Murphys, CA…We all know how important the buzz of the friendly bee is to agriculture and our next FREE Educational Meeting is all about creating Bee Friendly Environments in the vineyard or garden. Join us March 3rd at The Murphys Historic Hotel at 9am. Come early and order the best breakfast in town! Calaveras Winegrape […]
Murphys, CA…Milliaire Winery is hosting another popular Sip and Paint event on Friday, March 17th. These events are all the rage, where everyone paints the same scene on canvas under the step by step direction of local artist Mary Sexton. They supply the canvas, brushes, paints, aprons and instruction and you just bring your creativity […]
Visalia, CA…As technology continues to revolutionize American education, the number of students turning to virtual and blended learning programs continues to grow. In fact, from September 2015 to September 2016, California Connections Academy @ Ripon saw student enrollment increase by 23 percent. The school, serving students in kindergarten through 12th grade who reside in Alameda, […]
San Andreas, CA…What’s rarer than a four-leaf clover? Getting THIS fantastic deal on cat adoptions during the entire month of March! All felines adopted from the Calaveras Humane Society have been spayed/neutered, fully vaccinated, microchipped, tested for FIV/FeLV and more. Now THAT’S as lucky as a leprechaun! Visit our adoption page to see who’s available.
San Andreas, CA…The latest activity logs for the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Deputies are attached: Daily_Log_02-28-2017
Murphys, CA…Planning to spend a Saturday shopping in Murphys, try out the new Saturday Hopper bus service running between Valley Springs and Murphys. Perfect for Irish Day on March 18, 2017. Saturdays in Murphys – Walking Tours of Historic Downtown Murphys are available at no charge (donations gratefully accepted) on Saturday mornings at 10am leaving […]
Angels Camp, CA…The Calaveras Youth Mentoring Program is pleased to honor Valley Springs resident Hugh Logan as the March 2017 Mentor of the Month. It has been a little over a year since Hugh and his 14-year-old mentee, Abel, began their friendship. “Hugh is a wonderful mentor,” said Katie Lackler, coordinator for the Calaveras Youth […]
San Andreas, CA…Peacefully Sarah Louise Locke passed away in her sleep while at her home in San Andreas, California. She lost her courageous battle with cancer on Thursday, February 23. She was born on October 16, 1934 in Norwich, New York to Harriett and Gerald Marvin. Sarah received a Bachelor of Science in accounting from […]
Arnold, CA…Due to the failure of a main pressure-reducing valve in the old Meadowmont Golf Course at around 11:30 a.m. Tuesday Feb. 28, about 500 to 1,000 customers in the Meadowmont area are experiencing a water outage. CCWD crews are assessing the problem and will begin making repairs as soon as possible. The District does […]
San Andreas, CA…Party one was driving southbound on SR-49 at an unknown speed. The driver allowed his vehicle to drift onto the west shoulder of SR-49( right). The driver turned his vehicle to the left and lost control. The vehicle entered onto the east (left) shoulder of SR-49 and impacted a raised asphalt curb. The […]
San Andreas, CA… Mr. Kerstan was walking southbound on the sidewalk of SR -49 and California Street, when he stepped off the sidewalk and into the crosswalk. Mr. Kerstan noticed the approaching vehicle was slowing so he began to cross the street. While Mr. Kerstan was in the crosswalk, the vehicle struck MR. Kerstan and […]
San Andreas, CA…Winge and Phelps were traveling westbound on S. Petersburg Road in Vehicle-1 (Ford), west of N. Shore Ct. Winge needed to make a U-turn, but the reverse gear in Vehicle-1 was not functioning (a previously known issue). Phelps got out of Vehicle-1 to push it backwards, due to the reverse gear not functioning. […]
San Andreas, CA…On February 25th at 4:03 p.m. a male was driving a 2011 Dodge Dakota eastbound on Higdon Road, approaching Cedar Lane at approximately 35 miles per hour. The driver made an unsafe turning movement and allowed the Dodge to travel off the roadway where it collided with a dirt embankment on the south […]
Angels Camp, CA…Did you know that the 39th District Agricultural Association Board of Directors are appointed by the Governor of the State? After a grueling appointment process they serve at the pleasure of the Governor. It is an unpaid position. They are ultimately responsible for every aspect of the District including the grounds, financial health, […]
San Andreas, CA…The latest activity logs for the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Deputies are attached: Daily_Log_02-27-2017
Kansas City, MO…The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. and its Auxiliary proudly announce Savannah Wittman, a senior at Bret Harte High School in Angels Camp, Calif., was named first-place national winner and recipient of the $30,000 T.C. Selman Memorial Scholarship award in the 2016-17 Voice of Democracy Scholarship program. The announcement was made […]
La Grange, CA…Time for a Spring joy-ride, destination La Grange. The Odd Fellows of LaFayette Historical Lodge #65 remind you of our monthly breakfast, always on the second Sunday at the IOOF Hall in downtown La Grange. Sunday March 12th is the date this month. Breakfast hours are 8 to 11 am, with a menu […]
Sonora,CA…There are still tickets available for the K-9 Fundraiser taking place on April 1st. The K-9 Dinner will be held at Black Oak Casino and Resort. This year’s dinner will be fully catered by Black Oak Casino, with fantastic raffle prizes, silent and live auctions; including some amazing prizes such as a 5 night stay […]
Jamestown, CA…On February 27, 2017 at approximately 7:15 pm, CHP dispatch received a call of a subject that was seen staggering before getting into a black Chevrolet Silverado pickup and appeared under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. The reporting witness advised that the subject, later identified as 60 year old Jamestown resident Timothy Brown, […]
San Andreas, CA…It’s nearly that time of year again!! Always guaranteed to be a great time! Hurry and get your tickets!Please join us for our annual fundraiser. This event give us a chance to mingle with the wonderful citizens who support us daily, while raising funds to give back to cause throughout the county. Each […]
Murphys, CA…Now in its 20th year, the Spring Obsession Art Show celebrates the annual release of Obsession Wines, part of the Ironstone Vineyards portfolio. During the reception, the Open Division judging panel announces the winning artist while members of the Kautz family (proprietors of Ironstone Vineyards) unveils the the winning artwork. The selected piece is […]
Soulsbyville, CA…Last night just before 11 PM, Deputies responded to a home in the 20000 block of Bonnie Ct. in Soulsbyville in regards to a suspicious circumstance involving a man who appeared on the homeowner’s porch asking for help and claiming to have been shot. When Deputies arrived at the home they found a man […]
San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors is holding a regular meeting on Tuesday, February 28th at 8:00 a.m. On the agenda is a public hearing and adoption of a resolution upholding the Planning Commission’s denial of the appeal of the Planning Director’s denial of Commercial Cannabis Registration 2016-538 for Scott Hoff on 4837 […]
Murphys, CA…The Calaveras County Commission on Aging prioritized 2017 goals and objectives at a lively session held at Common Ground Senior Services in San Andreas on February 3, 2017. Very high on the list is to familiarize volunteers with the organization and its works. Towards this goal, the March Commission on Aging meeting March 3, […]
West Point, CA…TICKETS NOW ON SALE!! Blue Mountain Theater presents this Agatha Christie Murder mystery. Opening night Gala is Friday March 17th, doors at 6:30, showtime at 7:30 continuing for three weekends, Friday and Saturday nights. There will also be two special Sunday Matinees, March 19th and 26th at 2:00 pm. Tickets are available at […]
Amador County, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform one-way traffic control on eastbound and westbound State Route 88 from Kays Road to the Amador/Alpine County line (Kirkwood) for pavement repair. Crews will begin work Wednesday, March 1, 2017, through Friday, March 3, 2017, from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Motorists should expect up […]
Calaveras County,CA…The next Calaveras County “Drop the Drugs” event is coming up on Saturday, March 4, 2017 from 9am-noon at two locations in the county. “Drop the Drugs” sites are the parking lots at: Calaveras County Office of Education, Angels Camp (next to Calaveras Lumber) Toyon Middle School, between San Andreas and Valley Springs During […]
Calaveras County, CA…Dear Editor, This is concerning the cannabis growing issue. Perhaps we are making this issue more complicated than necessary. Isn’t cannabis growing a unique land use? If so, the general plan and zoning code should provide for locations which do not adversely affect neighbors. The BOS could form a balanced committee under the […]
Calaveras County, CA…On February 1st, the Arnold Lions presented a SMART Brailler to the Calaveras County Office of Education. Ms. Denise Ferrin, a Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments, is shown here accepting this $2,000 machine on behalf of the county. The machine has a video screen that displays SimBraille and large print, combined with […]
Sonora, CA… Tuolumne County Sheriff’s logs through February 26th are enclosed: Sheriff’s Daily Report 02-24-2017 Sheriff’s Daily Report 02-25-2017 Sheriff’s Daily Report 02-26-2017
