Washington, DC…Last week, President Donald J. Trump removed CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from the White House grounds after years of false reporting. The First Amendment protects their right to publish; it does not entitle them to a hard pass, briefing room seat, or place in the press pool. Access changes are nothing new. What is new, however, is the sudden claim […]
Angels Camp, CA….Mr. Robert Purkey October 20, 1940 ~ September 17, 2026 (age 85). An obituary is not available at this time for Mr. Robert Purkey. 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. Robert Purkey, please visit our floral store.
San Andreas, CA…Mrs. Elizabeth “Betty” Jean Miner December 12, 1943 ~ September 12, 2026 (age 82). Elizabeth Jean Miner, 82, passed away on September 12, 2026. Services will be held at a later date. 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…Ms. Sarah Ann Reis October 8, 1987 ~ September 3, 2026 (age 38). Sarah Ann Reis, 38, passed away on September 03, 2026. 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 […]
Mokelumne Hill, CA…Anita Lorraine Teer, former retail manager and homemaker of Versailles, MO, died at home on September 17, 2026 at the age of 69. Anita was born on March 16, 1957 in Des Moines, IA to Norman and Lois (Kephart) Teer, and graduated from Lebanon High School in 1975. She relocated to Mokelumne Hill, […]
Mokelumne Hill, CA…Traffic Update…Unloaded Logging Truck Collision Near Sr49 / Big Bar Rd Incident: 0318 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Sr49 / Big Bar Rd Loc Desc: 13 CORNERS Lat/Lon: 38.311600 -120.720295 Detail Information 5:40 PM 5 [8] 1039 AC TOW WILL CB WHEN CLOSER 5:39 PM 4 [7] UNIT DOES NOT NEED TO RESPOND […]
Yosemite, CA…It is with heavy hearts and deep sorrow that the Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection announces the tragic loss of two pilots following an aviation accident on Sunday, September 20, 2026, on the Dome Fire in Yosemite, CA. A contract helicopter supporting wildland firefighting operations crashed, resulting in the deaths of both […]
White Pines, CA…The Calaveras County Water District is proud to partner with the White Pines Park Committee for a special community presentation celebrating CCWD’s 80th Anniversary. 📅 September 21, 2026 📍 White Pines Park 🕡 White Pines Park Committee Meeting: 6:30 p.m. 🕖 CCWD 80th Anniversary Presentation: 7:00 p.m. During this engaging look back at […]
Arnold, CA…California State Parks, with assistance from CAL FIRE, plans to conduct prescribed burns in Calaveras Big Trees State Park as soon as Wednesday, Sept. 30. There are four separate treatment areas planned covering approximately 780 acres in the South Grove area, North Grove Meadow and West Moran. All burning depends on weather and air […]
Mokelumne Hill, CA…Traffic Update….Possible Injury Collision Near Sr49 / Big Bar Rd Incident: 0095 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr49 / Big Bar Rd Loc Desc: 13 CORNERS – NB Lat/Lon: 38.311600 -120.720295 Detail Information 9:34 AM 19 [45] 1039 CAL SO [Shared] 9:29 AM 18 [42] 1039 CAL SO [Shared] 9:29 AM 17 [41] […]
Arnold, CA…Big Trees Market Weekly Ad with Grocery, Produce, Meat & Deli Specials Through September 22nd! Shop Local & Save!! Big Trees Market is working hard to keep the shelves stocked for you! Part of your community for generations. Click on an image below for full sized version.
San Andreas, CA…Congratulations to Undersheriff Chris Villegas, who graduated this morning from the prestigious FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia. Chris’s law enforcement career began in 1998 when he graduated from the Modesto Junior College Police Academy as a member of Class S1-98. Nearly three decades later, he has now completed the FBI National Academy, […]
Jamestown, CA…Traffic Update….Fire Reported Near Sr108 / Chicken Ranch Rd. Incident: 0170 Type: Report of Fire Location: Sr108 / Chicken Ranch Rd Loc Desc: EB JEO Lat/Lon: 37.935047 -120.443128 Detail Information 11:02 AM 1 [1] SMOKE ON EB SIDE
San Andreas, CA…A-1 has been Serving Calaveras county, central California valley and surrounding areas since 2007. They offer full service repair and sales of tractors, mowers, trimmers, chainsaws, logsplitters, generators and rototillers. In addition, they provide sharpening service for chainsaws, mower blades and circular saw blades. They are located at 660 E. St. Charles St, […]
Angels Camp & Murphys, CA…Angels Food & Sierra Hills Markets Weekly Ad September 16 ~ Sept 22!! Shop Local & Save!! Grocery, Meat, Deli, Produce & Lots of Local Wines! 100’s More Items on Sale Throughout the Store! Angels Food Market, started by Harry Croshaw, has been serving the Calaveras community since 1935. Glen, Harry’s […]
Arnold, CA…Chapel in the Pines is an Evangelical Covenant church located in the Sierra Nevada mountain community of Arnold. Arnold is an attraction for many visitors due to the many recreation opportunities, such as Big Trees State Park, Bear Valley Ski Resort, Lake Alpine, Ebbetts Pass, and more. Our essential beliefs are summed up in […]
Arnold, CA…Our goal is to bring back the feel of the old Sunday Paper. It was a day for features, profiles and most importantly the Rotogravure section with all the color ads that had kids begging mom & dad for the latest toys, Dad checking out the new hardware and automotive specials and Moms everywhere […]
Washington, DC….I am pleased to announce that the United States of America has entered into an Agreement with The Kingdom of Denmark, and Greenland, that gives the United States permanent control over security, and all other needs, in Greenland, completely addressing ALL of our many U.S. concerns. There will be NO COST to the United […]
Copperopolis, CA…Traffic Update….Big Rig Hanging Off of Obyrnes Ferry Bridge. Incident: 0345 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Obyrnes Ferry Rd / Old O Byrnes Ferry Rd Loc Desc: ON THE BRIDGE Lat/Lon: 37.895150 -120.565097 Detail Information 3:45 PM 22 [36] 1039 61-3 VIA LL [Shared] 3:44 PM 21 [35] [Notification] [CHP]-PER CALAVERAS SO WILL HAVE […]
White Pines, CA…The Thunder at the Lake 21st Annual Arnold Classic Car Show brought another years worth of rolling works of art to White Pines for all to see. We stopped by just before 2pm and tried to get at least one photo of every entrant on the grounds. This is a great fundraiser for […]
Arnold, CA…White Pines Park Committee is proud to host the 21st Arnold Classic Car Show again Thunder at the Lake is 9-19-26. Starts at 10am. Registration opens at 8am. Great cars, awesome food, raffles all amongst Arnold’s beautiful park. (We have included photos & video from last year to get you in the mood!) All […]
Bear Valley, CA…Traffic Update….Hwy 4 over Ebbetts Pass Closed Due to Big Rig Collision East of Mosquito Lake! Incident: 0412 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: 0 Sr4 Loc Desc: JWO CAPE HORN Lat/Lon: 38.490644 -119.966359 Detail Information 6:54 AM 39 [88] C49-200 ETA 3 HRS FOR HAZMAT TO BE ON SCENE / UNK ETO 4:07 […]
Sonora, CA…The latest Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Deputies Activity Logs are below… Wednesday, September 16, 2026 00:02 WELFARE CHECK 2609160001 Occurred at Wendys on Mono Wy, in Sonora, CA. Rp requesting welck. Disposition: Deuce Turn Over. 00:05 WELFARE CHECK 2609160002 Occurred at Wendys on Mono Wy, in Sonora, CA. Welfare check. Disposition: Log Note. 00:05 WELFARE […]
Sonora, CA…The latest Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Deputies Activity Logs are below… Tuesday, September 15, 2026 00:01 WELFARE CHECK 2609150001 Occurred at Golden Sierra Estates on Tuolumne Rd, in Sonora, CA. Rp requesting welck on. Disposition: Welfare Check. 01:04 PATROL CHECK 2609150006 Officer initiated activity at Chips Chevron, Hwy 108, Jamestown, CA. Patrol Check. Disposition: Crime […]
San Andreas, CA…The latest activity logs for the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Deputies are below. Tuesday, September 15, 2026 00:57 Traffic Stop 2609150005 Officer initiated activity at Hwy 49/Union Mine Rd, San Andreas, CA. Disposition: No Report Taken. 02:24 Suspicious Person 2609150008 Officer initiated activity at W Saint Charles St, San Andreas, CA. Disposition: No Report […]
Philadelphia, PA…Our Favorite Founding Father is Ben Franklin. He didn’t just help found our country during the 1776 era. For two generations before he helped sell concepts of Freedom, Self-Determination & Inalienable rights. From 1733 to 1758 Poor Richard’s Almanac helped create the unique American identity in a homey, common sense, aspirational way. A few […]
Angels Camp & Murphys, CA…Angels Food & Sierra Hills Markets Weekly Ad September 16 ~ Sept 22!! Shop Local & Save!! Grocery, Meat, Deli, Produce & Lots of Local Wines! 100’s More Items on Sale Throughout the Store! Angels Food Market, started by Harry Croshaw, has been serving the Calaveras community since 1935. Glen, Harry’s […]
San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras Cold Case Task Force is announcing that, through continued efforts and in partnership with forensic investigative specialists, the identity of the woman previously known as “Parrotts Ferry Jane Doe” has been confirmed. Anita Kathleen Ranker, born February 18, 1969, in Santa Clara County, has been identified as the woman whose remains […]
Drytown, CA…Traffic Update….Collision Blocking Lane Near Sr49 / Sr16 Incident: 0185 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Sr49 / Sr16 Loc Desc: JSO Lat/Lon: 38.454840 -120.867746 Detail Information 11:34 AM 8 [14] [Notification] [CHP]-Problem changed from 1179-Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt to 1182-Trfc Collision-No Inj 11:34 AM 7 [13] 2 VEH 1182 11:31 AM 6 [11] 1039 CT/ […]
Burbank, CA…From lowriders, drive-ins, car clubs, and American Graffiti, cars have long been an important part of California’s culture. The Golden State has always kept a piece of its history parked in the driveway, and today, Governor Gavin Newsom signed two new chapters into that history, signing new bills to support vintage and low-rider car […]
