David J. Brown 1952 ~ 2022

David J. Brown 1952 ~ 2022

Sonora, CA… David J. Brown 9/24/1952 – 12/26/2022. David J. Brown, 70, of Sonora, passed away on Monday, December 26, 2022 at Adventist Health Sonora. Arrangements entrusted to Sierra Cremation & Burial Service. www.sierracremationservice.com

Mason A. Thompson 1948 ~ 2023

Mason A. Thompson 1948 ~ 2023

West Point, CA… Mason Anthony Thompson, 74, passed away on January 03, 2023, in West Point, CA. Mason was born on September 02, 1948, in Oakridge, TN. A funeral service will be held at the West Point Cemetery in, West Point CA at a later date. Online condolences can be made at https://www.dieboldfuneral.com/. Funeral arrangements […]

Janice Wilkes 1947 ~ 2022

Janice Wilkes 1947 ~ 2022

Arnold, CA… Janice Wilkes. September 25, 1947 ~ December 31, 2022. 75 Years Old. An obituary is not available at this time for Janice Wilkes. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Janice Wilkes, please visit […]

Rodney James Akeman 1968 ~ 2022

Rodney James Akeman 1968 ~ 2022

Valley Springs, CA… Rodney James Akeman, 54, passed away on December 30, 2022, in Valley Springs, CA. Rodney was born on February 23, 1968, in Stockton, CA. Online condolences can be made at https://www.dieboldfuneral.com/. Funeral arrangements were trusted to San Andreas Memorial Chapel, 254 West St. Charles PO Box 328 San Andreas, CA 95249, (209) […]

Carey Schwartz 1984 ~ 2022

Carey Schwartz 1984 ~ 2022

Vallecito, CA… Carey Schwartz. January 18, 1984 ~ December 28, 2022. 38 Years Old. An obituary is not available at this time for Carey Schwartz. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Carey Schwartz, please visit […]

Raymond M. Hayes 1958 ~ 2022

Raymond M. Hayes 1958 ~ 2022

San Andreas, CA… Raymond M. Hayes. May 7, 1958 ~ December 27, 2022. 64 Years Old. Raymond Mitchell Hayes, 64, passed away on December 27, 2022, in San Andreas, CA. Raymond was born on May 07, 1958, in CA. A funeral service will be held privately. Online condolences can be made at https://www.dieboldfuneral.com/. Funeral arrangements […]

Sender’s Market Weekly Ad & Grocery Specials Jan 4 – 10th! Shop Local & Save!

Sender’s Market Weekly Ad & Grocery Specials Jan 4 – 10th! 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 […]

Hwy 88 Closed at Carson Spur, Chain Controls on Hwys 88, 4 & 108

Hwy 88 Closed at Carson Spur, Chain Controls on Hwys 88, 4 & 108

Arnold, CA…This highway information is the latest reported by Caltrans as of Thursday, January 5th, 2023 at 02:05 PM. SR 4 [IN THE CENTRAL CALIFORNIA AREA] IS CLOSED FROM 0.7 MI EAST OF FARMINGTON /AT BUCKMAN RD/ TO 3.4 MI EAST OF FARMINGTON /AT WAVERLY RD/ (SAN JOAQUIN CO) – DUE TO FLOODING – MOTORISTS […]

Inside View – Host Sarah Lunsford & Guest Supervisor Emeritus Merita Callaway

Inside View – Host Sarah Lunsford & Guest Supervisor Emeritus Merita Callaway

San Andreas, CA…In this episode of Inside View, Sarah Lunsford talks with retiring District 3 Supervisor Merita Callaway, who has served the Calaveras community for over 30 years. She has a long and distinguished career, and is one of the longest serving County Supervisors in California. Callaway was born in Hawaii, raised in a military […]

292 PG&E Customers Powerless in Copperopolis Area

292 PG&E Customers Powerless in Copperopolis Area

Copperopolis, CA…According to PG&E, a power outage has occurred in Copperopolis, California as of January 5 at 3:35 AM PST. The cause of the outage is currently being assessed, but it is believed to be due to an equipment issue. At the moment, power is still off and the estimated time for restoration has yet […]

Traffic Update….Collision Near Hwy 4 & Salt Springs Trail

Traffic Update….Collision Near Hwy 4 & Salt Springs Trail

Bear Valley, CA…On the morning of January 5th, at approximately 10:14 AM, emergency services were alerted to a traffic collision on State Route 4 at the intersection with Salt Springs Trail. Upon receiving the report, units were immediately dispatched to the scene. No injuries have been reported in the collision. As of 10:19 AM, units […]

Hey Good People! POW Riding Now with 17 Inches of Snow Overnight & Possibly 21 Inches Today!

Hey Good People!  POW Riding Now with 17 Inches of Snow Overnight & Possibly 21 Inches Today!

Bear Valley, CA…Hey Good People! 7am update to the weather: 17″ of new snow has fallen since 10pm last night and it looks as though it’s just getting started. As the storm intensifies we could see up to 20″ fall between 5am today and 10pm this evening. Winds are playing a big factor with this […]

2,176 PG&E Customers Powerless in Calaveras County Right Now

2,176 PG&E Customers Powerless in Calaveras County Right Now

Murphys, CA…On January 4 at 9:40 PM PST, a power outage occurred in the area served by PG&E. The company has assigned a crew to assess the situation and determine the cause of the outage. According to initial estimates, the outage has affected 2,176 customers. The cause of the outage is currently believed to be […]

Take a Winter Drive in Big Trees Village with Sandi Pearce from Sierra Sentry.

Take a Winter Drive in Big Trees Village with Sandi Pearce from Sierra Sentry.

Dorrington, CA…Take a Winter Drive in Big Trees Village with Sandi Pearce from Sierra Sentry. Regularly Scheduled Services SierraSentry will visit your home per contract agreement and perform exterior and interior inspections of your property. We offer 1-4 visits per month or as needed. SierraSentry will inspect the overall condition of your home inside and […]

Luis Bernardo Mercado 1962 ~ 2022

Luis Bernardo Mercado 1962 ~ 2022

Murphys, CA… Luis Bernardo Mercado. February 22, 1962 ~ December 25, 2022. 60 Years Old. An obituary is not available at this time for Luis Bernardo Mercado. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Luis Bernardo […]

Calaveras Supervisors to Hold Special Meeting to Ratify Proclamation of Local Emergency Due to Storms

Calaveras Supervisors to Hold Special Meeting to Ratify Proclamation of Local Emergency Due to Storms

San Andreas, CA…The Board of Supervisors will hold a special meeting on January 5, 2023 at 10:00 AM in the Board of Supervisors Chambers located at 891 Mountain Ranch Road in San Andreas, CA. The meeting agenda and packet can be downloaded from the Board’s website. The first item on the regular agenda is the […]

Mark Edward Owens 1953 ~ 2022

Mark Edward Owens 1953 ~ 2022

Murphys, CA… Mark Edward Owens. March 20, 1953 ~ December 24, 2022. 69 Years Old. An obituary is not available at this time for Mark Edward Owens. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall. Services: Friday, December 30, 2022 at 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM. Diebold Funeral Holdings, 1071 […]

Close to 400 PG&E Customers Powerless in Valley Springs Area

Close to 400 PG&E Customers Powerless in Valley Springs Area

Valley Springs, CA…On January 4, PG&E experienced an outage that affected 366 customers in the Valley Springs area. The company is currently assessing the cause of the outage and has made a preliminary determination that the weather is to blame. At this time, the estimated restoration time has not yet been announced. PG&E apologizes for […]

Marie Zarcone 1922 ~ 2022

Marie Zarcone 1922 ~ 2022

Copperopolis, CA… Marie Zarcone. November 2, 1922 ~ December 22, 2022. 100 Years Old. An obituary is not available at this time for Marie Zarcone. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall. GRAVESIDE SERVICES: Friday, January 6, 2023 at 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Copperopolis Cemetery, Cemetery Lane Copperopolis, […]

Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office Arrests Two for Possession of Methamphetamine for Sale

Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office Arrests Two for Possession of Methamphetamine for Sale

Copperopolis CA…On 1-2-2023 at about 1130hrs., a Calaveras County Patrol Deputy conducted a traffic enforcement stop on Hwy 4 near Main St, Copperopolis, CA. During the traffic stop, the deputy contacted the driver Jason David Copeland, 39 years of age, Wilseyville, and passenger Michele Lynn Alec, 44 years of age, West Point. The deputy noted […]

Calaveras County & Angels Camp Prepare for Next Round of Storms

Calaveras County & Angels Camp Prepare for Next Round of Storms

San Andreas & Angels Camp, CA…Calaveras County and the City of Angels Camp are continuing to work closely to ensure their residents are prepared for the next round of winter storms. As previously reported, the Calaveras County Office of Emergency Services proclaimed a Local Emergency on December 31, 2022. The County and City want to […]

Multiple Floodwater Rescues for Calaveras Search and Rescue Team

Multiple Floodwater Rescues for Calaveras Search and Rescue Team

San Andreas, CA…On 12-31-22 at about 9:30 AM, the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office Volunteer Search and Rescue Team was activated to respond to a motorist stranded in floodwater. The motorist drove past warning barriers into swift-moving floodwaters on Jesus Maria Rd near Hawver Rd, Mokelumne Hill. The vehicle eventually became inoperable due to the floodwaters. […]

A Bit of a Break Today Then Winter Weather Watches, Flood & Wind Warnings Return

A Bit of a Break Today Then Winter Weather Watches, Flood & Wind Warnings Return

Arnold, CA…Detailed forecast from the National Weather Service for West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada. Today, Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of rain and snow showers early in the morning. Patchy fog in the morning. Highs 26 to 41 higher elevations…37 to 49 lower elevations. Little or no snow accumulation lower elevations…up to 1 inch higher […]

SNAC Arnold is Ready for Winter! Shop Local for Your Winter Fun!

SNAC Arnold is Ready for Winter!  Shop Local for Your Winter Fun!

Arnold, Murphys & Sonora, CA…SNAC Arnold is ready for Winter! Are you ready? There’s snow in the high country, so it’s time to get up there. Last week’s storms brought Bear Valley Mountain 40″ of snow, so let’s get this party started! The Sierra looks beautiful with a new blanket of snow. It’s the age-old […]

Kioti Tractors & Off Road Vehicles from A1 Sharpening, Give Your Dirt Some Love in 2023!

Kioti Tractors & Off Road Vehicles from A1 Sharpening, Give Your Dirt Some Love in 2023!

San Andreas, CA…A-1 has been Serving Calaveras county, central California valley and surrounding areas since 2007. They offer full service repair and sales of tractors, mowers, trimmers, chainsaws, logsplitters, generators and rototillers. In addition, they provide sharpening service for chainsaws, mower blades and circular saw blades. They are located at 660 E. St. Charles St, […]

A Winter Weather Returns with Kinder, Less Abusive Storms from Mother Nature

A Winter Weather Returns with Kinder, Less Abusive Storms from Mother Nature

Arnold, CA…This is the detailed forecast for the West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada from the National Weather Service in Sacramento. Today, Mostly cloudy. A chance of snow showers late in the afternoon. Highs 25 to 40 higher elevations…36 to 46 lower elevations. Prevailing east winds up to 10 mph shifting to the south in the […]

Life is Better With Power & Pioneer Electric Can Have You Powered Up When PG&E Can’t

Life is Better With Power & Pioneer Electric Can Have You Powered Up When PG&E Can’t

Angels Camp, CA…Now at new Angels Camp Location! With power uncertainties becoming the norm is your business or family ready? A back up generator from Pioneer Electric can provide peace of mind. Pioneer Electric is a licensed and insured, full service electrical contracting business servicing: Calaveras, Tuolumne and beyond since 1984.and provide a full range […]