Calaveras County, CA…Dr. Dean Kelaita, Health Officer, is urging Calaveras County Residents to get vaccinated against influenza (the flu) as soon as possible. Localized flu activity has already been reported in 1 California County, where an elderly person has died due to flu-related complications. In California, flu usually begins to increase in late November or […]
Sonora, CA…Fire crews will begin ignitions Monday, November 1st, on the China 04 Understory Burn approximately four miles northeast of Greeley Hill along Forest Road 1S29, 2S28, and 2S17 on the Groveland Ranger District, Stanislaus National Forest, weather and air quality conditions permitting. There are a total of 546 acres to be treated with low-intensity […]
San Andreas, CA…Mark Twain Medical Center says Thank You to our 2016 Teddy Bear Clinic Partners who helped them play host & educate 467 Kindergarteners. Thanks to California Highway Patrol San Andreas, PHI Air Medical, California Highway Patrol Air Operations, East Bay Municipal Utility District, San Andreas Fire Department, American Legion Ambulance & CAL FIRE. […]
Murphys, CA…On 24 October 2016, an employee of a café in Murphys called the Sonora Police Department, after observing Louis Page inside the café. Page was wanted for questioning regarding a felony hit and run accident, which occurred on 18 October 2016, at the intersection of N. Washington and Elkin Streets, sending a pedestrian to […]
San Andreas, CA…On 10/18/16 at approx. 02:50 a.m. the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a marijuana robbery on Bummerville Rd near West Point,CA. Deputies responded to the scene and took a report from one victim who reported the following information. The victim reported that a suspect arrived at the location while the […]
Copperopolis, CA…Learn how Measure D would affect our community and the challenges our law enforcement will face. Learn what crimes in Calaveras are related to marijuana. Can our County afford to regulate? How do marijuana grows affect the environment? Please join us for this very important issue. Measure D is about marijuana and establishes commercial […]
Sonora, CA… Tuolumne County Sheriff’s logs from October 21st to 23rd are enclosed: sheriffs-daily-report-10-21-2016 sheriffs-daily-report-10-22-2016 sheriffs-daily-report-10-23-2016
Arnold, CA…or the third year in a row, the Calaveras County Commission on Aging has recognized an Ebbetts Pass community member as Volunteer Senior of the Year and, in 2016, is Pete Padelford of Arnold. All nominees, including Donna Shannon and Gary Smith, received Honorable Mention Awards and were recognized at an October 12th, luncheon […]
Sonora, CA…More than $200,000 was raised at Sonora Regional Medical Center’s 16th annual Joie de Vie Gala at Ironstone Vineyards on October 18, a benefit for its Cancer Patient Support Fund and new Diana J. White Cancer Institute. The sold-out crowd enjoyed a festive evening, in spite of the torrential storm that caused a brief […]
San Andreas, CA…The latest activity logs for the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Deputies are as follows: CALAVERAS COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE MEDIA BULLETIN Sunday, October 23, 2016 00:10 Suspicious or Parked Vehicle 1610230001 Officer initiated activity at Hwy 49, Angels Camp. . Disposition: No Report Taken. 00:24 Suspicious Person 1610230003 Officer initiated activity at N Railroad Flat […]
Sonora, CA…Sonora Regional Medical Center is pleased to announce a new schedule for the Project HOPE Health Van. Beginning Tuesday, November 1, the Health Van will be available in the Walmart parking lot, located at 1101 Sanguinetti Road in Sonora, on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. except holidays. On the second […]
Bear Valley, CA…We had the pleasure to spend a few minutes with Bear Valley’s Director of Education & Exploration Aaron Johnson. As we speak they are installing the new Panda Carpet for this season. They are also rolling out the red carpet for all new hires for this year. They have been busy in the […]
Pioneer, CA… On Friday October 21st the Amador County Sheriff’s Office received a call about a missing hunter in the Peddler Hill area of Highway 88. He had been out in the area with a friend hunting, but the two got separated. Thankfully his friend had a last known GPS location for the missing hunter. […]
Camp Connell, CA…Fischer was stopped at the intersection of Meko Drive and SR-4, preparing to make a left turn from Meko Drive onto westbound SR-4. A Sacramento Woman was driving eastbound on SR-4 approaching Meko Drive. The collision occurred when Fischer pulled out onto SR-4 directly in front of her. She attempted to take evasive […]
Sacramento, CA… Pertaining to the recent Los Angeles Times story on National Guard bonus recoupment, the California Military Department offers the following statement: “The bonus audit and recoupment process is a federal program governed and adjudicated by the National Guard Bureau and the Department of the Army. The California National Guard does not have the […]
Knights Ferry, CA…On Your Mark Events presents its 20th Annual Salmon Duathlon and 5K Run on Saturday, November 5, 8:45 a.m., in the historic hamlet (and it’s surroundings) of Knights Ferry, California. The Salmon Duathlon (run, bike, run) and 5K Run (two separate competitions) will benefit the preservation of the salmon natural spawning habitat in […]
Dallas, TX and New York City, NY…AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) and Time Warner Inc. (NYSE:TWX) today announced they have entered into a definitive agreement under which AT&T will acquire Time Warner in a stock-and-cash transaction valued at $107.50 per share. The agreement has been approved unanimously by the boards of directors of both companies. The deal […]
Stockton, CA…Monsignor Edward Donohoe passed away peacefully at the age of 91 in Stockton, California, October 20, 2016, Monsignor Edward Donohoe. The son of the late Michael and Ellen Donohoe, he was born in Gortermone, Carrigallen, County Leitrim, Ireland on February 20, 1925. He graduated from St. John’s College in Waterford in 1944 and was […]
San Andreas, CA…”It was brought to my attention there is a mailer out there for “Yes on measure D” with my name and a couple of quotes from me and the Sheriff’s Office Star, it would appear I am in support of measure D. To be very clear, I did NOT AUTHORIZE them to use […]
Yosemite National Park, CA…Ignitions of the Mariposa Grove prescribed fire continued this past weekend with an additional 36 acres completed in the upper grove. The project consists of 137 total acres, of which 75 acres have been completed over the last couple weeks. Fire personnel will continue to monitor and patrol the grove area. The […]
Desert Hot Springs, CA…On October 23, 2016 at approximately 5:17 A.M., a collision between a charter bus and a semi-truck resulted in 13 fatalities and 31 additional injuries. The collision occurred on westbound Interstate 10 west of Indian Canyon Road in Desert Hot Springs, CA. A semi-truck with trailer was traveling at approximately five mph […]
San Andreas, CA…The latest activity logs for the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Deputies are as follows: daily_log_10-20-2016 daily_log_10-21-2016 daily_log_10-22-2016
San Andreas, CA…The PAWS 2016 International Captive Wildlife Conference will take place on Friday and Saturday, November 11-12, 2016. This premier global summit addresses the confinement and use of exotic and wild animals – with a special focus on elephants, bears and big cats – and features speakers on the next wave of sanctuaries for […]
Washington, DC….Hi everybody. I’m going to be honest with you – one of the best parts of being President is having your own plane. And I’m going to miss it. A lot. Because up until I ran for this office, I was mostly flying coach. So I know what a pain the whole process can […]
Copperopolis, CA…Copperopolis Town Square – the Castle & Cooke California-owned events, shopping and entertainment gathering place in Calaveras County – will host its annual “Trick or Treat Street at the Square” on Monday, Oct. 31 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. The free, family-friendly Halloween festivities are scheduled to include free candy and live music by […]
Angels Camp, CA…On October 19, 2016 at approximately 11:08 AM, officers from the Angels Camp Police Department conducted a traffic stop of a silver Dodge Durango on Gun Club Road near Hwy 49 in Angels Camp for expired registration and displaying false registration tabs. The two occupants of the vehicle were identified as 27 year […]
La Grange, CA…Emergency Crews are working a horrific head on collision that may have multiple fatalities. Please use caution and expect delays in the area and additional details are below. Our thoughts and prayers are with those involved. Incident: 00320 Type: Fatality Location: J59 / Bonds Flat Rd Loc Desc: JNO Lat/Lon: 37.716677 -120.444400 Close […]
San Andreas, CA…Dear Editor, I have something to say about the Proposition 64 Marijuana prop that’s on the ballot and as a Butte Fire survivor from this past summer, I am very concerned that NO ONE has addressed the issue of water resources in the Sierra Foothills where a great deal of it is grown. […]
Murphys, CA…Murphys merchants and tasting rooms will be celebrating our Seventh Annual Day of the Dead, or Dia de los Muertos, on Saturday, November 5th from 11-6 pm. Participating businesses and vendors will be offering authentic cultural art, food, sugar skulls, face painting and live music, as well as displaying ofrendas (altars) celebrating the lives […]