American Heritage Girls 2017 Registration September 24, 2:00 – 4:00 PM White Pines Park

American Heritage Girls 2017 Registration September 24, 2:00 – 4:00 PM White Pines Park

Arnold, CA…Join us to learn about AHG Bring your family and enjoy Fun and fellowship. Arnold families have discovered a new extra-curricular organization for their daughters called American Heritage Girls (AHG). AHG is a faith-based character development program for girls’ ages 5 – 18 dedicated to the mission of building women of integrity through service […]

Argonaut Rolls Past Bret Harte 35 – 14

Argonaut Rolls Past Bret Harte 35 – 14

Angels Camp, CA…Good play by Argonaut with a few self inflicted wounds by Bret Harte allowed the Mustangs to have a nice drive north back to Amador County. Both teams proved they could move the ball and put points on the board but Argonaut just did a bit better at it tonight. We have full […]

Deer Season Opens Tomorrow in Calaveras County

Deer Season Opens Tomorrow in Calaveras County

San Andreas, CA…Tomorrow morning, Saturday September 23, 2017, deer and bear hunting season opens for our area. This is just a public service announcement for awareness of an increase of people in the woods wearing camouflage and carrying weapons. Many public lands throughout Calaveras County are utilized by a variety of users including hunters, nature […]

Magnolia Rythm Trio Live Tonight at Twisted Oak Tasting Room

Magnolia Rythm Trio Live Tonight at Twisted Oak Tasting Room

Murphys, CA…LIVE MUSIC NIGHT this Friday night, 5-8pm at Twisted Oak Tasting Room’s Enchanted Garden. A wonderful venue!!! Enjoy Magnolia Rhythm Trio’s awesome music nestled in the trees with the sound of Murphys Creek on Main Street. Twisted Oak Winery’s yummy wine will be served and Johnny’s Food Truck will be preparing tacos, chips/salsa & […]

Public Notice of Vacancy on Area 12 Agency on Aging Advisory Council

Public Notice of Vacancy on Area 12 Agency on Aging Advisory Council

San Andreas, CA…PUBLIC NOTICE: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, due to unscheduled vacancies and expiration of terms, the Calaveras County Board of Supervisors encourages interested and qualified persons to apply for membership to the following County boards, committees or commissions: AREA 12 AGENCY ON AGING ADVISORY COUNCIL The functions of the Area 12 Agency on […]

Public Notice: Establishment of Reduced Time Periods Allowed by Statute

Public Notice: Establishment of Reduced Time Periods Allowed by Statute

San Andreas, CA…Public Notice: The following section is amended to Chapter 2.24 of the Calaveras County Code to read: Section 2.24.040 – Establishment of reduced time periods allowed by statute A. DUPLICATE WARRANTS: When a legal owner or custodian files and affidavit of lost check with the Auditor-Controller, the Auditor shall issue a duplicate warrant […]

Mark Twain Medical Center Hosts Annual Fall Health Fair September 30th

Mark Twain Medical Center Hosts Annual Fall Health Fair September 30th

San Andreas, CA…Mark Twain Medical Center (MTMC) will be holding its 19th Annual Fall Health Fair on Saturday, September 30th from 7am to noon at the Hospital Campus in San Andreas. “Our purpose is to serve our community in many ways,” said Bob Diehl, Hospital President. “MTMC cares deeply about the health and wellbeing of […]

Traffic Update….Vehicle Vs Pole Near Hwy 26 & Ridge Road

Traffic Update….Vehicle Vs Pole Near Hwy 26 & Ridge Road

West Point, CA…Traffic Update….Vehicle Vs Pole Near Hwy 26 & Ridge Road. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00126 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr26 / Ridge Rd Loc Desc: BW RIDGE/STORMY Lat/Lon: 38.346053 -120.581871 Close Detail Information 9:20 AM 2 [3] 1039 PGE WILL CB W/ETA 9:19 AM 1 [1] VEH INTO POWER […]

Creek Fire Update, 1,292 Acres, 25% Contained

Creek Fire Update, 1,292 Acres, 25% Contained

Pinecrest, CA…Location: The Creek Fire is located in the Clear Lake/Bourland Mountain Area on the Mi-Wok Ranger District, Stanislaus National Forest. The fire is in a remote area with no structures threatened. The Creek fire is burning to the south and west of the Mountain Complex which burned in 2003. Finding insurance is a huge […]

Calaveras County Artists Studio Tours, September 23 – 24, 2017 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Calaveras County Artists Studio Tours, September 23 – 24, 2017 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

San Andreas, CA…Visit the studios and art of 31 artists in Calaveras County, and enjoy art from paintings to ceramics, jewelry to hand-dyed silk scarves, and get a taste of Calaveras County Arts. Find paper maps at our Gallery Store at 22 N. Main Street in San Andreas and at business and public places throughout […]

Caltrans District 10 Road Report Through 9/30/17

Caltrans District 10 Road Report Through 9/30/17

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 […]

Traffic Update….Vehicle vs Motorcycle in San Andreas

Traffic Update….Vehicle vs Motorcycle in San Andreas

San Andreas, CA…CHP is reporting a vehicle vs motorcycle collision near 401 E. St. Charles Street (Hwy 49). Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00304 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr49 / Mountain Ranch Rd Loc Desc: 401 E ST CHARLES Lat/Lon: 38.189123 -120.674532 Close Detail Information 4:49 PM 4 [8] B49-030 2 VEH […]

Update on SR-49 Traffic Collision from 09/20/17

Update on SR-49 Traffic Collision from 09/20/17

Columbia, CA…The driver of the Ford F-250 from yesterday’s traffic collision has been identified as 45 year old San Andreas resident Renee Ilene Hogan. She is still in critical but stable condition at UC Davis Intensive Care Unit. On September 20, 2017, at approximately 1015 hours, a 3 axle Peterbilt dump truck loaded with sand […]

Local Film “Common Ground” Nominated For Numerous Awards

Local Film “Common Ground” Nominated For Numerous Awards

West Point, CA…When filmmaker and award-winning writer, Lisa Michelle, of West Point, decided to bring her screenplay, Common Ground, to life, she knew that Calaveras County was the perfect location. The rural atmosphere and the children who reside in West Point, Wilseyville, and Rail Road Flat represented the authenticity in the story that Michelle wanted […]

Executive Order on Imposing Additional Sanctions with Respect to North Korea

Executive Order on Imposing Additional Sanctions with Respect to North Korea

Washington, DC…By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) (IEEPA), the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.), the United Nations Participation Act of 1945 (22 U.S.C. 287c) (UNPA), section […]

End of Season Sale Going On Now At New Melones Lake Marina! Book Now & Save!

End of Season Sale Going On Now At New Melones Lake Marina!  Book Now & Save!

Angels Camp, CA…Good Morning New Melones Lake Lovers! On Sunday October 1st, we will be wrapping up our amazing season. The growth we’ve experienced over the season is because of customers like you, who faithfully support our business. Your continued patronage and suggestions are a vital part of our growth. To show our gratitude, we […]

Sad Ending to Domestic Case as Sonora Man Takes His Own Life in CHP Parking Lot

Sad Ending to Domestic Case as Sonora Man Takes His Own Life in CHP Parking Lot

Jamestown, CA…From the Sonora Police Dept..”Update at 9:22 AM:…The vehicle came to a stop in the parking lot of the California Highway Patrol Office in Jamestown. The driver, 24-year-old TJ Matthew Porter of Sonora died from a self inflicted gun shot wound shortly after. At approximately 9:52 p.m. last night, the Sonora Police Department responded […]

Major Injuries to Woman Flown to UC Davis, Minor Injuries to Big Rig Driver in Hwy 49 Collision

Major Injuries to Woman Flown to UC Davis, Minor Injuries to Big Rig Driver in Hwy 49 Collision

Columbia, CA…On September 20, 2017, at approximately 1015 hours, a 3 axle Peterbilt dump truck loaded with sand was traveling northbound on SR-49 south of Springfield Road at approximately 45 mph. A Ford F-250 pick-up truck was traveling southbound SR-49 south of Springfield Road at an unknown speed. This location is just north of the […]

William Tolliver Harper III 1927 – 2017

William Tolliver Harper III 1927 – 2017

Murphys, CA…Born July 11, 1927 to William Tolliver Harper II and Ollie May Cole in Stockton CA entered into eternal peace surrounded by family on September 16, 2017 in Murphys following a short illness. William was preceded in death by parents William and Ollie Harper, sister Mildred Jane Moran, son Herbert Allen Harper, and grandson […]

Angels Food & Sierra Hills Markets Grocery Ad & Weekly Specials Through September 26th

Angels Food & Sierra Hills Markets Grocery Ad & Weekly Specials Through September 26th

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 […]

Early Season Snow Temporarily Closes Mountain Passes

Early Season Snow Temporarily Closes Mountain Passes

Stockton, CA…Ebbetts (SR-4), Tioga (SR-120) and Sonora (SR-108) Passes all closed due to snow. Please be aware of winter driving conditions if you travel to the mountains today. SR 4 [IN THE CENTRAL CALIFORNIA AREA] IS CLOSED FROM 0.5 MI EAST OF THE JCT OF SR 207 /MT REBA TURNOFF/ TO THE JCT OF SR […]

Four Arrested for Illegal Marijuana Cultivation in Railroad Flat

Four Arrested for Illegal Marijuana Cultivation in Railroad Flat

Rail Road Flat, CA…On 9-20-17 at about 9:00am, members of the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office Marijuana Enforcement Team served a search warrant at a location in the 400 block of Ridge Road, Railroad Flat. Investigators had identified several hundred marijuana plants growing at this location. The property was not registered as a commercial medical cannabis […]