Washington, DC…California Air National Guardsmen and Air Force Reservists are assisting first responders in fighting ongoing wildfires in Northern California, the Pentagon’s press operations chief said in a briefing here today. Navy Capt. Jeff Davis said the blaze has been ravaging the Lower Lake area north of San Francisco and has tripled in size over […]
Angels Camp, CA…Gladys E. Hargous went home to be with God surrounded by her family on July 15, 2015. Gladys, or Grammy as she was affectionately known by many, was born October 1, 1921 to Walter and Eva Tomlinson (Flint) on the Flint Farm in San Juan Batista. She was a descendent of Patrick Breen, […]
Glencoe, CA…Helena Faye Coffey 9/20/44 age 70 Born in Yale, Ok resident of Glencoe, Ca 95232. She passed away at home on 7/22/15 of Natural causes. She was a Cosmetologist for 30 years. Survivors: Husband Jack Coffey of Glencoe, Ca. Son Richard Coffey of Oregon. Sister Linda Roach of Stockton, Ca Robert (Nephew) & Kathy […]
Murphys, CA…Mary Kathryn Burke-Weber, born 1/12/1931 in Queens, NY, passed away at her residence on 7/9/2015 in Murphys, CA. Mary achieved her Bachelor’s degree in Social Work form San Francisco State University and her Master’s of Social Work from Sacramento State University (DNF) Mary is survived by her sons: Patrick Burke Bebout and his wife […]
Altaville, CA…Eleanor Owen passed away July 14, 2015 in Altaville, CA., she was 82 years old. Born April 22, 1933 in Chicago, IL., she was a Calaveras County resident since 1968, making Altaville her home. Ellie as known by her friends, loved going to the ocean as well as going up in the mountains. She […]
Dorrington, CA…Paul Joseph Sorensen, 55 of Calaveras County was raised in Livermore, CA by his loving mother Margaret Sorensen from Iowa and late father Donald Sorensen 2nd generation from Livermore, CA. Paul attended Saint Michael’s Grade School and Livermore High School. He served as an altar boy at Saint Michael’s Church. Paul was an excellent […]
Washington, DC…President Obama announced the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s final Clean Power Plan yesterday, which will cut U.S. carbon pollution from the power sector by 870 million tons, or 32 percent below 2005 levels, in 2030. Power plants are the largest drivers of climate change in the United States, accounting for roughly one-third of all […]
Lower Lake, CA…The fire has crossed Hwy 20 in multiple locations and crews are working diligently to control the fire’s progression. Firefighters are working aggressively to build control lines and sustain perimeter control. Terrain is steep and rugged with limited access. Resources continue to respond from in and out of the state. “RESIDENTS ARE URGED […]
Manchester, NH….All current or likely Republican presidential candidates were invited and most minus Donald Trump took part in a “Voters First Republican Presidential Forum” at St. Anselm College in Manchester, New Hampshire. Click Below for a full length replay from C-SPAN. This event was the first opportunity to hear most of deep and talented field of […]
Jackson, CA…Jackson Fire Department along with Jackson Police, CHP and the Calaveras County bomb squad are on scene of a suspicious package underneath the Jackson City Hall. City Hall, the police station and Bank of America have been evacuated and Highway 88 and surrounding streets will be shut down in the immediate area while the […]
Angels Camp, CA…Country Cloth is celebrating our 35th Anniversary this Thursday, Friday & Saturday, August 6th, 7th & 8th. 10am- 5pm each day. Join us for FREE demonstrations, a drawing for a basket of goodies valued at over $200, refreshments & give-aways throughout the celebration. Everything is 35% off (excluding machines & sergers). Ask about […]
Arnold, CA…Let Cal-Waste Do The Heavy Lifting
Arnold, CA…On 08/02/2015, at approximately 1449 hours, San Andreas CHP units were dispatched to a report of a motorcycle collision with CPR in progress. Upon our arrival, V-1 was found facing in an easterly direction in the westbound lane of State Route 4, with its front end collided into the front end of V-2. The […]
San Andreas, CA…The latest activity logs for the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Deputies are enclosed… We would like to Thank Signal Service for Sponsoring our Law Enforcement Category! Daily_Log_08-02-2015 Daily_Log_08-01-2015 Daily_Log_07-31-2015 Daily_Log_07-30-2015 Daily_Log_07-29-2015 Daily_Log_07-28-2015 Daily_Log_07-27-2015
Hollywood, CA…The Mission: Impossible series has always been represented by a lit fuse—first in the 1960s TV show, followed by its revival in the 80s, and continuing with the Tom Cruise film series that began in 1996. It’s a particularly apt symbol for this fifth installment, subtitled Rogue Nation, as one never knows what to […]
Groveland, CA…Current Situation on Big Creek Fire. Crews are continuing mop-up and fire suppression repair operations. Demobilization has begun, releasing unneeded fire equipment and personnel. Motorists driving in the area of the fire on Highway 120, especially after dark, are asked to exercise great caution to avoid fire equipment and crews. Evacuations: Lifted at 6 […]
Arnold, CA…The Flea Market is our only fundraiser for the year. The proceeds provide for maintenance of the building and grounds. It is always held on the first full weekend in August. We accept donations all year long: household items, furniture, tools, books, DVDs, linens, fabrics, craft items, children’s toys and clothing, Christmas items, women’s […]
Washington, DC… Hi, everybody. This week, there was a big birthday you might have missed. Medicare and Medicaid turned 50 years old. And that’s something worth celebrating. If one of the best measures of a country is how it treats its more vulnerable citizens — seniors, the poor, the sick — then America has a […]
“Hell hath no fury like a bureaucrat scorned.” Milton Friedman
Arnold, CA…Arnold, CA…Since 1990 Jon Ellis has had a dream of a great, upscale, custom home community on the beautiful 180 acre Cedar Ridge property. He and his wife Anne have kept pursuing this dream against what have at times been significant odds. Their patience, perseverance and faith have paid off. The property is a […]
Hollywood, CA…WWE is deeply saddened that Roderick Toombs, aka “Rowdy” Roddy Piper — WWE Hall of Famer and Intercontinental Champion — passed away today at the age of 61. WWE extends its sincerest condolences to Toombs’ family, friends and fans. Superstars remember ‘Hot Rod’ | Classic photos | Watch greatest moments “Roddy Piper was one […]
Washington, DC…Congressman McClintock delivered the following remarks on the House floor on July 15th, 2015 regarding the President’s agreement with Iran on nuclear issues: Mr. Speaker: I don’t know how adequately to express my alarm and outrage at the President’s agreement with Iran. It is a breathtakingly dangerous act. <iframe width=”640″ height=”360″ src=”https://www.youtube.com/embed/YlkoMoU-TgY” frameborder=”0″ allowfullscreen></iframe> […]
Murphys, CA…Shakespeare on the Vine and Brice Station Vineyards are pleased to announce their upcoming summer production of William Shakespeare’s Comedy The Taming of the Shrew, directed and produced by Tara Kayton. With The Taming of the Shrew, Kayton again embraces the exuberant and farcical commedia dell’arte aesthetic. Locals may be familiar with her recent […]
San Andreas – On Thursday, July 30th the cause of the Big Creek Fire was determined to be an escaped debris fire. A suspect was identified and at 6:00 p.m. an arrest was made in connection with the start of the fire. Lisa Ann Vilmur was arrested and booked into Tuolumne County Jail for one […]
Groveland, CA…Current Situation: Acreage and containment continue holding steady since yesterday, but the extreme and historically dry fuel conditions remain a serious concern. With frequent spotting, this fire still remains a threat to firefighters and residents. Motorists driving in the area of the fire, especially on Highway 120, are asked to exercise great caution to […]
Sonora, CA…Rosasco Fire: The Rosasco Fire is a holdover heat signature from the Rim Fire. It is burning in deep duff layers, making it difficult to extinguish. Line has been cut around the fire and it is holding, in containment, at 3.4 acres. Though there has been no situational change since yesterday, crews will continue […]
Murphys, CA…Steve Collum hosts us at the new Calaveras Wine & Beer Co. and takes us in for a sneak peek at their tasting room. We will be tasting four artisan pizza combinations and pair them with five local wines. Sure, this is noshing at it’s finest, but we will take an in-depth look on […]
Twain Harte, CA…Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Office Detectives have been investigating the robbery of the Umpqua Bank in Twain Harte since the date of the incident (7/21/15). The Sheriff’s Office has followed up on numerous tips from the public and other leads. Two suspects have been identified, eighteen year old, Daveon Harris of Vacaville, CA and […]
Angels Camp, CA…49er Motors Summer Savings Markdown Sale! Come on down and see our new inventory arriving daily and take advantage of some of our Summer Savings Markdowns!! We can finance most anyone from bad credit to great we have a lender for you! Don’t forget that our service center performs services on all makes […]
