Valley Springs, CA…On 04/27/17 at about 2345 hours, The Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 400 block of La Contenta Drive in Valley Springs for a 9-1-1 call. An 83-year-old victim reported that 38-year-old Jeffrey Alan Greg had strangled and assaulted her. The female victim told deputies that she locked herself in her bedroom, […]
Copperopolis, CA…In 1895 James A. Tower was only 16 years old when, using barbed wire fencing, he strung the first telephone line for what was to become The Calaveras Telephone Company. As demands for the telephone service increased, the young Mr. Tower found it necessary to establish a central office in the small community of […]
Valley Springs, CA…The sad notifications to his family have been made and it can now be released that it was Steven E. Sapp, 69 From Ripon that passed away in an early morning collision on Hwy 12 yesterday. He was driving his Ford Explorer westbound on State Route 12, east of Evans Road at an […]
Valley Springs, CA…CHP is reporting a collision on Hwy 12 near the health club. Please use caution in the area…. Incident: 00157 Type: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj Location: Sr26 / Sr12 Loc Desc: IFO VLY SPRGS GYM 26 Lat/Lon: 38.191538 -120.829016 Close Detail Information 12:22 PM 2 [3] [Rotation Request Comment] *** 1039 SAM BERRI 728-3931 […]
Valley Springs, CA…Before 6am this morning a 69 year old man from Ripon was driving his 1994 Ford Explorer westbound on State Route 12, east of Evans Road at an unknown speed. For unknown reasons He allowed his vehicle to leave the roadway, traveling off the right shoulder. Consequently, the front end of the Ford […]
Calaveras County – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform one-way traffic control on eastbound and westbound State Route 12 from Messing Road to Evans Road, west of Valley Springs, for electrical work. Work will begin Monday, April 24, 2017, through Friday, April 28, 2017, from 7:00 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. Motorists should expect […]
Ione, CA…A 36 year old Valley Springs man was driving his 2006 Toyota westbound on SR-88, east of Eggiman Lane at an unknown speed. A 26 year old Stockton woman was driving her 2010 Chevy eastbound on SR-88, east of Eggiman Lane at approximately 55mph, to the west of the Toyota. For an unknown reason, […]
San Andreas, CA…The latest activity logs for the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Deputies are below Daily_Log_04-10-2017 Daily_Log_04-11-2017 Daily_Log_04-12-2017 Daily_Log_04-13-2017 Daily_Log_04-14-2017 Daily_Log_04-15-2017 Daily_Log_04-16-2017 daily_log_04-17-2017 Daily_log_04-18-2017 Daily_Log_04-19-2017
Valley Springs, CA…CHP is reporting a SUV through a fence near the gym on Hwy 26 in the Valley Springs area. Please use caution in the area…. Incident: 00164 Type: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj Location: Sr26 / Sr12 Loc Desc: 26 JWO 12 BY GYM Lat/Lon: 38.191538 -120.829016 Close Detail Information 11:43 AM 3 [7] PER […]
Murphys, CA…The 11th Annual Taste of Calaveras Is April 22nd At Ironstone & Showcases the Finest Wine, Culinary Treats & Art. More than 40 of Calaveras County’s most acclaimed winemakers, restaurateurs and plein air artists will converge at Ironstone Vineyards, 1894 Six Mile Road, Murphys, for the Tenth annual Taste of Calaveras from noon to […]
San Andreas, CA…A 41 year old Valley Springs man was driving his 2002 GMC northbound on State Route 49, south of Pool Station Road at approximately 25-30 mph and behind a 1994 Toyota. A 21 year old San Andreas woman was driving her Toyota northbound on State Route 49, south of Pool Station Road at […]
San Andreas, CA…PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING. Lead Agency: Calaveras County Planning Department, 891 Mountain Ranch Rd., San Andreas, CA 95249. Extension of Time for approved Vesting Tentative Subdivision Tract Map 2005-190 for North Vista Plaza The Mark Pringle Company, LLC filed a request for a five (5) year extension of time to extend […]
San Andreas, CA…PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING. Lead Agency: Calaveras County Planning Department, 891 Mountain Ranch Rd., San Andreas, CA 95249. APPEAL of Planning Directors Denial of Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Registration Application 2016-534 for APN: 048-025-105. BLB Collaborative Farms a CNMBC, Farrington Thomas, President is appealing the denial of application 2016-534 for medical commercial […]
San Andreas, CA…PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING. Lead Agency: Calaveras County Planning Department, 891 Mountain Ranch Rd., San Andreas, CA 95249 2016-717 APPEAL of Denial of Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Registration Application for APN 046-017-098 James Hanson is appealing the Planning Director’s denial of an application for commercial cannabis cultivation registration. The 35.37-acre site is […]
San Andreas, CA….A San Jose man was traveling westbound on SR-12 east of Double Springs Road at an unknown rate of speed. Due to his intoxication he swerved onto the westbound shoulder, lost control of his Pontiac and it overturned. He was arrested for suspicion of Felony DUI, and both he and his passenger were […]
Valley Springs, CA…Charlene Adell DeRivi, Born in Phoenix Arizona May 6, 1940 to Sterling and Lorene White. Charlene passed away April 8, 2017 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Stockton, CA. at the age of 76 years. Her family moved to Bakersfield where she spent most of early life. While working as the Manager of Fred […]
San Andreas, CA…The 49th Annual Calaveras County Spelling Bee saw some intense spelling competition on Thursday, April 6 at the Calaveras River Academy/Mountain Oaks gymnasium. Fifty students competed from the following schools: Avery Middle School, Bret Harte High School, Calaveras High School, Christian Family Learning Center, Copperopolis Elementary, Jenny Lind Elementary, Mark Twain Elementary, San […]
Valley Springs,CA…Join us for a fun day at the RCPOA Clubhouse. We will be serving breakfast from 9-11. The snack shack will be open until 2 with all of your regular favorites and a few special treats. There will be an egg-hunt for the children and local vendors. Free and open to everyone! More details […]
San Andreas, CA…On 4-5-17 Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office received a tip connecting the remnants of a BHO lab discovered last week at Calaveras High School, to an additional dump site at 238 East Saint Charles Street. Deputies responded to this location and discovered a significant dump site. Deputies along with members of Code Compliance and […]
Valley Springs, CA…CHP is reporting a school bus hit a low haning phone line or cable. The line is now caught on the bus and the bus is blocking a lane. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00067 Type: Traffic Hazard Location: Kirby St / Baldwin St Loc Desc: JWO Lat/Lon: 38.110252 -120.866672 Close […]
Valley Springs, CA….CHP is reporting a hit and run that started at Zippy Mart and the suspect vehicle is now pulled over near Fashion Floors. Please use caution in the area…. Incident: 00262 Type: Hit and Run No Injuries Location: Sr12 / Sr26 Loc Desc: ZIPPY MART PK LOT Lat/Lon: 38.191538 -120.829016 Close Detail Information […]
Valley Springs, CA…CHP is reporting a tow truck vs the Good Friends Restaurant in Valley Springs. Not sure what set the tow truck off. Maybe the “Tow Trucks On Cables Only” sign or “Wreckers Only, No Flatbeds Allowed”. The truck was reportedly overheard saying “But i’m a “Service Truck”…. Not sure but please use caution […]
San Andreas, CA…I have been repeatedly asked about Marijuana and the safety of Calaveras citizens. Last year the voters of California chose to decriminalize possession of small amounts of marijuana and to allow the small scale cultivation of marijuana. In addition, marijuana cultivation has now become a land use issue based upon decisions by the […]
San Andreas, CA…Rex Alton Berry was born in Palo Alto, California, on 1 November 1955, Mr. Berry lived with his family in Fremont. As a young teenager, he suffered a serious life threatening illness and miraculously recovered. Thereafter, he spent a summer in Anchorage, Alaska with his Uncle, Allen Berry, where had the adventure of […]
Burson, CA…On 02/22/17 at approx. 10:30 PM, The Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 5700 block of Heron Lane in Burson for a domestic violence altercation. Sheriff Deputies learned that 34-year-old suspect Nolan Alan Hilyard and his 53 year old live in girlfriend were involved in a physical confrontation. Nolan Hilyard allegedly repeatedly struck […]
Valley Springs,CA…Dolores went to her heavenly home on March 18th at the age of 86. She was born March 15, 1931 to Godfrey and Lula Nemec. She married John “Cap” Tretheway on July 2, 1950 and had two daughters, Dolly Tretheway Thornburg and Jeannie Tretheway Simpson. She is survived by 4 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, […]
Valley Springs, CA…Sender’s Market Ace Hardware in Valley Springs is seeking qualified individuals to fill the positions of Hardware Sales Floor, and Contractors Corner. We offer competitive wages as well as an excellent benefit package for full time employees. Sender’s Market Ace Hardware is family owned and operated. Please apply in person at 72 South […]
Valley Springs, CA…Anthony Lawrence Mladinich, son of Luis and Lucy Mladinich, died Tuesday, March 14, 2017, at home in Valley Springs after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. He was 89. Mr. Mladinich was born April 29, 1927, in Oakland, Calif. He retired from the glass manufacturing business after 43 years serving as Quality Control […]
San Andreas, CA…The latest activity logs for the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Deputies are attached: Daily_Log_03-16-2017 Daily_Log_03-15-2017 Daily_Log_03-14-2017 Daily_Log_03-13-2017
Burson, CA…The Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported vehicle vandalism on 3-5-17. The victim’s vehicle tires were slashed while the victim was attending church in Burson. The attached picture is a vehicle that CCSO is trying to identify in order to question the occupants in relation to the vandalism. The truck appears to […]
