Murphys, CA…Sidewalk construction will continue along Pennsylvania Gulch Road on Saturday, August 15, 2026, as part of the ongoing Pennsylvania Gulch Road Sidewalk Project in Murphys. Construction activity is scheduled to take place during daylight hours from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Traffic lanes along Pennsylvania Gulch Road may be impacted. Barricades, warning devices and/or […]
Don Pedro, CA…Traffic Update….Vehicle vs Tree & Down Embankment, Woman Laying on Ground. Incident: 0263 Type: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj Location: J59 / 7 LEGENDS Loc Desc: NB JNO Lat/Lon: 37.735075 -120.448082 Detail Information 2:18 PM 11 [36] [Rotation Request Comment] 1039 AFFORDABLE TOW SONORA 209-984-2414************** [Shared] 2:16 PM 10 [35] A61-001 NB 1125 AND 1185 […]
Lake Alpine, CA…Traffic Update….Overturned Water Tender on Hwy 4 Near Cape Horn Incident: 0116 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Sr4 / W Lake Alpine Rd Loc Desc: JEO // NEAR CAPE HORN OR MM 7 Lat/Lon: 38.478060 -120.007731 Detail Information 11:13 AM 5 [6] B49-005 DEPUTY THAT IS 97 SENT 49-5 PICS // START 1185 […]
Murphys, CA…Donald Eugene Elliott II March 11, 1956 – July 23, 2026. Donald Eugene Elliott II, 70, passed away peacefully on July 23, 2026, in Murphys, California. Born to Rita and Donald Elliott, Donny was raised in San Jose, California, where he attended and graduated from Lynbrook High School. He later attended De Anza College […]
Bear Valley, CA…Moving Bear Valley Forward: A Member-Owned Vision for the Future! The Bear Valley Mountain Cooperative (BVMC) is preparing to undertake what could become the largest development project in Alpine County in more than a decade—a new retail center with workforce housing at the entrance to Bear Valley. More importantly, it demonstrates how a […]
San Andreas, CA…Traffic Update….Collision Visible From Roadway Near Sr12 / Central Hill Rd Incident: 0101 Type: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj Location: Sr12 / Central Hill Rd Loc Desc: JWO Lat/Lon: 38.202006 -120.723010 Detail Information 10:14 AM 1 [2] VISIBLE FRM RDWY Unit Information 10:15 AM 1 Unit Assigned
San Andreas, CA…Meet Takeshi (A061118), a male Akita mix, about 7 years old and weighing 86 pounds. If you’ve ever wished for a giant teddy bear with four legs, Takeshi may be your dream come true. This striking Akita mix has all the hallmarks of his breed—a broad head, thick double coat, and paws so […]
Washington, DC…Our wonderful White House Press Secretary, and one of my most trusted aides, Karoline Leavitt, will be departing her role at the end of the month so she can spend more time with her beautiful young children and family, a decision I totally understand and respect! Karoline will now be one of my top […]
Lake Alpine, CA…UPDATE WED. 8/12 CLOSURE CANCELED* Caltrans has canceled the remaining full highway closures on SR-4 / #EbbettsPass this week in Alpine County California for road construction. SR-4 HWY Closure Schedule (8/11 – 8/12/26): • Full-Closure @ Kinney Creek on 8/10 | 12PM-5PM – CANCELED- • Full-Closure from Kinney Creek -> Cascade Creek on […]
Angels Camp & Murphys, CA…Angels Food & Sierra Hills Markets Weekly Ad August 12 ~ Aug 18! Shop Local & Save!! Grocery, Meat, Deli, Produce & Lots of Local Wines! 100’s More Items on Sale Throughout the Store! Angels Food Market, started by Harry Croshaw, has been serving the Calaveras community since 1935. Glen, Harry’s […]
San Andreas, CA…Mr. Philip Martin Berger Sr. August 27, 1936 ~ August 2, 2026 (age 89). Philip Martin Berger, Sr., 89, passed away on August 02, 2026. Services will be held at a later date. Online condolences can be made at https://www.dieboldfuneral.com/. Funeral arrangements were trusted to San Andreas Memorial Chapel, 254 West St. Charles PO […]
Arnold, CA…Big Trees Market Weekly Ad with Grocery, Produce, Meat & Deli Specials Through August 18th! Shop Local & Save!! Big Trees Market is working hard to keep the shelves stocked for you! Part of your community for generations. Click on an image below for full sized version.
Murphys, CA…The Pennsylvania Gulch Road Sidewalk project has encountered challenges aligning the planned design with existing site conditions on Pennsylvania Gulch Road.As a result, construction will continue into next week and will overlap with the start of the school year. To help minimize impacts on families and students, the contractor will limit work hours to […]
San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors Meeting today was filled with Gann fire updated and recap. As far as structures lost this will be the most damaging fire in Calaveras County since the Butte Fire. The full meeting video & original agenda is below… Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting 8/11/2026 8:00 AM Board […]
San Andreas, CA…Calaveras County will open a Local Assistance Center on Thursday, Aug. 13, to help individuals and families impacted by the Gann Fire connect with information, resources, and recovery assistance. Local Assistance Center Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026 | 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. Calaveras Health & Human Services Building 509 E. Saint Charles Street, […]
Alpine County, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform the following highway traffic controls and lane closures on State Route 4 (SR-4) / Ebbetts Pass for construction work next week in Alpine County. Work will occur as follows: STATE ROUTE 4 • Full highway closure at Kinney Creek for drainage work on Monday, August […]
San Andreas, CA…On August 10th, 2026 at approximately 4:42pm, a Harley Davidson motorcycle was traveling westbound on Beverlynn Lane approaching State Route 49 and a Ford Bronco was travelling northbound on State Route 49 approaching Beverlynn Lane. The Harley Davidson did not stop for approaching traffic and entered State Route 49. The motorcycle was making […]
San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office, in coordination with Calaveras County Office of Emergency Services, CAL FIRE, and our local fire agency partners, is announcing that all remaining evacuation and fire-related zones associated with the Gann Fire will be lifted effective at 5:00 P.M., August 10, 2026. This includes any and all roadblocks that […]
San Andreas, CA…Mr. Arturo G. Rodriguez November 11, 1937 ~ July 26, 2026 (age 88). Arturo Guerrero Rodriguez, 88, passed away on July 26, 2026. Online condolences can be made at https://www.dieboldfuneral.com/. Funeral arrangements were trusted to San Andreas Memorial Chapel, 254 West St. Charles PO Box 328 San Andreas, CA 95249, (209) 754-3361. To send […]
Arnold, CA…Thank You for joining us this evening. This week we have some video clips of our efforts this week and we also leveled out one of our water storage tanks and getting ready to go into “production” where we will at least have sanitary, clean water for dishes, cleaning, showers etc. Probably not going […]
San Andreas, CA…Traffic Update….Vehicle vs Motorcycle Collision, Rider Airbourne, Now on RHS Hwy 49 North of San Andreas Incident: 0294 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: 4586-4671 Sr49 Loc Desc: SR49 X BEVERLYNN Lat/Lon: 38.231938 -120.709083 Detail Information 5:15 PM 7 [26] [Rotation Request Comment] ** 1039 MACH ONE 209-642-0546 ** [Shared] 5:14 PM 6 [25] […]
San Andreas, CA…Wildfires affect more than our landscape. They can affect our sense of safety, emotional well-being, and mental health. As our community continues to recover from the Gann Fire, Calaveras County Behavioral Health wants residents to know that support is available. You do not have to navigate the emotional impact of this experience alone.During […]
Pine Grove, CA…Mr. Rodney Rhett Mitchell March 28, 1981 ~ July 29, 2026 (age 45). Rodney Rhett Mitchell, 45, passed away on July 29, 2026. Online condolences can be made at https://www.dieboldfuneral.com/. Funeral arrangements were trusted to San Andreas Memorial Chapel, 254 West St. Charles PO Box 328 San Andreas, CA 95249, (209) 754-3361. To send flowers to […]
Campo Seco, CA…Drenna Kay Frick March 9, 1946 ~ July 27, 2026 (age 80). Drenna Kay Frick, 80, passed away on July 27, 2026. Online condolences can be made at https://www.dieboldfuneral.com/. Funeral arrangements were trusted to San Andreas Memorial Chapel, 254 West St. Charles PO Box 328 San Andreas, CA 95249, (209) 754-3361. To send flowers to […]
Big Bear Valley, CA…It is with profound sadness that we share that Patient 26-519 passed away in the early hours of this morning, following more than three weeks of intensive medical care. Over the past several days, her condition continued to deteriorate despite intensive treatment and the combined efforts of our veterinary team and consulting […]
Ripon, CA…Mrs. Zelta Mary Tripp August 8, 1927 ~ July 26, 2026 (age 98). Zelta Mary Tripp, 98, passed away on July 26, 2026. Online condolences can be made at https://www.dieboldfuneral.com/. Funeral arrangements were trusted to San Andreas Memorial Chapel, 254 West St. Charles PO Box 328 San Andreas, CA 95249, (209) 754-3361. To send flowers to […]
Sonora, CA…Mr. Scott Jack Cunningham July 7, 1954 ~ July 23, 2026 (age 72). Scott Jack Cunningham, 72, passed away on July 23, 2026. Online condolences can be made at https://www.dieboldfuneral.com/. Funeral arrangements were trusted to Angels Memorial Chapel, 1071 S Main Street PO Box 944 Angels Camp, CA 95222, (209) 736-4552. To send flowers to the […]
Washington, DC…Today, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order to recognize Gold Standard Childhood Vaccine Recommendations that maximize parental choices over vaccinations for their children and align three categories of childhood immunizations with scientific evidence and best practices from peer, developed countries. The Order provides recommendations that give parents more information and options when […]
Mountain Ranch, CA…Ms. Lori Dee Grisham May 26, 1959 ~ July 23, 2026 (age 67). Lori Dee Grisham, 67, passed away on July 23, 2026. Online condolences can be made at https://www.dieboldfuneral.com/. Funeral arrangements were trusted to San Andreas Memorial Chapel, 254 West St. Charles PO Box 328 San Andreas, CA 95249, (209) 754-3361. To send flowers to […]
Dardanelle, CA…Traffic Update….Traffic Update….Big Rig Broken Down on Hwy 108 in High Country. Incident: 0181 Type: Traffic Hazard Location: 6400 Mm108 W Tuo 64.00 Loc Desc: SR108 AT MM 64 Lat/Lon: 38.317854 -119.667263 Detail Information 11:50 AM 7 [13] PER BISHOP — VEH IS BROKEN DOWN // FB TRLR 45K LBS W/ BO TIRE 11:44 […]
