Traffic Update….Tree vs White Sedan On Gold Strike, No Humans Injured

Traffic Update….Tree vs White Sedan On Gold Strike, No Humans Injured

San Andreas, CA…CHP is reporting a vehicle vs tree incident on Gold Strike Road. There are no reported injuries to the people in the vehicle. The tree was unavailable for comment. Incident: 00182 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: 616 Gold Strike Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.213752 -120.687304 Close Detail Information 12:31 PM 2 [3] ALL […]

Shop Local! Sierra Hills, Angels Food & Sierra Hills Natural Food Markets. Weekly Specials Through February 2nd. Tens Of Thousands Donated Through eScrip Program

Shop Local! Sierra Hills, Angels Food & Sierra Hills Natural Food Markets.  Weekly Specials Through February 2nd.  Tens Of Thousands Donated Through eScrip Program

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 Together. Making a Difference. Your enthusiasm for our […]

Remembering Holocaust, UN Urges All To Denounce Ideologies That Pit People Against Each Other

Remembering Holocaust, UN Urges All To Denounce Ideologies That Pit People Against Each Other

New York, NY…Marking the International Day of Commemoration in Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today urged everyone to denounce political and religious ideologies that set people against people. “The Holocaust was a colossal crime,” said Mr. Ban in a message. “No-one can deny the evidence that it happened. […]

Dr. Ben Carson Releases Policy Plan for Defeating the Islamic State and Eliminating the Threat from Radical Islamic Terrorism

Dr. Ben Carson Releases Policy Plan for Defeating the Islamic State and Eliminating the Threat from Radical Islamic Terrorism

Alexandria, Va. – January 27, 2016 – Dr. Ben Carson, retired neurosurgeon and 2016 Republican presidential candidate, today released his plan to defeat the Islamic State and the larger threat of radical Islamic terror. This is Dr. Carson’s third plan addressing national security issues announced this month. Combined with plans to overhaul government bureaucracy, the […]

First-Annual ‘Love Bites’ Valentine’s Day Bash Coming to Copperopolis Town Square

First-Annual ‘Love Bites’ Valentine’s Day Bash Coming to Copperopolis Town Square

Copperopolis, CA…Copperopolis Town Square – the Castle & Cooke California-owned events, shopping and entertainment gathering place in Calaveras County – will host the first-annual “Love Bites” Valentine’s Day bash on Saturday, February 13 from 3 to 7 p.m. The free event offers fun for the entire family and a special treat for every attendee. Highlights […]

Under Armour Announces Global Partnership with Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson

Under Armour Announces Global Partnership with Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson

Baltimore, MD…Under Armour (NYSE: UA) today announced a global partnership with the dynamic actor, producer and global superstar Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. As part of the long-term partnership, Johnson will work hand-in-hand with the innovative performance brand to create a range of products across footwear, apparel and accessories as well as support Under Armour’s Connected […]

Apple Reports Record First Quarter Results

Apple Reports Record First Quarter Results

Cupertino, CA…Apple® today announced financial results for its fiscal 2016 first quarter ended December 26, 2015. The Company posted record quarterly revenue of $75.9 billion and record quarterly net income of $18.4 billion, or $3.28 per diluted share. These results compare to revenue of $74.6 billion and net income of $18 billion, or $3.06 per […]

Wanted Suspect With Multiple Felony Charges Arrested In Groveland

Wanted Suspect With Multiple Felony Charges Arrested In Groveland

Groveland, CA…After we posted that Joshua Power was WANTED in our community, the tips came pouring in. A surveillance team was put together and we arrested him today at about 12:45 P.M., in the Groveland/ Greeley Hill area. It was a partnership between the Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Office, US Marshals Service and the Pacific Southwest […]

“Blue Grass Worship” Coming To First Congregation Church On Sunday

“Blue Grass Worship” Coming To First Congregation Church On Sunday

Murphys, Ca — Old-time gospel music, including bluegrass and traditional church hymns, will be the basis for a worship service at Murphys’ oldest protestant church, Sunday January 31. The “Blue Grass Worship” starts at 10 a.m., and will be performed by eight Mother Lode musicians playing fiddle, banjo, mandolin, guitars, autoharp, bass and piano. Some […]

Join The CCOG Team! You Can Become A Citizen Member

Join The CCOG Team!  You Can Become A Citizen Member

San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras Council of Governments is the Regional Transportation Planning Agency for Calaveras County. Currently we have an opening on the Council for One (1) Alternate Citizen Member. We welcome your application! The CCOG has a number of transportation planning programs as well as bike and pedestrian programs, all of which are having […]

True North Now Hiring Butte Fire Disaster Debris Monitors

True North Now Hiring Butte Fire Disaster Debris Monitors

San Andreas, CA…True North Emergency Management is currently accepting applications from qualified candidates that are interested in becoming a Disaster Debris Monitor. Candidates will be pre-screened by management staff and contacted for a phone interview if qualified. True North employees must maintain the highest standards of professionalism, respect, and sensitivity to the tragic loss of […]

Sheriff Volunteers Corralled The Traffic At Copper Run

Sheriff Volunteers Corralled The Traffic At Copper Run

Copperopolis, CA…Under the coordination of Sgt. Bob Fienberg, the Calaveras Sheriff Volunteers Lt. Ed Anderson and Ed Evans provided traffic control during the annual Copper Run on Saturday, January 23rd, 2016. This annual fundraising event for the Copperopolis Fire Department was well attended. The running enthauists enjoyed the beautiful cool weather in such a worthwhile […]

Over 160 California Schools Adopt New Plant-Based Nutrition Program

Over 160 California Schools Adopt New Plant-Based Nutrition Program

San Rafael, CA…International animal protection organization, In Defense of Animals, is pleased to announce that 166 California schools have joined the campaign for good health through plant-based nutrition program the Daily Scoop, led by Lean and Green Kids. The Daily Scoop features a series of fun, consistent and easy to understand daily nutrition tips for […]

What’s Happening In Murphys This Week January 26 Through February 4, 2016

What’s Happening In Murphys This Week January 26 Through February 4, 2016

Murphys, CA…Artist Showing at Ironstone Vineyards – AnimalScapes – An Art Exhibit for Animal Lovers open for viewing through February 15, 2016. Featured Artists in January at Art on Main – Helen Scofield along with guest artist Kathleen Dunphy will be featured during the month of January. Artist Showing at Hovey Winery – The diverse […]

Calaveras County Public Access TV Studio PATV Schedule Through Jan. 28

Calaveras County Public Access TV Studio PATV Schedule Through Jan. 28

San Andreas, CA…Calaveras Community TV is located in San Andreas, CA. We are a non-profit organization which helps facilitate the local studio and air original community programming to your home. The goals for PEG Access Television are to promote free speech, foster diverse points of view, encourage communications, create opportunities, encourage artistic expression, expand educational […]

Ronald Lee Corpening Sr. 1938 – 2016

Avery, CA…Ronald Lee Corpening Sr., better known as “POPS”, passed away on January 18, 2016 at Mark Twain hospital. He was 77. Born in Tuolumne County, he was the son of Frank and Beryl Corpening. Ron graduated from Bret Harte High school in 1956. He was employed at Calaveras Cement Co. and California Electric Steel […]

CUSD Kindergarten and Transitional Kindergarten Registration Feb. 1, 2016 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

CUSD Kindergarten and Transitional Kindergarten Registration Feb. 1, 2016 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

San Andreas, CA…Calaveras Unified School District 2016/2017 Kindergarten and Transitional Kindergarten Registration is FEBRUARY 1, 2016 from 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. All elementary schools in the Calaveras Unified School District will be registering children for Transitional Kindergarten and Kindergarten on February 1, 2016. Call the appropriate school listed below for an appointment. For Transitional […]

Calaveras County Sheriff’s Logs For January 25th

Calaveras County Sheriff’s Logs For January 25th

San Andreas, CA….The latest Calaveras County Sheriff’s logs for January 25th are enclosed… MEDIA BULLETIN Monday, January 25, 2016 01:26 Suspicious or Parked Vehicle Officer initiated activity at California St/Myrtle St, Valley Springs. _Disposition: No Report Taken. 01:47 Suspicious or Parked Vehicle Officer initiated activity at Hogan Dam Rd, Valley Springs.. Disposition: No Report Taken. […]

Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Logs For January 25th

Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Logs For January 25th

Sonora, CA….The Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Logs for January 25th are enclosed. TUOLUMNE COUNTY SHERIFF MEDIA BULLETIN Monday, January 25, 2016 00:09 FIGHT OR DISTURBANCE 1601250001 Occurred at Columbia Wash And Dry on Parrotts Ferry Rd. , Columbia. Rpts a loud 415 going on at the Wash and Dry poss from the studio apt above the […]

Get Your Chili Pots Or Tastebuds Ready For The 9th Annual Super Bowl Chili Cook-Off

Get Your Chili Pots Or Tastebuds Ready For The 9th Annual Super Bowl Chili Cook-Off

Murphys, CA…Join us for our 9th annual Chili Cook-Off at the Murphys Historic Hotel held Super Bowl Sunday, February 7th! All proceeds will benefit the Hospice of Amador and Calaveras & the Resource Connection Food Bank! Our cook-off will start at 10 am and tasting starts at 2 pm. Price to enter is either 10 […]

Make Plans For “Night At The Races”

Make Plans For “Night At The Races”

Murphys, CA…The Angels-Murphys Rotary Club Presents “Night at the Races” Saturday January 30th at the Black Bart Theatre 6:00-10:00 PM. There will be prizes awarded, hat contest, hor d’oevres and a no host full bar! Tickets are $30 per person and are available for purchase at the Murphys Hotel! Come join in on the fun!!

Butte & Valley Fires Cause An Estimated $1 Billion In Insurance Losses

Butte & Valley Fires Cause An Estimated $1 Billion In Insurance Losses

Sacramento, CA…Two of the most destructive fires in California’s history, the Valley and Butte Fires, ravaged nearly 150,000 acres in Northern California last fall and caused an estimated $1 billion in insurance losses. The Valley fire pillaged 1,958 structures in Lake, Napa and Sonoma counties, resulting in approximately $700 million in insured losses and making […]

Google Launches Project Reconnect To Help Refugees

Google Launches Project Reconnect To Help Refugees

Mountain View, CA…Google Today announced plans to donate 25,000 Chromebooks to refugees. “Ahmed is an economics student from Aleppo in Syria. Last year he was forced to leave his hometown because of the war that has forced millions of his compatriots out of their country. He left his family and his studies—everything—behind to find a […]

Department of Justice Review of Solitary Confinement

Department of Justice Review of Solitary Confinement

Washington, DC…In July 2015, the President announced that he had asked the Attorney General to review “the overuse of solitary confinement across American prisons.” Since that time, the Department of Justice (DOJ) has undertaken a thorough review to determine how, when, and why correctional facilities isolate certain prisoners from the general inmate population, and has […]

Sacramento Church Supports Butte Fire Survivors

Sacramento Church Supports Butte Fire Survivors

Sacramento, CA…In late December, a Christian Church based in a Sacramento suburb followed-up on their promise to help survivors of the Butte Fire to thrive. Jeannie Hayward of Calaveras Recovers (and the Resource Connection) told the group of churchmen that their, “wonderful efforts would be very appreciated” by the community here. The church of Christ […]

Angels Camp Launches Free Commercial Real Estate Database Easy Access To Properties & Buildings For Lease, Sale Or Rent

Angels Camp Launches Free Commercial Real Estate Database Easy Access To Properties & Buildings For Lease, Sale Or Rent

Angels Camp, CA…Looking for commercial space for rent or sale in Angels Camp just got much easier.  The new Angels Camp Commercial Property Database provides free online public access to properties and buildings for sale, lease, rent or build-to-suit.  It also serves property and business owners who have commercial property or businesses for rent or […]

The CCWD Board Is Back In Action On Wednesday, January 27

The CCWD Board Is Back In Action On Wednesday, January 27

San Andreas, CA…The CCWD Board will be back in action for their monthly meeting on Wednesday in their board chambers. The the full agenda is enclosed… BOARD OF DIRECTORS Terry Strange, President Jeff Davidson, Vice President Scott Ratterman, Director Bertha Underhill, Director Dennis Mills, Director RESOLUTION NO. 2016–02 ORDINANCE NO. 2016–01 AGENDA MISSION STATEMENT “Our […]

Inmate Death At Kern Valley State Prison Being Investigated As Homicide

Inmate Death At Kern Valley State Prison Being Investigated As Homicide

Delano, CA…Officials at Kern Valley State Prison (KVSP) are investigating the death of an inmate as a homicide. Inmate Brandon J. Lowrey, 30, was found unresponsive in his cell at approximately 8:30 p.m. Sunday, January 24. KVSP staff immediately began lifesaving measures and an ambulance was called. Lowrey succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced […]

40th Annual Columbia Wine Tasting to Benefit Columbia College Hospitality Management Program

40th Annual Columbia Wine Tasting to Benefit Columbia College Hospitality Management Program

Columbia, CA…This spring the Columbia College Foundation will host the 40th Annual Columbia Wine Tasting – a benefit event from 1:00 to 4:00pm SATURDAY, April 9 to support the Columbia College Hospitality Management Program. This is the first year the Columbia Wine Tasting will be featured on a SATURDAY. Guests will savor tempting hors d’oeuvres […]