Vallecito, CA…Moaning Cavern Adventure Park is celebrating National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day for a whole week! This day comes but once a year, but we are celebrating the entire week by giving a 25% discount on zip line rides if you wear your Ugly Christmas Sweater to zip from December 11th to December 17th, 2016. […]
Copperopolis, CA…Copperopolis Town Square will host the 31st Annual “First Taste of the Year” wine festival on Saturday, Jan. 14 from noon to 5 p.m. More than 35 wineries from across the Sierra Foothills will participate, representing the best of Calaveras, Amador and Tuolumne counties. Live jazz from the Gypsy Trio and Bob Eisenman Band […]
New York, NY… President-elect Donald J. Trump today announced his intent to nominate General James Mattis, retired U.S. Marine Corps four-star general, to serve as Secretary of the United States Department of Defense. Among the most decorated and legendary leaders in our country, Gen. Mattis has spent his life defending America in numerous theaters of […]
Tuolumne City, CA…Early this morning around 1 AM, Deputy Hammell spotted a suspicious vehicle in the Tuolumne Market parking lot in Tuolumne. Deputy Hammell left his driver door open and walked up to the vehicle so he could speak with the occupants. Dep. Hammell returned to his patrol car after completing his investigation and found […]
San Andreas, CA…The latest activity logs for the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Deputies are attached: CALAVERAS COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE MEDIA BULLETIN Tuesday, December 6, 2016 00:04 Theft 1612060001 Occurred on 2ND St, Arnold. Purse taken. . Disposition: No Report Taken. 01:14 Follow up on a Report 1612060004 Occurred on 2ND St, Arnold. . Disposition: No Report […]
Sonora, CA… Tuolumne County Sheriff’s logs for December 5th are enclosed: TUOLUMNE COUNTY SHERIFF MEDIA BULLETIN Monday, December 5, 2016 00:43 TRAFFIC STOP 1612050002 Officer initiated activity at Racetrack Rd/Snell St, Sonora.Summary: I stopped a truck with expired registration. The driver did not have current insurance either. Citation issued; see cite 60951. . Disposition: Citation […]
San Andreas, CA…When the Butte Fire ended, hundreds of people were left homeless. CCAR Charities Inc. began to receive offers of travel trailers that the owners were willing to donate, but frequently they were located several hundred miles from here and the need was for someone who could tow them to Mountain Ranch, especially since […]
Washington, DC…75 Years Ago today the Japanese Fleet conducted a surprise attack on our naval base in Pearl Harbor. In the attack which drew us into World War II, 2,403 Americans were killed and 1,178 others were wounded. Following is the full text of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s speech as delivered on December 8th. “Yesterday, […]
Sonora, CA…CHP is reporting a non-injury collision near Hatler Dr. & Tuolumne Road & another collision near SR-132 & Bonds Flat. Back over in Calaveas there is a cow out near Milton & Hunt Road. Lets be careful out there… Incident: 00519 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Hatler Dr / Tuolumne Rd Loc Desc: BLUEBELL […]
Sacramento, CA…Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. and First Lady Anne Gust Brown hosted the 85th Annual Capitol Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony this evening on the West Steps of the State Capitol. “It’s that special time of the year – Christmas,” said Governor Brown. “It reminds us of the time of peace, forgiveness and good times.” […]
Seattle, WA…The Antitrust Division of the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) today completed its review and approved Alaska Air Group’s (NYSE: ALK) acquisition of Virgin America (NASDAQ: VA). Alaska Air Group is the parent company of Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Horizon Air Industries, Inc. “We couldn’t be more excited about receiving DOJ clearance for […]
San Andreas, CA…Anyone searching for a wonderful Bengal companion? This talkative, inquisitive breed can make a great addition to the right home. Simba, a 7 to 10 year old neutered male, is available now from Calaveras County Animal Services, and will be at the Calaveras Humane Society’s adoption center in Arnold (at the Calaveras Humane […]
San Andreas, CA…The latest activity logs for the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Deputies are attached: CALAVERAS COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE MEDIA BULLETIN Monday, December 5, 2016 00:43 Disturbance 1612050002 Occurred on Main St, Murphys. Verbal altercation, subjects gone on arrival. . Disposition: No Report Taken. 01:02 Disturbance 1612050004 Occurred on Rose St, Valley Springs. Verbal altercation, unfounded. […]
Angels Camp, CA…Charming 4/2 near Historic Downtown Angels Camp. Recent improvements: exterior/interior paint; carpet/flooring in most rooms. Older improvements: perimeter foundation (80’s); approx. 800 sq. ft addition and throughout house (abs sewage; copper water lines; updated electrical wiring and gas lines); central heat/air all in (90’s). Most rooms 10 ft. ceilings; sun room; formal dining; […]
San Andreas, CA…$15 dog and cat adoptions sponsored by the Friends of Calaveras Animal Services (FOCAS) during the month of December. Includes spay or neuter and microchip. Adopters to pay additional dog license fee. Help bring a shelter animal home for the paw-lidays! Calaveras County Animal Services shelter, 901 Jeff Tuttle Drive, San Andreas. For […]
Angels Camp, CA…The Mark Twain Union Elementary School District is holding a regular meeting Board Of Education meeting on Thursday, December 8th at 5:30 p.m. On the agenda is the appointment and approval of board officers, committees and meeting dates. The meeting will take place at the MTUESD Board Room located at 981 Tuolumne Ave […]
Bear Valley, CA…The Ebbetts Pass Historical Association will celebrate the 50th Anniversary of our beautiful ski area by hosting the 13th Annual Wintersports History Night on Saturday, December 10, 7pm at the Bear Valley Lodge. The mechanics, shop workers, equipment operators, and groomers will be honored this year. The Peter Brinkman Award will be presented […]
Murphys, CA…Planning to spend a Saturday shopping in Murphys, try out the new Saturday Hopper bus service running between Valley Springs and Murphys. Thank you to all the volunteers and participants who helped with this year’s Open House and Parade…we couldn’t do it without you. A special thanks to Jenny Baxter who has organized our […]
Bear Valley, CA…Paul Says…”Snow is in the forecast for later this week! 16 trails are open and groomed for cross country skiing and snowshoeing. The tubing facility is open from 9am to 4pm. The Meadow Cafe is open weekends only until 12/16. The store is really nicely stocked up for all of your winter needs. […]
Murphys, CA…Hold on to your seats and get ready for a rollicking evening of outrageous humor and song. Sourdough’s Wild and Woolly Revue concert series Three dates, all Saturday nights! Dec. 17, 2016 at the Sutter Creek Theatre Jan. 7, 2017 at the Black Bart Theatre in Murphys Jan. 21 at the Westside Theatre in […]
“Happy, Happy Christmas, that can win us back to the delusions of our childhood days, recall to the old man the pleasures of his youth, and transport the traveler back to his own fireside and quiet home!” Charles Dickens
Amador County, CA… The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform one-way traffic control on eastbound and westbound State Route 26 (SR-26) from the Calaveras/Amador County line to SR-88 for tree work. Work will begin Monday, December 5, 2016, through Thursday, December 8, 2016, from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Motorists should expect 10 minute […]
Calaveras County, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform one-way traffic control on eastbound and westbound State Route 4 from Batten Road in Vallecito to Meko Drive in Camp Connell for tree work. Crews will begin work on Monday, December 5, 2016, through Friday, December 9, 2016, from 6:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. Motorists […]
Amador County, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will close the right and left turn lanes and right and left shoulders on northbound and southbound State Route 49 (SR-49) from Clinton Road to South Avenue in Jackson for utility work. Work will begin Monday, December 5, 2016, through Friday, December 9, 2016, from 7:00 a.m. […]
Amador County, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform various road construction activities on State Route 88 (SR-88). Work will occur as follows: One-way traffic control on eastbound and westbound SR-88 from Court Street to Silver Drive for grinding and paving operations beginning Monday, December 5, 2016, through Friday, December 9, 2016, from 8:00 […]
Washington, DC…Today our prayers go out to the people of Oakland, California in the aftermath of this weekend’s deadly warehouse fire – one of the worst fires in the state’s history. While we still don’t know the full toll of this disaster, we do know that an American community has been devastated, and many people […]
Tuolumne County, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform one-way traffic control on eastbound and westbound State Route 120 from Old Priest Grade to the Yosemite National Park boundary for tree work. One-way traffic control will be in effect Sunday, December 4, 2016, through Friday, December 9, 2016, from 6:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. […]
Tuolumne County, CA… The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform one-way traffic control on eastbound and westbound State Route 108 from Lyons Dam Road to Strawberry East for tree work. One-way traffic control will be in effect Monday, December 5, 2016, through Friday, December 9, 2016, from 7:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Motorists should […]
Tuolumne County, CA… The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will close eastbound and westbound State Route 120 at the James E. Roberts Bridge in Tuolumne County for bridge work. Access to the bridge is prohibited Monday, December 5, 2016, through Friday, December 9, 2016, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 a.m. Detours are in place and […]
San Andreas, CA… Mother Lode Youth Symphony is pleased to announce their winter concert on December 11th at 2pm at the beautiful Calaveras High School Performing Arts Center. This years group of talented young musicians will play from family favorites and classical pieces. Admission is free although donations are accepted,and there will be refreshments and […]
