Micah David Bigelow October 12, 1986 – May 2, 2022 (Celebration of Life on July 30th)

Micah David Bigelow October 12, 1986 – May 2, 2022 (Celebration of Life on July 30th)

Murphys, CA…Without words to convey the emotional devastation this brings, our beloved Micah passed away suddenly on Monday morning of May 2, 2022. Micah was born in Sonora and raised in Murphys. He went to Albert Michelson Elementary School and later graduated from Bret Harte High School in 2005. He then studied at Feather River […]

Alpine County Approves Partnership with Golden State Connect Authority for Deployment of Open-Access, Municipal Internet

Alpine County Approves Partnership with Golden State Connect Authority  for Deployment of Open-Access, Municipal Internet

Markleeville, CA…On July 5, the Alpine County Board of Supervisors approved a partnership agreement with Golden State Connect Authority (GSCA) to install reliable, affordable high-speed internet infrastructure in Alpine County. This is one of several initial project locations that GSCA is exploring across its 39 rural member counties for the deployment of an open-access, municipal […]

466 Acre Washburn Fire Burning in Mariposa Grove Area. Wawona Area Under Evacuation Orders

466 Acre Washburn Fire Burning in Mariposa Grove Area.  Wawona Area Under Evacuation Orders

Yosemite, CA…At 2:04 pm on July 7, 2022, the Yosemite Emergency Communications Center received multiple 911 telephone calls reporting smoke visible from the Mariposa Grove area, near the Washburn Trail. A full initial attack response was dispatched including Yosemite Fire resources and cooperators. At that time, the Mariposa Grove was evacuated and is temporarily closed. […]

Mrs. Michelle A Carr-Bridges 1950 ~ 2022

Mrs. Michelle A Carr-Bridges 1950 ~ 2022

San Andreas, CA… Mrs. Michelle A Carr-Bridges, March 2, 1950 ~ July 8, 2022 (age 72) Michelle A Carr-Bridges, 72, passed away on July 08, 2022. Online condolences can be made at https://www.dieboldfuneral.com/. Funeral arrangements were trusted to San Andreas Memorial Chapel, 254 West St. Charles PO Box 328 San Andreas, CA 95249, (209) 754-3361. […]

Mrs. Nancy Louise Black 1946 ~ 2022

Mrs. Nancy Louise Black 1946 ~ 2022

Sutter Creek, CA… Mrs. Nancy Louise Black, January 3, 1946 ~ July 6, 2022 (age 76) Nancy Louise Black, 76, passed away on July 06, 2022. Online condolences can be made at https://www.dieboldfuneral.com/. Arrangements were trusted to San Andreas Memorial Chapel, 254 West St. Charles PO Box 328 San Andreas, CA 95249, (209) 754-3361. To […]

Patricia James 1936 ~ 2022

Patricia James 1936 ~ 2022

Elk Grove, CA… Patricia James, October 5, 1936 ~ July 4, 2022 (age 85) Patricia James, 85, passed away on July 04, 2022. Online condolences can be made at https://www.dieboldfuneral.com/. Arrangements were trusted to San Andreas Memorial Chapel, 254 West St. Charles PO Box 328 San Andreas, CA 95249, (209) 754-3361. To send flowers to […]

More Roads Open Up as Electra Fire Repopulation Moves Forward

More Roads Open Up as Electra Fire Repopulation Moves Forward

San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Office of Emergency Services has implemented Zonehaven for identifying evacuation order and warning zones. For a live map of current zones under an evacuation order or warning please visit www.community.zonehaven.com or scan the QR code. The below changes only affect areas outside of the Electra Fire burn scar, as all […]

Kathleen A. Harding (Rutt) 1951 ~ 2022

Kathleen A. Harding (Rutt) 1951 ~ 2022

Mountain Ranch, CA… Kathleen A. Harding (Rutt), June 3, 1951 ~ July 3, 2022 (age 71) An obituary is not available at this time for Kathleen A. Harding (Rutt). We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of […]

Mr. Steve Piona 1953 ~ 2022

Mr. Steve Piona 1953 ~ 2022

Wilseyville, CA… Mr. Steve Piona, July 22, 1953 ~ July 3, 2022 (age 68) Steve Piona, 68, passed away on July 03, 2022. Online condolences can be made at https://www.dieboldfuneral.com/. Arrangements were trusted to San Andreas Memorial Chapel, 254 West St. Charles PO Box 328 San Andreas, CA 95249, (209) 754-3361. To send flowers to […]

Willie Faye Eckowitz 1965 ~ 2022

Willie Faye Eckowitz 1965 ~ 2022

Angels Camp, CA… Willie Faye Eckowitz, October 6, 1965 ~ July 2, 2022 (age 56) An obituary is not available at this time for Willie Faye Eckowitz. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Willie Faye […]

Mr. James Gerald Kelley 1940 ~ 2022

Mr. James Gerald Kelley 1940 ~ 2022

Angels Camp, CA… Mr. James Gerald Kelley, August 27, 1940 ~ July 2, 2022 (age 81) An obituary is not available at this time for Mr. James Gerald Kelley. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of […]

Mr. Thomas William Hodges 1955 ~ 2022

Mr. Thomas William Hodges 1955 ~ 2022

Mokelumne Hill, CA… Mr. Thomas William Hodges, November 8, 1955 ~ July 1, 2022 (age 66) An obituary is not available at this time for Mr. Thomas William Hodges. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of […]

Santa Maria Marrone 1938 ~ 2022

Santa Maria Marrone 1938 ~ 2022

San Andreas, CA… Santa Maria Marrone, October 30, 1938 ~ June 30, 2022 (age 83) Santa Maria Marrone, 83, passed away on June 30, 2022 at 1445 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Stockton, CA. Santa was working as a Title Insurance Agent. Santa is survived by Spouse ; Children ; Others: James Marrone (Brother) , […]

Jacqueline M. Narvaez 1936 ~ 2022

Jacqueline M. Narvaez 1936 ~ 2022

Valley Springs, CA… Jacqueline M. Narvaez, February 25, 1936 ~ June 24, 2022 (age 86) Jacqueline Narvaez, 86, passed away on June 24, 2022, in Valley Springs, CA. Jacqueline was born on February 25, 1936, in MN. Online condolences can be made at https://www.dieboldfuneral.com/. Funeral arrangements were trusted to San Andreas Memorial Chapel, 254 West […]

Mildred Mae Holman 1924 ~ 2022

Mildred Mae Holman 1924 ~ 2022

San Andreas, CA… Mildred Mae Holman November 23, 1924 ~ June 22, 2022. Mildred Holman, passed away on June 22, 2022, in San Andreas, CA. Mildred was born November 23, 1924, in Pennsylvania. Online condolences can be made at https://www.dieboldfuneral.com/. Funeral arrangements were trusted to San Andreas Memorial Chapel, 254 West St. Charles PO Box […]

Lorane J. Boler 1939 ~ 2022

Lorane J. Boler 1939 ~ 2022

Avery, CA… Lorane J. Boler, September 21, 1939 ~ June 21, 2022 (age 82) An obituary is not available at this time for Lorane J. Boler. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Lorane J. Boler, […]

Alan M. Altaffer 1929 ~ 2022

Alan M. Altaffer 1929 ~ 2022

Avery, CA… Alan M. Altaffer January 30, 1929 ~ June 20, 2022. Alan Maurice Altaffer, 94, passed away on June 20, 2022, in Avery, CA. Alan was born on January 30, 1929, in Winter, WI. Alan was an owner of a general contracting business. A Burial will be held privately at Buena Vista Cemetery in […]

Donna Mae Rauschl 1939 ~ 2022

Donna Mae Rauschl 1939 ~ 2022

Porterville, CA… Donna Mae Rauschl, July 25, 1939 ~ June 19, 2022 (age 82) Memorials may be made to Online condolences can be made at https://www.dieboldfuneral.com/. Funeral arrangements were trusted to San Andreas Memorial Chapel, 254 West St. Charles PO Box 328 San Andreas, CA 95249, (209) 754-3361. To send flowers to the family or […]

James L. Appleton 1929 ~ 2022

James L. Appleton 1929 ~ 2022

Fresno, CA… James L. Appleton, September 21, 1929 ~ June 16, 2022 (age 92) James Lamar Appleton, Jr., 92, passed away on June 16, 2022, in Community Regional Medical Center in Fresno, CA. James was born on September 21, 1929, in Alabama. He served as a Captain in the United States Army during the Korean […]

Executive Order on Protecting Access to Abortions & Reproductive Healthcare Services

Executive Order on Protecting Access to Abortions & Reproductive Healthcare Services

Washington, DC…By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered as follows: Section 1. Policy. Nearly 50 years ago, Roe v. Wade, 410 U.S. 113 (1973), articulated the United States Constitution’s protection of women’s fundamental right to make reproductive healthcare […]

Conserving Water & How to Garden during a Drought

Conserving Water & How to Garden during a Drought

Sonora, CA…The UCCE Tuolumne County Master Gardeners will be holding an Open Garden Day at the Demonstration Garden on Saturday, July 9th, from 10AM – 1PM. The Demonstration Garden is located at 251 S. Barretta Street in Sonora, (Cassina High School Campus.) Open Garden Days are held on the first Saturday of the month, from […]

Cal Fire Electra Fire Tip Line Set Up in Plymouth

Cal Fire Electra Fire Tip Line Set Up in Plymouth

Plymouth, CA…At approximately 3:44 p.m. on July 4, 2022, a vegetation fire was called in to the 911 Emergency Call Center. The fire started on Electra Rd. in Amador County. If you were on Electra Rd. at the time of the fire, and you have any information please call the CAL FIRE Tip Line at […]

Warm and Sunny Weekend Ahead

Warm and Sunny Weekend Ahead

A warm and sunny weekend is in store for interior NorCal. Temperatures will be rising with triple digit heat returning to the Valley by Sunday. Be sure to practice heat safety if you have outdoor plans, and wear a life vest if you have plans near the water!

Travis E. Donald Garcia 1982 ~ 2022

Travis E. Donald Garcia 1982 ~ 2022

Mountain Ranch, CA… Travis E. Donald Garcia, October 31, 1982 ~ June 10, 2022 (age 39). Travis E. Donald Garcia, 39, passed away on June 10, 2022, in Mountain Ranch, CA. Travis was born on October 31, 1982 in CA. Online condolences can be made at https://www.dieboldfuneral.com. Funeral arrangements were trusted to San Andreas Memorial […]

Jeannette Caroline Thorn 1933 ~ 2022

Jeannette Caroline Thorn 1933 ~ 2022

Valley Springs, CA… Jeannette Thorn, passed away on June 09, 2022, in Valley Springs, CA. Jeannette was born on August 13, 1933, in Michigan. A funeral service will be held Wednesday June 15, 2022, at the San Andreas Memorial Chapel in San Andreas, CA. She will be laid to rest with her late husband Paul […]

Where to Cool Off in Calaveras County

Where to Cool Off in Calaveras County

Calaveras County, CA…California summers can get hot! Find fun and adventurous ways to cool off in Calaveras County this summer whether by walking among giants, exploring underground secrets, or taking a cool dip in a pristine alpine lake. Something to remember: All of Calaveras’ locals greatly appreciate our responsible and thoughtful tourists! Thank you for […]

Leslie Paul Kaiser 1951 ~ 2022

Leslie Paul Kaiser 1951 ~ 2022

Wilseyville, CA… Leslie Paul Kaiser, July 31, 1951 ~ June 8, 2022 (age 70) Leslie Paul Kaiser, our brother, uncle and friend passed away Wednesday June 8th, 2022. He was the first baby boy born at the new Loyalton, California hospital on July 31st, 1951, where he joined his two brothers Mike and George. In […]