Washington, DC… It is a sad day for media freedom in Hong Kong and around the world. Intensifying repression by Beijing has reached such a level that Apple Daily, a much-needed bastion of independent journalism in Hong Kong, has now ceased publishing. Through arrests, threats, and forcing through a National Security Law that penalizes free […]
Murphys, CA… Patricia Crawford, 10/16/1934 – 6/23/2021. Patricia Crawford, 86, of Murphys, passed away on Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at her home. Patricia Crawford, 86, of Murphys, passed away on Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at her
Sonora, CA… Travis M. Kelly, 1/24/1979 – 6/23/2021. Travis Kelly, 42, of Coulterville, passed away on Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at Avalon Care Center in Sonora. Arrangements entrusted to Sierra Cremation & Burial Service. www.sierracremationservice.com
Sonora, CA… Joshua Murray, 10/19/1979 – 6/22/2021. Joshua Murray, 41, of Sonora, passed away on Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at his home. Arrangements entrusted to Sierra Cremation & Burial Service. www.sierracremationservice.com
Sonora, CA…In March 2021, Carol Miller realized something was wrong. A bout of pneumonia had landed her in a valley hospital where an ill-placed I.V. created a large wound on her arm. Weeks went by after she was discharged from the hospital. The wound would seem to be getting better, and then it would get […]
Angels Camp, CA…The Mentoring Foundation delivered a check for $100,000 to Calaveras County Office of Education (CCOE) this month – the group’s largest-ever pledge to support youth mentoring in Calaveras County. The Mentoring Foundation completed its third successful COVID-era fundraiser on June 19, The PARTY To Go-Go, which raised over $25,000. “We are so proud […]
Washington, DC… The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the award of more than $130 million in grants to develop, modernize and diversify Registered Apprenticeship Programs in 15 states and to establish Registered Apprenticeship Technical Assistance Centers of Excellence in three states and Washington, D.C., to provide technical expertise and services and accelerate the expansion of […]
Sonora, CA…Traffic Update…Possible Injury Collision on S Fork Rd / Longeway Rd Incident: 00315 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: S Fork Rd / Longeway Rd Loc Desc: 22263 S FORK Lat/Lon: 38.026277 -120.254111 Detail Information 4:47 PM 8 [17] [Notification] [CHP]-CDF IS 97 // UNK EXT OF INJURIES BUT WILL NEED 1185 HEAVY WRECKER FOR […]
The staff at the fairgrounds is a group of dedicated, amazing people. It is a privilege to work beside them. This last week was not an exception. The Calaveras Celtic Heritage Celebration was our first large rental since the pandemic. Usually held in March, last weekend the Celtic Faire experienced triple digits. They are an […]
Angels Camp, CA…Traffic Update…Possible Injury Collision on Hwy 49 Near Carson Hill Incident: 00237 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr49 / Carson Hill Loc Desc: NB BTWN CARSON HILL and STEVENOT BRIDGE Lat/Lon: 38.027778 -120.506667 Detail Information 3:27 PM 4 [9] 1039 CAL SO 3:26 PM 3 [2] VEH WENT OFF ON THE WEST SIDE […]
Murphys, CA…SHRIMP IS BACK IN THE PARK! Angels-Murphys Rotary’s community service programs depend on our one annual fundraiser, the SHRIMP (& Pasta) FEED! We’ll be serving a bounteous meal with three kinds of shrimp, a full bar, Magic Card Raffle with cash prizes and a live band to groove to! Our huge SILENT AUCTION will […]
Amador County, CA… Amador County Public Health reports 17 more cases of COVID-19 since last Tuesday’s update, bringing the total laboratory confirmed case count to 1,838. The new cases include 12 males and 5 females, 12 aged 18-49, 2 aged 50-64, 3 age 65 and above; 7 residing in Ione, 1 living in Jackson, 1 […]
Oakland, CA… California Attorney General Rob Bonta and San Diego County District Attorney Summer Stephan announced on June 14th, 2021 that Paul Flanagan was sentenced to 357 days of house arrest and ordered to pay $500,000 in restitution for defrauding thousands of U.S. Navy sailors in San Diego County through a tax and insurance scheme. […]
Angels Camp, CA…A benefit for two local non-profit organizations on the front lines of our communities, helping people who are food or housing insecure and need a “hand up” to reach stability. Here are some items from the auction! The Goin Fishin’ Fun Bundle! Chef’s Dinner for Six! 4-Night Stay in South Lake Tahoe […]
Stockton, CA… Project Will Upgrade Three Additional Bridges in Alpine County. The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will conduct bridge rail upgrades and a bridge replacement project at four locations on State Routes 4, 88 and 89 within forested areas of the Sierra Nevada near Markleeville in Alpine County. This project will upgrade bridge rails […]
Arnold, CA…Big Trees Market is working hard to keep the shelves stocked for you! They have also implemented enhanced safety, cleaning and social distancing procedures in the store. These include plastic shields between staff and public in the checkstands. Click on an image below for full sized version.
Angels Camp & Murphys, CA…Angels Food and Sierra Hills Markets Weekly Ad June 23 ~ 29. Our Weekly Meat, Produce, Deli, Cheese and Bakery Specials. Shop Local ~ Buy Local Quality Food and Hometown Service.
Angels Camp, CA…Traffic Collision on Hwy 49…unknown injury…please practice caution… Incident: 00272 Type: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj Location: Sr49 / Cosgrave Rd Loc Desc: NB Lat/Lon: 38.110035 -120.601843 Detail Information 4:23 PM 3 [3] VEH HAS FRONT END TC DAMG 4:23 PM 2 [2] NB LN 4:23 PM 1 [1] DARK SED 1125 Unit Information 4:34 […]
Murphys, CA…Celebrate Independence Day with us on Saturday, July 3 in the Ironstone Amphitheatre with live music from local band, Plan B, at 6 pm and the movie, “The Great Outdoors” on the lawn from 8:30 – 10:15 pm. Doors open at 5:30 pm. Food, beer, and wine will be available for purchase. Sorry, no […]
Murphys, CA…Styx and REO Speedwagon are bringing rock ‘n’ roll back to Murphys on September 17th! Tickets on sale this Thursday through Ticketmaster. Presented by 104.1 THE HAWK!
Recreational & Competitive Fall Programs Calaveras County, CA…EPYSL’s fall recreational and competitive programs are the most popular component of the Leagues year-round programming, introducing and expanding the game of soccer to over 450 players each season. Increasingly, winter, spring and summer programs are becoming strong additions to fall providing more serious players year-round playing options. […]
Mother Lode Region, CA…Mother Lode Job Training (MLJT) has been awarded a $350,000 grant to establish services that will improve job opportunities for people with disabilities. Funding for this grant, which ends in March 2023, was provided through discretionary funds made available to Governor Gavin Newsom in accordance with the federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity […]
San Andreas, CA…San Andreas President Kim Hesser Presents a Certificate of Appreciation and a check for $3,000 to Hospice, proceeds from the Club’s most recent Drive Thru Rib Dinner. Thank you to all that supported us. Some more photos from the rib dinner
Sonora, CA…Jeffrey Hegland 4/4/1953 – 6/18/2021. Jeffrey Hegland, 68, of Sonora, passed away on Friday, June 18, 2021 at his home. Arrangements entrusted to Sierra Cremation & Burial Service. www.sierracremationservice.com
Sacremento, CA… The remains of 2020 wildfire survivors’ homes and property — burned metal, concrete, ash and contaminated soil — have now been cleared from more than 95 percent of the properties enrolled in California’s statewide /Consolidated Debris Removal Program. Most properties still need critical soil testing, erosion control, and hazard tree removal to ensure […]
Sonora, CA…The latest Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Deputies Activity Logs are enclosed… 00:09 ALARM ALL TYPES 2106170001 Occurred at 76 Station on Hwy 108. , in Jamestown. Alarm. . Disposition: False Alarm will be billed. 00:17 TRAFFIC STOP 2106170002 Officer initiated activity at S Stewart St/William St, Sonora City. . Disposition: Warning Given (Used for 11-95s). […]
San Andreas, CA…The latest activity logs for the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Deputies are below. 01:46 Alarm Sounding 2106170005 Occurred on Hwy 26, in Valley Springs. Commercial alarm. . Disposition: False Alarm. 03:33 Suspicious or Parked Vehicle 2106170007 Officer initiated activity at Garabaldi St, Mountain Ranch. . Disposition: No Report Taken. 03:44 Suspicious or Parked Vehicle […]