Investigation Underway for Death of Jack Edward Watts, 43 of Manteca Identified as Motorcycle Rider Shot on Highway 26 West of Mokelumne Hill

Investigation Underway for Death of Jack Edward Watts, 43 of Manteca Identified as Motorcycle Rider Shot on Highway 26 West of Mokelumne Hill

Mokelumne Hill, CA..On Sunday 4/8/18 at approx. 1737 hours the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office Communications Center received a 911 call of a motorcycle down near Highway 26 west of Mokelumne Hill. CHP units responded and fire/medics also arrived on scene. CHP contacted the Sherriff’s Office and advised that the injured male motorcycle rider appeared to […]

Retired, CHP Lieutenant Commander Georgia Hiehle Has Passed Away

Retired, CHP Lieutenant Commander Georgia Hiehle Has Passed Away

Jackson, CA…From the Amador Area CHP Office and Lieutenant Hiehle was a longtime resident of Calaveras County…”The Amador Area is saddened to report the passing of retired, Lieutenant Commander Georgia Hiehle, ID 10578. Lieutenant Hiehle was a valued and distinguished member of the California Highway Patrol (CHP) for 33 years. Lieutenant Hiehle entered the CHP […]

Three Subjects Arrested in Connection to Appaloosa Road Burglaries

Three Subjects Arrested in Connection to Appaloosa Road Burglaries

Angels Camp, CA…On 4-7-18 at approx. 1505 hours, CCSO deputies responded to a possible burglary in progress at a residence in the 2500 block of Appaloosa Road near Angels Camp. Upon arrival deputies found the property owner blocking the drive-way with their vehicle. The property owner stated that the front door of the residence had […]

Make Plans to Attend the Second Annual Grand Tasting Wine Event!

Make Plans to Attend the Second Annual Grand Tasting Wine Event!

Angels Camp, CA…Be the first to taste the best-in-show, double-gold and gold-medal winners of the 2018 Sierra Foothills Wine Competition. The Calaveras Winegrape Alliance (CWA) in partnership with the Calaveras County Chamber of Commerce and the Calaveras County Fairgrounds will be hosting a Grand Tasting Wine Event at 6pm on Wednesday May 16 in the […]

Calaveras County Public Health Department Conducting Focus Group

Calaveras County Public Health Department Conducting Focus Group

Arnold, CA…If you live in or near Arnold (including White Pines) please consider being part of a focus group happening in your area. Calaveras Public Health is holding a focus group to get feedback about our community. Register online or call at least one week before. Calaveras Public health partnered with Common Ground Senior Services […]

Sonora Couple Awakened By Inebriated, Disoriented Man Attempting to Enter Their Home

Sonora Couple Awakened By Inebriated, Disoriented Man Attempting to Enter Their Home

Sonora, CA…From the Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Office…A Sonora couple received quite a scare early Saturday morning as they were awakened by a man trying to get into their home. Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the home on Feather River Drive in Sonora just before 4 AM for a report of a prowler banging on a door […]

Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Office Believes Local School Threat Email Part of Larger Hoax

Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Office Believes Local School Threat Email Part of Larger Hoax

Sonora, CA…This afternoon our office became aware of a email sent to all school districts in Tuolumne County. Through the investigation we have learned multiple schools throughout the state have received the email from a hacking group somewhere in the UK, referencing threats to schools. This email has gone viral and is believed to be […]

The Tuolumne County Visitors Bureau is Hitting the Road

The Tuolumne County Visitors Bureau is Hitting the Road

Sonora, CA…May is National Tourism Month and the Tuolumne County Visitors Bureau (TCVB) is celebrating with a Road Show. In years prior the TCVB hosted a Tourism Summit that took place on a single day, in a single location, limiting the number of attendees and participation. With a little bit of thought and restructure the […]

Mark Charles Jacobson 1952 – 2018, Veteran, Teacher & Man of Faith

Mark Charles Jacobson 1952 – 2018, Veteran, Teacher & Man of Faith

San Andreas, CA…Mark Charles Jacobson was born on August 12, 1952 in Janesville, Wisconsin to Gordon Charles Jacobson and Norma Ellis Jacobson. Mark passed away at the age of sixty-five on March 30th, 2018 after a long battle with cancer. Mark grew up with his mother and father in Janesville, Wisconsin. After earning his high […]

Update From The Sheriff’s Department on School Threats

Update From The Sheriff’s Department on School Threats

San Andreas, CA…On the morning of April 9, 2018 the Sheriff’s Office learned that Calaveras County school officials in the Calaveras and Bret Hart Unified School Districts received an email from an unknown person who threatened to bring a gun to school to harm students and staff. Sheriff’s office investigators are actively working in conjunction […]

Warm Start to Weather Week Then Precipitation Returns

Warm Start to Weather Week Then Precipitation Returns

Arnold, CA…From the National Weather Service for the West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada. Today Sunny, warmer. Highs 54 to 69 higher elevations…66 to 74 lower elevations. Prevailing east winds up to 10 mph shifting to the south in the afternoon. Tonight Mostly clear in the evening then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows 36 to 51 higher […]

Gary L. Stevens for Sheriff Meet and Greet on April 9th

Gary L. Stevens for Sheriff Meet and Greet on April 9th

Mokelumne Hill, CA…Gary L. Stevens for Sheriff Meet and Greet scheduled for April 9th, 5:30pm-7:00pm. Located at the Town Hall in Mokelumne Hill. Gary cares about our community, our schools, and our Sheriff’s Office. Gary Stevens has lived in Calaveras County for more than 28 years. His family lives here. He has raised his children […]

Angels Camp K-9 Team Competes, Brings Home Awards

Angels Camp K-9 Team Competes, Brings Home Awards

Fairfield, CA…On April 6th and 7th, 2018, Travis AFB and the 60th Security Forces Squadron hosted the 5th annual DEFENDERS Military and Police Working Dog Competition. Angels Camp PD K-9 Kato, and his handler Chief Todd Fordahl brought home several awards from the event. On Friday they won 2nd place in the building search and […]

Investigation Underway for Motorcycle Rider Shot Highway 26 West of Mokelumne Hill

Investigation Underway for Motorcycle Rider Shot Highway 26 West of Mokelumne Hill

Mokelumne Hill, CA…On Sunday 4/8/18 at approx. 1737 hours the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office Communications Center received a 911 call of a motorcycle down near Highway 26 west of Mokelumne Hill. CHP units responded and fire/medics also arrived on scene. CHP contacted the Sheriff’s Office and advised that the injured male motorcycle rider appeared to […]

Tuolumne Sheriff’s Department Promotes Several

Tuolumne Sheriff’s Department Promotes Several

Sonora, CA…From the Tuolumne Sheriff’s Dept….We are absolutely honored to work with such a fantastic group. These ladies and gentlemen have all been promoted due to their commitment, dedication, and leadership within our agency and the community. They will continue to strive for the success and the goals that we have come to expect within […]

Suzy Serra: “Don’t Ignore Heart Symptoms – It Could Kill You”

Suzy Serra: “Don’t Ignore Heart Symptoms – It Could Kill You”

San Andreas, CA…For nearly a year Suzy Serra sensed something wasn’t right — she just didn’t feel normal. By the time she finally realized it might be something serious, she almost lost her life at the age of 55. “It was easy to mistake the symptoms for something less serious” Suzy admits. “I was tired […]

April Spring Specials from Black Sheep Winery

April Spring 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 […]

April Red Hot Buys at Calaveras & Sonora Lumber

April Red Hot Buys at Calaveras & Sonora Lumber

Angels Camp & Sonora, CA…April Red Hot Buys at Calaveras & Sonora Lumber. Click on an image below for full sized image…   Forty years ago, Wilbur and Louise Fullaway started a small family owned business, Calaveras Lumber Company. From its humble beginnings with four employees and one delivery truck on ½ acre property, Calaveras […]

Hey Good People!! Limited Terrain Today But Full Operations Tomorrow! ~BV Update with Mattly Trent!

Hey Good People!!  Limited Terrain Today But Full Operations Tomorrow! ~BV Update with Mattly Trent!

Bear Valley, CA…Hey Good People! 3.43″ of rain in 36hrs!!!!! Limited operations will be in effect today with Cub and Panda Carpets running as well as Cub Chair only. This could change at anytime today as per weather. Warm temps of 42F at 5am are giving way to rain instead of snowfall this morning. We […]

Calaveras County Public Works Department has Sand Bags and Sand Available for Residents at 10 Locations

Calaveras County Public Works Department has Sand Bags and Sand Available for Residents at 10 Locations

San Andreas, CA…In preparation of the heavy rain predicted for Friday night the Public Works Department has stocked the following locations with sand bags and sand. Please limit the number of sand bags to 10 per resident and remember to bring your own shovel. 1. Arnold Maintenance Yard, 1119 Linebaugh Rd. (Closes at 3:30pm) 2. […]

The 12th Annual Taste of Calaveras is April 7th…Don’t Miss It…A Few Photos From 2017 to Set The Mood!

The 12th Annual Taste of Calaveras is April 7th…Don’t Miss It…A Few Photos From 2017 to Set The Mood!

Murphys, CA…The Angels Camp Business Association invites you to join us for our 12th Annual “Taste of Calaveras” April 7, 2018 at Ironstone Vineyards. This annual event is a celebration of wine, food, art and culture of Calaveras County showcasing only Calaveras businesses and products. Featuring vintages from Calaveras wineries and foods from Calaveras restaurateurs. […]

Yosemite Valley is Closing Friday Afternoon Due to Potential Flooding

Yosemite Valley is Closing Friday Afternoon Due to Potential Flooding

Yosemite, CA…Yosemite Valley is closing on Friday afternoon due to potential flooding. Due to anticipated flooding, visitors will no longer be able to enter Yosemite Valley beginning at noon on Friday, April 6, and the Valley will be closed to visitation at 5 pm on Friday. All other areas of the park will remain open, […]

Traffic Update….Big Rig Towing Big Rig vs Nissan Near Climax Rd / Petersen Ranch Dr

Traffic Update….Big Rig Towing Big Rig vs Nissan Near Climax Rd / Petersen Ranch Dr

Pine Grove, CA…Traffic Update….Big Rig Towing Big Rig vs Nissan Near Climax Rd / Petersen Ranch Dr. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00398 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Climax Rd / Petersen Ranch Dr Loc Desc: BTWN TAVES / PETERSEN RANCH Lat/Lon: 38.404549 -120.673810 Detail Information 10:07 PM 5 [8] [Rotation Request Comment] […]

Gary L. Stevens for Sheriff Meet and Greet on April 9th

Gary L. Stevens for Sheriff Meet and Greet on April 9th

Mokelumne Hill, CA…Gary L. Stevens for Sheriff Meet and Greet scheduled for April 9th, 5:30pm-7:00pm. Located at the Town Hall in Mokelumne Hill. Gary cares about our community, our schools, and our Sheriff’s Office. Gary Stevens has lived in Calaveras County for more than 28 years. His family lives here. He has raised his children […]