Yosemite Nat’l Park: SR-120/Tioga Pass Opens Today

Yosemite Nat’l Park: SR-120/Tioga Pass Opens Today

Yosemite, CA…State Route 120/Tioga Pass in Yosemite National Park opened to vehicular traffic at 8:00 am this morning, park officials announced. There will be limited visitor services available from the Tioga Pass Entrance Station to Crane Flat. All visitors on the road are encouraged to use caution as there may be dirt, debris, and water […]

An Open Letter To Calaveras County Board of Supervisors ~ David Tunno

An Open Letter To Calaveras County Board of Supervisors ~ David Tunno

Valley Springs, CA…You are faced with a decision that you, and the County, has been fretting over for more than a year. A decision, at least for elected leaders, is quite simple. You took oaths to uphold federal law. Marijuana, and everything on the Calaveras County list having to do with marijuana, including money laundering, […]

New Tax Rate on Tobacco Products Moves From 27.3 to 65.08 % Effective July 1, 2017

New Tax Rate on Tobacco Products Moves From 27.3 to 65.08 % Effective July 1, 2017

Sacramento, CA…On July 1, 2017, the tax rate on tobacco products other than cigarettes will increase from the current rate of 27.3 to 65.08 percent of the wholesale cost. In November 2016, California voters approved Proposition 56, which increased the excise tax rate on cigarettes, and expanded the definition of “tobacco products” to include little cigars, […]

Firefighters Make Quick Work of Quick Fire…Lawn Tractor Needs a Few Repairs However

Firefighters Make Quick Work of Quick Fire…Lawn Tractor Needs a Few Repairs However

Copperopolis, CA…Firefighters made quick work of the .25 acre Quick fire earlier today near Bailenquick Road and Linborner Way, Cooperopolis (Calaveras County), final acreage is a .25 acre. The fire was caused by equipment use and a citation has been issued. While yard maintenance and defensible space are important year-round, utilizing lawn mowers in dry […]

Caltrans District 10’s Warren Alford Takes You Behind Closure Gate On Ebbetts Pass

Caltrans District 10’s Warren Alford Takes You Behind Closure Gate On Ebbetts Pass

Lake Alpine, CA…Anxious to get over Ebbetts Pass/State Route 4 for the season? Enjoy a ride with Caltrans Information Officer Warren Alford as he takes you behind the gate for a peek at the “Big Fix.” He’ll also show you snow at Mosquito Lake, the Pacific Crest Trail crossing, and other areas Caltrans is working […]

County Site Temporarily Taken Off-Line To Clean Up After Hack

County Site Temporarily Taken Off-Line To Clean Up After Hack

San Andreas, CA…On the morning of June 28, 2017, it was discovered that the Calaveras County public website had been targeted by an unknown third person(s) or entity. Because of this, members of the public accessing the County website would instead see an unauthorized message and various concerning photographs. Therefore, the County website has temporarily […]

Calaveras Ranger District Roads, Campgrounds Reopen to the Public

Calaveras Ranger District Roads, Campgrounds Reopen to the Public

Hathaway Pines, CA…Three roads on the Calaveras Ranger District that suffered extensive damage from winter storms this year will reopen today, Stanislaus National Forest officials announced. Spicer, Slick Rock and McKays roads are now open to visitors wishing to travel on them. “All three roads are safe for public access, but please use caution and […]

Is The Time Finally Right To Build Your Dream Home? Cedar Ridge Has Your Lots Ready! Video Interview With Jon Ellis (Updated Plot Map…Get Your Lot Before They Are Gone!)

Is The Time Finally Right To Build Your Dream Home? Cedar Ridge Has Your Lots Ready! Video Interview With Jon Ellis (Updated Plot Map…Get Your Lot Before They Are Gone!)

Arnold, CA…Since 1990 Jon Ellis has had a dream of a great, upscale, custom home community on the beautiful 180 acre Cedar Ridge property. He and his wife Anne have kept pursuing this dream against what have at times been significant odds. Their patience, perseverance and faith have paid off. The property is a former […]

Milliaire Winery is hiring!!

Milliaire Winery is hiring!!

Murphys, CA…Looking for a fun weekend job with the possibility to pick up extra shifts during the week? Milliaire Winery is looking for a part-time tasting room sales associate. Tasting room experience not necessary but customer service experience preferred. You don’t need to be a wine expert but it helps if you enjoy it! Please […]

Angels Food & Sierra Hills Markets Weekly Specials Through July4th

Angels Food & Sierra Hills Markets Weekly Specials Through July4th

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 […]

Wanted Subject in Angels Camp

Wanted Subject in Angels Camp

Angels Camp, CA…Jayson M. Bermingham, a 32 year old Angels Camp resident, is wanted and has outstanding misdemeanor bench warrants for failing to appear on charges related to being under the influence of a controlled substance, possession of a controlled substance, violating a court order, and driving on a suspended driver license. We Would Like […]

Native Daughters YARD SALE This Weekend

Native Daughters YARD SALE This Weekend

Murphys, CA…FLEA MARKET Friday, June 30 & Saturday, July 1 from 9-3. Native Daughters of the Golden West, Ruby Parlor No. 46, 268 Main St., Murphys. (Next to Milliaire’s tasting room) All proceeds go back to the community! About the Native Daughters of the Golden West… Founding of the Order of Native Daughters of the […]

Traffic Update…Minor Injury Overturned Vehicle Collision on Hwy 108

Traffic Update…Minor Injury Overturned Vehicle Collision on Hwy 108

Jamestown, CA…A reporting party said the vehicle came over his fence off the roadway. Vehicle is on it’s roof but only minor injuries. Please use caution and try not to pole vault anyone’s fences… Incident: 00350 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: 11255 Sr108 Loc Desc: X GREEN SPRINGS Lat/Lon: 37.843236 -120.531077 Close Detail Information 4:25 […]

Edward Jones Financial Advisor Tim Oskey Wins Spirit of Partnership Award

Edward Jones Financial Advisor Tim Oskey Wins Spirit of Partnership Award

Angels Camp, CA…Tim Oskey of the financial services firm Edward Jones in Angels Camp, CA recently won the firm’s exclusive Spirit of Partnership Award for outstanding performance during 2016. Jim Weddle, the firm’s managing partner, calls Oskey a leader in the firm and an example of what a dedicated Edward Jones financial advisor can achieve. […]

Distraction From Oversized Load Leads To Rear End Collision

Distraction From Oversized Load Leads To Rear End Collision

San Andreas, CA…On 06/26/2017 at approximately 0802 hours, Party-1 (Soria) was driving Vehicle-1 (Ford) northbound on SR-49 north of Pool Station Rd. at approximately 35 miles per hour. Party-2 (Scronce) was driving Vehicle-2 (Chrysler) northbound on SR-49 to the front of Vehicle-1. An over-sized vehicle that was traveling southbound in the passing lanes, was being […]

What’s Happening in Murphys this Week – June 27 through July 4, 2017

What’s Happening in Murphys this Week – June 27 through July 4, 2017

Murphys, CA…Try out the Saturday Hopper bus service running between Valley Springs and Arnold with stops in Murphys!  Saturdays in Murphys – Walking Tours of Historic Downtown Murphys are available at no charge (donations gratefully accepted) on Saturday mornings at 10am leaving from the Old Timers Museum. Please contact Jo Sanders at 209-728-3072 to confirm […]

Caltrans Director On New TRIP Road Report on Rural Roads

Caltrans Director On New TRIP Road Report on Rural Roads

Sacramento, CA…Caltrans Director Malcolm Dougherty issued the following statement in response to a new report, Rural Connections: Challenges and Opportunities in America’s Heartland, released today by TRIP. The report released today evaluates the safety and condition of the nation’s rural roads and bridges and finds that the nation’s rural transportation system is in need of […]