Supervisors Proclaim May 21 – 28, 2017 as Arnold Branch Library Week in Calaveras County.

Supervisors Proclaim May 21 – 28, 2017 as Arnold Branch Library Week in Calaveras County.

San Andreas, CA…From Calaveras County Librarian, Nancy Giddens. “Every successful venture has people who make it a success. Over the 50 years we celebrate this year, many people have worked hard to make the Arnold Branch Library a success. Although I have served as Calaveras County Librarian for just a year, it quickly became clear […]

Friends Helping Friends With Pine Needles In Arnold

Friends Helping Friends With Pine Needles In Arnold

Arnold, CA…On May 22, 2017, six ladies got together in Arnold to help one of their friends with her yard clearing. The deadline for clearing pine needles from our lots is Memorial Day weekend. One of the daughter’s said, Mom this is a news worthy event, because of your ages. Yes, we are all 69 […]

Jillian Salvitti Crowned Miss Calaveras 2017! Over 100 Photos & Contest Video

Jillian Salvitti Crowned Miss Calaveras 2017!  Over 100 Photos & Contest Video

Angels Camp, CA…(Frogtown, USA)…Seven accomplished young women from across Calaveras County vied for the title of Miss Calaveras County 2017 at the 2017 Miss Calaveras County Pageant. These young women participated in four phases of competition, including a personal interview, a health and fitness demonstration, a talent segment, and an evening gown speech. The winner […]

Traffic Update…Injury Collision Near Shaws Flat & Hwy 49

Traffic Update…Injury Collision Near Shaws Flat & Hwy 49

Columbia, CA…CHP is reporting an injury collision near Shaws Flat & Hwy 49. Please use caution in the area and let’s be careful out there. Incident: 00245 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Shaws Flat Rd / Sr49 Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.011537 -120.404001 Close Detail Information 1:42 PM 5 [8] 1039 CAL FIRE 1:41 PM 4 […]

Melissa Esparza Crowned 2017 Calaveras Saddle Queen

Melissa Esparza Crowned 2017 Calaveras Saddle Queen

Angels Camp, CA…On opening day of the Calaveras County Fair and Jumping Frog Jubilee eight equestrians competed for the 2017 Saddle Queen title. After a very tough competition Melissa Esparza was chosen as Saddle Queen for 2017. She was followed by 1st princess Morgan Danfelt and 2nd princess Jamie Brimmer. Queen Melissa Esparza, 1st princess […]

Michele Cantrell 1960 – 2017

Michele Cantrell 1960 – 2017

Angels Camp, CA..For Michele Cantrell, born November 24th, 1960 to Suzie Popenhagen and Don Cantrell. Related to the Porovich family as well, Michele passed away peacefully among loved ones May 17th, 2017. Her services will be in Angels Camp’s Serbian cemetery on Thursday, May 25th, 2017 at 3pm where she and her brother, Donald ‘Kelly’ […]

Cecine Bunn Stadden Passed Away At 92

Cecine Bunn Stadden Passed Away At 92

San Andreas, CA…Cecine Bunn Stadden passed away at her daughter’s home in Calaveras county among family on March 16th, 2017. She was 92 years old. Cecine was born Cecine Elizabeth Cole in Springfield, Illinois. In her younger years, she hunted with her brothers, drove an ambulance, attended art school in Colorado. She loved new projects […]

Blagen Road Repairs, Appointing A New Building Official & More On Tap For Supervisors Tomorrow

Blagen Road Repairs, Appointing A New Building Official & More On Tap For Supervisors Tomorrow

San Andreas, CA….The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors are back in action tomorrow and one of the items on the agenda is the repairs needed to get the Ebbetts Pass Moose Lodge and White Pines Park & Lake fully operational again. Adopt a Resolution to Direct the County Administrative Officer to identify funds for reimbursement […]

Monica Latzen, 38 From Sacramento Lost Her Life On Ospital Road

Monica Latzen, 38 From Sacramento Lost Her Life On Ospital Road

Valley Springs, CA…Latzen was driving a 2003 Toyota Tundra, southbound on Ospital Road, approaching Live Oak Road, at an unknown speed, with Passenger Bonham seated in the right front seat. For an unknown reason, the Toyota traveled off of the roadway, onto the west shoulder of Ospital Road. Latzen steered Vehicle the Tundra to the […]

Room for the Whole Family! New listing at 1743 Bonanza Way in Arnold for $375,000

Room for the Whole Family!  New listing at 1743 Bonanza Way in Arnold for $375,000

Arnold, CA…Tucked away on a quiet street is the mountain chalet you have been searching for! 3 bedroom, 2 bath with loft, rec room, bonus room (currently 4th bedroom) and an attached 2 car garage. Level driveway has plenty​ of parking. Yard has large deck for BBQ’s & entertaining. Kitchen has solid surface counters w/GE […]

Traffic Update…..Traffic Collision Near Hwys 49 & 132

Traffic Update…..Traffic Collision Near Hwys 49 & 132

Coulterville, CA…CHP is reporting a minor injury collision affecting traffic near Hwys 49 and 132. Please use caution in the area. Incident: 00065 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr49 / Sr132 Loc Desc: NB JSO Lat/Lon: 37.710429 -120.196961 Close Detail Information 6:34 AM 9 [13] [Rotation Request Comment] 1039 MILLER BROS TOWING 209-962-7784 6:17 AM […]

Justin Fasano Jockeying “Kermit” Is The 2017 Frog Jump Champion

Justin Fasano Jockeying “Kermit” Is The 2017 Frog Jump Champion

Angels Camp, CA…(Frogtown, USA)…Justin Fasano Jockeying “Kermit” Is The 2017 Frog Jump Champion. Kermit jumped 18 Feet, 4 Inches for the win. Lisa Fasano Jockeying “”Spare the Air Frogger” leaped to 18 feet, 1 inch, to take the top two spots for the Gustine Frog Team who has been competeing in the frog jump for […]

Traffic Update….Motorcycle Down Near Jackass Hill On Hwy 49

Traffic Update….Motorcycle Down Near Jackass Hill On Hwy 49

Tuttletown, CA…CHP is reporting a motorcycle down near Jackass Hill on Hwy 49. Please use caution and expect delays in the area until the incident clears… Incident: 00163 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr49 / Jackass Hill Rd Loc Desc: JSO Lat/Lon: 37.990116 -120.473647 Close Detail Information 9:51 AM 1 [8] 1039 CDF THEY ARE […]

The Calaveras County Fair & Jumping Frog Jubilee 2017 Day Four Schedule Of Events

The Calaveras County Fair & Jumping Frog Jubilee 2017 Day Four Schedule Of Events

Frogtown, USA…Ladies & Gents, Boys & Girls, Country Nights & Carnival Lights is finishing its’ run today. The International Frog Jump Finals is at 3pm and the Destruction Derby closes out the Fair in the evening. The Calaveras County fair & Jumping Frog Jubilee 2017 Day Two Schedule Of Events. Click below for a full […]

Traffic Update….Motorcycle Down on Hwy 4

Traffic Update….Motorcycle Down on Hwy 4

Angels Camp, CA….CHP is reporting a motorcycle down on Hwy 4 near Poole Station. Please use caution in the area. Incident: 00232 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr4 / Pool Station Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.044637 -120.647426 Detail Information 1:38 PM 6 [9] [Appended, 13:39:02] [1] OPEN LINE 1:38 PM 5 [6] HIT THE GRAVEL […]

President Trump’s Weekly Address…On First Trip Abroad As President

President Trump’s Weekly Address…On First Trip Abroad As President

Washington, DC…My fellow Americans, This weekend I begin my first trip overseas as president – a trip with historic significance for the American people. I will be visiting with the leaders in many different countries to strengthen our old friendships, build new partnerships, and unite the civilized world in a fight against terrorism. In that […]

Traffic Update….Motorcycle Down vs Barbed Wire Fence

Traffic Update….Motorcycle Down vs Barbed Wire Fence

Ione, CA….CHP is reporting another possible injury collision at this time. This time a motorcycle has gone down near Camanche Parkway North & Lakeview Drive, off roadway vs a barbed wire fence. We have already had one fatal to open the weekend let’s try to make it through the rest of it without anymore…. Incident: […]

Traffic Update…Major Injury Collision Near Ospital & Southworth (Update…Another Fatal Collision)

Traffic Update…Major Injury Collision Near Ospital & Southworth (Update…Another Fatal Collision)

Valley Springs, CA…(Update…Tragically this collision has now turned fatal. Our thoughts and prayers to the families. If you are visiting our area…our two lane roads are picturesque but deadly. Please use caution as there can be unexpected twists and turns and motorcycle riders used to flat roads can find them especially hazardous.) CHP is reporting […]

Nancy Howard, 58 From Tracy Perished This Morning In Hwy 4 Head On Collision

Nancy Howard, 58 From Tracy Perished This Morning In Hwy 4 Head On Collision

Angels Camp, CA…Ronald Torchia was driving his 2007 Ford,west bound on State Route 4, east of Stallion Way at approximately 55-60 mph. Robert Howard was driving Vehicle 1997 Nissan,eastbound on State Route 4, west of Stallion Way at approximately 45 mph. For unknown reasons Torchia lost control of his Ford and entered into the right […]