St. Patrick’s Helping Hands Thanks Calaveras County Foundation

St. Patrick’s Helping Hands Thanks Calaveras County Foundation

Angels Camp, CA…St. Patrick’s Helping Hands would like to thank the Calaveras County Foundation for the $1800 donation to our Food Pantry. This grant was used to help purchase food to help the many residents of Calaveras County who have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. St. Patrick’s Helping Hands is a non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation […]

Calaveras Public Health Reports 8 Deaths (All Tied to Avalon Healthcare), 12 New Cases of COVID-19 in Calaveras County

Calaveras Public Health Reports 8 Deaths (All Tied to Avalon Healthcare), 12 New Cases of COVID-19 in Calaveras County

San Andreas, CA…On Friday, September 11, 2020, Calaveras Public Health confirmed 8 new deaths and 12 new cases of COVID-19 in Calaveras County. The latest fatalities include 2 females and 6 males all over the age of 65. All 8 deaths stem from the outbreak among residents of Avalon Health Care San Andreas. All individuals […]

A Joint Air Quality Advisory issued by Calaveras County Public Health and the Calaveras County Air Pollution Control District

A Joint Air Quality Advisory issued by Calaveras County Public Health and the Calaveras County Air Pollution Control District

San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Health Officer and Calaveras County Air Pollution Control District are issuing a joint air quality advisory to notify the public of the potential for poor air quality conditions due to smoke from the various fires around the state. There are currently no fires burning in Calaveras County The Hwy 4 […]

Boil Water Notice Lifted in Copperopolis Area

Boil Water Notice Lifted in Copperopolis Area

Copperopolis, CA…The State Water Resources Control Board Division of Drinking Water in conjunction with the Calaveras County Environmental Health Department, and the Calaveras County Water District (CCWD) are advising CCWD Customers on Acorn Street, Bear Claw Way, Beaver Court, Beaver Street, Brave Street, Canoe Street, Cheyenne Rd, Choctaw Rd, Fox Court, Hoka Court, Hoya Court, […]

Five local Community Leaders Appointed to Mark Twain Medical Center Community Board

Five local Community Leaders Appointed to Mark Twain Medical Center Community Board

San Andreas, CA…Five new community members have recently been appointed to serve on the Mark Twain Medical Centers (MTMC) Community Board. The mission and purpose of the MTMC Hospital Community Board is: (a) provide local oversight of quality of care delivered in the local hospital; (b) oversee medical staff functions; and (c) to provide advice […]

Contractors UWPA is Looking for You!

Contractors UWPA is Looking for You!

Angels Camp, CA…UWPA is looking for licensed contractors who are available to provide skilled labor during a three-week period: November 2 – 20, 2020. The work is near Hathaway Pines and involves repairing and replacing sections of historic wooden flume that provides the water supply for the communities of Murphys, Douglas Flat, Vallecito and Angels […]

Hospice of Amador & Calaveras’ 21st Annual “Celebrate Life” Art Auction is coming!

Hospice of Amador & Calaveras’ 21st Annual “Celebrate Life” Art Auction is coming!

Jackson, CA…The 21st annual “Celebrate Life” Art Auction, the pivotal fundraiser of the year for Hospice of Amador & Calaveras, is happening virtually, on Friday, September 18. The streamed event will be accessible on Facebook Live, via the KVGC and Hospice Facebook pages. The online auction site will go live at the same time, so […]

Health Officer Order Prohibiting Fires on Private Property in Alpine County

Health Officer Order Prohibiting Fires on Private Property in Alpine County

Markleeville, CA…Effective immediately, I am ordering that all outdoor fires, including campfires, bonfires, pit fires, charcoal fires, or any other open flame fires are hereby prohibited on all private lands throughout Alpine County. This prohibition shall be reviewed by the Board of Supervisors at their next meeting and each meeting thereafter and will continue until […]

Calaveras County Marijuana Team Recap September 9th 2020

Calaveras County Marijuana Team Recap September 9th 2020

San Andreas, CA…On August 31st, 2020, the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office Marijuana Enforcement Unit served search warrants at two unrelated illegal marijuana cultivation sites in the 600 block of Smitty Lane in West Point and the 4900 block of Buckboard Lane in Campo Seco. Deputies seized a combined total of 391 growing marijuana plants with […]

Sender’s Market’s Weekly Ad & Grocery Specials Through September 15th

Sender’s Market’s Weekly Ad & Grocery Specials Through September 15th

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 Through September 15th

Big Trees Market Weekly Ad & Grocery Specials Through September 15th

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. […]

Stevenot Winery Now Open for Wine Tastings, Reservations Recommended

Stevenot Winery Now Open for Wine Tastings, Reservations Recommended

Vallecito, CA…Stevenot Winery is now open for wine tastings with safety precautions in place. Reservations recommended with limited availability of walk-in tastings as well. Social distance, wear your face coverings, enjoy a beautiful winery setting and great wines today. On January 16, 2019 the Oliveto Family purchased the former location of Irish Vineyards in Vallecito, […]

Angels Food and Sierra Hills Markets Weekly Ad Through September 15th

Angels Food and Sierra Hills Markets Weekly Ad Through September 15th

Angels Camp & Murphys, CA…Angels Food and Sierra Hills Market Weekly Ad & Specials Through September 8th. Sierra Hills Hours Of Operation Update~ Starting Sunday, August 9, Sierra Hills Market is shortening our business hours, due to recent staffing challenges we are experiencing. Our new hours will be 8:00 am-8:00 pm and our deli will […]

68 Year Old Modesto Man Perished in Motorcycle vs Big Rig Collision on Hwy 120

68 Year Old Modesto Man Perished in Motorcycle vs Big Rig Collision on Hwy 120

Jamestown, CA…On September 5, 2020, at approximately 11:50AM a 68-year-old male from Modesto, CA stopped his 1999 Harley Davidson Motorcycle on the north shoulder of eastbound State Route 120, west of Green Springs Road to assist a disabled motorcycle. After assisting the disabled motorcycle, the rider started his motorcycle and entered the eastbound lanes of […]

Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office Community Outreach Neighborhood Watch Meeting

Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office Community Outreach Neighborhood Watch Meeting

Arnold, CA…*Prior to the meeting, the Sheriff’s Office had a lengthy discussion with Neighborhood Watch coordinators to ensure precautions were in place to ensure social distancing was respected. When social distancing was not possible, masks were to be utilized. The Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office was asked to attend a Neighborhood Watch Meeting on August 30th, […]

Deceased Party Found Behind White Pines Park “No Immediate Indications of a Crime” According to CCSO

Deceased Party Found Behind White Pines Park “No Immediate Indications of a Crime” According to CCSO

Arnold, CA…There was sad news of a deceased party found behind White Pines Park over the weekend. There were no immediate indications of foul play. With notifications that law enforcement needed to be make to family members etc we didn’t report on this before now. From the CCSO Office…”The detectives were called out and began […]

Critical Fire Weather Conditions Today through Wednesday Morning Due to Gusty Wind and Low Humidity

Critical Fire Weather Conditions Today through Wednesday Morning Due to Gusty Wind and Low Humidity

Sacramento, CA…The latest from the National Weather Service…”Gusty north to east wind combined with low humidity will continue critical fire weather conditions today through Wednesday morning. These conditions could impact current wildfires, and extreme caution should be taken to prevent starting additional fires.” The full Advisories are below… Wind Advisory URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE National […]

The Latest on PSPS Outages from Calaveras OES, 13,072 PG&E Customers Included

The Latest on PSPS Outages from Calaveras OES,  13,072 PG&E Customers Included

San Andreas, CA…The latest from county OES….”We’ve received the latest potential outage area maps from PG&E, and have learned that the Communities of Murphys, Douglas Flat, Vallecito, and the area between Camp Connell to the County line are now INCLUDED in the 13,072 PG&E Customers that may be affected by the potential PSPS Event. The […]

Life is Better With Power & Pioneer Electric Can Have You Powered Up When PG&E Can’t

Life is Better With Power & Pioneer Electric Can Have You Powered Up When PG&E Can’t

Arnold, CA…With power uncertainties becoming the norm is your business or family ready? A back up generator from Pioneer Electric can provide peace of mind. Pioneer Electric is a licensed and insured, full service electrical contracting business servicing: Calaveras, Tuolumne and beyond since 1984.and provide a full range of electrical and services for homes and […]

Death on Lake Camanche, BUI Crash Leaves Eight Injured, One Female Deceased

Death on Lake Camanche, BUI Crash Leaves Eight Injured, One Female Deceased

Jackson, CA…On September 6, 2020 at approximately 9:19 PM Amador County Sheriff’s dispatch was notified that a vessel ran aground and crashed while on Lake Camanche. It was reported that the vessel had eight occupants to include 6 adults and 2 children who were all injured. ACSO Deputies, American Legion Ambulance, CalFire, and Amador Fire […]

Don’t Miss the Big Bear Valley Adventure Company’s Annual Labor Day Sale!

Don’t Miss the Big Bear Valley Adventure Company’s Annual Labor Day Sale!

Bear Valley, CA…This 3-day weekend BVAC celebrates with 20-50% discounts on bike, boat, and fishing accessories, plus summer clothing and footwear in the store. On Monday, September 7th, the much-anticipated Rental Equipment Sale kicks off at 9 am, with phone orders accepted after 10 am. Discover great deals on lightly used mountain bikes, e-mountain bikes, […]

Popular $45 Blood Tests Available by Appointment at Mark Twain Medical Center!

Popular $45 Blood Tests Available by Appointment at Mark Twain Medical Center!

San Andreas, CA…Social distancing protocols prevents Mark Twain Medical Center from hosting its traditional 600 + attendees during the Annual Fall Health Fair. However, the $45 blood analysis screening which hundreds of local residents always take advantage of at the event are still be available – by appointment over the next few weeks. Call 209-897-0003 […]