Black Oak Casino Resort features Chatom Vineyards for exclusive Winemaker Dinner

Black Oak Casino Resort features Chatom Vineyards for exclusive Winemaker Dinner

Tuolumne, CA…Incredible food, perfect pairings, wine education & trivia! Join us for what is sure to be a night to remember! This will be the first partnership between Black Oak Casino Resort and Chatom — Their incredibly talented culinary team paired with Chatom’s award-winning wines is sure to make for the ultimate dining experience! Join […]

Fire Update….Structure/Vegetation Fire In Vallecito Area

Fire Update….Structure/Vegetation Fire In Vallecito Area

Vallecito, CA….Firefighters are working a 5 ac structure/vegetation fire off of Ponderosa way in the Vallecito area. The road into the subdivision is closed at this time and air assets have been released so it appears fire is close to containment but mop up will be extensive this afternoon….

Calaveras County Sheriff’s Logs For June 11 – 18, 2015

Calaveras County Sheriff’s Logs For June 11 – 18, 2015

San Andreas, CA…The latest activity logs for the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Deputies are enclosed… We would like to Thank Signal Service for Sponsoring our Law Enforcement Category! Daily_Log_06-11-2015 Daily_Log_06-12-2015 Daily_Log_06-13-2015 Daily_Log_06-14-2015 Daily_Log_06-15-2015 Daily_Log_06-16-2015 Daily_Log_06-17-2015 Daily_Log_06-18-2015

Sky Fire Causing A Smokey Morning In Our Area

Sky Fire Causing A Smokey Morning In Our Area

Oakhurst, CA…The Sky Fire was reported around 2:30 and was started by a vehicle fire on Sky Ranch road. It is located 4 miles north east of Batterson Station and 6 miles from the community of Oakhurst. The fire is zero percent contained and is estimated at 200 acres with the potential of growing to […]

Position Statement New Asphalt Plant at New Hogan Quarry ~ Letter To Editor By CCRP

Position Statement New Asphalt Plant at New Hogan Quarry ~ Letter To Editor By CCRP

Valley Springs, CA…Ford Construction Company the operators of the New Hogan Rock Quarry for the past 20+ years has requested that the Calaveras Planning Department review the possibility of placing a Hot Asphalt Mixing Plant at their existing quarry location. Peter Maurer, Calaveras County’s Planing Director reviewed the request and determined that the existing M2 […]

Jurassic World Review: The park is open, but is it worth visiting? ~ By Brett Bunge

Jurassic World Review: The park is open, but is it worth visiting? ~ By Brett Bunge

Angels Camp, CA…The original Jurassic Park was and still is a classic. Released in 1993 and utilizing excellent CGI for its time, it not only influenced a generation of kids, but also many monster films after it, and it remains another Steven Spielberg smash hit. Based on the Michael Crichton book of the same name, […]

Mark Twain Union Elementary School District Board Meeting Agenda

Mark Twain Union Elementary School District Board Meeting Agenda

Angels Camp, CA…The Mark Twain Union Elementary School District board will be back in action later today  The agenda is below. Requests for any disability-related modification or accommodation, including auxiliary aids or services in order to participate in the public meeting may be made by contacting the District Office at (209)736-1855 at least two days […]

Tuolumne County Economic Development Authority (TCEDA) Selects Summer Interns

Tuolumne County Economic Development Authority (TCEDA) Selects Summer Interns

Sonora, CA…The Tuolumne County Economic Development Authority (TCEDA) has selected three student interns to be employed during the summer months. The three interns selected for the summer internship are Logan Ainger, Bethany Wilkinson and Bethany Smith. All three interns are from Tuolumne County and are attending universities from outside of Tuolumne County. They have returned […]

Considering the Alternatives For Rim Fire Reforestation

Considering the Alternatives For Rim Fire Reforestation

Sonora, California, June 16, 2015 – The Stanislaus National Forest will be hosting a workshop on July 8th to review potential alternatives for the reforestation project, within the Rim Fire area.  “Sixty-five comments were received during our 45-day scoping period which ended on April 13th,” said Jeanne Higgins, Forest Supervisor, Stanislaus National Forest. “Now our […]

Twisted Folk Concert Series Presents Chris Webster & Nina Gerber, and Mollie O’Brien & Rich Moore

Twisted Folk Concert Series Presents Chris Webster & Nina Gerber, and Mollie O’Brien & Rich Moore

Vallecito, CA…Twisted Oak Winery is pleased to announce the next concert of our 2015 Twisted Folk Concert Series – featuring Chris Webster & Nina Gerber, and Mollie O’Brien & Rich Moore! “Once again we are featuring four talented (and award-winning) musicians that have graced our stage before,” said winery co-owner Jeff Stai. “Chris Webster’s lovely […]

Sponsor A Flag For This Year’s Field Of Flags

Sponsor A Flag For This Year’s Field Of Flags

Wallace, CA…Please take this special opportunity to thank those who help make our country a shining light of freedom!  Support and sponsor the spectacular Field of Flags near the Calaveras County line along Highway 12 in Wallace.  At sunrise on Sunday June 28, 2015, we will raise over 200 American Flags ‘For Love And Gratitude’ in […]

The Calaveras 4-H Youth Development Says Thank You

The Calaveras 4-H Youth Development Says Thank You

San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras 4-H Youth Development Program would like to thank Black Oak Casino for their generous donation of $280. Their financial support will truly help our 4-H members in the form of 4-H enrollment scholarships. More importantly, their generous contribution has sent a clear message. They care about today’s youth and support their […]

Six Red Cross Tips to Stay Safe When Temperatures Soar

Six Red Cross Tips to Stay Safe  When Temperatures Soar

Sacramento, CA…Dangerously hot weather is predicted for the Gold Country Region, and the American Red Cross wants to remind everyone of the steps they should take to stay safe when the temperatures rise.  “High temperatures, humidity and hot, indoor environments can quickly cause heat-related emergencies,” said Lilly Wyatt, Spokesperson for the Red Cross Gold Country […]

Summer Day Camp at Rail Road Flat School – Open to All CUSD Students K-6

Summer Day Camp at Rail Road Flat School – Open to All CUSD Students K-6

Rail Road Flat, CA…We are in the process of planning a week long summer day camp. It will be a fun based learning experience. We will include but not be limited to: science, biology, reading, leadership development, physical education, photography, sign language, art, and much more. It will be held at the Rail Road Flat […]

New GriefShare Group Beginning In July

New GriefShare Group Beginning In July

Murphys, CA…GriefShare is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. You don’t have to go through the grieving process alone. GriefShare seminars and support groups are led by people who understand what you are going through and want to help. You’ll gain access to […]

Murphy’s Jenna E. Seim Graduates With Honors From Elmhurst

Murphy’s Jenna E. Seim Graduates With Honors From Elmhurst

Elmhurst, Ill…Murphy’s Jenna E. Seim Graduates With Honors From Elmhurst.  Jenna was a member of the 2015 graduating class from Elmhurst College.  At its 144th Commencement on Saturday, May 30, 550 students were awarded Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Music or Bachelor of Liberal Studies degrees. In addition, […]

Berryhill – Deaver Vineyards 8th Senate District Small Business of the Year

Berryhill – Deaver Vineyards 8th Senate District Small Business of the Year

Sacramento, CA…Senator Tom Berryhill (R-Twain Harte) honors Deaver Vineyards, of Plymouth, CA, as the 2015 Small Business of the Year. The California Small Business Association today also recognized Ken Deaver, the winery owner, at its annual Small Business luncheon in Sacramento. Deaver Vineyards was selected by Senator Berryhill for its longstanding support of the community, […]

Goldrush Comedy 6/24 At The Murphy’s Creek Theatre

Goldrush Comedy 6/24 At The Murphy’s Creek Theatre

Murphys, CA…It’s time for another dose of Goldrush Comedy at the Murphys Creek Theatre. Headlining, we have all the way from Montana, the “Cowboy” Rich Brockman with: Kul Black, L Boogie, Bryant Hicks, & Sinn D Rella. Hosted by: Jimmie Menezes. Come out to the “Queen of the Sierras”, Murphy’s CA, for a dose of […]

Mountain Oaks Students Honored at California Student Media Festival

Mountain Oaks Students Honored at California Student Media Festival

San Andreas, CA….Caleb Young, Andrew Busser and John Rowitz, students at Mountain Oaks Charter School were recognized at the 49th Annual California Student Media Festival on Saturday, June 6th. The Festival, held in Hollywood, is the nation’s oldest student media festival and focuses on celebrating videos projects being produced by students throughout California. Caleb Young’s […]

Annual Foothill Conservancy Fundraising Dinner is Saturday, June 20

Annual Foothill Conservancy Fundraising Dinner is Saturday, June 20

Sutter Creek, CA…Tickets are still available for Foothill Conservancy’s annual fundraising dinner, which will be held at the Italian Picnic Grounds in Sutter Creek on solstice day, Saturday, June 20. This year the organization is celebrating 25 trips around the sun, with festivities from 4:00-7:00 p.m. This fun event features wonderful people, fine wine, craft […]

Law Enforcement Looking For Man In Shooting That Killed Nine

Law Enforcement Looking For Man In Shooting That Killed Nine

On June 17, 2015 at approximately 8:00PM, the pictured white male suspect entered the Emanuel AME church located at 110 Calhoun Street and began shooting church members. The suspect was seen leaving the church in the below pictured black four door sedan. Suspect is described as a younger white male. He stands approximately 5’09” in […]

Taxpayer Group Sides with Planning Director

Taxpayer Group Sides with Planning Director

San Andreas, CA…Al Segalla, President of the Calaveras County Taxpayers Association, said “The more we discover the facts, the more it becomes apparent that the Planning Director was correct in approving the Asphalt Hot Plant application. The fumes issue is handled by a cleaning process approved by the regulatory agencies. In fact, there are 11 […]

Joint Board of Supervisors/Planning Commission Study Session on General Plan Tuesday, June 30, 2015, 6:00 p.m. San Andreas Town Hall

Joint Board of Supervisors/Planning Commission Study Session on General Plan Tuesday, June 30, 2015, 6:00 p.m. San Andreas Town Hall

San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors and Planning Commission will hold a study session on the Draft General Plan on Tuesday, June 10th at 6:00 p.m. at the San Andreas Town Hall. The study session will focus on issues raised in the public comments on the draft General Plan that was released in […]

Woman To Be On The Newly Redesigned Ten Dollar Note

Woman To Be On The Newly Redesigned Ten Dollar Note

Washington, DC…Treasury Secretary Jacob J. Lew today announced that a newly redesigned $10 note will feature a woman. In exercising his responsibility to select currency features and design, Treasury Secretary Lew will select a notable woman – with a focus on celebrating a champion for our inclusive democracy. In keeping with that theme, the U.S. […]

Medical Center Chooses Contractor for New Pavilion

Medical Center Chooses Contractor for New Pavilion

Sonora, CA…Sonora Regional Medical Center is pleased to announce the final selection of the firm that will construct the new outpatient pavilion and Cancer Center. Quiring General LLC, in alliance with California Gold Development Corporation, was the successful bidder. While Quiring General (Quiring) will perform as the construction manager and general contractor for the project, […]

Mokelumne Wild & Scenic River Study Bill Passes Assembly

Mokelumne Wild & Scenic River Study Bill Passes Assembly

Sacramento, CA…River advocates are pleased that the California State Assembly passed legislation on Monday, June 1, calling for a study of Mokelumne River as a state-protected Wild & Scenic River. AB 142, introduced by Assemblyman Frank Bigelow (R-O’Neals), was approved by the Assembly with a resoundingly bipartisan 71-3 vote. The bill will provide interim protection […]

Greenhorn Creek Golf Resort Men’s Club Members Compete At NCGA Championship At Poppy Hills

Greenhorn Creek Golf Resort Men’s Club Members Compete At NCGA Championship At Poppy Hills

Carmel, CA…Local Greenhorn Creek Golf Resort Men’s Club Members Paul Agriesti, Don Pulliam and Wayne Cuff qualified and played this week in the Northern California Golf Association’s 36 hole SENIOR NET CHAMPINSHIP at the iconic Poppy Hills Golf Course in Carmel. It was crunch time as the final round of the annual NCGA Senior Net […]

Vault Works/BEAT & InnovationLab Form A Regional Partnership To Advance STEM Training

Vault Works/BEAT & InnovationLab Form A Regional Partnership To Advance STEM Training

Sonora, CA…As of June 1, 2015 the Vault Works/BEAT Group and the Sonora based InnovationLab have formed a new regional partnership that expands the technology training and opportunities for technology minded residents of the Central Sierra and Central Valley areas of California.. BEAT members will staff ongoing classes at the InnovationLab in addition to their […]