L. Dale Oster 1942 ~ 2025

L. Dale Oster 1942 ~ 2025

Valley Springs, CA…L. Dale Oster January 8, 1942 ~ May 5, 2025 (age 83). Leroy Dale Oster, 83, passed away on May 05, 2025, in San Andreas, CA. Leroy was born on January 08, 1942, in Lodi, CA. Leroy was a retired Barber. Leroy is survived by Spouse Garnet Ruth Oster (Delzer). A funeral service […]

San Andreas CHP on Fatal Crash SR-26 East of Farris Dr.

San Andreas CHP on Fatal Crash SR-26 East of Farris Dr.

Valley Springs, CA…On 05/07/2025 at approximately 1628 hours, CHP received a report of collision that occurred on SR-26 east of Farris Drive, in Valley Springs CA. Upon arrival, CHP officers determined this to be a three vehicle fatal traffic collision, with the passenger of Vehicle#1 sustaining fatal injuries. The driver of Vehicle #1 and passenger […]

Mark Twain Health Care District Seeking CEO Candidates

Mark Twain Health Care District Seeking CEO Candidates

San Andreas, CA…We are seeking a dynamic and visionary leader to serve as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Mark Twain Health Care District. The CEO will be responsible for the overall strategic direction, operational efficiency, financial health, and continued growth of the Health Care District, ensuring the delivery of high-quality healthcare services to […]

Angels Camp Museum Foundation Presents the Dogs of a California County

Angels Camp Museum Foundation Presents the Dogs of a California County

Angels Camp, CA…”Barking Up The Big Trees: The Historic Dogs Of A California County” (Calaveras History Publishing) brings together the greatest stories, and more than 350 vintage photographs, of dogs spanning more than 100 years in Calaveras County, one of California’s original counties. Authored by historian Salvatore John Manna, the book spans the 1860s to […]

Ernest F. Pickering 1936 ~ 2025

Ernest F. Pickering 1936 ~ 2025

Valley Springs, CA…Ernest F. Pickering July 4, 1936 ~ April 6, 2025 (age 88). Ernest Fenton Pickering, 88, passed away on April 06, 2025 at 0715 at in Valley Springs, CA. Ernest was born on July 04, 1936 in Albuquerque, NM. Online condolences can be made at https://www.dieboldfuneral.com/. Funeral arrangements were trusted to San Andreas […]

Manuel Richard Mossa Jr. 1961 ~ 2025

Manuel Richard Mossa Jr. 1961 ~ 2025

Valley Springs, CA…Manuel Richard Mossa Jr. November 21, 1961 ~ April 6, 2025 (age 63). Manuel Richard Mossa Jr., a father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on April 6, 2025, in Las Vegas, Nevada, at the age of 63. Born in Norwalk, California, Manuel grew up in Southern California and spent much of his […]

CAL FIRE Burn Permits Required May 1st in Calaveras, San Joaquin, Stanislaus and Tuolumne Counties

CAL FIRE Burn Permits Required May 1st in Calaveras, San Joaquin, Stanislaus and Tuolumne Counties

San Andreas- The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit has announced effective at 8:00 a.m. on May 1st, 2025 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. Burn permits must now be obtained […]

Make Plans for Burson Bingo Tonight!

Make Plans for Burson Bingo Tonight!

Burson, CA…NEXT BINGO APRIL 11th! Doors open at 5:30p for dinner. Games start 6p. $25 for dinner + 6-on 10 game pack. Extra games available at the event. PLUS drawings and prizes! EARLY BIRD SPECIAL! Email TDLC@email.com or call (209) 442-8576 to pre-pay and be entered into the Early Birds drawing. Time (Friday) 5:30 pm […]

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 […]

Carol Louise Tate 1941 ~ 2025

Carol Louise Tate 1941 ~ 2025

Valley Springs, CA…Carol Louise Tate August 11, 1941 ~ March 12, 2025 (age 83).  Carol Louise Tate, 83, passed away on March 12, 2025, in Valley Springs, CA. Carol was born on August 11, 1941, in CA.  Carol is survived by her daughter Lisa Steffes of Valley Springs, CA.  Private services will be held. Online […]

Fatal Collision in Wallace on Sunday Evening

Fatal Collision in Wallace on Sunday Evening

Wallace, CA…We are still awaiting the official release on this collison. Prayers for the families and for law enforcement as they do the painful notifications the family members. From Calaveras Consolidated…”First Responders from Calaveras Consolidated Fire, Clemants Fire, CALFIRE, American Legion Ambulance, Reach Air Ambulance, and CHP responded to a major injury accident in Wallace […]

40th Annual Calaveras County Science Fair Showcases Student Innovation

40th Annual Calaveras County Science Fair Showcases Student Innovation

Calaveras County, CA…The 40th Annual Calaveras County Science Fair, held on March 8, 2025, brought together young scientific minds from across the county, celebrating four decades of student innovation, inquiry, and achievement. Hosted by the Calaveras County Office of Education (CCOE), the milestone event showcased projects from students in 4th through 11th grades, highlighting their […]

The Valley Springs Optimist Club and The Calaveras Volunteer Center Presents 2025 Melodrama!

The Valley Springs Optimist Club and The Calaveras Volunteer Center Presents 2025 Melodrama!

Valley Springs, CA…”The Bandit Wore Black” or A Kazoo or two for you! By Don Urbanus. DINNER SHOWS – Friday & Saturday March 7-8 & 14-15. $35 Adults, $20 Kids 12 & under. Doors open 6pm – Dinner 6:45pm – Show 8pm. MATTINES Saturdays March 8 & 15 $20 Adults, $10 Kids 12 & under. […]

Pedro “Pete” Frank Juarez 1948 ~ 2025

Pedro “Pete” Frank Juarez 1948 ~ 2025

Burson, CA…Pedro “Pete” Frank Juarez September 9, 1948 ~ February 21, 2025 (age 76).  Pedro “Pete” Frank Juarez, 76, passed away on February 21, 2025, in Jackson, CA. Pedro was born on September 09, 1948, in San Andreas, CA to parents Modesto and Teresa (Torres) Juarez.  Services will be held at a later date. Online […]

Patricia “Trish” Anne Elliott 1967 – 2025

Patricia “Trish” Anne Elliott 1967 – 2025

Campo Seco, CA…Patricia “Trish” Anne Elliott March 1, 1967 – February 23, 2025. On February 23, 2025, Patricia “Trish” Anne Elliott, 57, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by the love of her family and the comforting sounds of her favorite music. Though her time on earth was far too short, she filled every moment […]

Spelling Champions Emerge at the 54th Annual Calaveras County Spelling Bee

Spelling Champions Emerge at the 54th Annual Calaveras County Spelling Bee

San Andreas, CA…On February 12, 2025, the Calaveras River Academy/Mountain Oaks gymnasium was filled with energy and anticipation as the 54th Annual Calaveras County Spelling Championship took place. This year’s competition featured talented spellers from six local schools: Avery Middle School, Bear Valley Elementary, Copperopolis Elementary, Mark Twain Elementary, Sierra Hills Education Center, and Toyon […]

Brandt Lane Andahl 1950 ~ 2025

Brandt Lane Andahl 1950 ~ 2025

Valley Springs, CA…Brandt Lane Andahl February 14, 1950 ~ January 27, 2025 (age 74). Brandt Lane Andahl, 74, passed away on January 27, 2025, in Valley Springs, CA. Brandt was born on February 14, 1950, in Richmond, CA to parents Wesley and Frances (Wiles) Andahl. Brandt was a retired Telephone Operator. Brandt is survived by […]

Jesse “JJ” James Roberts II 2019 ~ 2025

Jesse “JJ” James Roberts II 2019 ~ 2025

Valley Springs, CA…Jesse “JJ” James Roberts II January 27, 2019 ~ January 24, 2025 (age 5).  Jesse James Roberts, II, 5, passed away on January 24, 2025, in Valley Springs, CA. Jesse was born on January 27, 2019, in Elk Grove CA. to parents Jesse Roberts and Nicole Tull.  A Celebration of His Life will […]

Come Play in Valley Springs ~ CVB Feature

Come Play in Valley Springs ~ CVB Feature

Valley Springs, CA…Delicious food, gorgeous hiking and mountain biking trails, great golf courses (of all sorts) and other small-town surprises make Valley Springs worth the stop. Valley Springs served as a stagecoach stop for gold seekers from Stockton heading to Jenny Lind, Paloma, and San Andreas to seek their fortunes. In 1885, the Sierra Nevada […]

Calaveras CEO Welcomes New Public Works Director

Calaveras CEO Welcomes New Public Works Director

San Andreas, CA…I am pleased to announce the appointment of Micah Martin as Calaveras County’s new Public Works Director. He will be reporting for duty on Monday, January 27, 2025. Mr. Martin comes to the County with a bachelor’s degree in public works administration and over 25 years of relevant private and public sector experience. […]

Fatal Armed Suspect Incident Summary

Fatal Armed Suspect Incident Summary

San Andreas, CA…The following is an updated summary of the incident, incorporating previously available information and new information gathered from the ongoing investigation. We are committed to providing clarity and transparency regarding the situation as the investigation continues. On January 14, 2025, between 2:00 AM and 3:00 AM, Suspect Hernandez unlawfully entered the Mokelumne River […]

Valley Springs Firefighter Deploys with the Marines

Valley Springs Firefighter Deploys with the Marines

Valley Springs, CA…Captain Luke Doylemason, a dedicated Valley Springs, California resident who balances life as a firefighter and infantry officer in the Marine Corps. Captain Doylemason is currently training with Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marines at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California as part of the Unit Deployment Program (UDP) and will […]

Armed Suspect Now Deceased After Exchanging Gunfire with Deputies

Armed Suspect Now Deceased After Exchanging Gunfire with Deputies

Valley Springs, CA…Update # 6 1-15-2025 5:30 PM. The Crisis Negotiation Team’s efforts to resolve the situation remained challenging due to the suspect refusing to cooperate. The Crisis Negotiation Teams continued their efforts despite his resistance. CNT persisted in their efforts to get the suspect to move away from the rifle voluntarily. An arrest team […]

Armed Suspect Still Unwilling to Surrender

Armed Suspect Still Unwilling to Surrender

Valley Springs, CA…UPDATE #5 1-15-2025 11:05 AM. In the early morning hours, additional SWAT Teams arrived to relieve the teams who had been on the scene during the night. The three primary objectives of the incident remain valid: contain the suspect, communicate with the suspect, and arrest the suspect without incident. With increased light from […]

Update…Law Enforcement Has Wanted Suspect Octavio Hernandez Surrounded

Update…Law Enforcement Has Wanted Suspect Octavio Hernandez Surrounded

Valley Springs, CA…Deputies and allied agencies have worked most of the day to establish a perimeter to contain and apprehend the suspect.  Law enforcement is confident that the suspect is within their perimeter in a heavily wooded and steep area.   With the support of mutual aid resources from neighboring agencies, law enforcement activity will continue […]

Search Continues for Wanted Suspect Octavio Hernandez

Search Continues for Wanted Suspect Octavio Hernandez

Valley Springs, CA…The search efforts continue for the armed suspect near Buena Vista Court, Jenny Lind. Deputies continue to check the areas near the last known location and follow up on leads regarding possible sightings. Deputies are searching for suspect Octavio Hernandez, a 32-year-old resident of Valley Springs. Suspect Hernandez is reported to have stolen […]

Armed Suspect in the Jenny Lind Area

Armed Suspect in the Jenny Lind Area

Valley Springs, CA…A person matching the suspect’s description has been spotted near Harding Road, Jenny Lind. Residents in the vicinity are advised to secure their doors and report any suspicious activity to law enforcement. Deputies are in the area checking. The Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office is actively searching for a suspect believed to be armed […]

Connie T. Porto 1952 ~ 2024

Connie T. Porto 1952 ~ 2024

Valley Springs, CA…Connie T. Porto April 26, 1952 ~ December 27, 2024 (age 72). Cornelia “Connie” Theresa Porto, 72, passed away on December 27, 2024, in Valley Springs, CA. Cornelia was born on April 26, 1952, in CA. Cornelia is survived by Spouse Michael “Mike” Porto and her two sons. A Celebration of her life […]

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