Spring Has Sprung at Big Trees State Park

Spring Has Sprung at Big Trees State Park

Arnold, CA…There are signs of spring throughout the park. Every season is beautiful, but spring brings new growth and life to #bigtrees. Many dogwoods are blooming — see the photos from today for details. Please keep and mind that dogs and other pets are not allowed on trails, including in the sequoia groves. Source = […]

Rotary Honors Teachers of the Year!

Rotary Honors Teachers of the Year!

Murphys, CA…Every year the Angels-Murphy Rotary honor teachers from each district in Calaveras county. The 2021 Teachers of the Year shown here left to right: Laura Oliver (Vallecito Union School District), Jennifer Truman-Nanik (Bret Harte Union High School District), Kathy Risso (Calaveras Unified School District), Sandy Westergaard (Calaveras County Office of Education), and Kurt Schneider […]

Angels-Murphys Rotary Club Welcomes New & Future Members

Angels-Murphys Rotary Club Welcomes New & Future Members

Murphys, CA…From the Angels-Murphys Rotary Club..”We were pleased to welcome Mr. Rhett Poortinga, grandson of President Tammy Soares Beilstein, as a future member of the Angels-Murphys Rotary Club. Rhett was very comfortable behind the podium and plans on taking over the Presidency during the year 2042-2043. Thank you for joining us, Rhett! We meet at […]

Stanislaus National Forest Plans Prescribed Burning on the Experimental Forest on All Ranger Districts

Stanislaus National Forest Plans Prescribed Burning on the Experimental Forest on All Ranger Districts

Sonora, CA…The Stanislaus National Forest provides the following information about planned prescribed burns for the Experimental Forest Underburn, located on the Summit Ranger District in units 37, 41 and 43. General and Specific Location: The prescribed burns are located about two miles southeast of Pinecrest, along Forest Road 4N10 and Crabtree Road, Township 4N, Range […]

Stanislaus National Forest Plans Prescribed Burning on Mi-Wok Ranger District

Stanislaus National Forest Plans Prescribed Burning on Mi-Wok Ranger District

Sonora, CA…The Stanislaus National Forest provides the following information about planned prescribed burns for the South Fork Underburn on the Mi-Wok Ranger District, units 1, 2, 3 and 4 on the forest. General and Specific Location: The prescribed burns are located about 2.5 miles northeast of Twain Harte, along Forest Road 2N63 (Italian Bar Road), […]

One-Way Traffic Controls May 10 – 12 on Hwy 26 for Bridge Work

One-Way Traffic Controls May 10 – 12 on Hwy 26 for Bridge Work

West Point, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will conduct one-way traffic control while performing bridge work next week on State Route 26. The work is scheduled from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Route 26 from Railroad Flat Road to Barney Way beginning Monday, May 10, through Wednesday, May 12, 2021. Motorists should expect […]

Grover Anderson, Live at Calaveras County Homecoming May 15 at 6 p.m. on Main Stage

Grover Anderson, Live at Calaveras County Homecoming May 15 at 6 p.m. on Main Stage

Angels Camp, CA..(Frogtown, USA)…For years, Grover Anderson wrestled with his commitment to holding a day job. Always eager to pursue a career as a singer-songwriter, the desire to start and support a family landed one all-important notch higher on life’s priority list. For the last six years he’s been making both work—teaching high school English […]

Domestic Violence Investigation Leads to Officer Involved Shooting and Hostage Situation

Domestic Violence Investigation Leads to Officer Involved Shooting and Hostage Situation

San Andreas, CA…On May 6, 2021, at about 10:39 PM the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Communication/Dispatch Center received a 911 call regarding a male and female in an argument at the Sierra Inn Motel, San Andreas California. The reporting party stated a male pointed a firearm at the female victim’s head. Deputies were dispatched to investigate […]

Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office Marijuana Team Recap April 22, 2021

Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office Marijuana Team Recap April 22, 2021

San Andreas, CA… On April 22nd, 2021, the Calaveras Sheriff’s Office Marijuana Enforcement Unit served two unrelated search warrants for illegal marijuana cultivation in Calaveras County. The first search warrant was served in the 1000 block of Quartz Mountain Road in West Point. Deputies seized 612 growing marijuana plants with an estimated value exceeding $259,000. […]

Calaveras County Board of Supervisors are Back in Action on May 11th, 2021 at 8:00 AM!

Calaveras County Board of Supervisors are Back in Action on May 11th, 2021 at 8:00 AM!

San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors have a full plate of items on the agenda which is below… Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting 5/11/2021 8:00 AM Board of Supervisors Chambers 891 Mountain Ranch Road   San Andreas, CA 95249 Downloads:  Agenda  Agenda Packet Call to Order Roll Call Closed Session Agenda 1. Conference with real property […]

Sender’s Market’s Weekly Ad & Grocery Specials Through May 11th. Shop Local & Save!

Sender’s Market’s Weekly Ad & Grocery Specials Through May 11th.  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 […]

Calaveras County Board of Supervisors Special Meeting on May 10th, 2021

Calaveras County Board of Supervisors Special Meeting on May 10th, 2021

San Andreas, CA… Calaveras County Board of Supervisors Special Meeting on 5/10/2021 10:00 AM in the Board Chambers Overflow Room of 891 Mountain Ranch Road in San Andreas, CA 95249. On March 18, 2020, Governor Gavin Newsom issued Executive Order N-29-20 (https://www.gov.ca.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/3.17.20-N-29-20-EO.pdf), which includes a waiver of Brown Act provisions requiring physical presence of the […]

Charles Moler 1951 – 2021

Charles Moler 1951 – 2021

Valley Springs, CA…Charles Moler 12/13/1951 – 5/5/2021. Charles Moler, 69, of Valley Springs, passed away on Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Stockton. Arrangements entrusted to Sierra Cremation & Burial Service – Calaveras. www.sierracremationservice.com

Calaveras Connect Will Provide Free Shuttle to Calaveras County Fair

Calaveras Connect Will Provide Free Shuttle to Calaveras County Fair

Angels Camp, CA…The Fair is back and so is Calaveras Connect’s Shuttle Service! May 13 thru May 16, Calaveras Connect will provide free shuttle service between the Save Mart Bus Stop in Angels Camp and the Fairgrounds for the 2021 Calaveras County Fair and Jumping Frog Jubilee. The shuttle will run Thursday through Sunday, every […]

No Parking Zones and Fire Lanes Established on Parrotts Ferry Road near Natural Bridges

No Parking Zones and Fire Lanes Established on Parrotts Ferry Road near Natural Bridges

Vallecito, CA…On April 27, 2021 the Calaveras County Board of Supervisors adopted a resolution approving the establishment of “No Parking” zones and “Fire Lanes” on Parrotts Ferry Road in Vallecito. The “No Parking” zone begins approximately .3 miles north of the Calaveras/Tuolumne County line and terminates approximately 2 miles north of the Calaveras/Tuolumne County line. […]

Caltrans District 10 Expects to Open Sonora Pass for Summer at Noon Today! Repairs Needed on Ebbetts Pass!

Caltrans District 10 Expects to Open Sonora Pass for Summer at Noon Today!  Repairs Needed on Ebbetts Pass!

Kennedy Meadows, CA…District 10 expects to open State Route 108/Sonora Pass at noon today. Crews have worked diligently to remove snow, debris and repair the roadway to help ensure motorists’ safety. We thank them and District 9 for their efforts and wish you safe travel! District 10 continues to make progress on the mountain passes. […]

Isidro Jimenez of Jamestown Arrested for Sexual Crimes Against a Child

Isidro Jimenez of Jamestown Arrested for Sexual Crimes Against a Child

Jamestown, CA…Yesterday morning, our office received a report of possible sexual abuse of a minor by 57-year-old Isidro Jimenez of Jamestown. A deputy responded and conducted an initial investigation into the allegations. Once enough information had been gathered, our investigations division took over the investigation. Detectives quickly gathered enough evidence to believe Jimenez, a current […]

The Beat Goes On It’s “THE PARTY To Go- Go!” Saturday, June 19, 2021

The Beat Goes On It’s “THE PARTY To Go- Go!” Saturday, June 19, 2021

Angels Camp, Murphys, Copper, & Valley Springs, CA… The Party To Go! was such a hit last fall that it was decided to do it again. But what to call it? The Party To Go – The Sequel?  Nah…   The Party To Go 2?  Not quite right…  How about The Party to Go-Go!  Now that sounds […]

Upcoming COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic: May 7, 2021 at Health & Human Services 10 AM – 3 PM Moderna Vaccine

Upcoming COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic: May 7, 2021 at Health & Human Services 10 AM – 3 PM Moderna Vaccine

Amador County, CA… Eligibility for this clinic includes people 18 years & older. The clinic will be held at Health & Human Services located at 10877 Conductor Blvd, Sutter Creek, CA 95685. Drive around to the BACK of the building and park in the back parking lot. To register for an appointment, visit My Turn website: https://myturn.ca.gov […]

Upcoming COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic: May 5, 2021 at Health & Human Services 2 PM – 6 PM Pfizer Vaccine

Upcoming COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic: May 5, 2021 at Health & Human Services 2 PM – 6 PM Pfizer Vaccine

Amador County, CA… Eligibility for this clinic includes people 16 years & older who live or work in Amador County. The following upcoming clinic will be held at Health &Human Services located at 10877 Conductor Blvd, Sutter Creek, CA 95685. Drive around to the BACK of the building and park in the back parking lot. To […]