Philadelphia, PA…Our Favorite Founding Father is Ben Franklin. He didn’t just help found our country during the 1776 era. For two generations before he helped sell concepts of Freedom, Self-Determination & Inalienable rights. From 1733 to 1758 Poor Richards Almanac helped create the unique American identity in a homey, common sense, aspirational way. A few […]
San Andreas, CA…February 24, 2026 Board of Supervisors Meeting
Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the formal launch of the California Water Plan 2028, marking the start of a multi-year effort to modernize statewide water planning in response to climate-driven extremes and long-term water reliability challenges. California is committed to protecting the water that families, farmers, and communities depend on for generations to come. […]
Sonora, CA…On February 12, 2026, at 5:07 p.m. The Sonora Police Department received a call regarding an injury hit-and-run collision that occurred on Hospital Road near Mono Way in Sonora. Responding officers were given a description of the vehicle, and a “Be On The Lookout” was issued to our partnering agencies. During this time, the […]
Angels Camp & Murphys, CA…Angels Food & Sierra Hills Markets Weekly Ad February 25 ~ March 3! Shop Local & Save!! Grocery, Meat, Deli, Produce & Lots of Local Wines! 100’s More Items on Sale Throughout the Store!Angels Food Market, started by Harry Croshaw, has been serving the Calaveras community since 1935. Glen, Harry’s son, […]
Sacramento, CA…CAL FIRE announced today that it is accepting applications for business and workforce development projects that advance the business of healthy, resilient forests across California. This grant program encourages private investment in clean technologies, advances innovative wood-processing solutions, and supports the development of a skilled and resilient forest-sector workforce. The purpose of this program […]
Arnold, CA…Calaveras County Public Works Department received messaging that Moran Road in Arnold is now open.If you have any questions or need to report urgent road related issues, please call Calaveras County Public Works Department at (209) 754-6401, during regular business hours (Monday through Friday, 8 am to 4 pm). After regular business hours, please […]
Arnold, CA…Your Lunch Awaits at Arnold Chevron & Deli! Every vacation area has one of those places all the locals go to get great food, great service and great value. Arnold Chevron & Deli is one of those spots. The Deli is open from 9am – 2pm Monday – Saturday. Give em a call at […]
Murphys, CA…Ms. Janet S. McAnnally June 12, 1945 ~ February 16, 2026 (age 80). Janet Sherman MacAnnally was born in New Haven, Connecticut, to Roger Sherman and Janette Ricker Sherman. An only child, Janet cherished her close bond with her parents and was deeply affected by the loss of her beloved father at the age […]
San Andreas, CA…Mr. James Ernest Poe April 5, 1940 ~ February 15, 2026 (age 85). James Ernest Poe, 85, passed away on February 15, 2026. Online condolences can be made at https://www.dieboldfuneral.com/. Funeral arrangements were trusted to San Andreas Memorial Chapel, 254 West St. Charles PO Box 328 San Andreas, CA 95249, (209) 754-3361. To send […]
Arnold, CA…With the power outages & storms the full weekly ad will return next week. Big Trees Market will still have lots of instore savings for your local shopping pleasure. This week we have been reminded more than ever that local resources & shopping options matter. Shop Local, Save & Support Your Community!!
Washington, DC…President Donald J. Trump’s 2026 State of the Union Address
Murphys, CA…Adam Wickert May 5, 1931 ~ February 11, 2026 (age 94). Adam Norman Wickert, a devoted family man, proud veteran, and accomplished engineer, passed away peacefully at the age of 94 on February 11, 2026, in Ames, Iowa. Born on May 5, 1931, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to immigrants Adam and Tabea (Henschel) Wickert, he […]
Plymouth, CA…On February 24th at 10:00 a.m., the new Acorn Ridge Casino will officially open its doors in Plymouth, California. With opening day excitement expected, we anticipate a significant increase in traffic throughout the area. Motorists traveling on State Route 16 and State Route 49 should plan ahead, allow extra travel time, and remain alert […]
Jackson, CA…”The California Highway Patrol will conduct a sobriety checkpoint on Friday, February 27th” Lieutenant King, CHP Amador Area Commander, said today. The checkpoint will be located on SR-49 within the city limits of Jackson. The sobriety checkpoint will be staffed by officers from the California Highway Patrol who are trained in the detection of […]
San Andreas, CA…Meet Sunny (A060435), an intact female Husky/Retriever mix, about 6 months old and weighing 40 pounds. Sunny is a golden girl in both color and spirit. When she first arrived at Calaveras County Animal Services as a stray, she clearly adored people but was understandably cautious around other dogs after a frightening encounter […]
Arnold, CA…The latest detailed weather reports from NWS Sacramento for the West Slope & Motherlode are below… ThePineTree.net Weather Sponsored By Fox Security Detailed forecast for West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada Today Rain. Highs 37 to 52 higher elevations…46 to 60 lower elevations. Prevailing south winds 5 to 15 mph with gusts to around 35 […]
San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office is happy to share a fun moment from this past weekend. In between calls for service, patrol deputies stopped by to support the San Andreas Girl Scout Troop 1244 during their cookie booth at Treats True Value. Unfortunately, Thin Mints were already sold out, and yes, our deputies, […]
Copperopolis, CA…Traffic Update….Toyota 20 ft off Embankment Near Sr4 / Rock Creek Rd. Incident: 0208 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Sr4 / Rock Creek Rd Loc Desc: SR4 AT OBYRNES FERRY Lat/Lon: 37.983367 -120.645401 Detail Information 6:02 PM 3 [9] [Rotation Request Comment] 1039 SAM BERRI 209-728-3931 [Shared] 5:59 PM 2 [6] B49-040 1185 TOYT […]
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Jackson, CA…On Saturday February 21, 2026, at approximately 1:45 p.m. the Jackson Police Department responded to an area of the Jackson Creek behind the Gordon Hill Flower Shop and Davenport Properties for a possible body in the water. Upon arrival, officers located a partially dressed deceased male. The body was recovered from the water and […]
San Andreas, CA…Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women. During American Heart Month in February, Mark Twain Medical Center offers no-cost testing to help local women monitor their heart health. Make time any weekday in February for a comprehensive lipid panel test. It can help identify chronic and new conditions like cholesterol numbers […]
San Andreas, CA…Traffic Update….Possible Injury Collision Near Sr12 / Central Hill Rd Incident: 0119 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr12 / Central Hill Rd Loc Desc: EB NEAR ENTRANCE TO BRISKY HILL Lat/Lon: 38.202006 -120.723010 Detail Information 1:28 PM 6 [22] LE / WAS LL W/ MACH ONE TOW INQ INVLD SAID 1022 1185 [Shared] […]
San Andreas, CA…Calaveras County Office of Emergency Services and Public Works Department have sand available at the following locations. Please limit the number of sandbags to 10 per resident and remember to bring your own shovel. Murphys Fire Station, 37 Jones St. Vista Del Lago Cul-de-sac near Valley Springs Dental, 313 Vista Del Lago Mangili […]
Arnold, CA…As we move out of the most critical phase of this recent winter storm, operations across Calaveras County are transitioning from full-scale rescue and task force missions into sustained recovery efforts. From the onset of the storm, first responders, Public Works crews, utility partners, and fire personnel worked around the clock to reach stranded […]
Arnold, CA…As of this morning PG&E’s outage map is looking like patchwork instead of a heavy wool blanket. Yes, there are still several thousand people without power including the largest block here in Arnold which was hit the hardest of any storm cycle we remember in the last 20 years. Especially in regards to downed […]
Colma, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom, alongside state and community leaders, today signed AB/SB 117, authorizing the California State Transportation Agency (CalSTA) to loan $590 million to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) from the Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program (TIRCP). The Bay Area Transit Loans measure will support and stabilize Bay Area transit services as the […]
Washington, DC…President Donald J. Trump’s 2026 State of the Union Address
Washington, DC…On National Angel Family Day, we remember and honor the thousands of American lives stolen from us by criminal illegal aliens and the deadly drugs they bring across our borders. We stand with the Angel Families, many of whom continue to be left without justice. And we recommit to carrying out the largest mass-deportation […]
Angels Camp & Murphys, CA…Angels Food & Sierra Hills Markets Weekly Ad February 18 ~ Feb 24! Shop Local & Save!! Grocery, Meat, Deli, Produce & Lots of Local Wines! 100’s More Items on Sale Throughout the Store!Angels Food Market, started by Harry Croshaw, has been serving the Calaveras community since 1935. Glen, Harry’s son, […]
