Yosemite, CA…This morning, park officials were informed that a firefighter from Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks was killed in the line of duty on the Ferguson Fire in Mariposa County. The firefighter’s identity is being withheld until appropriate family notifications have been made. The fatal incident occurred earlier this morning. At the time, the […]
White Pines, CA…Although he may not physically be with us anymore, his memory is very much alive. Ron Cooper moved to the Arnold area over 40 years ago. He proudly built his business and raised his family. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend to all whole knew him. Ron was not a […]
San Andreas, CA…Desiree Licon was born July 21st, 1990 in San Jose, CA and passed away July 15, 2018 in San Andreas, CA. She was an accomplished Cheerleader from the young age of 7 years old, cheering for Pop Warner and competitive cheer teams. Desiree was active in Dance and Drama and always loved to […]
Arnold, CA…It is with deep regret that the Ebbetts Pass Fire District must announce the passing of one of our Board of Directors John Daniel “Dan” Leary. The funeral service will be held on Sunday, August 5th at 3:00 PM at Ebbetts Pass Fire District Station 1, located at 1037 Blagen Road in Arnold, CA […]
Modesto, CA – Below is the live stream link for CAL FIRE Heavy Fire Equipment Operator, Braden Varney. The Celebration of Life, live stream will start at 11:00 a.m. The service will be live streamed online at: https://vimeo.com/calfire. Service Information: Location: The House Modesto, 1601 Coffee Road, Modesto, CA 95355 Date: Monday, July 23, 2018. […]
San Andreas, CA…On July 19, 2018, at approximately 1310 hours, a San Andreas man was driving a 1966 Chevy C10 truck, eastbound on Russell Road, approaching Market Street, at an unknown speed. For a yet to be determined reason, He made an unsafe turning movement and steered his pickup to the left. The front of […]
San Andreas, CA…It is with great sadness that the family of Bryan Fredrick Parks announces his passing after a brief illness, on Tuesday July 10, 2018 at the age of 86 years. Bryan will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 32 years Kathleen (Kay) and his children, Kathy, Frank, Bryan Jr., Laurie, Michael, and […]
Angels Camp, CA…The sad notifications have been made and CHP has released updated details on the fatal collision we reported earlier on. From CHP..”On July 15, 2018, at approximately 1920 hours, Dorthea J Martz was driving her 2005 Subaru eastbound on Vallecito Road, east of Rolleri Bypass at a high rate of speed. Mr. Sanders […]
Delano, CA…Kern Valley State Prison (KVSP) officials are investigating the July 15 death of an inmate as a homicide. At around 9 p.m. Sunday, a correctional officer conducting a security check on Facility A found inmate Eric Moreno, 30, unresponsive in his cell. An alarm was sounded and staff immediately began lifesaving measures. Moreno was […]
Angels Camp, CA…On July 15, 2018, at approximately 1920 hours, Party #1 was driving her 2005 Subaru eastbound on Vallecito Road, east of Rolleri Bypass at a high rate of speed. Mr. Sanders was driving his 1980 Ford westbound on Vallecito Road, east of Rolleri Bypass at 40 mph approaching the 2005 Subaru. Party #1 […]
Jamestown, CA…On Sunday, July 15, 2018, at approximately 6:14 pm, a 91 year old male Sonora resident was driving a 1993 Toyota Camry eastbound on State Route 120/108, approaching Yosemite Junction. At this time, 42 year old Berkeley resident, Julieta Pisani-McCarthy, was driving a 2017 Ford Fiesta, westbound on State Route 120 intending to make […]
Washington, DC…The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Freedom’s Sentinel. Sgt. 1st Class Christopher Andrew Celiz, 32, from Summerville, South Carolina, died, July 12, in Afghanistan, of wounds sustained as a result of enemy small arms fire while conducting operations in support of a medical evacuation landing […]
Washington, DC…The Department of Defense announced today the death of an airman who was supporting Operation Inherent Resolve. Staff Sgt. James T. Grotjan, 26, of Waterford, Connecticut, died July 12 at the Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, Germany, from injuries sustained in a non-combat related incident July 8 at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. […]
El Portal, CA…It is with deep sadness that CAL FIRE can confirm that this morning while battling the Ferguson Fire on the Sierra National Forest, CAL FIRE Heavy Fire Equipment Operator Braden Varney from the CAL FIRE Madera-Mariposa-Merced Unit was tragically killed. He leaves behind a wife and two small children. Please join us in […]
Arnold, CA…Kathryn “Kit” Yarnell, 9/28/21 – 7/9/18. She was born in Philadelphia, PA to Rebecca & Howard Dickey. Married to Marvin “Marv” Yarnell 6/14/41. Kit retired as a counselor for the San Mateo County Office of Education. She moved to Arnold with Marv in 1980. She was a long time member of the Independence Hall […]
San Andreas, CA…Thomas James Milligan, July 9, 1945 – July 5th, 2018. Thomas James Milligan, Military Veteran, wine maker, artist, water master, computer engineer, inventor, coach, and jack of all trades, died Thursday just four days prior to his 73rd birthday from cancer. Tom, as he was known to his friends and family, spent his […]
Angels Camp, CA…On July 1, 2018 at approximately 5:00 AM, a 2012 Chevrolet Equinox being driven by 55 year old Angels Camp resident, Jutta Larson, struck a pedestrian on South Main Street just north of Mayo Street. The pedestrian was identified as 60 year old Angels Camp resident, Jon VanWey. For unknown reasons, VanWey was […]
Sacramento, CA…On behalf of all Californians, Governor Brown and First Lady Anne Gust Brown honor Cpl. Joseph Maciel, who bravely gave his life in service to our state and nation. The Governor and First Lady extend their deepest condolences to his family and friends at this difficult time. In memorial, Governor Brown ordered that flags […]
San Andreas, CA…The following media release is to update information on the officer involved shooting that occurred on Mountain Ranch Road on 7-5-18. As previously reported, Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office Deputies and CHP Officers responded around 2145 hours to multiple 911 calls regarding a man waiving a gun and acting strangely in the roadway. Upon […]
Copperopolis, CA…Edward Lucien Gouzenne was born on March 21, 1949 in Modesto, California. Ed was a fourth-generation Calaveras County resident and lived there all of his life. He graduated from Calaveras High School in 1967. Ed was traveling with his wife on an RV trip, through Medford, Oregon, when he became ill. Ed passed away […]
Angels Camp, CA…Marilynn Darlene Want Davis Hunt, went home to the Lord Thursday, June 28th at the age of 80. A resident of Angels Camp for 46 years. Marilynn was born in Crows Landing California, June 26, 1938 in a Presbyterian parsonage at 4:30 AM on a Sunday morning. Marilynn was blessed by love twice. […]
Copperopolis, CA..On July 4, 2018 at approximately 1403 hours, Jensen was driving her 2010 Jeep northbound on O’Byrnes Ferry Road approaching Duchess Drive at an undetermined speed. Glover was driving his 2009 Scion southbound on O’Byrnes Ferry Road approaching Duchess Drive at an undetermined speed. As the two vehicles reached Duchess Drive, Jensen made a […]
Angels Camp, CA…Terry Dan Martin was born in Alpine, Texas on December 18, 1960, and departed this world suddenly and unexpectedly in his sleep on June 25, 2018. Terry attended Mark Twain Elementary and Bret Harte High School, graduating in the Class of ’78. After high school, he served in the United States Air Force […]
Copperopolis, CA…From the Copperopolis Fire Protection District…”Tomorrow, all firefighters able to participate in the Ed Gouzenne and family escort and honor guard should meet at station 1 at 5 PM. Please wear your Class B’s. There should be room enough for everyone in all our vehicles. We will meet up with Eds family at the […]
Murphys, CA…Josephine Moller, November 25, 1923 to June 21, 2018. A very special person just passed away: “Mom” to us kids; “Auntie Jo” to four generations of nieces and nephews; “Gramzie” to her grand and great-grandchildren. Born in a farmhouse in Hughson, California, to Italian immigrants Theresa and Narcisco Simi, Josephine grew up in Modesto. […]
Angels Camp, CA…It is with great sadness that the family of Raymond Wright, Known to friends as “Ray” Passed away on Sunday June 17th, 2018, at the age of 72. Ray will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 52 years, Jean Wright and his children, Renee Herzog, Cristal Wright and Desiree Ammons. Ray will […]
Arnold, CA…Marcella P. Crawford, 78, died on June 11, 2018, in Placerville after living fully and courageously with Stage 4 breast cancer for nearly six years. Marcy and her late husband, Joe, had been long-time Arnold residents. She recently moved to Placerville to be nearer family. Marcy was born on June 27, 1939, in Brooklyn, […]
Bear Valley, CA…Montgomery was driving his 2001 Toyota 4 Runner westbound on State Route 4 east of Bear Valley Road. Ramsay was driving his 2016 Indian Roadmaster motorcycle pulling a motorcycle trailer eastbound on State Route 4, approaching Montgomery’s vehicle. Due to his level of intoxication, Montgomery allowed his vehicle to drift into the eastbound […]
Pinecrest, CA…On June 16, 2018, at approximately 1105 hours, a 39 year old San Jose resident was driving a Can-Am side by side ATV. He was traveling westbound on Forest Service Road 6N19Y at approximately 30 MPH, near the Niagara Creek Campgrounds. For unknown reasons, the driver lost control of the ATV and began sliding […]
Angels Camp, CA…Delores “Maryln” Fiscus, 83 years, of Angels Camp, California went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 27, 2018 in her residence surrounded by family and friends. Born April 29, 1935, in Angels Camp, Maryln was the daughter of the late Dolph Vergara and Idamae (Whittle) Vergara. Maryln attended Angels Grammar […]
