Robert “Bob” Vergne DeVoss 1938 – 2015

Robert “Bob” Vergne DeVoss  1938 – 2015

San Andreas, CA…Robert “Bob” Vergne DeVoss.  Born Sept. 04, 1938 in Stockton, CA.  Passed away suddenly and unexpectedly in his beloved garden of natural causes at his home in San Andreas, Ca. on Saturday May 30, 2015 at the age of 76.  Bob, or Bobby as his family referred to him, was a long time […]

Jerry Franklin Martin 1932 – 2015 – Former Calaveras High Teacher

Jerry Franklin Martin 1932 – 2015 – Former Calaveras High Teacher

Angels Camp, CA…Jerry Franklin Martin, father, grandfather, brother, friend, and teacher to thousands of students, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on May 22, 2015 at his home of 52 years. Jerry was born on July 26, 1932 in Balmorhea, Texas to Bruce Rector Martin Sr. and Jennie Mae Martin. He was raised in West Texas […]

1st Annual Copper Kids Camp Coming June 10th at Copperopolis Town Square!

1st Annual Copper Kids Camp Coming June 10th at Copperopolis Town Square!

Copperopolis, CA…Hey Kids Come On Out for Three Fun Filled Days of Summer Camp at Copperopolis Town Square from 9am-12pm, June 10th, 11th and 12th! Snacks, Games, Prizes, Arts and Crafts, Archery, Face Painting, Balloon Animals, Ice Cream Social, BBQ and Much More! $5 Per Day/$15 for all 3 days. Sponsored by Castle & Cooke, […]

Five West Point Teens Injured In Hwy 26 Accident

Five West Point Teens Injured In Hwy 26 Accident

West Point, CA…On June 1st, 2015, at approximately 1605 hours, Party 1 (P-1) (Stinnett) was driving Vehicle 1 (V-1) (Chevrolet Monte Carlo) eastbound on SR-26 east of Sandy Gulch Road at approximately 55 miles per hour. P-1 and the right front passenger were wearing their lap and shoulder safety restraints. All three of the rear […]

Star Studded Fundraiser Events As “Our Father” Is Shown Here June 20

Star Studded Fundraiser Events As “Our Father” Is Shown Here June 20

Murphys, CA…My name is Rae Davis, and I am a near life- time resident of Calaveras County. I am thrilled to announce to you, that on June 20, 2015, I am bringing back a touch of Hollywood to our county! “Our Father,” starring Michael Gross (Family Ties, Tremors, Suits) and Michael Worth (God’s Ears, Devil […]

49er Motors Big Graduation Sale

49er Motors Big Graduation Sale

Angels Camp, CA…49er Motors Graduation sale. Come on down and send off your graduate to college in a new Car, Truck or SUV today!! We would like to congratulate all the graduates this year and wish you all the best that the future has to offer you! We can finance most anyone from terrible to […]

Supreme Court Reaffirms Free Speech Rights In Facebook Comment Case

Supreme Court Reaffirms Free Speech Rights In Facebook Comment Case

Washington, DC…The US Supreme Court Today reaffirmed free speech rights when it overturned a conviction of a man convicted when he made online rants against his ex-wife. From the syllabus “After his wife left him, petitioner Anthony Douglas Elonis, under the pseudonym “Tone Dougie,” used the social networking Web site Facebook to post self-styled rap […]

Earthquake Thriller Shines Light on Gold Rush Town

Earthquake Thriller Shines Light on Gold Rush Town

San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras Visitors Bureau announced that this weekend’s opening of a new Hollywood film titled “San Andreas” may call attention to the Gold Rush town of the same name. The film depicts a fictional version of the San Andreas fault, which runs through western California and is unrelated to the town of San […]

Twisted Folk Concert Series Presents the Leftover Cuties (Reminder Tonight)

Twisted Folk Concert Series Presents the Leftover Cuties (Reminder Tonight)

Vallecito, CA…Twisted Oak Winery is pleased to announce the first concert of our 2015 Twisted Folk Concert Series – featuring The Leftover Cuties! “We’re thrilled to be able to kick off our 2015 Summer Concert Series with such an interesting group of musicians as the Leftover Cuties,” said winery co-owner Jeff Stai. “The Leftover Cuties […]

Avery Middle School Teacher Loses Cancer Battle

Avery Middle School Teacher Loses Cancer Battle

Avery, CA…Dear Avery Middle School Families, It is with great sadness that I share with you that our beloved Mrs. McKeen passed away yesterday morning in her home. This afternoon we shared this news with our student body. Staff members including our school psychologist were present to meet with grieving students. We are making you […]

Angels Camp Certified Farmers Market begins June 5 ACBA Starts the Season with a Bang

Angels Camp Certified Farmers Market begins June 5 ACBA Starts the Season with a Bang

Angels Camp, May 28, 2014 – With the onset of summer, one of the area’s most celebrated events returns – the Angels Camp Certified Farmers Market. Every Friday starting June 5 through Sept. 25 the Angels Camp Business Association brings farm-fresh vegetables, herbs, flowers and fruits, healthy hand-crafted products, live entertainment, dinner options, desserts and […]

Sonora Man Passes Away After Accident

Sonora Man Passes Away After Accident

Mi-Wuk Village, CA…An 86 year old Sonora man slumped over in tow truck and passed away after an accident just after noon yesterday. The accident occurred on Hwy 108 near Wheeler Road. A Tucson, AZ man was driving a 2012 Ford pickup westbound and being followed by the 2005 Chevy pickup driven by the now […]

Arrests In Jamestown Stabbing Case

Arrests In Jamestown Stabbing Case

Jamestown, CA…On 5/14/2015 the Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Office responded to Bench Dr. in Jamestown regarding a stabbing of a 30 year old male. The injuries were determined to be life threatening and the victim was immediately transported to Modesto for surgery. During the investigation it was discovered that before the stabbing six subjects were having […]

Outdoor Burning Suspended In California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection Tuolumne – Calaveras Unit

Outdoor Burning Suspended In California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection Tuolumne – Calaveras Unit

San Andreas, CA…As drought conditions continue to increase fire danger in the region, CAL FIRE has suspended all burn permits for outdoor open residential burning within the State Responsibility Area of Tuolumne County, Calaveras County, Eastern Stanislaus County and Eastern San Joaquin County. This suspension takes effect June 1, 2015 and bans all residential outdoor […]

IRS Statement on the “Get Transcript” Incident That Exposted 100,000 Taxpayers

IRS Statement on the “Get Transcript” Incident That Exposted 100,000 Taxpayers

Washington, DC…The IRS announced today that criminals used taxpayer-specific data acquired from non-IRS sources to gain unauthorized access to information on approximately 100,000 tax accounts through IRS’ “Get Transcript” application. This data included Social Security information, date of birth and street address. These third parties gained sufficient information from an outside source before trying to […]

Greenhorn Creek offering Summer Fun For Kids

Greenhorn Creek offering Summer Fun For Kids

Angels Camp, CA…Golf skills, good sportsmanship, and great summer fun – Greenhorn Creek Golf Course and Resort will be offering two great summer golf programs for local kids. The summer tour of The First Tee of San Joaquin kicks off Saturday, June 13, at 9:00 am. This nine week program for students ages 7-17 is […]

State Department Update Including Clinton Email Update

State Department Update Including Clinton Email Update

Washington, DC…Below is the press briefing from today which included many questions about the Clinton email issue. The full text is enclosed… 2:15 p.m. EDT MS HARF: Good afternoon. Welcome to the daily briefing. QUESTION: Thank you. Happy — MS HARF: You’re welcome. QUESTION: — Memorial Day to you. MS HARF: Happy Memorial Day weekend. […]

Big Memorial Day Kayak & SUP Sale At SNAC

Big Memorial Day Kayak & SUP Sale At SNAC

MEMORIAL DAY KAYAK & SUP SALE! SNAC Arnold has a broad selection of gently used  recreational kayaks on sale for 30% off retail, while they last!  Sit-on top singles & doubles, fisherman specific models and sit inside singles. They’re all stable & user-friendly and would be a nice addition to your Memorial Day Weekend celebration! […]

Spring Home-Buying Season Off To Strong Start

Spring Home-Buying Season Off To Strong Start

Los Angeles…California’s housing market accelerated in April as the spring home-buying season kicked off with both higher home sales and prices for the third straight month, the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.) said today. Home sales rose above the 400,000 mark in April for the first time since October 2013 to post the highest level […]

Avery Middle School Honored By State As Gold Ribbon School

Avery Middle School Honored By State As Gold Ribbon School

Sacramento, CA…State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson today announced that 193 middle schools and 180 high schools have been honored under the state’s new Gold Ribbon Schools Awards Program, which is temporarily taking the place of the California Distinguished Schools Program. “These schools are academically successful, vibrant, and innovative centers of learning and teaching,” […]