West Point, CA…Lumberjack Day takes place on the first Saturday in October and celebrates the history and traditions of the Calaveras County lumber industry. Lumberjack Day includes a parade and car show, vendors, lumberjack competitions including big timbers, chainsaws, and axes! There are activities for the kids and food and fun for the whole family!
West Point, CA…Our 44th Annual Lumberjack Day includes a family fun filled day of adventure starting with soap box derby races at 8:30 am, Best parade in the Mother Lode starts at 11:00 am numerous events throughout the day include, Car show, Logging show, Ax throwing competition, Horseshoe tournament, Childrens play area with face painters […]
Mokelumne Hill, CA…Fire Update….Vegetation Fire Reported Near 14000 Block of Hwy 26 Incident: 00168 Type: Report of Fire Location: 14007 Sr26 Loc Desc: NEAR Lat/Lon: 38.325659 -120.635326 Detail Information 1:25 PM 7 [14] XFER FIRE 1:23 PM 6 [11] XFER FIRE 1:23 PM 5 [7] INV – STEPHANIE COMMONS 209-822-9782 // XFER FIRE 1:22 PM […]
Angels Camp, CA…During our webcast last night the Bret Harte lost Friday’s home conference game against Sonora by a score of 47-7. Argonaut took Friday’s home conference game against Summerville 28-0. Calaveras tomahawked Amador in a close home win 29 – 27. We have complete game video from our webcast below of the Bret Harte […]
Mokelumne Hill, CA…Hi Friends … We hope you can help “Feed the Need” at the Annual Island Luau Fundraiser benefiting The Resource Connection Food Bank, The Interfaith Food Bank and Common Ground Senior Services Meals on Wheels.
San Andreas, CA – September 24, 2018-According to the dictionary, PINK is a shade of color between red and white. But during the month of October the color PINK has become to symbolize the power, strength and courage of those on a breast cancer journey and the importance of early detection programs. MTMC is bringing […]
San Andreas, CA…Thirty artists in nineteen locations throughout Calaveras County will open their homes and studios and display their artwork during the Calaveras County Arts Council Artists Studio Tour on September 22-23. The self-guided tour, free and open to the public, is an opportunity to meet the artists face-to-face, learn about their artwork, and discover […]
Angels Camp, CA…Given the dramatic wildfire threat our communities face this year, PG&E is taking immediate action to ensure the safety of our customers, their neighborhoods and the surrounding community. PG&E Vegetation Management Crews are taking urgent action to create even greater safety clearances between trees and power lines in neighborhoods and communities that face […]
Angels Camp, CA…The Calaveras County Chamber of Commerce in collaboration with the Calaveras County Association of Realtors will be hosting a Candidate’s Debate Night for Supervisorial and Sheriff Candidates. This event will take place on Thursday, September 27, 2018 at the Bret Harte Theatre located at 323 South Main Street in Angels Camp. Candidates will […]
Jackson, CA…A Successful River Cleanup! Twenty seven volunteers joined forces to clean along the Electra Rd/Big Bar section of the Mokelumne River on Saturday, September 15. Approximately 465 pounds of trash and recyclables were removed along a 3.5 mile section of river, making our local recreation sites healthier for people, fish and wildlife. This year’s […]
San Andreas, CA…Mark Twain Medical Center (MTMC) will be holding its 20th Annual Fall Health Fair on Saturday, September 29th from 7am to noon at the Hospital Campus in San Andreas. In addition to the many valuable services and information that will be available; this year the MACT Health Board, Inc. will have two of […]
Valley Springs, CA…VA Health Van Clinic, Sept. 27th, 2018, 10 am- 2 pm, Jenny Lind Veterans Memorial Bldg. 300 Daphne St. Valley Springs, CA 95252. VA Medical Provider No Appointment Necessary. Local Agencies Represented: VA Health Care Enrollment, Calaveras County Veterans Service Office, Silver Paw Ranch, California Telephones, Common Ground Senior Services. If you are […]
Wilseyville, CA…A Silver Alert has been issued for Shannon David Scott, 65, who was last seen at his home near the 4000 block of Blagen Boulevard, in Wilseyville. On Wednesday, August 29, 2018 at 1100 hours, Scott left for a VA appointment in Rancho Cordova, but never arrived. He is believed to be traveling in […]
Mokelumne Hill, CA…Traffic Update….UPS Vehicle Off Roadway Near Sr49 / Del Orto Rd Incident: 00162 Type: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj Location: Sr49 / Del Orto Rd Loc Desc: SR49 AT DEL ORTO Lat/Lon: 38.297347 -120.719457 Detail Information 11:53 AM 2 [3] A49-003 FROM MT RNCH AT ROCKY RD 11:50 AM 1 [1] UPS VEH OFF RDWY […]
San Andreas, CA…Thirty artists in nineteen locations throughout Calaveras County will open their homes and studios and display their artwork during the Calaveras County Arts Council Artists Studio Tour on September 22-23. The self-guided tour, free and open to the public, is an opportunity to meet the artists face-to-face, learn about their artwork, and discover […]
Mokelumne Hill, CA…Moore was riding his Yamaha Majesty scooter northbound on SR-49 north of Gold Rush Lane in “13 Curves”. He was unable to negotiate a left hand curve and his Yamaha overturned, causing Moore to be ejected from his Yamaha. Moore sustained major injuries due to the collision and was life flighted to Doctors […]
Mokelumne Hill, CA…Your ticket to summer Wednesday fun. Free and family-friendly! Music in the parks is held every Wednesday, June – August at different location around Calaveras County. All concerts are free and family friendly. Join the Calaveras County Arts Council for a night of folk and rock and roll with The Bill Welles Band. […]
Mokelumne Hill, CA…We will have live Music, Bouncy House for the kids, Raffle prizes, Silent Auction, Beer & Wine and great feed prepared by our Camps Restaurant chefs. $10 PER ADULT, $5 CHILD OR SENIOR
San Andreas, CA…Beginning on 7/9/18, The Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office along with the California National Guard Counter Drug Task Force and several cooperating agencies began serving a series of criminal search warrants throughout Calaveras County. The search warrants were part of a month’s long operation into the illegal cultivation of marijuana/cannabis and directly associated environmental […]
Arnold, CA…From the National Weather Service for the West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada. Today Sunny. Highs 73 to 88 higher elevations…86 to 94 lower elevations. Prevailing east winds up to 10 mph shifting to the southwest in the afternoon. Tonight Mostly clear. At higher elevations, a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. […]
Paloma, CA…At about 8pm tonight firefighters were dispatched to a reported vegetation fire on Paloma Rd & Gillam Rd. The first on scene engine reported a vegetation fire of about 3 acres in size moving uphill with a moderate rate of spread, with one structure threatened. Firefighters quickly made access to the fire with the […]
Mokelumne Hill, CA…Mokelumne Hill’s 4th of July Celebration! Small Town, Big Heart! Be with the town for the festivities beginning with a Pancake Breakfast at the Moke Hill Town Hall from 7:30 am to 10:30 am. Proceeds from the breakfast help support the Moke Hill Veteran’s Memorial District in efforts to maintain and improve the […]
Mokelumne Hill, CA…Bring your family and join us in the back/courtyard at the Hotel Leger Restaurant & Saloon right after the parade on the 4th of July. Jeramy Norris & the Dangerous Mood will be rockin’ the house. We will also be having an all American style BBQ. The Hotel Leger Restaurant and Saloon. Come […]
Mokelumne Hill, CA…Bring your family and join us in the back/courtyard at the Hotel Leger Restaurant & Saloon right after the parade on the 4th of July. Jeramy Norris & the Dangerous Mood will be rockin’ the house. We will also be having an all American style BBQ. The Hotel Leger Restaurant and Saloon. Come […]
San Andreas, CA…After a wet winter, warming temperatures are quickly drying out the abundant annual grass crop. The increasing fire danger posed by the high volume of dead grass and hotter, drier conditions in the region is prompting CAL FIRE to suspend all burn permits for outdoor residential burning within the State Responsibility Area of […]
San Andreas, CA…It was another special evening in San Andreas as the Class of 2018 marched across the podium and into the next phase of their lives. It was impressive to see the 21 Valedictorians who all maintained a 4.0 or better in all of their 4 years. Most impressive at least to us was […]
San Andreas, CA…LEGAL NOTICE: NOTICE IS GIVEN that the polls will be open on June 5, 2018, for the Statewide Direct Primary Election from the hour of 7:00 a.m. to the hour of 8:00 p.m. (EC 12102). The Calaveras County Elections Department will be open Tuesday, June 5, 2018, Election Day, from 7:00 a.m. – […]
West Point, CA…At about 1:30 AM, on May 25th, Macdiarmid was driving eastbound SR-26 at a high rate of speed. As Macdiarmid came to a curve to the right just west of Higdon Road, he hit his brakes, locking up the wheels of the vehicle he was driving, and went straight off the south side […]
Glencoe, CA…A 25 year old Glencoe woman was driving her VW westbound on SR-26, east of 3 Cent Flat Rd, at an unknown speed. She allowed the VW to leave the roadway. As a result, it collided with a tree on the north shoulder of SR-26. She was arrested for suspicion of driving under the […]
San Andreas, CA…CCWD will be holding the much anticipate rate hearing on increasing water and sewer rates. This meeting comes after numerous community meetings, public comment periods, etc. We will attach PDF’s of the agenda and rate outline below… CCWD-May-23-2018-Agenda-1 Notice-for-May-23-Public-Hearing-05.08.18
