Explosion at Quartz Mine Marijuana Grow, One Hospitalized and Marijuana Seized

Explosion at Quartz Mine Marijuana Grow, One Hospitalized and Marijuana Seized

Mountain Ranch, CA…On 1-26-19 at approx. 0805 hours CCSO Dispatch received multiple reports of an explosion in the area of the 6000 block of Quartz Mine Road in Mountain Ranch. Upon arrival to the area Deputies were directed to a property by neighbors who heard the loud noise and people yelling. An outbuilding was found […]

William Warren Schmiett Nov. 24, 1952 – Dec. 11, 2018, Bill’s Party is Feb. 9 at Noon

William Warren Schmiett Nov. 24, 1952 – Dec. 11, 2018,  Bill’s Party is Feb. 9 at Noon

Mountain Ranch, CA…William Warren Schmiett Born Nov. 24, 1952—died Dec. 11, 2018. Bill made 66 trips around the sun. A native Californian, Bill was born in Griffith Park in Los Angeles County, and later moved as a young child with his family to Sunnyvale, CA. Bill spent most of his adult life in the San […]

MET Team Eradicates an Indoor Grow in Mountain Ranch

MET Team Eradicates an Indoor Grow in Mountain Ranch

Mountain Ranch, CA…On 1-16-19 members of the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office Marijuana Enforcement Team served a search warrant for illegal marijuana cultivation at a residence in the 9000 block of Wendell Road, Mountain Ranch. Upon arrival deputies detained the solo occupant of the residence. One of the outbuildings on the property was found to have […]

Calaveras County has Sand Bags and Sand Available for Residents at 9 Locations

Calaveras County has Sand Bags and Sand Available for  Residents at 9 Locations

San Andreas, CA…Calaveras County has Sand Bags and Sand Available for Residents at 9 Locations. In preparation of the heavy rain and potential flooding predicted for this week the Calaveras County Office of Emergency Services and Public Works Department have stocked the following locations with sand bags and sand. Please limit the number of sand […]

CCWD Hires Michael Minkler as New General Manager

CCWD Hires Michael Minkler as New General Manager

San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Water District Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Michael Minkler has been hired as the new general manager of the District. The Board unanimously approved his contract on Wednesday January 9, and his first day on the job will be February 19. In November, CCWD’s general manager of […]

Former Mountain Ranch Realty Owner Bill Schmiett Has Passed Away at 66

Former Mountain Ranch Realty Owner Bill Schmiett Has Passed Away at 66

Mountain Ranch, CA…The following was written by Doug Schmiett the brother of Bill Schmiett. Broge is dead. Long live Broge. It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of my brother Bill Schmiett. He passed away this morning (Dec 11). His battle with liver disease is over. He died with his wife and […]

Chips for Kids Toy Drive 2018

Chips for Kids Toy Drive 2018

San Andreas, CA…The California Highway Patrol and Santa’s Express, are once again, teaming up for the annual CHiPs for Kids Toy Drive. The toys will be given to hospitalized and disadvantaged children in Calaveras County just before the Christmas holiday. You can help by bringing new, unwrapped, toys which will be donated to Santa’s Express. […]

Wilseyville Classic Motorcycle Race To Benefit Camp Fire

Wilseyville Classic Motorcycle Race To Benefit Camp Fire

Wilseyville, CA…Breaking News…..The 65th Annual Wilseyville Hare Scramble is now #Race4Paradise!! In light of the recent horrific events that are occurring as a result of the Camp Fire in Butte County, ALL proceeds from this year’s race will be donated directly to victims of the Camp Fire. Our thoughts and prayers remain with the people […]

Out of Control Juvenile Triggers Temporary Lockdown at Calaveras High School

Out of Control Juvenile Triggers Temporary Lockdown at Calaveras High School

San Andreas, CA….From the Calaveras Sheriff’s Dept…”On 11-13-18 at about 1251 hours CCSO Deputies were dispatched to Calaveras High School in San Andreas for a report of an out of control juvenile being aggressive on campus. It was reported that the juvenile possibly had a knife. The Sheriff’s Office was informed that the school was […]

Calaveras County November Election Polling Locations

Calaveras County November Election Polling Locations

San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras Cou nty polls will be open on November 6, 2018, for the Statewide General Election from the hour of 7:00 a.m. to the hour of 8:00 p.m. Polling Locations are below… Polling Place, Address, A.D.A. Accessible San Andreas County Library 1299 Gold Hunter Rd., San Andreas, CA 95249 NO Jenny Lind […]

Mountain Ranch Property Targeted for Cleanup

Mountain Ranch Property Targeted for Cleanup

Mountain Ranch, CA…From the Calaveras Sheriff Dept…”On October 26, 2018, the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office Investigations Unit contacted several people in the area of Ponderosa Way near Doster Way in Mountain Ranch. The area was strewn with trash and vehicles, and a 30 foot travel trailer was parked on Ponderosa Road and being lived out […]

Reminder the Mountain Ranch Harvest Festival is Today

Reminder the Mountain Ranch Harvest Festival is Today

Mountain Ranch, CA…Join us in celebrating our community and the Autumn season at our annual Mountain Ranch Harvest Festival! This ALL AGES event is FREE and will be held at the Mountain Ranch Park Saturday, October 20th, 11am – 3pm. All donations support The Mountain Ranch Youth Alliance & Resource Center AND The Mountain Ranch […]

Pioneer Electric Can Have You Powered Up For Any Occasion

Pioneer Electric Can Have You Powered Up For Any Occasion

Arnold, CA…Pioneer Electric is a licensed and insured, full service electrical contracting business servicing: Calaveras, Tuolumne and beyond since 1984. Owner Tim Bennett and crew provides a full range of electrical and services for homes and businesses. Our service area includes: Arnold, Angels Camp, Sonora, Murphys, Copperopolis, Mountain Ranch and surrounding areas. We provide top-notch […]

PG&E May Proactively Turn Off Power for Safety in Portions of 12 Counties Including Amador & Calaveras

PG&E May Proactively Turn Off Power for Safety in Portions of 12 Counties Including Amador & Calaveras

San Francisco, CA…Due to expected extreme fire danger conditions including, the Red Flag Warning from the National Weather Service and several other weather factors, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) today announced it may be proactively turning power off for safety and conducting a Public Safety Power Shutoff in several northern California cities within the […]

Lumberjack Day Parade 2018! We Have Full Video & Photos of Every Entry!

Lumberjack Day Parade 2018!  We Have Full Video & Photos of Every Entry!

West Point, CA…Lumberjack Day takes place on the first Saturday in October and celebrates the history and traditions of the Calaveras County lumber industry. Lumberjack Day includes a parade and car show, vendors, lumberjack competitions including big timbers, chainsaws, and axes! There are activities for the kids and food and fun for the whole family!

Mother Lode League Football Underway! Sonora, Argonaut & Calaveras Opened League Play with Wins. (Full Bret Harte vs Sonora Game Video Below)

Mother Lode League Football Underway!  Sonora, Argonaut & Calaveras Opened League Play with Wins.  (Full Bret Harte vs Sonora Game Video Below)

Angels Camp, CA…During our webcast last night the Bret Harte lost Friday’s home conference game against Sonora by a score of 47-7. Argonaut took Friday’s home conference game against Summerville 28-0. Calaveras tomahawked Amador in a close home win 29 – 27. We have complete game video from our webcast below of the Bret Harte […]

MTMC Places PINK Top of Mind In Honor of Breast Cancer Awareness

MTMC Places PINK Top of Mind In Honor of Breast Cancer Awareness

San Andreas, CA – September 24, 2018-According to the dictionary, PINK is a shade of color between red and white. But during the month of October the color PINK has become to symbolize the power, strength and courage of those on a breast cancer journey and the importance of early detection programs. MTMC is bringing […]

The Latest MET Team Eradications for 9-19-18 & 9-20-18

The Latest MET Team Eradications for 9-19-18 & 9-20-18

West Point, CA..On September 19, 2018 members of the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office Marijuana Enforcement Team served a search warrant for illegal marijuana cultivation at an address on Acorn Way in West Point. Several outbuildings at this property near the main residence had been converted for marijuana processing/drying and several bunkhouse living quarters had been […]

Calaveras County Arts Council is Proud to Present the Annual Calaveras County Artists Studio Tour

Calaveras County Arts Council is Proud to Present the Annual Calaveras County Artists Studio Tour

San Andreas, CA…Thirty artists in nineteen locations throughout Calaveras County will open their homes and studios and display their artwork during the Calaveras County Arts Council Artists Studio Tour on September 22-23. The self-guided tour, free and open to the public, is an opportunity to meet the artists face-to-face, learn about their artwork, and discover […]

PG&E Helicopter Patrols in Amador, Calaveras and Tuolumne counties

PG&E Helicopter Patrols in Amador, Calaveras and Tuolumne counties

Angels Camp, CA…Given the dramatic wildfire threat our communities face this year, PG&E is taking immediate action to ensure the safety of our customers, their neighborhoods and the surrounding community. PG&E Vegetation Management Crews are taking urgent action to create even greater safety clearances between trees and power lines in neighborhoods and communities that face […]

Candidate’s Debate Night September 27th in Angels Camp

Candidate’s Debate Night September 27th in Angels Camp

Angels Camp, CA…The Calaveras County Chamber of Commerce in collaboration with the Calaveras County Association of Realtors will be hosting a Candidate’s Debate Night for Supervisorial and Sheriff Candidates. This event will take place on Thursday, September 27, 2018 at the Bret Harte Theatre located at 323 South Main Street in Angels Camp. Candidates will […]

Lee D Glenn, 60 of Railroad Flat Passed Away in Rail Road Flat Road Collision

Lee D Glenn, 60 of Railroad Flat Passed Away in Rail Road Flat Road Collision

Rail Road Flat, CA…On Saturday, September 15, 2018, at an unknown time Glenn was riding his motorcycle south on Railroad Flat Rd, south of Sierra Oaks Dr. at an unknown speed. As the roadway curved to the left, Glenn failed to follow the roadway and allowed his vehicle to drive off the right roadway edge. […]

Mark Twain Medical Center Hosts 20th Annual Fall Health Fair Saturday September 29th!

Mark Twain Medical Center Hosts 20th Annual Fall Health Fair Saturday September 29th!

San Andreas, CA…Mark Twain Medical Center (MTMC) will be holding its 20th Annual Fall Health Fair on Saturday, September 29th from 7am to noon at the Hospital Campus in San Andreas. In addition to the many valuable services and information that will be available; this year the MACT Health Board, Inc. will have two of […]

Calaveras County Arts Council is Proud to Present the Annual Calaveras County Artists Studio Tour September 22 & 23!

Calaveras County Arts Council is Proud to Present the Annual Calaveras County Artists Studio Tour September 22 & 23!

San Andreas, CA…Thirty artists in nineteen locations throughout Calaveras County will open their homes and studios and display their artwork during the Calaveras County Arts Council Artists Studio Tour on September 22-23. The self-guided tour, free and open to the public, is an opportunity to meet the artists face-to-face, learn about their artwork, and discover […]

Joseph Victor Ciolino 1951 – 2018

Joseph Victor Ciolino 1951 – 2018

Mountain Ranch, CA…Joseph Victor Ciolino of Mountain Ranch CA, passed away at home Sunday evening 12 Aug 2018, of a heart attack, at the age of 66. Joseph Victor Ciolino was born 11 Dec 1951 in Los Angeles, CA, the son of James Vincent Ciolino of New Jersey and Louise Jones of Arkansas. Joseph V […]

Major Injuries for Mountain Ranch Man in Dirtbike vs Vehicle Collision

Major Injuries for Mountain Ranch Man in Dirtbike vs Vehicle Collision

Mountain Ranch, CA…On July 21, 2018, at approximately 1308 hours, a young Mountain Ranch man was a 2006 Honda YFZ250F eastbound on Stanley Road, east of Rabbits Foot Road, at an unknown speed. Another Mountain Ranch man was driving his Ford Explorer westbound on Stanley Road, approaching Rabbits Foot Road at approximately 25 mph, approaching […]

Hazardous Trees Force Closure of Mountain Ranch Road

Hazardous Trees Force Closure of Mountain Ranch Road

Sandreas, CA…PublicWorks staff has identified hazardous trees that are in danger of falling onto Mountain Ranch Road. County Road Crews have been deployed to the site and Mountain Ranch Road is closed from Garibaldi Street, Mountain Ranch to Sheep Ranch Road, Mountain Ranch. Traffic detours are as follows: Traffic heading toward San Andreas will be […]

Operation Green Wave – Marijuana Eradications Continue for Calaveras Sheriff’s Dept.

Operation Green Wave – Marijuana Eradications Continue for Calaveras Sheriff’s Dept.

San Andreas, CA…Beginning on 7/9/18, The Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office along with the California National Guard Counter Drug Task Force and several cooperating agencies began serving a series of criminal search warrants throughout Calaveras County. The search warrants were part of a month’s long operation into the illegal cultivation of marijuana/cannabis and directly associated environmental […]

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