Power Outage Totals Continue to Climb to 21,850 in Amador, Calaveras & Tuolumne
Arnold, CA…The Hwy 88 & 108 Corridors Continue to have the largest number of outages, however there are outages covering much our our coverage area.
13,495 Local PG&E Customers in the Dark to Start Tues Morning
Arnold, CA…By our rough calculations there are 13,495 customers in Amador, Calaveras, Alpine, Tuolumne & Northern Mariposa Counties waking up feeling a bit powerless on this stormy morning. The Hwy 88, 108 & 120 Corridors are bearing the brunt right now with a good sized chunk in the Mokelumne Hill, West Point & Mountain Ranch […]
Hotel Leger Named Chamber’s Business of the Year!
Murphys, CA…The Music Room at Ironstone Vineyards was filled with the movers & shakers in the local business community on Friday evening. It was the Annual Chamber of Commerce Awards Dinner and the following businesses, individuals and organizations were honored. BUSINESS of the YEAR: Hotel Leger Restaurant & Saloon SMALL BUSINESS of the YEAR: Renegade […]
Winter Storm Warnings & .Hazardous Mountain Travel Continues Through Tuesday
Arnold, CA…Additional winter storms will bring periods of dangerous mountain travel from heavy snow and gusty wind through Tuesday. White out conditions are possible along with chain controls, long travel delays, and even road closures. Travel into the high country is strongly discouraged through early next week. Snow levels are expected to lower to 3500 […]
Next in MTMC ‘A Plan 4 Me’ Series is ‘Focus on Heart Health’ Feb. 26 & Other Events on Heart Health
San Andreas, CA…. “Focus on Heart Health” is the timely topic for the latest in Mark Twain Medical Center’s “A Plan 4 Me” wellness workshop series. Those attending the Feb. 26 event will learn how to keep their heart healthy; how Mark Twain Medical Center supports local cardiac patients, and what types of minimally invasive […]
We Can Help Save Your Life with FREE Cholesterol Tests in February!
San Andreas, CA…February is American Heart Month We are celebrating the American Heart Association’s “Go Red for Women” movement. For 16 years “Go Red” has raised awareness that heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women and has also promoted healthy lifestyle choices for everyone. Ve can help save your life! Heart disease is […]
William Warren Schmiett Nov. 24, 1952 – Dec. 11, 2018, Bill’s Party is Feb. 9 at Noon
Mountain Ranch, CA…William Warren Schmiett Born Nov. 24, 1952—died Dec. 11, 2018. Bill made 66 trips around the sun. A native Californian, Bill was born in Griffith Park in Los Angeles County, and later moved as a young child with his family to Sunnyvale, CA. Bill spent most of his adult life in the San […]
We Can Help Save Your Life with Free Cholesterol Tests in February
San Andreas, CA…We Can Help Save Your Life with Free Cholesterol Tests in February
Chili Tuesday Fundraiser for Mountain Melody
Mokelumne Hill, CA…Chili Tuesday is happening January 22nd at the Moke Hill Town Hall!! Doors Open at 5:30pm. A delicious chili dinner will be served to warm up this January night, along with Cornbread, Tangy Cole Slaw, a Vegetarian Chili option, and Dessert. Wine and Soft Drinks will be available as well. There will also […]
Ride & Walk4Art is a Day of Fun to Support Arts in Education!
San Andreas, CA…Join us for a day of fun to support arts in education! Please join us on March 17, 2019 for Ride & Walk4Art in the beautiful California foothills in West Calaveras County. Choose from 2 bicycle rides—25-miles or 45-miles—or an easy 4.5-mile walk skirting New Hogan Lake. Afterwards, the Tri-Dam lions will prepare […]
Calaveras County has Sand Bags and Sand Available for Residents at 9 Locations
San Andreas, CA…Calaveras County has Sand Bags and Sand Available for Residents at 9 Locations. In preparation of the heavy rain and potential flooding predicted for this week the Calaveras County Office of Emergency Services and Public Works Department have stocked the following locations with sand bags and sand. Please limit the number of sand […]
Two Squatters Arrested in Mokelumne Hill
Mokelumne Hill, CA…From the Calaveras Sheriff’s Dept…”Two Squatters Arrested in Mokelumne Hill: On 1-11-19 at about 5:20pm CCSO Deputies responded to a residence in the 8000 block Campo Seco Turnpike in Mokelumne Hill after a realtor was going to show the residence and discovered dishes and a locked bedroom door. The realtor could also smell […]
CCWD Hires Michael Minkler as New General Manager
San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Water District Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Michael Minkler has been hired as the new general manager of the District. The Board unanimously approved his contract on Wednesday January 9, and his first day on the job will be February 19. In November, CCWD’s general manager of […]
High Speed Motorcycle Pursuit & Submachine Gun Land 24 Year Old in Jail
San Andreas, CA…On December 16, 2018, the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office attempted to initiate an enforcement stop on Highway 12 East of Toyon on a motorcycle for passing over double yellow lines. The driver of the motorcycle failed to yield and continued Eastbound on Highway 12 towards San Andreas. A Deputy pursued the motorcycle which […]
Former Mountain Ranch Realty Owner Bill Schmiett Has Passed Away at 66
Mountain Ranch, CA…The following was written by Doug Schmiett the brother of Bill Schmiett. Broge is dead. Long live Broge. It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of my brother Bill Schmiett. He passed away this morning (Dec 11). His battle with liver disease is over. He died with his wife and […]
Richi Pierce, 54 from Stockton Lost his Life in Motorcycle vs Tree Collision
Mokelumne Hill, CA..On December 9, at approximately 1415 hours, the Stockton Communications Center received a call of a traffic collision involving a solo motorcycle on State Route 26, near Sport Hill Road in the Mokelumne Hill area. Officers from the California Highway Patrol (CHP) San Andreas Area Office responded to the scene and discovered a […]
Celebrate the Season at Mokelumne Hill’s Annual Holiday Open House & Tree Lighting
Mokelumne Hill, CA…Discover small town holiday cheer at Mokelumne Hill’s Annual Holiday Open House on Sunday, December 9th, 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm. This quaint, historic, gold rush town comes to life with special activities for the entire family! FREE PARKING AND SHUTTLE FROM WENDELL’S PARKING LOT! Enjoy a Horse Drawn Hay Ride down Main […]
Celebrate the Season at Mokelumne Hill’s Annual Holiday Open House & Tree Lighting
Mokelumne Hill, CA…Discover small town holiday cheer at Mokelumne Hill’s Annual Holiday Open House on Sunday, December 9th, 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm. This quaint, historic, gold rush town comes to life with special activities for the entire family! FREE PARKING AND SHUTTLE FROM WENDELL’S PARKING LOT! Enjoy a Horse Drawn Hay Ride down Main […]
Chips for Kids Toy Drive 2018
San Andreas, CA…The California Highway Patrol and Santa’s Express, are once again, teaming up for the annual CHiPs for Kids Toy Drive. The toys will be given to hospitalized and disadvantaged children in Calaveras County just before the Christmas holiday. You can help by bringing new, unwrapped, toys which will be donated to Santa’s Express. […]
Board of Supervisors Adopt Design Review for Mokelumne Hill
San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors adopted an ordinance to add Chapter 17.52 of the Calaveras County Code to provide for a design review process for Mokelumne Hill. The design review process provides for planning director approval of specified development consistent with the Mokelumne Hill Design Guidelines. A negative declaration was adopted by […]
Calaveras County 2018 Holiday Special Event Road Closures
San Andreas, CA…The driving public should be advised that there will be several temporary road closures in the upcoming weeks for various parades and holiday celebrations. “Christmas in White Pines Parade of Lights”. Blagen Road and Henry Street will be closed to traffic from 6:30 pm to 8 pm on Friday, November 23, 2018. “Valley […]
Out of Control Juvenile Triggers Temporary Lockdown at Calaveras High School
San Andreas, CA….From the Calaveras Sheriff’s Dept…”On 11-13-18 at about 1251 hours CCSO Deputies were dispatched to Calaveras High School in San Andreas for a report of an out of control juvenile being aggressive on campus. It was reported that the juvenile possibly had a knife. The Sheriff’s Office was informed that the school was […]
Board of Supervisors Notice of Public Hearing on Planned Development
San Andreas, CA…BOARD OF SUPERVISORS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING. LEAD AGENCY: Calaveras County Planning Department, 891 Mountain Ranch Rd., San Andreas, CA 95249. 2018-044 GPA/ZA – General Plan Amendment to remove Planned Development combining land use designation and Zoning Amendment to remove the Planned Development combining zone and to add the Design Review combining zone: […]
Calaveras County November Election Polling Locations
San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras Cou nty polls will be open on November 6, 2018, for the Statewide General Election from the hour of 7:00 a.m. to the hour of 8:00 p.m. Polling Locations are below… Polling Place, Address, A.D.A. Accessible San Andreas County Library 1299 Gold Hunter Rd., San Andreas, CA 95249 NO Jenny Lind […]
Additional Information Regarding Robbery in Mokelumne Hill Yesterday
Mokelumne Hill, CA…The following is to update information regarding the reported robbery in Mokelumne Hill yesterday (10-23-18): On 10-23-18 at approx. 0930 hours Deputies responded to the intersection of Highway 26 and Campo Seco Turnpike Road in Mokelumne Hill where a female victim reported that her vehicle tire had been shot after she followed robbery […]
Suspects Arrested and Investigation Continues on Home Invasion Robbery
Mokelumne Hill, CA….From the Calaveras Sheriff’s Dept…”The Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating a reported robbery that occurred this morning at a residence near the town of Mokelumne Hill in Calaveras County. This is an active investigation and more information will be provided when it is available. The preliminary information on the case is […]
Major Injuries to Ione Woman in Collision near Sandretto Road n/o Campo Seco Road
Valley Springs, CA…An Ione Woman was driving her Hyundai northbound on Sandretto Road (Pardee Dam Rd), north of Campo Seco Road, traveling at an unknown speed. As she was entering a left hand curve in the roadway for northbound traffic, for a yet to be determined reason, she allowed the Hyundai to travel off of […]
Pioneer Electric Can Have You Powered Up For Any Occasion
Arnold, CA…Pioneer Electric is a licensed and insured, full service electrical contracting business servicing: Calaveras, Tuolumne and beyond since 1984. Owner Tim Bennett and crew provides a full range of electrical and services for homes and businesses. Our service area includes: Arnold, Angels Camp, Sonora, Murphys, Copperopolis, Mountain Ranch and surrounding areas. We provide top-notch […]
PG&E May Proactively Turn Off Power for Safety in Portions of 12 Counties Including Amador & Calaveras
San Francisco, CA…Due to expected extreme fire danger conditions including, the Red Flag Warning from the National Weather Service and several other weather factors, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) today announced it may be proactively turning power off for safety and conducting a Public Safety Power Shutoff in several northern California cities within the […]
Reminder that Wines on Main is Today in Mokelumne Hill
Mokelumne Hill, CA…Wine, Food and Music on Main Street in Mokelumne Hill. $25 per person: Includes one of a kind hand painted wine glass! Free shuttle service from Wendell’s parking lot provided by Common Ground Senior Services. Wines on Main Today at 3 PM – 6 PM Calaveras County Chamber of Commerce 7 Main Street, […]