156 Pounds of Marijuana Seized From Bakersfield Man after Traffic Stop

156 Pounds of Marijuana Seized From Bakersfield Man after Traffic Stop

Angels Camp, CA…On 10-19-17, at approximately 11:45 PM, an officer from the Angels Camp Police Department made a traffic enforcement stop on a truck pulling an enclosed trailer. The trailer had a non-functioning license plate, which is required equipment. While approaching the driver the officer could smell the strong odor of marijuana emanating from the […]

Caltrans Roadwork Schedule for Week of 10/22/17 through 10/28/17

Caltrans Roadwork Schedule for Week of 10/22/17 through 10/28/17

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 […]

Completion of 21-Mile Paving Project Brings Improvements on State Routes 4 & 49 in Calaveras County

Completion of 21-Mile Paving Project Brings Improvements on State Routes 4 & 49 in Calaveras County

CALAVERAS COUNTY – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has recently completed a $3.6 million roadway surface rehabilitation project to repave over 21 combined miles of highway on State Route 4 (SR-4) and SR-49 in Calaveras County. Construction occurred on approximately 14.7 miles of eastbound and westbound SR-4 from Six Mile Road (west of Vallecito), […]

Request for Proposal for Program Manager to Lead Disaster Recovery Services

Request for Proposal for Program Manager to Lead Disaster Recovery Services

San Andreas, CA…PUBLIC NOTICE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS This Request for Proposals (#17-0470-02-918) is being issued by the County of Calaveras Administration Department (County) to engage the professional consulting services from qualified individuals or firms with expertise and experience to assist the County in the capacity of a Program Manager to lead Disaster Recovery Services. To […]

Traffic Update….Moving Truck vs Neon on Hwy 108

Traffic Update….Moving Truck vs Neon on Hwy 108

Jamestown, CA…CHP is reporting a moving truck vs a Neon on Hwy 108 near Jamestown Road. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00340 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr108 / Jamestown Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.956609 -120.421543 Close Detail Information 4:15 PM 6 [13] 1039 SO – THEY ROLLED 1141/FIRE 4:14 PM 5 [4] […]

Former Presidents Obama, Bush 43, Clinton, Bush 41 & Carter Headlined Hurricane Relief Show

Former Presidents Obama, Bush 43, Clinton, Bush 41 & Carter Headlined Hurricane Relief Show

College Station, TX…The George H. W. Bush Presidential Library Foundation helped organize a relief concert at Texas A&M’s Reed Arena the evening of October 21st that featured former Presidents Obama, Bush 43, Clinton, Bush 41 and Carter joined by top music performers. All ticket sales and other proceeds from the “Deep From the Heart: The […]

40th Annual Mountain Heirloom Quilt Faire Continues on Today

40th Annual Mountain Heirloom Quilt Faire Continues on Today

Murphys, CA…Join the Independence Hall Quilters at Ironstone Vineyards for the 40th Annual Mountain Heirloom Quilt Faire. For only $8.00 admission*, guests can view the gallery of quilts, wall hangings, wearable art, needle art, and dolls. Member challenge and popular “Wonky” exhibits will also be on display. There will be a diverse selection of vendor […]

Dodgers will Face Astros in Baseball’s 113th Fall Classic

Dodgers will Face Astros in Baseball’s 113th Fall Classic

Los Angeles, CA…Major League Baseball today announced FOX’s broadcast schedule for the 2017 World Series, which is set to begin at Dodger Stadium on Tuesday, October 24th and is presented by YouTube TV. Baseball’s 113th Fall Classic will feature the National League Champion Los Angeles Dodgers facing The Houston Astros representing the American League. All […]

Great Fall Savings & It’s SUV Season Now At Sonora Ford!

Great Fall Savings & It’s SUV Season Now At Sonora Ford!

Sonora, CA…We have a strong and committed sales staff with many years of experience satisfying our customers’ needs. Feel free to browse our inventory online, request more information about vehicles, set up a test drive or inquire about financing! Sonora Ford 13254 Mono Way Sonora, CA 95370 Sales: (888) 482-7455 Service: (888) 712-8047 Parts: (888) […]

President Trump to Allow Rest of JFK Files to be Released

President Trump to Allow Rest of JFK Files to be Released

Washington, DC…”Subject to the receipt of further information, I will be allowing, as President, the long blocked and classified JFK FILES to be opened.” President Trump on Twitter Subject to the receipt of further information, I will be allowing, as President, the long blocked and classified JFK FILES to be opened. — Donald J. Trump […]

CUSD Elementary Schools Reopening on Monday, October 23

CUSD Elementary Schools Reopening on Monday, October 23

San Andreas, CA…All elementary school sites will be open effective Monday, October 23. There will be sufficient staffing in place, using CUSD staff as well as substitute staff, to provide a safe, secure and productive learning environment for our elementary students. We are also working to re-open our middle school and high schools as soon […]

Harvest Happy Hour at Milliaire Winery on October 21st

Harvest Happy Hour at Milliaire Winery on October 21st

Murphys, CA…Another popular Harvest Happy Hour from 4-6pm on our back patio with featured local musician Ras Beeken Dan A.K.A Mini Dean Fraser. Enjoy a generous glass of wine or sample a collection all while sitting under a fig tree adorned with sparkling cafe lights. A truly romantic atmosphere! 9/30/17- Blu Cidity 10/14/17- Jerry McKay […]

CTA Stands in Solidarity with Calaveras Teachers

CTA Stands in Solidarity with Calaveras Teachers

Burlingame, CA…California Teachers Association President Eric Heins issued the following statement today in support of the Calaveras Unified Educators’ Association’s strike over unresolved disputes concerning class sizes, school safety issues and professional pay. “All students, regardless of ZIP code, deserve a quality education taught by highly qualified teachers, and that is especially true for our […]

Traffic Update….Vehicle vs Tree on Camanche Parkway South

Traffic Update….Vehicle vs Tree on Camanche Parkway South

Valley Springs, CA…CHP is reporting a vehicle vs tree accident on Camanche Parkway were a teen driver was initially trapped in the vehicle and no the incident has been ruled a minor injury collision. Please use caution in the area…. Incident: 00196 Type: Trfc Collision-Minor Inj Location: 11137 Camanche Pkwy S Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.195326 […]

Negotiations Continue Between CUSD & Teacher’s Union. CUSD Offers 2% Signing Bonus & 3% Salary Increase

Negotiations Continue Between CUSD & Teacher’s Union.  CUSD Offers 2% Signing Bonus & 3% Salary Increase

San Andreas, CA…As CUSD continues negotiations with the Calaveras Unified Educators Association (CUEA), the district is working to address areas of need without jeopardizing our fiscal ability to provide programs to meet the needs of our students. To date, our offers have already provided the following: · Reduced class sizes in grades TK-3 to 24:1 […]

Spooky Good Wine Specials At Black Sheep Winery

Spooky Good Wine Specials At Black Sheep Winery

Murphys, CA…Black Sheep Winery arrived in Murphys with the 1984 harvest. From that first harvest we produced our 1984 Amador Zinfandel. The wine was styled in a big, bold way like nobody else could do. That’s what makes us Black Sheep; we’re different from the rest of the flock. We feature small batches of limited […]

Becerra Announces $120M Multistate Settlement With General Motors Over Defective Ignition Switch

Becerra Announces $120M Multistate Settlement With General Motors Over Defective Ignition Switch

Sacramento, CA…California Attorney General Xavier Becerra today announced a $120 million multistate settlement with General Motors Company (GM) over allegations that the company concealed safety issues related to defective ignition switches in GM vehicles. California will be receiving over $7 million. The settlement, reached among the attorneys general of 49 states and the District of […]

Chapel In The Pines is Hosting a House Warming for the Smith Family

Chapel In The Pines is Hosting a House Warming for the Smith Family

Arnold, CA…After losing their home to a tragic fire this summer, Chapel is hosting a Housewarming Potluck for the Smith Family This Weekend! This is our chance to love on our friends as they start fresh in their new home. They are registered at: Bed, Bath and Beyond: (Becky And Clayton’s Registry) and Amazon: (Smith’s […]

Pioneer Electric Can Have You Ready For Any Occasion

Pioneer Electric Can Have You Ready 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 […]

Mountain Passes Remain Temporarily Closed Due to Snow

Mountain Passes Remain Temporarily Closed Due to Snow

Bear Valley, CA…Caltrans is reporting that Hwys 4, 108 & 120 or Ebbetts, Sonora & Tioga Passes remain closed after the overnight snow. The weather is warming into the weekend and the passes will reopen as Caltrans can make them safe. Hwy 88 is open with chain controls in the Kirkwood area.

Calaveras Teachers Remain on Picket Lines; Will Canvass Community for Support to End Strike

Calaveras Teachers Remain on Picket Lines; Will Canvass Community for Support to End Strike

San Andreas, CA…Calaveras teachers are back on the picket lines today after talks Wednesday failed to settle a fair contract for teachers. “We thought we had a deal on Wednesday, we came in ready to settle this and not strike based on what we heard from Superintendent Mark Campbell and the school board. And it […]