CHP Seeks Driver In Pedestrian Hit & Run

CHP Seeks Driver In Pedestrian Hit & Run

San Andreas, CA… Mr. Kerstan was walking southbound on the sidewalk of SR -49 and California Street, when he stepped off the sidewalk and into the crosswalk. Mr. Kerstan noticed the approaching vehicle was slowing so he began to cross the street. While Mr. Kerstan was in the crosswalk, the vehicle struck MR. Kerstan and […]

Valley Springs Man Life Flighted After Being Ran Over

Valley Springs Man Life Flighted After Being Ran Over

San Andreas, CA…Winge and Phelps were traveling westbound on S. Petersburg Road in Vehicle-1 (Ford), west of N. Shore Ct. Winge needed to make a U-turn, but the reverse gear in Vehicle-1 was not functioning (a previously known issue). Phelps got out of Vehicle-1 to push it backwards, due to the reverse gear not functioning. […]

Monthly Spot Light: 39th District Board Of Directors

Monthly Spot Light: 39th District Board Of Directors

Angels Camp, CA…Did you know that the 39th District Agricultural Association Board of Directors are appointed by the Governor of the State? After a grueling appointment process they serve at the pleasure of the Governor. It is an unpaid position. They are ultimately responsible for every aspect of the District including the grounds, financial health, […]

Angels Camp Student Takes Top VFW Scholarship Prize

Angels Camp Student Takes Top VFW Scholarship Prize

Kansas City, MO…The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. and its Auxiliary proudly announce Savannah Wittman, a senior at Bret Harte High School in Angels Camp, Calif., was named first-place national winner and recipient of the $30,000 T.C. Selman Memorial Scholarship award in the 2016-17 Voice of Democracy Scholarship program. The announcement was made […]

La Grange Odd Fellow Breakfast ~ March 12th

La Grange Odd Fellow Breakfast ~ March 12th

La Grange, CA…Time for a Spring joy-ride, destination La Grange. The Odd Fellows of LaFayette Historical Lodge #65 remind you of our monthly breakfast, always on the second Sunday at the IOOF Hall in downtown La Grange. Sunday March 12th is the date this month. Breakfast hours are 8 to 11 am, with a menu […]

Tickets Available For April K-9 Fundraiser

Tickets Available For April K-9 Fundraiser

Sonora,CA…There are still tickets available for the K-9 Fundraiser taking place on April 1st. The K-9 Dinner will be held at Black Oak Casino and Resort. This year’s dinner will be fully catered by Black Oak Casino, with fantastic raffle prizes, silent and live auctions; including some amazing prizes such as a 5 night stay […]

Hit-&-Run In Jamestown

Hit-&-Run In Jamestown

Jamestown, CA…On February 27, 2017 at approximately 7:15 pm, CHP dispatch received a call of a subject that was seen staggering before getting into a black Chevrolet Silverado pickup and appeared under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. The reporting witness advised that the subject, later identified as 60 year old Jamestown resident Timothy Brown, […]

Are Soaring Health-Care Costs Hurting the U.S. Economy? ~ From Brian Tewksbury

Are Soaring Health-Care Costs Hurting the U.S. Economy? ~ From Brian Tewksbury

Murphys, CA…As an Independent Financial Advisor with Quest Capital Strategies, Inc., Brian enjoys helping people with their investment needs. Anticipating the effects of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Brian gained certification through Covered California Healthcare Exchange and manages this segment of business through HealthMarkets, Inc. Brian feels his life experiences prepare him well […]

20th Annual Spring Obsession Art Show

20th Annual Spring Obsession Art Show

Murphys, CA…Now in its 20th year, the Spring Obsession Art Show celebrates the annual release of Obsession Wines, part of the Ironstone Vineyards portfolio. During the reception, the Open Division judging panel announces the winning artist while members of the Kautz family (proprietors of Ironstone Vineyards) unveils the the winning artwork. The selected piece is […]

TCSO Seeking Information In Soulsbyville Gunshot Incident

TCSO Seeking Information In Soulsbyville Gunshot Incident

Soulsbyville, CA…Last night just before 11 PM, Deputies responded to a home in the 20000 block of Bonnie Ct. in Soulsbyville in regards to a suspicious circumstance involving a man who appeared on the homeowner’s porch asking for help and claiming to have been shot. When Deputies arrived at the home they found a man […]

Calaveras County Board Of Supervisors Regular Meeting, February 28th

Calaveras County Board Of Supervisors Regular Meeting, February 28th

San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors is holding a regular meeting on Tuesday, February 28th at 8:00 a.m. On the agenda is a public hearing and adoption of a resolution upholding the Planning Commission’s denial of the appeal of the Planning Director’s denial of Commercial Cannabis Registration 2016-538 for Scott Hoff on 4837 […]

Commission On Aging For 2017

Commission On Aging For 2017

Murphys, CA…The Calaveras County Commission on Aging prioritized 2017 goals and objectives at a lively session held at Common Ground Senior Services in San Andreas on February 3, 2017. Very high on the list is to familiarize volunteers with the organization and its works. Towards this goal, the March Commission on Aging meeting March 3, […]

“The Mouse Trap,” An Agatha Christie Murder Mystery

“The Mouse Trap,” An Agatha Christie Murder Mystery

West Point, CA…TICKETS NOW ON SALE!! Blue Mountain Theater presents this Agatha Christie Murder mystery. Opening night Gala is Friday March 17th, doors at 6:30, showtime at 7:30 continuing for three weekends, Friday and Saturday nights. There will also be two special Sunday Matinees, March 19th and 26th at 2:00 pm. Tickets are available at […]

Delays On SR 88 From Kays Road To Amador & Alpine County Line

Delays On SR 88 From Kays Road To Amador & Alpine County Line

Amador County, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform one-way traffic control on eastbound and westbound State Route 88 from Kays Road to the Amador/Alpine County line (Kirkwood) for pavement repair. Crews will begin work Wednesday, March 1, 2017, through Friday, March 3, 2017, from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Motorists should expect up […]

Calaveras County Hosts “Drop The Drugs” Day ~ Saturday March 4th At Two Locations

Calaveras County Hosts “Drop The Drugs” Day ~ Saturday March 4th At Two Locations

Calaveras County,CA…The next Calaveras County “Drop the Drugs” event is coming up on Saturday, March 4, 2017 from 9am-noon at two locations in the county. “Drop the Drugs” sites are the parking lots at: Calaveras County Office of Education, Angels Camp (next to Calaveras Lumber) Toyon Middle School, between San Andreas and Valley Springs During […]

The Cannabis Growing Issue ~ A Letter To The Editor ~ By Albert Segalla

The Cannabis Growing Issue ~ A Letter To The Editor ~ By Albert Segalla

Calaveras County, CA…Dear Editor, This is concerning the cannabis growing issue. Perhaps we are making this issue more complicated than necessary. Isn’t cannabis growing a unique land use? If so, the general plan and zoning code should provide for locations which do not adversely affect neighbors. The BOS could form a balanced committee under the […]

Arnold Lions Donate To Help Visually Impaired Children Of Calaveras County

Arnold Lions Donate To Help Visually Impaired Children Of Calaveras County

Calaveras County, CA…On February 1st, the Arnold Lions presented a SMART Brailler to the Calaveras County Office of Education. Ms. Denise Ferrin, a Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments, is shown here accepting this $2,000 machine on behalf of the county. The machine has a video screen that displays SimBraille and large print, combined with […]

The Heart of Arnold is Coming in Summer 2017!

The Heart of Arnold is Coming in Summer 2017!

Arnold, CA…We are Bringing Back the Local Vibe, Free Concerts and Community Events Too. Expect to Savor the Finest Steaks and Entrees in the Tri-County Area. Amazing Starters and Authentic European Fusion Cuisine Will be Hand Prepared for You by Two Local Award-Winning Chefs. Following Jessica Bowman’s huge success in launching Murphys Irish Pub in […]

Hey Good People!!! Over 400 Inches Of “Pure Mountain Fun” So Far!!

Hey Good People!!!  Over 400 Inches Of “Pure Mountain Fun” So Far!!

Bear Valley, CA…Hey Good People! 9″ of new snow overnight!!!! The forecast was a bit off for the overnight as it suggested 2-4″ but 9″ fell instead. another possible 1-2″ of snow could fall today before the system makes it’s way East. The high today is expected to be around 25F with South winds from […]

Saturday Hopper Now Serving Arnold!

Saturday Hopper Now Serving Arnold!

Calaveras County, CA…Calaveras Transit has added Arnold to the Saturday Hopper route serving County towns from Valley Springs to Murphys. The new bus stop is in the Meadowmont Shopping Center (Big Trees Market) parking lot. Passengers can catch the Hopper at the Big Trees Market parking lot at 11:25, 12:40, or 4:55 on Saturdays and […]

“Tom’s World,” An Column Exploring The Parallel Universe Of Representative McClintock ~ By David Vassar

“Tom’s World,” An Column Exploring The Parallel Universe Of Representative McClintock ~ By David Vassar

Calaveras County, CA…“Tom’s World” is the 4th Congressional District of California stretching from Lake Tahoe in the North to Yosemite in the South, including most of the western foothills of the Sierra Nevada. It’s a reliably Red District where Donald Trump won 54% of all votes cast in 2016 and Tom won 63%. Tom won […]

Vandalism Of Pro- Measure B Sign

Vandalism Of Pro- Measure B Sign

Murphys, CA…A pro-Measure B sign near the Gold Creek neighborhood on highway 26 was heavily damaged by vandals over night on Saturday, February 25. The sign, having been erected only two days prior was taken down from its supporting structure, which was also damaged, and sliced with a sharp instrument. David Tunno of The Committee […]

Motherlode Friends Of Music Concert At The Sutter Creek Theatre

Motherlode Friends Of Music Concert At The Sutter Creek Theatre

Sutter Creek, CA…The Mother Lode Friends of Music, the regional organization of classical music performances, presents a concert of music by American composers on Sunday, March 12, at the Sutter Creek Theatre, 44 Main Street, in Sutter Creek, starting at 3 pm. The centerpiece of the program will be the Appalachian Spring by Aaron Copland […]

Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Logs For February 23rd

Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Logs For February 23rd

Sonora, CA… Tuolumne County Sheriff’s logs for February 23rd are enclosed: TUOLUMNE COUNTY SHERIFF MEDIA BULLETIN Thursday, February 23, 2017 00:45 TRAFFIC STOP 1702230001 Officer initiated activity at Standard Rd/Camage Av, Sonora. . Disposition: Warning Given (Used for 11-95s). 01:49 TRAFFIC STOP 1702230003 Officer initiated activity at Ralphs Station, Tuolumne Rd/Soulsbyville Rd, Sonora.Unreadable plate-station wagon. […]