United States Secret Service on Assassination Attempt
Washington, DC…”We will provide updates as they become available and confirm information. Our teams are on the ground assessing the situation and investigating. All of our protectees are safe.”
President Trump Delivers Remarks after Assassination Attempt
Washington, DC…President Trump Delivers Remarks after Assassination Attempt
Big Trees State Park – North Grove Guided Hike
Arnold, CA…Guided hikes through the North Grove are offered Saturdays at 11:30 a.m year-round. This 1.5 to 2 hour hike is free with your paid admission to the park. Grab some water and meet at the North Grove trailhead by the Visitor Center. Please use the restrooms at the trailhead as there are none on […]
Calaveras Wine Country’s Spring Wine Weekend is April 25th & 26th, 2026
Murphys, CA…Sip, savor, and celebrate the season with live music, special events and discounts, unforgettable tasting experiences in charming tasting rooms, and explore vibrant vineyards and wineries while soaking in the beauty of spring. Tickets Include:A commemorative wineglassLimited tastings (3+ wines) at 20 participating tasting roomsA weekend guide (HERE) with special events including barrel tastings […]
The SAVE Act: What It Really Does — And Why the Attacks Are Laughably Wrong ~ Op-Ed by Em Bays
Marion, IL…The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act — better known as the SAVE Act or H.R. 22 — passed the House on April 10, 2025, and is now cooling its heels in the Senate. Here is exactly what the bill does, in plain English. Right now, registering to vote in a federal election usually means […]
Traffic Update….Possible Injury Collision Blocking Lanes Near Sr16 / Old Sacramento Rd
Plymouth, CA…Traffic Update….Possible Injury Collision Blocking Lanes Near Sr16 / Old Sacramento Rd Incident: 0282 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr16 / Old Sacramento Rd Loc Desc: JEO Lat/Lon: 38.462785 -120.944261 Detail Information 3:01 PM 6 [16] [Rotation Request Comment] 1039 UP COUNTRY TOW // 209-689-8852 [Shared] 3:00 PM 5 [15] [Rotation Request Comment] 1039 […]
Donald Lee Whited June 22, 1939 – March 7, 2026
Vallecito, CA…Some people might say that Don was fearless — and perhaps just a little opinionated — and they’d be right. He was strong-willed and a little onery, but he was also a man who loved life to the fullest! Don was born on June 22, 1939, the youngest of six children, to Warren and […]
The Ragin Cajun Festival to Close Roads in Downtown San Andreas Tomorrow
San Andreas, CA…The Ragin Cajun Festival will be held on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 8:00am to 7:00pm. Roads impacted by this event in Calaveras County include: Main Street, from St. Charles Street to Court Street, and Court St., in San Andreas. Please observe all traffic control signs and the instructions of onsite personnel. Contact […]
Get Your Tickets Now for the 6th Annual “Ragin Cajun Festival”
San Andreas, CA…April 25th, Thousands of crazy crustaceans from Louisiana are all flying into Calaveras County for the 6th Annual “Ragin Cajun Festival” in San Andreas. Whether it’s those Tasty Tails you Crave, Authentic Jambalaya or New Orleans Style Beignets, we’ve got it! Cajun Gator with Bayou Sauce, Cajun Catfish, BBQ’d Oysters, Cajun Calamari and […]
Anthony Lyn “Tony” Claussen 1963 – 2026
Angels Camp, CA…Anthony Lyn “Tony” Claussen passed away unexpectedly on April 15, 2026 in Susanville, CA. He was born January 31, 1963 in Auburn, CA to Rand and Darleen Claussen. He was raised in Murphys, graduated from Bret Harte High School in 1981. He moved to Colorado where he met Cathy. They moved back to […]
California’s Assessed Property Value Reaches $9.1 Trillion — Delivering $100 Billion in Property Tax Revenues to Schools and Local Government
Sacramento, CA…The California State Board of Equalization (BOE) has released its 2024-25 Annual Report for the fiscal year (FY) that ended on June 30, 2025. The net statewide assessed property value for the January 1, 2025, lien date is reported at $9.1 trillion (+4.6% from the FY 2023-24 lien date), including approximately $9.0 trillion in county-assessed properties and […]
Mrs. Brittany Meredith-Layne Duggan 1983 ~ 2026, Full Obituary, Memorial Service April 25th
Murphys, CA…Brittany Meredith-Layne Duggan, 42, of Murphys, California, passed away on March 31, 2026, after a seven-month battle with pancreatic cancer. Brittany was deeply loved by her family and community and was known for her beautiful singing voice, her generous spirit, and her lifelong service to others. Brittany was born to Garry and Karlinda (Moorlag) […]
Mr. Oliver C. Moore 1937 ~ 2026
Valley Springs, CA…Mr. Oliver C. Moore June 9, 1937 ~ April 21, 2026 (age 88). Oliver Clyde Moore, 88, passed away on April 21, 2026. Online condolences can be made at https://www.dieboldfuneral.com/. Funeral arrangements were trusted to San Andreas Memorial Chapel, 254 West St. Charles PO Box 328 San Andreas, CA 95249, (209) 754-3361. To send […]
Mr. Henry Wilroy Fairfield 1933 ~ 2026
Sutter Creek, CA…Mr. Henry Wilroy Fairfield March 20, 1933 ~ April 20, 2026 (age 93). Henry Wilroy Fairfield, 93, passed away on April 20, 2026. Online condolences can be made at https://www.dieboldfuneral.com/. Funeral arrangements were trusted to San Andreas Memorial Chapel, 254 West St. Charles PO Box 328 San Andreas, CA 95249, (209) 754-3361. To send […]
Mr. O’Ryan Angel Valdez 2009 ~ 2026
Mountain Ranch, CA…Mr. O’Ryan Angel Valdez October 10, 2009 ~ April 17, 2026 (age 16). An obituary is not available at this time for Mr. O’Ryan Angel Valdez. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Mr. O’Ryan Angel Valdez, please visit […]
Mrs. Mary Rose Chimente 1925 ~ 2026
Angels Camp, CA…Mrs. Mary Rose Chimente December 3, 1925 ~ April 19, 2026 (age 100). An obituary is not available at this time for Mrs. Mary Rose Chimente. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Mrs. Mary Rose Chimente, […]
Great Savings for Your Home Everyday at Middleton’s Furniture & Appliances! Deeply Rooted in Your Community Since 1955!
Angels Camp, CA…When people buy from us, they don’t just get an appliance, piece of furniture or electronic; they become a member of our family, a family that is there for one another for the life of the product. Whether you want to stop by to learn more—or plan to purchase a major appliance, furniture […]
MS-13 Members Sentenced to Decades in Prison for Brutal Murders Committed at Direction of Gang Leaders in El Salvador
Washington, DC…Eight illegal aliens and members of the violent transnational criminal organization Mara Salvatrucha, commonly known as MS-13, have been sentenced for participating in a racketeering conspiracy that included witness tampering and multiple murders of individuals as young as 14. “These defendants, acting on behalf of a transnational criminal gang, carried out brutal murders, killing […]
Federal Grand Jury Charges Southern Poverty Law Center for Wire Fraud, False Statements, and Conspiracy to Commit Money Laundering
Washington, DC…Between 2014 and 2023, the SPLC secretly funneled more than $3 million in donated funds to individuals who were associated with various violent extremist groups including the Ku Klux Klan, Aryan Nations, and National Socialist Party of America. A Grand Jury in Montgomery, Alabama, returned an indictment charging the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) with […]
Rep. Tom McClintock Introduces H.R. 8380 He Says Will “Restore Fiscal Order and End Appropriations Gridlock”
Washington, DC…Rep. Tom McClintock has introduced H.R. 8380, legislation to reform the congressional budget process by ensuring timely consideration of annual appropriations bills and reducing the risk of government shutdowns. Under current law, discretionary spending is determined through the 12 annual appropriations bills, each of which must overcome a 60-vote threshold in the Senate. While […]
Iran Will Not Execute 8 Women Protestors Tonight
Washington, DC…”Very good news! I have just been informed that the eight women protestors who were going to be executed tonight in Iran will no longer be killed. Four will be released immediately, and four will be sentenced to one month in prison. I very much appreciate that Iran, and its leaders, respected my request, […]
Angels Food & Sierra Hills Markets Weekly Ad April 22 ~ April 28! Shop Local & Save!!
Angels Camp & Murphys, CA…Angels Food & Sierra Hills Markets Weekly Ad April 22 ~ April 28! Shop Local & Save! Grocery, Meat, Deli, Produce & Lots of Local Wines! 100’s More Items on Sale Throughout the Store! Angels Food Market, started by Harry Croshaw, has been serving the Calaveras community since 1935. Glen, Harry’s […]
Big Trees Market Weekly Ad with Grocery, Produce, Meat & Deli Specials Through April 28th! Shop Local & Save!
Arnold, CA…Big Trees Market Weekly Ad with Grocery, Produce, Meat & Deli Specials Through April 28th! Shop Local & Save!! Big Trees Market is working hard to keep the shelves stocked for you! Part of your community for generations. Click on an image below for full sized version.
Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Activity Logs for April 20, 2026
Sonora, CA…The latest Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Deputies Activity Logs are below… Monday, April 20, 2026 00:11 CALLS TRANSFERRED TO CDF (Public Service Request) 2604200002 Occurred at Serpentine Loop Rd/Red Hills Rd, in Chinese Camp, CA. Cdf. Disposition: Assist Other Agency. 00:14 CALLS TRANSFERRED TO CDF (Public Service Request) 2604200003 Occurred at Serpentine Loop Rd/Red Hills […]
Calaveras County Sheriff’s Activity Logs for April 20, 2026
San Andreas, CA…The latest activity logs for the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Deputies are below. Monday, April 20, 2026 01:43 Disturbance 2604200003 Occurred on Sandalwood Dr, in Murphys, CA. Disposition: Verbal Only. 02:34 Alarm Sounding 2604200006 Occurred on Pennsylvania Gulch Rd, in Murphys, CA. Disposition: False Alarm. 04:36 Suspicious or Parked Vehicle 2604200008 Officer initiated activity […]
Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Activity Logs for April 19, 2026
Sonora, CA…The latest Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Deputies Activity Logs are below… Sunday, April 19, 2026 00:04 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE 2604190001 Occurred on Hwy 49, in Sonora, CA. 415D. Disposition: Arrest Made. 00:21 WELFARE CHECK 2604190002 Occurred on Moccasin Switchback Rd, in Moccasin, CA. Welck. Disposition: Welfare Check. 00:25 CALLS TRANSFERRED TO CDF (Public Service Request) 2604190003 […]
Calaveras County Sheriff’s Activity Logs for April 19, 2026
San Andreas, CA…The latest activity logs for the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Deputies are below. Sunday, April 19, 2026 01:39 Disturbance 2604190003 Occurred on Fairway Dr, in Arnold, CA. Disposition: Report Taken. 05:43 Trespass 2604190006 Occurred on Hartvickson Ln, in Valley Springs, CA. Disposition: Arrest Made. 08:25 911 Misdial 2604190008 Occurred on Hwy 49, in San […]
Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Activity Logs for April 18, 2026
Sonora, CA…The latest Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Deputies Activity Logs are below… Saturday, April 18, 2026 00:14 TRAFFIC STOP 2604180001 Officer initiated activity at Pedro Y, Hwy 49/PARROTTS Ferry Rd, Sonora, CA. Disposition: Warning Given (Used for 11-95s). 00:17 ALARM ALL TYPES 2604180002 Occurred at Standard Park on Standard Rd, in Sonora, CA. ALARM. Disposition: False […]
Calaveras County Sheriff’s Activity Logs for April 18, 2026
San Andreas, CA…The latest activity logs for the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Deputies are below. Saturday, April 18, 2026 00:32 Suspicious Person 2604180003 Occurred on Parrotts Ferry Rd, in Vallecito, CA. Disposition: No Report Taken. 00:34 Suspicious or Parked Vehicle 2604180004 Officer initiated activity at Hwy 12, Burson, CA. Disposition: Citation Issued. 02:41 Alarm Sounding 2604180006 […]
Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Activity Logs for April 17, 2026
Sonora, CA…The latest Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Deputies Activity Logs are below… Friday, April 17, 2026 00:00 BOL 2604170001 Occurred on .merced PD, in . BOL. Disposition: Log Note. 00:07 TRAFFIC STOP 2604170002 Officer initiated activity at West Entrance, Hwy 108/TWAIN Harte Dr, Twain Harte, CA. Disposition: Warning Given (Used for 11-95s). 00:12 PEDESTRIAN STOP 2604170003 […]