Burning Suspension Lifted in the TCU, CAL FIRE Burn Permits Required November 6th!

Burning Suspension Lifted in the TCU, CAL FIRE Burn Permits Required November 6th!

San Andreas, CA…The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit has announced effective at 8:00 a.m. on Friday, November 6, 2026, all hazard reduction burning will require a permit within State Responsibility Areas of Tuolumne County, Calaveras County, Eastern Stanislaus County and Eastern San Joaquin County. With wildfire risk being reduced […]

November 3rd, 2026, Calaveras County Unofficial Election Results (Updated)

November 3rd, 2026, Calaveras County Unofficial Election Results (Updated)

San Andreas, CA…Unofficial results for the November 3, 2026, General Election have been posted. The 10:00 p.m. update is expected to be the final scheduled release on Election Night, though additional updates may be posted if needed. Election results were updated today. The next update will be available by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, November 6, […]

Lilia Maxwell January 1935 ~ 2026

Lilia Maxwell January 1935 ~ 2026

Copperopolis, CA…Lilia Maxwell January 19, 1935 ~ October 22, 2026 (age 91).   An obituary is not available at this time for Lilia Maxwell. 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 Lilia Maxwell, please visit our floral […]

Mrs. Pamela Lee Seabrook 1944 ~ 2026

Mrs. Pamela Lee Seabrook 1944 ~ 2026

Copperopolis, CA…Mrs. Pamela Lee Seabrook September 18, 1944 ~ October 14, 2026 (age 82). An obituary is not available at this time for Mrs. Pamela Lee Seabrook. 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 Mrs. Pamela […]

One-Lane Signalized Traffic Control O’Byrnes Ferry Road Bridge Starting 10.12.26

One-Lane Signalized Traffic Control O’Byrnes Ferry Road Bridge Starting 10.12.26

Copperopolis, CA…Beginning Monday, October 12, 2026, and continuing through mid – December 2026, one-lane signalized traffic control will take place on the O’Byrnes Ferry Road Bridge. The bridge will be reduced to one lane, and portable temporary traffic signals will be installed at either end of the bridge. Motorists should expect intermittent traffic delays over […]

3rd Year Anniversary Party at The Copper Cellar The Town Square At Copper Valley

3rd Year Anniversary Party at The Copper Cellar The Town Square At Copper Valley

Copperopolis, CA…Join us for our 3rd Year Anniversary Party at The Copper Cellar. The event is Saturday 10/10 at 10:30am-Noon as a gesture of appreciation to our awesome students, community, and supporters! We’ll have complementary small bites, beverages, DawnStar Jewelry, and free GIVEWAY prizes in collaboration with 2 new retail shops in the Copper Town […]

Live Music @ Prospect 772 Featuring Breakaway – Blues Infused Rock

Live Music @ Prospect 772 Featuring Breakaway – Blues Infused Rock

Angels Camp, CA…We’re excited to announce the lineup for our 772 Concert Series! Tickets are on sale now through our website, prospect772.com/calendar • August 1 – Midnight Flyer (Eagles Tribute) – $27.72 online | $30 at the door • September 19 – Star Dogs (70’s Pop/Dance) – $12.77 online | $15 at the door • […]

Mr. Paul Francis Curley Jr. 1958 ~ 2026

Mr. Paul Francis Curley Jr. 1958 ~ 2026

Copperopolis, CA…Mr. Paul Francis Curley Jr. November 21, 1958 ~ September 26, 2026 (age 67). An obituary is not available at this time for Mr. Paul Francis Curley Jr.. 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 Mr. […]

Mrs. Sue Cates 1930 ~ 2026

Mrs. Sue Cates 1930 ~ 2026

Copperopolis, CA…Mrs. Sue Cates February 5, 1930 ~ September 25, 2026 (age 96). An obituary is not available at this time for Mrs. Sue Cates. 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 Mrs. Sue Cates, please […]

Traffic Update….Big Rig Hanging Off of Obyrnes Ferry Bridge

Traffic Update….Big Rig Hanging Off of Obyrnes Ferry Bridge

Copperopolis, CA…Traffic Update….Big Rig Hanging Off of Obyrnes Ferry Bridge. Incident: 0345 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Obyrnes Ferry Rd / Old O Byrnes Ferry Rd Loc Desc: ON THE BRIDGE Lat/Lon: 37.895150 -120.565097 Detail Information 3:45 PM 22 [36] 1039 61-3 VIA LL [Shared] 3:44 PM 21 [35] [Notification] [CHP]-PER CALAVERAS SO WILL HAVE […]

Mr. Mark Swain Carr 1964 ~ 2026

Mr. Mark Swain Carr 1964 ~ 2026

Copperopolis, CA…Mr. Mark Swain Carr August 20, 1964 ~ September 13, 2026 (age 62). An obituary is not available at this time for Mr. Mark Swain Carr. 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 Mr. Mark Swain Carr, please visit our […]

Mr. Louis Alfred Breakfield 1928 ~ 2026

Mr. Louis Alfred Breakfield 1928 ~ 2026

Copperopolis, CA…Mr. Louis Alfred Breakfield September 26, 1928 ~ August 29, 2026 (age 97). An obituary is not available at this time for Mr. Louis Alfred Breakfield. 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 Mr. Louis Alfred Breakfield, please visit our floral […]

Traffic Update….Major Injury Vehicle Off Roadway Collision Near Obyrnes Ferry Rd / Black Creek Dr

Traffic Update….Major Injury Vehicle Off Roadway Collision Near Obyrnes Ferry Rd / Black Creek Dr

Copperopolis, CA…Traffic Update….Major Injury Vehicle Off Roadway Collision Near Obyrnes Ferry Rd / Black Creek Dr Incident: 0142 Type: Trfc Collision-Major Inj Location: Obyrnes Ferry Rd / Black Creek Dr Loc Desc: SB JNO Lat/Lon: 37.951567 -120.613466 Detail Information 10:27 AM 7 [24] [Notification] [CHP]-Problem changed from 1181-Trfc Collision-Minor Inj to 1180-Trfc Collision-Major Inj 9:45 […]

Mr. John William Luse 1948 ~ 2026

Mr. John William Luse 1948 ~ 2026

Copperopolis, CA…Mr. John William Luse February 5, 1948 ~ August 17, 2026 (age 78). An obituary is not available at this time for Mr. John William Luse. 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 Mr. John William Luse, please visit our […]

Mr. Darren Johnson 1964 ~ 2026

Mr. Darren Johnson 1964 ~ 2026

Copperopolis, CA…Mr. Darren Johnson April 2, 1964 ~ August 7, 2026 (age 62). An obituary is not available at this time for Mr. Darren Johnson. 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 Mr. Darren Johnson, please visit our floral store.

Mrs. Anita Raye Gilliam 1950 ~ 2026

Mrs. Anita Raye Gilliam 1950 ~ 2026

Copperopolis, CA…Mrs. Anita Raye Gilliam May 9, 1950 ~ July 28, 2026 (age 76).   An obituary is not available at this time for Mrs. Anita Raye Gilliam. 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 Mrs. Anita Raye Gilliam, please visit […]

Gann Fire Evacuation Warnings Cross Hwy 4 to South and Hwy 49 to the East

Gann Fire Evacuation Warnings Cross Hwy 4 to South and Hwy 49 to the East

San Andreas, CA…Gann Fire – Community Update, The Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office of Emergency Services (OES) is continuing to monitor the Gann Fire, which originated near Hogan Dam Road and Gann Road, south of New Hogan Lake. As of approximately 10:59 A.M., the fire is estimated at approximately 3,759 acres. There are several updated EVACUATION […]

CCSO Gann Fire Evacuation & Road Closures Update

CCSO Gann Fire Evacuation & Road Closures Update

San Andreas, CA….The Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office of Emergency Services (OES) is continuing to monitor the Gann Fire, which originated near Hogan Dam Road and Gann Road, south of New Hogan Lake. Our priorities remain the same: working together through Unified Command with CAL FIRE, local fire departments, and our emergency response partners to protect […]

Gann Fire Heads Past 3,000 Acres, Bear Mountain Towers in Fire Path

Gann Fire Heads Past 3,000 Acres, Bear Mountain Towers in Fire Path

Valley Springs, CA…The Gann Fire has now scorched 3,000 plus acres. No update on structures lost if any but the Bear Mountain Communication towers are in the fire’s path and the fire cameras are already off line and have been for a couple of hours at least. In the photos below you have a shot […]

Red Cross Opens Gann Fire Evacuation Shelter

Red Cross Opens Gann Fire Evacuation Shelter

Valley Springs, CA…Alert. The American Red Cross has opened an evacuation shelter for community members displaced by the Gann Fire. Shelter Location: Jenny Lind Veterans Memorial Hall 300 W Daphne Street Valley Springs, CA 95252 Red Cross volunteers will provide safe shelter, water, meals, emotional support and additional resources to evacuees impacted by the wildfire. […]

Mr. George Forrest Pickerill 1945 ~ 2026

Mr. George Forrest Pickerill 1945 ~ 2026

Copperopolis, CA…Mr. George Forrest Pickerill June 1, 1945 ~ July 3, 2026 (age 81). George Forrest Pickerill III, age 81 of Copperopolis California passed away on July 3, 2026. He was born on June 1, 1945 in Charlottesville, Virginia to George Forrest Pickerill II and Barbara Jesse. He served in the United States Air Force […]

Stars & Stripes Copper Valley Town Square Fireworks Start at 7:30pm

Stars & Stripes Copper Valley Town Square Fireworks Start at 7:30pm

Copperopolis, CA…The Stars & Stripes 4th of July Celebration at The Town Square at Copper Valley in Copperopolis, CA, is a major holiday event featuring fireworks, live music, vendors, food, and water slides. Time (Saturday) 2:00 pm – 8:00 pm Location The Town Square at Copper Valley 100 Town Square Road, Copperopolis, CA 95228 Organizer […]

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