Caltrans District 10 Road Repair & Construction Schedule Through August 3rd

Caltrans District 10 Road Repair & Construction Schedule Through August 3rd

Angels Camp, CA…The latest schedule of road repairs and maintenance that will affect your travels in our area and as you travel. Locally crews will be working on many of our roadways. Below is Caltrans plans for repairs and maintenance on local roads. It shows the route, county, and location of the possible repairs. Weather […]

Sheriff’s SWAT & Hostage Negotiation Team Conduct Training With CUSD Bus Drivers

Sheriff’s SWAT & Hostage Negotiation Team Conduct Training With CUSD Bus Drivers

Toyon, CA…On July 29, 2019, members of the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office Sheriff’s SWAT and Hostage Negotiation Team conducted training with the Calaveras Unified School District Transportation Department school bus drivers. As part of ongoing training, we reviewed procedures with the bus drivers as well as had open discussion on planning and scenarios. Thank you […]

The Heat is On! Time to Head For the Lakes and Hills! Forecasts & Heat Warnings for Mother Lode & Western Slope

The Heat is On!  Time to Head For the Lakes and Hills!  Forecasts & Heat Warnings for Mother Lode & Western Slope

Arnold, CA…Detailed forecasts for the West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada below and Mother Lode Forecast and Heat Warnings below Western Slope. Tonight Partly cloudy. A slight chance of sprinkles and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows 50 to 65 higher elevations… 62 to 76 lower elevations. Prevailing southwest winds up to 10 mph shifting to the southeast […]

Update…PG&E Holding PSPS Drill in Angels Camp, West Point & Mountain Ranch Using Helicopters & Ground Resources

Update…PG&E Holding PSPS Drill in Angels Camp, West Point & Mountain Ranch Using Helicopters & Ground Resources

Angels Camp, CA…Update from PG&E….”PG&E will have boots on ground, trucks on the road and helicopters flying today on the West Point 1102 from West Point south to Mountain Ranch. Staging will be at the Dollar General in West Point.” This week, PG&E will conduct a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) drills, using helicopters, in […]

Stockton Man Flown to Memorial Hospital after Motorcycle Crash on Hwy 26

Stockton Man Flown to Memorial Hospital after Motorcycle Crash on Hwy 26

Mokelumne Hill, CA…Inman was driving his Kawasaki motorcycle east on SR-26 at 30 to 35 miles per hour. For an unknown reason he allowed his vehicle to drift to the right and leave the roadway. The vehicle continued to the right and struck a uphill dirt embankment. This impact caused the motorcycle to overturn and […]

Meet Sapphire the Calaveras County Animal Services Shelter Pet of the Week (Update…Congratulations Sapphire on a New Home!!)

Meet Sapphire the Calaveras County Animal Services Shelter Pet of the Week  (Update…Congratulations Sapphire on a New Home!!)

San Andreas, CA…Meet Sapphire, a Border Collie/Husky mix estimated to be about two years of age. An affectionate dog with excellent leash manners, Sapphire is calm and eager to please. Every dog she meets whether male or female is a new friend to be made. She also adores being petted. Sapphire’s absolute favorite activity, though, […]

Caltrans District 10 Road Repair & Construction Schedule Through July 27th

Caltrans District 10 Road Repair & Construction Schedule Through July 27th

Angels Camp, CA…The latest schedule of road repairs and maintenance that will affect your travels in our area and as you travel. Locally crews will be working on many of our roadways. Below is Caltrans plans for repairs and maintenance on local roads. It shows the route, county, and location of the possible repairs. Weather […]

The Deal of the Decade 10 Year Warranty on Speed Queen Now At Middleton’s!

The Deal of the Decade 10 Year Warranty on Speed Queen Now At Middleton’s!

Angels Camp, CA…The reliability Winner is Speed Queen! In a recent survey by Consumer Reports, Speed Queen was recognized for being Number One in Reliability among all major appliance brands. To celebrate this accomplishment. Speed Queen (Via Middleton’s Furniture and Appliances) is offering consumers the Deal of the Decade (or maybe the century) with a […]

Experts in Women’s Health and Kindness at Dignity Health & Mark Twain Medical Center

Experts in Women’s Health and Kindness at Dignity Health & Mark Twain Medical Center

San Andreas, CA…Our medical services are provided by highly trained, compassionate health care professionals who know that human kindness enables a more effective treatment and a quicker recovery. We help keep people healthy so they can enjoy a good life. We are what the next generation of excellent health care looks like in Calaveras County. […]

Dare We Say It? Perfect Summer Weather Ahead This Week!

Dare We Say It?  Perfect Summer Weather Ahead This Week!

Arnold, CA…The National Weather Forecasts for this week for the Mother Lode Region and West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada. Tonight Clear, cooler. Lows 43 to 58 higher elevations…52 to 66 lower elevations. Prevailing southwest winds up to 10 mph shifting to the east after midnight. Wednesday Sunny. Highs 67 to 82 higher elevations…79 to 89 […]

Controled Substance & Weapons Charges for West Point Man

Controled Substance & Weapons Charges for West Point Man

West Point, CA…Enforcement Unit served a search warrant at an address located in the 200 block of Bucksaw Lane in West Point California. Investigators seized 1,101 growing marijuana plants and 27.47 pounds of processed marijuana. 5 firearms and a portion of an additional firearm were located during the search along with an illegal high capacity […]

The 2019 Calaveras High School Graduation Video, Photos & Program

The 2019 Calaveras High School Graduation Video, Photos & Program

San Andreas, CA…An impressive group of 178 young adults received their diplomas last evening and are now marching into their futures. Calaveras Unified is different from the other school districts in the area in that they operate all the schools in the northern section of the county. Many of the Calaveras High School students have […]

Gigabit Internet Coming Soon to West Point as Volcano Telephone Begins Fiber Optic Upgrades!

Gigabit Internet Coming Soon to West Point as Volcano Telephone Begins Fiber Optic Upgrades!

West Point, CA…Volcano Telephone Company is pleased to announce our fiber optic underground cabling project for the community of West Point will begin June 4th 2019. The project will include an all fiber optic underground infrastructure installation beginning on Main Street and Pine Streets in downtown West Point. The first phase of the project will […]

Complete Road Closure on North Railroad Flat Road From Independence Road to Blue Mountain Road June 17 – June 21, 2019 from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Complete Road Closure on North Railroad Flat Road  From Independence Road to Blue Mountain Road  June 17 – June 21, 2019 from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Rail Road Flat, CA…This scheduled road closure of North Railroad Flat Road from Independence Road to Blue Mountain Road is taking place under a utility encroachment permit with Volcano Telephone to underground the existing aerial facilities. Emergency vehicles and residents who live in the construction area with be granted access as needed. State Route 26 […]

Gladys Mae Jeff 1944 – 2019

Gladys Mae Jeff  1944 – 2019

West Point, CA…Surrounded by her loving family, Gladys Mae Jeff, 74, entered into rest on May 27, 2019 in Manteca, Ca. She was born November 26, 1944 in Sonora, California to the late Manuel and Eva Jeff. Gladys preceded in death by her siblings David Jeff and Frances Grow. Ms. Jeff is survived by her […]

Proclamation Recognizing the 2019 Valedictorians from Calaveras High School

Proclamation Recognizing the 2019 Valedictorians from Calaveras High School

San Andreas, CA…Proclamation Recognizing the 2019 Valedictorians from Calaveras High School WHEREAS, each year an elite group of students meets the academic standard necessary to be declared Valedictorians of their graduating high school class; and WHEREAS, the coursework completed is difficult and the competition for such an honor is competitive; and WHEREAS, these students serve […]

Calaveras Students Flex Their Math Muscles

Calaveras Students Flex Their Math Muscles

San Andreas – On May 21st, students from all across Calaveras County flexed their math muscles at the 39th Annual Math Mini Bowl competition at Calaveras River Academy/Mountain Oaks in San Andreas. This year students ran into the competition as their schools were announced, music pumping and spotlights dancing. Excitement mounted as each team prepared […]

Madison Wolfman is the 2019 Calaveras Saddle Queen

Madison Wolfman is the 2019 Calaveras Saddle Queen

Angels Camp, CA…(Frogtown, USA)..Participating in the Saddle Queen Scholarship Competition this year was Kyndal Castle, Macy Liotta, Savannah Stinnett, Madison Wolfman and Delaney Grace. The young women competed for several scholarships as well as special awards. The competition was directed by McKensey and Tammy Middleton. The competition was sponsored by Gold Electric.

Katherine Sharp is Your New 2019 Miss Calaveras! Full Video & Over 60 Photos!

Katherine Sharp is Your New 2019 Miss Calaveras!  Full Video & Over 60 Photos!

Angels Camp, CA…Katherine Sharp, a 17 year old graduate from Connecting Waters Charter School. Katherine has grown up in Mountain Ranch and she loves serving as Vice President in her local 4H club and riding horses. In the fall, she plans on attending UCLA to pursue a degree in neuroscience. It was an interesting evening […]

Board Chair Jack Garamendi Takes The Government Center Frog Jump

Board Chair Jack Garamendi Takes The Government Center Frog Jump

San Andreas, CA…In a contest filled with over 70 Frog Jumps Calaveras Supervisor and Board Chair Jack Garamendi hopped away with the title. He said Rosie the Ribbiter’s record is destined to be broken at the International Frog Jump Finals on the Main Stage at Frogtown on Sunday. We will have video up later..

Calaveras County Arts Council Brings New Dates, New Venues, New Bands & New Art Activities to Music in the Parks.

Calaveras County Arts Council Brings New Dates, New Venues, New Bands & New Art Activities to Music in the Parks.

San Andreas, CA…This summer the Calaveras County Arts Council will shake, rattle and roll summer nights with four new dates and two new venues for their signature admission-free Music in the Parks concert series. In 2019 the Council is shifting four of their weekly concerts to Friday nights—June 14, 21 and August 16 and 23. […]

The Weather Week Ahead for The West Slope & Mother Lode

The Weather Week Ahead for The West Slope & Mother Lode

Arnold, CA…Detailed forecast for West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada. Tonight Mostly clear. At higher elevations, a chance of rain showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening. Lows 34 to 49 higher elevations…45 to 57 lower elevations. Prevailing west winds up to 10 mph shifting to the east after midnight. Monday Partly cloudy […]

Future 2019 Calaveras Royalty Kissed Their Frogs

Future 2019 Calaveras Royalty Kissed Their Frogs

Angels Camp, CA…(Frogtown, USA)…One of the things that makes rural communities wonderful and colorful places to live is their traditions. At the top of the tradition list in Angels Camp and Calaveras County is each year’s Calaveras Saddle Queen & Miss Calaveras Contestants spending a bit of up close and personal time with the Celebrated […]

Burn Permits Required May 1st in The TCU

Burn Permits Required May 1st in The TCU

San Andreas – Wednesday, May 1st , 2019, at 8:00 AM the Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit of the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) will require burning permits within State Responsibility Areas of Tuolumne County, Calaveras County, Eastern Stanislaus County and Eastern San Joaquin County. Burn hours will not be restricted; however, a transition […]

Calaveras Transit is Now…”Calaveras Connect” & Much More!

Calaveras Transit is Now…”Calaveras Connect” & Much More!

San Andreas, CA…Try the new Calaveras Connect today! Calaveras Transit is now…”Calaveras Connect” And our name isn’t the only thing that’s new! Direct from Valley Springs to Columbia College – 8X a day. Our Red Line offers direct service from Valley Springs, San Andreas and Angels Camp to Columbia College – 8 round trips each […]

Independence Road Open to Local and Emergency Vehicles

Independence Road Open to Local and Emergency Vehicles

Rail Road Flat, CA…Calaveras County Department of Public Works crews have opened Independence Road ahead of schedule. Please be advised that some areas of Independence Road only have access for one-way traffic and Public Works requests that drivers reduce their speed and use caution throughout the area. Public Works staff is working with California Governor’s […]

Winton VMP Prescribed Fire Fuels Reduction Burn Will be April 27th & 28th

Winton VMP Prescribed Fire Fuels Reduction Burn Will be April 27th & 28th

San Andreas, CA…The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) is conducting a prescribed burning operation on the Winton Vegetation Management Program (VMP) site. This project is located in the north-eastern area of Calaveras County, four miles north of Wilseyville on Bailey Ridge Road. This prescribed burn is designed to reduce fuels on […]

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