The 39th Annual Mountain Heirloom Quilt Faire At Ironstone

The 39th Annual Mountain Heirloom Quilt Faire At Ironstone

Murphys, CA…With only a $8.00 Admission price, guests can view the gallery of quilts, wall hangings, wearable art, needle art, and dolls. Member challenge and popular “Wonky” exhibits will also be on display. Please vote for your favorites – ballots are available inside the programs and in the quilt gallery. There will be a diverse […]

Medical Center Sponsors Educational Presentation on Incontinence and Prolapse

Medical Center Sponsors Educational Presentation on Incontinence and Prolapse

Sonora, CA…Sonora Regional Medical Center will host a free educational presentation by Timothy Nardine, MD, on “Coping With Incontinence and Prolapse” on Thursday, October 20, from noon to 1:00 pm. The presentation will be held at the Sonora Elks Lodge on Elk Drive. Light snacks and refreshments will be served, and attendees will be given […]

Angels Camp Main Street Site Walk

Angels Camp Main Street Site Walk

Angels Camp, CA…Please join us for one or all of the site walks and the public meeting to participate in building a vision for Main Street! FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: DAVID HANHAM, Director of Planning and Building (209) 736.1346 davidhanham@angelscamp.gov OR GINA MONTECALLO, Design Workshop (775) 588.5929 gmontecallo@designworkshop.com

Destination Angels Camp Offers Business Training Seminars

Destination Angels Camp Offers Business Training Seminars

Angels Camp, CA…Destination Angels Camp will be offering several business training seminars over the next year made possible by a grant from Central Sierra Economic Development District. “Promote Your Business” will be the focus of the first three fall classes. The first class, on October 12 will be “Grow your Business with Facebook Marketing,” presented […]

K9 Unit Sends Three To Jail

K9 Unit Sends Three To Jail

Sonora, CA…Yesterday morning during a traffic stop on Mono Way in Sonora for a broken windshield, K9 Beau performed a sniff and alerted to the trunk of the vehicle. A records check of the 20 year old driver Jonathan Ross from Sonora and passengers, 23 year old Timothy Reis from Stockton and 25 year old […]

The 2016 Grape Stomp Stomped & Mucked It’s Way Into The History Books. The Grapeful Dead Continue Their Reign!

The 2016 Grape Stomp Stomped & Mucked It’s Way Into The History Books.  The Grapeful Dead Continue Their Reign!

Murphys, CA…Thousands of visitors descended on Murphys for the annual celebration of all things grape in Murphys. The Calaveras Grape Stomp & the accompanying Gold Rush Street Fair were the center of our wine loving universe for the day as team after team took to the barrels and did their best to crush every ounce […]

Strange Times At CCWD Meeting

Strange Times At CCWD Meeting

The Calaveras County Water District Board of Directors called a special meeting on Thursday October 6, 2016, to discuss notification of Director Terry Strange’s applications with Calaveras County to cultivate cannabis. The other four members of the Board expressed their strong disappointment at Director Strange’s failure to inform the Board of his cannabis related activities […]

Increase In August Deficit For U.S. International Trade In Goods And Services

Increase In August Deficit For U.S. International Trade In Goods And Services

Washington, DC…The U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, through the Department of Commerce, announced today that the goods and services deficit was $40.7 billion in August, up $1.2 billion from $39.5 billion in July, revised. August exports were $187.9 billion, $1.5 billion more than July exports. August imports were $228.6 billion, […]

Unemployment Insurance Claims In Decline Over Prior Week

Unemployment Insurance Claims In Decline Over Prior Week

Washington, DC…In the week ending October 1, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 249,000, a decrease of 5,000 from the previous week’s unrevised level of 254,000. The 4-week moving average was 253,500, a decrease of 2,500 from the previous week’s unrevised average of 256,000. This is the lowest level for this average […]

Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Logs For October 5th

Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Logs For October 5th

Sonora, CA… Tuolumne County Sheriff’s logs for October 45h are enclosed TUOLUMNE COUNTY SHERIFF MEDIA BULLETIN Wednesday, October 5, 2016 00:06 TRAFFIC STOP 1610050002 Officer initiated activity at Tinnin Rd/Old Wards Ferry Rd, Sonora.Summary: Traffic stop conducted due to equipment violation. Driver was arrested for an active warrant and suspended DL, refer to report for […]

Calaveras County Sheriff’s Logs For October 6th

Calaveras County Sheriff’s Logs For October 6th

San Andreas, CA…The latest activity logs for the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Deputies are as follows: CALAVERAS COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE MEDIA BULLETIN Thursday, October 6, 2016 01:01 Traffic Stop 1610060003 Officer initiated activity at W Saint Charles St/High School St, San Andreas. . Disposition: No Report Taken. 01:09 Suspicious Person 1610060005 Occurred on W Saint Charles […]

Found Dog In Mokelumne Hill!

Found Dog In Mokelumne Hill!

Mokelumne Hill, CA…Male Dog, Breed Akita/Lab Mix? Found At the water, off of Hwy. 49, Date 10/5/16. Yellow color with some white on his very big paws. Wearing a red collar with no i.d. tags. Has some greenish stuff on his face. Contact Amy Matoush 209-772-3293 matoushamy@gmail.com

Sequoia Is Missing, Have You Seen Her?

Sequoia Is Missing, Have You Seen Her?

Angels Camp, CA…Sequoia is lost in Angels Camp. Please help reunite her with her family. Lost Animal Name Sequoia Female Cat Breed Russian Blue Mix City Angels Camp Neighborhood or street Big Horn Mobile Home Park Date 10/1/16 Blue/silver coloration with some white markings Contact Lorne Manthorne 209-297-1069 or 360-561-7663 espera111@yahoo.com Angels Camp, CA Wearing […]

Calaveras Marijuana / Human Labor Trafficking – Update

Calaveras Marijuana / Human Labor Trafficking – Update

Calaveras County, CA…The Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in locating two subjects that are wanted for their alleged involvement into the human labor trafficking case that was first reported on 07/27/16. Above: Roberto Urbieta Above: Armando Suarez Arrest warrants have been issued for Roberto Estudillo Urbieta for 422 P.C., 11358 […]

Traffic Update…Collision On North Hess and Phoenix Lake Road In Sonora

Traffic Update…Collision On North Hess and Phoenix Lake Road In Sonora

Sonora, CA…CHP is reporting a collision at North Hess Ave and Phoenix Lake Road between a tan Toyota Highlander and a white Ford Ranger. No injuries have been reported at this time. CHP Traffic Incident Information Page Communication Centers OK Searches OK Resources OK Merced Communications Center Auto Refresh Off ListMap Number of Incidents: 7Updated […]

Columbia Goes Batty For Halloween!

Columbia Goes Batty For Halloween!

Columbia, CA…Friends of Columbia State Historic Park along with the Columbia Chamber of Commerce and Columbia State Historic Park will sponsor Boo Boulevard-Halloween in Columbia from 3:00-6:00pm on Saturday, October 29st. A variety of activities will be available for children and adults. From 3:00-6:00pm, the Columbia business owners, Columbia docents, and park staff will partner […]

Bret Harte FFA Attends The Greenhand Conference

Bret Harte FFA Attends The Greenhand Conference

Lodi, CA…On October 5th 2016, thirty five Freshman attended the Greenhand Leadership Conference (GLC) at Lodi High School. The entire conference hosted 180 freshman students from nearby FFA chapters who got the chance to come together and learn about all of the different opportunities that FFA has to offer. The Agriculture students learned about leadership, […]

California Ranks As The #6 Least Tax Friendly State For Retirees

California Ranks As The #6 Least Tax Friendly State For Retirees

Washington, DC…Kiplinger has revealed its annual list of the most and least tax-friendly states for retirees. Kiplinger’s 2016 Retiree Tax Map reveals senior tax breaks across all 50 states, and compares taxes on income (including Social Security benefits, pensions and other forms of retirement income), property, everyday purchases and, ultimately, your estate. California ranks as […]

Mother Lode Jewish Community Plans Fall Events

Mother Lode Jewish Community Plans Fall Events

Jamestown, CA…On Sunday, October 23rd the MLJC will be celebrating the end of Sukkot as well as Simchat Torah, which occurs on the Jewish calendar just 2 days later, at a potluck brunch gathering in Jamestown. MLJC member Rabbi Andra Greenwald will share the history and traditions of these two holidays with the group and, […]

Names Released In Highway 26 Collision

Names Released In Highway 26 Collision

West Point, CA… On October 5th, 2016 at 2:11 p.m. CHP received reports of a two vehicle collision on SR-26, east of Higdon Road. Lynne Cowan of West Point was driving a 2006 Hyundai eastbound on SR-26 while Ronald Rankin of West Point was driving a 2006 Toyota westbound on SR-26. The driver of the […]

Scary Story Party Night!

Scary Story Party Night!

FREE! Everyone is invited – Frightening tales from the Mother Lode Storytelling Guild are guaranteed to give goosebumps. Also, there will be ghastly goodies & secret potions for sale, hot dogs (Calaveras Band Boosters), a ghostly raffle, blood-thirsty book giveaway, cookie walk, and special prize for best costume! For more information, call Kathy Martinez at […]

Calaveras County, California, Needs Additional State And FEMA Assistance In Managing Its $10.8 Million FEMA Grant

Calaveras County, California, Needs Additional State And FEMA Assistance In Managing Its $10.8 Million FEMA Grant

Calaveras County, CA…About 10 months after the disaster declaration, the County still had not started Project 78, a major $8.3 million debris-removal project to clear hazardous trees. This has delayed recovery for the entire area because the County is not initiating other critical work until hazardous tree removal occurs. Therefore,delays to this project will create […]

Join Milliaire For Our First Sip n’ Paint!

Join Milliaire For Our First Sip n’ Paint!

Murphys,CA…Join Milliaire for our first Sip n’ Paint! With the expert guidance of local artist Mary Sexton, we will create our very own magnificent 16×20 paintings while enjoying delicious Milliaire wines. Visit our website to discover what Autumn-themed painting we’ll be creating during the October party! Milliaire Winery is a small family-owned winery founded by […]

Calaveras School Superintendents Share Concerns About Marijuana

Calaveras School Superintendents Share Concerns About Marijuana

The school superintendents in Calaveras County have come together to share with the public our concerns for the youth of Calaveras County related to marijuana cultivation and accessibility. We believe it’s important for voters to have as much information as possible in order to make the best decisions for our students and for our community. […]

The Paris Agreement To Enter Into Force

The Paris Agreement To Enter Into Force

Washington, DC…Our Secretary of State John Kerry released this statement yesterday- Nearly 200 nations made history in Paris last December, when they came together around the most ambitious, inclusive climate agreement ever negotiated. I was honored to represent the United States in those negotiations and to be in the conference hall as the text was […]