Melissa Lynn Cortez-Earl 1975 – 2017

Melissa Lynn Cortez-Earl 1975 – 2017

Valley Springs, CA…Melissa Lynn Cortez-Earl Born April 5th, 1975 in Fresno ,Ca. , Age 42 Passed away August 13th , 2017 at home with her family at her side. She is survived by her husband of 25 years, John W. Earl and her children Marissa Earl,Megan Earl and John W. Earl Jr. of Valley Springs.Three […]

Calaveras Big Trees Association’s “A Day in the Park” is August 19th

Calaveras Big Trees Association’s “A Day in the Park” is August 19th

Arnold, CA…Calaveras Big Trees Association Presents A Day in the Park on Saturday, August 19, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Bring your family and friends to a fun-filled afternoon of music by the local favorite, Magnolia Rhythm Trio. They will be performing from 12 – 2 at the Campfire Center. Delicious barbecue will be […]

President Donald J. Trump on the Elevation of Cyber Command

President Donald J. Trump on the Elevation of Cyber Command

Washington, DC…I have directed that United States Cyber Command be elevated to the status of a Unified Combatant Command focused on cyberspace operations. This new Unified Combatant Command will strengthen our cyberspace operations and create more opportunities to improve our Nation’s defense. The elevation of United States Cyber Command demonstrates our increased resolve against cyberspace […]

Stunning 5 Bedroom, 4 Bath Green Horn Creek Home on Rock Forge Loop

Stunning 5 Bedroom, 4 Bath Green Horn Creek Home on Rock Forge Loop

Angels Camp, CA…LOCATION, LOCATION. Indulge yourself in this custom 5 bedroom 4 bath home on an oversized, private lot, overlooking the 1st green and 2nd fairway of the Greenhorn Creek Golf Course. Built by Ron Barrett Construction, this home is a masterpiece. The remodeled large chefs kitchen leads to an oversized open dining room and […]

Traffic Update…Solo Vehicle Into a Ditch Near Sr108 / Tulloch Dam Rd

Traffic Update…Solo Vehicle Into a Ditch Near Sr108 / Tulloch Dam Rd

Jamestown, CA….CHP is reporting a solo vehicle that has spun and ended up in a ditch near Sr108 / Tulloch Dam Rd. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00074 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Sr108 / Tulloch Dam Rd Loc Desc: EB BTWN TULLOCH DAM AND J59 Lat/Lon: 37.839200 -120.626055 Close Detail Information 6:45 […]

Terrorist Attack in Barcelona, 13 Killed & 80 Injured

Terrorist Attack in Barcelona, 13 Killed & 80 Injured

Barcelona, ES….A day of terror in Spain with 13 killed and 80 injured when a terrorist driver plowed his rented van into people along a 1/3 mile section of street. Hours later just over an hour’s drive to the south law enforcement prevented another van attack but ended up in a gunfight with a cell […]

Calaveras Grape Stomp Celebrates 24th Anniversary October 7, 2017, Murphys Park, Murphys, CA 9:30 – 5:00

Calaveras Grape Stomp Celebrates 24th Anniversary October 7, 2017, Murphys Park, Murphys, CA 9:30 – 5:00

Murphys, CA…Interested in being part of the Calaveras Grape Stomp history? Call now 209/754-0127 or visit https://calaveraswinealliance.ticketspice.com/grape-stomp-entry-form to register your team and celebrate one of the most anticipated events in the region, drawing large, loud crowds and scores of stomp teams, many festooned in original costume. If coming in costume, you must register in costume […]

California Transportation Commission Authorizes Nearly $690 Million to Accelerate Additional Transportation Projects

California Transportation Commission Authorizes Nearly $690 Million to Accelerate Additional Transportation Projects

Sacramento, CA…Caltrans today announced that 32 major “fix-it-first” transportation projects can be accelerated a year earlier than planned thanks to anticipated funding from Senate Bill 1 (SB 1), the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017. The advancement is possible due to nearly $690 million in funding authorized today by the California Transportation Commission (CTC). […]

Yosemite Area Empire Fire Update August 17th, 1,450 Acres

Yosemite Area Empire Fire Update August 17th, 1,450 Acres

Yosemite, CA…The Empire Fire is being managed for both resource and protection objectives. It is approximately 1 mile south of the Bridalveil Campground east of Alder Creek drainage and west of Bridalveil Creek drainage, burning in Red fir. Fire behavior has been actively flanking and backing with some single and group tree torching. The fire […]

Yosemite Area South Fork Fire Update, 2,407 acres Containment: 7%

Yosemite Area South Fork Fire Update, 2,407 acres Containment: 7%

Yosemite, CA…The South Fork Fire experienced minimal growth yesterday as weather conditions and high humidity levels held the fire within the western and southern containment lines. The fire continues to slowly spread to the northeast into the Yosemite Wilderness. Air resources will continue to assist the firefighting effort today as smoke levels allow. Direct line […]

Traffic Update….Vehicle vs Pole on Argonaut Lane

Traffic Update….Vehicle vs Pole on Argonaut Lane

Jackson, CA…CHP is reporting a vehicle vs a pole on Argonaut Lane. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00220 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: 10771 Argonaut Ln Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.365411 -120.789161 Close Detail Information 2:16 PM 6 [17] [Rotation Request Comment] 1039 BRUSATORI TOW 267-5990 2:13 PM 5 [16] A94-001 1185 2:09 PM […]

Angels Food & Sierra Hills Markets Weekly Specials Through August 22nd

Angels Food & Sierra Hills Markets Weekly Specials Through August 22nd

Angels Camp & Murphys, CA…For the best Deli Sandwiches in Calaveras County, come on in and treat yourself to the tastiest and freshest ‘made with love’ deli sandwiches around. Angels Food Deli, Text your order to 209.753.7331 Or You may call your order in to 209.736.4243 ext 14. Sierra Hills Market Deli, Text your order […]

Equality, Justice and the First Amendment ~ Anthony D. Romero, ACLU Executive Director

Equality, Justice and the First Amendment ~ Anthony D. Romero, ACLU Executive Director

Washington, DC…For all people of good will — regardless of party affiliation, race, creed, or color — the events that took place this weekend in Charlottesville were sickening and deeply disturbing. Several clear themes emerged for me this weekend. And while they are pretty obvious, I thought I would share them with the broader ACLU […]

Sheriff’s Dept Seeking Witnesses Burglary at Foothill Pharmacy

Sheriff’s Dept Seeking Witnesses Burglary at Foothill Pharmacy

Valley Springs, CA…On 08/16/17 at about 6:20 AM, The Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office responded to Foothill Pharmacy located at 1906 Vista Del Lago Dr. #G in Valley Springs in response to a commercial alarm. Upon arrival, deputies confirmed the business had been burglarized, and medications were taken. A search was conducted of the interior of […]

U.O.P. Publishes Study of the Fiscal Impact of Cannabis Regulation on the Calaveras County Budget

U.O.P. Publishes Study of the Fiscal Impact of Cannabis Regulation on the Calaveras County Budget

Stockton, CA…The University of the Pacific Center for Business and Policy Research published a comprehensive study of the fiscal impact of regulated cannabis on the Calaveras County budget. The study demonstrates that regulating commercial cannabis is estimated to generate between $7.2 million and $15.9 million in net revenue for the County after accounting for additional […]

Presidents George H.W. Bush and George W. Bush on Charlottesville

Presidents George H.W. Bush and George W. Bush on Charlottesville

Kennebunkport, ME…”America must always reject racial bigotry, anti-Semitism, and hatred in all forms. As we pray for Charlottesville, we are reminded of the fundamental truths recorded by that city’s most prominent citizen in the Declaration of Independence: we are all created equal and endowed by our Creator with unalienable rights. We know these truths to […]

Bret Harte FFA “Get’s it Done” at their Annual Officer Camp

Bret Harte FFA “Get’s it Done” at their Annual Officer Camp

Angels Camp, CA…From July 31st to August 4th the newly elected Bret Harte FFA officer team traveled to Bass Lake to attend their annual officers camp. Bret Harte FFA is lead this year by President -Kaegen Moore, Vice President -Emily Bolton, Secretary -Andrea Diep, Treasurer -Kylie Nordvik, Reporter -Ashlynn Maddeaux, Sentinel -Taylor Fassbender. At officers […]

It All Starts at Forest Meadows Properties

It All Starts at Forest Meadows Properties

Murphys, CA…Let us welcome you home to Forest Meadows Properties serving Calaveras County. Year-round events, mountain and foothills recreation, culinary excellence, an award-winning up-and-coming wine region, picturesque historic downtowns and a thriving arts community make Calaveras County an especially appealing place to visit. In addition, we are constantly hearing about the friendliness of our local […]