San Andreas, CA…As part of a continuing partnership with Soroptimist International of Calaveras County, Mark Twain Medical Center (MTMC) will be offering FREE cholesterol tests for women in Calaveras County during American Heart Month in February. This FREE screening is also known as a lipid panel. The test measures good and bad cholesterol and triglycerides […]
Mountain Ranch, CA…Glenn Hodson Devoted family man. Glenn Hodson died Jan. 20, 2018 in Sacramento, CA. after years of heart problems. He was 78 years old. He was born June 10, 1939 in Fresno, CA. to Marjorie and Glen Hodson. Glenn served in the U.S. Navy as a Radarman on the U.S.S. Oriskany from 1957 […]
San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce their 2nd Annual Mega Mixer will be held on Thursday, January 18, 2018 from 5:30pm till 7:00pm at the San Andreas Town Hall located at 24 Church Hill Road in San Andreas. This event, sponsored by Mark Twain Medical Center, will be free […]
San Andreas, CA…As the winter storms finally look to be on the horizon the Calaveras County Public Works Department sent in a reminder for residents of sand bag locations. San Andreas Yard 891 Mountain Ranch Road San Andreas, CA 95249 Jenny Lind Yard 11558 Milton Road Valley Springs, CA 95252 Arnold Yard – White Pines […]
Columbia, CA…Columbia College has named 182 students to the fall 2017 semester President’s List. We are pleased to officially recognize their exceptional scholastic achievement. This acknowledgment is reserved for students completing twelve or more units of semester coursework at Columbia College and earning a cumulative grade point average between 3.5 and 4.0, with no grade […]
Mountain Ranch, CA…Ralph Armand Hopkins Sr. 74 of Mountain Ranch, CA, passed away January 3, 2018 at his home. Ralph was born in Cabot, VT on May 18, 1943, a son of the late Leota and Curtis G. Hopkins. He is survived by one Brother, Douglas Neveau, his son Paul Alan Hopkins, Sr. of Killeen […]
Sacramento, Ca…A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for our area…Yeah! Snow expected. Plan on slippery road conditions. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 7 inches at Sierra pass levels, with localized amounts up to 1 to 2 feet over higher peaks are expected. Details are below… Winter Weather Advisory URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE […]
Rail Road Flat, CA…On 1-04-18 Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office Investigators served a search warrant at a mobile home located in the 1400 block of Railroad Flat Road, Railroad Flat. At this location deputies seized methamphetamine and paraphernalia indicative of drug sales as well as several thousand dollars cash. The sole occupant of the house during […]
San Andreas, CA…Don’t Miss The FOCSO Crab & Pasta Feed on January 20. Auctions, Raffle, Cash Prizes, No Host Bar Gun Raffle tickets $20/ea – need not be present to win. Tickets $45 – Sheriff DiBasilio 754.6500 – Candace 598.1467 – or use PayPal on website. Mission Statement The mission of the Friends of the Calaveras […]
Mountain Ranch, CA…Jerry Byrd 11/28/43 to 1/2/18 74 years old. Jerry died peacefully in his sleep the morning of Jan. rd. Seventh child of eight, born in Alabama. Came out to Southern California at age 16. Meet his wife Sally in 1965, married in 1966 in Huntington Park. After the birth of their twins moved […]
San Andreas, CA…The latest activity logs for the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Deputies are below Daily_Log_12-21-2017 Daily_Log_12-20-2017 Daily_Log_12-19-2017 Daily_Log_12-18-2017
Murphys, CA…The 4 Rotary Clubs of Calaveras County joined together this weekend to deliver Christmas Dinners to those in need who live in Calaveras County. These Rotary Clubs raised over $6,000 to assist the Resource Connection in their ”Santa’s Express” Christmas Dinner event, with the Rotary Clubs driving and delivering food all throughout Calaveras […]
San Andreas, CA…Mark Twain Health Care District (District) and Dignity Health propose to restructure the relationship by which Mark Twain Medical Center (MTMC) leases its hospital facilities from the District and by which MTMC is governed. The restructuring would establish a new long-term lease between MTMC and the District to: • Maintain the continuity of […]
Mountain Ranch, CA…The Tradition of Mountain Ranch Town Christmas. The tree was erected on November 26th by the faithful elves of Mountain Ranch, Jerry, Mel, Pete, Phil, Joe and others. Decorations were installed by local Ladies who volunteer every year. As best we can determine this is the 140th year of our town tree. This […]
Angels Camp, CA…It’s beginning to look a lot like… Nutcracker! Studio 4 Dance Theater will present the ninth annual production of the holiday classic “The Nutcracker” ballet, December 14-16, 2017 at the Bret Harte Theater in Angels Camp. Reserved seats for this acclaimed annual production are available for lower-priced advance purchase beginning November 9, 2017 […]
Angels Camp, CA…On November 17, at approximately 2:30 AM, an officer from the Angels Camp PD was dispatched to a report of a male subject that was in the back yard of a residence, in the 800 block of Smith Flat Road. The reporting party advised that her husband noticed someone standing outside their bedroom […]
Angels Camp, CA…Great Local Black Friday Savings At Middleton’s Furniture & Appliances. Family owned and operated since 1955, Middleton’s Mark twain Center, Inc was originally Calaveras Mercantile bought be Hank and Matilda Middleton in 1955. Starting as a furniture, feed, fabric and appliance business in the original 1500 sq. ft. location proved to not meet […]
San Andreas, CA…More than 110 local students and teachers enjoyed an enlightening, progressive dinner with 17 enthusiastic science professionals at the 2017 Calaveras/Amador “Dinner with a Scientist” on Thursday, November 16 in Calaveras River Academy/Mountain Oaks gymnasium in San Andreas. The evening was hosted by the Calaveras County Office of Education with funding from the […]
San Andreas, CA…Dignity Health announced that Bob Diehl, President and CEO of Mark Twain Medical Center, has been named to the California Hospital Association’s Rural Healthcare Center Advisory Board. Diehl’s three-year term begins Jan. 1, 2018. “I’m excited to join an advisory board that is committed to meeting the healthcare needs of patients in rural […]
Arnold, CA…Winter has arrived along the West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada according to the National Weather Service. Today Rain at lower elevations…and rain and snow at higher elevations. Highs 35 to 50 higher elevations…44 to 59 lower elevations. No snow accumulation lower elevations…3 to 5 inches higher elevations. Snow level 6500 feet increasing to above […]
San Andreas, CA…It’s a fact, most men do not talk about their health – with family, friends or especially with a physician. That’s changing in Calaveras County where four community-minded men are speaking out on the topic during Men’s Health Month in November. Bret Harte High School Coach Casey Kester, Calaveras High School Coach Jason […]
Mountain Ranch, CA…Kenneth James Ingle—“Ken” a certified electrician and lock smith, and all around Handy-Man. There as not a job that Ken could not handle. A longtime resident of Mountain Ranch, Ca, Ken unexpectedly died on November 03, 2017 during a vehicle accident. Ken is survived by his mother Kathleen and Step Father Brian, a […]
Mountain Ranch, CA…On November 3, 2017, at approximately 1505 hours, Ken James Ingle was driving his 2000 Ford Explorer northbound on Michel Road, north of Cave City Road at an unknown speed. For unknown reasons, Ingle allowed his vehicle to drive across the southbound lane and onto the west shoulder. Ingle’s vehicle subsequently collided with […]
Sonora, CA…The Bret Harte Bullfrogs traveled to Sonora the Frogs ended up on the smaller side of of a 70-15 final score. Calaveras quieted the roar of the Linden Lions 49-0. Summerville rolled over Amador 35-10. Argonaut ended up on the south end of a non-conference game against Dixon 7-35
Angels Camp, CA…The Calaveras Youth Mentoring Program is pleased to announce that Sheep Ranch resident Vicki Harrington has been named Mentor of the Month for November 2017. Vicki and her nine-year-old mentee Cris have been matched in the Mentoring Program for just over a year. “Vicki is an exceptional volunteer,” said Katie Lackler, coordinator of […]
Mountain Ranch, CA…Just after 3pm this afternoon CHP reported a vehicle vs tree collision near Michel Road & Mountain Ranch Road. Initially a medi-flight was requested and CHP was done but the patient was too severly injured to survive. Our thoughts and prayers are with another family who’s lives have taken a tragic turn for […]
San Andreas, CA…We had the honor to be one of the Judges at the Annual Stone Soup festivities at the Government Center. This day and fundraiser for the local food bank was originally promoted by the late Chief Probation Officer Michael Kriletich and former CAO Jennie Boyce. It’s goals were to enhance the community spirit […]
San Andreas, CA…Men’s health is the topic of a free workshop on Nov. 9 at Mark Twain Medical Center. “Tackle Your Health” is the theme for the 10 a. m. to noon event focusing on lifestyle and health resources for men. A variety of presenters and health resource organizations will be featured and lunch is […]