Lake Alpine, CA…We would like to thank John Michnowicz for the photos from yesterday as Caltrans commenced their work in earnest of clearing Ebbetts Pass for spring & summer. It will be a long and tough task as once the roads are cleaned crews will need to finish any road repairs needed. We have heard […]
Arnold, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is preparing to begin a project that will install retaining walls along State Route 4 (SR-4) near Calaveras Big Trees State Park. The project will install retaining walls for sediment control, improve culverts and drainage, and re-construct roadside shoulders along a half-mile segment of SR-4, just west of […]
Lucca, Italy…Good morning. I’ve got a statement. I want to share it first, and then I’m happy to take a couple of questions. Last week, Bashar al-Assad’s regime killed even more of its own people using chemical weapons. Our missile strike in response to his repeated use of banned weapons was necessary as a matter […]
Shanghai, China….Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton held off the challenge of Ferrari’s Sebastian Vettel to take his fifth Chinese Grand Prix victory as Max Verstappen claimed his eighth career podium finish after a sensational drive that saw the Red Bull Racing driver rise to third from 16th place on the Shanghai grid. Hamilton, starting from pole, held […]
Columbia, CA…Columbia State Historic Park is our local, living, Gold Rush history exhibit that is open 7 days a week. It can take you back over 150 years to the days when finding veins of gold drove the growth and settling of our Golden State. It was packed on Sunday as it was Gold Rush […]
Chicago, IL…The United Airlines CEO at least took it upon himself to offer a statement directly on the incident. He rightly assumed that leaving this to his PR Department would have amounted to cruel and unusual punishment of PR people. It seems no one was willing to accept the vouchers and inducements offered. The poor […]
Angels Camp, CA…Open letter to Assemblyman Norman Waters in the summer of 1985: I read your recent letter concerning the Tri County Narcotics Task Force with great interest. While you correctly point out the economic and human costs associated with drug abuse and that the problem of drug abuse is increasing, you fail to conclude […]
San Bernardino, CA…A murder suicide has left two adults deceased and two students injured this morning at North Park Elementary School. From the San Bernardino Police Department..”Two adults are deceased in a classroom, believed to be a murder suicide. We believe the suspect is down and there’s no further threat.” From the school and their […]
Sutter Creek, CA…Knight Foundry in Sutter Creek is America’s last water-powered foundry and machine shop and a premier relic of Mother Lode gold mining history. Join us for our next Open House on Saturday, April 22, 10am-4pm. The event is free. Meet local historians and former Foundry employees, view demonstrations of how the wheels turned, […]
Murphys, CA…Combine outstanding hand-farmed vineyards, nearly 20 years of wine industry experience by local-boy Scott Klann, and you get Newsome-Harlow Wines! With a reputation for hosting some of the area’s best winery events and a loyal following since 2000, you can expect exciting things from this new generation of Calaveras vintners. Wines available by the […]
Sonora, CA…A bit of snow on Saturday put a dent in the crowds but as the sun rolled around on Sunday the Mother Lode Fairgrounds was filled with vendors and potential customers. All of the exhibit halls and the grounds were filled with local businesses promoting services available here locally. One of the great things […]
Bear Valley, CA…CHP is reporting that no humans have been injured in a collision near Hwy 4 and Bear Valley. Unfortunately is looks like there has been one canine fatality. Incident: 00151 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: 0 Sr4 Loc Desc: 4 AT BEAR VLY ENTRANCE Lat/Lon: 38.460305 -120.044375 Close Detail Information 10:36 AM 4 […]
Sonora, CA…CHP is reporting a collision near Jamestown & Wigwam Roads. Not sure all of the details but emergency medical crews were doing CPR on one unresponsive subject earlier. We pray it was a good outcome…. Incident: 00132 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Wigwam Rd / Jamestown Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.961770 -120.417777 Close Detail […]
San Andreas, CA…The latest activity logs for the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Deputies are attached: Daily_Log_04-07-2017 Daily_Log_04-08-2017 Daily_Log_04-09-2017 (1)
Columbia, CA…Columbia State Historic Park will present “Diggins Tent Town 1852”, their annual living history event this coming May 18th through May 21st. Sponsored by the non-profit organization Friends of Columbia and Columbia State Historic Park and depicted by over 150 costumed volunteers, visitors can experience the events and environment of an 1850’s mining camp […]
Murphys, CA…Tom Pratt of Murphys, California, a nationally recognized insurance specialist in fine art and collectibles, has partnered with MiniCo to employ a new online tool to offer insurance products. Customers of FACE Insurance Services now have access to a direct quoting portal at www.minicocollectiblesdirect.com/faceins. The portal enables collectors to obtain premium quotations online in […]
Sonora, CA…We have a strong and committed sales staff with many years of experience satisfying our customers’ needs. Feel free to browse our inventory online, request more information about vehicles, set up a test drive or inquire about financing! If you don’t see what you are looking for, click on CarFinder, fill out the form, […]
Pine Grove, CA…From the Amador County Sheriff’s Department…For the last several days, we’ve been searching for 79-year-old Christine Merten. Unfortunately, this morning, we found Christine deceased. She was located by a canine team in rugged, brushy terrain north of her home. The Amador County Sheriff’s Coroner’s Office will determine the cause of death, but we […]
Oakdale, CA…Michelle Hewitt of Tracy CA, Janna Frank of Oakdale, and McKensey Middleton of Hathaway Pines have been very busy with competition signup, registration meetings, and a number of practices. The contestants were introduced to the public at the Ripon Almond Blossom Parade followed by a Rodeo fund raiser at Mountain Mikes Pizza and the […]
Los Gatos, CA…Netflix Inc. announced yesterday that Greg Peters will become Chief Product Officer in July, assuming the role from Neil Hunt, who for the last eighteen years has led the product team which designs, builds, and delivers the Netflix experience. Peters most recently has led international development efforts from the Netflix office in Tokyo […]
Angels Camp, CA…(Frogtown, USA) Tonight the Annual Whiskerino Dinner & Dance kicks off Frogjump season at Frogtown. Our celebration of Small Town Americana, pageantry and just a bit of hocum has begun.
Washington, DC…My Fellow Americans, We’re only 11 weeks in, but already my administration has achieved historic progress for the American people – in fact, 93% of our domestic manufacturers have expressed optimism in the future, a record. The confidence we are seeing in our Nation is about jobs and opportunity – but it’s also about […]
Mi Wuk Village, CA…CHP is reporting a collision on Hwy 108 near Sierra Park Road. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00282 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Sr108 / Sierra Park Rd Loc Desc: JEO MI WUK Lat/Lon: 38.065692 -120.184788 Close Detail Information 1:49 PM 2 [3] NEG 1125 1:49 PM 1 [2] EVERYONE […]
Arnold, CA…CHP is reporting a solo vehicle vs a tree near Hwy 4 and Beatrice Drive in the Cottage Springs area. Please use caution in the area…. Incident: 00240 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr4 / Beatrice Dr Loc Desc: WB Lat/Lon: 38.356417 -120.212332 Close Detail Information 1:34 PM 2 [4] 1039 CALSO ON PRECAUTION […]
Bear Valley, CA…Hey Good People! 6″ of new snow at 5am and 17″ for the current storm total and more on the way! Today another 4-8″ of new snow could fall and winds will be out of the SSW from 10-3-mph. We are already seeing some fluctuations in the forecast in the last 36hrs so […]
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Coulterville, CA…On Friday, April 7th, at approximately 11 am, 28 year old Ricardo Gonzalez was driving a 2004 Toyota Camry southbound on State Route 49 south of Coulterville, during a heavy downpour. Due to the unsafe speed for the wet weather conditions, Gonzalez ran off of the west road edge and down a very steep […]
Pine Grove, CA…CJP is reporting an overturned vehicle on Hwy 88 near Climax Road. The driver is out of the vehicle and it luckily non-injury. Incident: 00296 Type: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj Location: Sr88 / Climax Rd Loc Desc: JWO Lat/Lon: 38.406871 -120.670047 Close Detail Information 6:50 PM 4 [5] 1039 AMA SO 6:49 PM 3 […]