Sonora, CA…The Forest Service announced today that most forest roads and trails on the Stanislaus National Forest will be closed to public travel from December 16 through April 14, 2016. A revised Stanislaus National Forest (NF) Motor Vehicle Use Map (MVUM) is now available to the public. Some Forest roads are open year-round while other […]
Jackson, CA….CHP is reporting that a vehicle has gone over the side of the roadway and into the water on Electra Road up from Hwy 49 near the Powerhouse. Incident: 00173 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Electra Rd / Sr49 Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.314030 -120.721039 Detail Information 12:31 PM 2 [5] VA-H20 FIRE ADVSD UP […]
San Andreas, CA….CHP has released details on this morning’s Hwy 49 collision in slick conditions. There were minor injuries to an Altaville woman after her 2006 Toyota his a bridge rail, guard rail and then a utility pole. This incident is another reminder to slow down in slick, icy conditions and leave yourself double or […]
Valley Springs, CA…Moderate injuries to a young Valley Springs man when he overturned his 2002 Ford Explorer on Double Springs Road. Details are enclosed….
San Andreas, CA…San Andreas, CA – The California Highway Patrol and Santa’s Express are teaming up for the annual CHiPs for KIDS Toy Drive. The toys will be given to hospitalized and disadvantaged children in Calaveras County just before the Christmas holiday. You can help by bringing new, unwrapped, toys which will be donated to […]
San Andreas, CA…Douglas K. Sutherland, April 25th 1939 – December 8th 2016. Doug Sutherland, 76, of San Andreas, CA passed away on December 8, 2015 of natural causes following a battle with cancer. His wife, son, and closest friend were by his side. Doug was born in Oakland, CA in 1939. After Graduating from Oakland […]
Sonora, CA…The Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Office has received several reports of Microsoft fraudulent calls. It has been reported that the calls are coming from an 825 area code, notifying you that there is a problem with your computer. The caller asks if your computer is on and proceeds to give you directions on what buttons […]
Sonora, CA…The Sonora Area Foundation gave an unexpected $10,000 donation to the Sheriff’s Community Service Unit on Monday, December 7th. The CSU supervisors were surprised at their monthly meeting by the arrival of Ed Wiley and Jim Johnson who presented Executive Director Dave Clevenger with the impressive check. Volunteers are a very important part of […]
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_12-01-2015 Daily_Log_12-2-2015 Daily_Log_12-03-2015 Daily_Log_12-04-2015 Daily_Log_12-05-2015 Daily_Log_12-06-2015 Daily_Log_12-07-2015 Daily_Log_12-08-2015 Daily_Log_12-09-2015 Daily_Log_12-10-2015 Daily_Log_12-11-2015 Daily_Log_12-12-2015 Daily_Log_12-13-2015
San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Water District Board of Directors unanimously approved water transfer policy principles at a regular board meeting Wednesday, December 9. To the District’s knowledge, no other water agency in the state has formally adopted comprehensive water transfer policy principles of this nature. The principles will ensure that any water transfer by […]
Washington, DC…The United States and Cuba reached an understanding December 10 during discussions in Miami to re-establish direct postal services between the two countries through the implementation of a pilot plan for the transportation of mail. The plan will provide for mail flights between the two countries several times a week, rather than routing mail […]
Mountain Ranch, CA…PG&E is committed to supporting communities recovering from the devastating Butte Fire. In the wake of the fire, PG&E tree crews removed a number of hazardous trees that threatened electrical facilities and cleared the way for first responders. If you have trees on your property that were taken down by PG&E, you may […]
Angels Camp, CA…California Department of Fish and Wildlife has received two reports of mountain lion incidents in Angels Camp over the last month. The incidents involved three goats and a deer, no humans were harmed. More than half of California is mountain lion habitat. Mountain lions generally exist wherever deer are found. They are solitary […]
Bear Valley, CA…12/11/15 – We received 16″ of new snow in the last 24 hours! We will have 17 meadow trails open and GROOMING WILL BE ONGOING DURING THE STORM CYCLE. The storm systems seem to be lining up and we will get more trails open as the new snow allows. Another WINTER STORM WATCH […]
Bear Valley, CA….Book a condo or cabin for this weekend and enjoy summer pricing until December 18, 2015. A stay with Bear Valley Vacation Rentals means the comforts of home with a professional touch. We offer unique, individually owned condos and cabins with the additional amenities and benefits only our friendly and knowledgeable vacation rental […]
Bear Valley, CA…Hey Good People!!!! After a slow start yesterday with totals for all Nor Cal resorts coming in way under NOAA’s forecasts we picked up 9″ of new snow overnight giving a total of 12″ for the current storm cycle. Today as the system moves East it could squeeze out another 1-3″ possibly during […]
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 Hwys 4, 12, 26, 49, 108 & 120. Below is Caltrans plans for repairs and maintenance on local roads. It shows the route, county and location of […]
Angels Camp, CA…A prescription drug drop box has been installed in the lobby of the Angels Camp Police Department. Expired and unused medication can be dropped in the drop box. Medication needs to be kept in the original container, or dumped in zip lock style bags, prior to being placed in the drop box for […]
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 15. Wishing you a […]
Arnold, CA…Stop by Calaveras Humane Society’s Thrift Store Cat Adoption Center in Arnold, located in Meadowmont Center next to Big Trees Market, open Thurs. through Sat., 10 am–5 pm. Troy and several other fabulous felines will be available to meet you in Arnold. We will also have kitties available at our Angels Camp Adoption Center, […]
Angels Camp, CA….CHP is reporting a Chevy pickup off the roadway and into a tree near Hwy 4 & Pool Station. Please use caution in the area…. Incident: 00089 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr4 / Pool Station Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.044637 -120.647426 Detail Information 8:19 AM 8 [18] [Rotation Request Comment] *** 1039 […]
Arnold, CA….The latest storm system marks a return visit by El Nino. Today: Heavy rain at lower elevations…and heavy rain and heavy snow at higher elevations. Windy. Highs 32 to 46 higher elevations…43 to 49 lower elevations. Snow accumulation of 3 to 9 inches higher elevations. Snow level 7000 feet decreasing to 5500 feet in […]
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 11 – December 19 […]
Arnold, CA….Coldwell Banker-Action Realty is sponsoring the Fifth Annual “Arnold Tree of Hope”. The tree will be located at CB-Action Realty in the Meadowmont Shopping Center. Come pick an ornament from the tree for a child in the Arnold area. Each ornament will contain the gender, age, clothing sizes and needs of a local child. […]
Angels Camp, CA…Family owned and operated since 1955, Middleton’s Mark twain Center, Inc was originally Calaveras Mercantile bought be Hank and Matilda Middleton in 1955. Starting as a furniture, feed, fabric and appliance business in the original 1500 sq. ft. location proved to not meet the needs of the community. Hank and Mat were now […]
Valley Springs, CA…Robert (Bob) Henry Luther was Born August 2, 1936 in Providence RI. He passed away on December 1, 2015 Valley Springs. Bob was diagnosed with Stage IV Lung cancer on November 19 of this year. He served proudly in the Airforce from 1954 to 1974 and retired with the grade of Tech Sergeant. […]
Arnold, CA…We are heartbroken to announce the death of a beloved man Ronald J. Motta: husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather, great grandfather, God father, colleague and cherished friend. Ron left us after a valiant and courageous fight with cancer on December 2, 2015, while surrounded by loved ones. He was born on November 28, 1933 to […]
Murphys, CA….Murphys Nursery is the perfect place to shop for holiday decorating, gifts & more. Holiday Wreaths, Garden Baskets, Topiaries, Garden & Rustic Influenced Items, Live Christmas Trees, Christmas Decorations, Ornaments, Gift Certificates and much, much more. Murphys Nursery has been serving Calaveras County since 1986. Stop by and say hi to the Baker Family! […]