Star Nicole Rossi 1968 ~ 2023

Star Nicole Rossi 1968 ~ 2023

Glencoe, CA…Star Nicole Rossi June 28, 1968 ~ August 28, 2023 (age 55). Star Nicole Rossi, 55, passed away on August 28, 2023, in Roseville, CA. Star was born on June 28, 1968, in Buena Park, CA to parents Anthony and Cyndie Ormonde. A Memorial Service will be held Friday Sept. 8, 2023, at 10:00 […]

Mark Twain Medical Center is Proud to Sponsor Local Sports!

Mark Twain Medical Center is Proud to Sponsor Local Sports!

San Andreas, CA…Mark Twain Medical Center is Proud to Sponsor Local Sports! Mark Twain Medical Center is a major provider of health care services and a major source of jobs for area residents. Founded in 1951, Mark Twain Medical Center is a 25-bed, critical access hospital providing inpatient acute care, outpatient services and emergency services; […]

West Point Man Arrested on Violation of Post Release Supervision, & Narcotics Charges

West Point Man Arrested on Violation of Post Release Supervision, & Narcotics Charges

West Point, CA…A citizen’s report led to the apprehension of a suspect currently out on bond and under Post Release Community Supervision (PRCS). On August 8th, at approximately 8:45 p.m., the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call regarding a suspicious individual on Winton Road in West Point. Deputies arrived on the scene, located, […]

Portions of Stanislaus National Forest Enters High Hazard Fire Restrictions

Portions of Stanislaus National Forest Enters High Hazard Fire Restrictions

Sonora, CA…With the release of Forest Service Order FS-16-2023-16, the Stanislaus National Forest will enter into high hazard fire restrictions effective, Wednesday, July 27, 2023.With the forest order, the following items are prohibited in the high hazard areas: Discharging a firearm Building, maintaining, attending or using a fire, campfire, or stove fire, except in the […]

Free Sports Physicals for Calaveras High School Students

Free Sports Physicals for Calaveras High School Students

San Andreas, CA…On Thursday, July 20, Calaveras High School (CHS) students were provided free sports physicals through a generous sponsorship from Mark Twain Health Care District. Practitioners and staff from the Valley Springs Health and Wellness Center, along with CHS school staff, conducted 95 health screenings for students who wish to participate in sports for […]

Enjoy Moderate Temps This Week as Excessive Heat Warnings in Place for Next Weekend

Enjoy Moderate Temps This Week as Excessive Heat Warnings in Place for Next Weekend

Arnold, CA…The Heat Warnings & Forecasts for our area is below.  Detailed forecast for West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada. Today, Sunny. Highs 65 to 80 higher elevations…76 to 86 lower elevations. Prevailing southeast winds up to 10 mph shifting to the southwest in the afternoon. Tonight Clear. Lows 43 to 58 higher elevations…53 to 67 […]

Probationer Arrested and Guns Seized in West Point

Probationer Arrested and Guns Seized in West Point

West Point, CA…On Thursday, June 22nd, 2023, during a probation compliance check, Calaveras County Sheriff’s Deputies apprehended a probationer hiding inside a residence. The probationer, Gabriel Gurion, was arrested on an outstanding felony warrant and was discovered to be in possession of a firearm, a violation of his probationary conditions. Upon entering the residence, deputies […]

Sender’s Market Weekly Ad & Grocery Specials Through June 13th! Shop Local & Save!!

Sender’s Market Weekly Ad & Grocery Specials Through June 13th! Shop Local & Save!!

Mountain Ranch, CA…In 1950, we started out as a family operation with Erich’s father and mother, August and Freida Sender, in a century-old adobe building. The upstairs was home to the Sender family, and the first floor included groceries, a meat market, a bar, and a small eating place called Opa’s Smokehouse. On Christmas morning […]

West Point Area Emergency Preparedness Meeting on June 8th

West Point Area Emergency Preparedness Meeting on June 8th

West Point, CA…Join us for an insightful town hall on June 8th, 2023, from 6pm to 7pm, hosted by the Blue Mountain Emergency Preparedness Committee and West Point Lions Club! Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with local leaders, share your concerns, and learn more about emergency preparedness in our community. Join the conversation and […]

The Blue Mountain Players Present “The Foreigner”

The Blue Mountain Players Present “The Foreigner”

West Point, CA…A riotous comedy with a timeless message brought to you by Larry Shue. Doors open at 6:30 for light hors d’oeuvres and wine reception. Performance begins at 7:30 PM. Tickets can be reserved by emailing bluemountaintheater@gmail.com, calling 209-293-3100, or purchasing directly at 347 Main Street, West Point, CA. Blue Mountain Theater is a […]

The Blue Mountain Players Present “The Foreigner”

The Blue Mountain Players Present “The Foreigner”

West Point, CA…A riotous comedy with a timeless message brought to you by Larry Shue. Doors open at 6:30 for light hors d’oeuvres and wine reception. Performance begins at 7:30 PM. Tickets can be reserved by emailing bluemountaintheater@gmail.com, calling 209-293-3100, or purchasing directly at 347 Main Street, West Point, CA. Blue Mountain Theater is a […]

Search and Rescue Activated for Missing Person in West Point

Search and Rescue Activated for Missing Person in West Point

West Point, CA…On May 1st, 2023, at about 5:00 PM, The Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue Team was activated to search for a person reported missing while panning for gold along the North Fork of the Mokelumne River, West Point. At the time of the search, the river was experiencing a substantial flow […]

Nancy L. Carlton 1946 ~ 2023

Nancy L. Carlton 1946 ~ 2023

West Point, CA…Nancy L. Carlton February 19, 1946 ~ April 16, 2023 (age 77). Nancy L Carlton, 77, passed away on April 16, 2023, in West Point, CA. Nancy was born on February 19, 1946. Nancy is survived by Spouse John Carlton. A funeral service will be held Saturday April 29th, 2023, at the West […]

Victoria M. Angelo (Moscon) 1948 ~ 2023

Victoria M. Angelo (Moscon) 1948 ~ 2023

West Point, CA…Victoria M. Angelo (Moscon) February 25, 1948 ~ March 29, 2023 (age 75) Victoria Marie Angelo, 75, passed away on March 29, 2023, in West Point, CA. Victoria was born on February 25, 1948, in CA. A private family service will be held at a later date. Online condolences can be made at […]

Sender’s Market Ace Hardware March Red Hot Buys! Shop Local & Save!

Sender’s Market Ace Hardware March Red Hot Buys!  Shop Local & Save!

Mountain Ranch & Valley Springs, CA…In 1950, we started out as a family operation with Erich’s father and mother, August and Freida Sender, in a century-old adobe building. The upstairs was home to the Sender family, and the first floor included groceries, a meat market, a bar, and a small eating place called Opa’s Smokehouse. […]

Scheduled Work Next Week in Calaveras County

Scheduled Work Next Week in Calaveras County

Calaveras County, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has scheduled the following work next week on State Routes 12 and 49 in Calaveras County. Route 12 The right shoulder and bike lane will be closed from Chestnut Street to Cosgrove Creek for utility work from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Friday, March 31, 2023. […]

Potential Debris Slide Prompts Evacuation Warning in West Point Area

Potential Debris Slide Prompts Evacuation Warning in West Point Area

West Point, CA…Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office has issued an evacuation warning to approximately 34 homes in the Middle Fork of the Mokelumne River area in West Point due to a potential debris slide. Residents that live in the area of Barney Way should be prepared in the event that an evacuation order is given. Although […]

Hwy 26 Closed in Amador County

Hwy 26 Closed in Amador County

Pioneer, CA…A full closure of SR-26 remains in place for safety due to an unstable boulder identified during removal of fallen trees. SR-26 is closed from Defender Grade Road to Higdon Road. There is no ETO. Please seek alternate route. #Update resuming full closure of the highway for safety due to unstable boulder. No ETO. […]

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

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

San Andreas, CA….Pending Storm Preparation Activity: With continued inclement weather expected through March 2023 in much of California, the Calaveras County Office of Emergency Services is working with local and state government partners to coordinate any necessary response and provide resources to ensure that residents stay safe. Calaveras County has Sandbags and Sand Available for […]

Another Winter Storm Heads Our Way! Up to 5 Feet of Snow Above 5,000 ft. Up to 18 Inches Down to 2,000ft

Another Winter Storm Heads Our Way!  Up to 5 Feet of Snow Above 5,000 ft. Up to 18 Inches Down to 2,000ft

Arnold, CA…Another Winter Storm Warning is in our future starting at 10am on Saturday. From the National Weather Service in Sacramento. Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 5 feet above 3000 feet with the highest accumulations above 5000 feet. Accumulations of 4 to 18 inches down to 2000 ft. Winds gusting as […]

Calaveras County Snow Removal Operations Public Safety Update

Calaveras County Snow Removal Operations Public Safety Update

San Andreas, CA…We are working diligently with our available resources to address as many needs throughout the County as possible. With this widespread event, our snow removal resources are spread thinner than usual. We have snow removal crews working 12-hour shifts, 24 hours a day throughout the County. Due to the large volumes of snow […]

Over 5,000 Without Power This Evening

Over 5,000 Without Power This Evening

Arnold, CA…PG&E crews have been working hard playing whack a mole on outages throughout our coverage area. Many outages have been taken care of while new ones have been popping up. After battling through a tree into powerlines that closed Hwy 4 near Forest Meadows earlier it looks like the Twain Harte area has been […]