Homeowner Shoots Suspect Fleeing From Deputies

Homeowner Shoots Suspect Fleeing From Deputies

Sonora, CA…A Tuolumne County deputy attempted to make a traffic stop on a motorcycle early this morning. Brian Reynolds of Placerville evaded deputies and led a short pursuit into a neighborhood on Cavalieri Road, where he ditched his motorcycle in some bushes. To avoid capture, Reynolds attempted to force his way into a Sonora home […]

Black Mass Review: Gangster’s Paradise? ~ By Brett Bunge

Black Mass Review: Gangster’s Paradise? ~ By Brett Bunge

Hollywood, CA…Near the beginning of Black Mass, Johnny Depp, portraying Boston crime boss James “Whitey” Bulger, tells his young son that he should only “punch someone when no one is looking.” It’s an apt statement to describe the elder Bulger, who lingers in the background until it’s time to strike. It also applies to the […]

General Mills Issues Voluntary Recall Of Cheerios & Honey Nut Cheerios Cereal Produced At Its Lodi Plant

General Mills Issues Voluntary Recall Of Cheerios & Honey Nut Cheerios Cereal Produced At Its Lodi Plant

Lodi, CA…General Mills is voluntarily recalling several days of production of Cheerios and Honey Nut Cheerios cereal produced at its Lodi, California facility on certain dates in July of this year because of an undeclared allergen – wheat – with potential adverse health effects. Because this recall relates to an undeclared allergen, this is a Class I […]

CDSS Announces Disaster CalFresh (D – CalFresh) Federally Known As The Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D – SNAP) Relief For Calaveras County

CDSS Announces Disaster CalFresh (D – CalFresh) Federally Known As The Disaster  Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D – SNAP) Relief  For Calaveras County

Calaveras County, CA…The California Department of Social Services has announced Calaveras County is eligible to receive CalFresh Disaster Assistance under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act. The Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service, has approved Calaveras County for the Disaster CalFresh (D-CalFresh) as a result of the September 9, 2015 […]

President Obama On The Trans-Pacific Partnership

President Obama On The Trans-Pacific Partnership

Washington, DC…I’ve spent every day of my presidency fighting to grow our economy and strengthen our middle class. That means making sure our workers have a fair shot to get ahead here at home, and a fair chance to compete around the world. My approach to trade has been guided by a unifying principle: leveling […]

Tuolumne County Sheriff On Potential Violence At Summerville High School

Tuolumne County Sheriff On Potential Violence At Summerville High School

Sonora, CA… It is very important for the public to understand this is a very sensitive and complex case. It is particularly unsettling when our most precious assets, which are our students and their teachers, are targets for violence. It would not have been possible to move forward with the investigation without the cooperation of […]

Rosendo Gregory Rojas Oct. 7, 1990 – Sept. 11, 2015

Rosendo Gregory Rojas Oct. 7, 1990 – Sept. 11, 2015

Angels Camp, CA…A Gathering of Remmembrance for Rosendo Gregory Rojas, 1990 – 2015 will be held on October 18th from 12-4pm at Utica Park in Angels Camp. Please join family and friends as we celebrate the life of a most special beautiful soul. Please bring your memories in writing as keepsakes for “His-Story” for the […]

The Grapeful Dead Stomp The Competition & Take Top Grape Stomp Honors ~ Lots Of Video & Photos

The Grapeful Dead Stomp The Competition & Take Top Grape Stomp Honors ~ Lots Of Video & Photos

Murphys, CA…The Grapeful Dead stomping team of Jennifer & Dale Marcum took the 2015 Championships with a stunning total of 18.31 lbs of juice.  After round after round of preliminary stomps, two semifinal heats and the championship round it was The Grapeful Dead from Los Gatos, Sushi & Waswabi from Hercules, Don’t Stop Till You […]

The Big Keepsake Ornament Debut Is This Weekend At Middleton’s Gold Crown Hallmark

The Big Keepsake Ornament Debut Is This Weekend At Middleton’s Gold Crown Hallmark

Angels Camp, CA…This Weekend, at Middleton’s Gold Crown Hallmark capture the memories and share the fun at Keepsake Ornament Debut!! Join Middleton’s Hallmark to Celebrate and be the first to see over 100 New Memories!! Barbie’s Back First In Series! Hear the sound of the Holiday Darth Vader, Frozen’s Let It Go and a Classic […]

Bret Harte Bullfrogs Defeat Summerville Bears 29-28 Friday Night ~ Photos By Jeff Rasmussen

Bret Harte Bullfrogs Defeat Summerville Bears 29-28 Friday Night ~ Photos By Jeff Rasmussen

Angels Camp, CA…The Bret Harte Bullfrogs hosted the Summerville Bears in a Mother Lode League Football match up Friday night. After falling into a two touchdown hole early in the game the Frogs clawed their way back into the game and held off the Bears in a last minute try for a two point conversion. […]

October Brings More Openers for Upland Game Birds Throughout the State

October Brings More Openers for Upland Game Birds Throughout the State

Sacramento Ca While some upland game bird hunting opportunities started in September, the fall hunting season gains momentum in the coming weeks, with the early pheasant archery season opening on Oct. 10 and quail, chukar and snipe opening statewide on Oct. 17. “The hot summers of California’s mediterranean climate finally give way to fall temperatures […]

Sonora Man Arrested After Lengthy Vehicle & Foot Pursuit

Sonora Man Arrested After Lengthy Vehicle & Foot Pursuit

Sonora, CA…Sonora’s Matthew Dale Miller was arrested for Evading Arrest, DUI, Drug Possession & outstanding warrants after an eventful vehicle chase and foot pursuit. Yesterday at 6:37pm a Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Deputy initiated pursuit of a suspect in a 93 Acura Integra for a speed violation. The TSO Deputy lost sight of the suspect in […]

Tips To Help Improve Retirement Confidence

Tips To Help Improve Retirement Confidence

Murphys, CA…Click Below To Watch A Video On Tips to Help Improve Retirement Confidence Quest Capital Strategies, Inc. Brian J. Tewksbury Financial Advisor PO Box 719 Murphys, CA 95247 209-890-1742 209-728-4919 brian.tewksbury@questcapital.com View Bio Brian J. Tewksbury Biography Born and raised in New England, Brian grew up in a large middle class family with a […]

Butte Fire Debris Cleanup Updates

Butte Fire Debris Cleanup Updates

Arnold, CA…Cal-Waste has been working closely with county and state agencies regarding the clean up of fire related debris. Fire debris has the potential to contain hazardous levels of contaminants such as asbestos, lead and household chemicals thus must be handled in a safe manner. We are pleased to provide you information from Calaveras County […]

The Big Inaugural Harvest Festival & Pumpkin Patch Is Sunday From 10am – 4pm!

The Big Inaugural Harvest Festival & Pumpkin Patch Is Sunday From 10am – 4pm!

Copperopolis, CA…Come on out to our 1st Annual Harvest Festival and Pumpkin Patch on Sunday October 4th, 10-4pm! Peppermint Carriage Co. will be providing free Horse and Buggy rides around The Square! Photo ops for the entire family! Face Painting, Bounce House, Arts and Crafts for The Kids and Bob The Balloon Guy will be […]

Lumberjack Day Is ON For Tomorrow

Lumberjack Day Is ON For Tomorrow

West Point, CA…Hey everyone in Amador & Calaveras Counties, this Saturday is the 41st Lumberjack Days in West Point! Come join us for the day. The Butte Fire affected us all. Many of us were brought together at the Jackson Rancheria evacuation center. As Red Cross volunteers and evacuees ourselves, we watched one town after […]

Snipe Season Opener Approaches: It’s Not Just a Practical Joke

Snipe Season Opener Approaches: It’s Not Just a Practical Joke

Sacramento Ca. If you always thought snipe hunting was just a rite-of-passage prank for adolescents around the campfire, you may be surprised to learn that there is a real hunting season coming up for this tasty game bird. The general hunting season for snipe will be open statewide from Oct. 17, 2015 to Jan. 31, […]

Calaveras Wineries Join in Thanking Firefighters and Emergency Personnel Hopes & Prayers to All Affected by Butte Fire Emergency Tasting Rooms Open, Grape Stomp will Go On

Calaveras Wineries Join in Thanking Firefighters and Emergency Personnel Hopes & Prayers to All Affected by Butte Fire Emergency Tasting Rooms Open, Grape Stomp will Go On

Murphys, CA ~ The Calaveras Winegrape Alliance joins with all of Calaveras County in thanking the firefighters and emergency personnel, many of whom are still on the job or on fire lines, for their heroic efforts in fighting the Butte Fire. Like everyone, we mourn for the lives taken by all the fires, and the […]

Murphys to Markleeville – “The Schedule” – October 2 to October 10

Murphys to Markleeville – “The Schedule” – October 2 to October 10

Arnold, CA…“The Schedule” is published every Thursday by the Bear’s Lair and includes everything happening from Murphys to Markleeville.  For more detailed info visit The Schedule.  Please come by and pick one up or contact Bear’s Lair at info@epvc.org to have your event included in “The Schedule.”     The Schedule Murphys to Markleeville October 2 – October 10 […]

Mass Shooting At Umpqua Community College

Mass Shooting At Umpqua Community College

Roseburg, OR…According to Oregon State Police as many as 20 injured and multiple casualties at Umpqua Community College as the result of a mass shooting. The initial reports started coming in before 10:45am.

Butte Fire Debris Cleanup Efforts Now Underway

Butte Fire Debris Cleanup Efforts Now Underway

San Andreas, CA…Beginning Wednesday, September 30, the Calaveras County Environmental Management Agency initiated efforts under the CalRecycle-Calaveras County Butte Fire Debris Removal Project by sending in teams from the Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) to remove household hazardous waste and conduct asbestos assessment and sampling from all residential properties in the areas affected by […]