83 Year Old And Peace Officers Assaulted In Valley Springs. Multiple Charges For 38 Year Old, Bail Set At $1,225,000

83 Year Old And Peace Officers Assaulted In Valley Springs.  Multiple Charges For 38 Year Old, Bail Set At $1,225,000

Valley Springs, CA…On 04/27/17 at about 2345 hours, The Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 400 block of La Contenta Drive in Valley Springs for a 9-1-1 call. An 83-year-old victim reported that 38-year-old Jeffrey Alan Greg had strangled and assaulted her. The female victim told deputies that she locked herself in her bedroom, […]

Cannabis Ban Ordinance Draft Environmental Impact Report Has Been Released

Cannabis Ban Ordinance Draft Environmental Impact Report Has Been Released

San Andreas, CA…The Draft Environmental Impact Report is now available for public review and comment.  The formal 45-day public review period begins on Monday, May 1, 2017.  Written comments may be sent to the Planning Department at 891 Mountain Ranch Road, San Andreas, CA  95249 or by email to PlanningWeb@co.calaveras.ca.us. Click Above For A Copy […]

Bear Valley Announces Plans for New High-Speed Six-Pack Chairlift

Bear Valley Announces Plans for New High-Speed Six-Pack Chairlift

Bear Valley, CA…Skyline Bear Valley Resorts has entered into an agreement with Leitner-Poma to construct and install a new high-speed six-pack chairlift to be completed this year in time for the start of the 17/18 ski season in late November. The new lift will transport six passengers at a time from the mid-mountain ski lodge […]

Go Green & Save With Calaveras Telephone

Go Green & Save With Calaveras Telephone

Copperopolis, CA…In 1895 James A. Tower was only 16 years old when, using barbed wire fencing, he strung the first telephone line for what was to become The Calaveras Telephone Company. As demands for the telephone service increased, the young Mr. Tower found it necessary to establish a central office in the small community of […]

Caltrans District 10 Weekly Road Report Through May 6th

Caltrans District 10 Weekly Road Report Through May 6th

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 […]

The 2017 Taste Of Calaveras Showcased the Finest Wine, Culinary Treats & Art! Photos & Video!

The 2017 Taste Of Calaveras Showcased the Finest Wine, Culinary Treats & Art!  Photos & Video!

Murphys, CA…The 11th Annual Taste of Calaveras drew its’ largest crowd ever on April 22nd At Ironstone and it Showcased the Finest Wine, Culinary Treats & Art. More than 40 of Calaveras County’s most acclaimed winemakers, restaurateurs and plein air artists converged at Ironstone Vineyards. The event featured wine tasting, gourmet samplings, live music by […]

Big & Bold Black Sheep Winery April Specials

Big & Bold Black Sheep Winery April Specials

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 […]

Don’t Miss Film Friday with “Bottle Shock” At Milliaire April 28th.

Don’t Miss Film Friday with “Bottle Shock” At Milliaire April 28th.

Murphys, CA…Don’t miss our first Film Friday! Enjoy “Bottle Shock” projected on our Creekside Patio along with a delicious glass of Milliaire and theater snacks in hand! Doors open at 7:30pm, film begins at dusk. FREE ADMISSION. Milliaire Winery is a small family-owned winery founded by Liz and Steve Millier in 1983 in the cellar […]

“It’s In The Hole!!” Fred Simpson Shoots A Hole In One At Greenhorn Creek

“It’s In The Hole!!”  Fred Simpson Shoots A Hole In One At Greenhorn Creek

Angels Camp, CA…Fred Simpson is a new Hole-in-One Recipient… at the Wonderful Greenhorn Creek Golf Resort… On April 23rd on the 115 yard Hole 3 during the Men vs Women Tournament. Congratulations Fred!! GREENHORN CREEK RESORT Greenhorn Creek Resort is located in Angels Camp, CA, the basecamp of the beautiful Central Sierra. The resort property, […]

A Very Sad Update….Charles Duston Who Had Been Missing In The Sonora Pass High Country Has Been Found Deceased

A Very Sad Update….Charles Duston Who Had Been Missing In The Sonora Pass High Country Has Been Found Deceased

Pinecrest, CA…**Update Wed. April 26 at 10:45 PM** Several search and rescue teams have been scouring the area near Eagle Meadow Road in Pinecrest for the last three days, after receiving a report of an overdue snowmobiler. It is with heavy hearts that we report Charles Duston was found deceased early this evening by a […]

Angels Food & Sierra Hills Markets Weekly Specials Through May 2nd

Angels Food & Sierra Hills Markets Weekly Specials Through May 2nd

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 […]

Universal Healthcare Act Clears Senate Committee

Universal Healthcare Act Clears Senate Committee

Sacramento, CA…Registered nurses and other healthcare advocates are heralding the California Senate Health Committee’s passage of SB 562, the Healthy California Act today, Wednesday, April 26, with a majority of the committee members’ support. SB 562, the Healthy California Act, would establish an improved Medicare for all type system in California. Full details of the […]

Teams Still Searching High Country For Charles Duston

Teams Still Searching High Country For Charles Duston

Pinecrest, CA…Missing person Charles Duston was to snowmobile to his vacation cabin located in the Haypress/Eagle Meadows area on Sunday 4/16/17. The cabin is approx. 6 to 7 seven miles from Hwy 108 where his truck was later located. His wife reported Charles overdue to our office on Monday, 4/24/17 at approx. 1530 hours. TCSO […]

New Melones Lake Marina Says “Book Now For All Your Summer Adventures”

New Melones Lake Marina Says “Book Now For All Your Summer Adventures”

Angels Camp, CA…New Melones Lake Lovers! Now is the time to book your reservations for a fun filled summer. It is incredibly important to book your boating reservations early to ensure there will be a rental waiting for you. We have Party Cruisers, Super Cruisers, Patio Boats, Fishing Boat, Wave Runners, Kayaks, Paddle Boards, Hydro […]

Traffic Update….Collision In Front of Gym On Hwy 12

Traffic Update….Collision In Front of Gym On Hwy 12

Valley Springs, CA…CHP is reporting a collision on Hwy 12 near the health club. Please use caution in the area…. Incident: 00157 Type: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj Location: Sr26 / Sr12 Loc Desc: IFO VLY SPRGS GYM 26 Lat/Lon: 38.191538 -120.829016 Close Detail Information 12:22 PM 2 [3] [Rotation Request Comment] *** 1039 SAM BERRI 728-3931 […]

Home Surveillance System Leads To Real Time Arrest Of Antioch Man

Home Surveillance System Leads To Real Time Arrest Of Antioch Man

Sonora, CA…An Antioch man is arrested after a Sonora homeowner watched the man on live surveillance prowl around his residence. This morning, the Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Office received a phone call from a homeowner on Ridgewood Drive. The caller said he was out of town and he received a motion detection alert from his residence. […]

“Vandals” Continued Their Decades Long Tradition Getting The Frogs Ready

“Vandals” Continued Their Decades Long Tradition Getting The Frogs Ready

Frogtown, USA..(AKA Angels Camp)…Vandals struck again last night in Angels Camp with a kickoff for the fair by painting the Frog on Main Street. The painting was completed sometime around 11 o’clock. The vandal group consisted of people who begin painting the Frog 39 years ago, along with some young ladies, who are continuing the […]

Yosemite National Park Opens Public Scoping Period for the Bridalveil Fall Rehabilitation Project Environmental Assessment

Yosemite National Park Opens Public Scoping Period for the Bridalveil Fall Rehabilitation Project Environmental Assessment

Yosemite, CA…Yosemite National Park is pleased to announce that the public scoping comment period for the Bridalveil Fall Rehabilitation Project Environmental Assessment will be open from Wednesday, April 26, 2017 to Friday, May 26, 2017. The purpose of the Bridalveil Fall Area Rehabilitation Project is to: Improve visitor services at the base of the waterfall, […]

Big Oak Flat Road & Hwy 120 Entrance Into Yosemite National Park Re-Opening May 1st

Big Oak Flat Road & Hwy 120 Entrance Into Yosemite National Park Re-Opening May 1st

Yosemite, CA…Big Oak Flat road will reopen to all vehicular traffic at 5:00 am Monday, May 1, 2017. Yosemite National Park is pleased to announce that the Big Oak Flat road will reopen to all vehicular traffic at 5:00 am on Monday, May 1, 2017. Visitors entering the park via Highway 120 West will once […]

Ebbetts Pass Fire District’s ISO Rating May Reduce Your Insurance Rates

Ebbetts Pass Fire District’s ISO Rating May Reduce Your Insurance Rates

Arnold, CA…The local Ebbetts Pass Fire District has become one of the models for rural districts. The consistently rank higher than many urban districts even for things such as cardiac care. Another way they many be able to help those in their district is on their home insurance rates. The following quote from EPFD Chief […]

Columbia College Graduates 34 Fire Academy Students

Columbia College Graduates 34 Fire Academy Students

Columbia, CA…The Columbia College Fire Academy will hold its graduation ceremony and presentation of Certification of Completion to 34 successful students of the Fire Technology Program. The event, which is open to the general public, will be held Thursday, April 27th, beginning at 6 p.m. in the Oak Pavilion at Columbia College. Certificates will be […]

CCWD Board Flows Back Into Action Today

CCWD Board Flows Back Into Action Today

San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Water District Board is back in action today with a full agenda. Discussion of State Assembly Bills that would impose new burdens on water districts, rate stabilization, real property and also a special session for labor negotiations with SEIU. The agendas are below… BOARD OF DIRECTORS Jeff Davidson, President Scott […]