Carolyn Thomson 1954 ~ 2026

Carolyn Thomson 1954 ~ 2026

Avery, CA…Carolyn Thomson April 28, 1954 ~ January 6, 2026 (age 71). An obituary is not available at this time for Carolyn Thomson. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Carolyn Thomson, please visit our floral store.

Mr. Calvin Waid 1938 ~ 2026

Mr. Calvin Waid 1938 ~ 2026

Valley Springs, CA…Mr. Calvin Waid December 30, 1938 ~ January 6, 2026 (age 87).  Calvin Waid, 87, passed away on January 06, 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 flowers to the family […]

Mr. Eugene Wessels 1946 ~ 2025

Mr. Eugene Wessels 1946 ~ 2025

West Point, CA…Mr. Eugene Wessels April 12, 1946 ~ December 31, 2025 (age 79).  Eugene Wessels, 79, passed away on December 31, 2025. 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 flowers to the family […]

Mr. Harlan Richard Roth, Jr. 1943 ~ 2025

Mr. Harlan Richard Roth, Jr. 1943 ~ 2025

West Point, CA…Mr. Harlan Richard Roth, Jr. April 29, 1943 ~ December 11, 2025 (age 82). Harlan Richard Roth, Jr., 82, passed away on December 11, 2025. 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) […]

Comprehensive Safety Action Plan Community Meetings (First One is Tonight)!

Comprehensive Safety Action Plan Community Meetings (First One is Tonight)!

San Andreas, CA…Calaveras County is developing a Comprehensive Safety Action Plan (CSAP) to improve roadway safety. The CSAP will provide a plan for reducing roadway fatalities and serious injuries. The CSAP will include strategies to improve safety as well as a framework for implementing the strategies. Join us at one of five District community meetings […]

President Trump on Tariffs & Upcoming Supreme Court Decision

President Trump on Tariffs & Upcoming Supreme Court Decision

Washington, DC…The actual numbers that we would have to pay back if, for any reason, the Supreme Court were to rule against the United States of America on Tariffs, would be many Hundreds of Billions of Dollars, and that doesn’t include the amount of “payback” that Countries and Companies would require for the Investments they […]

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome H. Powell on Trump Admin Actions on FED Remodel

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome H. Powell on Trump Admin Actions on FED Remodel

Washington, DC…Good evening. On Friday, the Department of Justice served the Federal Reserve with grand jury subpoenas, threatening a criminal indictment related to my testimony before the Senate Banking Committee last June. That testimony concerned in part a multi-year project to renovate historic Federal Reserve office buildings. I have deep respect for the rule of […]

Hey Good People!! Copious Amounts of Sunshine & Prime Conditions in Bear Valley ~ Mattly Trent

Hey Good People!!  Copious Amounts of Sunshine & Prime Conditions in Bear Valley ~ Mattly Trent

Bear Valley, CA…Hey Good People!  Welcome to a new week and beautiful wintertime weather.  As I mentioned yesterday, high pressure ridging has parked itself over the West Coast and brings with it copious amounts of sunshine over the next 7-10 days. With a high of 41F and an ENE wind in the teens and some […]

Big Trees Market Weekly Ad with Grocery, Produce, Meat & Deli Specials Through January 13th! Shop Local & Save!

Big Trees Market Weekly Ad with Grocery, Produce, Meat & Deli Specials Through January 13th! Shop Local & Save!

Arnold, CA…Big Trees Market Weekly Ad with Grocery, Produce, Meat & Deli Specials Through January 13th! Shop Local & Save!!  Big Trees Market is working hard to keep the shelves stocked for you! Part of your community for generations. Click on an image below for full sized version.

Angels Food & Sierra Hills Markets Weekly Ad January 7 ~ Jan 13! Shop Local & Save!

Angels Food & Sierra Hills Markets Weekly Ad January 7 ~ Jan 13!  Shop Local & Save!

Angels Camp & Murphys, CA…Angels Food & Sierra Hills Markets Weekly Ad January 7 ~ Jan 13! 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, […]

Larry Ginn 1949 ~ 2026

Larry Ginn 1949 ~ 2026

Murphys, CA…Larry Ginn August 5, 1949 ~ January 2, 2026 (age 76). Sadly Larry passed away in his home on January 2nd his loving heart finally stopped. Everyone knew him as Chick, (Doyle’s dad) he was much loved by his two sons Steven and Andy, adored by his ten grandchildren and before leaving us he […]

Kioti Tractors & Off Road Vehicles from A1 Sharpening, Give Your Dirt Some Love!

Kioti Tractors & Off Road Vehicles from A1 Sharpening, Give Your Dirt Some Love!

San Andreas, CA…A-1 has been Serving Calaveras county, central California valley and surrounding areas since 2007. They offer full service repair and sales of tractors, mowers, trimmers, chainsaws, logsplitters, generators and rototillers. In addition, they provide sharpening service for chainsaws, mower blades and circular saw blades. They are located at 660 E. St. Charles St, […]

Make Mila Part of Your Family Today!!

Make Mila Part of Your Family Today!!

San Andreas, CA…Meet Mila (A059353), a spirited senior still waiting for her home.  Mila is an eight-year-old, 51-pound female German Shepherd mix who has been waiting at Calaveras County Animal Services since August — far too long for a dog with so much personality and heart. While the “mix” part of her breed description may […]

Cal Band Weekend Recap + Winter Explosion Ahead at Bear Valley Resort!

Cal Band Weekend Recap + Winter Explosion Ahead at Bear Valley Resort!

Bear Valley, CA…Cal Band Weekend Recap + Winter Explosion Ahead   Yesterday was a high-energy day on the mountain as the Cal Band skied and rode down Cub Meadow, along with two additional performances across the resort. Their energy always brings something special to the hill, and it continues to be one of our favorite […]

Chapel in the Pines January 11th Service, 2026

Chapel in the Pines January 11th Service, 2026

Arnold, CA…Chapel in the Pines is an Evangelical Covenant church located in the Sierra Nevada mountain community of Arnold. Arnold is an attraction for many visitors due to the many recreation opportunities, such as Big Trees State Park, Bear Valley Ski Resort, Lake Alpine, Ebbetts Pass, and more. Our essential beliefs are summed up in […]

Transformer Explosion Near Chinese Camp Caused Widespread Power Outages ~ Tuolumne Sheriff’s Office

Transformer Explosion Near Chinese Camp Caused Widespread Power Outages ~ Tuolumne Sheriff’s Office

Chinese Camp, CA…Final Update: Deputies have been released from the scene and all evacuations have been lifted. Additionally, responding crews were able to determine the explosion was due to a transformer and the location of the explosion was later determined to be at Engie, a facility neighboring the Ultrapower facility. Original: Reported Battery Explosion in […]

Traffic Update….Phone Collision Notification Yesterday to Old Priest Grade Fatal Collision Recovery Today!

Traffic Update….Phone Collision Notification Yesterday to Old Priest Grade Fatal Collision Recovery Today!

Groveland, CA…Traffic Update….Phone Collision Notification Yesterday to Old Priest Grade Fatal Collision Recovery Today! CHP Received an iphone traffic collision notification yesterday afternoon. CHP’s CAD system had to incident reports in their system yesterday. One was from a family member that received a notification that a family member had been involved in the collision. First […]

Winter & Even Snow Camping at Big Trees State Park

Winter & Even Snow Camping at Big Trees State Park

Arnold, CA…We see you, hardcore campers 😎 ❄️. Yes, you can snow camp! Our maintenance crew plows sites 1-11 so they are available year-round, even in the snow (thank you maintenance!). The campsites are first-come, first-served and there is a bathroom with running water in a heated space. Did we mention hot showers? You pay […]

Traffic Update….Minor Injury Collision with Overturned Vehicle Near Hwy 49 & Hwy 26.

Traffic Update….Minor Injury Collision with Overturned Vehicle Near Hwy 49 & Hwy 26.

Mokelumne Hill, CA…Traffic Update….Minor Injury Collision with Overturned Vehicle Near Hwy 49 & Hwy 26. Incident: 0130 Type: Trfc Collision-Minor Inj Location: Sr49 / Sr26 Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.297792 -120.704669 Detail Information 12:27 PM 8 [17] [Notification] [CHP]-Problem changed from 1179-Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt to 1181-Trfc Collision-Minor Inj by CHP [Shared] 11:42 AM 7 [14] [Rotation […]

These Conditions Won’t Wait! Best Conditions of the Year at Bear Valley!

These Conditions Won’t Wait!  Best Conditions of the Year at Bear Valley!

Bear Valley, CA…The best conditions on the mountain are now! The 4″ of fresh snow and cold temps have delivered some of the best conditions we’ve had all season, now is the time to get up here! From Cal band, to live music, to the Rasmussen Classic – we’ve got an action packed weekend lined […]

Your Winter Adventures Await at Bear Valley Adventure Company!!

Your Winter Adventures Await at Bear Valley Adventure Company!!

Bear Valley, CA…The Winter Wonderland that is Bear Valley is ready for all your Bear Valley Adventures. A full slate of activities awaits. Classic Ski Clinic 1/10/26 Our first Classic Ski Clinic with Paul Gehres is coming up on Jan. 10th at 9:30am. Designed for intermediate and above skiers, this clinic provides personal feedback to challenge and […]

Bret Harte High School Announces 1st Semester Honor Roll

Bret Harte High School Announces 1st Semester Honor Roll

Angels Camp, CA – Bret Harte High School is proud to recognize 340 students for achieving academic excellence during the first semester of the 2025-2026 school year. These students have earned a place on the Honor Roll, demonstrating exceptional dedication and commitment to their studies. “We are incredibly proud of these students for their hard […]