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
Calaveras County, CA…Calaveras Transit has added Arnold to the Saturday Hopper route serving County towns from Valley Springs to Murphys. The new bus stop is in the Meadowmont Shopping Center (Big Trees Market) parking lot. Passengers can catch the Hopper at the Big Trees Market parking lot at 11:25, 12:40, or 4:55 on Saturdays and […]
Sutter Creek, CA…Set in the heart of Sutter Creek, Knight Foundry – America’s last water-powered foundry and machine shop and a premier relic of Mother Lode gold mining history – will open its doors to the public at its first Open House on Saturday, March 4, from 10am to 4pm. This is the first time […]
Calaveras County, CA…“Tom’s World” is the 4th Congressional District of California stretching from Lake Tahoe in the North to Yosemite in the South, including most of the western foothills of the Sierra Nevada. It’s a reliably Red District where Donald Trump won 54% of all votes cast in 2016 and Tom won 63%. Tom won […]
Murphys, CA…A pro-Measure B sign near the Gold Creek neighborhood on highway 26 was heavily damaged by vandals over night on Saturday, February 25. The sign, having been erected only two days prior was taken down from its supporting structure, which was also damaged, and sliced with a sharp instrument. David Tunno of The Committee […]
Sutter Creek, CA…The Mother Lode Friends of Music, the regional organization of classical music performances, presents a concert of music by American composers on Sunday, March 12, at the Sutter Creek Theatre, 44 Main Street, in Sutter Creek, starting at 3 pm. The centerpiece of the program will be the Appalachian Spring by Aaron Copland […]
Sonora, CA… Tuolumne County Sheriff’s logs for February 23rd are enclosed: TUOLUMNE COUNTY SHERIFF MEDIA BULLETIN Thursday, February 23, 2017 00:45 TRAFFIC STOP 1702230001 Officer initiated activity at Standard Rd/Camage Av, Sonora. . Disposition: Warning Given (Used for 11-95s). 01:49 TRAFFIC STOP 1702230003 Officer initiated activity at Ralphs Station, Tuolumne Rd/Soulsbyville Rd, Sonora.Unreadable plate-station wagon. […]
San Andreas, CA…The latest activity logs for the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Deputies are attached: Daily_Log_02-23-2017 Daily_Log_02-24-2017 Daily_Log_02-25-2017 Daily_Log_02-26-2017
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, February 26, 2017, through Thursday night, March 2, 2017, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 a.m. Detours are in place […]
Tuolumne County, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform one-way traffic control on eastbound and westbound State Route 120 from Ferretti Road to the South Fork Tuolumne Bridge for various activities. Crews will be working as follows: Ferretti Road to Elder Road on Monday, February 27, 2017, from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., for […]
Calaveras County, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has closed eastbound and westbound State Route 26 (SR-26) from Higdon Road to the North Fork Mokelumne River Bridge, just west of West Point, for road repairs due to storm damage. The full highway closure will continue as repairs are being made with an estimated date for […]
Calaveras County, CA… The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform one-way traffic control on eastbound and westbound State Route 26 (SR-26) from Gill Haven Drive to east of Alabama Hill for slope repair and clearing. Crews will begin work Monday, February 27, 2017, through Friday, March 3, 2017, from 7:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. […]
Calaveras County, CA… The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform one-way traffic control on eastbound and westbound State Route 4 from Batten Road in Vallecito to Meko Drive in Camp Connell for tree work. Crews will begin work on Monday, February 27, 2017, through Friday, March 3, 2017, from 6:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. […]
Burlingame, CA…CTA President Eric Heins issued the following statement concerning new actions by the Trump administration revoking the Obama administration’s May 2016 guidelines that protected the rights of transgender students by allowing them access to the restrooms and locker rooms consistent with their gender identity – rights they still have under California law: “California’s educators […]
White Pines, CA…By now, it’s common knowledge that we have a serious issue with the storm damage in Calaveras County and on Blagen Road in White Pines. Blagen Road is one area that has been impacted by damage as many other areas in Calaveras County. On Tuesday, February 28th, at the Board of Supervisors meeting, […]
Tigard, OR…48-year-old David E. Otto of Tigard Oregon was arrested on felony charges originating from an investigation initiated by the Sonora Police Department. On November 20th of 2016, The Sonora Police Department responded to a call involving inappropriate messages being distributed over social media. When Officer Mallon arrived, he discovered that an adult was possibly […]
Angels Camp, CA…Calaveras County Arts Council is proud to present the Orchestra of the Mother Lode Friends of Music, with Ryan Murray as conductor at 3 p.m. on Sunday, March 5, 2017. The Chamber Orchestra will perform a concert of music by American composers: Adagio for Strings by Samuel Barber; “Appalachian Spring” by Aaron Copland; […]
Jamestown, CA…To celebrate the opening of the excursion train ride season on April 1-2, 2017, Railtown 1897 State Historic Park is offering FREE train rides behind their 1952 Baldwin Whitcomb No.1265 historic diesel locomotive all weekend long. With departures at 10:30 a.m., noon, 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m., weekend train ride guests enjoy a memorable […]
Sacramento, CA…The Red Cross shelter at Los Molinos High School in Los Molinos, CA (Tehama County) closed at 5:00 pm Thursday, February 23, 2017. While open the shelter served as a temporary home for 47 evacuees providing comfort and care along with 131 meals and 220 snacks. The Red Cross shelter at the Silver Dollar […]
