Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Logs Through January 19th
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
Influenza Running Rampant & Tips To Help You Avoid It
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 […]
Ambulance Versus Tree Trunk In Amador County
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. […]
William Randolph “Randy” Abernethy 1937-2017
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, […]
Highway Closure On SR 120 At James E. Roberts Memorial Bridge
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 […]
Ned LeDoux Coming To The Calaveras County Fair
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 […]
Calaveras County Sheriff’s Logs For January 19th
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 […]
RCRC Installs 2017 Officers & Presents Rural Leadership Awards
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 […]
Board Of Supervisors Meeting January, 24th & January 2017 Storm Damage
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 […]
Update….PG&E Has Restored Power To Most Twain Harte Area Residents
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 […]
The Murphys Historic Hotel Presents, “The 10th Annual Chili Cook-Off!”
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 […]
The Eleventh Annual Taste of Calaveras ~ Saturday, April 22nd
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 […]
Traffic Update…Traffic Hazard On Kewin Mill Road & Hillside Drive
Sonora, CA…CHP is reporting a piece of steel sticking straight up from the roadway on Kewin Mill Road and Hillside Drive. Incident: 00292 Type: Traffic Hazard Location: Kuein Mill Rd / Hillside Dr Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.064396 -120.273867 Close Detail Information 2:30 PM 2 [3] 1039 CO RDS 2:29 PM 1 [2] PIECE OF STEEL […]
CCWD Notice Of Flushing In The Greater Valley Springs Area
Valley Springs, CA…The Calaveras County Water District will be flushing its entire water distribution system in the greater Valley Springs area from January 23 through the end of March. These operations may impact CCWD customers in Rancho Calaveras, Jenny Lind Township, La Contenta and Gold Creek. Due to the large size of the system, CCWD […]
Calaveras Color Run To Benefit Calaveras Youth Organizations
San Andreas,CA…Come out and support Calaveras Youth at the 2nd Annual Color Run! Saturday, January 28th at Calaveras High School Rain or Shine. 5K Run/Walk Starts at 8:00 am Cost is $20 – $10 for T-Shirt and Color Packet $10 for the Run (or $10 Run Only Option) Visit www.calaverasyouth.org for sign up information
St. Patrick’s Helping Hands Thanks Calaveras County Foundation
Angels Camp,CA…St. Patrick’s Helping Hands would like to thank the Calaveras County Foundation for the $1000 donation to our Food Pantry. This “surprise grant” is part of their Seniors Aging in Place Initiative. The funding was due to a generous donation from the Federlein Family Fund of the San Francisco Community Foundation and is to […]
Richard Burleigh Memorial Scholarship Dance
Sonora, CA…On January 1st, 2016, Tuolumne County awoke to the New Year with sad news that one of its best-loved arts benefactors had passed, Richard Burleigh. With nearly 40 years’ experience organizing popular arts, crafts and music festivals, Burleigh will long live in the hearts of many people as the man, who brought us creative […]
Greenhorn Creek Men’s Club Tournament Cancelled Due To Weather
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 golf […]
Calaveras County Sheriff’s Logs For January 18th
San Andreas, CA…The latest activity logs for the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Deputies are attached: CALAVERAS COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE MEDIA BULLETIN Wednesday, January 18, 2017 01:10 Suspicious or Parked Vehicle 1701180002 Officer initiated activity at Hwy 12, Valley Springs. . Disposition: No Report Taken. 02:07 Suspicious Person 1701180003 Officer initiated activity at Russell Rd, San Andreas. […]
Two Apprehended After Shotgun Incident At Sonora Apartment
Sonora, CA…In the afternoon on Sunday January 8th, a physical altercation occurred at an apartment on Chukar Circle in Sonora. The fight apparently stemmed due to using racial slurs. After the fight, several people left the apartment in a white SUV. Two of the occupants in the vehicle were identified as 20 year old Zachary […]
David Vassar Receives 2017 John De Graaf Award At The 15th Annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival
Nevada City, CA…David Vassar, Academy Award®-nominated and Emmy® Award-winning writer, director and documentarian, was awarded the 2017 John de Graaf Award for Environmental Filmmaking at the 15th Annual Wild and Scenic Film Festival awards ceremony on Sunday, January 15, 2017. The John de Graff Award was established as a way to honor living activist filmmakers […]
Ebbetts Pass Soccer, Spring 2017 ~ Register Now!
Bear Valley, CA…For spring soccer, Ebbetts Pass YSL participates in the Spring Cal Soccer League (CCSL) hosted by Cal North which provides playing opportunities for boys and girls in the U10 – U19 divisions (ages 8 – 18). Only competitive playing opportunities are available in the spring and will require travel to the greater Sacramento […]
Cottonwood Road Near Clavey River Bridge Impassable Due To Landslide
Sonora,CA…Cottonwood Road, which crosses the Stanislaus National Forest’s Mi-Wok and Groveland Ranger districts, is currently impassable about a quarter mile east of the Clavey River Bridge due to a large land slide. The road, known as FR 1N04, will not be cleared for some time. “With another series of storms approaching the Forest, we believe […]
Wanted Man Captured After Attempt To Flee
Sonora, CA…On Wednesday, January 18th, just after 630 a.m., Officer Memmer was traveling eastbound on Stockton Road when he noticed 30-year-old Levi Elden Coon walking on the roadway edge. Officer Memmer was aware of outstanding warrants for Coon’s arrest and stopped to contact him. As Officer Memmer exited his patrol car, Coon took off running […]
Twain Harte Man Under Arrest After Threatening Hospital Staff
Sonora, CA…On Tuesday, January 17th, just before 630 p.m., the Sonora Police Department arrested 28-year-old Steven William Gentis of Twain Harte for Criminal Threats. Sonora Police Officers had taken a report alleging that Gentis threatened to return to the hospital emergency room on a specific date with a gun. Other comments were made by Gentis […]
Caltrans Prepares For Winter Storm Systems
Sacramento, CA…Caltrans’ crews statewide are preparing for the next round of winter storms and will be working 24/7 monitoring state routes and keeping roadways open and clear. This slide blocked State Route 49 near Downieville on January 8th. By the next morning, Caltrans was able to drill apart the large rocks and remove the debris. […]
Jerod Raymond Latina Margolis
Angels Camp,CA…Jerod Raymond Latina Margolis left this world too soon, on January 14, 2017 as a result of a single vehicle accident. Jerod was heading home after a fun first date in Copperopolis, with spirits high and a lot to be happy about. Homeward bound on Pool Station, the road he’d driven thousands of times, […]
Patient & Family Advisory Council Making Progress At Sonora Regional Medical Center
Sonora, CA…Sonora Regional Medical Center has several new initiatives under way, thanks to a new advisory panel which was assembled in 2016. The Patient and Family Advisory Council is made up of 10 community members who have experienced the Medical Center’s hospital, clinics, or other facilities first hand within the last year. They meet quarterly […]
Angels Camp Main Street Plan Public Meeting January, 24th
Angels Camp, CA…Please join us for a public meeting to participate in building a vision for Main Street!Conceptual alternatives that have been refined based on previous public input will be presented. Alternatives will address community design, public spaces, bicycle and pedestrian facilities, and parking facilities along Highway 49. Tuesday, January 24th Public Metting Time & […]
Calaveras County Seeking Proposals For Butte Fire Hazardous Tree Removal Program
San Andreas, CA…The County of Calaveras, Public Works Department (County) is seeking proposals in an effort to obtain the services from qualified and experienced forestry professionals, arborists, or project management professionals (professional or Consultant) who will provide all project management and coordination services to oversee the County’s, 2015 Butte Fire Incident hazardous tree removal program. […]