New Melones Reservoir Drowning Investigation

New Melones Reservoir Drowning Investigation

Angels Camp, CA…On Wednesday, June 14th, 2023, at approximately 5:00 PM, the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office received a report regarding a drowning incident at the New Melones Reservoir. The victim, a 39-year-old male from Europe who was not a resident of Calaveras County, was visiting family in the area at the time. Deputies from the […]

Prescribed Burns to Continue Between Pinecrest & Cold Springs

Prescribed Burns to Continue Between Pinecrest & Cold Springs

Pinecrest, CA…If conditions permit, prescribed burning operations will occur along the Crabtree Road between Cold Springs and Pinecrest for the next three days (June 21st- June 23rd). Crabtree Road will be closed from Highway 108 to the intersection of Forest Road 4N11/4N26 to protect the safety of firefighters and the public during prescribed burn operations. […]

The BlowBacks Tonight at Brice Station for Music in the Parks 2023!

The BlowBacks Tonight at Brice Station for Music in the Parks 2023!

Murphys, CA…Hey, Calaveras! The Calaveras Arts Council presents The BlowBacks, horns and all, THIS WEDNESDAY evening from 6:30-8:00 at beautiful Brice Station Vineyards, on Highway 4, just above Murphys. This is a FREE concert, so bring your lawn chairs and enjoy classic blues, funk, jazz, and Motown-see you there! PS: Bring a picnic dinner, but […]

Calaveras Community Foundation (CCF) Announces Annual Competitive Grants Period for 2023

Calaveras Community Foundation (CCF) Announces Annual Competitive Grants Period for 2023

Angels Camp, CA…The Calaveras Community Foundation is seeking applicants for its 2023 competitive grants. Any project submitted by a qualified applicant will be considered. A wide variety of projects is being sought, but because of new funding sources available this year, special emphasis will be placed on applications addressing food scarcity, mental health issues and […]

Sender’s Market Weekly Ad & Grocery Specials June 21 ~ 27! Shop Local & Save!!

Sender’s Market Weekly Ad & Grocery Specials June 21 ~ 27! Shop Local & Save!!

Mountain Ranch, CA…In 1950, we started out as a family operation with Erich’s father and mother, August and Freida Sender, in a century-old adobe building. The upstairs was home to the Sender family, and the first floor included groceries, a meat market, a bar, and a small eating place called Opa’s Smokehouse. On Christmas morning […]

Calaveras County Grand Jury Report – Teach An Old Dog New Tricks

Calaveras County Grand Jury Report – Teach An Old Dog New Tricks

San Andreas, CA…The 2022-2023 Calaveras County Civil Grand Jury has released a report entitled “Teaching An Old Dog New Tricks”. The Summary section of the report states why the grand jury undertook the investigation and notes the report’s most significant issues, findings, and recommendations, as follows: “The Calaveras County Civil Grand Jury’s (CCGJ) decision to investigate […]

Traffic Update….Vehicle vs Ed’s Cocktail Lounge near Joaquin Gully Rd / Fuller Rd

Traffic Update….Vehicle vs Ed’s Cocktail Lounge near Joaquin Gully Rd / Fuller Rd

Twain Harte, CA…Traffic Update….Vehicle vs Ed’s Cocktail Lounge near Joaquin Gully Rd / Fuller Rd Incident: 00073 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Joaquin Gully Rd / Fuller Rd Loc Desc: ED’S COCKTAIL LOUNGE Lat/Lon: 38.039386 -120.229702 Detail Information 8:42 AM 3 [11] 1039 3A // CALL# 31831 // VICS TOWING ENRT 8:38 AM 2 [9] […]

President Biden’s California Remarks on Climate Resilience

President Biden’s California Remarks on Climate Resilience

Palo Alto, CA…Well, thank you, Chiena, for that introduction. Governor Newsom, I tell you what: It’s nice to be here, as you said, working on something that’s a positive thing going forward, and not fixing something that happened very — very badly. We’ve spent a lot of time in helicopters flying over areas that needed […]

Big Trees Market Weekly Ad, Grocery, Produce, Meat & Deli Specials June 21 ~ 27! Shop Local & Save!

Big Trees Market Weekly Ad, Grocery, Produce, Meat & Deli Specials June 21 ~ 27!  Shop Local & Save!

Arnold, CA…Big Trees Market is working hard to keep the shelves stocked for you! They have also implemented enhanced safety, cleaning and social distancing procedures in the store. These include plastic shields between staff and public in the checkstands. Click on an image below for full sized version.

Lace Up Your Running Shoes for the 2023 Firecracker Mile!

Lace Up Your Running Shoes for the 2023 Firecracker Mile!

Arnold, CA…This one mile race occurs immediately before the Arnold Independence Day Parade, and it’s a great way to participate in the day’s festivities if you aren’t already on a parade float. Runners get a race tshirt, post-race snacks, and there are prizes for the top three in each age group. Find us on facebook […]

Handsome Young Chaz is Your Next Love

Handsome Young Chaz is Your Next Love

San Andreas, CA…May we introduce you to handsome young Chaz (AO55770), a male German Shepherd Husky mix who is 6 months old and weighing 54 pounds? He’d make a wonderful companion. Chaz and his 3 sisters were surrendered by owners who could not care for them. He has not been well socialized, yet with the attention […]

Calaveras County Grand Jury Report – Every Day is Earth Day

Calaveras County Grand Jury Report – Every Day is Earth Day

San Andreas, CA…The 2022-2023 Calaveras County Civil Grand Jury has released a report entitled “Calaveras County Fire and Environment: Every Day is Earth Day”.  The Summary section of the report states why the grand jury undertook the investigation and notes the report’s most significant issues, findings, and recommendations, as follows: “In our effort to identify areas […]

Oak Fire Arson Arrest

Oak Fire Arson Arrest

Mariposa, CA…CAL FIRE Law Enforcement Officers arrested 71-year-old Edward Fredrick Wackerman on Friday, June 16, 2023, in Mariposa County. Through an extensive investigation Wackerman, a local Mariposa resident, was identified as the suspect responsible for igniting the Oak fire in July 2022. The Oak fire occurred in the Midpines area in Mariposa County. The Oak […]

Deputies Search for Missing Man Last Seen Swimming in Lake Don Pedro

Deputies Search for Missing Man Last Seen Swimming in Lake Don Pedro

Lake Don Pedro, CA…On Friday June 16th at about 12:30 in the afternoon, deputies responded to Don Pedro Lake, near South Bay and Rogers Creek for a report of a man who was last seen swimming in the water and was missing. TCSO deputies and Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office boat patrol deputies utilized a Remotely […]

Eat Where the Locals Eat at Arnold Chevron & Deli! Order Lunch Today at 209.795.1301

Eat Where the Locals Eat at Arnold Chevron & Deli!  Order Lunch Today at 209.795.1301

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 […]

The 2023 Arnold Independence Day Parade is July 1st! Get Your Entries In!

The 2023 Arnold Independence Day Parade is July 1st!  Get Your Entries In!

Arnold, CA…Get your entries in for the 2023 GABA Independence Day Parade! This year’s theme is “Celebrating Freedom”! You can Celebrate Freedom even more by entering this year’s parade! Just Click HERE for the 2023 Parade Entry Form. The GABA Independence Day Parade will roll down Hwy 4 in Arnold right after the Firecracker Mile […]

Governor Newsom Welcomes President Biden Back to California, Highlights New Investments in Climate Action and Clean Energy

Governor Newsom Welcomes President Biden Back to California, Highlights New Investments in Climate Action and Clean Energy

Palo Alto, CA…President Biden, alongside Governor Newsom, announced a $600 million investment for climate resilience projects across the country and $67 million to help build power lines to support the state’s transition to 100% clean electricity – emphasizing the need to accelerate these sorts of projects to fight back against climate change. Governor Gavin Newsom […]

Governor Newsom Proclaims Juneteenth Day of Observance

Governor Newsom Proclaims Juneteenth Day of Observance

Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom issued a proclamation declaring “Juneteenth National Freedom Day: A Day of Observance” in the State of California.  California will celebrate Juneteenth as a state holiday for the first time this June under legislation enacted into law this year.  The text of the proclamation can be found below: PROCLAMATION America does not only celebrate […]

Pine Mountain Lake Vegetation Management Program

Pine Mountain Lake Vegetation Management Program

San Andreas, CA…The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CALFIRE) Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit will be conducting a prescribed burning operation on the Pine Mountain Lake (PML) Vegetation Management Program (VMP) site, on Thursday, June 22, 2023. This project is located north of Ferretti Road between Tioga High School and Boitano Road. Burning operations will be […]

Stanislaus NF to Begin RX Burn Operations Near Pinecrest

Stanislaus NF to Begin RX Burn Operations Near Pinecrest

Sonora, CA…Taking advantage of favorable weather conditions and availability of resources, crews with the Stanislaus National Forest will begin prescribed fire operations in the Experimental Forest, approximately two miles southeast of the Pinecrest area. Operations are set to begin within the next week and crews will look to burn approximately 44 acres. The prescribed burn […]