Vallecito, CA…An enthusiastic crowd came together at the courtyard of Lookout Tower House in Vallecito for an early sunset dinner with speakers and recognition awards. The panoramic mountain view made it the perfect place for Calaveras County Taxpayers Association (CCTA) on Saturday August 29 to hold its seventh annual meeting and barbeque. The time for […]
Jamestown, CA…CHP is reporting a vehicle fire in the 19000 block of Jamestown Road. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00802 Type: Car Fire Location: 19650 Jamestown Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.991701 -120.410839 Detail Information 7:55 PM 2 [2] 1039 2B 7:51 PM 1 [1] FIRE IS 97 , REQ CHP Unit Information 8:01 […]
Sonora, CA…CHP is reporting a rollover accident blocking lanes on Rawhide Road near Shell Road. The subject may have been drinking and it is a possible injury accident. Please expect delays in the area until the incident clears.. Incident: 00576 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Shell Rd / Rawhide Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.963463 -120.449964 […]
Calaveras County, CA…Women who serve as the primary wage earners for their families and seek financial assistance to continue their education or receive training can now apply for the Soroptimist Live Your Dream: Education and Training Awards for Women (formerly the Soroptimist Women’s Opportunity Awards). Applications are available by contacting SI Calaveras, Vickie Smith-Becker, LYD […]
Jackson, CA…CHP is reporting a possible injury accident near Hwy 88 and Kennedy Flat Road. They are also reporting the traffic signals are having problems at Hwy 49 and Hwy 88. Let’s be careful out there…
Angels Camp, CA…CHP is reporting a cow out near Hwy 4 and Pool Station. Please use caution in the area…
Murphys, CA…Magnolia Rhythm Trio at Alchemy Live On Sept. 8th. Every Tuesday (except in January — see below) is Winemaker’s Night at Alchemy, featuring $5 glasses of local wines, free live music on our patio from 5:30-8, our entire regular menu, plus wine paired specials. Tuesdays in January feature an optional 4-Course Beer Pairing menu […]
Mokelumne Hill, CA….CHP is reporting an overturned cement truck north of Mokelumne Hill. The truck is overturned into a ditch, a lane is blocked and the driver is pinned in the truck. (Updated…Hwy 49 will be closed for at least an hour for extraction of injured party and possible removal of truck) Incident: 00222 Type: […]
Copperopolis, CA…Copperopolis Town Square – the events, shopping and entertainment gathering place in Calaveras County – will host the Copper Concerts series beginning Sept. 5th and continuing every Saturday through Sept. 26th. Performances will take place at 7 p.m. near the intersection of Town Square Road and Little John Road. Admission to each concert is […]
San Joaquin County – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), has completed the $11.5 million State Route 4 (SR-4) Bacon Island Project. The project widened and upgraded roadway intersections, repaved distressed areas, added shoulders and centerline rumble strips. In addition, left turn lanes were included on SR-4 at the intersections of Inland Drive, Maybeck, Woodsbro […]
Yosemite, CA… James Michael Millett Jr. Missing Since August 11, 2015. Yosemite National Park Rangers found the body of James Michael Millett Jr. yesterday, September 1, 2015. His body was found above Yosemite Valley. There are no further details available at this time. An investigation is ongoing.
Angels Camp, CA…The Angels Camp Police Department and the Sonora Police Department will be conducting a joint Sobriety/Driver License checkpoint on Saturday, September 5, 2015 at an undisclosed location within the city of Angels Camp between the hours of 6:30 p.m. and 2:00 a.m. The checkpoint will focus on removing impaired drivers, as well as […]
Arnold, CA…The Big Arnold Ace Home Center’s Labor Day Weekend Sale starts Friday morning. There are pages and pages of savings below…
Sacramento, CA…People in the Golden State often enjoy summer weather long after the Labor Day weekend, which in many other states marks the traditional end of summer vacation. To assure that everyone on California’s roadways remain as safe as possible, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) will be out in force over Labor Day weekend, looking […]
La Grange, CA…Make it your family tradition, breakfast at the IOOF Hall in La Grange on the second Sunday of each month. September 13th is the date this month. The ever-popular menu includes biscuits and gravy, sausage, ham & cheese omelets and French toast, all for $6. Complimentary coffee and orange juice round out the […]
Jackson, CA…Amador Flyfishers (AFF) is a family-oriented organization established in 1991 to provide an opportunity for persons interested in fly fishing to share information, learn from others, experience fly fishing in various locations, and protect fisheries for future generations. AFF meets the third Tuesday of each month at 7:00 PM the Amador County Administration Building […]
Sonora, CA…On 9/1/15 about 1:00 A.M. Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Office Deputies initiated a traffic stop on a Ford F150 Truck on Mono Way near the Junction Shopping Center. The basis for the stop was for equipment violations on the truck. The Deputies contacted, 59 year old, Arthur Boyd Weaver, who was the driver and sole […]
Groveland, CA…On August 30th at 11:18pm firefighters were dispatched to a fire in a commercial building on Hwy 120 in Groveland. There efforts kept the fire from spreading beyond the attic. PG&E was notified and the fire is still of an undetermined cause. Additional details on the incident are below. August 30, 2015 15-CATCU 009120 […]
West Point, CA……On August 30 quick work by ground and air units helped keep a fire in the 400 block of Higdon Spink Cutoff Road to 1/4 acre. Downed power lines sparked the fire that had the the fuel to grow. Additional details on the incident are below. August 30, 2015 15-CATCU 009112 CAL FIRE […]
Jenny Lind, CA……On August 31 a roadside fire near Olive Orchard Road and Hwy 26 was quickly contained responding units. Additional details on the incident are below. August 31, 2015 15-CATCU 009162 CAL FIRE CAL FIRE Tuolumne/Calaveras Unit Fire Report Fax #: 754-1959 or call 754-3831 Location (Town, street address, intersection, etc.) OLIVE ORCHARD CROSS […]
Tuolumne County, CA…Yesterday afternoon a vehicle fire on Red Hills Road and J59 extended to 1/8 acre of vegetation. Additional details on the incident are below. September 1, 2015 15-CATCU 009201 CAL FIRE TUOLUMNE COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT CAL FIRE Tuolumne/Calaveras Unit Fire Report Fax #: 754-1959 or call 754-3831 Location (Town, street address, intersection, etc.) […]
Columbia, CA…Help your local State Park-Become a volunteer! Columbia State Historic Park Recruits for Docent Class 2015-Last week of application acceptance! Columbia State Historic Park is now accepting applications for new volunteers to be a part of the 2015 docent class. This year, the park is recruiting for costumed interpreters to help teach history to […]
Douglas Flat, CA…The Sierra Nevada Film Festival screening at Chatom Vineyards will have you rethinking how and what you eat! Come enjoy the beautiful scenery, wonderful award-winning wines and the relaxing atmosphere of Chatom Vineyards. Film program starts when the sun goes down. RSVP to info@sierrafilmfest.org to make sure you have a seat. Space is […]
Murphys & Angels Camp, CA… Sierra Hills, Angels Food & Sierra Hills Natural Food Markets have been part of the Calaveras community since 1935. High Quality, Great Customer Service and Great Hometown Prices. “We are dedicated to providing the best to our customers. ” – Mike Croshaw Thank you to the hundreds of people we […]
Murphys, CA…STILL TIME TO REGISTER FOR THE STOMP! Interested in being part of the Calaveras Grape Stomp history? Call now 209/754-0127 or visit www.CalaverasGrapeStomp.com to reserve your team now and celebrate one of the most anticipated events in the region, drawing large, loud crowds and scores of stomp teams, many festooned in original costume. If […]
San Andreas, CA…September 1, 2015- Mark Twain Medical Center (MTMC) will be holding its 17th Annual Fall Health Fair on Saturday, September 26th from 7am to noon on the Hospital Campus in San Andreas. “Hosting our community health fairs allows us to express our gratitude to those that entrust us with their health care needs,” […]
Oakdale, CA…Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Deputies and Detectives have been investigating a string of burglaries that have been occurring over the last few months in the Lake Don Pedro Area and Lake Tulloch Area. These thefts have been mainly from boats and dock areas. The investigation led Detectives to a home in the 200 […]
Murphys, CA…Lindsay Gwin hosts us at the Murphys Historic Hotel and takes us on a trip to Austrian and Germany. We will learn about the main regions, varietals and styles of German and Austrian wines while tasting through some fantastic examples. Lindsay is a wine distributor who owns and operates 4th Sip LLC. She is […]
