Camp Connell, CA…Fischer was stopped at the intersection of Meko Drive and SR-4, preparing to make a left turn from Meko Drive onto westbound SR-4. A Sacramento Woman was driving eastbound on SR-4 approaching Meko Drive. The collision occurred when Fischer pulled out onto SR-4 directly in front of her. She attempted to take evasive […]
Sacramento, CA… Pertaining to the recent Los Angeles Times story on National Guard bonus recoupment, the California Military Department offers the following statement: “The bonus audit and recoupment process is a federal program governed and adjudicated by the National Guard Bureau and the Department of the Army. The California National Guard does not have the […]
Knights Ferry, CA…On Your Mark Events presents its 20th Annual Salmon Duathlon and 5K Run on Saturday, November 5, 8:45 a.m., in the historic hamlet (and it’s surroundings) of Knights Ferry, California. The Salmon Duathlon (run, bike, run) and 5K Run (two separate competitions) will benefit the preservation of the salmon natural spawning habitat in […]
Dallas, TX and New York City, NY…AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) and Time Warner Inc. (NYSE:TWX) today announced they have entered into a definitive agreement under which AT&T will acquire Time Warner in a stock-and-cash transaction valued at $107.50 per share. The agreement has been approved unanimously by the boards of directors of both companies. The deal […]
Stockton, CA…Monsignor Edward Donohoe passed away peacefully at the age of 91 in Stockton, California, October 20, 2016, Monsignor Edward Donohoe. The son of the late Michael and Ellen Donohoe, he was born in Gortermone, Carrigallen, County Leitrim, Ireland on February 20, 1925. He graduated from St. John’s College in Waterford in 1944 and was […]
San Andreas, CA…”It was brought to my attention there is a mailer out there for “Yes on measure D” with my name and a couple of quotes from me and the Sheriff’s Office Star, it would appear I am in support of measure D. To be very clear, I did NOT AUTHORIZE them to use […]
Yosemite National Park, CA…Ignitions of the Mariposa Grove prescribed fire continued this past weekend with an additional 36 acres completed in the upper grove. The project consists of 137 total acres, of which 75 acres have been completed over the last couple weeks. Fire personnel will continue to monitor and patrol the grove area. The […]
Desert Hot Springs, CA…On October 23, 2016 at approximately 5:17 A.M., a collision between a charter bus and a semi-truck resulted in 13 fatalities and 31 additional injuries. The collision occurred on westbound Interstate 10 west of Indian Canyon Road in Desert Hot Springs, CA. A semi-truck with trailer was traveling at approximately five mph […]
San Andreas, CA…The latest activity logs for the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Deputies are as follows: daily_log_10-20-2016 daily_log_10-21-2016 daily_log_10-22-2016
San Andreas, CA…The PAWS 2016 International Captive Wildlife Conference will take place on Friday and Saturday, November 11-12, 2016. This premier global summit addresses the confinement and use of exotic and wild animals – with a special focus on elephants, bears and big cats – and features speakers on the next wave of sanctuaries for […]
Washington, DC….Hi everybody. I’m going to be honest with you – one of the best parts of being President is having your own plane. And I’m going to miss it. A lot. Because up until I ran for this office, I was mostly flying coach. So I know what a pain the whole process can […]
Copperopolis, CA…Copperopolis Town Square – the Castle & Cooke California-owned events, shopping and entertainment gathering place in Calaveras County – will host its annual “Trick or Treat Street at the Square” on Monday, Oct. 31 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. The free, family-friendly Halloween festivities are scheduled to include free candy and live music by […]
Angels Camp, CA…On October 19, 2016 at approximately 11:08 AM, officers from the Angels Camp Police Department conducted a traffic stop of a silver Dodge Durango on Gun Club Road near Hwy 49 in Angels Camp for expired registration and displaying false registration tabs. The two occupants of the vehicle were identified as 27 year […]
La Grange, CA…Emergency Crews are working a horrific head on collision that may have multiple fatalities. Please use caution and expect delays in the area and additional details are below. Our thoughts and prayers are with those involved. Incident: 00320 Type: Fatality Location: J59 / Bonds Flat Rd Loc Desc: JNO Lat/Lon: 37.716677 -120.444400 Close […]
San Andreas, CA…Dear Editor, I have something to say about the Proposition 64 Marijuana prop that’s on the ballot and as a Butte Fire survivor from this past summer, I am very concerned that NO ONE has addressed the issue of water resources in the Sierra Foothills where a great deal of it is grown. […]
Murphys, CA…Murphys merchants and tasting rooms will be celebrating our Seventh Annual Day of the Dead, or Dia de los Muertos, on Saturday, November 5th from 11-6 pm. Participating businesses and vendors will be offering authentic cultural art, food, sugar skulls, face painting and live music, as well as displaying ofrendas (altars) celebrating the lives […]
San Andreas, CA…Calaveras Community TV is located in San Andreas, CA. We are a non-profit organization which helps facilitate the local studio and air original community programming to your home. The goals for PEG Access Television are to promote free speech, foster diverse points of view, encourage communications, create opportunities, encourage artistic expression, expand educational […]
Sonora, CA… Tuolumne County Sheriff’s logs for October 19th are enclosed: TUOLUMNE COUNTY SHERIFF MEDIA BULLETIN Wednesday, October 19, 2016 00:07 SUSPICIOUS CIRC 1610190001 Occurred on Beckwith Rd, Sonora. ***Make contact with RP and he can show which apartment*** rpts that his neighbor is yelling and someone is hitting the wall. Rp states he has […]
San Andreas, CA…The latest activity logs for the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Deputies are as follows: CALAVERAS COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE MEDIA BULLETIN Thursday, October 20, 2016 00:38 Traffic Stop 1610200003 Officer initiated activity at Southworth Rd/Whalen Rd, Wallace. . Disposition: No Report Taken. 00:59 911 Misdial 1610200005 Occurred on Live Oak Ct, Douglas Flat. Static on […]
Pine Grove, CA…CHP is reporting a three vehicle collision on Hwy 88 near Tabeau Road. Lanes are blocked. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00101 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr88 / Tabeau Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.405572 -120.645914 Close Detail Information 12:04 PM 2 [2] 1125 12:04 PM 1 [1] 3 VEHS INVLD […]
Bear Valley, CA…CHP is reporting a motorcycle vs work truck incident near Gaan’s Meadow on Hwy 4. There are major, non-life threatening injuries to the rider. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00082 Type: Trfc Collision-Major Inj Location: Sr4 / Ganns Meadow Dr Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.401854 -120.162769 Close Detail Information 10:55 AM 4 […]
Sonora, CA…The Sonora Bach Festival will present classical guitarist Gordon Rowland and the cooking of Chef David Ingram at the final event of their 40th year celebration on Sunday, October 30 at 12:30 at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall at 24176 Pine Lake Drive Sugar Pine, CA. Reservations, which include the performance and Brunch, […]
Angels Camp, CA…Blanche Abrams, writer from Columbia, will perform Edgar Allan Poe’s famous poem, “The Raven” in a darkly humorous vein with a half-hour Poe Program. Come share “finger” food, “gutsy” fare, maybe some “feetloaf” – and dark libations in the glass. Then bring your scary story or poem to share at open mic. Bring […]
Yosemite National Park, CA…Yosemite National Park fire managers are planning to continue ignitions of the Mariposa Grove prescribed fire project on Saturday October 22, 2016 and Sunday October 23, 2016. The focus will be in the upper grove for a total of 55 acres. An estimated 7 to 10 days of active burn down is […]
Sonora, CA…Weather and air quality conditions permitting, U.S. Forest Service fire crews will begin ignitions on wood piles this month in various locations throughout the Calaveras, Summit, Mi-Wok and Groveland Ranger Districts on the Stanislaus National Forest. Specific areas where piles are located include administrative sites, areas adjacent to roads, along forest boundaries, within the […]
Sonora, CA…Due to cooler, wetter weather and predictions of stable or cooling conditions into the future, High Hazard and Moderate Hazard fire restrictions on the Stanislaus National Forest (NF) are being lifted effective Friday, October 21, 2016, pursuant to STF order 16-2016-05. This will allow the public to build campfires outside of established administrative sites […]
San Andreas, CA…COUNTY OF CALAVERAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS REQUEST FOR BIDS: 2016 SEAL COATING OF COUNTY SERVICE AREA 8 AND COUNTY SERVICE AREA 12 ROADS. Notice is hereby given that the Calaveras County Department of Public Works will receive sealed bids for the work shown and described in the specifications and associated documents for […]