Calaveras Vineyard Tour – The Perfect Way to Explore the Great Outdoors

Calaveras Vineyard Tour – The Perfect Way to Explore the Great Outdoors

Murphys, CA…Explore 4 Vineyards and Enjoy Select Tastings along with a Wine Country Lunch! Offered 1st Saturdays May through October and limited to 20 Guests per Tour. Register early to save your spot! Our Gracious Vineyard Hosts have arranged a wonderful day in the vineyards. As special arrangements and dedicated hosts are being arranged, we […]

Murder Charges Dropped Against Volcano Man

Murder Charges Dropped Against Volcano Man

Jackson, CA…The Amador County District Attorney’s Office announced yesterday that murder and attempted murder charges against Volcano resident, Jeffrey Johnston, 66, have been dropped at this time due to insufficient evidence. Johnston was charged with the murder of Volcano resident Vanessa Plew, 39, and the attempted murder of Jared Wilkinson, 44. District Attorney Todd Riebe […]

Time to Nominate Your Favorite Businesses for the Community Recognition Awards!

Time to Nominate Your Favorite Businesses for the Community Recognition Awards!

San Andreas, CA… It’s time to nominate your favorite businesses and employees of Calaveras County! Nominations close on Sunday, May 30. Make sure to vote for your favorites, and encourage your customers to vote for your business ASAP! You can submit your nomination by clicking HERE, and watch the video below to learn more about […]

Monitor Pass Joins Ebbetts & Sonora for Temporary Closures as Storm Moves Through Region

Monitor Pass Joins Ebbetts & Sonora for Temporary Closures as Storm Moves Through Region

Markleeville, Lake Alpine & Kennedy Meadows, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) closed State Route 108/Sonora Pass and State Route 4/Ebbetts Pass at about noon, and State Route 89/Monitor Pass at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 20, 2021, due to an approaching storm that is expected to linger into the weekend. There is no estimated […]

Frogtown Destruction Derby at Calaveras County Fairgrounds on Sunday, June 27, 2021 at 5:30 PM

Frogtown Destruction Derby at Calaveras County Fairgrounds on Sunday, June 27, 2021 at 5:30 PM

Angels Camp, CA… (Frogtown, USA)… Moondog Motorsports Presents The Frogtown Destruction Derby at Calaveras County Fairgrounds on Sunday June 27,2021 at 5:30 PM. Gates open at 4:00 PM. Find ticket info at (209) 736-2561. $15 per ticket for adults. $10 per ticket for kids from age 6 to 12 years old. Kids 5 and below […]

Traffic Advisory One-Way Traffic Controls on State Routes 16 & 88

Traffic Advisory One-Way Traffic Controls on State Routes 16 & 88

Amador County, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will employ one-way traffic control while performing construction operations next week at various locations in Amador County. Motorists should expect 10 minute delays and take alternate routes whenever possible. State Route 16 • Crews will conduct drainage work from State Route 124 to State Route 49 from […]

Traffic Update….Postal Vehicle vs Nissan Near Little John Rd / Bow Dr

Traffic Update….Postal Vehicle vs Nissan Near Little John Rd / Bow Dr

Copperopolis, CA…Traffic Update….Postal Vehicle vs Nissan Near Little John Rd / Bow Dr. Incident: 00239 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Little John Rd / Bow Dr Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.929615 -120.640786 Detail Information 3:22 PM 3 [3] [Notification] [CHP]-Problem changed from 1183-Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj to 1182-Trfc Collision-No Inj by CHP 3:22 PM 2 [2] NEG […]

Sender’s Market’s Weekly Ad & Grocery Specials Through May 25th. Shop Local & Save!

Sender’s Market’s Weekly Ad & Grocery Specials Through May 25th.  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 […]

State Route 108/Sonora Pass and State Route 4/Ebbetts Pass Temporarily Closed Due to Approaching Storm

State Route 108/Sonora Pass and State Route 4/Ebbetts Pass Temporarily Closed Due to Approaching Storm

Kennedy Meadows & Lake Alpine, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) closed State Route 108/Sonora Pass and State Route 4/Ebbetts Pass at about noon on Thursday, May 20, 2021, due to an approaching storm that is expected to linger into the weekend. There is no estimated time when the passes will be reopened, though barring […]

Water, Power & Goat Crossings from UWPA

Water, Power & Goat Crossings from UWPA

Murphys, CA…Goat crossing! One of the most unique features of the UWPA system is Ross Reservoir. The dam you see captured was built with stones by miners in the late 1890’s to create a 100-acre-foot reservoir. Visible from French Gulch Road, it is now used to regulate the water for UWPA’s Angels Powerhouse and deliveries […]

EBMUD Discovers Trove of Fossils in Mokelumne River Watershed

EBMUD Discovers Trove of Fossils in Mokelumne River Watershed

Valley Springs, CA…The East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) and California State University (CSU), Chico, announce the discovery of a trove of five- to ten-million-year-old fossils in the Mokelumne River watershed. The discovery was made in July 2020 by EBMUD Ranger Naturalist Greg Francek on patrol in 28,000 acres of protected land in the Sierra […]

Ford Launches All-Electric Ford F-150 Lightning! Reserve Yours from Sonora Ford Today!

Ford Launches All-Electric Ford F-150 Lightning!  Reserve Yours from Sonora Ford Today!

Dearborn, MI…The truck of the future is here. The F-150 Lightning is the smartest, most innovative truck Ford has ever built. From near instant torque to intelligent towing, seamless connectivity to software updates, plus power for your home, a power frunk and a digital screen that’s larger than any currently offered on a full-size truck […]

Cherie Mural Gordier 1948 – 2021

Cherie Mural Gordier 1948 – 2021

Pioneer, CA…Cherie Mural Gordier was born on March 9, 1948 in San Francisco, California and passed away on April 12, 2021 in Carmichael, California. Cherie’s childhood consisted of playing piano, singing in the choir, watching her brother work on cars and spending time with him, her parents, and her best friend, Bonnie. Cherie worked for […]

Sender’s Market Ace Hardware’s Big Memorial Day Sale!

Sender’s Market Ace Hardware’s Big Memorial Day Sale!

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. […]

Welcome Aboard Community Service Officer Joelyne Lemas to Sonora Police Dept!

Welcome Aboard Community Service Officer Joelyne Lemas to Sonora Police Dept!

Sonora, CA… The Sonora Police Department would like to introduce you to our new Community Service Officer Joelyne Lemas. CSO Lemas was born in Fremont, California, and was raised in Modesto. She moved to Tuolumne County with her Fiance in 2013 and married him in 2014. The couple welcomed their son in 2017, who is […]

Traffic Advisory Mountain Pass Closures State Route 4/ Ebbetts Pass and Route 108/ Sonora Pass

Traffic Advisory Mountain Pass Closures State Route 4/ Ebbetts Pass and Route 108/ Sonora Pass

Stockton, CA… The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is scheduled to close State Route 108/Sonora Pass and Route 4/Ebbetts Pass at noon Thursday due to an approaching storm. There is no estimated time when the passes will be reopened. For road conditions, follow District 10 on social media and visit quickmap.dot.ca.gov. For the safety of […]

Major Injuries to Wilseyville & West Point Men in Motorcycle vs VW Collision in Amador County

Major Injuries to Wilseyville & West Point Men in Motorcycle vs VW Collision in Amador County

Ione, CA…Porter was driving her vehicle south on SR-124 approaching the intersection of Buena Vista Rd. Duvall and Schweer were driving their motorcycles south on SR-124, to the rear of Porter. Porter slowed her vehicle and began to make a left turn onto Buena Vista Rd. Simultaneously, :Duvall was beginning to pass Porter on the […]

Amador County Moves to Yellow Tier

Amador County Moves to Yellow Tier

Amador County, CA…Amador County Public Health reports 10 more cases of COVID-19 since last Tuesday’s update, bringing the total laboratory confirmed case count to 1,786. The new cases include 7males and 3 females, 2 children under age 18, 3 aged 18-49, 2 aged 50-64, 3 over 65 years of age; 3 residents of Jackson, 5 […]

This Great Hartvickson Lot is Ready for Your Dream Home

This Great Hartvickson Lot is Ready for Your Dream Home

Valley Springs, CA… Great half acre lot. Some trees, rocks, plenty of room to build. Perc’d years ago. Hwy 26 to Silver Rapids, turn on Hartvickson, Lot on right side. Only $34,900 Active 05/12/21 Listing # 2003728 4036 Hartvickson Ln, Valley Springs, CA 95252 Listing Price: $34,900 County: Calaveras Cross St: Brooks Property Type Land […]