Human Remains Located Near Mountain Ranch

Human Remains Located Near Mountain Ranch

Mountain Ranch, CA…On March 29, 2021, at about 11:50 AM, the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch Center received a call from a person who stated they had located what they believed to be human remains in a remote area located north of San Andreas. The caller stated they were walking on a seldom used portion […]

Peggy Morris 1948 – 2021

Peggy Morris 1948 – 2021

Murphys, CA…Peggy Morris, April 17th, 1948 – February 17th, 2021. Peggy Marilyn Morris, 72, of Murphys, CA, passed away peacefully on February 17th, while at Stanford Hospital, due to complications from heart failure. As many who loved her were aware, Peggy was granted the gift of a new heart in 2013, from a donor whose […]

Yosemite National Park Announces Emily Dayhoff as a 2021 Bearss Fellowship Award Recipient

Yosemite National Park Announces Emily Dayhoff as a 2021 Bearss Fellowship Award Recipient

Yosemite, CA…Yosemite National Park is pleased to announce that the 2021 Edwin C. Bearss History Fellowship has been awarded to Emily Dayhoff. Emily is a Park Ranger who works in Yosemite National Park’s Division of Interpretation and Education, and specializes in cultural demonstration. In addition to being a full-time Park Ranger in Yosemite, Dayhoff is […]

Now Accepting Patients, Meet Dr. Flores-Merritt. Expert in General Surgery and Kindness.

Now Accepting Patients, Meet Dr. Flores-Merritt. Expert in General Surgery and Kindness.

San Andreas, CA…Now Accepting Patients, Meet Dr. Flores-Merritt. Expert in General Surgery and Kindness. Dr. Isabella Flores-Merritt, Board Certified General Surgeon is now accepting patients at the San Andreas Multispecialty Clinic and the James Dalton Medical Office in Angels Camp. Dr. Flores-Merritt has more than 15 years of experience, and completed her general surgery residency […]

Big Trees Market Weekly Ad & Grocery Specials Through April 6th! Shop Local & Happy Easter!!

Big Trees Market Weekly Ad & Grocery Specials Through April 6th!  Shop Local & Happy Easter!!

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.  

Deputy and Citizen Rescue Woman from a Residence on Fire

Deputy and Citizen Rescue Woman from a Residence on Fire

San Andreas, CA…Anyone who’s ever been involved with emergency services knows there’s no such thing as “routine calls for service”. Traffic enforcement stops, neighbor disputes, and as one deputy found out recently, general alarms are never routine. On March 29th, 2021 at about 8:50 AM, the Calaveras County Sheriff’s 911 dispatch center began receiving calls […]

April 17th Rotary Drive Thru Rib Dinner! Get Your Tickets Now!

April 17th Rotary Drive Thru Rib Dinner!  Get Your Tickets Now!

San Andreas, CA…Come join us on April 17th for a homestyle drive thru cookout at the Treats parking lot. Each meal comes with a half slab of mouthwatering delicious BBQ pork ribs, a corn on the cob, coleslaw and, homemade cornbread. There will be music while you wait in your vehicle for a dinner that […]

Robert Neal 1961 – 2021

Robert Neal  1961 – 2021

Jamestown, CA…Robert Neal 10/14/1961 – 3/26/2021. Robert Neal, 59, of Jamestown, passed away on Friday, March 26, 2021 at his home. Arrangements entrusted to Sierra Cremation & Burial Service. www.sierracbs.com

Shred Fest 2021 is April 17

Shred Fest 2021 is April 17

Murphys, CA…Angels-Murphys Rotary Club’s annual document shredding and electronic waste recycling event! Free to Calaveras County residents. This year we will have a drive-through system in the Black Bart Parking Lot. Please have your papers and/or electronics in the trunk of your vehicle and we will unload it for you. Your papers will be shredded […]

Felony Arrests for Modesto Couple in Organized Retail Theft Scheme

Felony Arrests for Modesto Couple in Organized Retail Theft Scheme

Sonora, CA…Monday evening the Sonora Police Department arrested 26-year-old Charles P. Bryant of Modesto and 24-year-old Zalena R. Herrera of Modesto for multiple charges, including possession of stolen property, conspiracy to commit a felony, and organized retail theft with intent to sell. Just after 8:30 pm on March 29, 2021, officers were called to Lowe’s […]

Fair Oaks Motorcyclist Loses Life in Collision with CHP Vehicle

Fair Oaks Motorcyclist Loses Life in Collision with CHP Vehicle

Jackson, CA…On March 28, 2021, at approximately 1738 hours, a motorcyclist was riding a 2002 American at a high rate of speed, eastbound on State Route 104 (SR-104) west of Zone Michigan Bar Rd. An on-duty CHP Officer was traveling westbound on SR-104 and observed the motorcyclist at a high rate of speed traveling towards […]

2021 Butte Fire Recovery Projects Whiskey Slide Road, Mountain Ranch Through April 23rd

2021 Butte Fire Recovery Projects  Whiskey Slide Road, Mountain Ranch  Through April 23rd

San Andreas, CA…From March 29 to April 23, 2021 there will be up to 15 minute traffic delays to accommodate Phase 1 of the roadway drainage upgrades on Whiskey Slide Road. Crews will be replacing and installing new drainage culverts at several locations along Whiskey Slide Road. Culvert work will take place north west of […]

“Hop To It” Calaveras Hwy4 Clean-Up Crew Spring Cleaning is April 3rd!

“Hop To It” Calaveras Hwy4 Clean-Up Crew Spring Cleaning is April 3rd!

Hathaway Pines, CA…”Hop To It” Calaveras Hwy4 Clean-Up Crew Spring Cleaning is April 3rd! Meet on April 3, 2021, 9:30 am Check in Hathaway Pines Next to Big Bear Dry Wall. Food & Refreshments after Clean Up! Calaveras HWY4 Cleanup Crew Rules: Safety First = Wear a safety vest Keep an eye on traffic at […]

Sheriff’s Office Explosive Ordinance Disposal Team Assists Amador County

Sheriff’s Office Explosive Ordinance Disposal Team Assists Amador County

San Andreas, CA…On March 9th, 2021, the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office Explosive Ordinance Disposal Team was activated to assist Amador County with approximately 2,500 blasting caps. The reporting party stated they were in the process of demolishing an old building when they located the blasting caps. Upon arrival, the CCSO EOD team discovered the blasting […]

Angels Camp, Union and Utica Receive Nearly $600,000 in Grant Funding

Angels Camp, Union and Utica Receive Nearly $600,000 in Grant Funding

Angels Camp, CA…The Union Public Utility District (UPUD), City of Angels Camp (COA) and Utica Water and Power Authority (Utica) are pleased to announce that the California Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) awarded the agencies $590,000 in grant funding through the Community Power Resiliency Grants Program in mid-March. COA, UPUD and Utica are all […]

Sonora Student Arrested for Making Threats Against School & Students

Sonora Student Arrested for Making Threats Against School & Students

Sonora, CA…A student at Sonora High School has been arrested for making threats against the school and other students. The Police Department was notified by the administration at Sonora High School of a student potentially making statements to bring a gun to school. During the course of the investigation, Officers learned that disturbing and threatening […]

Calaveras Democrats are Disappointed with Congressman McClintock

Calaveras Democrats are Disappointed with Congressman McClintock

Murphys, CA…Calaveras County Democratic Central Committee sent the following to Representative McClintock. “We write to express our disappointment with your recent vote against HR1319, otherwise known as the American Rescue Plan. You have characterized your opposition as concern for the financial future of American families, and as fiscal responsibility. It is our view that this […]

Pizza, Burgers, Pasta, Sandwiches, Salads, Steaks & Beer! All for Takeout or Delivery from Snowshoe Brewing Company!

Pizza, Burgers, Pasta, Sandwiches, Salads, Steaks & Beer! All for Takeout or Delivery from Snowshoe Brewing Company!

Arnold, CA…For more than 20 years, The Shoe has crafted great beer and quality food for the whole family. Whether you’re a local, touring Scenic Highway 4, visiting Big Trees State Park, Lake Alpine or Bear Valley, Snowshoe Brewing Company is your stop for fresh handcrafted beer, quality fresh food, local wines and family-friendly service. […]

Bear Valley Adventure Company, Cross Country Skiing, Snowshoeing, Sledding & More! Season Extended to May 2nd!

Bear Valley Adventure Company, Cross Country Skiing, Snowshoeing, Sledding & More!  Season Extended to May 2nd!

Bear Valley, CA…The Bear Valley Adventure Company (BVAC) is excited to offer cross country skiing, snowshoeing, sledding, and tubing experiences for the 2020/2021 winter season. Since COVID-19 is alive and well, we have instituted some new rules in order to keep everyone safe. Help keep the Bear Valley winter wonderland open by supporting the following […]