Armed Robbery with Truck Stolen in Mountain Ranch

Armed Robbery with Truck Stolen in Mountain Ranch

Mountain Ranch, CA…On 10/24/2017 at approximately 04:40 AM Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a report of an armed robbery having occurred at a property in the 9000 Block of Whiskey Slide Road in Mountain Ranch. The 55 year old male victim reported that two Hispanic male subjects came on the property, restrained him […]

Caltrans District 10 Weekly Road Maintenance Schedule Through November 3rd

Caltrans District 10 Weekly Road Maintenance Schedule Through November 3rd

Angels Camp, CA…The latest schedule of road repairs and maintenance that will affect your travels in our area and as you travel. Locally crews will be working on many of our roadways. Below is Caltrans plans for repairs and maintenance on local roads. It shows the route, county and location of the possible repairs. Weather […]

2nd Annual Downtown Murphys Witch Walk

2nd Annual Downtown Murphys Witch Walk

Murphys, CA…Welcome witches! Don your hats and gather your brood for our 2nd annual Downtown Murphys’ Witch Walk – Friday, Oct 27, 2017. From 5pm – 9pm, while you and your friends EAT, DRINK, and SHOP at local businesses you’ll revel in wonderfully wicked TREATS, DISCOUNTS, and PRIZES! FREE Halloween fun for adults and kids […]

Michelson School Family Loses Everything In Fire

Michelson School Family Loses Everything In Fire

Murphys, CA…Dear Michelson School Community, One of our Michelson families lost their home to a fire today. Thankfully, everyone is safe but the family has lost everything. One can only imagine how difficult this is, especially with children involved. We would like to help this family by collecting gift cards. We regret we cannot accept […]

The New Blagen Road Bridge is Now In Place

The New Blagen Road Bridge is Now In Place

Arnold, CA…The Blagen Road Bridge over Big Trees Creek on Blagen Road near White Pines Park is now in. When we stopped by a couple of days ago they still had the signage to put up before the bridge could open officially but it seems we are just about ready for traffic to resume in […]

Senate Amendments to the Budget ~ Congressman Tom McClintock

Senate Amendments to the Budget ~ Congressman Tom McClintock

Washington, DC…Unsustainable government spending drives both taxes and debt. The budget resolution sets the spending architecture for the fiscal year. The House version provided for $200 billion of enforceable mandatory spending reductions over ten years and balanced within the decade. The Senate amendments gut these provisions, squandering the one opportunity Congress has each year to […]

US Economy Rolls On With 3% GDP Growth in Third Quarter

US Economy Rolls On With 3% GDP Growth in Third Quarter

Washington, DC…Real gross domestic product (GDP) increased at an annual rate of 3.0 percent in the third quarter of 2017, according to the “advance” estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. In the second quarter, real GDP increased 3.1 percent. The Bureau emphasized that the third-quarter advance estimate released today is based on source […]

WHITE OUT – An Uplifting Party to Help Raise Funds for an Accessible Vehicle for Char Vine • October 28, 2017 at Outer Aisle

WHITE OUT – An Uplifting Party to Help Raise Funds for an Accessible Vehicle for Char Vine • October 28, 2017 at Outer Aisle

Murphys, CA…In an effort to help Char Vine regain her independence after a major spine reconstruction surgery, Char, HelpHOPELive and her supporters are announcing the first fundraising event, White Out to be held on October 28, 2017 at Outer Aisle Venue, 164 Highway 4, Murphys, CA. A VIP reception will be held for those sponsoring […]

National Archives Releases Most Remaining JFK Assassination Records

National Archives Releases Most Remaining JFK Assassination Records

Washington, DC…President Orders Release of All Remaining Section 5 Records and More Precise Review for Remaining Redactions within Six Months. The National Archives today released 2,891 records related to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy that are subject to the President John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection Act of 1992 (JFK Act). These records are available for […]

Murphys Man Arrested On Drug & Weapons Charges

Murphys Man Arrested On Drug & Weapons Charges

Angels Camp, CA…On October 26, 2017 at approximately 9:45 AM, an officer from the Angels Camp Police Department observed a Jeep Wrangler driving northbound on Hwy 49 near Copello Drive without a front license plate, and the vehicle’s oversized tires were protruding beyond the vehicle’s fenders by more than 3 inches. The officer stopped the […]

New Red Cross and Goodwill Partnership Will Provide Donated Items to California Wildfire Survivors

New Red Cross and Goodwill Partnership Will Provide Donated Items to California Wildfire Survivors

Santa Rosa, CA…In response to California Wildfires, a tremendous amount of donated goods from individuals, companies, and organizations have been received. In order to help streamline the vast amounts of items that are arriving in impacted areas and coordinate getting those items to California Wildfire survivors , the American Red Cross Northern California Coastal Region, […]

Twitter to Drop All RT and Sputnik Advertising

Twitter to Drop All RT and Sputnik Advertising

San Francisco, CA…Twitter has made the policy decision to off-board advertising from all accounts owned by Russia Today (RT) and Sputnik, effective immediately. This decision was based on the retrospective work we’ve been doing around the 2016 U.S. election and the U.S. intelligence community’s conclusion that both RT and Sputnik attempted to interfere with the election on behalf […]

What’s Happening in Murphys this Week Through October 31st, 2017

What’s Happening in Murphys this Week Through October 31st, 2017

Murphys, CA…Try out the Saturday Hopper bus service running between Valley Springs and Arnold with stops in Murphys. Enjoy Murphys and Saturday’s other activities and leave the driving to Calaveras Transit! Saturdays in Murphys – Walking Tours of Historic Downtown Murphys are available at no charge (donations gratefully accepted) on Saturday mornings at 10am leaving […]

Traffic & Fire Update….Structure Fire On Pennsylvania Gulch

Traffic & Fire Update….Structure Fire On Pennsylvania Gulch

Murphys, CA…Emergency Crews are responding to a reported structure fire in the 500 Block of Pennsylvania Gulch. Please use caution in the area…  Update….From Tom Pratt..”Kudos to the Murphys Cal Fire unit for putting out a huge fire that fully engulfed a house in a wall of flames!” Incident: 00078 Type: Report of Fire Location: […]

Traffic Update….Non-Injury Collision Blocking Lanes Near Hwy 4 & Stallion Way

Traffic Update….Non-Injury Collision Blocking Lanes Near Hwy 4 & Stallion Way

Angels Camp, CA…CHP is reporting a non-injury collision blocking lanes near Sr4 / Stallion Way. Please use caution in the area…. Incident: 00073 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Sr4 / Stallion Way Loc Desc: EB Lat/Lon: 38.053294 -120.621834 Close Detail Information 7:56 AM 2 [2] UKN VEHS 7:56 AM 1 [1] 1125 Unit Information 7:58 […]

CCWD Joined by Community to Celebrate Completion of the Reach 3A Project

CCWD Joined by Community to Celebrate Completion of the Reach 3A Project

Arnold, CA…More than 60 people joined the Calaveras County Water District Board of Directors and staff at Cedar Center in Arnold Wednesday for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of the $5.3 million Reach 3A Water Transmission Pipeline Replacement Project, which has been under construction since spring 2016. To kick off the ceremony, CCWD […]

Angels Food & Sierra Hills Markets Grocery Ad & Weekly Specials Through October 31th

Angels Food & Sierra Hills Markets Grocery Ad & Weekly Specials Through October 31th

Angels Camp & Murphys, CA…For the best Deli Sandwiches in Calaveras County, come on in and treat yourself to the tastiest and freshest ‘made with love’ deli sandwiches around. Angels Food Deli, Text your order to 209.753.7331 Or You may call your order in to 209.736.4243 ext 14. Sierra Hills Market Deli, Text your order […]

6th Annual TRUNK-or-TREAT is back at Chapel in the Pines – SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29 – 5:00-7:00pm (RAIN or SHINE – will move indoors if inclement weather)

6th Annual TRUNK-or-TREAT is back at Chapel in the Pines – SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29 – 5:00-7:00pm (RAIN or SHINE – will move indoors if inclement weather)

Arnold, CA…Chapel in the Pines (Arnold) welcomes the community by hosting the 6th annual Trunk-or-Treat event Sunday, October 29 from 5:00pm-7:00pm. This event is totally FREE for families in the community to come out and enjoy fun fall activities, trick-or-treating, a bounce house, and FREE hot dogs. If you would like more information or might […]

Caltrans Completes Project Enhancing Pedestrian Accessibility in Murphys

Caltrans Completes Project Enhancing Pedestrian Accessibility in Murphys

Murphys, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has completed a project to enhance pedestrian accessibility on State Route 4 (SR-4) in the town of Murphys. The project included the construction of new accessible curb ramps, sidewalks, curbs and gutters and upgraded traffic signals at the intersection of SR-4 and Tom Bell Road/Big Trees Road. The […]

Traffic Update…Fire Reported in Twain Harte Area

Traffic Update…Fire Reported in Twain Harte Area

Twain Harte, CA…CHP is reporting a fire may be starting near Wildcat Dr / Crossley Way. Please use caution in the area…. Incident: 00417 Type: Report of Fire Location: Wildcat Dr / Crossley Way Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.057895 -120.200451 Close Detail Information 6:09 PM 3 [4] 1039 TUOSO 6:09 PM 2 [3] 1039 FIRE 6:09 […]

Deuel Vocational Institution Investigating Inmate Death as a Homicide

Deuel Vocational Institution Investigating Inmate Death as a Homicide

Tracy, CA…California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) is investigating the death of an inmate at Deuel Vocational Institution (DVI) as a possible homicide. Inmate Rodrick Castro, 34, was found unresponsive in his cell by staff on Monday, Oct. 24, at about 3:50 p.m. Staff immediately responded with life-saving measures. Castro was pronounced dead at […]

Court Denies Emergency Order to Compel Trump Administration to Continue Subsidy Payments

Court Denies Emergency Order to Compel Trump Administration to Continue Subsidy Payments

Sacramento, CA…California Attorney General Xavier Becerra today issued the following statement after the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California denied an emergency motion filed by California and a coalition of attorneys general to compel the federal government to continue to pay the Affordable Care Act (ACA) cost-sharing subsidies that lower healthcare costs […]