Notice of Provisional Appointment to VUSD Board (Pursuant to Education Code Sections 5091 and 5092)

Notice of Provisional Appointment to VUSD Board (Pursuant to Education Code Sections 5091 and 5092)

Avery, CA…NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a vacancy in the Vallecito Union School District (“District”) has occurred because Vallecito Union School District Governing Board Member, Tom Eising, resigned effective December 31, 2021.  On February 23, 2022, the VALLECITO UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT GOVERNING BOARD (“Governing Board”) made the Provisional Appointment of Shannon Simpson to fill the […]

Columbia College Awarded $500,000 for Emergency Medical Services Pre-Apprenticeship Initiative

Columbia College Awarded $500,000 for Emergency Medical Services Pre-Apprenticeship Initiative

Columbia, CA…Columbia College has received formal notification of the intent to award a three (3) year grant to develop a new pre-apprenticeship program in Emergency Medical Services, beginning in spring 2022. Columbia College is currently implementing hospitality and child development apprenticeships, forestry and conservation on-the-job training program, as well as a fire science pre-apprenticeship with […]

Sender’s Market’s Weekly Ad & Grocery Specials March 2nd ~ March 8th! Shop Local & Save!

Sender’s Market’s Weekly Ad & Grocery Specials March 2nd ~ March 8th! 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 […]

Big Trees Market Weekly Ad & Grocery Specials March 2nd Through March 8th! Shop Local & Save!

Big Trees Market Weekly Ad & Grocery Specials March 2nd Through March 8th! 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.

Hey Good People!! Your Pure Mountain Fun Awaits at Bear Valley!!

Hey Good People!!  Your Pure Mountain Fun Awaits at Bear Valley!!

Bear Valley, CA…Hey Good People! Mattly’s weather forecast for Wednesday. A wee bit o’ clouds are in effect this morning but by mid day we should see clear, beautiful sunny skies. The high today will rest around 47F with an ESE wind up to 9mph. Conditions are favorable for awesome groomers and off-piste riding around […]

Meet Cheeto! Take Your New Friend Home Today!

Meet Cheeto!  Take Your New Friend Home Today!

San Andreas, CA…Meet CHEETO (A054019), a handsome short-haired orange tabby adult who is between 1 and 1-1/2 years old. Cheeto is at the shelter because his previous owner said she was too busy to care for him and because our volunteers are already full! He’s adorable! Cheeto is quite friendly and loves attention, especially when […]

Coping with COVID – Long Term! Community Focus on March 24th Brought to You by Mark Twain Medical Center.

Coping with COVID – Long Term!  Community Focus on March 24th Brought to You by Mark Twain Medical Center.

Angels Camp, CA…Hear from local experts as they focus on a significant condition called Long-COVID —symptoms lasting weeks or months after first being infected with the virus, even if the illness was mild or had no initial symptoms. This community focus will also include other challenges involving COVID and discuss effective local resources. You will […]

Roy J. Sands 1935 ~ 2022

Roy J. Sands 1935 ~ 2022

Valley Springs, CA…Roy J. Sands October 12, 1935 ~ February 24, 2022 (age 86). Roy Joseph Sands, 86, passed away on February 24, 2022 in Valley Springs, CA. He was born on October 12, 1935, in NY. Roy was a Proud veteran of the U.S. Army. Roy is survived by his wife Christine Sands, and […]

Maryellen M. Fix 1958 ~ 2022

Maryellen M. Fix 1958 ~ 2022

Mokelumne Hill, CA…Maryellen M. Fix November 29, 1958 ~ February 20, 2022 (age 63). Maryellen Marie Fix, 63, passed away on February 20, 2022, in Mokelumne Hill, CA. She was born on November 29, 1958, in OH. Maryellen was working as a Homemaker. Maryellen is survived by spouse Wolfgang Fix. A funeral service will be […]

Chris Patrick Lyons 1949 ~ 2022

Chris Patrick Lyons 1949 ~ 2022

Angels Camp, CA…Chris Patrick Lyons April 22, 1949 ~ February 19, 2022 (age 72). Chris Patrick Lyons, 72, passed away on February 19, 2022, in San Andreas, CA. Chris was born on April 22, 1949, in Iowa. Chris was a retired auto mechanic. A Celebration of his Life will be held at a later date. […]

Virginia Mae Rathbun 1928 ~ 2022

Virginia Mae Rathbun 1928 ~ 2022

San Andreas, CA…Virginia Mae Rathbun February 20, 1928 ~ February 18, 2022 (age 93). Virginia Mae Rathbun, 93, passed away on February 18, 2022, in San Andreas, CA. She was born on February 20, 1928 in KS to parents Loren and Allie Pellete. Virginia was working as a retired Teacher’s Aid. A funeral service will […]

Shirl Dale Knight 1947 ~ 2022

Shirl Dale Knight 1947 ~ 2022

Angels Camp, CA…Shirl Dale Knight July 11, 1947 ~ February 15, 2022 (age 74). Shirl Dale Knight, 74, passed away on February 15, 2022 at 0903 at Mark Twain Medical Center in San Andreas, CA. He loved fishing and is survived by Laurie Buompensiero of Bermuda Dunes, CA

Update on Friday’s Fatal Vehicle vs Pedestrian Collision

Update on Friday’s Fatal Vehicle vs Pedestrian Collision

Jamestown, CA…On February 25, 2022, at approximately 6:40pm, 65-year-old Robert Campbell of Modesto was driving a 2022 Chevrolet pick-up northbound on State Route 49, north of Main Street. At that same time, a 35-year-old male pedestrian from Sonora was walking on the shoulder of State Route 49. The pedestrian suddenly entered the northbound lane, directly […]

Edgar “Eddie” Leslie Ashcraft 1932 ~ 2022

Edgar “Eddie” Leslie Ashcraft 1932 ~ 2022

Valley Springs, CA…Edgar “Eddie” Leslie Ashcraft March 16, 1932 ~ February 10, 2022 (age 89). Edgar Leslie Ashcraft, 89, passed away on February 10, 2022, in Stockton, CA. He was born on March 16, 1932 in AR to parents Elmer and Ruby Ashcraft. Edgar was working as a retired Operating Engineer. A funeral service will […]

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

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

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, […]

Shop Smart, Shop Local at Middleton’s Furniture & Appliances! Deeply Rooted in Your Community Since 1955!

Shop Smart, Shop Local at Middleton’s Furniture & Appliances! Deeply Rooted in Your Community Since 1955!

Angels Camp, CA…When people buy from us, they don’t just get an appliance, piece of furniture or electronic; they become a member of our family, a family that is there for one another for the life of the product. Whether you want to stop by to learn more—or plan to purchase a major appliance, furniture […]

Big Trees Market Weekly Ad & Grocery Specials February 23rd Through March 1st! Shop Local & Save!

Big Trees Market Weekly Ad & Grocery Specials February 23rd Through March 1st! 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.

Aklestad and Olstad, take the 2022 Iron Dog Win! Arnold’s David Wagner & Team 11 Finished 14th!

Aklestad and Olstad, take the 2022 Iron Dog Win!  Arnold’s David Wagner & Team 11 Finished 14th!

Wasilla, AK…Third time was the charm in the Iron Dog for Arnold’s David Wagner.  After literally crashing and burning on his first two attempts. Well technically it was a burned down sled the first year and a sled broken in the crash the second year. Team 11 of Joseph Hale & David Wagner finished the […]