Traffic Update…Major Injury Collision Near Ospital & Southworth (Update…Another Fatal Collision)

Traffic Update…Major Injury Collision Near Ospital & Southworth (Update…Another Fatal Collision)

Valley Springs, CA…(Update…Tragically this collision has now turned fatal. Our thoughts and prayers to the families. If you are visiting our area…our two lane roads are picturesque but deadly. Please use caution as there can be unexpected twists and turns and motorcycle riders used to flat roads can find them especially hazardous.) CHP is reporting […]

Nancy Howard, 58 From Tracy Perished This Morning In Hwy 4 Head On Collision

Nancy Howard, 58 From Tracy Perished This Morning In Hwy 4 Head On Collision

Angels Camp, CA…Ronald Torchia was driving his 2007 Ford,west bound on State Route 4, east of Stallion Way at approximately 55-60 mph. Robert Howard was driving Vehicle 1997 Nissan,eastbound on State Route 4, west of Stallion Way at approximately 45 mph. For unknown reasons Torchia lost control of his Ford and entered into the right […]

Need Storage? Heritage Self Storage in Arnold Is There For You!

Need Storage?  Heritage Self Storage in Arnold Is There For You!

Arnold, CA…Heritage Self Storage (formerly Secured Self-Storage) is a spacious, clean self-storage facility in Arnold, CA. Our facility is secure and well-lit. We are located behind the Chevron station on Fir Street. Heritage Self Storage Arnold is fully fenced and has a security gate. 24/7 Gated access is available. We offer mini storage, plus storage […]

Michael O’Keefe 1939 – 2017

Michael O’Keefe 1939 – 2017

Mountain Ranch, CA…Michael O’Keefe 12-15-39 to 5-11-17 (77 years old) Born to Betty and Bill O’Keefe in Prairie Village, Kansas. This “hayseed” came to California by way of a scholarship to Stanford in Electrical Engineering. He transferred over to UC Berkeley for Police Science. Then became a Berkeley police officer (later Inspector) for many years. […]

Traffic Update….Fatal Collision On Hwy 4 Near Stallion, Hwy 4 (Update…Hwy 4 Has Reopened)

Traffic Update….Fatal Collision On Hwy 4 Near Stallion, Hwy 4 (Update…Hwy 4 Has Reopened)

Angels Camp, CA…CHP has confirmed another fatal collision on our local roads. Hwy 4 is currently blocked near Stallion between Angels Camp & Copperopolis. Please use caution and expect delays in the area… SR 4 [IN THE CENTRAL CALIFORNIA AREA] IS CLOSED FROM 5.8 MI WEST OF ANGELS CAMP /AT POOLE STATION RD/ TO THE […]

Marijuana Eradication in Jenny Lind

Marijuana Eradication in Jenny Lind

Jenny Lind, CA…On 05/15/2017 at approximately 10:00 AM, Calaveras County Sheriff’s Deputies with the assistance of Calaveras County Code Enforcement served a search warrant on a property located in the 9900 block of Shalimar Drive in Jenny Lind. The search warrant was a result of numerous citizen complaints of illegal grading and fencing filed with […]

Sickness Unto Death Part II: Who Knew It Could Be So Complicated? ~ By John MacWillie, Ph.D.

Sickness Unto Death Part II: Who Knew It Could Be So Complicated?  ~ By John MacWillie, Ph.D.

Murphys, CA…Ever been to a hospital? Apparently, not President Trump. How else to explain his apology for not initially getting a “repeal and replace” bill through Congress, by incredulously asking of healthcare, “who knew it was so complicated?” This is a series of eight articles on a single theme to be released once a week. […]

Dale Gundy, 57 From Glencoe Lost His Life Yesterday On Hwy 26

Dale Gundy, 57 From Glencoe Lost His Life Yesterday On Hwy 26

Glencoe, CA…Dale Gundy was traveling eastbound on State Route 26 west of Stormy Lane. A Shingle Springs man was traveling westbound on State Route 26, approaching Mr. Gundy’s 2003 Mercedes. Mr. Gundy allowed his Mercedes to travel completely into the westbound lane, directly in the path of the oncoming 2014 Ram. The Mercedes and the […]

The 2017 Calaveras Saddle Queen To Be Crowned Tomorrow

The 2017 Calaveras Saddle Queen To Be Crowned Tomorrow

Frogtown, CA…The 2017 Calaveras Saddle Queen Contestants are already practicing and getting ready for their competition on Opening Day of the 2017 Fair & Frog Jump Jubilee. These ladies are also great ambassadors for our area as they enter parades and other events all year long!! Thank You Ladies!!! Calaveras Saddle Queen is a competition […]

Traffic Update….Fatal Collision & Fire On Hwy 26 In Glencoe

Traffic Update….Fatal Collision & Fire On Hwy 26 In Glencoe

Glencoe, CA…CHP is reporting a fatal collision that also had a fire that extended 1/4 acre into vegetation. Our thoughts and prayers are with those affected and please use caution in the area… Incident: 00225 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: 0 Sr26 Loc Desc: 26 AT GLENCOE Lat/Lon: 38.342819 -120.585389 Close Detail Information 2:07 PM […]

Caltrans Continues To Plow, Blow & Dig Their Way To The Tops Of Mountain Passes

Caltrans Continues To Plow, Blow & Dig Their Way To The Tops Of Mountain Passes

Bear Valley, CA…Caltrans’ District 10 maintenance crews continue to dig out following one of California’s wildest winters in decades, and that includes moving snow, debris and other material from Ebbetts Pass/State Route 4 (SR-4) in Alpine County. Here is a video from Monday’s work – snow is packed tight against the road. District 10’s maintenance […]

Teachers Union Reminds District of Legal Obligation to Negotiate Reduced Class Sizes

Teachers Union Reminds District of Legal Obligation to Negotiate Reduced Class Sizes

San Andreas, CA…Calaveras Unified School District (CUSD) Superintendent Mark Campbell received legal notice reminding him of the district’s obligation to bargain in good faith class size reduction with the Calaveras Unified Educators’ Association (CUEA). Calaveras teachers are at impasse with the district over class size, specifically for transitional kindergarten to third grade. CUEA President Lorraine […]

Calaveras County Arts Council is Proud to Present the 26th Annual Music in the Parks Series of Concerts Held Throughout Calaveras County.

Calaveras County Arts Council is Proud to Present the 26th Annual Music in the Parks Series of Concerts Held Throughout Calaveras County.

San Andreas, CA…Summer evenings never sounded as good as they do on Wednesdays in Calaveras County. For the 26th year, the Calaveras County Arts Council is presenting Music in the Parks, starting June 14 and ending August 16, every Wednesday night from 6:30 to 8 p.m. There’s an all new line up of local and […]

Enter To Win At The Cal-Waste Booth At Calaveras Fair

Enter To Win At The Cal-Waste Booth At Calaveras  Fair

Arnold, CA…We would like to say a big Thank You for giving us the opportunity to provide your waste removal and recycling collection service in 2017! We appreciate your continued business. It’s a milestone anniversary for Cal-Waste Recovery Systems. See what’s coming this year as we celebrate 90 Years of Cal-Waste! Our family owned business […]