Missing Hiker Found Safe In Yosemite National Park

Missing Hiker Found Safe In Yosemite National Park

Yosemite, CA…Alan Chow, the hiker missing in Yosemite National Park since Tuesday, February 20, has been found safe today. Chow, who was backpacking alone, was spotted from a National Park Service helicopter around Noon today above Wapama Fall in the Hetch Hetchy area after an extensive search the past several days. . He was transported […]

Traffic Update….Fatal Head on Collision on Hwy 26 Above Mokelumne Hill

Traffic Update….Fatal Head on Collision on Hwy 26 Above Mokelumne Hill

Mokelumne Hill, CA…CHP has reported that a head on collision above Mokelumne Hill on Hwy 26 has turned fatal. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00222 Type: Fatality Location: 12777 Sr26 Loc Desc: GLENCO X PONDEROSA Lat/Lon: 38.318233 -120.652039 Close Detail Information 4:07 PM 13 [27] 49-S3 ONE WAY TRAFFIC CONTROL 3:57 PM 12 […]

Jackson Rancheria Donates $10,000 to Calaveras Community Foundation

Jackson Rancheria Donates $10,000 to Calaveras Community Foundation

Angels Camp, CA…The Jackson Rancheria Band of Miwuk Indians recently donated $10,000 to the Calaveras Community Foundation (CCF). Rich Hoffman, CEO at Jackson Rancheria Casino and Hotel, deserves our special thanks. As a loyal supporter and business partner for many years, the Rancheria maintains a determined commitment to support the local community and non-profit organizations […]

Girls Night Out at Ironstone, Don’t Miss It.

Girls Night Out at Ironstone, Don’t Miss It.

Murphys, CA…Calling all ladies… This night is all about you! Enjoy a much-needed glass of wine with your gal pals for a good cause. Admission is $10 with proceeds benefiting the Bret Harte Aquatic Center. Admission includes wine tasting or a glass of your favorite Ironstone Vineyards wie. Light appetizers will be available and for […]

“ART SPIRIT” Teen Art Show Exhibit Continues Through March 5th

“ART SPIRIT” Teen Art Show Exhibit Continues Through March 5th

San Andreas, CA…Calaveras County Arts Council is proud to present an art show called “Artspirit.” Artwork will be by middle school and high school students in Calaveras County. For more information, contact Calaverasarts.org or 209/754-1774. The 21st annual Calaveras student exhibition ArtSpirit will open on February 2 with a reception at Calaveras Arts Council’s Gallery […]

Traffic Update….Caltrans Snowplow Involved in Major Injury Collision Near Hwy 88 & Sugar Loaf Road.

Traffic Update….Caltrans Snowplow Involved in Major Injury Collision Near Hwy 88 & Sugar Loaf Road.

Pioneer, CA…TTraffic Update….Caltrans Snowplow Involved in Major Injury Collision Near Hwy 88 & Sugar Loaf Road.. Please use caution in the area. Incident: 00100 Type: Trfc Collision-Major Inj Location: Sr88 / Sugar Loaf Rd Loc Desc: 88 JWO Lat/Lon: 38.387057 -120.679461 Close Detail Information 9:18 AM 6 [6] 1039 CT 9:18 AM 5 [5] A94-001 […]

Appeals Court Overturns Brother’s Conviction in Leila Fowler’s Death

Appeals Court Overturns Brother’s Conviction in Leila Fowler’s Death

Sacramento, CA…Yesterday the Appeals Court for Third District overturned the brother’s conviction in the death of his sister Leila Fowler. Initial read of the documents shows that it was overturned based on Miranda issues. The first paragraphs are below and if you click on the image below it will load the entire pdf of the […]

Lock it up! Don’t Make it Easy for a Thief.

Lock it up! Don’t Make it Easy for a Thief.

Sonora, CA…From the Tuolumne Sheriff’s Dept…”There have been several vehicle break-ins reported to our office this week that occurred in the Jamestown area of Jamestown Road, Chicken Ranch Road and Seco Street. Valuables such as wallets and important paperwork were taken. These vehicles were left unlocked making it easy for the thief to take advantage […]

Industrial Accident in Angels Camp Injures Workers

Industrial Accident in Angels Camp Injures Workers

Angels Camp, CA…Yesterday morning an industrial accident injured at least two workers that were flown to out of area hospitals. Initial reports are that a piece of equipment may have come into contact with high voltage power lines. Our prayers are with the injured and hope they make a speedy recovery. We would like to […]

Jeanne Marelli (Stewart) Gibbens Has Passed Away At 92

Jeanne Marelli (Stewart) Gibbens Has Passed Away At 92

San Andreas, CA…Jeanne Marelli (Stewart) Gibbens, a longtime resident of San Andreas, passed away on Feb. 13, 2018, at the age of 92. She was preceded in death by her son, Greg Gibbens, in 1965; her husband, Ellis “Al” Gibbens in 1988 and her brother, LaVerne Stewart in 2011. She is survived by her daughter […]

Angels Food & Sierra Hills Markets Grocery Ad & Weekly Specials Through February 27th

Angels Food & Sierra Hills Markets Grocery Ad & Weekly Specials Through February 27th

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 in to 209.736.4243 ext 14. Sierra Hills Market Deli, Text your order […]

Hey Good People!! Winter Temps, Fresh Snow & Lots of “Pure Mtn Fun” at Bear Valley

Hey Good People!! Winter Temps, Fresh Snow & Lots of “Pure Mtn Fun” at Bear Valley

Bear Valley, CA…Hey Good People!. 5am and things are just about to get going as the storm slows a bit and will shed the bulk of its moisture during the day today. A high in the low 20’s will be in effect with increased winds up to 20-30mph today as the pressure gradient tightens. 3-5″ […]

NCPA Employee Found Coconut “Coco” & Beau “Diddly” on Tuolumne Side of Stanislaus River

NCPA Employee Found Coconut “Coco” & Beau “Diddly” on Tuolumne Side of Stanislaus River

Murphys, CA…In another very happy ending to a local lost dog story. The NCPS’s Sandy Rainey passed this along to us. “The Pine Tree News: FYI……………Yesterday, one of our employees, Steven Popish found the two dogs on the Tuolumne side of the river just south of McKays dam. We contacted the owners, who picked up […]

Why We Love Our Clients At Mind Matters

Why We Love Our Clients At Mind Matters

Murphys, CA…Here we are in February, the month of love. Sure, we all think of flowers and chocolates and other lovely treats, but, here at Mind Matters our clients are our treat. We love them because: They often show us another way to approach a problem or an experience. Especially those with ADD/ADHD can be […]

Nurse Practitioner Denise Mordue-Lain Specializes in Women’s Health Issues.

Nurse Practitioner Denise Mordue-Lain Specializes in Women’s Health Issues.

Valley Springs, CA…Nurse Practitioner Denise Mordue-Lain has specialized in women’s health throughout her 31-year career. Beyond her education and broad work history, her personal experience as a breast cancer survivor brings added perspective to her interaction with female patients at Valley Springs Family Medical Center. She says, “I learned so much on my own once […]

Traffic Update….Small Herd of Cows Out Near

Traffic Update….Small Herd of Cows Out Near

Copperopolis, CA…CHP is reporting a small herd of 15-20 cows out near Obyrnes Ferry Rd / Pheasant Run Dr. Please use caution in the area…. Incident: 00181 Type: Live or Dead Animal Location: Obyrnes Ferry Rd / Pheasant Run Dr Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.935807 -120.604310 Close Detail Information 3:17 PM 4 [7] CURRENTLY WANDERING VERY […]

Merita Callaway For Supervisor District Three

Merita Callaway For Supervisor District Three

Murphys, CA…Born in Hawaii, raised in a military family, and lived throughout the United States, Merita is committed to Calaveras County as home. She has lived in District 3 for 30 years, and is a member of local organizations from White Pines Park to Murphys Community Club. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science and […]

Winter Temps are Here This Week Along The Western Slope

Winter Temps are Here This Week Along The Western Slope

Arnold, CA…Winter is here along the West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada. Today Mostly sunny. Not as cold. Highs 19 to 34 higher elevations…34 to 42 lower elevations. Prevailing east winds up to 10 mph shifting to the southwest in the afternoon. Tonight Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows 3 to 18 […]

What’s Happening in Murphys this Week – February 19 Through 26, 2018

What’s Happening in Murphys this Week – February 19 Through 26, 2018

Murphys, CA…Try out the Saturday Hopper bus service running between Valley Springs and Arnold with stops in Murphys. Enjoy a day in Murphys and leave the driving to Calaveras Transit! Saturdays in Murphys – Walking Tours of Historic Downtown Murphys are available at no charge (donations gratefully accepted) on Saturday mornings at 10am leaving from […]

Healthcare Workers Union to Protest at Dignity Health’s Mark Twain Medical Center

Healthcare Workers Union to Protest at Dignity Health’s Mark Twain Medical Center

San Andreas, CA…Dozens of healthcare workers are expected to protest from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 22 at Mark Twain Medical Center, 768 Mountain Ranch Rd. in San Andreas, over concerns that the interests of patients and the community will be ignored after the hospital’s owner – Dignity Health – merges into a […]