Sacramento, CA…Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today delivered his State of the State address, departing with the traditional practice of listing every issue and restating every priority to focus on the “broader context of our country and its challenges.” In his remarks the Governor vowed to “defend everybody – every man, woman and child – […]
Angels Camp, CA…The California Carnival believes the details make all the difference — their attention to the little things makes your experience the best it can be. Since their founding in 1981, they have worked diligently to ensure that they provide the community the excitement of the carnival rolling into town with the security of […]
Sonora, CA…Opening keynote speaker, Derek Maxson, will discuss the challenges he has faced as the co-founder and now Strategist of Front Porch, Inc. His business expertise and visionary insights have enabled Front Porch to continually bring Internet providers multiple new streams of revenue. Mr. Maxson oversees the technology strategy and development functions for Front Porch’s […]
Jackson, CA…Foothill Conservancy Secretary-Treasurer Laurie Webb, R.N., of Sutter Creek was recently named one of two recipients of this year’s Margaret Dalton Golden Acorn Award, along with Sutter Creek City Councilman Robin Peters. The award is given annually by the Jackson Band of Miwuk Indians and the Amador County Chamber of Commerce to “honor local […]
San Andreas, CA…The latest activity logs for the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Deputies are attached: CALAVERAS COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE MEDIA BULLETIN Monday, January 23, 2017 00:02 Suspicious or Parked Vehicle 1701230001 Officer initiated activity at Vista Del Lago Dr, Valley Springs. . Disposition: No Report Taken. 02:03 Suspicious or Parked Vehicle 1701230004 Officer initiated activity at […]
Sonora, CA… Tuolumne County Sheriff’s logs through January 22nd are enclosed: Sheriff’s Daily Report 01-20-2017 Sheriff’s Daily Report 01-21-2017 Sheriff’s Daily Report 01-22-2017
Hathaway Pines, CA…On Friday, January 13, 2017, Carla Sue Laucci lost her battle with cancer at Mark Twain Hospital in San Andreas, just weeks after her 71st birthday. It was a shock and surprise to her devastated family and she is survived by her husband John Laucci, her daughter Rosa Laucci, her sister Darlene Gery […]
San Francisco, CA…Today the Sierra Meadows Partnership, spearheaded by non-profit conservation organization California Trout and comprising a broad coalition of government agencies, scientists, non-profit conservation organizations and other stakeholders, announced the release of the Sierra Meadows Strategy. The strategy outlines an action plan to restore and protect 30,000 acres of mountain meadowlands in the greater […]
Sonora, CA…Stanislaus National Forest and the Tuolumne River Trust are hosting a community volunteer tree planning information session at 6 p.m., Jan. 28 at the Forest Service headquarters, 19777 Greenley Road, Sonora. The Rim Fire of 2013 burned more than 257,000 acres on the Stanislaus National Forest. “We want the community to help us reforest […]
Angels Camp, CA…Bret Harte Senior Savannah Wittman took first place in the Veterans of Foreign Wars Voices of Democracy speech contest. Her speech (audio recording attached) addressed the theme: My Responsibility to America. Her first place speech earned her $2000 and a trip to Washington D.C. the last week of February to represent the VFW […]
San Andreas, CA…The latest activity logs for the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Deputies are attached: Daily_Log_01-20-2017 Daily_Log_01-21-2017 Daily_Log_01-22-2017
Stockton, CA…The California Transportation Commission (CTC) has adopted 49 projects, valued at more than $127 million, to support needed upkeep on California’s aging roads and bridges, make upgrades to transit and rail systems and encourage use of alternative forms of transportation, including biking and walking. “Caltrans is working to ensure every dollar counts when it […]
Angels Camp, CA…On Wednesday, January 18 eleven Bret Harte FFA members traveled to Linden High School to compete in the Delta Cal Sectional FFA speaking contest. These competitors participated in four different contests against eighteen other FFA Chapters. Representing Bret Harte for the Job Interview contest were seniors Bailey Van Zant and Maddie Walraven, who […]
San Andreas, CA…NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, due to unscheduled vacancies and expiration of terms, the Calaveras County Board of Supervisors encourages interested and qualified persons to apply for membership to the following County boards, committees or commissions: Assessment Appeals Board Act in a quasi-judicial capacity in determining the full value of property or to […]
Murphys, CA…January, the beginning of a new year, seems like a great time to think about success. What does success mean to you? What successes have you had in the past? What goals/successes lie ahead for you? We, at Mind Matters, find success when our clients find success. I’d like to share two examples of […]
San Andreas,CA…2017 activities for the Commission on Aging will be made at a planning session February 3, 2017 at 9:30 am at The Link, 130 E. St. Charles St., San Andreas. Commissioners will look at the viability of existing projects and be asked to identify and submit new projects to accomplish its mission. The COA […]
Tuolumne, CA…This morning just after 2 AM, Cpl. Donaldson made a traffic stop on a 2001 silver Nissan Sentra at Zeni Lane in Tuolumne for a license plate light out, a malfunctioning headlight, and an unreadable license plate. The driver, 35 year old Joaquin Duarte from Ceres and passenger 37 year old Gregory Meder from […]
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, January 23, 2017, through Friday, January 27, 2017, from 6:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. Motorists […]
Sonora, CA… Tuolumne County Sheriff’s logs through January 19th are enclosed: Sheriff’s Daily Report 01-18-2017 Sheriff’s Daily Report 01-19-2017
Calaveras County, CA…During the last several weeks there has been an increase in clinic visits and hospitalizations for influenza throughout California. Influenza activity is at higher than expected levels in California, and elevated activity is being reported from all regions of the state including Tuolumne and Calaveras Counties. Although Mariposa County has not experienced an […]
Sutter Creek,CA…At approximately 4:50 this morning, party one was driving a 2010 Ford ambulance eastbound on Ridge Road near Dapple Drive responding to a medical aid call with lights and siren activated at approximately 45 miles per hour. The driver suddenly observed a tree falling into his lane of travel from the south roadway edge. […]
Arnold, CA… William Randolph “Randy” Abernethy was born 22 August 1937 to Peter and Jesse Abernethy in Hickory, North Carolina. He had two brothers, Peter (Boise, ID) and John (deceased) and a sister, Hannah (Anchorage, Alaska). Randy graduated from University of NC at Chapel Hill, North Carolina. He married Kay Payne, and had two children, […]
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, January 22, 2017, through Friday, January 27, 2017, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 a.m. Detours are in place and additional […]
Angels Camp,CA…In country music, a last name like LeDoux casts a big, storied and bittersweet shadow, but it’s one Ned LeDoux doesn’t mind standing in one bit. Having been a drummer in his dad Chris’ band Western Underground since 1998, Ned knew from an early age that he had “no plan b” but to play […]
San Andreas, CA…The latest activity logs for the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Deputies are attached: CALAVERAS COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE MEDIA BULLETIN Thursday, January 19, 2017 00:08 Disturbance 1701190002 Occurred on W Saint Charles St, San Andreas. Caller can hear screaming. . Disposition: No Report Taken. 00:12 Disturbance 1701190003 Occurred at Russell Rd/W Saint Charles St, San […]
Sacramento, CA…The Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC) installed its 2017 Officers and presented its Rural Leadership Awards at their annual reception in Sacramento earlier this week. Tehama County Supervisor Bob Williams was installed as Chair, Humboldt County Supervisor Rex Bohn was installed as First Vice Chair, and Tuolumne County Supervisor Randy Hanvelt was installed […]
San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors is holding a regular meeting on Tuesday, January 24th at 8:00 a.m. On the agenda is the adoption of a resolution upholding the Planning Commission’s denial of the appeal of the Planning Director’s denial of Commercial Cannabis Registration. Another item on the agenda is to receive a […]
Twain Harte, CA…Earlier this morning over 8000 people in the Twain Harte area were without power and over 1700 in Mi Wuk Village. PG&E sent a repair crew to the locations where they found there was a problem with the transformer and damaged equipment on a power pole. Almost all power has been restored with […]
Murphys, CA…LOOK! It’s a Chili Cookoff! Super Bowl Sunday! At Murphys Historic Hotel! Procedes benefit Hospice of Amador and Calaveras and The Resource Connection Food Bank. The Resource Connection’s Food Bank offers opportunities for eligible Calaveras County families and individuals to receive nutritious food at the main San Andreas site and at mobile pantries and […]
Murphys, CA…Join us for our Eleventh Annual Taste of Calaveras, a food, wine and art experience. Saturday, April 22nd 12:00 – 4:00 PM. We are so excited to celebrate our tenth year Taste of Calaveras event at a new location this year – Ironstone Vineyards in Murphys, CA. Our event has grown over the past […]
