National Night Out: A Salute to Those Who Keep Our Communities Safe ~ Op-Ed By Bill Wennhold

National Night Out: A Salute to Those Who Keep Our Communities Safe ~ Op-Ed By Bill Wennhold

Valley Springs, CA…Sometimes we take for granted the blessing we have here in Calaveras County. It is important to remember that the health and well-being of a community is up to all of us. Creating safe and thriving neighborhoods for our families is not an individual enterprise. It is important to be reminded of how […]

Fire Update…Twist Fire Holding at 180 Acres, Now 50% Contained

Fire Update…Twist Fire Holding at 180 Acres, Now 50% Contained

Jamestown, CA…Twist Fire at last report is holding at 180 acres and containment has risen to 50%. Unfortunately there was the loss of one home last night before firefighters could get the fire slowed down. Incident Information: Last Updated: July 31, 2017 1:00 pm Date/Time Started: July 30, 2017 4:28 pm Administrative Unit: CAL FIRE […]

Minor Injuries in Hwy 4 Head On Collision

Minor Injuries in Hwy 4 Head On Collision

Arnold, CA…A 16 year old Discovery Bay man was was traveling in a 1998 Saturn eastbound on SR-4 at County Club Drive at a stated speed of 60 MPH. An Arnold woman was stopped in a 2007 Toyota in the left turn lane on westbound SR-4 at Country Club Drive. For unknown reasons, the 16 […]

Fire Update….(Updated as of 8:58:pm) New Vegetation Fire off of Twist Road Quickly Climbs to 150 Acres some Mandatory Evacuations

Fire Update….(Updated as of 8:58:pm)  New Vegetation Fire off of Twist Road Quickly Climbs to 150 Acres some Mandatory Evacuations

Jamestown, CA…Well it is in the same general neighborhood as the Jacksonville Fire but now the Twist Fire is burning off of Twist Road. At last report it was up to the 50 acre range and lots of resources are inbound or on scene. Lots of “Move up and cover” activity as well as they […]

Walk on Water with Hobie Mirage Eclipse!! Get your Standup Leg Powered SUP at SNAC!

Walk on Water with Hobie Mirage Eclipse!! Get your Standup Leg Powered SUP at SNAC!

Arnold, CA…We had the pleasure to get a Hobie Mirage Eclipse demonstration from SNAC Arnold’s Max McCormick! Enjoy your time on the water with this fast, fun, human powered watercraft. They are perfect for Fun & Fitness. They are in stock now are ready for the lake!! Stand tall on the water aboard the Mirage […]

Thank You, Dr. Bill Griffin! Breakfast Reception on August 10th!

Thank You, Dr. Bill Griffin!  Breakfast Reception on August 10th!

San Andreas, CA…Thank You, Dr. Bill Griffin! Since April, 1989, Dr. Bill Griffin has served our community as a Radiologist, Chief of Staff, and Corporate Board Chair. Please join us in thanking Dr. Griffin for his dedication over the past twenty-eight years. We will have a breakfast reception on August 10th from 7 a.m. to […]

Traffic Update….Possible Injury Collision on near Hwy 88 & Mormon Emigrant Trail

Traffic Update….Possible Injury Collision on near Hwy 88 & Mormon Emigrant Trail

Silver Lake, CA…CHP is reporting a possible injury collision on Hwy 88 near Mormon Emigrant Trail. Please use caution in the area…. Incident: 00122 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Mormon Emigrant Trl / Sr88 Loc Desc: 1 MILE WO Lat/Lon: 38.628149 -120.208637 Close Detail Information NO DETAILS Unit Information 10:48 AM 3 Unit Assigned 10:48 […]

Experience The Difference At Sonora Ford!

Experience The Difference At Sonora Ford!

Sonora, CA…We have a strong and committed sales staff with many years of experience satisfying our customers’ needs. Feel free to browse our inventory online, request more information about vehicles, set up a test drive or inquire about financing! If you don’t see what you are looking for, click on CarFinder, fill out the form, […]

Detwiler Fire Reaches 85% Containment, Repopulation Continues, Hot Spot Map Included

Detwiler Fire Reaches 85% Containment, Repopulation Continues, Hot Spot Map Included

Greeley Hill, CA…As the containment numbers continue to climb and resources are starting to be released we thought we would pass along last night’s heat maps. This will dictate today’s workload for helicopters and boots on the ground as they cool off the warm spots on the map. The official update from last night…”Last night […]

Jacksonville Fire Reaches 690 Acres, Now 60% Contained, Mandatory Evacuations Lifted

Jacksonville Fire Reaches 690 Acres, Now 60% Contained, Mandatory Evacuations Lifted

Jamestown, CA…The Jacksonville Fire scorched 690 acres yesterday and kept firefighters busy slowing it’s progress and protecting structures The mandatory evacuations have been lifted but some lingering road closures persist at Algerine at Wards Ferry and Lime Kiln at Wards Ferry. Let’s hope they can get through the hot temps of today without it flaring […]

A Stunning Estate, 744 Total Acres, 64 Vineyard Acres, Three Homes, State Water Rights & More! $3,600,000

A Stunning Estate, 744 Total Acres, 64 Vineyard Acres, Three Homes, State Water Rights & More! $3,600,000

Esmeralda Valley, CA…This is the lifestyle! Turnkey Operation. The property at Chatom Vineyards consists of 11 parcels totaling 744.22 acres. 64 planted acres with 13 grape varietals. 60 plus acres of plantable land, 356 acres farmstead currently used for cattle grazing. Many options for expanding agricultural interests. There are 2 ponds & a natural spring. […]

Fire Update….Jacksonville Fire Now at 130 Acres and More Evacuation Advisories

Fire Update….Jacksonville Fire Now at 130 Acres and More Evacuation Advisories

Jamestown, CA…An update from the Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Department on the vegetation fire west of Jamestown. “Update at 4:40 PM: Evacuation advisories are being issued to Campbells Flat Road, Meadowlark Lane and Blackbird Lane. Mother Lode Fairgrounds available to take livestock. Update at 4:15 PM: Fire at 130 acres. Evacuation advisories for Algerine Road, Twist […]

“Emperor” Concerto with Vladislav Kern Saturday, July 29, 2017 at 7:00 PM at Bear Valley Music Festival

“Emperor” Concerto with Vladislav Kern Saturday, July 29, 2017 at 7:00 PM at Bear Valley Music Festival

Bear Valley, CA…This year’s celebration of Beethoven continues with piano soloist Vladislav Kern (son of piano legend Olga Kern) who joins Maestro Michael Morgan and the Bear Valley Orchestra in Beethoven’s fifth (and possibly greatest) piano concerto dubbed “Emperor” dedicated to Napoleon but later retracted by the composer. The evening’s program also includes Mendelssohn’s “Scottish” […]

Laurie’s Home Organizing 209.728.4700

Laurie’s Home Organizing 209.728.4700

Murphys, CA…Laurie’s Home Organizing. Bring more order & new beauty to your surroundings. Existing furnishings skillfully & artfully put together to increase the charm and function of living spaces. As your professional organizer I find joy in helping manage the “stuff of life” –whatever it may be. Creative, neat, orderly, fast, easy to work with– […]

Jesse Charles Skidmore 1966 – 2017

Jesse Charles Skidmore 1966 – 2017

Wilseyville, CA…Jesse Charles Skidmore of West Point, CA, born June 22, 1966, died at home on July 14, 2017, with his wife by his side, due to a long illness of diabetes and complications from a recent kidney transplant he had two years ago. He is survived by his wife, Nicole Skidmore of 30 years, […]

Traffic Update….Collision Near Hwy 4 & Country Club

Traffic Update….Collision Near Hwy 4 & Country Club

Arnold, CA…CHP is reporting a couple vehicles have gotten together near Hwy 4 and Country Club Drive. Lanes are blocked and there are possible injuries. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00445 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr4 / Country Club Dr Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.242394 -120.361081 Close Detail Information 7:05 PM 4 [6] […]

Paving to Begin on Hwy 4 & 49 July 31st

Paving to Begin on Hwy 4 & 49 July 31st

Calaveras County – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is preparing to begin an improvement project that will repave over 21 combined miles of highway on State Route 4 (SR-4) and SR-49 in Calaveras County. This project will improve the road surface, efficiency of travel and safety for motorists traveling throughout Calaveras County. The two […]

Another Day in The Office for ACPD

Another Day in The Office for ACPD

Angels Camp, CA…On 07-22-17, Russell D. Cline, a 35 year old Columbia resident and Post-Release Community Supervision client, entered the Sierra Energy convenience store and walked out with a pair of $10.00 sunglasses without paying for them. He was identified by staff, who signed a citizen’s arrest form for the theft. We Would Like To […]

Caltrans District 10 Road Report Through August 5th

Caltrans District 10 Road Report Through August 5th

Angels Camp, CA…The latest schedule of road repairs and maintenance that will affect your travels in our area and as you travel. Locally crews will be working on many of our roadways. Below is Caltrans plans for repairs and maintenance on local roads. It shows the route, county and location of the possible repairs. Weather […]

Hematologist / Oncologist Joins Adventist Health Sonora Cancer Center

Hematologist / Oncologist Joins Adventist Health Sonora Cancer Center

Sonora, CA…Adventist Health Sonora welcomes Yousef Khelfa, M.D., doctor of hematology and oncology and fellow of the American College of Physicians. He arrives here after having completed the Marshall University School of Medicine’s Hematology/Oncology fellowship program at the Edwards Comprehensive Cancer Center at Cabell Huntington Hospital in West Virginia. Dr. Khelfa earned his medical degree […]

Symphony Opening Night: Haydn & Spohr Thursday, July 27, 2017 at 7:00 PM

Symphony Opening Night: Haydn & Spohr Thursday, July 27, 2017 at 7:00 PM

Bear Valley, CA…Maestro Michael Morgan leads the Bear Valley Orchestra in Louis Spohr’s exhilarating Concerto for String Quartet and Orchestra featuring the award-winning THALEA STRING QUARTET and Franz Haydn’s Symphony No. 101 known as “The Clock.”  Maestro Michael Morgan and the Bear Valley Music Festival invite you to a dazzling concert lineup from July 21 to August 6. Here […]

Calaveras Community Foundation (CCF) Awards Advanced Manufacturing Scholarships to Two Calaveras High School (CHS) Students

Calaveras Community Foundation (CCF) Awards Advanced Manufacturing Scholarships to Two Calaveras High School (CHS) Students

San Andreas, CA…During CHS award ceremonies, Calaveras Community Foundation (CCF) presented Advanced Manufacturing Scholarships to CHS students, Dylan Rose and Marshall Biondi. Each received a $2,000 scholarship to begin their college studies in the Advanced Manufacturing field. Dylan resides in Angels Camp with proud parents Sarah & Ryan Rose. Columbia College is where Dylan will […]