VUSD Board Member Has Concerns about the VTA ~ Letter to the Editor by Tim Bottomley

VUSD Board Member Has Concerns about the VTA ~ Letter to the Editor by Tim Bottomley

Avery, CA…Dear Editor, I am writing to express my serious concerns and dissatisfaction with the VTA’s conduct during the current school board election cycle. As a board member, I am appalled by how you have represented the association. First, holding a candidate’s night for all three board positions when only one seat is up for […]

Traffic Update….Possible Injury Collision on Blue Lake Springs Drive

Traffic Update….Possible Injury Collision on Blue Lake Springs Drive

Arnold, CA…Traffic Update….Possible Injury Collision on Blue Lake Springs Drive. Incident: 0246 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: 654 – 737 Blue Lake Springs Dr Loc Desc: RAPID 450 BLUE LAKE SPRINGS DR Lat/Lon: 38.260293 -120.331672 Detail Information 7:50 PM 7 [27] 1039 CAL SO 6:12 PM 6 [18] [Rotation Request Comment] 1039 Sam Berri Tow […]

Phillips 66 Plans to Cease Operations at Los Angeles-Area Refinery

Phillips 66 Plans to Cease Operations at Los Angeles-Area Refinery

Los Angeles, CA…Phillips 66 (NYSE: PSX) announced plans to cease operations at its Los Angeles-area refinery in the fourth quarter of 2025 and will work with the state of California to supply fuel markets and meet ongoing consumer demand. “We understand this decision has an impact on our employees, contractors and the broader community,” said […]

CGMS Tailgate Rock Sale & Swap

CGMS Tailgate Rock Sale & Swap

Angels Camp, CA…Calaveras Gem & Mineral Society Tailgate Rock Swap & Sale.  Saturday October 26th.  NEW!!!! Kids Rock and Mineral activities at the clubhouse. You shop, they play!  This event is free and open to the public. Come on down and learn what our club has to offer!!  Learn about rocks and minerals, lapidary arts […]

“Seeing the Elephant” Part One

“Seeing the Elephant” Part One

Calaveras County, CA…Refresh Quest explores the Mother Lode region of California, following Highway 49 through some of the most historic and famous gold-rich towns, communities, and areas dating back to the first gold discovery of 1848. Along this journey, Refresh Quest meets Gary Bailey, a modern- day gold prospector who demonstrates a few tips on […]

Public Invited to Scoping Meeting for Mokelumne Amador Calaveras Forest Resilience Project

Public Invited to Scoping Meeting for Mokelumne Amador Calaveras Forest Resilience Project

Sonora, CA…The Stanislaus and Eldorado National Forest, working with the Upper Mokelumne Watershed Authority, would like to invite members of the public to two scoping sessions — one virtual (Oct. 21), one in person (Oct. 22) – for the Mokelumne Amador Calaveras Forest Resilience Project (MAC 2). During the sessions, interested participants will get an […]

Gary Tofanelli for District 1 Supervisor

Gary Tofanelli for District 1 Supervisor

Valley Springs, CA…As your District 1 Supervisor for the last 7 years, I have worked to accomplish many projects that have benefited both District 1 and the County. Some of which include the following: The Highway 4 realignment project phase 1 Cosgrove creek cleared annually including expanded work this year, with more extensive work scheduled […]

Sender’s Market Weekly Ad & Grocery Specials Through October 22nd! Shop Local & Save!!

Sender’s Market Weekly Ad & Grocery Specials Through October 22nd! Shop Local & Save!!

Mountain Ranch, CA…In 1950, we started out as a family operation with Erich’s father and mother, August and Freida Sender, in a century-old adobe building. The upstairs was home to the Sender family, and the first floor included groceries, a meat market, a bar, and a small eating place called Opa’s Smokehouse. On Christmas morning […]

Our Old “Friend” PSPS Outages May Return Tomorrow

Our Old “Friend” PSPS Outages May Return Tomorrow

Arnold, CA…Affected Areas: Some parts of the following counties may be affected. Specific addresses, maps, and shutoff details are typically available 2 days before shutoff. Counties under Watch: Due to high winds and dry conditions, a shutoff is likely. Alameda Alpine Amador Butte Calaveras Colusa Contra Costa El Dorado Fresno Glenn Lake Madera Mariposa Mendocino […]

Traffic Update….Fatal Collision Near Sr132 / Roberts Ferry Rd

Traffic Update….Fatal Collision Near Sr132 / Roberts Ferry Rd

Roberts Ferry, CA…Traffic Update….Fatal Collision Near Sr132 / Roberts Ferry Rd Incident: 0219 Type: Fatality Location: Sr132 / Roberts Ferry Rd Loc Desc: JEO ROBERTS FERRY – BOTH EB/WB Lat/Lon: 37.638670 -120.618731 Detail Information 5:42 PM 18 [62] 1039 48-D7 – COPIES LL 5:08 PM 17 [50] TO DRS 5:05 PM 16 [48] A48-032 INQ […]

Angels Food & Sierra Hills Markets Weekly Ad October 16 ~ 22! Shop Local & Save!

Angels Food & Sierra Hills Markets Weekly Ad October 16 ~ 22!  Shop Local & Save!

Angels Camp & Murphys, CA…Angels Food & Sierra Hills Markets Weekly Ad October 16 ~ 22! Shop Local & Save! 100’S of Items on Sale Every Day Throughout the Store! Angels Food Market, started by Harry Croshaw, has been serving the Calaveras community since 1935. Glen, Harry’s son, eventually took over the store and then […]

Up to a Quarter of an Inch of Rain & Possibly More in Some Locations this Afternoon

Up to a Quarter of an Inch of Rain & Possibly More in Some Locations this Afternoon

Arnold, CA…Up to a Quarter of an Inch of Rain & Possibly More from Thunderstorms in Some Locations this Afternoon. Detailed forcasts for the West Slope and Mother Lode from the National Weather Service are below… ThePineTree.net Weather Sponsored By Fox Security Detailed forecast for West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada Today Mostly cloudy. A chance […]

California State Parks and CAL FIRE Plan Prescribed Burns at Calaveras Big Trees State Park

California State Parks and CAL FIRE Plan Prescribed Burns at Calaveras Big Trees State Park

Arnold, CA…With current conditions and resources, the updated target date for the South Grove prescribed burn is Oct. 28. All burning depends on weather and air quality conditions. If weather or vegetation conditions are not conducive for burning and smoke dispersal, State Parks will reschedule the treatment. For more information the community is encouraged to […]

Traffic Update….Possible Injury Overturned Subaru Off Jamestown Road

Traffic Update….Possible Injury Overturned Subaru Off Jamestown Road

Jamestown, CA…Traffic Update….Possible Injury Overturned Subaru Off Jamestown Road Incident: 0130 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: 19684 Jamestown Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.983446 -120.417139 Detail Information 11:38 AM 5 [6] [Rotation Request Comment] 1039 AFFORDABLE TOWING 209-984-2414 11:37 AM 4 [5] A61-001 START 1185 FOR VEH ON ITS ROOF 30FT OFF RDWY 11:22 AM 3 […]

The 46th Annual Independence Hall Quilters Mountain Heirloom Quilt Fair!

The 46th Annual Independence Hall Quilters Mountain Heirloom Quilt Fair!

Angels Camp, CA…Our 2024 Quilt Faire will be held on October 18, 19 & 20. Calaveras County Fairgrounds, At the Mark Twain Building, Frogtown. It features small to large traditional quilts, art quilts, wearable art, dolls, needle art, and the return of the ‘Wonky’ quilts. Our annual Raffle to win the year’s “Scholarship Quilt” takes […]

O’Byrnes Ferry Road Bridge Guardrail Repairs 10/28/24 to 11/8/24

O’Byrnes Ferry Road Bridge Guardrail Repairs 10/28/24 to 11/8/24

Copperopolis, CA…Calaveras County Department of Public Works will begin repairs to a damaged section of guardrail on the O’Byrnes Ferry Road Bridge beginning Monday, October 28, 2024.  The location of the damage is in the east-bound lane on the Tuolumne County side where the bridge curves and meets the roadway. Traffic will be reduced to […]

California State Parks and CAL FIRE Plan Prescribed Burns at Calaveras Big Trees State Park

California State Parks and CAL FIRE Plan Prescribed Burns at Calaveras Big Trees State Park

Arnold, CA…California State Parks plans to conduct prescribed burns in Calaveras Big Trees State Park (SP) with assistance from CAL FIRE, US Forest Service, and National Park Service. The treatments will cover approximately 1,300-acres in the South Grove area and an additional 247 acres in the vicinity of West Moran and Love Creek. Work may begin […]

Governor Newsom Signs Gas Price Spikes Bill

Governor Newsom Signs Gas Price Spikes Bill

Sacramento, CA…Surrounded by legislators and community leaders in the rotunda of the California State Capitol, Governor Gavin Newsom signed legislation to help prevent gas price spikes and save consumers money at the pump. The legislation — ABX2-1 authored by Assemblymembers Gregg Hart and Cecilia Aguiar-Curry and Senator Nancy Skinner — allows the state to require […]

Cosgrove Creek Vegetation Management 2024

Cosgrove Creek Vegetation Management 2024

Valley Springs, CA…Calaveras County will continue the Annual Vegetation Removal Project along Cosgrove Creek, near Valley Springs.  The project is scheduled to begin on October 17 and will continue through mid-November. Calaveras County is working with a local landscape maintenance firm and CalFire to conduct the work this season.  Entering the creek on-foot and using […]

Gloria R. Winsby 1932 ~ 2024

Gloria R. Winsby 1932 ~ 2024

Murphys, CA…Gloria R. Winsby June 6, 1932 ~ October 8, 2024 (age 92).  An obituary is not available at this time for Gloria R. Winsby. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Gloria R. Winsby, please visit our floral store.

Mrs. Lou (Cole) Montgomery 1945 ~ 2024

Mrs. Lou (Cole) Montgomery 1945 ~ 2024

San Andreas, CA…Mrs. Lou (Cole) Montgomery February 14, 1945 ~ October 8, 2024 (age 79). Lou Montgomery, of San Andreas, passed away peacefully on October 8, 2024, at the Golden San Andreas Care Center. Born on February 14, 1935, in Springfield, Ohio, Lou was a Valentine’s Day baby, the daughter of James Marshall and Minnie […]

Sheriff’s Office Lobby Closed While Deputies Investigate Suspicious Package

Sheriff’s Office Lobby Closed While Deputies Investigate Suspicious Package

Sonora, CA…Deputies are currently on scene investigating a suspicious package that was left near our communications center. Please avoid the area while deputies conduct their investigation. The sheriff’s office lobby at 28 Lower Sunset Drive, will be closed until it is determined to be safe to resume regular business. We will update our community through […]

Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Dept. Activity Logs for October 14th, 2024

Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Dept. Activity Logs for October 14th, 2024

Sonora, CA…The latest Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Deputies Activity Logs are enclosed… Media Bulletin (Monday, October 14, 2024) 00:31 TEXT TO 9-1-1 2410140001 Occurred at 7-11 on Hwy 108, in Jamestown, CA. 911text. Disposition: Crime Prevention, Patrol Check. 01:02 911 HANG UP 2410140002 Occurred on People Of The Mountain Rd, in Jamestown, CA. 911 hang up. […]

Calaveras County Sheriff’s Dept. Activity Logs for October 14th, 2024

Calaveras County Sheriff’s Dept. Activity Logs for October 14th, 2024

San Andreas, CA…The latest activity logs for the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Deputies are below. Media Bulletin (Monday, October 14, 2024) 03:09 Traffic Stop 2410140008 Officer initiated activity at Hwy 4/Bonanza Mine Wy, Copperopolis, CA. Disposition: No Report Taken. 06:07 Alarm Sounding 2410140013 Occurred on High School St, in San Andreas, CA. Commercial alarm. Disposition: False […]