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 […]
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 […]
San Andreas, CA – On May 19, 2017, San Andreas CHP Officers investigated a solo fatal traffic collision on Ospital Road, north of Live Oak Road in the Wallace area. There were no witnesses to the traffic collision, however officers have identified a possible witness vehicle using a security camera located just north of the […]
London, UK…I have just chaired a meeting of the government’s emergency committee COBR, where we discussed the details of – and the response to – the appalling events in Manchester last night. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims, and the families and friends of all those affected. It is now beyond doubt that […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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’ […]
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 […]
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 […]
Angels Camp, CA…A 69 year old Los Osos man was riding westbound on SR-4 just west of Pool Station Road at a stated speed of 45 MPH. He allowed his 2002 Harley to drift off of the roadway, rode onto the shoulder, and laid the bike down on it’s left side. The rider was transported […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Angels Camp, CA…One of the highlights of Frog Jump Season is the youth parade that kicks off the fair on Thursday mornings. It is a good old fashioned parade organized by the Soroptimists that makes its’ way down Hwy 49 in Historic Angels Camp. This is a multi generational event with kids and grand kids […]
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 […]
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 […]
Pioneer, CA…CHP is reporting a hit and run incident that took out a road sign and more. They ran but probably won’t get too far. They left their cell phone in roadway… Incident: 00346 Type: Hit and Run No Injuries Location: 19295 Pine Dr E Loc Desc: X CEDAR RD Lat/Lon: 38.490908 -120.534099 Close Detail […]
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 […]
Angels Camp, CA…Due to an inadvertent error with the clippers some hair on a group of swine that were judged at this year’s fair was just a little bit too short for regulations. The animals were allowed to compete and some did very well and in normal years would have earned coveted spots at the […]
Frogtown, USA…Ladies & Gents, Boys & Girls, Country Nights & Carnival Lights is under way. The Calaveras County fair & Jumping Frog Jubilee 2017 Day Two Schedule Of Events. Click below for a full schedule of all 4 days. Today’s Schedule is below…
Ione, CA…CHP is reporting a vehicle vs bicycle collision near SR-104 & Castle Oaks. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00124 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr104 / Castle Oaks Dr Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.364905 -120.948665 Close Detail Information 9:48 AM 2 [4] UNK IF BLKING 9:48 AM 1 [2] VEH VRS BIKE Unit […]
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 […]
Valley Springs, CA…This is Paul Coca with some exciting news. We are having our Chalice meeting on Saturday this weekend on the 20th. This is going to be a BBQ. FIREFALL is providing the BBQ Pit and chicken. We are having the even as specified on the poster behind where the old Vets Hall was […]
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: […]
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 […]
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 […]