Coalinga, CA…California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) officials announced today that Jessie Quintanilla, 19, was taken back into custody early Monday morning, December 7, 2015, less than three hours after he was discovered missing from his dorm at Pleasant Valley State Prison (PVSP). Following the activation of PVSP’s escape pursuit plan, Quintanilla was discovered […]
Vallecito, CA…The Red Hill Annex will be reopened to Calaveras County residents on Friday December 11th. Hours of operation will remain Friday – Monday 9:00 am to 5:30 pm. In order to be able to reuse the pine needles, there will be a dedicated location on site for them which will be separate from the […]
Angels Camp, CA….On 12/06/15 at about 1500 hours, Sheriff Deputies were conducting follow-up on a burglary that was reported the previous day, when they received information that an alleged suspect, Joseph Alonzo Bleak, (02/12/87) was in the Angels Camp area. Deputies located Joseph Bleak in the Middleton’s shopping area. Bleak noticed an Angels Camp Police […]
Angels Camp, CA…Find warm sweaters and cozy scarves, hats and gloves. We also have a great selection of colorful tunics and comfy leggings! We’re happy to help you with all the ladies on your list and will even gift wrap your selections. We are located in historic downtown Angels Camp and are open everyday 10am-6pm. […]
Vallecito, CA…On Tuesday, December 1, 2015, Columbia College held a ribbon cutting ceremony for its new Calaveras Outreach facility in Vallecito. Joining the ceremony were members of the Calaveras Chamber of Commerce and Executive Director – Staci Johnston, Calaveras Board of Supervisors, Chair – Cliff Edson and member Debbie Ponte, Calaveras County Superintendent of Schools, […]
Valley Springs, Ca…Under the coordination of Sgt. Aurora Weatherby, David Aguilar, Rick Chambers, Louis Chiu, Sgt. Vic Faina, Ron Parker and Rudy Silberbauer of the Calaveras County Sheriff Volunteer Unit provided traffic control at the Christmas Parade in Valley Spring last Saturday. The Parade was well attended by local residents under beautiful weather. Everyone who […]
San Andreas, CA….Students who came to dinner at Calaveras River Academy on November 19 not only got to eat a special meal, they got to learn how their bodies were processing every single bite. “Dinner with a Scientist” brought together 16 local and regional scientists with 20 teachers and 61 students from Calaveras and Amador […]
Los Angeles, CA…The Recording Academy® announced nominations for the 58th Annual GRAMMYAwards® in all 83 categories this morning. Reflecting a diverse blend of talented music makers, this year’s nominees were selected from more than 21,000 submissions entered. As the only peer-based music award, the GRAMMY Awards are voted on by The Academy’s membership body of […]
Plains, GA…Statement from Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter: “My most recent MRI brain scan did not reveal any signs of the original cancer spots nor any new ones. I will continue to receive regular 3-week immunotherapy treatments of pembrolizumab” ### “Waging Peace. Fighting Disease. Building Hope.” A not-for-profit, nongovernmental organization, The Carter Center has helped […]
Washington, DC…Good evening. On Wednesday, 14 Americans were killed as they came together to celebrate the holidays. They were taken from family and friends who loved them deeply. They were white and black; Latino and Asian; immigrants and American-born; moms and dads; daughters and sons. Each of them served their fellow citizens and all of […]
Murphys, CA…Shirt Tales Clothing Store has great everyday fashions & Holiday Gifts for men & women. Susan Giannini has a wide range of styles and sizes to suit every taste and sizes from small to 2x in tops & shirts and 4-18 in pants & capri’s. They are right across from Newsome-Harlow in the heart […]
Murphys, CA…Surrounded by several of her loving family members, Colleen L. Smart passed away peacefully on December 1, 2015 following a brief illness. Born on September 17, 1925 to Lloyd (Richard) and Grace Looney, Colleen spent her early years in the town of her birth, Turlock, California. Caught in the depths of the Great Depression, […]
Washington, DC… Hi, everybody. This weekend, our hearts are with the people of San Bernardino—another American community shattered by unspeakable violence. We salute the first responders—the police, the SWAT teams, the EMTs—who responded so quickly, with such courage, and saved lives. We pray for the injured as they fight to recover from their wounds. Most […]
Washington, DC…The FBI announced today that it has taken the lead on the investigation into the mass shooting that occurred earlier this week in San Bernadino, California, and that the attack that killed 14 people and injured 21 others has been deemed an act of terrorism. “This is now a federal terrorism investigation, led by […]
Edwin Allen Williams, 86, died Sunday, November 22, 2015 at the Methodist Hospital in Sacramento, California. He leaves behind his wife of 58 years, Katherine (Bartoo) Williams; daughter Jennifer Bursey and husband Tom; daughter Kathleen Vasquez and husband Anthony; grandchildren Kevin Bursey, Christopher Bursey, Marcelino Vazquez, and Isabella Vazquez; numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and countless […]
Murphys, CA…Every year on the first Friday in December, Murphys celebrates the start of the holiday season with a community Open House from 5 to 8 pm on Historic Main Street. Admission is free, the streets are closed to traffic and we are ready to celebrate. A favorite of locals, the annual event is an […]
Washington, DC…Obama Administration Announces 48 Additional Public Health, Medical, and Nursing Schools from 15 Countries Commit to Train Their Students to Address the Health Impacts of Climate Change, Increasing the Total Number of Schools Committing to 118 Around the World. Climate change is a global challenge that demands a global response, and President Obama is […]
San Andreas, CA…31 debris removal teams continue their work in the western and central Jesus Maria areas, as well as in the Old Gulch, Wendell, Moke Hill, East Murray Creek, Avenue A, Whiskey Slide, Hawver Road and Glencoe areas. Residents and workers are again cautioned as to the traffic risks associated with the number and […]
Vallecito, CA…Get your tickets for Dirty Cello at Moaning Cavern! 6th Annual Christmas Caroling at Moaning Cavern. Dirty Cello brings the world a high energy and unique spin on blues and bluegrass. Led by vivacious cross-over cellist, Rebecca Roudman, Dirty Cello is cello like you’ve never heard before. Photo care of Dirty Cello http://www.dirtycello.com/ The […]
Arnold, CA…“The Schedule” is published every Thursday by the Bear’s Lair and includes everything happening from Murphys to Markleeville. For more detailed info visit The Schedule. Please come by and pick one up or contact Bear’s Lair at info@epvc.org to have your event included in “The Schedule.” The Schedule Murphys to Markleeville December 4 – December 12 […]
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 Weekly Specials Through December 8th. Stock up for […]
White Pines, CA…The Inaugural Christmas in White Pines Celebration & Parade of Lights was held on November 27. The Parade lighted Blagen Rd. as it rolled towards White Pines Park. Attendees were invited to stroll down Blagen Rd and enjoy the 75′ Christmas Tree. Blagen Rd was decorated in Lights. Christmas Carols by the Big […]
Bear Valley, CA…Bear Valley Mountain and Bear Valley Cross Country opened for the 2015/16 season this last weekend. It is always a great site to see bullwheels turning and chairlifts filling with skiers for another season. Bear Valley Cross Cross Country is now open daily for the season for Cross Country Skiing and Sledding On […]
Soulsbyville, CA…Early this morning at approximately 12:30 AM, TCSO Deputies initiated a traffic stop on a stolen red 1992 Honda Accord sedan at the intersection of Soulsbyville Rd. at Willow Springs Dr. in Soulsbyville. The Honda was reported stolen out of Ceres, CA. The driver failed to yield and lead the TCSO Deputies on an […]
North Haven, CT…Eleven months before the 2016 presidential election, Donald Trump is the undisputed leader in the Republican field, as Dr. Ben Carson, in a virtual tie with Trump four weeks ago, drops to third place, according to a Quinnipiac University National poll released today. On the Democratic side, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton […]
Washington, DC…The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant wants the United States to be “impetuous right now, as opposed to being aggressive,” the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff told the House Armed Services Committee today. ISIL “would love nothing more than a large presence of U.S. forces on the ground in Iraq […]
Tempe, Arizona…Economic activity in the manufacturing sector contracted in November for the first time in 36 months, since November 2012, while the overall economy grew for the 78th consecutive month, say the nation’s supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM® Report On Business®. The report was issued today by Bradley J. Holcomb, CPSM, CPSD, chair […]
