Mountain Ranch, CA…Residents who lost their uninsured or underinsured homes in the Butte Fire last September are encouraged to contact Calaveras Recovers to see how the all-volunteer group may be able to assist them in rebuilding their homes. “We have trained Personal Advocates standing by ready to assess people’s unmet immediate needs and long-term housing […]
Washington, DC…The race for the White House picked up speed, clarity and focus as Donald Trump easily defeated Marco Rubio on his Florida home turf. The winner take all primary defeat sealed the fate of Rubio’s campaign and he suspended his campaign last night. Governor John Kasich proved he has half a chance to make […]
Washington, DC….In a Rose Garden ceremony today at the White House, President Obama announced his intent to nominate Merrick Garland to the Supreme Court of the United States. Merrick Garland, the Chief Judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit, has more federal judicial experience than any other Supreme Court nominee in […]
Murphys, CA…Help The Animals With The CHS Thrift Store Sailboat Raffle At Irish Day!
Avery, CA…Come celebrate St Patrick’s Weekend in Avery! We are offering a Shamrock smash. A chocolate brownie made by Butter & Cream in Arnold with vanilla ice cream, chocolate syrup and green whipped cream! We also have punch cards, pick yours up if you don’t have one yet! Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Enjoy free wifi […]
Murphys, CA….CHP is reporting an overturned vehicle accident near Near Hwy 4 & Utica Powerhouse Rd. It is a vehicle vs embankment and rollover that landed on wheels. Please use caution in the area until the incident is cleared. Incident: 00427 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Sr4 / Utica Powerhouse Rd Loc Desc: 2-3 MILES […]
Arnold, CA…The Big ACE Dirt Cheap Sales Starts Tomorrow At Ace Home Center
Valley Springs, CA…CHP is reporting a bull in the roadway near Paloma Rd and Campo Seco Rd. Please use cowtion in the area…. Incident: 00176 Type: Animal Hazard Location: Paloma Rd / Campo Seco Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.226576 -120.820570 Close Detail Information 12:50 PM 3 [2] IN THE RDWY 12:50 PM 2 [1] BLK […]
La Grange, CA…CHP is reporting a cow laying in the roadway near Penon Blanco Rd / Granite Springs Rd. Please use caution in the area…. Incident: 00195 Type: Animal Hazard Location: Penon Blanco Rd / Granite Springs Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.719451 -120.300746 Close Detail Information 10:08 AM 2 [2] RP SAID HE COULDNT TELL […]
Valley Springs, CA….CHP is reporting that a vehicle continued past the end of a dead end road. It was initially reported as a possible injury accident but it has been changed to non-injury. The hospital is however doing a mental evaluation on the driver. Incident: 00065 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: 2737 Ross Dr Loc […]
Murphys, CA…Calaveras County Public Health Services has a free six week workshop in Murphys. What: Healthier Living Managing Chronic Health Conditions Workshop When: Meets every Tuesday March 12- May 17, 2016 Time: 9:30-12:00 Location: First Congregational Church, 509 Algiers St. , Murphys Cost: Free Contact: Call Bonnie at 754-6460
Mokelumne Hill, CA…Starting on March 14th, ACME ART – Moke Hill will begin art classes geared toward K-12 students during spring break in Calaveras and Amador County. A variety of classes will be held in morning and afternoon sessions. Topics include painting, drawing, clay modeling, theatre, collage, monoprint making, poetry and much more. These spring […]
Gold Run, CA…This is a very sad day for the CHP as we say goodbye to a member of our family. While investigating a traffic collision on Saturday afternoon, in the area of westbound Interstate 80 at Castle Peak Road, Officer Nathan Taylor was struck by a vehicle. Officer Taylor is part of the Gold […]
Arnold, CA…”Full-Time Handyman & Store Associate Wanted: Arnold Ace Home Center has a handyman service and is looking to hire a handy-person. This position shares time between going out on jobs and working in the store. Ideal candidates should be excellent communicators, be able to manage projects from start to finish, and have a background […]
Copperopolis, CA…Copperopolis Town Square – the Castle & Cooke California-owned events, shopping and entertainment gathering place in Calaveras County – will host “Spring Fest & Eggapalooza” on Saturday, March 26 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Festivities are scheduled to include Easter egg hunts (for ages 2-5 and 6-10 and beginning at 11 a.m.), photo […]
San Andreas, CA…A rate hike scheduled to take place in September will likely be eliminated, after the CCWD Board of Directors directed staff to take steps to cancel it Wednesday, March 9. The Board will take official action on this item at its next meeting on March 23. The increase would have raised standard residential […]
Angels Camp, CA…On Saturday an intoxicated 50 year old North Dakota man was driving on Hwy 49 south of Red Hill Road. He sustained major injuries after he made an unsafe turning movement, lost control of his Kia Rio and it went off the roadway and overturn. He was taken by ambulance to Sonora Regional […]
Gold Run, CA…On Saturday, March 12th at approximately 2:25 p.m., Officer Nathan Daniel Taylor, of the California Highway Patrol’s Gold Run Area, was investigating a traffic collision in the area of westbound Interstate 80 at Castle Peak Road, when he was struck by a vehicle. Officer Taylor suffered major injuries and was transported to Renown […]
Bear Valley, CA….Bear Valley’s webserver has been having some issues this morning but everything else is up and running with the best conditions in years. Lower mountain will be closed until avalanche control can be completed but head on up for Pure Mountain Fun Today!!! Godzilla El Nino is getting its GAME ON and it’s […]
Valley Springs, CA…CHP is reporting a vehicle it’s hood blocking the roadway near Southworth and Pettinger. Please use caution in the area…. Incident: 00080 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Southworth Rd / Pettinger Rd Loc Desc: JSO 1 MI Lat/Lon: 38.148570 -120.917903 Close Detail Information 7:44 AM 3 [5] 1039 CALA SO 7:43 AM 2 […]
Kirkwood, CA…Caltrans has reopened Hwy 88 at Carson Spur after they did Avalanche Control. Chain requirements are in effect from 4 miles west of Ham’s Station on Hwy 88, Cottage Springs on Hwy 4 and from 4 miles east of Strawberry on Hwy 108. Let’s be careful out there… SR 4 [IN THE CENTRAL CALIFORNIA […]
Jamestown, CA…CHP is reporting a vehicle into an embankment eastbound Hwy 108 just west of J-59. Luckily it is a non-injury accident but there is debris in the roadway. Please use caution everywhere this morning as there have been numerous reports of rocks & debris that have made their way onto the roadways due to […]
Avery, CA…We are very proud of our coffee! We have our very own Coop’s signature espresso blend, Downtown Avery blend is the dark roast and scenic route is the medium blend! All of our coffee is roasted locally by Gold Country Roasters in Murphys! Enjoy free wifi while enjoying the coffee. Call ahead at 209.822.3967 […]
Washington, DC…The United States strongly condemns the terrorist attack in Cote d’Ivoire in the Grand-Bassam. We send our thoughts and prayers to all affected by this senseless violence. The U.S. Embassy in Abidjan is making every effort to account for the welfare of American citizens in the area. We will continue to monitor the situation […]
Washington, DC…Hello, everybody. This past week, we lost an American icon and one of the most influential figures of her time – former First Lady Nancy Reagan. Born in New York City, and raised mostly in Chicago, Nancy Davis graduated from Smith College in 1943. As an actress, she appeared in 11 films. And off-screen, […]
Austin, TX…President Obama traveled to South by Southwest — the first sitting President to do so. In Austin, he made the case for people “from all walks of life, working inside or outside of government, to help us make this democracy even stronger.” When it comes to tech, the President has had many firsts: the first “Social […]
Kirkwood, CA…Caltrans has closed Hwy 88 at Carson Spur for Avalanche Control. Chain requirements are in effect from Cook’s Station on Hwy 88, Camp Connell on Hwy 4 and from Strawberry on Hwy 108. Let’s be careful out there… SR 88 [IN THE CENTRAL CALIFORNIA & SIERRA NEVADA] IS CLOSED FROM 3.5 MI EAST OF […]
San Andreas, CA….Flood Watch Now In Effect For Burn Scar Areas & Beyond Through Monday Morning. The details are enclosed…. NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ALERT – CALAVERAS COUNTY 1141 AM PDT SUN MAR 13 2016 FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY MORNING. EXCESSIVE RAINFALL ON SATURATED SOILS HAS INCREASED THE CHANCES OF MUD AND DEBRIS […]
Sonora, CA…CHP is reporting a Chevy off the roadway near Mount Elizabeth & Kewin Mill. Please use caution in the area…. Incident: 00198 Type: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj Location: Mount Elizabeth Dr / Kuein Mill Rd Loc Desc: MT ELIZABETH AT KEWIN MILL Lat/Lon: 38.060523 -120.266347 Close Detail Information 10:47 AM 5 [9] 1039 CDF 10:45 […]
Copperopolis, CA…CHP is reporting a vehicle down embankment on Obyrnes Ferry Road. 30 ft down on it’s roof. Incident: 00190 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Obyrnes Ferry Rd / Old O Byrnes Ferry Rd Loc Desc: OBYRNES FERRY BRIDGE Lat/Lon: 37.895150 -120.565097 Close Detail Information 10:44 AM 5 [14] A61-002 1185 3A 30 FT OVER […]
