Joan “Joanie” L. Cooke Feb. 3, 1941 – June 5, 2015

Joan “Joanie” L. Cooke Feb. 3, 1941 – June 5, 2015

Angels Camp, CA…Joanie Cooke, 74, passed away peacefully in her home on June 5, 2015 after a long illness. Joanie was born in Martinez, California to Patricia and Clarence Clinkscale. Though Joanie was a long-time resident of Concord, CA she resided in Angels Camp the last seven years of her life. Joanie is survived by […]

Washington Fire Grows To Around 8000 Acres

Washington Fire Grows To Around 8000 Acres

Markleeville, CA….The lightning caused Washington Fire started 45 miles south of Carson City Nevada. The fire grew to around 8000 acres since initial attack efforts began on Saturday June 19 at around 7:00 p.m. The extreme fire activity being witnessed with the Washington Fire is primarily due to strong erratic winds and severe drought conditions. […]

Summer Driving Presents It’s Own Challenges

Summer Driving Presents It’s Own Challenges

Sacramento, CA…Californians may be experienced with warm weather driving, but the California Highway Patrol (CHP) and the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) warns that summer presents a new set of challenges on the roads. “Carefree summer travel requires extra care by motorists to make sure the trip is not ruined by problems,” CHP Commissioner […]

Vehicle Thefts Down For Second Straight Year

Vehicle Thefts Down For Second Straight Year

Sacramento, CA…California vehicle thefts decreased in 2014 by almost 7 percent from 2013. This marks the second year in a row that vehicle thefts have declined, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) reports. In 2012, 174,457 vehicles were stolen in California, which was an 11.26 percent increase from 2011. Vehicle thefts decreased by 2 percent in […]

Washington Fire Closes Hwy 4…Now At 6,500 Acres

Washington Fire Closes Hwy 4…Now At 6,500 Acres

Markleeville, CA…The now 6,500 acre Washington Fire has now closed Hwy 4 over the summit and has evacuation orders in some of the campgrounds and evacuation readiness orders in the Markeleeville area. We drove over the pass late last night and it was well on the south side of Hwy 4. There has been rapid […]

Black Oak Casino Resort features Chatom Vineyards for exclusive Winemaker Dinner

Black Oak Casino Resort features Chatom Vineyards for exclusive Winemaker Dinner

Tuolumne, CA…Incredible food, perfect pairings, wine education & trivia! Join us for what is sure to be a night to remember! This will be the first partnership between Black Oak Casino Resort and Chatom — Their incredibly talented culinary team paired with Chatom’s award-winning wines is sure to make for the ultimate dining experience! Join […]

49er Motors Summer Sale Is Here!

49er Motors Summer Sale Is Here!

Angels Camp, CA…49er Motors Summer is here sale!! Come on down and see us today and get behind the wheel of a Car, Truck or SUV that blows ICE COLD AIR!! We can finance most anyone with Terrible to Great credit !! If you aren’t looking to purchase a vehicle, we have a full service […]

Fire Update….Structure/Vegetation Fire In Vallecito Area

Fire Update….Structure/Vegetation Fire In Vallecito Area

Vallecito, CA….Firefighters are working a 5 ac structure/vegetation fire off of Ponderosa way in the Vallecito area. The road into the subdivision is closed at this time and air assets have been released so it appears fire is close to containment but mop up will be extensive this afternoon….

Calaveras County Sheriff’s Logs For June 11 – 18, 2015

Calaveras County Sheriff’s Logs For June 11 – 18, 2015

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_06-11-2015 Daily_Log_06-12-2015 Daily_Log_06-13-2015 Daily_Log_06-14-2015 Daily_Log_06-15-2015 Daily_Log_06-16-2015 Daily_Log_06-17-2015 Daily_Log_06-18-2015

Tracy Lewis 2-Day Watercolor Workshop at Petroglyphe Gallery

Tracy Lewis 2-Day Watercolor Workshop at Petroglyphe Gallery

Mokelumne Hill, CA…Watercolor Fundamentals and Intro to Color Theory Workshop. with Tracy Lewis at Petroglyphe Gallery for All Ages and Levels. Saturday and Sunday, August 8 and 9, 10 am – 4:30 pm. Tracy Lewis, known for her luminous and stylized watercolors is offering an inspiring 2-day workshop filled with painting demonstrations, watercolor and color […]

Find the Perfect Father’s Day Gift at The Clothes Mine!

Find the Perfect Father’s Day Gift at The Clothes Mine!

Angels Camp, CA…Still looking for the perfect gift for Dad? The Clothes Mine has Hawaiian shirts in solid colors and tropical prints, basic and graphic tees, and cargo shorts! Stop by and see us in historic downtown Angels Camp. We’re open everyday from 10am-6pm, 209.890.7532. We look forward to seeing you! The Clothes Mine 1262 […]

Sky Fire Causing A Smokey Morning In Our Area

Sky Fire Causing A Smokey Morning In Our Area

Oakhurst, CA…The Sky Fire was reported around 2:30 and was started by a vehicle fire on Sky Ranch road. It is located 4 miles north east of Batterson Station and 6 miles from the community of Oakhurst. The fire is zero percent contained and is estimated at 200 acres with the potential of growing to […]

Angels Camp Farmers Market Friday 5pm – Dusk @ Utica Park

Angels Camp Farmers Market Friday 5pm – Dusk @ Utica Park

Angels Camp, CA…Enjoy tasting a variety of Calaveras County Wines this Friday! Come enjoy the evening listening to Nicholas Lefler, a phenomenal local jazz guitarist with a sultry satin sound. Don’t forget to bring your lawn chairs so you can enjoy the evening. With local farmers selling a large assortment of fruits, vegetables and plants […]

Murphys to Markleeville – “The Schedule” – June 19 to June 27

Murphys to Markleeville – “The Schedule” – June 19 to June 27

Arnold,  CA…“The Schedule” is published every Thursday by the Ebbetts Pass Visitors Center and includes everything happening from Murphys to Markleeville.  For more detailed info visit The Schedule.  Please come by and pick one up or contact the Visitors Center at info@epvc.org to have your event included in “The Schedule.”   The Schedule   Murphys to Markleeville June 19 […]

Position Statement New Asphalt Plant at New Hogan Quarry ~ Letter To Editor By CCRP

Position Statement New Asphalt Plant at New Hogan Quarry ~ Letter To Editor By CCRP

Valley Springs, CA…Ford Construction Company the operators of the New Hogan Rock Quarry for the past 20+ years has requested that the Calaveras Planning Department review the possibility of placing a Hot Asphalt Mixing Plant at their existing quarry location. Peter Maurer, Calaveras County’s Planing Director reviewed the request and determined that the existing M2 […]

Jurassic World Review: The park is open, but is it worth visiting? ~ By Brett Bunge

Jurassic World Review: The park is open, but is it worth visiting? ~ By Brett Bunge

Angels Camp, CA…The original Jurassic Park was and still is a classic. Released in 1993 and utilizing excellent CGI for its time, it not only influenced a generation of kids, but also many monster films after it, and it remains another Steven Spielberg smash hit. Based on the Michael Crichton book of the same name, […]

Mark Twain Union Elementary School District Board Meeting Agenda

Mark Twain Union Elementary School District Board Meeting Agenda

Angels Camp, CA…The Mark Twain Union Elementary School District board will be back in action later today  The agenda is below. Requests for any disability-related modification or accommodation, including auxiliary aids or services in order to participate in the public meeting may be made by contacting the District Office at (209)736-1855 at least two days […]

Tuolumne County Economic Development Authority (TCEDA) Selects Summer Interns

Tuolumne County Economic Development Authority (TCEDA) Selects Summer Interns

Sonora, CA…The Tuolumne County Economic Development Authority (TCEDA) has selected three student interns to be employed during the summer months. The three interns selected for the summer internship are Logan Ainger, Bethany Wilkinson and Bethany Smith. All three interns are from Tuolumne County and are attending universities from outside of Tuolumne County. They have returned […]

Considering the Alternatives For Rim Fire Reforestation

Considering the Alternatives For Rim Fire Reforestation

Sonora, California, June 16, 2015 – The Stanislaus National Forest will be hosting a workshop on July 8th to review potential alternatives for the reforestation project, within the Rim Fire area.  “Sixty-five comments were received during our 45-day scoping period which ended on April 13th,” said Jeanne Higgins, Forest Supervisor, Stanislaus National Forest. “Now our […]

Twisted Folk Concert Series Presents Chris Webster & Nina Gerber, and Mollie O’Brien & Rich Moore

Twisted Folk Concert Series Presents Chris Webster & Nina Gerber, and Mollie O’Brien & Rich Moore

Vallecito, CA…Twisted Oak Winery is pleased to announce the next concert of our 2015 Twisted Folk Concert Series – featuring Chris Webster & Nina Gerber, and Mollie O’Brien & Rich Moore! “Once again we are featuring four talented (and award-winning) musicians that have graced our stage before,” said winery co-owner Jeff Stai. “Chris Webster’s lovely […]

Sponsor A Flag For This Year’s Field Of Flags

Sponsor A Flag For This Year’s Field Of Flags

Wallace, CA…Please take this special opportunity to thank those who help make our country a shining light of freedom!  Support and sponsor the spectacular Field of Flags near the Calaveras County line along Highway 12 in Wallace.  At sunrise on Sunday June 28, 2015, we will raise over 200 American Flags ‘For Love And Gratitude’ in […]

The Calaveras 4-H Youth Development Says Thank You

The Calaveras 4-H Youth Development Says Thank You

San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras 4-H Youth Development Program would like to thank Black Oak Casino for their generous donation of $280. Their financial support will truly help our 4-H members in the form of 4-H enrollment scholarships. More importantly, their generous contribution has sent a clear message. They care about today’s youth and support their […]

State Route 49/88 Sutter Street Signal Construction

State Route 49/88 Sutter Street Signal Construction

Jackson, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) and the City of Jackson are partnering on a project to realign the two intersections where State Route 49/88 (SR-49/88) meets Sutter Street, while also installing traffic signals at the new intersection. The safety project is scheduled to begin in August 2015, with completion expected in November 2015. […]