Jamestown, CA…CHP is reporting a minor injury collision in front of Sierra Motors on Hwy 108. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00202 Type: Trfc Collision-Minor Inj Location: Sr108 / 5th Ave Loc Desc: IFO SIERRA MOTORS Lat/Lon: 37.958328 -120.418228 Close Detail Information 12:03 PM 2 [3] NEG 1125 12:03 PM 1 [1] SIL […]
San Andreas, CA…The first Sunday in April was a fine day for creating art behind the gallery for our salute to Calaveras County Veterans and their families. Laundry appeared on the staircase behind the Calaveras County Museum, and volunteer Robert Mierzwak brought a beautiful 48-star flag that made the scene absolutely striking. Models in costumes […]
Rail Road Flat, CA…Back by popular demand, violinist Kim Angelis of Astoria, Oregon will return to her former hometown of Rail Road Flat to give a fundraising performance on Saturday, May 13. The event will be the 8th annual “Tiger Fest,” which is organized by the Friends of Rail Road Flat School, and which each […]
San Andreas, CA – The leading cause of death for Americans 15-20 years old is motor vehicle collisions, (According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) and the CHP’s goal is to reduce the death rate among teenagers as the result of these collisions. In order to address this alarming trend, the CHP developed a […]
Sonora, CA…Record-setting snow levels and extensive storm damage mean some roads scheduled to reopen April 15, 2017 will remain impassable, Stanislaus National Forest officials announced. “In past years our estimated date of April 15 to open seasonal roads was pretty accurate,” said Jim Junette, acting Deputy Forest Supervisor for Stanislaus National Forest. “This year’s amazing […]
Valley Springs, CA…Charlene Adell DeRivi, Born in Phoenix Arizona May 6, 1940 to Sterling and Lorene White. Charlene passed away April 8, 2017 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Stockton, CA. at the age of 76 years. Her family moved to Bakersfield where she spent most of early life. While working as the Manager of Fred […]
Mokelumne Hill, CA…The 12th Annual Gold Rush Writers’ Conference will be held May 5 – 7th in the picturesque Gold Country town of Mokelumne Hill at the historic Hotel Leger. The goal of the Gold Rush Writers’ Conference is to provide creative writers of all levels a chance to participate one-on-one with established professionals through […]
San Andreas, CA…The 49th Annual Calaveras County Spelling Bee saw some intense spelling competition on Thursday, April 6 at the Calaveras River Academy/Mountain Oaks gymnasium. Fifty students competed from the following schools: Avery Middle School, Bret Harte High School, Calaveras High School, Christian Family Learning Center, Copperopolis Elementary, Jenny Lind Elementary, Mark Twain Elementary, San […]
Monterey, CA…The Pfeiffer Canyon Bridge on State Route 1 was closed to pedestrian and vehicular traffic February 15, 2017, after heavy rains caused a landslide under the structure damaging one of its main support columns. The bridge, which was built in 1968, was demolished over the span of a week. Engineers used a 6,000 ton […]
San Andreas, CA…Mark Twain Medical Center, (MTMC) has announced the expansion of their existing partnership with EmCare for their emergency services department. “EmCare has proven to be an asset to MTMC for over four years,” stated Bob Diehl, Hospital President. “Our Hospitalists have been providing care for our hospitalized patients through the resources of EmCare […]
Jamestown, CA…CHP is reporting a Mustang vs an embankment on Hwy 108 near Rock Shop. Please use caution out there today. Incident: 00090 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: SR108 / ROCK SHOP Loc Desc: EB JEO Lat/Lon: 37.846264 -120.559460 Close Detail Information 8:14 AM 4 [6] [Rotation Request Comment] 1039 AHEARNS TOW F/FLTBD 209-533-9149 8:11 […]
Angels Camp & Sonora, CA….Thank You For Voting Pinnell’s Carpet One The Best In The Mother Lode Since 2005! When you visit Pinnell’s, our team makes sure your project gets completed with the same care we would do to our own home! For 4 generations Pinnell’s has been in the flooring industry and has been […]
Lake Alpine, CA…We would like to thank John Michnowicz for the photos from yesterday as Caltrans commenced their work in earnest of clearing Ebbetts Pass for spring & summer. It will be a long and tough task as once the roads are cleaned crews will need to finish any road repairs needed. We have heard […]
Lucca, Italy…Good morning. I’ve got a statement. I want to share it first, and then I’m happy to take a couple of questions. Last week, Bashar al-Assad’s regime killed even more of its own people using chemical weapons. Our missile strike in response to his repeated use of banned weapons was necessary as a matter […]
Shanghai, China….Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton held off the challenge of Ferrari’s Sebastian Vettel to take his fifth Chinese Grand Prix victory as Max Verstappen claimed his eighth career podium finish after a sensational drive that saw the Red Bull Racing driver rise to third from 16th place on the Shanghai grid. Hamilton, starting from pole, held […]
Columbia, CA…Columbia State Historic Park is our local, living, Gold Rush history exhibit that is open 7 days a week. It can take you back over 150 years to the days when finding veins of gold drove the growth and settling of our Golden State. It was packed on Sunday as it was Gold Rush […]
Chicago, IL…The United Airlines CEO at least took it upon himself to offer a statement directly on the incident. He rightly assumed that leaving this to his PR Department would have amounted to cruel and unusual punishment of PR people. It seems no one was willing to accept the vouchers and inducements offered. The poor […]
Angels Camp, CA…Open letter to Assemblyman Norman Waters in the summer of 1985: I read your recent letter concerning the Tri County Narcotics Task Force with great interest. While you correctly point out the economic and human costs associated with drug abuse and that the problem of drug abuse is increasing, you fail to conclude […]
San Bernardino, CA…A murder suicide has left two adults deceased and two students injured this morning at North Park Elementary School. From the San Bernardino Police Department..”Two adults are deceased in a classroom, believed to be a murder suicide. We believe the suspect is down and there’s no further threat.” From the school and their […]
Sutter Creek, CA…Knight Foundry in Sutter Creek is America’s last water-powered foundry and machine shop and a premier relic of Mother Lode gold mining history. Join us for our next Open House on Saturday, April 22, 10am-4pm. The event is free. Meet local historians and former Foundry employees, view demonstrations of how the wheels turned, […]
Angels Camp, CA…Is this your dog? She was found near the highway on SR 4 near Family 4 Fitness and brought to the PD. She appears to be blind, and is very friendly. Please contact the PD at 736-2567 is she is yours, before she is taken to the animal shelter.
Murphys, CA…Combine outstanding hand-farmed vineyards, nearly 20 years of wine industry experience by local-boy Scott Klann, and you get Newsome-Harlow Wines! With a reputation for hosting some of the area’s best winery events and a loyal following since 2000, you can expect exciting things from this new generation of Calaveras vintners. Wines available by the […]
Sonora, CA…A bit of snow on Saturday put a dent in the crowds but as the sun rolled around on Sunday the Mother Lode Fairgrounds was filled with vendors and potential customers. All of the exhibit halls and the grounds were filled with local businesses promoting services available here locally. One of the great things […]
Sonora, CA…CHP is reporting a collision near Jamestown & Wigwam Roads. Not sure all of the details but emergency medical crews were doing CPR on one unresponsive subject earlier. We pray it was a good outcome…. Incident: 00132 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Wigwam Rd / Jamestown Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.961770 -120.417777 Close Detail […]
San Andreas, CA…The latest activity logs for the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Deputies are attached: Daily_Log_04-07-2017 Daily_Log_04-08-2017 Daily_Log_04-09-2017 (1)
Columbia, CA…Columbia State Historic Park will present “Diggins Tent Town 1852”, their annual living history event this coming May 18th through May 21st. Sponsored by the non-profit organization Friends of Columbia and Columbia State Historic Park and depicted by over 150 costumed volunteers, visitors can experience the events and environment of an 1850’s mining camp […]
Murphys, CA…Tom Pratt of Murphys, California, a nationally recognized insurance specialist in fine art and collectibles, has partnered with MiniCo to employ a new online tool to offer insurance products. Customers of FACE Insurance Services now have access to a direct quoting portal at www.minicocollectiblesdirect.com/faceins. The portal enables collectors to obtain premium quotations online in […]
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! If you don’t see what you are looking for, click on CarFinder, fill out the form, […]