Calaveras County Board of Supervisors Meeting of 4/8/2025

Calaveras County Board of Supervisors Meeting of 4/8/2025

San Andreas, CA…Calaveras County is located in the heart of the California Foothills. It is rich in Gold Rush history, beautiful landscapes, a lifestyle that many want to be a part of, and is home to the world famous Calaveras County Frog Jump Jubilee every May. Calaveras County Board of Supervisors meetings are held on […]

Big Trees Market Weekly Ad with Grocery, Produce, Meat & Deli Specials Through April 15th! Shop Local & Save!

Big Trees Market Weekly Ad with Grocery, Produce, Meat & Deli Specials Through April 15th! Shop Local & Save!

Arnold, CA…Big Trees Market Weekly Ad, Grocery, Produce, Meat & Deli Specials Through April 15th!  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.    

Traffic Update…Possible Injury, Party Trapped Upside Down in Vehicle Near Sr16 / Long Gate Rd

Traffic Update…Possible Injury, Party Trapped Upside Down in Vehicle Near Sr16 / Long Gate Rd

Drytown, CA…Traffic Update…Possible Injury, Party Trapped Upside Down in Vehicle Near Sr16 / Long Gate Rd Incident: 0034 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr16 / Long Gate Rd Loc Desc: JWO Lat/Lon: 38.466416 -120.972759 Detail Information 5:56 AM 11 [26] 94-S2 PER 94-1 LL THE VEH IS O/T [Shared] 5:56 AM 10 [25] [CHP] has […]

Calaveras Board of Supervisors are Back in Action Today

Calaveras Board of Supervisors are Back in Action Today

San Andreas, CA…Calaveras Board of Supervisors are Back in Action Today. The full aenda is below… Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting 4/8/2025 9:00 AM Board of Supervisors Chambers 891 Mountain Ranch Road   San Andreas, CA 95249 Downloads:  Agenda  Agenda Packet Call to Order Roll Call Pledge of Allegiance Staff Announcements This is a time for County staff […]

With Peak Fire Season on Horizon, California Launches Statewide Wildfire Preparedness

With Peak Fire Season on Horizon, California Launches Statewide Wildfire Preparedness

Sacramento, CA…“Prepare your home and property! Start at the house and work your way out.” Millions of Californians will soon see that message as the state launches a new wildfire preparedness campaign to support preparation efforts for fire season. As California heads into peak wildfire season, CAL FIRE is urging residents across the state to […]

Caltrans to Reopen Hwy 89 over Monitor Pass on April 7th

Caltrans to Reopen Hwy 89 over Monitor Pass on April 7th

Markleeville, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will be re-opening State Route 89 (Monitor Pass) for the season at the State Route 4/89 Junction, as of 12:00 p.m., Monday, April 7, 2025. Caltrans maintenance crews have made significant progress with their snow removal operations along Monitor Pass and have deemed it safe for reopening to […]

Leslie W. Brown 1944 ~ 2025

Leslie W. Brown 1944 ~ 2025

Altaville, CA…Leslie W. Brown May 29, 1944 ~ March 15, 2025 (age 80). Leslie Wearn Brown, 80, passed away on March 15, 2025, in Mission Viejo, CA. Leslie was born on May 29, 1944, in CA to parents Leslie F. and Genevieve (Evans) Brown. Leslie was a retired Real Estate Developer. A graveside service was […]

Annual Multi-Agency Active Shooter Scenario-Based Training

Annual Multi-Agency Active Shooter Scenario-Based Training

San Andreas, CA…On March 28, 2025, more than 90 first responders from Calaveras County engaged in active shooter training at the Mountain Oaks School in San Andreas, CA. This training emphasized the collaboration between law enforcement, fire services, and other first responders in accessing and treating victims during a hostile incident, focusing on delivering prompt […]

Ricky “Rick” Lee Batterton 1973 ~ 2025

Ricky “Rick” Lee Batterton 1973 ~ 2025

San Andreas, CA…Ricky “Rick” Lee Batterton April 5, 1973 ~ April 1, 2025 (age 51).  Ricky Lee Batterton, 51, passed away on April 01, 2025, in San Andreas, CA. Ricky was born on April 05, 1973, in Stockton, CA to parents David and Judith (England) Batterton. Ricky was a union electrician. Ricky is survived by […]

Mary “Merry Mary” L. Ash 1948 ~ 2025

Mary “Merry Mary” L. Ash 1948 ~ 2025

San Andreas, CA…Mary “Merry Mary” L. Ash March 3, 1948 ~ April 2, 2025 (age 77).   Mary “Merry Mary” Louise Ash, 77, passed away on April 02, 2025, in San Andreas, CA. Mary was born on March 03, 1948, in Columbus, OH to parents Paul and Louise (Kockrell) Kuder.  A funeral service will be held […]

Angels Food & Sierra Hills Markets Weekly Ad April 2 ~ 8! Shop Local & Save!

Angels Food & Sierra Hills Markets Weekly Ad April 2 ~ 8!  Shop Local & Save!

Angels Camp & Murphys, CA…Angels Food & Sierra Hills Markets Weekly Ad April 2 ~ 8! Shop Local & Save! Angels Food Market, started by Harry Croshaw, has been serving the Calaveras community since 1935. Glen, Harry’s son, eventually took over the store and then passed it along to his son, Mike, who continues to […]

Calaveras Sheriff’s Office Premieres Podcast: A New Avenue for Community Engagement “Calaveras Behind the Badge”

Calaveras Sheriff’s Office Premieres Podcast: A New Avenue for Community Engagement “Calaveras Behind the Badge”

San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras Sheriff’s Office is pleased to release the premiere episode of a podcast series, Calaveras Behind the Badge. This podcast aims to enhance communication, information sharing, and connection within our community. The platform will share important updates, provide insights into public safety, and foster dialogue between law enforcement and residents. Each episode […]

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, […]

Great Savings at Middleton’s Furniture & Appliances! Deeply Rooted in Your Community Since 1955!

Great Savings at Middleton’s Furniture & Appliances! Deeply Rooted in Your Community Since 1955!

Angels Camp, CA…When people buy from us, they don’t just get an appliance, piece of furniture or electronic; they become a member of our family, a family that is there for one another for the life of the product. Whether you want to stop by to learn more—or plan to purchase a major appliance, furniture […]

Chapel in the Pines Sunday Service, April 6th, 2025

Chapel in the Pines Sunday Service, April 6th, 2025

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 […]

Governor Newsom Appeals End of USDA Subsidies Used to Supply Food Banks

Governor Newsom Appeals End of USDA Subsidies Used to Supply Food Banks

Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom sent an appeal to the United States Department of Agriculture today appealing the abrupt and inexplicable termination of funding for California’s Local Food Purchase Assistance (LFPA) Program. Since 2022, California has utilized more than $88.5 million in LFPA funding to support local farmers, strengthen the state’s food supply system, and distribute […]

Traffic Update….Possible Injury ATV Rollover Collision off Pool Station Rd

Traffic Update….Possible Injury ATV Rollover Collision off Pool Station Rd

Angels Camp, CA…Traffic Update….Possible Injury ATV Rollover Collision off Pool Station Rd Incident: 0222 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: 4865 Pool Station Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.143053 -120.661867 Detail Information 4:01 PM 1 [1] 81 YOA MALE — ATV ROLL OVER Unit Information 4:33 PM 6 Unit Cleared 4:25 PM 5 Unit Enroute 4:25 PM […]

Leveraging Favorable Conditions Broadcast Burning to Begin in Groveland

Leveraging Favorable Conditions Broadcast Burning to Begin in Groveland

Groveland, CA…Taking advantage of recent precipitation and proper fuel conditions, crews on the Stanislaus National Forest’s Groveland Ranger District will begin broadcast burning operations on Monday, April 7, 2025 on the China Ridge Burn Units in the area of Hobron Hill. (See attached maps for China Ridge North). “Over the last week to week and […]

Jetty Hartgrove 1920 ~ 2025

Jetty Hartgrove 1920 ~ 2025

Angels Camp, CA…Jetty Hartgrove July 5, 1920 ~ April 2, 2025 (age 104). An obituary is not available at this time for Jetty Hartgrove. 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 Jetty Hartgrove, please visit our floral store. Services Graveside Services […]

Cindi Leonard 1954 ~ 2025

Cindi Leonard 1954 ~ 2025

Angels Camp, CA…Cindi Leonard October 2, 1954 ~ April 2, 2025 (age 70). An obituary is not available at this time for Cindi Leonard. 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 Cindi Leonard, please visit our floral store.

Job Growth Remained Strong in March Even as Shift Away from Government Jobs Begins

Job Growth Remained Strong in March Even as Shift Away from Government Jobs Begins

Washington, DC…Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 228,000 in March, and the unemployment rate changed little at 4.2 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Job gains occurred in health care, in social assistance, and in transportation and warehousing. Employment also increased in retail trade, partially reflecting the return of workers from a […]