Arnold, CA…On 12/8/16 at about 1:45 PM, The Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Ebbett’s Pass Fire Station for a report of a victim of a gunshot wound. Detectives learned that the victim, 33 year old Robert Allen Hilton Jr., and the witness, 48 year old Lamir Anthony Amma, both out of Richmond, California […]
Sonora, CA… In a joint collaborative partnership, Tuolumne Utilities District, as the project applicant, was awarded $496,000 yesterday (December 8th) in grant funding from the Sierra Nevada Conservancy (SNC) to implement a critical fuel break along the Tuolumne Main Canal which conveys water from Lyons Reservoir. The Lyons-South Fork Watershed Forest Resiliency (LSFWFR) project is […]
San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras Unified School District is holding a regular Board of Trustees Meeting on Tuesday, December 13th. The meeting will take place at the CUSD Administrative Office located at 3304 Highway 12 in San Andreas. The open session begins at 6:00 p.m. The Mission of the Calaveras Unified School District is to provide […]
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, […]
Auburn, CA…Today the Sierra Nevada Conservancy (SNC) Governing Board approved $3.1 million in grants for ten projects that will decrease wildfire risk, lessen tree mortality, and restore forest and watershed health in the Sierra Nevada region. Funding for these projects comes from Proposition 1, The Water Quality, Supply, and Infrastructure Improvement Act of 2014. This […]
Sonora, CA…Seasonal road and trail closures on the Stanislaus National Forest begin Dec. 15 and will remain in effect until April 14, 2017. The Stanislaus National Forest Motor Vehicle Use Map indicates which roads and trails will be closed and may be picked up at any ranger district office, or by visiting the Forest’s maps […]
Sonora, CA… Tuolumne County Sheriff’s logs for December 7th are enclosed: TUOLUMNE COUNTY SHERIFF MEDIA BULLETIN 00:07 OVERDUE PERSON 1612070001 Occurred at J59/BONDS Flat Rd, La Grange. Rp states that his roommate was driving on La Grange at 1800 hrs and was on his was home, and never arrived. desc/ 5’7, medium build, salt and […]
Yosemite National Park, CA…Ask anyone who’s been to Yosemite National Park in winter—they’ll tell you they can’t imagine a place with more stunning natural beauty, greater solitude, or more to do. Stay steps from the falls at Yosemite Valley Lodge this winter for just $133 per night! Celebrated annually since 1927, the renowned Bracebridge Dinner […]
Sonora, CA… Sonora Regional Medical Center is pleased to announce it has recently earned the CNOR® Strong designation from the Competency & Credentialing Institute (CCI). The CNOR Strong designation is awarded to facilities with at least 50 percent of its operating room nurses CNOR certified. Sonora Regional Medical Center exceeds this requirement with 80 percent […]
Angels Camp, CA…The Calaveras County Democrats are holding their Central Committee Meeting on Tuesday, December 13th. The meeting will take place at Round Table Pizza in Angels Camp at 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. We Democrats of Calaveras County, are patriotic American citizens who are committed to the rule of law, the Constitution and the Bill […]
Angels Camp, CA…The Jackson Rancheria Band of Miwuk Indians recently donated $10,000 to the Calaveras Community Foundation (CCF). Special thanks go to Rich Hoffman, CEO at Jackson Rancheria and Hotel. As a loyal supporter and business partner for several years, the Rancheria maintains a determined commitment to support the local community and non-profit organizations in […]
Murphys, CA…Don’t Miss The Mountain Christian Fellowship Holiday Boutique On December 10th
Angels Camp, CA…As one of Northern California’s best golf courses and communities, Greenhorn Creek offers more of the fastest, truest greens in the state. The 18-hole course was redesigned by Robert Trent Jones II and along with Mother Nature; Greenhorn Creek delivers one of California’s finest golf experiences. You’ll discover 18 holes of championship golf […]
Columbus, OH…John Herschel Glenn Jr. (July 18, 1921 – December 8, 2016), (Col, USMC, Ret.), was an aviator, engineer, astronaut, and United States senator. He was one of the “Mercury Seven” group of military test pilots selected in 1959 by NASA to become America’s first astronauts and fly the Project Mercury spacecraft. On February 20, […]
San Andreas, CA…The latest activity logs for the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Deputies are attached: CALAVERAS COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE MEDIA BULLETIN Wednesday, December 7, 2016 00:12 Alarm Sounding 1612070001 Occurred on West Point Pioneer Rd, West Point. Commercial alarm. . Disposition: False Alarm. 00:20 Traffic Stop 1612070002 Officer initiated activity at Hwy 26/YEATON Ln, Valley Springs. […]
Sonora, CA… Tuolumne County Sheriff’s logs for December 6th are enclosed: TUOLUMNE COUNTY SHERIFF MEDIA BULLETIN 00:43 TRAFFIC STOP 1612060001 Officer initiated activity at Sierra Bible Church, Tuolumne Rd, Sonora.Summary: vehicle stopped for license plate not secured to rear bumper. refer to report for details. . Disposition: Citation Criminal. 01:28 PHYSICAL DISPUTE 1612060002 Occurred at […]
Angels Camp, CA…As one of Northern California’s best golf courses and communities, Greenhorn Creek offers more of the fastest, truest greens in the state. The 18-hole course was redesigned by Robert Trent Jones II and along with Mother Nature; Greenhorn Creek delivers one of California’s finest golf experiences. You’ll discover 18 holes of championship golf […]
Columbia, CA…Las Posadas is a Spanish tradition that re-enacts the biblical story of Mary and Joseph’s search for shelter in Bethlehem on the original Christmas Eve. The people of Columbia put on their own version of Las Posadas each December–with a distinctive 1850s flavor. This year it’s the 34th annual! Columbia State Historic Park is […]
Calaveras County, CA…AMAZING EFFORT, CALAVERAS!! More than $10,000 was raised yesterday thanks to donations –large and small — from residents in our communities. We are truly blessed to live in this amazing county! Donation booths will be open again today at 9:00 a.m. and will remain open until at least 5:00 p.m. ❤️ Wells Fargo […]
Angels Camp & Murphys, CA…Sierra Hills, Angels Food & Sierra Hills Natural Food Markets have been part of the Calaveras community since 1935. High Quality, Great Customer Service and Great Hometown Prices. “We are dedicated to providing the best to our customers. ” – Mike Croshaw Wishing you Good Times & Good Cheer. Sierra Hills […]
Angels Camp, CA…The concrete ramp on Glory Hole Point is OPEN and has a dock in place. The water level continues to rise each day. This is great news and will make for easy launching throughout the winter and next year. Time to hit the lake and do some fishing!! The trout are starting to […]
Groveland, CA…On Sunday afternoon just before 1 PM, Deputies responded to a residence on Elder Lane in Groveland for a report of an assault. A woman reported that her boyfriend, 29 year old Brice Johnson attacked her with a guitar and a bat. She stabbed him in self-defense and was worried that he may need […]
Vallecito, CA…Moaning Cavern Adventure Park is celebrating National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day for a whole week! This day comes but once a year, but we are celebrating the entire week by giving a 25% discount on zip line rides if you wear your Ugly Christmas Sweater to zip from December 11th to December 17th, 2016. […]
Copperopolis, CA…Copperopolis Town Square will host the 31st Annual “First Taste of the Year” wine festival on Saturday, Jan. 14 from noon to 5 p.m. More than 35 wineries from across the Sierra Foothills will participate, representing the best of Calaveras, Amador and Tuolumne counties. Live jazz from the Gypsy Trio and Bob Eisenman Band […]
New York, NY… President-elect Donald J. Trump today announced his intent to nominate General James Mattis, retired U.S. Marine Corps four-star general, to serve as Secretary of the United States Department of Defense. Among the most decorated and legendary leaders in our country, Gen. Mattis has spent his life defending America in numerous theaters of […]
Tuolumne City, CA…Early this morning around 1 AM, Deputy Hammell spotted a suspicious vehicle in the Tuolumne Market parking lot in Tuolumne. Deputy Hammell left his driver door open and walked up to the vehicle so he could speak with the occupants. Dep. Hammell returned to his patrol car after completing his investigation and found […]
San Andreas, CA…The latest activity logs for the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Deputies are attached: CALAVERAS COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE MEDIA BULLETIN Tuesday, December 6, 2016 00:04 Theft 1612060001 Occurred on 2ND St, Arnold. Purse taken. . Disposition: No Report Taken. 01:14 Follow up on a Report 1612060004 Occurred on 2ND St, Arnold. . Disposition: No Report […]
Sonora, CA… Tuolumne County Sheriff’s logs for December 5th are enclosed: TUOLUMNE COUNTY SHERIFF MEDIA BULLETIN Monday, December 5, 2016 00:43 TRAFFIC STOP 1612050002 Officer initiated activity at Racetrack Rd/Snell St, Sonora.Summary: I stopped a truck with expired registration. The driver did not have current insurance either. Citation issued; see cite 60951. . Disposition: Citation […]
San Andreas, CA…When the Butte Fire ended, hundreds of people were left homeless. CCAR Charities Inc. began to receive offers of travel trailers that the owners were willing to donate, but frequently they were located several hundred miles from here and the need was for someone who could tow them to Mountain Ranch, especially since […]
Washington, DC…75 Years Ago today the Japanese Fleet conducted a surprise attack on our naval base in Pearl Harbor. In the attack which drew us into World War II, 2,403 Americans were killed and 1,178 others were wounded. Following is the full text of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s speech as delivered on December 8th. “Yesterday, […]
