2015 Calaveras Visitors Bureau Annual Dinner Recap ~ CVB Feature By Lisa Boulton

2015 Calaveras Visitors Bureau Annual Dinner Recap ~ CVB Feature By Lisa Boulton

Angels Camp, CA…For those who weren’t able to join us at the standing-room-only 2015 CVB Annual Dinner & 9th annual Innovations in Tourism Awards last month, here’s a recap on the events of the evening, with links to resources that were presented or handed out on the night.  Laurie Giannini, CVB board member, began by […]

Traffic Update…Overturned Vehicle Accident In Clearing Stages On Hwy 120

Traffic Update…Overturned Vehicle Accident In Clearing Stages On Hwy 120

Jamestown, CA…CHP is reporting an accident in the clearing stages near Hwy 120 & Jacksonville Road. It is a non injury rollover and not blocking lanes. Please use caution in the area. Incident: 00172 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: SR120 / Jacksonville Rd Loc Desc: OVER DON PEDRO Lat/Lon: 37.829258 -120.345302 Close Detail Information 9:22 […]

Celebration Of Life To Be Held On January 9th For Janice Simpson

Angels Camp, CA…Janice Simpson, age 63, of Angels Camp, formerly of Huntsville, Alabama died peacefully in her home on Saturday, December 5th, 2015. She was born to the late William Oscar Steading and Mary Helen Steading on June 18th 1952 in Fairfield, Alabama. Janice was an Escrow Officer with various Title Company’s and retired after […]

Columbia College Receives $960,000 State Grant for Apprenticeship Programs

Columbia College Receives $960,000 State Grant for Apprenticeship Programs

Columbia, CA…Columbia College has been awarded a two-year $960,000 grant to develop a new hospitality apprenticeship training program in partnership with two major local employers — Black Oak Casino Resort in Tuolumne and Evergreen Lodge and Rush Creek Lodge near Groveland. The award, just announced by the California Community College Chancellor’s Office (CCCCO), is part […]

3,017 Lbs. Of Drugs Collected During “Drop the Drugs” 2015

3,017 Lbs. Of Drugs Collected During “Drop the Drugs” 2015

San Andreas, CA…In 2015, approximately 3,017 pounds of unused/unwanted drugs were collected for disposal. The Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office and Angels Camp Police Department held a number of “Drop the Drugs” events in 2015. On December 15th alone, we collected 111 pounds of unused and/or unwanted prescription medications at three locations in the county. This […]

Hey Good People!!! Head Up To Bear Valley For “Pure Mountain Fun” ~Bear Valley Update By Mattly Trent

Hey Good People!!!  Head Up To Bear Valley For “Pure Mountain Fun” ~Bear Valley Update By Mattly Trent

Bear Valley, CA…Hey Good People!!!! Happy Holidays! Snowing lightly currently at 5am and winds are out of the SSE from 9-14mph. 1-2″ is expected today then by tonight the system should push it’s way East and clearing skies will be the thing after midnight. Cold air associated with this system will bring the night time […]

CHP San Andreas Christmas MEP Statistics. Three DUI Arrests, Six Accidents & Eight Citations

CHP San Andreas Christmas MEP Statistics.  Three DUI Arrests, Six Accidents & Eight Citations

San Andreas, CA…In Calaveras County, 3 people were arrested, for driving under the influence, by the CHP between 6:00 pm Wednesday and 11:59 pm Sunday. Our Officers handled 6 accidents during this time period, resulting in non to minor injuries. Fortunately the accidents were not DUI related. During the holiday period the San Andreas Officers […]

Jackie Linebaugh 1959 – 2015

Arnold, CA…Jackie Linebaugh, a resident of Arnold for 39 years passed away on December 18, 2015. She was born August 13, 1959 in Sonora, CA. She is survived by her husband Craig Linebaugh of Arnold, Son Jasen Linebaugh of Arnold, daughters Jennifer Cobb of Louisiana, Kebra Prest of Murphys, Star Linebaugh of Arnold and 9 […]

Traffic Update…Two Incidents On Hwy 88

Traffic Update…Two Incidents On Hwy 88

Pioneer, CA…CHP is reporting a couple of incidents on Hwy 88. The latest is on Hwy 88 and Omo Ranch Rd and details are still coming in. The other is between a pickup and Suburban and is blocking lanes near Hwy 88 & Salt Springs. Let’s be careful out there….

Calaveras County Sheriff’s Logs Through December 27th

Calaveras County Sheriff’s Logs Through December 27th

San Andreas, CA….The latest Calaveras County Sheriff’s logs through December 27th are enclosed… Daily_Log_12-27-2015 Daily_Log_12-26-2015 Daily_Log_12-25-2015 Daily_Log_12-24-2015 Daily_Log_12-23-2015 Daily_Log_12-22-2015 Daily_Log_12-21-2015 Daily_Log_12-20-2015 Daily_Log_12-19-2015 Daily_Log_12-18-2015 Daily_Log_12-17-2015 Daily_Log_12-16-2015 Daily_Log_12-15-2015 Daily_Log_12-14-2015

Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Logs Through December 26th

Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Logs Through December 26th

Sonora, CA….The Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Logs through December 26th are enclosed. Sheriff’s Daily Report 12-26-2015 Sheriff’s Daily Report 12-25-2015 Sheriff’s Daily Report 12-24-2015 Sheriff’s Daily Report 12-23-2015 Sheriff’s Daily Report 12-22-2015 Sheriff’s Daily Report 12-21-15 Sheriff’s Daily Log 12-20-2015 Sheriff’s Daily Report 12-19-2015 Sheriff’s Daily Report 12-18-2015 Sheriff’s Daily Report 12-17-2015 Sheriff’s Report 12-16-2015 Sheriff’s […]

Great Winter Break Weather Week Ahead

Great Winter Break Weather Week Ahead

Bear Valley, CA…It looks to be perfect weather for the holiday vacation week for many. Today: Mostly cloudy. Numerous snow showers in the morning… Then scattered snow showers in the afternoon. Highs 21 to 36 higher elevations…33 to 39 lower elevations. Little or no snow accumulation lower elevations…up to 1 inch higher elevations. Light winds. […]

Murphys to Markleeville – “The Schedule” – December 25 to January 2

Murphys to Markleeville – “The Schedule” – December 25 to January 2

Arnold, CA…“The Schedule” is published every Thursday by the Bear’s Lair and includes everything happening from Murphys to Markleeville.  For more detailed info visit The Schedule.  Please come by and pick one up or contact Bear’s Lair at info@epvc.org to have your event included in “The Schedule.”   Murphys to Markleeville December 25 – January 2   Ongoing   […]

22 Inches Of Fresh Powder In Last 24 Hours!! ~Bear Valley Update With Mattly Trent

Bear Valley, CA…Hey Good People!!!! Merry Christmas/Happy Holidays 8″ of new overnight, 22″ in 24hrs, 48″+ in the last week and more is coming!!!!!! 141″ for the season total now and a base of 75″!!!!!!! Ullr has delivered for Christmas! Today we could see another day of possible snow showers and with temps in the […]

11-17 Inches Of Fresh Powder Coming Down Now

Bear Valley, CA…Hey Good People!!!! 23″ of new in the last 96hrs at the base area and around 25″+ up on the summit and with wind redistribution on some spots over the hill we have seen up to 30″! Our base is now at 58″ and a season total of 118″!!!!!! Compare that to 121″ […]

Traffic Accidents and Hazards Through Out The Mother Lode

Traffic Accidents and Hazards Through Out The Mother Lode

San Andreas Ca. CHP LIVE CAD in both the Stockton and Merced Divisions that cover the Mother Lode have been reporting a large amount of accidents through out the region. Below are some of those reports: Incident: 00189 Type: Hit and Run No Injuries Location: Sr26 / Jean St Loc Desc: PET GROOMING PK LOT […]

Traffic Update….Vehicle vs Cow Near Studhorse Flat On Hwy 49

Traffic Update….Vehicle vs Cow Near Studhorse Flat On Hwy 49

Tuttletown, CA….CHP is reporting a vehicle vs cow incident on Hwy 49 near Studhorse Flat. A lane is blocked and there is an injured cow. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00822 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Sr49 / Studhorse Flat Rd Loc Desc: STEVINOT BRIDGE Lat/Lon: 37.999577 -120.488238 Close Detail Information 9:54 PM […]

Skyline Bear Valley Saddened Over Loss of Skier Today

Skyline Bear Valley Saddened Over Loss of Skier Today

Bear Valley, CA — (December 23, 2015) – Skyline Bear Valley is sorry to share news of the fatality of a 60-year-old male guest today on the slopes at approximately 1:40 p.m. The man reportedly collapsed while skiing and was pronounced deceased at the scene. No other details are available at this time. Further inquiries […]

58 Inches Of Snow At Bear Valley! Snow Totals Almost Equal To All Of Last Year!! Bear Valley Weather Update By Mattly Trent

58 Inches Of Snow At Bear Valley!  Snow Totals Almost Equal To All Of Last Year!!  Bear Valley Weather Update By Mattly Trent

Bear Valley, CA…Hey Good People!!!! 23″ of new in the last 72hrs at the base area and around 25″+ up on the summit and with wind redistribution on some spots over the hill we have seen up to 30″! Our base is now at 58″ and a season total of 118″!!!!!! Compare that to 121″ […]

Probable Murder Suicide In Murphys

Probable Murder Suicide In Murphys

Murphys, CA…On 12-22-15 at about 1720 hours, the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Department received a 9-1-1 call from a male subject reporting that he had just shot his wife. Both the Sheriff’s Department and Angels Camp Police Department responded to an address near Murphys. Two subjects were found deceased from apparent gunshot wounds. The case remains […]

Murphys Open House 2015 Photos & Video

Murphys Open House 2015 Photos & Video

Murphys, CA…Every year on the first Friday in December, Murphys celebrates the start of the holiday season with a community Open House from 5 to 8 pm on Historic Main Street. Admission is free, the streets are closed to traffic and the town is ready to celebrate. A favorite of locals, the annual event is […]

Angels Camp Celebrates The Holidays In Style

Angels Camp Celebrates The Holidays In Style

Angels Camp, CA…The Angels Camp Business Association awarded first place to Blooms and Things Florist for exterior décor during its annual ACBA Holiday Decoration Contest. Bank of Stockton garnered second place for its interior decor, and Firefall Jewelers won third place for their window display. “We want to thank everyone that participated this year to […]

23 Inches Of New Snow At Bear Valley! Snow Totals Almost Equal To All Of Last Year!! Bear Valley Weather Update By Mattly Trent

23 Inches Of New Snow At Bear Valley!  Snow Totals Almost Equal To All Of Last Year!!  Bear Valley Weather Update By Mattly Trent

Bear Valley, CA…Hey Good People!!!! 23″ of new in the last 48hrs at the base area and around 25″ up on the summit! Our base is now at 64″ and a season total of 118″!!!!!! Compare that to 121″ for the whole season last year and its shows El Nino is in effect! These totals […]