Sacramento, CA…The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) honored 125 employees today during its 31stannual Medal of Valor Ceremony. The Medal of Valor is earned by employees distinguishing themselves by conspicuous bravery or heroism above and beyond the normal demands of correctional service. It is the highest honor CDCR bestows upon its employees. “At […]
Bear Valley, CA…Bear Valley is thrilled to announce more than $300,000 of improvements in its snowmaking and grooming operations in anticipation of the 2016-17 season. The enhancements include a better and more efficient snowmaking system along with new snowcats to groom the increased production of snow. Bear Valley’s new snowmaking system includes upgraded pumping capacity […]
Murphys, CA…Cooler days and nights, school in session, and the start of new classes at Mind Matters! Fast ForWord for Success: Is your child struggling to read at grade level? He/she is not alone; not being able to read at grade level is one of the most troubling problems facing young students. Mind Matters can […]
Angels Camp, CA…Lilschuz Foot Steps Preschool and Daycare is now offering After School Homework Club! M-F 7am-6pm. Enroll now with this ad and get ½ off enrollment fee! MWF Preschool 8-12=$225 month After school Homework club=$8hr We pick up from Mark Twain or they can ride the bus to the center Daycare=$40/day unlimited hrs or […]
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. ” – […]
Sonora, CA…Quick thinking and work by Money Mart staff and the Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Department led to the arrest of an out of area couple for what appears to be serial financial fraud. “Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the Money Mart in the Junction Shopping Center for a report that 36 year old David […]
Jamestown, CA…CHP is reporting a vegetation along Hwy 108 near Golf Links Road. Forward progress has been stopped and remaining inbound units have been canceled. Air Attack is checking for possible additional ignition points. Incident: 00429 Type: Report of Fire Location: Sr108 / Golf Links Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.962895 -120.402227 Close Detail Information 3:47 […]
Murphys, CA…Hey Neighbors & Friends! Join us this Wednesday from 5-8pm for another Locals’ Night! Live music will be provided by the one and only, JILL WARREN! You don’t have to be a local to attend, but you will feel like one before you leave! Music begins at 6pm.
Copperopolis, CA…On Thursday, September 15th make plans to attend the September Chamber of Commerce mixer at the Tipsy frog wine bar in Copperopolis Town Square
Murphys, CA…Shop Murphys Dollar Plus Store For The Holidays! The local discount variety store where each and every customer is appreciated and regarded as friends and family! Murphys Dollar Plus Store 265 Tom Bell Rd, Ste D Murphys, California 95247 (209) 728-1600
Groveland, CA…The fire is currently 100 acres and burning through brushy vegetation and beetle-killed trees. There is moderate fire spotting and beetle-killed tree torching. The fire is currently 25% contained Beetle-killed trees are presenting safety hazards for crews on the ground with an increase in danger from burning snags. Crews worked through the night to […]
Jamestown, CA…California State Parks, Railtown 1897 State Historic Park (SHP) and the California State Railroad Museum Foundation will host the second annual Apple Harvest Day on Saturday, October 8, 2016 at Railtown 1897 SHP. Apple Harvest Day celebrates the history of apple production in Tuolumne County – which dates back to the early days of […]
Yosemite, CA…Ahwahnee Meadow, Prescribed Fire, The prescribed fire at Ahwahnee Meadow concluded today; a total of 62 acres were successfully completed. Smoke will be present in the area during the next two to four days; fire resources will remain in the area to monitor conditions. The objective of this prescribed burn was ecosystem restoration. Historically, […]
Groveland, CA…Here is the latest Incident Update regarding the Old Fire on the Groveland Ranger District of the Stanislaus National Forest. The fire is 75 acres and burning in beetle-killed trees making fire suppression efforts hazardous for firefighters. The fire is 0% contained at this time.
Groveland, CA…Firefighters are working a vegetation fire just south of the Rim Fire Scar in the McCauley Ranch area. There are also reports of a possible vegetation fire in the Hermit Valley area off of Hwy 4. Unconfirmed as to the cause but could be lightning strike fires. Let’s be careful out there…we still have […]
White Pines, CA…On September 3rd the Sierra Nevada Logging Museum’s 21st Annual Logging Jamboree filled the museum grounds. The sights and sounds took you back to earlier years in the logging industry. The whishing sounds of crosscut saws, axes hitting their targets and the whine of chainsaws of all ages, sizes and power levels. You […]
Arnold, CA…The first bit of snow fell overnight in the high country as overnight temps have begun to slip into fall like territories in the West Slope of the Northern Sierra Nevada. Today Mostly cloudy. Scattered rain showers and isolated thunderstorms in the morning…then scattered showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs 48 to 63 […]
San Andreas, CA..Mark Twain Medical Center (MTMC) will be holding its 18th Annual Fall Health Fair on Saturday, September 24th from 7am to noon at the Hospital Campus in San Andreas. “We are once again delighted to provide these needed health and well-being services at a low cost for our community,” said Bob Diehl, Hospital […]
Angels Camp, CA…The latest schedule of road repairs and maintenance that will affect your travels in our area and as you travel. Locally crews will be working on many of our roadways. Below is Caltrans plans for repairs and maintenance on local roads. It shows the route, county and location of the possible repairs. Weather […]
Boston, MA….This is the best visualization of the progression of antibiotic bacteria we have ever seen. The following is from the Harvard Medical School that should have all of us cutting back on the antibiotics. “In a creative stroke inspired by Hollywood wizardry, scientists from Harvard Medical School and Technion-Israel Institute of Technology have designed a […]
San Andreas, CA…The latest activity logs for the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Deputies are enclosed… We Would Like To Thank Signal Service For Sponsoring Our Law Enforcement Category daily_log_09-11-2016 daily_log_09-10-2016 daily_log_09-09-2016 daily_log_09-08-2016 daily_log_09-07-2016 daily_log_09-06-2016 daily_log_09-05-2016 daily_log_09-04-2016 daily_log_09-03-2016 daily_log_09-02-2016 daily_log_09-01-2016 daily_log_08-31-2016 daily_log_08-30-2016 daily_log_08-29-2016 daily_log_08-28-2016 daily_log_08-27-2016 daily_log_08-26-2016 daily_log_08-25-2016 daily_log_08-24-2016
Yosemite, CA…Ignition of the 62 acre prescribed burn at Ahwahnee Meadow began today; a total of 50 acres were completed. The remaining 12 acres will be scheduled for ignition tomorrow morning, Tuesday September 13, 2016. Smoke will be present during burning operations. Smoke, affecting health, is always a consideration in the decision to schedule prescribed […]
Rail Road Flat, CA…On 09-12-16 at about 0750hrs, the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a structure fire on the 900 block of Ridge Road in Rail Road Flat. Upon arrival, Deputies observed a fully engulfed motorhome. Calaveras County Fire Investigation Unit and Detectives responded to the motorhome and located a deceased […]
Valley Springs, CA…On 09/10/16 at about 0015 hours, the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office investigated a drowning incident at Lake Camanche Reservoir. Witnesses observed a female swimming with a floatation device in a cove located near the intersection of Arrowhead and Camanche Drive. The woman was observed going under the water and did not resurfaced. Witnesses, […]
Arnold, CA…Geraldine “Gerry” Wiggins passed peacefully Sept. 4, 2016 in Arnold, CA, the town she called home. Born on June 26, 1923 in Buffalo, NY, she retired to Arnold and lived there for 20 years prior to “coming off the mountain” to be closer to family. She was a long-time member of Ebbetts Pass Moose […]