Traffic Update….Collision On Hwy 12 Near Lime Creek Road

Traffic Update….Collision On Hwy 12 Near Lime Creek Road

Valley Springs, CA…CHP is reporting a collision on Hwy 12 Near Lime Creek Road. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00237 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Sr12 / Lime Creek Rd Loc Desc: JEO Lat/Lon: 38.197315 -120.800793 Close Detail Information 3:51 PM 2 [2] RP IN BLK CADI ATTEMPTING TO START 1185 THROUGH GEICO […]

Center For Sports Medicine Hosts Taping Clinic

Center For Sports Medicine Hosts Taping Clinic

Sonora, CA…The Center for Sports Medicine at Sonora Regional Medical Center is hosting a Sports Taping Clinic on Wednesday, November 9. Local health care providers, physical therapists and high school coaches are invited to come learn the top used taping techniques for common sports injuries as well as when to tape and when further medical […]

Fed Signals Possible December Rate Hike

Fed Signals Possible December Rate Hike

Washington, DC…Information received since the Federal Open Market Committee met in September indicates that the labor market has continued to strengthen and growth of economic activity has picked up from the modest pace seen in the first half of this year. Although the unemployment rate is little changed in recent months, job gains have been […]

Junior Livestock Committee Elects New Officers

Junior Livestock Committee Elects New Officers

Angels Camp, CA…The Junior Livestock Committee elected officers at their October meeting. Linda Olson will be serving as president. Ole Gardina is vice president, treasurer is Aldie Broglio and Anna Jones is secretary. The Junior Livestock Committee meets the 4th Monday of the month except December, May and June. 2016 Fair, Linda Olson, Jeremiah Ramirez […]

‘Old Fashioned Holiday & Tree Lighting At The Square’ Coming To Copperopolis November 26

‘Old Fashioned Holiday & Tree Lighting At The Square’ Coming To Copperopolis November 26

Copperopolis, CA… Copperopolis Town Square will host its annual “Old Fashioned Holiday and Tree Lighting at the Square” on Saturday, Nov. 26 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Highlights of the free event include tremendous sales from the Town Square’s brick-and-mortar establishments as well as arts and crafts and food vendors, live music, hot and […]

Database Captures Urban Tree Sizes & Growth Rates Across United States

Database Captures Urban Tree Sizes & Growth Rates Across United States

Albany, CA…Sometimes in the cramped environs of U.S. cities every inch counts, especially if attempting to make space for nature. City planners and urban foresters now have a resource to more precisely select tree species whose growth will be a landscaping dream instead of a maintenance nightmare. The U.S. Forest Service’s Pacific Southwest Research Station […]

CHP Seeking Senior Volunteers

CHP Seeking Senior Volunteers

San Andreas, CA…The San Andreas Area office of the California Highway Patrol is seeking motivated individuals interested in giving back to their community through its Senior Volunteer Program. The program was initiated in 1992 and today has over 700 volunteers statewide. Senior Volunteers (SVs) supplement everyday operations and allow officers to handle higher priority calls; […]

Traffic Update….Honda Off Roadway Near Hwy 4 & Lower Moran

Traffic Update….Honda Off Roadway Near Hwy 4 & Lower Moran

Avery, CA…CHP is reporting a vehicle off the roadway near Hwy 4 & Lower Moran. It is unknown if there are any any injuries at this time. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00071 Type: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj Location: Sr4 / Moran Rd Loc Desc: SR4 JWO MORAN Lat/Lon: 38.203003 -120.369792 Close Detail Information […]

Police & U.S. Marshals Continue Hunt For Man Who Shot Pregnant Woman

Police & U.S. Marshals Continue Hunt For Man Who Shot Pregnant Woman

San Francisco, CA…The U.S. Marshals in the Northern District of California and the Pacifica Police Department have increased the reward and are renewing efforts to locate and arrest Ricardo Colindres, 26, who is wanted in San Mateo County on two counts of attempted murder and attempted kidnapping after he shot a pregnant woman in Pacifica, […]

“Ban” Marijuana Initiative Finishes Signature Gathering Campaign

“Ban” Marijuana Initiative Finishes Signature Gathering Campaign

Murphys, CA…The Committee to Ban Commercial Cultivation announced today that the signature gathering campaign to put its measure up for a vote of the citizens has successfully concluded. The Committee was formed in July, shortly after a previous and similar initiative failed due to improper document formatting. Having failed to get that initiative on the […]

Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Logs For October 29th

Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Logs For October 29th

Sonora, CA… Tuolumne County Sheriff’s logs for October 29th are enclosed: TUOLUMNE COUNTY SHERIFF MEDIA BULLETIN 00:14 TRAFFIC STOP 1610290002 Officer initiated activity at Italian Bar Rd/Cemetery Ln, Columbia.Traffic Stop.. Summary: Vehicle stopped for no mud flaps. Consent search of vehicle. No contraband located. Warning given. . Disposition: Warning Given (Used for 11-95s). 00:44 SUSPICIOUS […]

Traffic Update….Injury Collision Near Hwy 4 & Poole Station Road

Traffic Update….Injury Collision Near Hwy 4 & Poole Station Road

Angels Camp, CA…CHP is reporting a possible injury collision near Hwy 4 & Poole Station Road. The collision is blocing lanes. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00314 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr4 / Pool Station Rd Loc Desc: JWO POOL STATION Lat/Lon: 38.044637 -120.647426 Close Detail Information 7:07 PM 2 [3] 1039 […]

Calaveras County Sheriff’s Logs For October 31th

Calaveras County Sheriff’s Logs For October 31th

San Andreas, CA…The latest activity logs for the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Deputies are as follows: CALAVERAS COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE MEDIA BULLETIN Monday, October 31, 2016 03:16 Road Hazard 1610310003 Occurred at Hwy 26/NICHOLLS Rd, Burson. . Disposition: No Report Taken. 05:32 Suspicious or Parked Vehicle 1610310008 Occurred on Pine Cone Ln, West Point. . Disposition: […]

Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Logs For October 31st

Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Logs For October 31st

Sonora, CA… Tuolumne County Sheriff’s logs for October 31st are enclosed: TUOLUMNE COUNTY SHERIFF MEDIA BULLETIN Monday, October 31, 2016 00:07 FIGHT OR DISTURBANCE 1610310001 Occurred on Wards Ferry Rd, Big Oak Flat. Rpts that her bf is HBD, will not allow her to leave and is throwing things around the house Summary: Contacted subjects […]

Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Logs For October 30th

Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Logs For October 30th

Sonora, CA… Tuolumne County Sheriff’s logs for October 28th are enclosed: TUOLUMNE COUNTY SHERIFF MEDIA BULLETIN Sunday, October 30, 2016 00:28 ALARM ALL TYPES 1610300001 Occurred at Subway on Hwy 120. , Big Oak Flat. Audible alarm, backdoor and perimeter, key holder pending Summary: Attempt burglary. . Disposition: Report Taken. 00:34 SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE, NOT OFFICER […]

James Ralph Leonard 1942- 2016

James Ralph Leonard 1942- 2016

Murphys, CA…James Ralph Leonard passed away on Oct. 27, at home with his family after a valiant battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Louise Leonard; 3 daughters (and 3 son-in-laws) Kelly Stoffan (and John), Karen Borg (and Bill), Kathy Leonard (and Jesse); 8 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; and brother […]

Vote Of No Confidence Letter By Vallecito Teachers

Vote Of No Confidence Letter By Vallecito Teachers

Avery, CA…The Vallecito Teachers Association has taken and passed a Vote of No Confidence in VUSD Board member Carol Gordon. Gordon is currently seeking reelection for another 4 year term to the Board. After two censures by the District’s Board based on recurrent behavior violating the Board Governance Handbook, Gordon has been banned from all […]

Local Turkey Trot Marks 10 Year Tradition

Local Turkey Trot Marks 10 Year Tradition

Murphys, CA… In 2006, Brian Klassen and some of his running buddies thought it would be a good idea to get in a jog prior to indulging in their Thanksgiving feast. Ten years later, the Klassen Klassic Turkey Trot has become one of Calaveras Counties most treasured annual events. The event has grown exponentially over […]

14th Annual Teddy Bear Tea

14th Annual Teddy Bear Tea

Angels Camp, CA…The Soroptimist International of Calaveras County presents the 14th Annual Teddy Bear Tea. Dress up for an afternoon of high tea, entertainment, crafts, and merriment with some of your favorite fairy tale characters and special guests! Soroptimist is an International volunteer organization for business and professional women working on projects that improve the […]

Traffic Update….Vehicle Down In The Gully Off Of Hwy 26

Traffic Update….Vehicle Down In The Gully Off Of Hwy 26

Mokelumne Hill, CA…CHP is reporting a vehicle about 50ft off the roadway down in the gully near Hwy 26 and Jesus Maria Road. It is a non-injury collision but please use caution in the area…. Incident: 00137 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Sr26 / Jesus Maria Rd Loc Desc: IFO 9692 SR26 Lat/Lon: 38.299990 -120.682495 […]

Offender Walks Away From Santa Ana Residential Treatment Facility

Offender Walks Away From Santa Ana Residential Treatment Facility

Santa Ana, CA… California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) officials are looking for a female offender who walked away from an Orange County reentry facility on Sunday, Oct. 30. Maira Ibarra, 34, had been participating in the Alternative Custody Program (ACP) at Phoenix House in Santa Ana since Sept. 6, 2016. She was last […]

Rocky Hill Rolled Out The Red Carpet For Community Again On Halloween!

Rocky Hill Rolled Out The Red Carpet For Community Again On Halloween!

Murphys, CA….Each year one of the best places for young trick or treaters to hit the streets in search of a sugar high is the Rocky Hill neighborhood in Murphys. This is truly another great community event in our area! The streets are blocked off and Calaveras County Sheriff’s Volunteers, Murphys Fire District & more […]

Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Logs For October 28th

Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Logs For October 28th

Sonora, CA… Tuolumne County Sheriff’s logs for October 28th are enclosed: TUOLUMNE COUNTY SHERIFF MEDIA BULLETIN Friday, October 28, 2016 01:30 SUSPICIOUS PERSON, NOT OFFICER INIATED 1610280002 Occurred at Railtown Motel on Willow St. , Jamestown. Rpts people are outside her hotel door making a lot of noise and banging on the rps door. Rp […]

Traffic Update….Broken Down Dump Truck On Hwy 4

Traffic Update….Broken Down Dump Truck On Hwy 4

Murphys, CA…CHP is reporting a broken down dump truck blocking a lane on Hwy 4 near Forest Meadows. The driver is out directing traffic until they can get it out of the way. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00106 Type: Traffic Hazard Location: Sr4 / Forest Meadows Dr Loc Desc: 3488 SR4 X […]

Support Steve Kearney~ A Letter To The Editor

Support Steve Kearney~ A Letter To The Editor

Calaveras County, CA…This letter is in support of Supervisor Steve Kearney, because of his tremendous contributions to Calaveras County. I have had the opportunity to work with him through the Commission on Aging for Calaveras County and I have found him to be a hard worker, with a big heart and with a strong background […]

Calaveras Recovers Monthly Meeting, November 7th

Calaveras Recovers Monthly Meeting, November 7th

San Andreas, CA…– Calaveras Recovers will hold its monthly membership meeting of all organizations working on the Butte Fire recovery on Monday, November 7th, at The Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints at 221 Church Hill Road, San Andreas. The meeting will begin at 9 AM. These meetings are for the entire network of agencies […]