San Andreas, CA…District One supervisor candidates for the run off election in November were guests on local Public Access Television (PATV) Taxpayer Alert! The two 30 minute programs feature Supervisor Cliff Edson and former Supervisor Gary Tofanelli. The primary election votes were very close. Edson previously won the seat from Tofanelli in a 2012 election. […]
Valley Springs, CA…A 37 year old Valley Springs man was arrested for felony DUI in a rear end collision that caused major injuries to a Valley Springs couple. The collision happened last night on Hwy 26 near Baldwin Street. The suspect did not see a vehicle stopped in front of him and his utility truck […]
San Andreas, CA…In Calaveras County, 3 people were arrested by the CHP between 6:00 pm Friday and 11:59 pm Monday. 2 were arrested for DUI while 1 was arrested for possession of a controlled substance. The San Andreas Officers handled 6 accidents during this time period and wrote 62 citations. Most were for speeding including […]
Arnold, CA…The Arnold Lions Club’s holiday breakfasts were a hit again over the 4th of July Holiday. The Ebbetts Pass Gas Parking lot was filled with those fueling up for the day. If you missed it don’t be sad they will be back on Labor Day Weekend!
Valley Springs, CA…Last night there was a major injury collision near Baldwin Street. According to CHP a white F250 Ford rear ended a semi. Hope everyone makes a speedy recovery. Incident: 00431 Type: Trfc Collision-Major Inj Location: Baldwin Ct / Baldwin St Loc Desc: BALDWIN / 26 Lat/Lon: 38.141023 -120.864309 Close Detail Information 7:08 AM […]
San Andreas, CA…The Beth E. Childs/ Genna Hurst Renewable Scholarship administered by the Calaveras Community Foundation was presented during the Awards night at Calaveras High School in early June. The 2016 scholarship committee selected Kelly Baird as the recipient. Kelly, an ambitious young woman with a 4.306 GPA, is the daughter of proud parents, Hope […]
Angels Camp & Murphys, CA…Angels Food & Sierra Hills Markets Weekly Ad July 6 – July 12. 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. […]
Copperopolis, CA…On July 5, 2016, at approximately 1650 hours, a Copperopolis woman was driving her Jeep southbound on Little John Rd. and slowing to make a right turn onto Bow Dr. Another Copperopolis woman was driving her Scion northbound on Little John Rd. towards the Jeep at an undetermined speed. There was a blue Mazda […]
Arnold, CA…CHP is reporting an injured fawn near Hwy 4 and Country Club. Please use caution in the area.
Arnold, CA…Hi there! I have a lost dog in my office at C21 in Arnold. He was hanging around the gas station near where the Rusty Bear used to be. His tag says that his name is Buster, but the phone # is outdated. My cell is 204-9777 office is 795-4485. Thank you! Nicole
Arnold, CA…Big Trees Market Weekly Ad & Specials Through July 12th Larger Images Below
Murphys, CA…A cross section of Murphys “celebrities” will be carted off to jail and will have to rely on the generosity of others to gain their release as part of the newly reconstituted Murphys Homecoming, Saturday, July 16. It has been a long time since the Gold Rush era Pokey, the historic building adjacent to […]
Angels Camp, CA…Grover Anderson was raised in the gold rush town of Murphys, CA. The rich culture of the area, along with lifelong exposure to fiction, theater and music, instilled a storytelling nature that is evident in Grover’s writing. He assembled a bar band while attending UC Santa Barbara, and shortly after recorded an album, […]
Sacramento, CA…Caltrans has officially launched California’s new pay-by-mile Road Charge Pilot Program, where selected volunteer participants will help the state gain insight into an innovative way to finance California’s transportation infrastructure. This pilot will be an opportunity to study road charge alternatives to the gas tax and will provide the Legislature with the data needed […]
San Andreas, CA…50%-75% OFF the original prices of all women’s apparel! T-Shirts, $10! Sweatshirts, $20! Red Hat Lady styles 75% OFF! San Andreas store only. Open Wednesdays-Saturdays in July! 10am-5pm. 754-3440
Arnold, CA…The Hazel Fischer Elementary School Parents Club brought back The Firecracker Mile! It ran just before the start of the Arnold Parade. The once and now future Arnold Independence Day Parade tradition. The Firecracker Mile is a mile-long fun run that begins at the Arnold Byway and ends at Cedar Center. So mark you […]
Washington, DC…Good morning. I’m here to give you an update on the FBI’s investigation of Secretary Clinton’s use of a personal e-mail system during her time as Secretary of State. After a tremendous amount of work over the last year, the FBI is completing its investigation and referring the case to the Department of Justice […]
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 […]
San Andreas, CA…On Monday July 4, 2016, the California Highway Patrol San Andreas office will be conducting a Sobriety/Driver License Checkpoint. The purpose of the checkpoint is to detect and deter DUI/unlicensed drivers. The checkpoint will be staffed by officers of the California Highway Patrol that are trained in the detection of alcohol and/or drug […]
Groveland, CA…Yesterday morning just before 11:30 AM, the Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Office received a call for help regarding a possible drowning. A 35 year old man along with a group of friends, hiked to the Cherry Bomb Gorge on Cherry Creek in the Groveland area. The group started down the rapids on their kayaks when […]
Washington, DC…Hi everybody, and Happy Fourth of July weekend. On Monday, Michelle, Malia, Sasha, and I will celebrate the Fourth like most of you – in the backyard. We’ll hang out with family and friends, throw some burgers and dogs on the grill, and watch the fireworks show. Of course, we’re fortunate enough to have […]
Angels Camp, CA…The staff at New Melones Lake Marina welcomes everyone to come and celebrate the 4th of July weekend with us! This weekend is a time to relax, reflect, and rejoice on the birth of American Independence. We have recently added several boats to our fleet to accommodate for the busy holiday weekend. Our […]
Mokelumne Hill, CA…Get your patriotic fill in Mokelumne Hill at the annual 4th of July Celebration. Festivities begin with a Pancake Breakfast at the Town Hall from 7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Eggs, ham, pancakes, orange juice and coffee for $5.00. It’s a great buy and helps support the Veteran’s Memorial District in its efforts […]
Columbia, CA…Air and Ground units are on the way to a reported vegetation fire near Sawmill Flat & Covington Mine Road. Please use caution in the area…
San Andrewa, CA…Peace Officers with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) Tuolumne – Calaveras Unit determined electrical power caused the Appaloosa Fire which is located south-west of Angels Camp, CA. The Appaloosa Fire was reported on July 2, 2016 at approximately 12:48pm. The fire was caused by a property owner working […]
Copperopolis, CA…At approximately 9:47pm last night a 20’ x 20’ spot of vegetation fire broke out on the 4600 Block of King Lane in Copperopolis. Fire Personnel from CAL FIRE and Copperopolis Fire Department arrived on scene and confirmed the fire had been contained by locals.. The cause of this fire was determined to be […]
Arnold, CA…First and foremost Thank You to all of our fire personnel who do a remarkable job protecting our area every fire season!! The question is have we reached the point where we should start rethinking how we distribute the energy that powers our homes, businesses & recreation venues. Last year the unspeakable damage from […]
Copperopolis, CA…Firefighter Crews worked overnight building and securing existing containment lines. Fire personnel were able to keep the acreage at 325 with 10% containment. Additional details are below… Fire Just Before 3pm Yesterday From Hwy 4 In Angels Camp Acreage/Containment: 325 acres – 10% contained County: Calaveras Location: Appaloosa Road at Pinto Drive, 2 miles […]
Angels Camp, CA…We just received and update from PG&E “At about 1:43pm this afternoon PG&E had to actively De Energize power transmission lines in the Appaloosa Fire area. For the safety of the firefighters. At peak they had 14,928 customers without power. They are in the fire area inspecting lines and some areas are coming […]
Murphys, CA…To all attending, please be aware that power is out due to wildfires in the area. Power is expected to be restored after 6 p.m. We apologize for the inconvenience to our guests. The gates have reopened and generators are in place for our entertainment. The power is not expected to be restored until […]
