2017 Miss Calaveras: Seven Compete For Title

2017 Miss Calaveras: Seven Compete For Title

Angels Camp, CA…The Calaveras County Fair and Jumping Frog Jubilee is pleased to announce that seven young women are set to compete in the 2017 Miss Calaveras Scholarship Pageant. The Miss Calaveras Scholarship pageant will occur on Thursday, May 18 at 8 p.m. The pageant consists of five categories: interview, health and fitness, talent, and […]

Chuck Duffy 1934 ~ 2017

Chuck Duffy 1934 ~ 2017

Angels Camp, CA…Angels Camp lost one of its angels Thursday, March 2 2017. Chuck Duffy (Country Cloth Shop) passed away suddenly surrounded by family, he was 83 years old. He was a US Navy Veteran. Born in Detroit Michigan, he moved to Los Angeles at the age of 9 then to Alhambra, Calif where he […]

Alberta Mae Castle 1933~2017

Alberta Mae Castle 1933~2017

Angels Camp, CA…Alberta Mae Castle, 84, passed away on March 1, 2017. She was born to James and Mae Chappell of Angels Camp and lived her entire life in Calaveras County. Married 67 years to Howard A.Castle she was preceded in death by a brother Clayton Chappell and son Guy David Castle. Alberta has a […]

RCRC Members Outline Federal Priorities On Behalf Of California’s Rural Counties

RCRC Members Outline Federal  Priorities On Behalf Of California’s Rural Counties

Sacramento, CA…Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC) Officers, Members, and staff met with key federal policymakers and staff in Washington, D.C. this week to highlight current issues impacting California’s rural counties. The federal priorities for rural California include Federal Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILT), wildfire suppression funding, reauthorization of the Secure Rural Schools and […]

Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Logs For March 2nd

Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Logs For March 2nd

Sonora, CA… Tuolumne County Sheriff’s logs for March 2nd are enclosed: TUOLUMNE COUNTY SHERIFF MEDIA BULLETIN Thursday, March 2, 2017 00:15 TRAFFIC STOP 1703020001 Officer initiated activity at Bank Of America, S Washington St, Sonora City. . Disposition: Warning Given (Used for 11-95s). 02:02 TRAFFIC STOP 1703020002 Officer initiated activity at Peaceful Oak Rd/Mono Wy, […]

CCWD Regular Board Meeting Wednesday, March 8th

CCWD Regular Board Meeting Wednesday, March 8th

San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Water District is holding a regular Board meeting on Wednesday, March 8th at 9:00 a.m. On the agenda is the discussion and/or action regarding amending the FY 2016-17 CIP Budget for the Ebbetts Pass, Big Trees South Zone Redwood Potable Water Storage Tanks Wildfire Hazard Mitigation. The meeting will be […]

Board Of Supervisors Notice Of Public Hearing

Board Of Supervisors  Notice Of Public Hearing

San Andreas, CA…OTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Calaveras County Board of Supervisors will conduct a public hearing on a General Plan Amendment to the Safety Element, incorporating by reference the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (2016-1097), on Tuesday, March 14, 2017 at 9:00 a. m. or soon thereafter. The public hearing will be held in […]

Calaveras County Public Access TV Studio PATV Schedule Through March 9th & Dr Randall Smart, Discussing Gout With Host Mike Taylor

Calaveras County Public Access TV Studio PATV Schedule Through March 9th & Dr Randall Smart, Discussing Gout With Host Mike Taylor

San Andreas, CA…Calaveras Community TV is located in San Andreas, CA. We are a non-profit organization which helps facilitate the local studio and air original community programming to your home. The goals for PEG Access Television are to promote free speech, foster diverse points of view, encourage communications, create opportunities, encourage artistic expression, expand educational […]

Highway Closure On James E. Roberts Memorial Bridge In Tuolumne County

Highway Closure On James E. Roberts Memorial Bridge In Tuolumne County

Tuolumne County, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will close eastbound and westbound State Route 120 at the James E. Roberts Bridge in Tuolumne County for bridge work. Access to the bridge is prohibited Sunday night, March 5, 2017, through Thursday night, March 9, 2017, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 a.m. Detours are in place […]

Delays On SR 120 From Forest Road To South Fork Tuolumne River Bridge

Delays On SR 120 From Forest Road To South Fork Tuolumne River Bridge

Tuolumne County, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform one-way traffic control on eastbound and westbound State Route 120 from Forest Road to the South Fork Tuolumne River Bridge for various activities. Crews will be working Monday, March 6, 2017, through Friday, March 10, 2017, from 7:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Motorists should expect […]

Calaveras Basketball Presents The 2017: Mother Lode Madness 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament

Calaveras Basketball Presents The 2017: Mother Lode Madness 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament

San Andreas, CA…Get your team formed and sign-up now for the annual Mother Lode Madness 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament. Divisions for all ages! Cost: $50 per team (up to four players allowed per team) Boys and Girls Divisions: Youth (coed: 3rd/4th grade); Elementary (up to 6th grade); Middle School (7th/8th); JV (9th/10th); High School […]

Greenhorn Creek Golf Resort Men’s Club Results: Wednesday March 1st

Greenhorn Creek Golf Resort Men’s Club Results: Wednesday March 1st

Angels Camp,CA…Angels Camp, CA…As one of Northern California’s best golf courses and communities, Greenhorn Creek offers more of the fastest, truest greens in the state. The 18-hole course was redesigned by Robert Trent Jones II and along with Mother Nature; Greenhorn Creek delivers one of California’s finest golf experiences.  You’ll discover 18 holes of championship […]

Ban Proponents Admit That Ballot Argument Claiming “Billions” Available From The Feds Is Unsupported; Hearing On Challenge To Other Ballot Arguments Set For Tuesday

Ban Proponents Admit That Ballot Argument Claiming “Billions” Available From The Feds Is Unsupported; Hearing On Challenge To Other Ballot Arguments Set For Tuesday

San Andreas, CA…Faced with a legal challenge from longtime Calaveras County resident, Bob Bowerman, supporters of Measure B, Bill McManus and David Tunno, conceded that they do not have sufficient facts to back their claim that “Billions of extra dollars to fight marijuana are available from the feds.” In a document filed with the Superior […]

Yosemite National Park Working To Repair Big Oak Flat Road

Yosemite National Park Working To Repair Big Oak Flat Road

Yosemite National Park, CA…Yosemite National Park is moving forward with repairs to the damaged Big Oak Flat Road (Highway 120 West) leading to Yosemite Valley. Severe storms have impacted the road and it continues to be unsafe for vehicular travel, and has been closed since late February. The Federal Highways Administration has selected a contractor […]

Calaveras County Association Of Realtors Seeks Government Affairs Director

Calaveras County Association Of Realtors Seeks Government Affairs Director

Angels Camp, CA…Influential REALTOR® association based in beautiful Calaveras County seeks dynamic, experienced Government Affairs Director to be local REALTOR® association voice in local government affairs, and liaison with C.A.R. and N.A.R. for state and federal government issues. The successful applicant will possess: – A bachelor’s degree in political science or related field; or equivalent […]

Leadership Calaveras Applications Open For Class Of 2017

Leadership Calaveras Applications Open For Class Of 2017

San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Chamber of Commerce is now accepting applications for their 2017 Leadership Calaveras program which starts in June. This program is designed to encourage the development of community leaders, identify local issues and needs, and explore solutions. The Leadership program was conceived in 1996 following discussions between the Calaveras County Chamber […]

Calaveras Youth Mentoring Orientation

Calaveras Youth Mentoring Orientation

Murphys, CA…The Calaveras Youth Mentoring Program matches adult mentors with local young people. Mentors provide consistent, one-to-one support to Calaveras youth in achieving their goals and reaching their potential. The Mentoring Program provides ongoing training, group activities, and mentoring advice and support. Mentors spend at least two hours a week with their assigned “mentee” for […]

Recognize Heroes Who Bring Hope To People In Need During Red Cross Month

Recognize Heroes Who Bring Hope To People In Need  During Red Cross Month

Sacramento,CA… The American Red Cross is recognizing the country’s everyday heroes during Red Cross Month. “March is Red Cross Month, the perfect time to honor our Red Cross volunteers, blood donors and financial contributors who bring hope to people facing life’s emergencies,” said Gary Strong, CEO for the Red Cross Gold Country Region. “During Red […]

New CHP Officers To Be Sworn In

New CHP Officers To Be Sworn In

West Sacramento, CA…The California Highway Patrol (CHP) will swear in 126 new officers during a graduation ceremony at the CHP Academy in West Sacramento. Throughout 28 weeks of training, these men and women have been preparing to provide the highest level of Safety, Service, and Security to the people of California. Following Friday’s graduation ceremony, […]

Senator Gaines Introduces Fire Tax Repeal

Senator Gaines Introduces Fire Tax Repeal

Sacramento, CA…In his continued efforts to fight against the illegal fire tax, Senator Ted Gaines (R-El Dorado) today announced Senate Bill 9, a measure to repeal the tax. ‘This fire tax is illegal and unfair – plain and simple,” said Senator Gaines. “Many rural property owners already pay local fire agencies for protection so it […]