Kennedy Meadows, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will be relocating the State Route 108/Sonora Pass closure gate out to Kennedy Meadows as of 2:00 p.m. on Friday, April 18, 2025. The Caltrans Longbarn Maintenance Crew has continued to make good progress clearing Sonora Pass this season. During the past week maintenance crews were able […]
Murphys, CA…James Schonert was transferred to heaven on April 11th 2025 at the age of 92. Where he will live eternally with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Jim was a longtime member of Big Trees Community Bible Church and a teacher at Bret Harte High School for 20 years. He taught mostly wood shop, […]
Bear Valley, CA…Big Easter & Closing Weekend at Bear Valley Adventure Company! All the details are below… Last Day is April 20th BVAC will celebrate a fantastic winter season with a few fun events this coming weekend before closing our groomed trails and tubing hills on Sunday, April 20th. To help close the 2024/25 cross-country […]
San Andreas, CA…Spring isn’t just for decluttering your home—it’s the perfect time to refresh your health routine with your annual physical. Your primary care physician can provide you with options to promote a healthier future, from cancer screenings to vaccinations for infectious diseases. Add preventive care to your wellness spring cleaning routine and schedule an […]
Sacramento, CA…A new online streamlining request process cuts bureaucratic red tape and now makes it faster to get state approval to implement forest and vegetation management projects, which are critical to reducing the risk of catastrophic wildfires. This new process will shorten project approvals to as little as 30 days – saving a year or […]
Sonora, CA…The latest Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Deputies Activity Logs are enclosed… Wednesday, April 16, 2025 00:22 PHYSICAL DISPUTE 2504160001 Occurred on Ferretti Rd, in Groveland, CA. 415. Disposition: Report Taken. 02:08 POSSIBLE CORONERS CASE 2504160002 Occurred at Unit 7 on Ponderosa Dr, in Sonora City, CA. 11-44. Disposition: Coroners Case Natural Causes. 02:13 PATROL CHECK […]
San Andreas, CA…The latest activity logs for the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Deputies are below. Wednesday, April 16, 2025 00:00 Traffic Stop 2504160001 Officer initiated activity at Hwy 4/Northwood Dr, Murphys, CA. Disposition: No Report Taken. 00:22 Trespass 2504160003 Occurred on Brandy Ln, in Burson, CA. Disposition: No Report Taken. 01:00 911 Misdial 2504160005 Occurred on […]
Sonora, CA…The latest Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Deputies Activity Logs are enclosed… Tuesday, April 15, 2025 00:05 PATROL CHECK 2504150002 Officer initiated activity at Humane Society Of Tuolumne Count, Victoria Pl, Jamestown, CA. Disposition: Crime Prevention, Patrol Check. 00:12 TRAFFIC STOP 2504150003 Officer initiated activity at Rawhide Rd/Pulpit Rock Rd, Jamestown, CA. Light col suv unreadable […]
San Andreas, CA…The latest activity logs for the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Deputies are below. Tuesday, April 15, 2025 00:18 Suspicious or Parked Vehicle 2504150002 Officer initiated activity at Hogan Dam Rd/Harper Ln, Valley Springs, CA. Disposition: No Report Taken. 00:26 Suspicious or Parked Vehicle 2504150003 Officer initiated activity at Hogan Dam Rd, Valley Springs, CA. […]
San Andreas, CA…The latest activity logs for the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Deputies are below. Monday, April 14, 2025 00:39 Burglary in Progress 2504140002 Occurred on Jones St, in Murphys, CA. Disposition: No Report Taken. 01:37 Traffic Stop 2504140005 Officer initiated activity at Main St/Church St, Murphys, CA. Disposition: Citation Issued. 01:48 Suspicious or Parked Vehicle […]
Washington, DC…President Trump announced a first-of-its-kind overhaul of Federal procurement policy in order to increase competition and efficiency while decreasing costs. The Office of Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP) within the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) will conduct a sweeping review and rewrite of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR). As the world’s largest buyer, spending […]
Washington, DC…Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) is currently in El Salvador out of concern for an illegal immigrant MS-13 gang member and human trafficker, for whom he “won’t stop fighting until he’s home.”. The criminal illegal immigrant is already home — he’s a Salvadoran citizen. Where was the Maryland senator’s concern when one of his own constituents, […]
Sacramento, CA…Today, Senator Shannon Grove (R–Bakersfield) proudly announced that Senate Bill 712, also known as Leno’s Law, has passed out of the Senate Transportation Committee with bipartisan support. SB 712 removes outdated smog check requirements for classic vehicles that are 35 model years or older, ensuring these icons of California’s automotive history remain on the road and part of our cultural identity. […]
San Andreas, CA…Michele J. Sackman June 15, 1949 ~ April 13, 2025 (age 75). Michele “Mitz” Jauregui Sackman, 75, passed away on April 13, 2025, in San Andreas, CA. Michele was born on June 15, 1949, in Chicago, IL to parents Stephen and Wilma (Bass) Jauregui. She was one of ten siblings, seven surviving. Michele […]
Mountain Ranch, CA…In 1950, we started out as a family operation with Erich’s father and mother, August and Freida Sender, in a century-old adobe building. The upstairs was home to the Sender family, and the first floor included groceries, a meat market, a bar, and a small eating place called Opa’s Smokehouse. On Christmas morning […]
San Andreas, CA…Yes they’re back! Those Crazy Crustaceans from Louisiana! The “Mudbugs”, the “Crawdads”, yes those tasty “Crawfish” from the South! Thousands of them all flying into Calaveras County for the 5th Annual “Ragin Cajun Festival” in San Andreas, CA on Saturday April 26th. Whether it’s those Tasty Tails you crave or the Authentic Jambalaya […]
Angels Camp, CA…Mr. Melvin Randall Ogg October 4, 1922 ~ April 7, 2025 (age 102). Marine veteran Melvin Randall Ogg, a 41-year local who earned a Purple Heart for his World War ll service, passed away this past week at 102. Born on Oct. 4, 1922, Melvin Ogg was the oldest veteran in the Angels […]
Arnold, CA…Ebbetts Pass Moose Lodge Kids Easter Party is Saturday April 19th. The party is from 11am to 1pm! Games, Crafts, Raffle & Of Course Photos with the Easter Bunny!!
Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom and California Attorney General Rob Bonta today filed a lawsuit in federal court challenging President Trump’s use of emergency powers to enact broad-sweeping tariffs that hurt states, consumers, and businesses. The lawsuit argues that President Trump lacks the authority to unilaterally impose tariffs through the International Economic Emergency Powers Act, creating immediate […]
Angels Camp & Murphys, CA…Angels Food & Sierra Hills Markets Weekly Ad April 16 ~ 22! Shop Local & Save! Angels Food Market, started by Harry Croshaw, has been serving the Calaveras community since 1935. Glen, Harry’s son, eventually took over the store and then passed it along to his son, Mike, who continues to […]
San Andreas, CA…Chronic stress can impact your overall quality of life and well-being, contributing to conditions such as high blood pressure, anxiety, depression, and weakened immune function. If you’re looking for creative ways to alleviate stress and prevent its harmful effects, try these six acts of #humankindness to help yourself while helping others.
San Andreas, CA…Each year, during the second week of April, we honor our 9-1-1 Dispatchers during National Public Safety Telecommunications Week. This week-long event, established in 1981, is an opportunity to celebrate and express gratitude to those who dedicate their lives to serving the public. It is a time to recognize their hard work and […]
Arnold, CA…Big Trees Market Weekly Ad, Grocery, Produce, Meat & Deli Specials Through April 22nd! 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.