Jamestown, CA…On February 27, 2017 at approximately 7:15 pm, CHP dispatch received a call of a subject that was seen staggering before getting into a black Chevrolet Silverado pickup and appeared under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. The reporting witness advised that the subject, later identified as 60 year old Jamestown resident Timothy Brown, […]
Murphys, CA…As an Independent Financial Advisor with Quest Capital Strategies, Inc., Brian enjoys helping people with their investment needs. Anticipating the effects of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Brian gained certification through Covered California Healthcare Exchange and manages this segment of business through HealthMarkets, Inc. Brian feels his life experiences prepare him well […]
San Andreas, CA…February 24, 2017– Mark Twain Medical Center (MTMC) is proud to announce the names of the several Calaveras County not-for-profit organizations to receive the Mark Twain Medical Center Community Grant for 2016. The hospital honored grant recipients at an awards luncheon held February 22, 2017. To date, more than $380,000 has been awarded […]
San Andreas, CA…It’s nearly that time of year again!! Always guaranteed to be a great time! Hurry and get your tickets!Please join us for our annual fundraiser. This event give us a chance to mingle with the wonderful citizens who support us daily, while raising funds to give back to cause throughout the county. Each […]
Murphys, CA…Now in its 20th year, the Spring Obsession Art Show celebrates the annual release of Obsession Wines, part of the Ironstone Vineyards portfolio. During the reception, the Open Division judging panel announces the winning artist while members of the Kautz family (proprietors of Ironstone Vineyards) unveils the the winning artwork. The selected piece is […]
Soulsbyville, CA…Last night just before 11 PM, Deputies responded to a home in the 20000 block of Bonnie Ct. in Soulsbyville in regards to a suspicious circumstance involving a man who appeared on the homeowner’s porch asking for help and claiming to have been shot. When Deputies arrived at the home they found a man […]
San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors is holding a regular meeting on Tuesday, February 28th at 8:00 a.m. On the agenda is a public hearing and adoption of a resolution upholding the Planning Commission’s denial of the appeal of the Planning Director’s denial of Commercial Cannabis Registration 2016-538 for Scott Hoff on 4837 […]
Murphys, CA…The Calaveras County Commission on Aging prioritized 2017 goals and objectives at a lively session held at Common Ground Senior Services in San Andreas on February 3, 2017. Very high on the list is to familiarize volunteers with the organization and its works. Towards this goal, the March Commission on Aging meeting March 3, […]
West Point, CA…TICKETS NOW ON SALE!! Blue Mountain Theater presents this Agatha Christie Murder mystery. Opening night Gala is Friday March 17th, doors at 6:30, showtime at 7:30 continuing for three weekends, Friday and Saturday nights. There will also be two special Sunday Matinees, March 19th and 26th at 2:00 pm. Tickets are available at […]
Amador County, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform one-way traffic control on eastbound and westbound State Route 88 from Kays Road to the Amador/Alpine County line (Kirkwood) for pavement repair. Crews will begin work Wednesday, March 1, 2017, through Friday, March 3, 2017, from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Motorists should expect up […]
Calaveras County,CA…The next Calaveras County “Drop the Drugs” event is coming up on Saturday, March 4, 2017 from 9am-noon at two locations in the county. “Drop the Drugs” sites are the parking lots at: Calaveras County Office of Education, Angels Camp (next to Calaveras Lumber) Toyon Middle School, between San Andreas and Valley Springs During […]
Calaveras County, CA…Dear Editor, This is concerning the cannabis growing issue. Perhaps we are making this issue more complicated than necessary. Isn’t cannabis growing a unique land use? If so, the general plan and zoning code should provide for locations which do not adversely affect neighbors. The BOS could form a balanced committee under the […]
Calaveras County, CA…On February 1st, the Arnold Lions presented a SMART Brailler to the Calaveras County Office of Education. Ms. Denise Ferrin, a Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments, is shown here accepting this $2,000 machine on behalf of the county. The machine has a video screen that displays SimBraille and large print, combined with […]
Bear Valley, CA…Hey Good People! 9″ of new snow overnight!!!! The forecast was a bit off for the overnight as it suggested 2-4″ but 9″ fell instead. another possible 1-2″ of snow could fall today before the system makes it’s way East. The high today is expected to be around 25F with South winds from […]
Hollywood, CA…We sincerely apologize to “Moonlight,” “La La Land,” Warren Beatty, Faye Dunaway, and Oscar viewers for the error that was made during the award announcement for Best Picture. The presenters had mistakenly been given the wrong category envelope and when discovered, was immediately corrected. We are currently investigating how this could have happened, and […]
Calaveras County, CA…Calaveras Transit has added Arnold to the Saturday Hopper route serving County towns from Valley Springs to Murphys. The new bus stop is in the Meadowmont Shopping Center (Big Trees Market) parking lot. Passengers can catch the Hopper at the Big Trees Market parking lot at 11:25, 12:40, or 4:55 on Saturdays and […]
Sutter Creek, CA…Set in the heart of Sutter Creek, Knight Foundry – America’s last water-powered foundry and machine shop and a premier relic of Mother Lode gold mining history – will open its doors to the public at its first Open House on Saturday, March 4, from 10am to 4pm. This is the first time […]
Calaveras County, CA…“Tom’s World” is the 4th Congressional District of California stretching from Lake Tahoe in the North to Yosemite in the South, including most of the western foothills of the Sierra Nevada. It’s a reliably Red District where Donald Trump won 54% of all votes cast in 2016 and Tom won 63%. Tom won […]
Murphys, CA…A pro-Measure B sign near the Gold Creek neighborhood on highway 26 was heavily damaged by vandals over night on Saturday, February 25. The sign, having been erected only two days prior was taken down from its supporting structure, which was also damaged, and sliced with a sharp instrument. David Tunno of The Committee […]
Sutter Creek, CA…The Mother Lode Friends of Music, the regional organization of classical music performances, presents a concert of music by American composers on Sunday, March 12, at the Sutter Creek Theatre, 44 Main Street, in Sutter Creek, starting at 3 pm. The centerpiece of the program will be the Appalachian Spring by Aaron Copland […]
Sonora, CA… Tuolumne County Sheriff’s logs for February 23rd are enclosed: TUOLUMNE COUNTY SHERIFF MEDIA BULLETIN Thursday, February 23, 2017 00:45 TRAFFIC STOP 1702230001 Officer initiated activity at Standard Rd/Camage Av, Sonora. . Disposition: Warning Given (Used for 11-95s). 01:49 TRAFFIC STOP 1702230003 Officer initiated activity at Ralphs Station, Tuolumne Rd/Soulsbyville Rd, Sonora.Unreadable plate-station wagon. […]
San Andreas, CA…The latest activity logs for the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Deputies are attached: Daily_Log_02-23-2017 Daily_Log_02-24-2017 Daily_Log_02-25-2017 Daily_Log_02-26-2017
Arnold, CA…A bit of weather returns just to show us that winter isn’t done with us yet. Along the West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada…Tonight Showers likely. Lows 15 to 30 higher elevations… 29 to 35 lower elevations. Snow accumulation of 2 to 5 inches. Snow level 3000 feet. Prevailing southwest winds 5 to 15 mph […]
Bear Valley, CA…Hey Good People! As Sunday unfolds snow shower activity is expected although more later than earlier today. A high of 29F is expected with East winds from 6-15mph with possible gusts to 23mph. Tonight as the next wave of snow arrives we could pick up 3-5″ of new snow and with an expected […]
Los Angeles, CA…William “Bill” Paxton (May 17, 1955 – February 25, 2017) was an American actor and director. The films in which he appeared include The Terminator, Weird Science, Aliens, Predator 2, True Lies, Apollo 13, Twister, and Titanic. Paxton also starred in the HBO series Big Love (2006–2011) and was nominated for an Emmy […]
Washington, DC…”My fellow Americans, as Black History Month 2017 comes to a close, I am very grateful for the many wonderful opportunities to honor African-American heroes, faith leaders, entrepreneurs, and the many others who changed the course of our nation. We are blessed by the lives and examples of those who have made this nation […]
Arnold, CA….A mediflight had to be called for an injury collision on Hwy 4 west of Big Trees State Park. Please be careful out there. It may be clear but icy conditions can be even more treacherous on clear, cold mornings. Incident: 00077 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: 1170 EAST Hwy 4 Loc Desc: SR4 […]
Arnold, CA…Don’t forget the African Safari November 30-Dec 10, 2017 – only two cabins left. We are taking reservations for a trip of a life time to Capetown & Safari (with up to 6 game drives) in South Africa! Prices start at $4,895 per person (dbl) with air from JFK. $300 additional from SFO. * […]
Tuolumne County, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will close eastbound and westbound State Route 120 at the James E. Roberts Bridge in Tuolumne County for bridge work. Access to the bridge is prohibited Sunday night, February 26, 2017, through Thursday night, March 2, 2017, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 a.m. Detours are in place […]