Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office Marijuana Team Recap October 8, 2020

Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office Marijuana Team Recap October 8, 2020

San Andreas… October 6th, 2020, the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office Marijuana Enforcement Unit served a search warrant for illegal marijuana cultivation in the 100 block of S. Railroad Flat Rd in Railroad Flat. This was the 4th time this site has been eradicated since 2017. Deputies seized 205 growing marijuana plants and 41 pounds of […]

Traffic Update….Motorcycle vs Sedan Near Sr4 / Henry Dr

Traffic Update….Motorcycle vs Sedan Near Sr4 / Henry Dr

Arnold, CA…Traffic Update….Motorcycle vs Sedan Near Sr4 / Henry Dr Incident: 00218 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr4 / Henry Dr Loc Desc: ARNOLD Lat/Lon: 38.256591 -120.347323 Detail Information 2:13 PM 2 [3] 1125 // TRYING TO MOVE VEHS OO RDWY 2:12 PM 1 [1] MC VS SED Unit Information 2:16 PM 3 Unit Assigned […]

The Winning 2021 Fair Slogan is “Back in the Saddle” from Michele Rugo

The Winning 2021 Fair Slogan is “Back in the Saddle” from Michele Rugo

Angels Camp, CA…The Board of Directors is excited to announce the 2021 Fair Slogan, “Back in the Saddle” submitted by Michele Rugo of Murphys CA. The board received 50 submissions. Some of the other entries will be signs at the upcoming Fair. Michele will receive a VIP package to the 2021 Calaveras County Fair, May […]

Your Beautiful Custom Home in the Golf Club at Copper Valley Awaits

Your Beautiful Custom Home in the Golf Club at Copper Valley Awaits

Copperopolis, CA…Amazing location with picturesque sweeping views from this custom home in the gated Golf Club at Copper Valley. A very private lot situated on.78 acre. 3150 sq.ft with 3 bedrooms plus a private office with separate entrance. Enter the foyer through the massive entry doors and take in the views. The flooring is beautiful, […]

Calaveras Public Health Reports 1 Death and 2 New Cases of COVID-19 in Calaveras County

Calaveras Public Health Reports 1 Death and 2 New Cases of COVID-19 in Calaveras County

San Andreas, CA…On Friday, October 16, 2020, Calaveras Public Health confirmed 1 additional death from COVID-19 in Calaveras County. The individual was a male over the age of 65 who resided in District 1. The individual tested positive for COVID-19 and was unable to recover. HIPAA privacy rules regulate the sharing of protected health information. […]

The Pumpkin Patch at Trifilo Garden Center for Your Holiday & Nursery Needs (Open Thurs, Fri & Sat!)

The Pumpkin Patch at Trifilo Garden Center for Your Holiday & Nursery Needs (Open Thurs, Fri & Sat!)

Murphys, CA..We had the pleasure to stop by Triffilo Garden Center to see their new Pumpkin Patch. It is adorable and makes a great destination for families and anyone getting into the fall spirit. Trifilo Garden Center will be yoru destination for fall, holidays, Christmas Trees, wreaths and much, much more. They are open Thursday, […]

Assault with Deadly Weapon Charges for Sonora Man

Assault with Deadly Weapon Charges for Sonora Man

Sonora, CA…33-year-old James R. Haire of Sonora was arrested Sunday afternoon for charges stemming from an intentional collision that forced another vehicle off the roadway the day prior. On Saturday, October 10th, at around 2:45 p.m., the Sonora Police Department received 911 calls regarding a 2000 Chevy Silverado over the embankment on Stockton Road, near […]

Angels-Murphys Rotary Shoe Drive for Soles4Souls 2020 is November 1st – 15th

Angels-Murphys Rotary Shoe Drive for Soles4Souls 2020 is November 1st – 15th

Murphys, CA…Donate your gently used shoes to our annual Shoe Drive to Wear Out Poverty! Shoes will be cleaned, repaired and distributed to those in need domestically and internationally. Shoes are also provided to start micro-businesses, with proceeds going to purchase new shoes for children and adults wherever there is a need. Currently, Soles4Souls is […]

Mule Creek State Prison Investigating Inmate Death as a Homicide

Mule Creek State Prison Investigating Inmate Death as a Homicide

Ione, CA…Officials at Mule Creek State Prison (MCSP) are investigating the October 14 death of 46-year-old inmate Deandre Austin as a homicide. On Wednesday at 5:40 p.m., correctional officers responding to a call of “man down,” discovered an unresponsive Austin in his cell. Staff immediately called 911 and started life-saving measures. A MCSP doctor pronounced […]

Angels Camp Man Arrested on Attempted Murder Charges in Tuttletown Shooting

Angels Camp Man Arrested on Attempted Murder Charges in Tuttletown Shooting

Sonora, CA…Last night, deputies responded to The Country Store on Highway 49 in Tuttletown for a reported physical altercation and potential shooting. While deputies checked the area, they were advised a male victim arrived at Adventist Health Sonora with at least one gunshot wound to the upper torso. The victim was transported to an out […]

Sender’s Market’s Weekly Ad & Grocery Specials Through October 20

Sender’s Market’s Weekly Ad & Grocery Specials Through October 20

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 Grand Jury Report on Disaster Preparedness

Calaveras County Grand Jury Report on Disaster Preparedness

San Andreas, CA…The 2019 – 2020 Calaveras County Grand Jury has just released a report entitled Disaster Preparedness – “What is Your Number?”. The Summary section of the report states why the grand jury undertook the investigation and notes the report’s most significant issues, findings, and recommendations, as follows: “Inspired by the 2018-2019 Marin County […]

Come to the City of Angels Candidates Forum!

Come to the City of Angels Candidates Forum!

Angels Camp, CA…This educational forum will be held in conjunction with Destination Angels Camp, aimed toward providing the community with an opportunity to see where each of our local candidates stand. This event is a FREE event, with food & beverages available for purchase. You can attend this event in person starting at 5 pm, […]

Big Trees Market Weekly Ad & Grocery Specials Through October 20th

Big Trees Market Weekly Ad & Grocery Specials Through October 20th

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. Due to the supply chain disruptions their normal weekly ad took a bit of a hiatus. […]

Rand Edwin Claussen 1943 – 2020

Rand Edwin Claussen 1943 – 2020

Angels Camp, CA…Rand Edwin Claussen (“Randy”) was born December 8, 1943 to Forrest and Helen Claussen in Auburn, CA. He was the second of 4 children; Dale followed by Randy then Sue Ann and Carole. After high school, he began his career working for the California Division of Forestry (CDF) for the Nev/Yuba/Placer Ranger Unit […]

Dylan Colby Moyle Sought in Death of Matthew Winks Arrested in Manteca

Dylan Colby Moyle Sought in Death of Matthew Winks Arrested in Manteca

Sonora, CA…The California Highway Patrol (CHP) made an arrest in connection to the murder of Matthew Winks from Sonora. On October 13, 2020, at approximately 1:37 PM, Central Division CHP Investigative Services Unit (ISU) located Dylan Colby Moyle driving a 2006 Jeep SUV in the Knights Ferry Area. CHP ISU followed the Jeep into San […]

SEIU Local 1021 endorses Jeff Davidson for Calaveras County Water District

SEIU Local 1021 endorses Jeff Davidson for Calaveras County Water District

Valley Springs, CA…For this upcoming 2020 election SEIU Local 1021 has endorsed a series of candidates who prioritize the well-being and livelihood of our working-class communities. Jeff Davidson, vying for re-election to the CCWD board, has proven his value and commitment to Calaveras community throughout his 17 years of service on the board. “After many […]

Murphys Grade Road Resurfacing on October 17th

Murphys Grade Road Resurfacing on October 17th

Angels Camp & Murphys, CA…Roadway resurfacing will be conducted on Saturday, October 17, 2020 as part of the Murphys Grade Road Overlay and Microsurface Project. The roadway work will be along Murphys Grade Road between Angels Camp and the town of Murphys. Traffic lanes will be reduced to one lane with the use of flaggers, […]

Make Plans to Attend Taco Tuesday at Bistro Espresso Tonight

Make Plans to Attend Taco Tuesday at Bistro Espresso Tonight

Arnold, CA…Super excited to have Charlie Mondo Mariscal! #TacoTuesday 10/13 from 6-8pm! The Bistro serves fresh, made-to-order American cuisine and BBQ. We serve fair trade, organic espresso drinks and coffee and a variety of beers & wine. Open daily for breakfast and lunch and serve family-style dinner specials on Friday & Saturday.

Improvements to Murphys Grade Road will Lead to Delays

Improvements to Murphys Grade Road will Lead to Delays

Murphys, CA…Beginning October 13, 2020 and continuing through mid-November there will be a road improvement project on Murphys Grade Road. Expect traffic delays on Murphys Grade Road from Angels Camp to the town of Murphys. Crews will be active during daylight hours of 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. There will be one lane open to […]

Construction Continues on Utica Drive

Construction Continues on Utica Drive

Hathaway Pines, CA…As part of one of the two remaining 2017 Winter Storm Recovery Projects, beginning October 12th Public Works will be removing trees and relocating a water line on a section of Canyon View Drive in the area near Hathaway Pines. To conduct this repair, Utica Drive will be closed on Monday, October 12th, […]

Columbia Air Attack Base New Firehawk Helicopter Training Underway

Columbia Air Attack Base New Firehawk Helicopter Training Underway

Columbia, CA…This year, the Columbia Air Attack Base will receive a new helicopter, the Firehawk. This modern helicopter will be an important fire-fighting resource. To ensure the safety of the public and our crews, we will be conducting Pilot training from October 11th through October 17th, and Fire Crew training November 2nd through November 13th. […]

Event Being Held this Evening as Columbia School District Celebrates Electric School Buses Joining Fleet

Event Being Held this Evening as Columbia School District Celebrates Electric School Buses Joining Fleet

Columbia, CA…In collaboration with our partners, Blue Bird and Cummins Electrified, A-Z Bus Sales will be hosting a media event tomorrow October 13th at 5:00 PM for Columbia Union School District. We are celebrating the delivery of the first all-electric school buses in California under the VW Mitigation Trust Plan. Columbia Union School District received […]

The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors are Back in Action Today with Full Agenda

The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors are Back in Action Today with Full Agenda

San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors are Back in Action Today with Full Agenda. The agenda is below…. Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting 10/13/2020 8:00 AM Board of Supervisors Chambers 891 Mountain Ranch Road   San Andreas, CA 95249 Downloads:  Agenda  Agenda Packet  Video Call to Order Roll Call Closed Session Agenda 1. Conference with legal […]

Rescued Bald Eagle Returned to the Wild

Rescued Bald Eagle Returned to the Wild

Valley Springs, CA…From the Calaveras Sheriff’s Dept…”Do you remember when Calaveras Sheriff’s Deputy Emmi rescued the Eagle at Hogan Lake a few months ago? Well today “Joey” was able to be released back into the wild! The Eagle, previously thought to be a Golden Eagle was determined to be a juvenile female Bald Eagle. Joey […]

Michael R. Smith 1947 – 2020

Michael R. Smith 1947 – 2020

Valley Springs, CA…Michael was born in Glendale, CA on January 25, 1947 and passed away on September 29, 2020 at his home in Valley Springs. Beloved husband and father who is survived by his wife, Diane and son, Jason of Valley Springs also survived by his brother William of Hawaii and sister, Nanette of Lodi. […]