Jackson, CA….On March 19th at approximately 11:45 p.m. a 52 year old Stockton man was driving his 2006 Chevrolet Southbound on State Route 49 just north of Electra Road. For an unknown reason he allowed his 2006 Chevrolet to leave the road, strike a rock and embankment and overturn. His 52 year old female passenger […]
Angels Camp & Sutter Creek, CA…Celebrate Spring with beautiful shades of coral at The Clothes Mine! Soft tunics, pretty sweaters and great basic layering pieces pair well with all of the new pants and capris we’ve received. We’re located in the Angels Towne Center next to the Angels Camp Medical Clinic and are open Mondays-Saturdays, […]
Pioneer, CA…The latest incident this afternoon has been a vehicle off of Hwy 88 above Pioneer. Earlier there was a vehicle off the roadway near Mountain Ranch Road and Sheep Ranch Road. Let’s be careful out there… Incident: 00189 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Sr88 / Mace Dr Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.465383 -120.527630 Close Detail […]
Ione, CA…CHP reported that Officer Platz was traveling on SR 104 just west of Irish Hill Road and he suddenly observed what appeared to be a vehicles tail lights north of the roadway in a pond. Upon closer inspection he realized it was in fact a vehicle in the water. Officer Platz entered the water […]
Plymouth, CA…CHP is reporting a big rig blocking lanes and partially off of a bridge near Forest Home and Carbondale. Let’s be careful out there…. Incident: 00207 Type: Traffic Hazard Location: Forest Home Rd / Carbondale Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.448303 -120.963977 Close Detail Information 2:10 PM 9 [15] 1039 ATR 2:08 PM 8 [13] […]
Angels Camp & Sutter Creek, CA…Beautiful shades of turquoise and blue have been arriving in our recent shipments, as well as new pants and capris to match! We’re located in the Angels Towne Center next to the Angels Camp Medical Clinic and are open Mondays-Saturdays, 10am-6pm. Stop by, or give us a call at 209.890.7532. […]
Amador County, CA…Almost a full year after a jury found Alex Aroz, 32, guilty of five felony counts of child molestation, Judge J. S. Hermanson sentenced Aroz on February 24, 2017 to the maximum possible sentence: 16 years to be served at the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. On March 2, 2016, an Amador […]
Visalia, CA…As technology continues to revolutionize American education, the number of students turning to virtual and blended learning programs continues to grow. In fact, from September 2015 to September 2016, California Connections Academy @ Ripon saw student enrollment increase by 23 percent. The school, serving students in kindergarten through 12th grade who reside in Alameda, […]
Amador County, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform one-way traffic control on eastbound and westbound State Route 88 from Kays Road to the Amador/Alpine County line (Kirkwood) for pavement repair. Crews will begin work Wednesday, March 1, 2017, through Friday, March 3, 2017, from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Motorists should expect up […]
Sutter Creek, CA…Set in the heart of Sutter Creek, Knight Foundry – America’s last water-powered foundry and machine shop and a premier relic of Mother Lode gold mining history – will open its doors to the public at its first Open House on Saturday, March 4, from 10am to 4pm. This is the first time […]
Sutter Creek, CA…The Mother Lode Friends of Music, the regional organization of classical music performances, presents a concert of music by American composers on Sunday, March 12, at the Sutter Creek Theatre, 44 Main Street, in Sutter Creek, starting at 3 pm. The centerpiece of the program will be the Appalachian Spring by Aaron Copland […]
Volcano, CA…On Tuesday, February 21st a man was driving a 1999 Dodge eastbound on Charleston Road at Ponderosa Way at approximately 35 miles per hour. Due to the driver’s level of alcohol intoxication he allowed the Dodge to veer off of the south roadway edge where it collided with a barbed wire fence. The driver […]
Jackson, CA…Lecture will include: types of meat, spices, cultures, fermenting, smoking and equipment. Demonstration will include making pepperoni, smoked salmon, dried salmon, Canadian bacon and corned beef/venison. To save a seat and to help us ensure enough handouts and samples, please register at http://ucanr.edu/2017-ac-sat-mfp-class. $10.00 payable at the door. For more information please contact Joanne […]
Angels Camp, Valley Springs & Ione, CA…Help the Calaveras Humane Society raise money by getting your taxes prepared by H&R Block. Just download and print the flyer at this link and present it at your appointment. If you are a new client (or an existing one who didn’t have your taxes prepared by them last […]
West Point, CA…CHP is reporting that Hwy 26 is closed at Higdon Road in West Point. Caltrans is estimating the roadway to be closed for an extended period, several days or more, the entire roadway has washed away. SR-26 is closed from the Amador/Calaveras County Line and Higdon Rd in West Point. The only detour […]
Pioneer, CA…CHP is reporting a tree into a power pole and the tree and power pole are down and blocking lanes near Hwy 88 and Carson Drive. Traffic may be diverted to Devender Grade and Red Corral Roads. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00053 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr88 / Carson Dr […]
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Calaveras County, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform one-way traffic control on eastbound and westbound State Route 26 (SR-26) from SR-49 in Mokelumne Hill to the Calaveras/Amador County line for tree work. Crews will begin work Monday, February 6, 2017, through Saturday, February 11, 2017, from 8:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Motorists should […]
Amador County, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform one-way traffic control on northbound State Route 49 (SR-49) from SR-12 to Laverone Street in the city of Plymouth for utility work. Crews will begin work Tuesday, February 7, 2017, through Friday, February 10, 2017, from 8:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Motorists should expect 10-minute […]
Angels Camp & Sutter Creek, CA…If you’re ready for some new things, stop by to see us. Also check out our new markdowns! We’re located in the Angels Towne Center next to the Angels Camp Medical Clinic and are open Mondays-Saturdays, 10am-6pm. Stop by, or give us a call at 209.890.7532. We look forward to […]
Sutter Creek, CA…International concert violinist Corina Stoian and local pianist Ron Brickman present a concert of music for violin and piano at the Sutter Creek Theatre on Saturday, February 18, starting at 3 pm. The concert marks the tenth anniversary of the Romanian-born Stoian’s American debut, which took place in February 2007 at the Sutter […]
Ione,CA…On January 25th approximately 8 p.m. party one was driving a Mercedes Benz westbound on SR-88 approaching the intersection of Buena Vista Road at an unknown speed. Party two was driving a 2014 Toyota was driving eastbound on SR-88 approaching the intersection of Buena Vista Road at 55 miles per hour. Due to the first […]
Jackson, CA…Foothill Conservancy Secretary-Treasurer Laurie Webb, R.N., of Sutter Creek was recently named one of two recipients of this year’s Margaret Dalton Golden Acorn Award, along with Sutter Creek City Councilman Robin Peters. The award is given annually by the Jackson Band of Miwuk Indians and the Amador County Chamber of Commerce to “honor local […]
Arnold, CA…After days of digging out and repairs we have finally dropped below 5,000 without power. That is now only 4,755 in the dark in Amador, Calaveras & Tuolumne Counties. Arnold 38 Outages affecting 1939 Customers Avery 1 Outages affecting 1 Customers Cedar Ridge 3 Outages affecting 42 Customers Cold Springs-Tuolumne 2 Outages affecting 431 […]
Arnold, CA…Upper Elevations in Amador, Calaveras & Tuolumne Counties are still suffering under wave after wave of outages. Some residents have been restored only to go dark again as another outage takes down a different part of the grid. Crews are doing a great job under adverse conditions and overall the numbers are down again. […]
Arnold, CA…The numbers are falling but it was another cold and dark night for many in our area. Many of these outages are new or variations from yesterday. Winds overnight brought down more trees and limbs into power lines and service drops to houses. Interestingly the total number of repair instances seems about the same […]
Arnold, CA…The numbers of customers without power continues to rise instead of fall as crews work hard to stay ahead of the wave of trees dropping into the power lines. PG&E’s earlier estimates on getting power restored have come and gone. The sobering numbers are as follows…Arnold, 42 Outages affecting 4718 Customers. Avery, 1 Outages […]
Arnold, CA…PG&E has informed us that the bulk of the Hwy 4 customers back online by noon. The long list of outages at this time. Arnold 33 outages for 4600 not moving current. Avery 1 outage affecting 75 customers. Cedar Ridge has 2 outages with 333 down. Dorrington is down to 4 outages with 306 […]
Sutter Creek,CA…At approximately 4:50 this morning, party one was driving a 2010 Ford ambulance eastbound on Ridge Road near Dapple Drive responding to a medical aid call with lights and siren activated at approximately 45 miles per hour. The driver suddenly observed a tree falling into his lane of travel from the south roadway edge. […]
Pioneer, CA…CHP is reporting a vehicle into a tree on Pinewood Drive. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00266 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: 16250 Pinewood Dr Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.442392 -120.530433 Close Detail Information 6:06 PM 4 [8] 1185R 6:04 PM 3 [5] B94-006 VEH BARELY IMPACTED TREE // PERSON IN THE VEH […]
