Five Stabbed & Suspect Killed On UC Merced Campus

Five Stabbed & Suspect Killed On UC Merced Campus

Merced, CA…Five people were injured and a suspect is deceased after a stabbing incident on the University of California, Merced, campus this morning (Nov. 4). The suspect was shot by police and later died from his injuries, according to the UC Merced Police Department. Two of the victims were transported by helicopter to a local […]

Trick Or Treat Street Becomes Halloween Destination In Copperopolis

Trick Or Treat Street Becomes Halloween Destination In Copperopolis

Copperopolis, CA…Many of our communities have their favorite neighborhoods for our young trick or treaters. Murphys has Rocky Hill, Angels Camp has Angel Oaks and in Copperopolis the Copperopolis Town Square is becoming the destination stop. They block the roads and businesses and local community groups provide the treats. That with Live Music by The […]

Health-Care Reform Changes Affecting Employers ~From Brian J Tewksbury

Health-Care Reform Changes Affecting Employers ~From Brian J Tewksbury

Murphys, CA…The 2010 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) includes provisions that directly affect employers and business owners. The following is a brief overview of some of the ACA provisions that employers should be aware of. SHOP Marketplace The ACA created the Small Business Health Options Program (SHOPs) to help small businesses provide health […]

The Calaveras Redskins Hold Their Last Redskins Homecoming Rally

The Calaveras Redskins Hold Their Last Redskins Homecoming Rally

San Andreas, CA….Depending on how the district implements the new law forcing them to change their Redskins mascot. Last Friday’s Downtown Rally may have been the last Redskins Downtown Rally. If the mascot changes are needed or if it is just another instance of political correctness run amok time will tell. For the generations of […]

William Tod Scott 1929 – 2015

William Tod Scott   1929 – 2015

Mountain Ranch, CA…William Tod Scott, 86, passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2015 at Mark Twain Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. Tod was born June 26, 1929 in Geary, Oklahoma to William Clifford and Lula Marie Scott. After finishing school, Tod worked on the family farm. He was then drafted into the U.S. […]

Bruce Jerry Douglas 1933 – 2015

Bruce Jerry Douglas 1933 – 2015

Dorrington, CA…Bruce Jerry Douglas passed away at his home in Dorrington, CA on October 21, 2015. He was surrounded by family and friends. Bruce was born November 17, 1933 in St. Paul, Minnesota and spent his childhood years in St. Paul, MN and El Cerrito and Chico, CA. He graduated from Chico High School and […]

CDCR Checks On 1255 Sex Offenders During Operation Boo

CDCR Checks On 1255 Sex Offenders During Operation Boo

Sacramento, CA…California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) parole agents contacted 1255 sex-offender parolees during compliance checks or searches as part of the 22nd annual Operation Boo Child Safety Project on Halloween night. “Our thanks go out to the hundreds of parole agents and local law enforcement personnel, many of whom volunteer their time to […]

Wendelyn Heier 1957 – 2015

Mountain Ranch, CA…Mass of Christian burial for Wendelyn (Wendell) Heier, 58, of Mountain Ranch, CA will be held at 10:30 AM Saturday, November 14, 2015 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Hosmer, SD with Fr. Mike Kelly celebrating. Wendell passed away Thursday, October 1, 2015. He was born September 3, 1957 to Margaret (Hopfinger) and […]

Lenora D. Wilson 1925 – 2015

Angels Camp, CA…Lenora was born in West Palm Beach, Florida on February 27, 1925, the youngest of Andrew and Maggie Downieʼs four daughters. She passed away during the early morning hours of October 12, 2015 in the Sonora home of her daughter Christine and son-in-law Ron Behrens with whom she resided for the past eleven […]

Runaway 17 Year Old, Natalya Morris

Runaway 17 Year Old, Natalya Morris

Angels Camp, CA….Natalya Marie Morris ranaway from her home in Angels Camp on October 28, 2015 and has not returned. Her family believes she may be with friends in the Angels Camp or Murphys area. Natalya is a 17 year old female, 5’05” 134 pounds, blond hair, blue eyes. She is driving her silver 2000 […]

Teddy Bear Clinic Highlights A Busy Pink Month At Mark Twain Medical Center

Teddy Bear Clinic Highlights A Busy Pink Month At Mark Twain Medical Center

San Andreas, CA….October is always a busy month for Mark Twain Medical Center. They try their best to turn the county pink every October to highlight the fight against Breast Cancer. The also open MTMC’s campus to almost 500 youngsters for Teddy Bear Clinic. This is a great event that lets children learn from and […]

Winter Storm Warning Until 10pm Tonight

Winter Storm Warning Until 10pm Tonight

Bear Valley, CA…Today At lower elevations…heavy rain in the morning…then rain showers…snow showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. At higher elevations…heavy rain and snow in the morning…then snow showers…rain showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs 33 to 48 higher elevations…45 to 53 lower elevations. No snow […]

Sheriff Gary Kuntz’s Funeral Procession On November 6th

Sheriff Gary Kuntz’s Funeral Procession On November 6th

San Andreas, CA…Procession will stage at San Andreas Airport and at approximately 10am will proceed down Hwy49 through the city of Angels Camp, left on old HW4, right on new HW4, through Vallecito into Murphy’s. Left on Main Street, left on Algiers Street (Murphy’s Hotel) onto Ironstone Vineyards. The Celebration of Life is being held […]

Celebration Of Life For Sheriff Gary Kuntz Will Be November 6th At Ironstone

Celebration Of Life For Sheriff Gary Kuntz Will Be November 6th At Ironstone

San Andreas, CA…Viewing & visitation time For Calaveras County Sheriff Gary Kuntz will be. Wednesday November 4th from 5-8pm, Thursday, November 5 from 1 to 6 PM at San Andreas Memorial Chapel. Funeral procession commencing at St. Andrews Catholic Church in San Andreas at 10:00 a.m. Friday Nov 6 ending at Ironstone Amphitheater. With a […]

The Big 49er Motors Spooktacular Sale

The Big 49er Motors Spooktacular Sale

Angels Camp, CA…49er Motors SPOOKTACULAR savings!! Come on down for a scary good deal on any of our in stock Cars, Trucks or Suvs today. Don’t wait, get on down today for a great deal on a new Car, Truck or SUV. We can finance most anyone from terrible to great credit ! Our service […]

Beautiful New Arrivals at The Clothes Mine in Angels Camp!

Beautiful New Arrivals at The Clothes Mine in Angels Camp!

Angels Camp, CA….We’ve received fabulous and unique tops in gorgeous fabrics and prints. Limited quantities of each. Come in soon to check them out! We are located in historic downtown Angels Camp and are open everyday from 10am-6pm. Stop by or give us a call at 209-890-7532. We look forward to seeing you! The Clothes […]

Calaveras County Sheriff Gary Kuntz Has Passed Away

Calaveras County Sheriff Gary Kuntz Has Passed Away

San Andreas, CA…It is with sad hearts that the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office reports the untimely passing of Sheriff Gary Kuntz. On October 29th at approximately 9:21 PM, Sheriff Kuntz passed from this life at his home. Sheriff’s Office staff offer our sincere condolences to Sheriff Kuntz’s family. Additional information is forthcoming.

Shop Local! Sierra Hills, Angels Food & Sierra Hills Natural Food Markets. Weekly Specials Through November 3rd. Happy Halloween!

Shop Local! Sierra Hills, Angels Food & Sierra Hills Natural Food Markets. Weekly Specials Through November 3rd.  Happy Halloween!

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 November 3rd! Happy Halloween! Click […]

Early Morning Shooting On MLB Ranch Road At Marijuana Grow

Early Morning Shooting On MLB Ranch Road At Marijuana Grow

San Andreas, CA…On 10/29/15 at about 0625hrs, The Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence on the 10000 block of MJB Ranch Road in rural Angels Camp for a reported shooting. The male victim encountered three unknown suspects on his property. One of the suspects discharged a firearm at the victim, striking him in […]

Don’t Miss The 2015 Business Symposium / Exp

Don’t Miss The 2015 Business Symposium / Exp

Angels Camp,CA…The date for the 2015 Calaveras Business Symposium & Expo will be on Monday, November 2nd. The keynote Speaker at the Calaveras Business Symposium / Exp will be Joe McClure whom is the District Director of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) office in Sacramento California and is responsible for the delivery of SBA […]

Murphys to Markleeville – “The Schedule” – October 30 to November 7

Murphys to Markleeville – “The Schedule” – October 30 to November 7

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 October 30 – November […]

Trudy Lackey Named Interim Mind Matters Executive Director

Trudy Lackey Named Interim Mind Matters Executive Director

Murphys, CA…Trudy Lackey, who has served on the Mind Matters board since 2009, has accepted an appointment to be the non-profit clinic’s Interim Executive Director replacing Wayne Brown who recently resigned because of pressing family problems. “I have long been a strong supporter of Mind Matters and its mission to help individuals and families to […]

Land & Structure Is Ready To Help With Your Next Project Or Rebuild

Land & Structure Is Ready To Help With Your Next Project Or Rebuild

Sonora, CA…Land & Structure was originally established in 1964. Our firm has continually served the greater Motherlode area for over fifty years, providing efficient engineering and surveying services for real property development of residential, municipal, commercial and industrial sites. Over this period of time, we have assembled a strong and complementary team that will exceed […]

Calaveras Community Band’s November 1st Concert To Benefit Firefighters

Calaveras Community Band’s November 1st Concert To Benefit Firefighters

Angels Camp, CA…The Calaveras Community Band’s Fall Concert, that has become a Motherlode tradition, will take on added significance when it is presented on Sunday, November 1, 3 p.m. in the Dr. Elliot A. Smart Performing Arts Center at Bret Harte High School in Angels Camp. All monies raised will be donated to the Central […]