Copperopolis, CA…The Copperopolis Fire Protection District is pleased to announce the selection of Joel Schwartz as its new Administrative Officer. Joel was selected from a field of candidates recruited from across California in a recruitment process that took several weeks. After an initial screening interview Joel was interviewed by the board and was its unanimous […]
Washington, DC…The United States welcomes the interim report of the Joint Investigation Team on the shoot down of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17. The Team’s interim findings corroborate Secretary Kerry’s statement in the days following the tragedy that MH17 was shot down by a BUK surface-to-air missile fired from Russian-backed, separatist-controlled territory in eastern Ukraine. The […]
San Andreas, CA…The latest activity logs for the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Deputies are as follows: CALAVERAS COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE Tuesday, September 27, 2016 00:04 Suspicious or Parked Vehicle 1609270001 Officer initiated activity at Vista Del Lago Dr, Valley Springs. . Disposition: No Report Taken. 00:08 Suspicious or Parked Vehicle 1609270002 Officer initiated activity at Vista […]
Sonora, CA…What does Sonora have in common with Kalamazoo, Scranton, Winter Park, Bethlehem (Pennsylvania) and 94 other communities? They will all be celebrating another year of acknowledging the music of Johann Sebastian Bach through a local music festival. In fact, The Bach Cantata Website lists 99 communities worldwide that have annual or biannual musical recognitions […]
Couldterville, CA…PG&E has restored power. The Red Cross shelter at the Hacienda will be closed down. Conditions continue to be hot and dry. Steep, rugged terrain making this fire difficult to access. Air and ground resources continue constructing containment lines. Hwy. 49 between Hwy. 120 and the Tuolumne-Mariposa County line remains closed. Marshes Flat Road […]
San Andreas, CA…CAL FIRE has determined the Marshes Fire burning in Tuolumne County was started by a vehicle parked in dry grass. The Marshes Fire started on Monday, September 26 approximately two miles up Marshes Flat Road, south of State Highway 49 in the community of Moccasin and has burned 1,000 acres. The investigation revealed […]
Angels Camp, CA… Autumn is here and winter is right around the corner. Now is the time for one more back yard addition; so stop in at Rolleri Landscape Products where they will supply your every Autumn idea with the material you need. Let Rolleri Landscape Products show you the good life. Good friends, wine, […]
Vallecito, CA…Innovators, influencers and renegades of the string instruments, the high energy band Dirty Cello announced today they are returning to Moaning Cavern this October 1st! “Moaning Cavern is excited to host Dirty Cello again,” said Carolee White, special events coordinator of Cave & Mine Adventures. “Dirty Cello rocked the cavern last December for our […]
Merced, CA…In honor of the last week of Rail Safety Month, Caltrans is releasing behind-the-scenes footage of its track laying machine and the new innovative way crews are laying concrete ties to complete its rail projects saving the department time and money. Caltrans and BNSF Railway completed a $40 million double track project this summer, […]
San Andreas, CA…Breast cancer survivors are invited to participate in healing through the Arts during the month of October for Breast Cancer Awareness.The multi-media exhibit “Scars” opens October 9th at the Calaveras Arts Council Gallery at 23 Main Street in San Andreas. The exhibit demonstrates the reality of local breast cancer warriors who fought for […]
San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors will be hosting a regular meeting on September 27th, 2016. One item up for review and discussion is the planning departments report on the status of implementing the urgency ordinance regulating medical cannabis cultivation. This meeting will be held in the Board of Supervisors Chambers at 891 […]
Murphys, CA…Hovey Artist’s Series presents: The photography of Bob Hovey, Chuck’s brother. Bob was an avid traveler and photographer whose work was featured in the Tasting Room when it opened in 2012. In honor of Bob’s birthday, Chuck is featuring his art through September 30th. Please come by and check them out. Taco Tuesday through […]
Arnold, CA…The latest developments from Apple, and other computer related topics, will be on the agenda when the Sierra Macintosh Users Group (SMUG) has its monthly meeting Tuesday, October 11 beginning at 7 p.m. in the assembly room of the Ebbetts Pass Fire District, 1037 Blagen Rd., just off Highway 4. Seth Summersett, a professional […]
Copperopolis, CA…Copperopolis Town Square – the Castle & Cooke California-owned events, shopping and entertainment gathering place in Calaveras County – will host two fall-themed events the second weekend in October. Oktoberfest will take place on Saturday, Oct. 8 from 4 to 8 p.m. A variety of local, regional and national beers will be available for […]
Moccasin, CA…Update as of 8:30 a.m., The fire off of Hwy 49 and Marshes Flat road has reached approximately 930 acres and 0% containment. Hwy 49 is still closed through Mariposa-Tuolumne Co. line and at hwy 120. There are approximately 850 personnel assigned to this fire. Conditions continue to be hot and dry. Steep and […]
West Point, CA…Join us on Saturday, October 1st to celebrate our 42nd annual Lumberjack Day Parade and logging show. Lumberjack Day includes a parade and car show, vendors, lumberjack competitions including big timbers, chainsaws and axes!, activities for the kids (a rock wall and more) and food and fun for the whole family! Even a […]
Angels Camp, CA…The Calaveras County Fair Board of Directors is seeking a theme for the 2017 Calaveras County Fair & Jumping Frog Jubilee, May 18-21. The theme ideas can be centered around the following: Calaveras County History Country living Mark Twain Rodeo Recreation Agricultural Commodities, such as poultry, cattle etc. Fairs Any other creative idea […]
San Andreas, CA…The latest activity logs for the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Deputies are as follows: CALAVERAS COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE MEDIA BULLETIN Monday, September 26, 2016 00:43 Suspicious or Parked Vehicle 1609260002 Officer initiated activity at W Center St, Mokelumne Hill. . Disposition: No Report Taken. 00:45 Traffic Stop 1609260003 Officer initiated activity at Hwy 26/BALD […]
Coulterville, CA…The Marshes Fire is now at 850 acres and Hwy 49 is closed from Hwy 120 to Hwy 132. The fire broke out early this afternoon and is burning off of Hwy 49 and Marshes Flat Road north of Don Pedro Reservoir. The Moccasin Estate Subdivision is under mandatory evacuations at this time. The […]
San Andreas, CA…Please join us Thursday September 29th at our annual Community Health Walk. The start time is between 11a.m. and 1p.m. There are two routes to enjoy; the one mile walk starts at San Andrea Elementary School and the two mile walk start location is at the Calaveras County Government Center Gazebo. There will […]
Sonora, CA…Join us for our fortieth year of celebrating the music of Johann Sebastian Bach and his contemporaries as we feature period music performed by guests and locals in colorful locations throughout historical and picturesque Tuolumne County. With a variety of performances and fine music there is something for all ages. Schedule your season now. […]
Murphys, CA… Join us for an artist’s reception for inspiring local artist Dave Christian this Wednesday during our Locals’ Night! In addition to beautiful framed and unframed prints, Dave will also be showing unique 30×40 prints on canvas! Don’t miss this chance to meet and celebrate Dave Christian while sipping on our selection of half […]
Arnold, CA…It is that time again…only 5 days until CLUBHOUSE! We invite you to come and see what the Clubhouse is all about. Doors open at 6:15 and the event starts right at 6:30pm with lots of fun music and skits and it will wrap up with some great family time activities. Lots of fun […]
Valley Springs, CA…Join us for our second annual Calaveras Oktoberfest on The La Contenta Golf Course fairway. Featuring 8 Breweries for tasting, Weiner Dog Races, Food, Vendors, Cooking Demos, Kid’s Area, Live Music and Dancing in the clubhouse following the event. 2016 Schedule of Events Wiener Dog Races – Registration 1:00 – 1:45 German Cooking […]
San Andreas, CA…The latest activity logs for the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Deputies are enclosed: daily_log_09-23-2016 daily_log_09-24-2016 daily_log_09-25-2016
Moccasin, CA…Fire personnel on ground and air are on way to a reported vegetation fire near Marshes Flat Road & Hwy 49. Please use caution in the area… (Update as of 12:29pm…looks like this one may have legs as they have requested more resources…)