National Preparedness Month Kicks Off Today

National Preparedness Month Kicks Off Today

Sacramento, CA…Disasters can strike at any time, and the most common disaster threat people face across the country is a fire in their home. The American Red Cross Gold Country Region encourages everyone to be ready for emergencies like home fires by creating a disaster plan for their household during National Preparedness Month. The national […]

President Obama Announces New Investments to Enhance Safety and Security in the Changing Arctic

President Obama Announces New Investments to Enhance Safety and Security in the Changing Arctic

Anchorage, AK…The following is a White House position paper…”Climate change is reshaping the Arctic in profound ways. The global Arctic has warmed approximately twice as fast as the rest of the world, resulting in significant impacts on land and sea. Among the most noticeable changes is the retreat of Arctic sea ice, which has experienced […]

Senator Gaines’ Bill To Keep Drones Out Of Emergency Zones Passes The Senate

Senator Gaines’ Bill To Keep Drones Out Of Emergency Zones Passes The Senate

Sacramento, CA…Senator Ted Gaines (R-El Dorado) today announced his Senate Bill 168, which would protect forests, property and the lives of citizens, firefighters and emergency personnel from drone interference, passed out of the Senate and is now headed to the Assembly. “To think that someone would interfere with firefighting or emergency response situations to get […]

Deceased Male Found Off Of Winton Road

Deceased Male Found Off Of Winton Road

West Point, CA…On 08/29/15 at about 1610 hours, the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office responded to a rural area off of Winton Road, in West Point, to investigate a foul odor. The Sheriff’s Office located human remains of an adult male found off the roadway. The investigation is ongoing and is being treated as suspicious until […]

SNAC State of the Lakes Address! Make Your Labor Day Plans Today!

SNAC State of the Lakes Address! Make Your Labor Day Plans Today!

Arnold, CA…Wow, have we been blessed this summer here in the Central Sierra! No fires, no heat waves and multiple pristine lakes with plenty of water. Our beautiful, local lake, White Pines is still awesome, even though it’s dropped a couple feet below the boat ramp. Paddleboarders, keep toward the beach end of the lake […]

VUSD To Hold Public Meeting On Education Materials

VUSD To Hold Public Meeting On Education Materials

Arnold, CA…The Vallecito Union School District will hold a Public Hearing at approximately 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 16, 2015 in the library at Hazel Fischer School located at 1605 Blagen Road, Arnold, CA. This Public Hearing will be held to determine whether each student in each school will have sufficient textbooks and instructional materials […]

ATM Stolen From Loggers Club In Tuolumne

ATM Stolen From Loggers Club In Tuolumne

Tuolumne, CA…On 8/29/15 about 05:55 A.M. Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Deputies, were dispatched to the Logger’s Club Bar in the 18000 block of Bay Avenue in Tuolumne on a report of a burglary. Arriving Deputies found the security gate on the front door had been ripped from its frame and the front doors appeared to have […]

Vehicle Fire Burns Mountain Ranch Man & Starts Two Acre Vegetation Fire

Vehicle Fire Burns Mountain Ranch Man & Starts Two Acre Vegetation Fire

Mountain Ranch, CA….On August 27th a vehicle & vegetation fire sent a Mountain Ranch man to UC Davis with burns. Units from Central Fire and multiple agencies kept the fire to two acres of vegetation. Additional details are below. August 27, 2015 15-CATCU 008992 CAL FIRE CAL FIRE Tuolumne/Calaveras Unit Fire Report Fax #: 754-1959 […]

Congratulations! You Live Or Visit One Of The Best Counties In the US! ~ CVB Feature

Congratulations! You Live Or Visit One Of The Best Counties In the US!  ~ CVB Feature

Angels Camp, CA…The Washington Post ran an article on August 17th, 2015 citing a USDA study of all 3,111 counties in the contiguous United States ranking them in scenic beauty and climate. The purpose of this study was to predict the movement of rural populations across the nation based on desirability of location. Calaveras County […]

Live Out Your Paul Bunyan Dreams At The Logging Jamboree September 5th

Live Out Your Paul Bunyan Dreams At The Logging Jamboree September 5th

Arnold, CA…The Sierra Nevada Logging Museum’s Annual Logging Jamboree brings the thrills, skills and history of the Logging in the Sierra Nevada Mountains to their beautiful Museum grounds in White Pines. Axe Throwing, Hand crosscut sawing, Stock & Modified Chain sawing and much, much more. This is an all day event with events, food, static […]

Bret Harte Back To School Night Monday August 31st.

Bret Harte Back To School Night Monday August 31st.

Angels Camp, CA…Bret Harte Union High School District is pleased to announce that the annual Back to School Night has been scheduled for Monday, August 31.  The campus will be open to parents beginning at 5:45 p.m.  Parents should plan to arrive no later than 6:00 p.m. in order to pick up their student’s schedule.  […]

Calaveras County Grand Jury Needs Your Input

Calaveras County Grand Jury Needs Your Input

San Andreas, CA…Do you feel there are areas in your county government or its operations that can be improved in order to better serve the community? Do you wonder where the “watchdogs” of the county are and what they are doing to ensure that county departments and agencies are operating efficiently?  If you answered yes […]

Medical Professionals: A Prescription for Your Financial Health ~ From Quest Capital’s Brian Tewksbury

Medical Professionals: A Prescription for Your Financial Health ~ From Quest Capital’s Brian Tewksbury

Murphys, CA…The demands on medical practitioners today can seem overwhelming. It’s no secret that health-care delivery is changing, and those changes are reflected in the financial issues that health-care professionals face every day. You must continually educate yourself about new research in your chosen specialty, stay current on the latest technology that is transforming health […]

Calaveras County Chamber of Commerce Cancels Home & Garden Show to Focus on New Direction

Calaveras County Chamber of Commerce Cancels Home & Garden Show to Focus on New Direction

San Andreas, CA…The Chamber is working hard to redirect focus toward the needs of members, the community and county. We are collaborating with local agencies to provide programs that will support our businesses through much needed educational workshops, seminars and networking opportunities to enhance the overall business climate in Calaveras County. Our goal is to […]

The Big Final Gateway Corridor Study Meeting Is September 9th

The Big Final Gateway Corridor Study Meeting Is September 9th

Angels Camp, CA…The City of Angels Camp, Calaveras Council of Governments and the California Department of Transportation would like to announce the final public meeting for the State Route 4 and 49 Gateway Corridor Study in Angels Camp. The Study addresses access and circulation, growth and development, and coordination of growth improvements in the northwestern […]

Foothill Village Senior Living Invites You To A Benefit Wine Pairing Dinner

Foothill Village Senior Living Invites You To A Benefit Wine Pairing Dinner

Angels Camp, CA…Foothill Village Senior Living Invites You To A Benefit Wine Pairing Dinner! A fundraiser for the Calaveras County Search & Rescue Organization Friday • September 11th, 2015 6:30pm. Guest Chefs: Jenny Baxter & Dave McElhinnie. Minimum $60 per person suggested donation. All proceeds to benefit the Calaveras County Search & Rescue Please RSVP […]

Arnold Rim Trail Sunset Hikes Both Friday & Saturday, Aug 28th & 29th

Arnold Rim Trail Sunset Hikes Both Friday & Saturday, Aug 28th & 29th

Arnold, CA…Dear Arnold Rim Trail Equestrians, Cyclists, and Hikers,  Not one, but two guided sunset/full moon hikes to Cougar Rock this month, both Friday & Saturday, August 28th & 29th.  This month, Captain Dave has graciously announced he is leading two sunset hikes to Cougar Rock, on both Friday and Saturday this weekend. Join one […]

This Week at the Angels Camp CHS Thrift Store Adoption Center – KELSEY & KINK!

This Week at the Angels Camp CHS Thrift Store Adoption Center – KELSEY & KINK!

Angels Camp, CA…Stop by the Calaveras Humane Society’s Thrift Store/Cat Adoption Center in Angels Camp, located in Angels Town Center at 240 S. Main St./Hwy 49, open Thurs/Fri, 10am–5pm, and Saturday, 11am–5pm. This week you can meet Kelsey and Kink. These youngsters are not quite ready for adoption yet, but they can be reserved! We […]

Traffic Update….Vehicle Loses Tire Near Hwy 4 & Stallion Way

Traffic Update….Vehicle Loses Tire Near Hwy 4 & Stallion Way

Angels Camp, CA….CHP is reporting a vehicle lost a tire on Hwy 4 near Stallion Way. It is reportedly blocking the road. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00267 Type: Traffic Hazard Location: Sr4 / Stallion Way Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.053294 -120.621834 Detail Information 3:21 PM 2 [3] SAM BERRI TOW TK // LOST […]

Weekly Specials Through Sept 1st & A Store in Sheep Ranch? Celebrating 80 Years

Weekly Specials Through Sept 1st & A Store in Sheep Ranch? Celebrating 80 Years

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 August 26 – September 1 Sierra Hills & […]

Traffic Update…Disabled BMW Blocking Lane On Hwy 120

Traffic Update…Disabled BMW Blocking Lane On Hwy 120

Groveland, CA…CHP is reporting a disabled BMW blocking a lane on Hwy 120 near Anderson St. Please use caution in the area.. Incident: 00451 Type: Traffic Hazard Location: Sr120 / Anderson St Loc Desc: JWO Lat/Lon: 37.822368 -120.261610 Detail Information 1:23 PM 3 [5] 1039 TO 3A–HWY 120—CALL# 337 1:21 PM 2 [2] [Notification] [CHP]-Problem […]

Traffic Update….Possible Injury Accident In Copperopolis Area

Traffic Update….Possible Injury Accident In Copperopolis Area

Copperopolis, CA…CHP is reporting a possible injury accident near Hwy 4 & Main Street. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00192 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr4 / Main St Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.136104 -120.456477 Detail Information 12:57 PM 2 [2] 1039 CALA SO 12:57 PM 1 [1] HEARD ONLY Unit Information 12:58 PM […]