Mark Twain Medical Center 9th Annual Teddy Bear Clinic

Mark Twain Medical Center 9th Annual Teddy Bear Clinic

San Andreas, CA…Mark Twain Medical Center in San Andreas will be hosting the “9th Annual Teddy Bear Clinic” on the mornings of October 18th, 19th and 20th. Approximately 450 kindergartners, their teachers and parent chaperones will have the opportunity to tour most areas of the hospital in order to learn about the hospital departments, while […]

Mariposa Grove Prescribed Fire Update

Mariposa Grove Prescribed Fire Update

Yosemite National Park, CA…Ignitions of the Mariposa Grove prescribed fire continued today with an additional 15 acres completed. Last week, 31 acres were completed in the lower grove. Fire personnel will continue working in the grove over the next several days. The Grove is currently closed to the public because of a major restoration project; […]

Job Seekers: Does Your Resume Need Updating?

Job Seekers: Does Your Resume Need Updating?

San Andreas, CA…Your resume is usually the first document that a potential employer will typically view. A resume acts as your first impression in the employment process. A nicely written and eye- catching resume tells the employer volumes about your professionalism, and will improve your chances for an interview. The America’s Job Center of CaliforniaSM […]

Rail Road Flat Grandmother Arrested For Child Endangerment

Rail Road Flat Grandmother Arrested For Child Endangerment

Angels Camp, CA…On 10-07-16, at approximately 9:20 PM, police department staff were working a special detail at the Bret Harte High School football game.School staff notified an officer that an apparently lost three year old child was located. School staff advised that two young children found the three year old wandering on the sidewalk on […]

Traffic Update….One Way Traffic North Of Carol Kennedy Rd.

Traffic Update….One Way Traffic North Of Carol Kennedy Rd.

San Andreas, CA…Thursday, October 13, 2016, SR-49 just north of Carol Kennedy Rd. (Calaveras County Airport), there will be one-way-traffic for the remainder of the day. Cal-Trans will be continuing the removal of the spill on the right shoulder from Tuesday’s traffic collision. Signs are posted prior to entering the closure. Flagmen will be stopping […]

SFO Completes Annual Emergency Exercise

SFO Completes Annual Emergency Exercise

San Francisco, CA… The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) completed its annual emergency exercise today, simulating an aircraft accident that tested emergency procedures for communication, incident command, and coordination between multiple agencies. Although federal regulations require U.S. airports to conduct such a drill every three years, SFO conducts this full-scale emergency drill annually to ensure […]

The Arc Of Amador And Calaveras Holiday Fundraising Event

The Arc Of Amador And Calaveras Holiday Fundraising Event

Sutter Creek, CA…ArCreations is an art show and sale featuring unique gifts made by unique people. From woodworking, ceramics and garden art, to painting, photography, jewelry and baked goods, you can find something for everyone on your Christmas list at this incredible event! Or maybe find something for yourself! Either way, it’s a great way […]

Sonora Man Arrested On Child Pornography Charges

Sonora Man Arrested On Child Pornography Charges

Sonora, CA…Tuesday morning just after 9:30 AM, the Sheriff’s Office received a report of a suspicious circumstance. A moving company reported they located what appeared to be child pornography at a home of a client. The Deputy responded to the Sonora home and contacted the owner, 62 year old Paul Bauman. Bauman gave the Deputy […]

Angels Food & Sierra Hills Markets Weekly Ad Through October 18th! Ask our Meat Department about our ‘Special Meat Packs’

Angels Food & Sierra Hills Markets Weekly Ad Through October 18th!  Ask our Meat Department about our  ‘Special Meat Packs’

Angels Camp & Murphys, CA…Angels Food & Sierra Hills Markets Weekly Ad Through August 9th. 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. ” – […]

Elsie Teale

Elsie Teale

Murphys, CA…Elsie Teale of Murphys, CA went to be with the Lord on Tuesday October 4, 2016 at her residence in Murphys. She is survived and loved by her husband Buron Teale, Sister in Laws Shirley Teale and Gay Teale, Sister Margaret Ragsdale , brother James Schultz and nieces Nephews. Elsie was born in Oak […]

Director Davidson Takes Over As CCWD Board President After Director Strange’s Cannabis Cultivation Issue

Director Davidson Takes Over As CCWD Board President After Director Strange’s Cannabis Cultivation Issue

San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Water District Board of Directors named District 5 Director Jeff Davidson as Board president at its October 12 meeting. District 3 Director Bertha Underhill was named vice president. Davidson, who was formerly vice president, replaces District 2 Director Strange, who was not present at Wednesday’s meeting. The Board also replaced […]

ACPD Says, Yes On D Proponents Need To “Mellow Out” As “No On D” Signs Stolen & Destroyed

ACPD Says, Yes On D Proponents Need To “Mellow Out” As “No On D” Signs Stolen & Destroyed

Angels Camp, CA…The Angels Camp Police Department is investigating the theft of “NO ON D” campaign signs. Between 10-07-16 and 10-10-16, eight of the signs have been taken from two locations; a property near the intersection of S. Main Street and SR 4, and a property near the intersection of S. Main Street and Mark […]

Greenhorn Creek Golf Resort Men’s Club Results Wednesday October 12th

Greenhorn Creek Golf Resort Men’s Club Results  Wednesday October 12th

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 […]

Wells Fargo Chairman, CEO John Stumpf Retires After 34 Years With Company

Wells Fargo Chairman, CEO John Stumpf Retires After 34 Years With Company

San Francisco, CA…Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) announced today that Chairman and Chief Executive Officer John Stumpf has informed the Company’s Board of Directors that he is retiring from the Company and the Board, effective immediately. The Board has elected Tim Sloan, the Company’s President and Chief Operating Officer, to succeed him as CEO, […]

Governor Vetoes State PILT Legislation

Governor Vetoes State PILT Legislation

Sacramento, CA…Governor Brown vetoed Senate Bill 1188 (McGuire and others) late last week despite unanimous support throughout the entire legislative process. While Governor Brown has included State Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) funding in both the 2015–16 and 2016-17 budgets, last year’s change in statute leaves the future of State PILT payments in question. […]

‘Trick or Treat Street At The Square’ Coming To Copperopolis October 31

‘Trick or Treat Street At The Square’ Coming To Copperopolis October 31

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 […]

Sonora Bach Festival Locals’ Concert

Sonora Bach Festival Locals’ Concert

Columbia, CA…An afternoon of of music presented by our area’s finest. Solos, ensembles, instruments, voices and choirs in beautiful music presented in the charm of historic Columbia. Always a full house. Sandra Betti, Ralph Retherford, Janet Telford Forty years old this year, The Sonora Bach Festival is a month-long series of concerts and events in […]

Public Comment Period For Comprehensive Economic  Development Strategy 

Public Comment Period For Comprehensive Economic  Development Strategy 

Sonora, CA…The Central Sierra Economic Development District (CSEDD) has released its 2017‐2022  Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) for a 30 day public viewing and comment  period.  The CSEDD CEDS encompasses the counties of Alpine, Calaveras, Mariposa, and Tuolumne, and  outlines the five‐year plan for the region’s economic development strategies and projects. The 30 day  comment period ends November 9, 2016.   As part of a larger long‐term plan, the 2017‐2022 CEDS features a description of current regional  conditions and sets forth goals and objectives for the next five years. A comprehensive economic  development strategy (CEDS) is designed to bring together the public and private sectors in the creation  of an economic development plan to diversify and strengthen the region’s economies. An electronic  copy of the CEDS can be found at http://csedd.org/ The CSEDD has partnered with CSU, Chico’s Center for Economic Development (CED) to assist in the  completion of the CEDS. Any public comments regarding the CEDS report can be directed to Michael  Suplita at the Center for Economic Development at phone: 530‐898‐4598 email: msuplita@csuchico.edu  A copy of the CEDS may be viewed below csedd-ceds-final

Additional Charges Added After High Speed Chase Arrest

Additional Charges Added After High Speed Chase Arrest

West Point, CA…On Sunday the 9th the Calaveras County Sheriff Deparment received reports of a stolen dark blue Honda CRV from the West Point area junction of Lily Gap and Roden Drive. Yesterday a citizen observed the vehicle traveling directly behind her. She recognized the vehicle from a Nixel report and contacted 911. The male […]

Get Free Help With Your Medicare

Get Free Help With Your Medicare

San Francisco, CA…The column is by Cate Kortzeborn, Medicare’s acting regional administrator for Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada, and the Pacific Territories to help people understand their Medicare benefits better. When someone with Medicare finds his or her way to my office phone, it’s often because of a complicated and snarly issue that’s going to take […]

Calaveras County Sheriff’s Logs For October 11th

Calaveras County Sheriff’s Logs For October 11th

San Andreas, CA…The latest activity logs for the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Deputies are as follows: CALAVERAS COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE MEDIA BULLETIN Tuesday, October 11, 2016 01:13 Suspicious Person 1610110004 Occurred on Mockingbird Hill, Valley Springs. Unknown subjects talking near a residence after dark. . Disposition: No Report Taken. 01:39 Traffic Stop 1610110007 Officer initiated activity […]