Valley Springs, CA…Roy Edward Hillabush Jr., age 81, went to be with his Lord and Savior Friday, June 26, 2015. He was born in Batavia, New York on October 12, 1933 to Roy and Evelyn Hillabush. He served in the military from 1951-1954. On July 2, 1955 Roy married Joyce Curry. Throughout his life he […]
Angels Camp, CA…Michelle “Shell” Ponte, 22, of Angels Camp passed away at her home in Angels Camp. She was currently attending college working towards her degree in nursing, following in her Grandma Jane Ponte’s footsteps. Her goal was to work in obstetrics. Michelle was a 2011 graduate of Bret Harte High School where she was […]
Ahwahnee Ca. CalFire Units along with Sierra National Forest Units are working a Vegetation Fire approximately 7 miles North on Hwy 49 in rugged terrain with difficult access. We will try to bring you updates as they become available. Update: Per Scanner Traffic Forward Progress has been stopped on this fire and will be working […]
Arnold, CA…“The Schedule” is published every Thursday by the Ebbetts Pass Visitors Center and includes everything happening from Murphys to Markleeville. For more detailed info visit The Schedule. Please come by and pick one up or contact the Visitors Center at info@epvc.org to have your event included in “The Schedule.” The Schedule Murphys to Markleeville July 3 […]
Angels Camp, CA…49er Motors Stars and Stripes Sale. Happy 4th of July from 49er Motors enjoy your weekend and be safe. Why not enjoy it in a new Car , Truck or SUV? We can finance most anyone from terrible to great credit with rates as low as 1.9%. Come down and take a look […]
Washington, DC…Nonfarm payroll employment rose by 223,000 in June, and the unemployment rate declined to 5.3 percent. Employment increased in professional and business services, health care, retail trade, financial activities, and in transportation and warehousing. Incorporating revisions for April and May, which decreased nonfarm employment by 60,000, monthly job gains have averaged 221,000 over the […]
Washington, DC…Good morning, everybody. Please have a seat. More than 54 years ago, at the height of the Cold War, the United States closed its embassy in Havana. Today, I can announce that the United States has agreed to formally re-establish diplomatic relations with the Republic of Cuba, and re-open embassies in our respective countries. […]
Valley Springs, CA…Overturned Vehicle Off The Roadway Incident: 00103 Type: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj Location: Sr12 / Oak Leaf Ln Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.185420 -120.860298 Detail Information 8:02 AM 7 [4] PER RP LICENSE PLT IS OFF FRM VEH THNXDWR 8:01 AM 6 [3] VEH IS NOT VISIBLE FRM RDWY UNLESS LOOKING FOR IT 8:00 AM […]
Arnold, CA…Stop by Calaveras Humane Society’s Thrift Store Cat Adoption Center in Arnold, located in Meadowmont Center next to Big Trees Market, open Thurs. through Sat., 10 am–5 pm. Loki and Indy will be there, along with other kitties who would love to meet you. We will also have kitties available at our Angels Camp […]
Angels Camp, CA…On 06/28/15, at about 1150 hours, Deputies responded to a report of a male subject trying to force his way into a home on the 6000 block of Chaparojos Street, Angels Camp, threatening to kill 29 year old Derek Rutherford. The occupant armed himself with a hand gun in fear for his safety. […]
Copperopolis, CA….Copperopolis Town Square’s Farmers Market, “Market at The Square Coming Up Sunday, July 5th, from 11am-3pm, Running Every Sunday Through October 4th! Selling Fresh Fruits & Veggies, Handcrafted Foods, Baked Goods, Arts and Crafts, and Much More!. Market At The Square promises to be one of the largest Farmers Markets in the county. It […]
Markleeville, CA…Firefighters are still working towards control and containment of the #Washington Fire near Markleeville California. Below is the official update as of the time of this posting. Included is a Google Earth Pro Map of the Fire Perimeter from the official public accessible USGS web site. The Red outer perimeter is the latest perimeter […]
An EMT Course is being offered in Ione California between Aug 3 to Oct 31. Please review their Flyer presented here for contact information. **Registration is by July 25 2015**
Murphys, CA…On June 25th at around 4:15 PM my father suffered a severe stroke that disabled the left side of his body and required his admission to the UC Davis medical center in the Neurosurgery Intensive Care Unit where he currently resides. We were incredibly fortunate to have been there for him, and we got […]
San Andreas, CA…Last night the San Andreas Town Hall was filled with a good sized crowd that weighed in on the now almost decade long General Plan update process. The Draft Plan was released on December 18, 2014. During the following 90 review and comment period there were over 400 comment letters submitted totaling over […]
Murphys & Angels Camp, CA… Sierra Hills, Angels Food & Sierra Hills Natural Food Markets have been part of the Calaveras community since 1935. High Quality, Great Customer Service and Great Hometown Prices. “We are dedicated to providing the best to our customers. ” – Mike Croshaw Happy 4th of July! Dreyers & Crystal Ice […]
Sacramento, CA…Governor Brown Signs Vaccine Bill
Twain Harte, CA…CHP is reporting a Logging Truck Roll Over in Tuolumne County about 8 miles South and East of Deadwood Califirnia. (Updated…Medi-flight inbound for injured party) Incident: 00570 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Forest Rte-3n01 / Forest Rte-1n04 Loc Desc: 3N01S 1 MI JSO FRM COTTONWOOD Lat/Lon: 37.984849 -120.018831 Detail Information 3:15 PM […]
Sonora, CA…Law Enforcement is working a Traffic Hazard at Sr108 / S Washington St in Sonora. Please use caution in the area for the next few hours as all units clear. Detail Information 2:18 PM 2 [2] 1039 VICS 2:18 PM 1 [1] ,1125/1123 1125 2 LANE – SHE CALLED 3A – HAVE VICS EXPD […]
Groveland, CA…According to the CHP LIVE CAD web site there is a Traffic Hazard at Hwy 120 and Old Priest Grade. Please use caution in the area. There are no details besides the incident identifier on the CHP LIVE CAD web site.
Douglas Flat, CA….Announcing Chatom Vineyards’ July Winemaker Dinner! Join Chef Kris Fichtner of Lunch Lady Catering for a Low Country Boil inspired, four-course menu and hand picked wine pairings from Chatom Vineyards. Live music and dancing with The Thick Soup Band. $75 per person / $65 for Wine Club Members Advance ticket purchases are required. […]
Sacramento, CA…The California State Board of Equalization (BOE) announces the state excise tax on gasoline will drop by six cents per gallon on July 1, 2015. This will lower the excise tax rate from 36 cents to 30 cents per gallon. “The lower rate is welcome news for overtaxed Californians who pay higher gas costs […]
Murphys, CA…Donald Lloyd Mitchell, age 95, passed away peacefully at his home in Murphys, CA on June 18, 2015 with his two daughters at his side. Donald was born in Fresno, CA and graduated from high school in Oakland. He married Janice Jean Pike in 1941. When WWII began, he joined the Navy and served […]
San Andreas, CA…Remember there will be a Calaveras County General Plan study session this afternoon starting at 4:30pm. It will be held in conjunction with the Board of Supervisor Meeting. To allow for the expected crowd size it will be held at the San Andreas Town Hall. The agenda is below… Board of […]
New York, NY…At NBC, respect and dignity for all people are cornerstones of our values. Due to the recent derogatory statements by Donald Trump regarding immigrants, NBCUniversal is ending its business relationship with Mr. Trump. To that end, the annual Miss USA and Miss Universe Pageants, which are part of a joint venture between NBC […]
London, UK…When rats rest, their brains simulate journeys to a desired future such as a tasty treat, finds new UCL research funded by the Wellcome Trust and Royal Society. The researchers monitored brain activity in rats, first as the animals viewed food in a location they could not reach, then as they rested in a […]
Mokelumne Hill, CA…Enjoy a traditional 4th of July Parade and Celebration in Mokelumne Hill. The quaint, small-town atmosphere offers a true taste of Americana, and there are lots of fun activities for the entire family starting with a pancake breakfast at the Town Hall from 7:30 – 11:00 am. Be sure to save your place […]
Angels Camp, CA…Lt. Ed Anderson and Ed Evans of the Calaveras County Sheriff Volunteer Unit provided patrol duty at the 2015 Murphys-Angels Lions Club 8th Annual Classic Car Show on Saturday in Utica Park, Anegls Camp. The show was well attended with over 100 cars and motorcycles from 1980 and before on display, and with […]
Markleeville, CA…Fire crews continued to increase the percent containment near Markleeville as they mopped up and patrolled the fire perimeter throughout the day. Hotshot crews on the eastern fire edge will continue to construct direct handline in steep and rocky terrain while being supported from the air with water-dropping helicopters. Light precipitation occurred over the […]
