Hot August Specials From Black Sheep Winery

Hot August Specials From Black Sheep Winery

Murphys, CA…Black Sheep Winery arrived in Murphys with the 1984 harvest. From that first harvest we produced our 1984 Amador Zinfandel. The wine was styled in a big, bold way like nobody else could do. That’s what makes us Black Sheep; we’re different from the rest of the flock. We feature small batches of limited […]

Calaveras Community Foundation (CCF) Awards Advanced Manufacturing Scholarship to Bret Harte High School Student

Calaveras Community Foundation (CCF) Awards Advanced Manufacturing Scholarship to Bret Harte High School Student

Angels Camp, CA…Calaveras Community Foundation (CCF) has presented an Advanced Manufacturing Scholarship to BHHS student, Nickolas Ratkovich. Nickolas received a $2,000 scholarship to begin his college studies in the Mechatronics/Electrical Technology field. Nicholas resides in San Andreas with proud parents Melissa & Peter Ratkovich. At a very early age, Nicholas, developed a love of robotics. […]

The Donnell Fire Grows to 31,369 Acres, Containment Climbs to 36%

The Donnell Fire Grows to 31,369 Acres, Containment Climbs to 36%

Pinecrest, CA…It was a relatively quiet night on the fire. The western edge showed little spread. Yesterday crews were able to get a good line in and made significant progress with containment in this area. Today, additional crews and aircraft are working to complete the line near Spicer Reservoir. A small portion of the fire […]

Angels Food and Sierra Hills Markets Weekly Ad & Grocery Specials Through August 21st

Angels Food and Sierra Hills Markets Weekly Ad & Grocery Specials Through August 21st

Angels Camp & Murphys, CA…For the best Deli Sandwiches in Calaveras County, come on in and treat yourself to the tastiest and freshest ‘made with love’ deli sandwiches around. Angels Food Deli, Text your order to 209.753.7331 Or You may call your order into 209.736.4243 ext 14. Sierra Hills Market Deli, Text your order to […]

William Shakespeare’s The Tempest, Directed by Tara Kayton, Presented by Shakespeare on the Vine Theatre Company. Through Sept 1st.

William Shakespeare’s The Tempest, Directed by Tara Kayton, Presented by Shakespeare on the Vine Theatre Company.  Through Sept 1st.

Murphys, CA…(Now Playing)..In their fourth season, Shakespeare on the Vine Theatre Company will present William Shakespeare’s comedy The Tempest — critically thought to be the last play that Shakespeare wrote. The piece will be performed on the outdoor Arden Stage at Brice Station Vineyards. Director, Tara Kayton and her talented company will bring this magical […]

Montana Man & Sacramento Woman Arrested on Drug & Weapons Charges

Montana Man & Sacramento Woman Arrested on Drug & Weapons Charges

Sonora, CA…From the Tuolumne Sheriff’s Office…”Sunday morning was far from quiet for us. One of our deputies stopped a car near Springfield and Shaws Flat Road in Sonora for several vehicle code violations. That stop turned into a major bust. The driver, 35-year-old James St. Louis of Glendive, MT, admitted having several loaded guns in […]

Joseph Victor Ciolino 1951 – 2018

Joseph Victor Ciolino 1951 – 2018

Mountain Ranch, CA…Joseph Victor Ciolino of Mountain Ranch CA, passed away at home Sunday evening 12 Aug 2018, of a heart attack, at the age of 66. Joseph Victor Ciolino was born 11 Dec 1951 in Los Angeles, CA, the son of James Vincent Ciolino of New Jersey and Louise Jones of Arkansas. Joseph V […]

Donnell Fire Morning Update, 30,079 Acres, 30% Contained, Fire Column North of Spicer

Donnell Fire Morning Update, 30,079 Acres, 30% Contained, Fire Column North of Spicer

Bear Valley, CA…A smoke column is visible from Highway 4 north of Spicer Reservoir. Fire activity in this area increased due to steep, dense vegetation, dry fuels and gusty south and southwestern winds. Uncommon fire activity at night has been observed in the northwestern portion of the Carson-Iceberg Wilderness. Expect increased aviation in the area […]

Former CHP Officer Charged with Rape of 12 Year Old Girl

Former CHP Officer Charged with Rape of 12 Year Old Girl

Jackson, CA…From the Amador Sheriff’s Office…”On Sunday afternoon, the Sheriff’s Office received a troubling call from the pastor of a local church. The pastor explained that the mother of a 12-year-old recently learned that her daughter had been molested. The mother also disclosed that the suspect in the molestation is currently employed as an officer […]

Music in the Parks: Freight with Grover Anderson and Jimbo Scott Valley Springs Memorial Park Valley Springs

Music in the Parks: Freight with Grover Anderson and Jimbo Scott Valley Springs Memorial Park Valley Springs

Valley Springs, CA…Music in the Parks presents, Freight with Grover Anderson and Jimbo Scott. Jenny Lind Veterans Memorial District Gazebo. Valley Springs, August 15, 2018, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. No admission fee or cover charge Bring blankets, low-back chairs, wine, dinner and yourselves. We have to admit, we’re crazy about the songs of Jimbo […]

2011 Ford F-350 Truck Stolen from CCWD – Valley Springs

2011 Ford F-350 Truck Stolen from CCWD – Valley Springs

Valley Springs, CA…On 8-15-18 CCSO Deputies responded to a reported burglary at the Calaveras County Water District Treatment Plant in Valley Springs. Sometime during the night of 8-14-18 to the morning of 8-15-18, an unknown suspect or suspects broke in to the building and attempted to steal several vehicles on the property including a tractor […]

Peddlers Market is Now Open in Arnold’s Cedar Center.

Peddlers Market is Now Open in Arnold’s Cedar Center.

Arnold, CA…Peddlers Market is now open in Arnold’s Cedar Center. The owners Robert Tedore and Trisha Thompson a husband and wife team, have turned their love of collecting into a new venture. Their hand-painted furniture gets a new life as a unique statement with a rustic touch. Their eclectic point of view includes the hand […]

The Donnell Fire Now 29,756 Acres, Firefighters Making Progress & Smoke Output Starting to Drop

The Donnell Fire Now 29,756 Acres, Firefighters Making Progress & Smoke Output Starting to Drop

Pinecres, CA…Due to more accurate perimeter mapping a slight decrease in the percentage of containment was noted. Significant decrease in both fire activity and threats to structures allowed firefighters to continue progress on containment. Night crews were pulled off the line at midnight and rotated in this morning with the day crews to assist with […]

Huge Kayak & SUP Clearance Sale Going on Now at SNAC! Save Now & Play!

Huge Kayak & SUP Clearance Sale Going on Now at SNAC!  Save Now & Play!

Arnold, Murphys & Sonora, CA…Ever since we opened our first store in Downtown Sonora, our goal has been the same. To provide our customers with high quality, innovative outdoor products, priced so you can spend more time using your gear than paying for it. At SNAC, you’ll find affordable clothing and gear to outfit yourself […]

Crews Made Good Progress on Donnell Fire Today

Crews Made Good Progress on Donnell Fire Today

Pinecrest, CA…Wildland Fire Modules made significant progress on the west side of the fire in the Carson-Iceberg Wilderness. Helicopters were able to support the modules by dropping water on the fire throughout the day. In addition, Helirappellers were inserted to construct a helicopter landing area (helispot) west of the fire boundary. On the southern and […]

Calaveras MET Team Assists DFW with Marijuana Eradication

Calaveras MET Team Assists DFW with Marijuana Eradication

Copperopolis, CA…On 08/13/2018 Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office Marijuana Enforcement Team deputies assisted the California Department of Fish and Wildlife with the service of a warrant in the rural area of Heiser Canyon near Copperopolis. No subjects were located upon arrival. Several scientists from the California State Water Board as well as Senior Environmental Scientists from […]

Children Learn about Parents’ Jobs at Mule Creek ~ By Lt. Angelo Gonzales, AA/PIO Mule Creek State Prison

Children Learn about Parents’ Jobs at Mule Creek ~ By Lt. Angelo Gonzales, AA/PIO Mule Creek State Prison

Ione, CA…Mule Creek State Prison (MCSP) recently held its fifth annual Junior Corrections Academy. The Junior Academy was designed to give the children of MCSP employees a chance to learn more about the job their parents do every day and to expose them to the field of Corrections Law Enforcement. On July 16, 44 participants, […]

Celebration of Life set for Marcy Crawford

Celebration of Life set for Marcy Crawford

Arnold, CA…The family of Marcy Crawford invites her friends and colleagues to join them in a celebration of Marcy’s life on Sunday, Aug. 26, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Snowflake Lodge, 335 Blue Lake Springs Drive, in Arnold. Born on June 27, 1939, Marcy died on June 11, 2018, after living courageously with Stage […]

Traffic Update….Collision Near Fairgrounds on Hwy 49

Traffic Update….Collision Near Fairgrounds on Hwy 49

Angels Camp, CA…Traffic Update….Collision Near Fairgrounds on Hwy 49 Incident: 00239 Type: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj Location: 2415 Sr49 Loc Desc: NB SR49 JNO FAIRGROUNDS Lat/Lon: 38.026359 -120.512277 Detail Information 1:42 PM 8 [9] 1039 SAM BERRI / 3A 1:29 PM 7 [15] [Appended, 13:46:51] [6] PTYS OO VEH WALKING AROUND 1:29 PM 6 [13] [Appended, […]