Vehicular Manslaughter Charges for 19 Year Old Sonora Man in Death of Sonora Woman

Vehicular Manslaughter Charges for 19 Year Old Sonora Man in Death of Sonora Woman

Sonora, CA…On October 26, 2020, at approximately 6:15 pm, 19-year-old Augustus Matthew Marinovich of Sonora was driving a 2002 Toyota Pickup westbound on Phoenix Lake Road near Bear Cub Drive at a high rate of speed. At that same time, a 33-year-old Female of Sonora was driving a 1996 Suzuki SUV along with her 4 […]

Kioti Tractors & Off Road Vehicles from A1 Sharpening in San Andreas Give Your Dirt Some Love! (Open for Your Essential Equipment Needs)

Kioti Tractors & Off Road Vehicles from A1 Sharpening in San Andreas  Give Your Dirt Some Love! (Open for Your Essential Equipment Needs)

San Andreas, CA…A-1 has been Serving Calaveras county, central California valley and surrounding areas since 2007. They offer full service repair and sales of tractors, mowers, trimmers, chainsaws, logsplitters, generators and rototillers. In addition, they provide sharpening service for chainsaws, mower blades and circular saw blades. They are located at 660 E. St. Charles St, […]

Sheriff’s Office Participated in Trunk or Treat Event & Reminds us to Be Safe During Halloween

Sheriff’s Office Participated in Trunk or Treat Event & Reminds us to Be Safe During Halloween

San Andreas, CA…On October 24th, The Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office participated in a “Trunk or Treat” at Jenny Lind Elementary School. Trunk-or-Treat is a Halloween tradition in which parked cars are decorated in the spirit of Halloween and filled with candy. Participants bring their cars to a central location where event goers view them. In […]

Governor Newsom Files Amicus Brief in Death Penalty Case, Arguing for Greater Protections Against Racial Bias in Jury Proceedings

Governor Newsom Files Amicus Brief in Death Penalty Case, Arguing for Greater Protections Against Racial Bias in Jury Proceedings

Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom today filed an amicus brief in People v. McDaniel, a case before the California Supreme Court that involves issues of racial bias in jury deliberation and sentencing decisions. This filing marks the first time in California history that a sitting governor has filed an amicus brief calling attention to the unfair and […]

Appointing New Health Officer Top Calaveras Board Agenda Today

Appointing New Health Officer Top Calaveras Board Agenda Today

San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors are back in action today. Appointing a new Health Officer, Calaveras Visitor’s Bureau and more are on the agenda. The full agenda is below… Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting 10/27/2020 8:00 AM Board of Supervisors Chambers 891 Mountain Ranch Road   San Andreas, CA 95249 Downloads:  Agenda  Agenda Packet  Video […]

Senate Confirms Amy Coney Barrett for Supreme Court

Senate Confirms Amy Coney Barrett for Supreme Court

Washington, DC…Following a unanimous vote by the Judiciary Committee last week, the Senate just confirmed Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Amy Coney Barrett to become the 115th Associate Justice on the United States Supreme Court. “Having confirmed her to the Circuit Court in 2017 with bipartisan support, the Senate has already undertaken a thorough […]

Traffic Update….Injury Head on Collision Near Phoenix Lake Rd / Bear Cub Dr (Update Major Injury)

Traffic Update….Injury Head on Collision Near Phoenix Lake Rd / Bear Cub Dr (Update Major Injury)

Sonora, CA…Traffic Update….Injury Head on Collision Near Phoenix Lake Rd / Bear Cub Dr Incident: 00392 Type: Trfc Collision-Major Inj Location: Phoenix Lake Rd / Bear Cub Dr Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.004575 -120.308441 Detail Information 7:15 PM 16 [47] [Notification] [CHP]-Problem changed from 1179-Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt to 1180-Trfc Collision-Major Inj by CHP [Shared] 7:08 PM […]

PG&E Begins Issuing Weather ‘All Clear’ for Public Safety Power Shutoff Event

PG&E Begins Issuing Weather ‘All Clear’ for Public Safety Power Shutoff Event

San Francisco, CA…Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) has begun patrolling some lines de-energized by the Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) that started Sunday morning, Oct. 25, which affected approximately 355,000 customers in 34 counties. Due to improved weather conditions, Kern and San Joaquin Counties were removed from the scope of this PSPS.  This morning, […]

Special Enforcement Team Activity, Vehicle Pursuit in West Point

Special Enforcement Team Activity, Vehicle Pursuit in West Point

West Point, CA…On 10/22/20, at about 9:00 PM, The Calaveras County Special Enforcement Team was patrolling near the intersection of Hwy 26 and Snead Road, West Point. Deputies observed a motorcycle with no license plate or proper lighting equipment (dirt bike) driven on the roadway. They attempted to initiate a traffic stop; however, the driver […]

Traffic Update….Minor Injury Collision Near Sr88 / Irishtown Rd

Traffic Update….Minor Injury Collision Near Sr88 / Irishtown Rd

Pine Grove, CA…Traffic Update….Minor Injury Collision Near Sr88 / Irishtown Rd. Incident: 00205 Type: Trfc Collision-Minor Inj Location: Sr88 / Irishtown Rd Loc Desc: 19840 SR88 Lat/Lon: 38.413324 -120.658987 Detail Information 2:24 PM 2 [16] A94-003 1185 1:39 PM 1 [7] [Notification] [CHP]-CALFD ADV CHP CAN REDUCE CODE // PTY IS OO VEH // COOPERATIVE […]

Register Now for Women’s Health Virtual Workshop

Register Now for Women’s Health Virtual Workshop

San Andreas, CA…Registration is still open for the Oct. 29 ‘Stepping Up for Women’s Health’ virtual workshop addressing physical and mental health issues. Mark Twain Medical Center (MTMC) is bringing together local experts for the online event to be held via Zoom at 7 p.m. on Thursday. It is easy to register through the MTMC […]

RCRC Submits Comments to CPUC Highlighting Key Role Biomass Facilities Play

RCRC Submits Comments to CPUC Highlighting Key Role Biomass Facilities Play

Sacramento, CA…On Thursday, RCRC submitted comments urging the California Public Utilities Commission to reject a petition filed by the Center for Biological Diversity and a few other environmental groups that would make it more difficult for small biomass energy facilities to participate in the state’s BioMAT program.  The Bioenergy Market Adjusting Tariff (BioMAT) program requires utilities to procure electricity […]

Senate Advances “One of the Most Qualified Nominees for Judicial Service that We Have Seen in our Lifetimes”

Senate Advances “One of the Most Qualified Nominees for Judicial Service that We Have Seen in our Lifetimes”

Washington, DC…U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks yesterday on the Senate floor regarding Judge Amy Coney Barrett: “Quote: ‘Few men [in] society… will have sufficient skill in the laws to qualify them for the stations of judges… [And] the number must be still smaller of those who unite the requisite […]

“Stepping Up!” for Women’s Health Mark Twain Medical Center Online Workshop Oct. 29

“Stepping Up!” for Women’s Health Mark Twain Medical Center Online Workshop Oct. 29

San Andreas, CA… The Stepping Up! for Women’s Health virtual workshop will be held via Zoom at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 29. It is easy to register through the MTMC Webpage. Mark Twain Medical Center (MTMC) is bringing together local physical and mental health experts for a unique, online workshop to discuss women’s issues, […]

Due to Highest Winds and Driest Conditions of the Season, PG&E Will Turn Off Power for Safety to Approximately 361,000 Customers in Targeted Parts of 36 Counties and 17 Tribal Communities

Due to Highest Winds and Driest Conditions of the Season, PG&E Will Turn Off Power for Safety to Approximately 361,000 Customers in Targeted Parts of 36 Counties and 17 Tribal Communities

San Francisco, CA…Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) will de-energize certain electrical lines for safety starting this morning (Sunday, Oct. 25) as part of a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS). PG&E is calling a PSPS due to a significant, offshore wind event starting Sunday that is forecast to have the driest humidity levels and the […]

Power Update, Angels Food Market Should be Open on Monday

Power Update, Angels Food Market Should be Open on Monday

Angels Camp, CA…We have a new update to share with our customers regarding Angels Food Market…The store will stayed open till 6pm today, Sunday Oct 25, instead of 4pm which was previously reported. Furthermore, there is a high probability that power at Angels Food Market will not be interrupted over the course of the next […]

Power Update Angels Food Market

Power Update Angels Food Market

Angels Camp, CA…Due to the projected PG&E PSPS, Angels Food Market will be closing at 4pm on Sunday, October 25, and will re-open when the power is restored. Sierra Hills Market and SH Natural Foods in Murphys, however, will be open for business as usual as we will have generator power at these 2 locations. […]

“Stepping Up!” for Women’s Health Mark Twain Medical Center Online Workshop Oct. 29

“Stepping Up!” for Women’s Health Mark Twain Medical Center Online Workshop Oct. 29

San Andreas, CA… The Stepping Up! for Women’s Health virtual workshop will be held via Zoom at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 29. It is easy to register through the MTMC Webpage. Mark Twain Medical Center (MTMC) is bringing together local physical and mental health experts for a unique, online workshop to discuss women’s issues, […]

Calaveras Public Utilities Urge Water Conservation Due to PG&E Public Safety Power Shutoff Potential October 25 into October 27

Calaveras Public Utilities Urge Water Conservation Due to PG&E Public Safety Power Shutoff Potential October 25 into October 27

San Andreas, CA…Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) announced that there is a Public Safety Power Shutoff Potential from Sunday, October 25 into Tuesday, October 27 and could remain off for as long as five days. Water and sewer utilities across Calaveras County are jointly urging customers to conserve water and only use it for […]

Potential Sunday/Oct. 25 PSPS Event: PG&E May Need to Proactively Turn Off Power for Safety to Approximately 466,000 Customers Across Northern and Central California

Potential Sunday/Oct. 25 PSPS Event: PG&E May Need to Proactively Turn Off Power for Safety to Approximately 466,000 Customers Across Northern and Central California

San Francisco, CA…Pacific Gas and Electric Company’s (PG&E) Emergency Operations Center, Meteorology team and Wildfire Safety Operations Center are working together and tracking a significant, offshore wind event starting Sunday that is forecast to have the driest humidity levels and the strongest winds of the wildfire season thus far. PG&E has notified customers in targeted portions […]