Arnold, CA…Geraldine “Gerry” Wiggins passed peacefully Sept. 4, 2016 in Arnold, CA, the town she called home. Born on June 26, 1923 in Buffalo, NY, she retired to Arnold and lived there for 20 years prior to “coming off the mountain” to be closer to family. She was a long-time member of Ebbetts Pass Moose […]
Alpine County, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform one-way traffic control on eastbound and westbound State Route 88 from Red Lake Road to the California/Nevada State line for striping operations. Crews will begin work on Monday, September 12, 2016, through Friday, September 16, 2016, from 6:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Motorists should expect […]
Jackson, CA…Amador County – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is preparing to begin work on a project that will install a traffic signal on State Route 49 at the staggered intersection of French Bar Road in Jackson. The purpose of the project is to improve safety at this intersection to address concerns created by […]
Markleeville, CA…CHP is reporting a motorcycle collison on Hwy 4 near Silver Creek. Please use caution in the area…. Incident: 00206 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: 99 Water St Loc Desc: ALP SO OFFC IN MARKLEEVILLE Lat/Lon: 38.696412 -119.780657 Close Detail Information 1:53 PM 2 [5] CORR LN 1 TC AT SR4 AT SILVER CREEK […]
Bear Valley, CA…Alpine County – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform a full highway closure of eastbound and westbound State Route 4 through Ebbetts Pass from Kinney Lakes Trail to Raymond Meadow Creek for paving operations. Crews will begin work on Tuesday, September 27, 2016, through Wednesday, September 28, 2016, from 6:00 a.m. […]
Angels Camp, CA…The latest schedule of road repairs and maintenance that will affect your travels in our area and as you travel. Locally crews will be working on many of our roadways. Below is Caltrans plans for repairs and maintenance on local roads. It shows the route, county and location of the possible repairs. Weather […]
Mountain Ranch, CA…CHP is reporting a vehicle off roadway incident near Mountain Ranch and Michel Road. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00178 Type: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj Location: Mountain Ranch Rd / Michel Rd Loc Desc: JEO LOWER MICHAEL Lat/Lon: 38.222333 -120.546650 Close Detail Information 1:03 PM 3 [7] [CHP] has closed their incident […]
Paloma, CA…Michael Kriletich was born in San Leandro, CA on February 10, 1953. He attended the seminary on Mt Diablo from age 14 to age 18. At 19 he met Diane Jenkins and 2 years later they were married. Together they formed a loving couple and tight team for over 41 years of marriage. Michael […]
Angels Camp, CA…Enjoy the Sierra Foothills on a 5K/10K race through the historic town of Angels Camp. A community sponsored run that benefit the students of Mark Twain Elementary School. This race will kick off with a Kids 1 Mile Fun Run at 8:00am. 5K & 10K will start at 8:30. All races begin in […]
San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Water District Board of Directors will start their work at 9am wednesday morning at the Board Chambers in San Andreas. Discussion / Action regarding proposed Legislation on Advancing Biomass Efforts in Response to the Bark Beetle & Wednesday, Discussion / Action to Ratify Claim Summary #534 Secretarial Fund in the […]
Atlantic City, NJ….Miss Arkansas, Savvy Janine Shields, was crowned Miss America 2017 tonight at the birthplace of the legendary competition in Atlantic City’s Boardwalk Hall for its 96th Anniversary broadcast on the ABC Television Network. Returning for his 8th time as host, Chris Harrison was joined by co-host Sage Steele and celebrity judges Ciara, Mark […]
Columbia, CA…High school and college students will have a chance to speak in-person to representatives from four-year colleges and universities at Columbia College’s Transfer Day/ College Night events scheduled for Thursday, September 22, 2016. Both events are free and open to all community members, high school students, and their families. Free parking is offered on […]
San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors is back in action starting at 9am tomorroW. Some of the agenda items are: Adopt a Proclamation recognizing the County staff providing California HOPE services under the Federal Community Crisis Program (CCP) grant which supports victims of the Butte Fire. Adopt a Proclamation recognizing all first responders, […]
Yosemite, CA…The Lakes Fire in the Chilnualna Lakes area, between Turner Meadow and Buena Vista Peak, is a lightning caused fire that is being managed for multiple objectives. An aerial flight was performed on September 10, 2016 and the fire was reported to be 755 acres in size. The fire had previously spread to the […]
Jackson, CA…Mother Lode Friends of Music Calendar of Concerts and Events, 2016-2017! Baroque Chamber Orchestra Saturday, October 15, 7:30 pm Cowboy Country Church, Sonora Sunday, October 16, 3 pm Pine Grove Community Church Some of the Baroque era’s greatest hits will be performed by the Friends of Music’s Baroque Chamber Orchestra under the direction of […]
Murphys, CA…Jews around the world begin observing the High Holidays at sundown on Sunday evening, October 2nd. This is the beginning of the two-day commemoration of Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year. Then, 10 days later, Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, begins at sundown on Tuesday, October 11th. This is a time of reflection, […]
Avery, CA…CHP is reporting a loose cow near Moran & Avery Hotel Roads. Please use caution and expect bulls in the area… Incident: 00238 Type: Live or Dead Animal Location: Moran Rd / Avery Hotel Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.204581 -120.367403 Close Detail Information 3:17 PM 1 [1] CITZ ADVSD RP AT XFR STA LOOSE […]
San Andreas, CA…CHP is reporting a vehicle into a fence and then into a tree near High Country Road and Old Gulch Road. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00231 Type: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj Location: High Country Rd / Old Gulch Rd Loc Desc: 4491 HIGH COUNTRY RD Lat/Lon: 38.163115 -120.609320 Close Detail Information […]
Burson, CA….Planning commission NOTICE OF public hearing Lead Agency: Calaveras County Planning Department 891 Mountain Ranch Rd. San Andreas, CA 95249 2016-1060 APPEAL of Planning Directors Denial of Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Registration Application 2016-112 for APN 048-011-021 Heriberto Gomez, on behalf of DBG Medical Group, Inc. is appealing the Planning Director’s denial of a medical […]
Rail Road Flat, CA…Planning commission NOTICE OF public hearing Lead Agency: Calaveras County Planning Department 891 Mountain Ranch Rd. San Andreas, CA 95249 2016-1059 APPEAL of Denial of Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Registration Application for APN: 014-030-006 Jose Orozco on behalf of JCO Farms, is appealing the denial of application 2016-482 for commercial cannabis cultivation registration. […]
Mountain Ranch, CA….Planning commission NOTICE OF public hearing Lead Agency: Calaveras County Planning Department 891 Mountain Ranch Rd. San Andreas, CA 95249 2016-1055 APPEAL of Denial of Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Registration Application for APN 040-024-010 Mong Vang is appealing the Planning Director’s denial of an application for commercial cannabis cultivation registration. The 6.96-acre site is […]
West Point, CA….Planning commission NOTICE OF public hearing Lead Agency: Calaveras County Planning Department 891 Mountain Ranch Rd. San Andreas, CA 95249 2016-1054 APPEAL of Planning Directors Denial of Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Registration Application 2016-1054 for APN 010-021-065 The Law Offices of Jennifer McGrath, on behalf of Daniel Jack is appealing the Planning Director’s denial […]
West Point, CA….Planning commission NOTICE OF public hearing Lead Agency: Calaveras County Planning Department 891 Mountain Ranch Rd. San Andreas, CA 95249 2016-1046 APPEAL of Planning Directors Denial of Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Registration Application 2016-941 for APN 008-025-072 Austin de Tagle is appealing the Planning Director’s denial of a medical cannabis commercial cultivation registration. The […]
Burson, CA…Planning commission NOTICE OF public hearing Lead Agency: Calaveras County Planning Department 891 Mountain Ranch Rd. San Andreas, CA 95249 2016-1045 APPEAL of Planning Directors Denial of Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Registration Application 2016-863 for APN 048-037-038 Gary Freitas is appealing the Planning Director’s denial of a medical cannabis commercial cultivation registration. The site is […]
Valley Springs, CA…Planning commission NOTICE OF public hearing Lead Agency: Calaveras County Planning Department 891 Mountain Ranch Rd. San Andreas, CA 95249 2016-1039 APPEAL of Rejection of Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Registration Applications for APN’s 050-066-002 and 050-066-006 Tulley & Weiss Attorneys at Law, on behalf of Steve Santos is appealing the Planning Director’s rejection to […]
Mokelumne Hill, CA…Planning commission NOTICE OF public hearing Lead Agency: Calaveras County Planning Department 891 Mountain Ranch Rd. San Andreas, CA 95249 2015-078 TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP for catherine Powell The applicant is requesting approval of an application to divide 15.75 acres into two parcels. The parcels are proposed to be 5.09 acres and 10.66 acres […]
San Andreas,CA…Planning commission NOTICE OF public hearing Lead Agency: Calaveras County Planning Department 891 Mountain Ranch Rd. San Andreas, CA 95249 2014-055 TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP for Suzanna Peek Segel The applicant is requesting approval of tentative parcel map to divide 82± acres into two parcels. Parcel 1 will be 20± acres and Parcel 2 will […]
San Andreas, CA…NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Calaveras County Board of Supervisors encourages interested and qualified persons to apply for membership to the following special district board: Resource Conservation District The RCD was approved by the Board of Supervisors and county voters to control runoff, prevent soil erosion, enhance water distribution, improve agricultural land […]
Washington, D.C….On Monday, September 12, Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) Legal Director Corynne McSherry will urge a federal court to confirm that the public has a right to access and share the laws, regulations, and standards that govern us and cannot be blocked by overbroad copyright claims. The court in Washington, D.C., is hearing arguments in […]
Bear Valley, CA…The fire remains at 655 acres with minimal fire behavior and smoke production. Containment is at 85%. The fire edge is currently confined within natural barriers. Crews will secure and patrol current confinement lines while exercising Minimal Impact Suppression Techniques (M.I.S.T.), and maximizing the use of natural barriers. The helicopter will continue to […]
