Jackson, CA…Last September Calaveras Sheriff Rachelle Whiting was a guest speaker at the Son’s In Retirement group luncheon at the Blue Lake Springs Homeowner’s Association Snowflake Lodge in Arnold. What was scheduled as an informative speech turned into thought-provoking interactions with remarkable members of our community. So, when the Amador Branch 96 SIR group asked […]
Plymouth, CA…On February 24th at 10:00 a.m., the new Acorn Ridge Casino will officially open its doors in Plymouth, California. With opening day excitement expected, we anticipate a significant increase in traffic throughout the area. Motorists traveling on State Route 16 and State Route 49 should plan ahead, allow extra travel time, and remain alert […]
Jackson, CA…”The California Highway Patrol will conduct a sobriety checkpoint on Friday, February 27th” Lieutenant King, CHP Amador Area Commander, said today. The checkpoint will be located on SR-49 within the city limits of Jackson. The sobriety checkpoint will be staffed by officers from the California Highway Patrol who are trained in the detection of […]
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Jackson, CA…On Saturday February 21, 2026, at approximately 1:45 p.m. the Jackson Police Department responded to an area of the Jackson Creek behind the Gordon Hill Flower Shop and Davenport Properties for a possible body in the water. Upon arrival, officers located a partially dressed deceased male. The body was recovered from the water and […]
Arnold, CA…As of this morning PG&E’s outage map is looking like patchwork instead of a heavy wool blanket. Yes, there are still several thousand people without power including the largest block here in Arnold which was hit the hardest of any storm cycle we remember in the last 20 years. Especially in regards to downed […]
Jackson, CA…Jackson Rancheria Casino Resort is proud to announce that its 25th Annual Giving Season promotion raised a total of $41,516 in support of five local nonprofit organizations this holiday season. From December 1 through December 31, Dreamcatcher’s Club® Members were able to donate their earned points to participating charities. For every $1 in points […]
Sutter Creek, CA…On December 31, 2025, at approximately 6:30 a.m., an on-duty detective driving eastbound on Highway 16 in an unmarked law enforcement vehicle observed a white Honda Accord traveling at a high rate of speed. The driver passed numerous additional vehicles recklessly, nearly causing several head-on collisions and forcing other drivers off the road. […]
Arnold, CA…This highway information is the latest reported by Caltrans as of Wednesday, December 24th, 2025 at 09:42 AM. SR 4 [IN THE CENTRAL CALIFORNIA AREA] Is closed from 0.6 mi east of Lake Alpine to 7.2 mi west of the Jct of SR 89 /Ebbetts Pass/ (Alpine Co) – Due to snow – Motorists […]
Ione, CA…16 Cooks, serving Ribs and Delicious Sides. Dessert and Signature Drinks! Vendors, Live Music and some Great Cars and Motorcycles to view! Get your tickets today; Sanandreasrotary.com Time (Saturday) 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm Location Harrah’s Casino 4640 Coal Mine Rd, Ione, CA 95640 Type your address to get directions Cost $40 online, $45 […]
Sacramento, CA…California’s Sierra Foothills and Central Valley wine regions—encompassing El Dorado, Amador, Fair Play AVA, Placer, Calaveras, Tuolumne, and the Central Valley—are in a crisis. Plummeting production, unharvested crops, winery closures, and declining revenue threaten these rural economies, driven by oversupply, shifting consumer habits, and environmental challenges. Yet, the California Senate Select Committee on Wine […]
Jackson, CA…Hospice of Amador and Calaveras proudly announces the success of its 26th annual “Celebrate Life” Art Auction on the Lawn, which brought together community members, artists, donors, and supporters for an evening of generosity and celebration. Thanks to the incredible support of the community, the event raised over $66,000 to help provide compassionate, quality […]
Arnold, CA…After a few welcome showers today the weather is shaping up to be perfect for the Big Arnold Classic Car Show tomorrow at White Pines Park! No dust, perfect temps and the weather is shaping up to be perfect for the weekend. The detailed forecast for the West Slope & Mother Lode from NWS […]
Jackson, CA…Kassidy Lynn Ketcherside November 30, 1997 ~ August 16, 2025 (age 27). Kassidy Lynn Ketcherside, 27, passed away on August 16, 2025. Online condolences can be made at https://www.dieboldfuneral.com/. Funeral arrangements were trusted to San Andreas Memorial Chapel, 254 West St. Charles PO Box 328 San Andreas, CA 95249, (209) 754-3361. To send flowers to the family […]
Pioneer, CA…On 08/19/2025, at approximately 1650 hours, William Fitzsimmons was driving his 1997 Chevrolet S10 Blazer (Vehicle #1, V-1), westbound on SR-88, east of Cedar Heights Dr., at an unknown speed, approaching a slight left hand curve in the roadway. Sara Olson was driving her 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe (Vehicle #2, V-2), accompanied by three juvenile […]
Ione, CA…Mr. Charles Mikel Lorence December 3, 1947 ~ June 30, 2025 (age 77). Charles Mikel Lorence, 77, passed away on June 30, 2025. Online condolences can be made at https://www.dieboldfuneral.com/. Funeral arrangements were trusted to San Andreas Memorial Chapel, 254 West St. Charles PO Box 328 San Andreas, CA 95249, (209) 754-3361. To send flowers to the […]
Pioneer, CA…(Update – Saturday, 7:10 am): Forward progress has been stopped. Firefighters worked through the night and successfully held the Tiger Fire at 117 acres, and containment is now at 10%. Their hard work continues this morning as day shift crews gear up to hit the line – focused on keeping the fire within its […]
Pioneer, CA…Firefighters on ground and in the air have done a phenomenal job this afternoon getting the upper hand on the Tiger Fire. While far from out smoke output has dropped significantly and the fire’s ability to explode to a larger much larger fire has probably been taken out of it. The latest from CAL […]
Buckhorn, CA…As we head into the heart of fire season the Tiger Fire has all the ingredients of a potentially bad one. It is burning at an elevation where there is lots of heavy fuel and it is late enough into the season that the fuel moisture load is low. Officially estimated at 34 acres […]
Sen. Marie Alvarado-Gil (R-Jackson) proudly announced today that her bill expanding peace officer authority in Amador and Nevada counties has been signed into law by Governor Newsom. Senate Bill 229 (SB 229) updates state law to include deputy sheriffs in these rural counties under the definition of “peace officer,” enhancing emergency response capabilities and broadening […]
Tragedy Spring, CA…On July 1st at approximately 1745 hours, Gary Gladen was driving his 2006 Harley Davidson. Street. Glide eastbound on SR-88, east of Cat Creek Road, at an unknown speed. For reasons yet to be determined, Gladen veered over the solid white line while negotiating a left hand curve in the roadway, and collided […]
Valley Springs, CA…Mr. Todd Jorgen Bennion March 1, 1989 ~ June 21, 2025 (age 36). Todd Jorgen Bennion, a devoted husband, loving father, and cherished friend, passed away unexpectedly on June 21, 2025, at the age of 36, in Valley Springs, California. Born on March 1 st , 1989 in Jackson, California, Todd was the […]
San Andreas, CA…On Tuesday, June 24th, 2025, the Special Olympics Flame of Hope Torch was escorted from Amador County into Calaveras County while being delivered to the 2025 Special Olympics Summer Games. Special Olympics Athletes carried the Flame of Hope with an entourage comprised of members of the California Highway Patrol along with Calaveras County […]
Tragedy Spring, CA…Party #1 (P-1) drove his SUV eastbound SR-88, east of Mehrten Spring Road at approximately 60 mph. The roadway was partially covered with snow, and it was lightly snowing in the early evening. Party #2 (P-2) was driving a dump truck the opposite way (westbound) on SR-88, heading towards P-1. P-1 lost control […]
Pine Grove, CA…Renee Lyn Ross April 19, 1950 ~ April 16, 2025 (age 74). Renee Lyn Ross, 74, lost her battle with colon cancer on April 16, 2025, in Pine Grove, CA. Renee was born on April 19, 1950, in Roseburg, OR to parents Edward and June (Babcock) Decker. Renee is survived by her loving […]
Martell, CA…Possible Injury Head on Collision Blocking Lanes Near Hwy 49 & Depot Road Incident: 0060 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr49 / Depot Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.367949 -120.796460 Detail Information 8:45 AM 4 [5] [Notification] [CHP]-Problem changed from 1183-Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj to 1179-Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt by CHP 8:45 AM 3 [4] 1039 AMASO […]
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 […]
Mokelumne Hill, CA…Kathryn Lee Dell’Orto (Hammond) passed away of natural causes on February 2nd, 2025. Kathy was born October 24th, 1948 in Reno, Nevada to parents John and Diane Hammond. She moved as a child to Jackson, California and eventually settled in Mokelumne Hill, having attended Jackson and then Calaveras High Schools. On November 13, […]
Arnold, CA…This highway information is the latest reported by Caltrans as of Tuesday, April 1st, 2025 at 10:45 AM. SR 4 [IN THE CENTRAL CALIFORNIA AREA] Is closed from the Mt Reba Turnoff to the Jct of SR 89 /Ebbetts Pass/ (Alpine Co) – For the Winter – Motorists are advised to use an alternate […]
Jackson, CA…For several months now, the tiny tree frogs have been lifting the living water with their voices. Together with the birds, they have sung the water up the trunks and the leaves back onto the trees. These are the same leaves that will shade the frogs in the hot summer months ahead. Six moons […]
