Arrests Made in Big Hill Road Homicide

Arrests Made in Big Hill Road Homicide

Sonora, CA…On Wednesday March 15th around 3:00 in the afternoon, an ambulance responded to the area of Calle Quartz Drive in Columbia for a report of a man found on the ground in his home. When the ambulance arrived, medics determined the man was deceased and requested the Sheriff’s Office respond. Detectives and the Coroner […]

The Trout Spot Is Your Destination For All Things Fly & Trout Fishing, Fishing Clothing, Gear, Decor & More!

The Trout Spot Is Your Destination For All Things Fly & Trout Fishing, Fishing Clothing, Gear, Decor & More!

Arnold, CA…The Trout Spot is a full service fly shop with all of the great products you can find at TheTroutSpot.com as well as guided fishing trips, casting and fly tying instruction. We will also be providing short walking excursions to some of our local waters later in the year for those of you who […]

New Artwork Displayed at the Arts of Bear Valley Window Gallery in Arnold

New Artwork Displayed at the Arts of Bear Valley Window Gallery in Arnold

Arnold, CA…Artists Christa Dodd and Deborah Marlene to exhibit in Arts of Bear Valley Window Gallery at Meadowmont Shopping Center in Arnold. Show dates: March 1-31, 2023 Images Dodd_Christa  Blooming_Bear.jpg “Blooming Bear” by Christa Dodd, is a young cub scampering among the spring flowers in her backyard, one sunny day in Arnold, CA. Dodd_Christa Hunting_Snowblind.jpg Christa […]

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. […]

Traffic Restrictions Scheduled Next Week in Amador County

Traffic Restrictions Scheduled Next Week in Amador County

Amador County, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has the following work and lane restrictions scheduled on State Routes 49 and 124 next week in Amador County. Route 49 One lane will be closed from Main Street/Matley Street to Hoffman Street for shoulder work beginning Monday, March 27, through Thursday, March 30, 2023, from 8:30 […]

SR-89 Remains Closed Past Laramie Street in Markleeville

SR-89 Remains Closed Past Laramie Street in Markleeville

Markleeville, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has issued a long-term, full highway closure of State Route 89 past Laramie Street in Markleeville due to mudslides from recent winter storms. There is no estimated time of reopening the highway. Motorists can reach downtown Markleeville, including the Carson River Resort, traveling south on Route 89. Route […]

Winter Weather Advisory Until Early Friday Morning. Then a Sunny Weekend Ahead!

Winter Weather Advisory Until Early Friday Morning.  Then a Sunny Weekend Ahead!

Arnold, CA…The National Weather Service in Sacramento has issued a Winter Weather Advisory until March 24 at 5am. Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 5 to 10 inches & Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. Snow level down to 3,500 feet & then clearing into the weekend. Winter Weather Advisory URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE […]

The 2023 Calaveras Wine Weekend is April 22nd & 23rd! Get Your Tickets Now!

The 2023 Calaveras Wine Weekend is April 22nd & 23rd!  Get Your Tickets Now!

Murphys, CA…Explore Calaveras Wine Country 4/22 & 4/23!  Enjoy two days of spring weekend fun in Calaveras Wine Country. 1-day and 2-day tickets include a commemorative wineglass, a wristband for special tasting flights at 25 participating tasting rooms, and a weekend guide with maps. Advance ticketing is recommended as this event will sell out.  Wineglass/wristband/map pickup […]

Calaveras County Planning Commission Meeting 3/9/2023

Calaveras County Planning Commission Meeting 3/9/2023

San Andreas, CA…Calaveras County is located in the heart of the California Foothills. It is rich in Gold Rush history, beautiful landscapes, a lifestyle that many want to be a part of, and is home to the world famous Calaveras County Frog Jump Jubilee every May. The Calaveras County Planning Commission meetings are held on […]

Sender’s Market Weekly Ad & Grocery Specials March 22 – 28th! Shop Local & Save!!

Sender’s Market Weekly Ad & Grocery Specials March 22 – 28th! 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 […]

Hey Good People!! Its Officially Bear Valley’s Snowiest Season Ever!! 640 Inches & More on the Way!!

Hey Good People!!  Its Officially Bear Valley’s Snowiest Season Ever!!  640 Inches & More on the Way!!

Bear Valley, CA…Hey Good People!  3″ of new snow fell overnight bringing our season total to the record breaking historical number of 640″!!!!!!!! These are amazing snow totals all through the Sierra this season and certainly a season to be remembered. Today we may see 1-3″ of new snow fall and the same is expected […]

Traffic Update….Possible Injury Collision on Copper Cove Drive

Traffic Update….Possible Injury Collision on Copper Cove Drive

Copperopolis, CA…Traffic Update….Possible Injury Collision on Copper Cove Drive Incident: 00159 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: 1831 Copper Cove Dr Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.935285 -120.636602 Detail Information 2:31 PM 6 [14] [Rotation Request Comment] 1039 SAM BERRI 209 728 3931————— 2:30 PM 5 [13] 1185 ACCESS FM LITTLE JOHN 2:02 PM 4 [12] RP IS […]

John Edward Richter Jr. 1947 – 2023

John Edward Richter Jr. 1947 – 2023

Murphys, CA…John Edward Richter Jr passed away February 2, 2023 at the age of 75 from lung cancer. John was born March 15, 1947 in Redding Ca to John Edward Richter and Louise Jones. He graduated from Enterprise High School, Redding, in 1965. After graduation he was invited to join the Army and was a […]

Working Smoke Detectors & Extra Staffed Engine Helped in Early March 23 Structure Fires

Working Smoke Detectors & Extra Staffed Engine Helped in Early March 23 Structure Fires

Sonora, CA…As previously reported on the Tuolumne County Fire Department social media pages, firefighters from CAL FIRE/Tuolumne County Fire Department rescued two residents in two separate fires within four days early this month in Tuolumne County. On Tuesday, March 7th, 2023, firefighters responded to a 6,700-square-foot residential structure fire on Hess Avenue in east Sonora, […]

Valley Springs Residents Booked on Multiple Felony Charges

Valley Springs Residents Booked on Multiple Felony Charges

Jackson, CA…On March 19th, 2023, at approximately 11:45 am, Jackson Police Officers were dispatched to an abandoned house located in the 100 block of Broadway. The reporting party advised she saw 2 males kicking in the door to the residence and the males were wearing black hoodies. Multiple Jackson Police Officers responded and as they […]

Big Trees Market Weekly Ad & Grocery Specials March 15 – 21st! Shop Local & Save!!

Big Trees Market Weekly Ad & Grocery Specials March 15 – 21st!  Shop Local & Save!!

Arnold, CA…Big Trees Market is working hard to keep the shelves stocked for you! They have also implemented enhanced safety, cleaning and social distancing procedures in the store. These include plastic shields between staff and public in the checkstands. Click on an image below for full sized version.

James Donald Bracken Carlon 1938 – 2023. Veteran, Business Owner & Deeply Involved in Community!

James Donald Bracken Carlon 1938 – 2023. Veteran, Business Owner & Deeply Involved in Community!

Arnold, CA…James Donald Bracken Carlon joined his wife in heaven March 18, 2023. Jim was born August 24, 1938 in Portland, Oregon to C.W. (Bill) Carlon and Bernadine (Bunny) Arnold-Carlon. He grew up in Eugene Oregon, Boise Idaho and moved to San Mateo, California in 1952. Jim graduated from San Mateo High School in 1956 […]