Micah David Bigelow October 12, 1986 – May 2, 2022 (Celebration of Life on July 30th)

Micah David Bigelow October 12, 1986 – May 2, 2022 (Celebration of Life on July 30th)

Murphys, CA…Without words to convey the emotional devastation this brings, our beloved Micah passed away suddenly on Monday morning of May 2, 2022. Micah was born in Sonora and raised in Murphys. He went to Albert Michelson Elementary School and later graduated from Bret Harte High School in 2005. He then studied at Feather River […]

Alpine County Approves Partnership with Golden State Connect Authority for Deployment of Open-Access, Municipal Internet

Alpine County Approves Partnership with Golden State Connect Authority  for Deployment of Open-Access, Municipal Internet

Markleeville, CA…On July 5, the Alpine County Board of Supervisors approved a partnership agreement with Golden State Connect Authority (GSCA) to install reliable, affordable high-speed internet infrastructure in Alpine County. This is one of several initial project locations that GSCA is exploring across its 39 rural member counties for the deployment of an open-access, municipal […]

466 Acre Washburn Fire Burning in Mariposa Grove Area. Wawona Area Under Evacuation Orders

466 Acre Washburn Fire Burning in Mariposa Grove Area.  Wawona Area Under Evacuation Orders

Yosemite, CA…At 2:04 pm on July 7, 2022, the Yosemite Emergency Communications Center received multiple 911 telephone calls reporting smoke visible from the Mariposa Grove area, near the Washburn Trail. A full initial attack response was dispatched including Yosemite Fire resources and cooperators. At that time, the Mariposa Grove was evacuated and is temporarily closed. […]

Mrs. Nancy Louise Black 1946 ~ 2022

Mrs. Nancy Louise Black 1946 ~ 2022

Sutter Creek, CA… Mrs. Nancy Louise Black, January 3, 1946 ~ July 6, 2022 (age 76) Nancy Louise Black, 76, passed away on July 06, 2022. Online condolences can be made at https://www.dieboldfuneral.com/. Arrangements were trusted to San Andreas Memorial Chapel, 254 West St. Charles PO Box 328 San Andreas, CA 95249, (209) 754-3361. To […]

More Roads Open Up as Electra Fire Repopulation Moves Forward

More Roads Open Up as Electra Fire Repopulation Moves Forward

San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Office of Emergency Services has implemented Zonehaven for identifying evacuation order and warning zones. For a live map of current zones under an evacuation order or warning please visit www.community.zonehaven.com or scan the QR code. The below changes only affect areas outside of the Electra Fire burn scar, as all […]

Kathleen A. Harding (Rutt) 1951 ~ 2022

Kathleen A. Harding (Rutt) 1951 ~ 2022

Mountain Ranch, CA… Kathleen A. Harding (Rutt), June 3, 1951 ~ July 3, 2022 (age 71) An obituary is not available at this time for Kathleen A. Harding (Rutt). 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 […]

Willie Faye Eckowitz 1965 ~ 2022

Willie Faye Eckowitz 1965 ~ 2022

Angels Camp, CA… Willie Faye Eckowitz, October 6, 1965 ~ July 2, 2022 (age 56) An obituary is not available at this time for Willie Faye Eckowitz. 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 Willie Faye […]

Mr. James Gerald Kelley 1940 ~ 2022

Mr. James Gerald Kelley 1940 ~ 2022

Angels Camp, CA… Mr. James Gerald Kelley, August 27, 1940 ~ July 2, 2022 (age 81) An obituary is not available at this time for Mr. James Gerald Kelley. 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 […]

Mr. Thomas William Hodges 1955 ~ 2022

Mr. Thomas William Hodges 1955 ~ 2022

Mokelumne Hill, CA… Mr. Thomas William Hodges, November 8, 1955 ~ July 1, 2022 (age 66) An obituary is not available at this time for Mr. Thomas William Hodges. 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 […]

Santa Maria Marrone 1938 ~ 2022

Santa Maria Marrone 1938 ~ 2022

San Andreas, CA… Santa Maria Marrone, October 30, 1938 ~ June 30, 2022 (age 83) Santa Maria Marrone, 83, passed away on June 30, 2022 at 1445 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Stockton, CA. Santa was working as a Title Insurance Agent. Santa is survived by Spouse ; Children ; Others: James Marrone (Brother) , […]

Jacqueline M. Narvaez 1936 ~ 2022

Jacqueline M. Narvaez 1936 ~ 2022

Valley Springs, CA… Jacqueline M. Narvaez, February 25, 1936 ~ June 24, 2022 (age 86) Jacqueline Narvaez, 86, passed away on June 24, 2022, in Valley Springs, CA. Jacqueline was born on February 25, 1936, in MN. Online condolences can be made at https://www.dieboldfuneral.com/. Funeral arrangements were trusted to San Andreas Memorial Chapel, 254 West […]

Mildred Mae Holman 1924 ~ 2022

Mildred Mae Holman 1924 ~ 2022

San Andreas, CA… Mildred Mae Holman November 23, 1924 ~ June 22, 2022. Mildred Holman, passed away on June 22, 2022, in San Andreas, CA. Mildred was born November 23, 1924, in Pennsylvania. 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 […]

Lorane J. Boler 1939 ~ 2022

Lorane J. Boler 1939 ~ 2022

Avery, CA… Lorane J. Boler, September 21, 1939 ~ June 21, 2022 (age 82) An obituary is not available at this time for Lorane J. Boler. 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 Lorane J. Boler, […]

Alan M. Altaffer 1929 ~ 2022

Alan M. Altaffer 1929 ~ 2022

Avery, CA… Alan M. Altaffer January 30, 1929 ~ June 20, 2022. Alan Maurice Altaffer, 94, passed away on June 20, 2022, in Avery, CA. Alan was born on January 30, 1929, in Winter, WI. Alan was an owner of a general contracting business. A Burial will be held privately at Buena Vista Cemetery in […]

Travis E. Donald Garcia 1982 ~ 2022

Travis E. Donald Garcia 1982 ~ 2022

Mountain Ranch, CA… Travis E. Donald Garcia, October 31, 1982 ~ June 10, 2022 (age 39). Travis E. Donald Garcia, 39, passed away on June 10, 2022, in Mountain Ranch, CA. Travis was born on October 31, 1982 in CA. Online condolences can be made at https://www.dieboldfuneral.com. Funeral arrangements were trusted to San Andreas Memorial […]

Jeannette Caroline Thorn 1933 ~ 2022

Jeannette Caroline Thorn 1933 ~ 2022

Valley Springs, CA… Jeannette Thorn, passed away on June 09, 2022, in Valley Springs, CA. Jeannette was born on August 13, 1933, in Michigan. A funeral service will be held Wednesday June 15, 2022, at the San Andreas Memorial Chapel in San Andreas, CA. She will be laid to rest with her late husband Paul […]

Leslie Paul Kaiser 1951 ~ 2022

Leslie Paul Kaiser 1951 ~ 2022

Wilseyville, CA… Leslie Paul Kaiser, July 31, 1951 ~ June 8, 2022 (age 70) Leslie Paul Kaiser, our brother, uncle and friend passed away Wednesday June 8th, 2022. He was the first baby boy born at the new Loyalton, California hospital on July 31st, 1951, where he joined his two brothers Mike and George. In […]

Chad A. Wilson 1965 ~ 2022

Chad A. Wilson 1965 ~ 2022

West Point, CA… Chad A. Wilson, August 23, 1965 ~ June 7, 2022 (age 56) Chad Alan Wilson, 56, passed away on June 07, 2022, in West point, CA. Chad was born on August 23, 1965, in NE. Online condolences can be made at https://www.dieboldfuneral.com/. Funeral arrangements were trusted to San Andreas Memorial Chapel, 254 […]

Aaron Charles Hawks 1968 ~ 2022

Aaron Charles Hawks 1968 ~ 2022

Angels Camp, CA… Aaron Charles Hawks, September 2, 1968 ~ June 7, 2022 (age 53). An obituary is not available at this time for Aaron Charles Hawks. 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 Aaron Charles […]

Diana C. Gigliotti 1953 ~ 2022

Diana C. Gigliotti 1953 ~ 2022

Valley Springs, CA… Diana C. Gigliotti November 25, 1953 ~ June 5, 2022 (age 68) Diana Gigliotti, 68, passed away on June 05, 2022, in Valley Springs, CA. Diana was born on November 25, 1953, in CA. Online condolences can be made at https://www.dieboldfuneral.com/. Funeral arrangements were trusted to San Andreas Memorial Chapel, 254 West […]

Calling All Bus Drivers, Bret Harte Needs You!

Calling All Bus Drivers, Bret Harte Needs You!

Angels Camp, CA…Bret Harte UHSD: Accepting apps for Bus Driver (Training available). Valid Class B/Passenger Endorsement/Current DMV Phys/CHP Spec. Cert; 4-hrs p/day, $19.31-$21.24 p/hr. DOE. Closing date: Until filled. Also, if interested in Bus Driver Training, contact Transp. Director 209-736-2067. Apply online: www.bhuhsd-ca.schoolloop.com or call (209) 736-8340. “EOE.”

Calaveras County Announces Implementation of New Evacuation Management Plan “Zonehaven”

Calaveras County Announces Implementation of New Evacuation Management Plan “Zonehaven”

San Andreas, CA…Zonehaven works by breaking the entire county into “Zones”. Each zone has a corresponding number on the map. A resident need only to know their Zone identification number to know if they need to evacuate and when it is safe to repopulate. During an emergency, the Zone number will be provided along with […]

Sender’s Market Weekly Ad & Grocery Specials Through July 12th! Shop Local & Save!

Sender’s Market Weekly Ad & Grocery Specials Through July 12th!  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 […]

Electra Fire Update, 4,272 Acres, 40% Contained, 1,886 Personnel

Electra Fire Update, 4,272 Acres, 40% Contained, 1,886 Personnel

Amador & Calaveras Counties, CA…Fire behavior moderated overnight due to increased humidity. Several small spot fires were detected and mitigated with the support of intel platforms and night-flying helicopter operations. Firefighters continue strengthening control lines and mopping-up hot spots. Electra Incident Update AM 7.7 RESOURCES ASSIGNED Engines: 168 Water Tenders: 26 Helicopters: 14 Hand Crews: […]

Only 2,300 Electra Fire PG&E Power Outages Remain

Only 2,300 Electra Fire PG&E Power Outages Remain

Amador & Calaveras Counties, CA…PG&E made significant progress today responding to outages now affecting approximately 2,300 customers in parts of Amador and Calaveras Counties due to the Electra Fire. PG&E has deenergized several distribution lines for firefighter safety in the area at the request of Cal Fire crews battling the Electra fire. Working with Cal […]

Electra Fire Reaches 40% Containment as Fire Heads Towards Full Containment & Control

Electra Fire Reaches 40% Containment as Fire Heads Towards Full Containment & Control

Amador & Calaveras Counties, CA…In the interest of relaying the most accurate and up-to-date information to the public, the Electra Incident will begin releasing more frequent updates regarding control and containment lines throughout the day. This will be in addition to the morning and evening updates, which are typically released at 7 a.m. and 7 […]