Great Fall Savings From Arnold Ace Home Center
Arnold, CA…Great Fall Savings From Arnold Ace Home Center
Gary Olson Named October 2017 Mentor of the Month
Murphys, CA…The Calaveras Youth Mentoring Program is pleased to announce Murphys resident Gary Olson as the October 2017 Mentor of the Month. Gary has been matched with his mentee Jacob for just over two years. “Gary is a steadfast and passionate supporter of the Mentoring Program and has always been very modest about the value […]
Charli Jo Zumbach Says Thank You!!!
Angels Camp, CA…Wow it was a year October 15th that I got a second chance, my name is Charli Jo Zumbach and a lot of you know at 6 months of age I underwent a liver transplant at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital. My doctors are happy with my progress and I went from taking 11 […]
Commission on Aging Recognizes 2017 Senior Volunteers
San Andreas, CA…On October 11, 2017, the Calaveras County Commission on Aging celebrated the annual selection of the Senior Volunteer of the Year with four top awards on behalf of the Calaveras County Board of Supervisors. Lifetime of the Year award was presented to King McPherson of Murphys, Senior Volunteer Man of the Year was […]
Angels Food & Sierra Hills Markets Grocery Ad & Weekly Specials Through October 24th
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 […]
Sheriff DiBasilio Obtains New Equipment for the SO
San Andreas, CA…The sheriff and the sheriff’s office administrative team continue to work to solve outdated equipment conditions. A purchase last week totaling $11,937.61 included 6 bulletproof vests, 30 rapid containment batons with holsters along with various holsters for pistols and radios. The batons finish out updating the patrol and corrections divisions with batons. Last […]
Wednesday Fire Summary, Fatalities Climb to 42, 210,000 Acres, 5,700 Structures Destroyed, 22,000 Remain Evacuated
Sacramento, CA…Nearly 10,000 firefighters continue making progress on 13 large wildfires burning in the State that combined have burned over 210,000 acres. Cooler temperatures and increased humidity overnight have aided firefighters in their efforts. While many on the evacuation orders have been lifted in Northern California, over 22,000 people remain out of their homes due […]
Collision on Hwy 132 Takes Life of Sarah Nicole Cahoon, 28 from Coulterville
Coulterville, CA…On October 17, 2017, at approximately 6:18 pm, 28 year old Coulterville resident, Sarah Cahoon, was driving a 2002 Mazda MPV, eastbound on State Route 132, west of Piney Creek Road, at an unknown speed. Cahoon allowed her vehicle to travel over the right shoulder and up an embankment south of the road edge. […]
Traffic Update….Fatality on Hwy 132 Near Piney Creek
Coulterville, CA…Earlier this evening that was an overturned vehicle fatality on Hwy 132 near Piney Creek. Another sad reminder of the dangers of our local roads. Incident: 00422 Type: Fatality Location: Sr132 / Piney Creek Rd Loc Desc: WB 1/4 MILE JWO PINEY CREEK Lat/Lon: 37.701114 -120.295295 Close Detail Information 8:27 PM 22 [66] 1039 […]
President Trump Gives Remarks to the Heritage Foundation’s President’s Club Meeting
Washington, DC…President Trump Gives Remarks to the Heritage Foundation’s President’s Club Meeting
The Mark Twain Wild West Fest, All Day Street Fair on October 21st.
Angels Camp, CA…The Mark Twain Wild West Fest has been announced for Saturday, October 21, 2017, from 10 am to 5 pm, on Main Street in historic downtown Angels Camp. The whimsical Mark Twain Wild West Fest promises to be a living interpretation and celebration of the 19th Century Wild West Gold Rush-era of the Sierra […]
Supervisors Meeting on Cannabis Ban or Heavy Regulation Continues Tomorrow
San Andreas, CA…No decision yet and after an all day meeting to get through the public comments the board meeting will resume tomorrow morning at 9am. It was at times an entertaining reality show today with some tempers, quite a bit of erudite, well reasoned comment on both sides. Unfortunately there was also a bit […]
Traffic Update…Foal in Roadway on Hwy 132
La Grange, CA…Just after 2pm this afternoon a foal was reported in the roadway. Not something we see everyday. Incident: 00270 Type: Animal Hazard Location: Sr132 / Pepito Dr Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.680758 -120.332475 Close Detail Information 3:51 PM 8 [32] 61-4 ENRT ETA 15 MINS 3:01 PM 7 [20] 1039 TUOL CO SO , […]
Major Injuries to Twain Harte Man in Hwy 108 Collision
Twain Harte, CA…On October 16, 2017, at approximately 1545 hours, P1 was traveling eastbound on State Route 108, east of Argyle Road at approximately 55 miles per hour. For an unknown reason, P1 allowed V1 to travel off the south roadway edge of State Route 108. As a result, the front of V1 collided into […]
The 2017 Veterans Day Parade in Copperopolis
Copperopolis, CA…Could you please post on your calendar and elsewhere our Veterans Day Parade which is sponsored by the VFW Post 12118 of Copperopolis. The parade is November 11, @ 11 am. Starting across the street from Copper Elementary School the parade proceeds down O’Byrnes Ferry Road ending at Reeds Turnpike. The Lions Club will […]
Floating Pumpkin Patch & Carnival At Bret Harte Aquatic Center Oct 28th
Angels Camp, CA…Floating Pumpkin Patch & Carnival At Bret Harte Aquatic Center Oct 28th
Watching the Cow Pie Drop Last Sunday with Bret Harte FFA ~ By Ashlynn Maddeaux
Murphys, CA…On Sunday October 15th the Bret Harte FFA hosted its’ 28th Annual Cow Pie Social event at Ironstone Vineyards in Murphys. It was a fun-filled family day with bounce houses, face painting, volleyball, and balloons for the kids, as well as a tri-tip dinner prepared and cooked by the Bret Harte FFA Boosters. For […]
What’s Happening in Murphys this Week October 17, 2017 through October 23, 2017
Murphys, CA…Try out the Saturday Hopper bus service running between Valley Springs and Arnold with stops in Murphys. Enjoy Grape Stomp and Saturday’s other activities and leave the driving to Calaveras Transit! Saturdays in Murphys – Walking Tours of Historic Downtown Murphys are available at no charge (donations gratefully accepted) on Saturday mornings at 10am […]
Tuesday Fire Summary, Fatalities Holding at 41, 245,000 Acres, 5,700 Structures Destroyed, 40,000 Evacuated
Sacramento, CA…California Statewide Fire Summary, Tuesday, October 17, 2017. In the past week, over 245,000 acres have burned across California. More than 11,000 firefighters continue making progress on 12 large wildfires burning in the State. The death toll remains at 41, and more than 5,700 structures destroyed. As containment figures continue to increase, many of the evacuations across […]
Annie Oakley Academy Helped Fill Search and Rescue Coffers
Jamestown, CA…From the Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Department…”Thank you to everyone who participated in the Annie Oakley Academy. It was once again a great success and all proceeds go to the Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue Team. The team is made up of volunteers who have a calling to help those in need. The volunteers […]
Get Ready For Winter With Abbott’s Snow Removal
Get Ready For Winter With Abbott’s Snow Removal
Teachers Union Calls For Strike Starting October 19th Citing Inadequate Pay, Out-of-Control Class Sizes & School Safety Issues
San Andreas, CA…Today 138 teachers in the Calaveras Unified School District (CUSD) announced that they will go on strike. The Calaveras Unified Educators’ Association (CUEA) will go out on strike Thursday, October 19, 2017, over unresolved disputes concerning class sizes, school safety issues and professional pay. “We don’t want to strike, but we will for […]
Calaveras Board of Supervisors Holding Special Meeting Today on Banning or Regulating Commercial Cannabis
San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors will be holding a special meeting and possibly tomorrow for ordinance changes that will either ban or strictly limit commercial cannabis cultivation in the county. The Agenda is enclosed.. Board of Supervisors Special Meeting 10/17/2017 8:00 AM Board of Supervisors Chambers 891 Mountain Ranch Road San Andreas, CA […]
Calaveras Unified Educators Set October 19th Strike Date
San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras Unified Educators Association (CUEA) has set a strike date of Thursday, October 19, 2017. While we are close to agreement on most items and issues being negotiated, the most significant gap appears to be with teacher compensation. We have offered a 2% salary increase and they have proposed a 6.5% salary […]
At Middleton’s We Pay The Sales Tax All This Week!!
Angels Camp, CA…Shop next week at Middleton’s Furniture and Appliances Starting on Monday and ending Saturday October 21st. It is on “In Stock Furniture” only. Not on Appliances, Special orders or Mattresses. So shop and save!! Family owned and operated since 1955, Middleton’s Mark twain Center, Inc was originally Calaveras Mercantile bought be Hank and […]
Traffic Update….Minor Injury Off Road Excursion off Burson Road
Valley Springs, CA…CHP is reporting a Dodge Pickup has gone off of Burson Road. It apparently an unplanned excursion that has resulted in minor injuries. Please use caution in the area…. Incident: 00307 Type: Trfc Collision-Minor Inj Location: 3548 Burson Rd Loc Desc: X DAKOTA Lat/Lon: 38.193488 -120.889916 Close Detail Information 5:27 PM 7 [10] […]
Traffic Update….Backhoe on its’ side Near Hwy 49 & Carol Kennedy
Angels Camp, CA…CHP is reporting a pickup with a utility trailer with a backhoe on its’ side. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00313 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Sr49 / Carol Kennedy Dr Loc Desc: 1182H Lat/Lon: 38.145943 -120.638864 Close Detail Information 5:31 PM 4 [8] [Rotation Request Comment] 1039 MOTHERLODE 209-754-1740 – […]
U.S. Concerned By Skirmishes Between Kurds & Iraq Forces Near Kirkuk
Kirkuk, Iraq…The United States is very concerned by reports of violence around Kirkuk, Iraq. We are monitoring the situation closely and call on all parties to coordinate military activities and restore calm. We support the peaceful exercise of joint administration by the central and regional governments, consistent with the Iraqi Constitution, in all disputed areas. […]
Traffic Update…Major Injury Vehicle vs Tree Collision off Hwy 108
Sonora, CA…CHP is reporting a major injury vehicle vs tree collision off of Hwy 108 near Via Este. Please use caution in the area Incident: 00319 Type: Trfc Collision-Major Inj Location: Sr108 / Via Este Rd Loc Desc: EB JWO Lat/Lon: 37.983522 -120.292090 Close Detail Information 4:12 PM 13 [18] B61-003 1039 AHEARNS 4:09 PM […]
John Wesley King 1932 – 2017
San Andreas, CA…John Wesley King passed away on Oct. 10, 2017 of natural causes. He was born Oct. 27, 1932 in Akron, Ohio and lived in San Andreas for the last 15 years. After completing the 9th grade he began working to help support his family. He was honorably discharged from the US Army after […]