Dr. Smart of MTHD Speaks at Independence Hall on November 30th

Dr. Smart of MTHD Speaks at Independence Hall on November 30th

Arnold, CA…On Thursday, November 30, 2017 at 6pm at Independence Hall in Arnold, Dr. Randall Smart, Executive Director of the Mark Twain Health Care District will address residents of Ebbetts Pass on the state of health care in Calaveras County. Dignity Health’s current contract with the district expires in 2019. The health care district will […]

Traffic Update…Head on Vehicle vs Motorcycle Near Stoney Creek Road & Argonaut Lane

Traffic Update…Head on Vehicle vs Motorcycle Near Stoney Creek Road & Argonaut Lane

Jackson, CA…CHP is reporting a head on vehicle vs motorcycle collision near Stoney Creek Road and Argonaut Lane. Please use caution in the area. Incident: 00193 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Stoney Creek Rd / Argonaut Ln Loc Desc: 2 MI FRM ARGONAUT Lat/Lon: 38.353785 -120.791848 Detail Information 1:21 PM 3 [5] 1039 AMA SO […]

Inmate Death at Mule Creek State Prison Under Investigation

Inmate Death at Mule Creek State Prison Under Investigation

Ione, CA…Mule Creek State Prison (MCSP) officials are investigating the death of an inmate as a possible homicide. Inmate Wayne Bradley, 50, was found unresponsive in his cell at approximately 2:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 18. Custody and medical staff immediately responded, but Bradley was pronounced dead at the scene. Prison officials have named Bradley’s cellmate, […]

You Will Be Thankful for These Great Wine Specials From Black Sheep Winery

You Will Be Thankful for These Great Wine Specials From Black Sheep Winery

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 […]

Traffic Update….Possible Injury Collision on Mitchell Mill Road

Traffic Update….Possible Injury Collision on Mitchell Mill Road

West Point, CA…CHP is reporting a possible injury collision on Mitchell Mill Road. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00094 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: 7250 Mitchell Mill Rd Loc Desc: RACE TRACK Lat/Lon: 38.368983 -120.444552 Close Detail Information 9:23 AM 3 [6] [Notification] [CHP]-Problem changed from 1183-Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj to 1179-Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt […]

Minor Injuries in DUI Collision on Hwy 49

Minor Injuries in DUI Collision on Hwy 49

Sonora, CA…On November 18, 2017 at approximately 2352 hours, Michael A. Newton of Twain Harte was driving a black 2009 Ford Crown Victoria northbound on State Route 49 south of Jack Page Road. Theodore J. Phelan of Sonora was driving a white 1992 Jeep Cherokee southbound on State Route 49 approaching Jack Page Road. Due […]

The “Mokelumne Express” Towers Are In For Bear Valley’s New High Speed Six Chair Lift!

The “Mokelumne Express” Towers Are In For Bear Valley’s New High Speed Six Chair Lift!

Bear Valley, CA…Bear Valley has given an update on progress on the new “Mokelumne Express” Lift…”What an incredible bluebird day for flying. Work began at 7am today with temps hovering around 19-22 degrees. Started with a safety & planning briefing then the crews headed out to their positions. The speed at which these multi-thousand pound […]

Indoor Marijuana Grow Eradicated in Valley Springs

Indoor Marijuana Grow Eradicated in Valley Springs

Valley Springs, CA…On 11/16/2017, Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office Deputies and Calaveras County Code Compliance attempted to conduct a compliance inspection of a registered indoor personal marijuana grow site in the 3500 block of Dunn Road in Valley Springs. Deputies were unable to make contact with anyone at this residence but heard movement and a cell […]

California Hospital Association’s Rural Healthcare Center Advisory Board Taps Mark Twain Medical Center CEO Bob Diehl as New Appointee to Focus on Access to Care for Rural Hospitals

California Hospital Association’s Rural Healthcare Center Advisory Board Taps Mark Twain Medical Center CEO Bob Diehl as New Appointee to Focus on Access to Care for Rural Hospitals

San Andreas, CA…Dignity Health announced that Bob Diehl, President and CEO of Mark Twain Medical Center, has been named to the California Hospital Association’s Rural Healthcare Center Advisory Board. Diehl’s three-year term begins Jan. 1, 2018. “I’m excited to join an advisory board that is committed to meeting the healthcare needs of patients in rural […]

Active Shooter Drill Yesterday Helped Local First Responders & Organizations Plan…Just in Case

Active Shooter Drill Yesterday Helped Local First Responders & Organizations Plan…Just in Case

Sonora, CA…Adventist Health Sonora, along with partners throughout Tuolumne County, participated in the 2017 California Statewide Medical and Health Exercise (SWMHE) on Thursday, November 16 at Adventist Health Sonora’s main campus. This full scale exercise was based on a hospital campus active shooter scenario helped our community to be better prepared for emergencies and incidents […]

Turner’s Wild West Is The Perfect Place For Everyone On Your Shopping List!

Turner’s Wild West Is The Perfect Place For Everyone On Your Shopping List!

Angels Camp, CA…Turner’s Wild West was established in 1975 in Scenic Downtown Angels Camp. This family owned and operated business carries a wide selection of quality work and western wear. When visiting our area Turner’s Wild West is a must stop destination and they are widely known as the “Best Smelling Store In The Mother […]

Early Morning Traffic Stop on Hwy 108 Lands Modesto Woman & Oakdale Man in Jail

Early Morning Traffic Stop on Hwy 108 Lands Modesto Woman & Oakdale Man in Jail

Jamestown, CA…It is always a good idea to drive safely and ensure your vehicle equipment is functioning properly. That is especially true if you’re car is loaded with illegal drugs. Our partners at Sonora CHP pulled over a vehicle early Wednesday morning on Hwy 108 at Chicken Ranch Road in Jamestown for a lighting equipment […]

Tis the Season as Chain Controls in Effect on Local Highways

Tis the Season as Chain Controls in Effect on Local Highways

Arnold, CA…The precipitation and the nip in the air is bring snow to the high country. Sonora, Ebbetts & Tioga Passes are closed. Ebbetts is closed at the east end of Lake Alpine, Sonora is closed 26.4 miles of Strawberry or just over a marathon’s length from Strawberry. Chain controls from Tamarack on up Hwy […]

The 8th Annual Caroling in the Cavern at Moaning Cave

The 8th Annual Caroling in the Cavern at Moaning Cave

Vallecito, CA…Reserve your space soon- tickets go fast! Our 8th Annual Caroling in the Cavern Concert at Moaning Cavern is Friday, December 8th, 2017 at 6:30pm (check-in begins at 6pm) featuring the talented local choir Jazz@8 from Summerville High School. Beautifully arranged carols sung a cappella in multi-part-harmony come to life in this spectacular environment […]

Car Theft Suspect Arrested in Paloma

Car Theft Suspect Arrested in Paloma

Paloma, CA…On 11-16-17 at approx. 0445 hours, an anonymous citizen called 9-1-1 to report trespassers. Upon deputies’ arrival, a male and female were located inside a garage. The male suspect told deputies that his vehicle was stuck in the mud nearby. Deputies found a truck and trailer blocking a drive-way. Sheriff’s deputies determined that the […]

Be Ready for Winter & Shop Local at SNAC

Be Ready for Winter & Shop Local at SNAC

Arnold, Murphys & Sonora, CA…Ever since we opened our first store in Downtown Sonora, our goal has been the same. To provide our customers with high quality, innovative outdoor products, priced so you can spend more time using your gear than paying for it. At SNAC, you’ll find affordable clothing and gear to outfit yourself […]

Calaveras County Public Access TV Studio PATV Schedule for the Week of November 17 – 23

Calaveras County Public Access TV Studio PATV Schedule for the Week of November 17 – 23

San Andreas, CA…Calaveras Community TV is located in San Andreas, CA. We are a non-profit organization which helps facilitate the local studio and air original community programming to your home. The goals for PEG Access Television are to promote free speech, foster diverse points of view, encourage communications, create opportunities, encourage artistic expression, expand educational […]

Completed Vista Del Lago Signal Project Brings Improvements to State Route 26

Completed Vista Del Lago Signal Project Brings Improvements to State Route 26

Valley Springs, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has recently completed a $3.8 million intersection improvement project on State Route 26 (SR-26) in Valley Springs. The project installed a four-way stop light at the intersection of SR-26 and Vista Del Lago Drive to improve efficiency for motorists and enhance pedestrian accessibility for residents in the […]

Caltrans District 10 Road Report & Repair Schedule Through November 25th

Caltrans District 10 Road Report & Repair Schedule Through November 25th

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 […]

Crafty Chicks Holiday Event Road Show

Crafty Chicks Holiday Event Road Show

Angels Camp, CA….The Crafty Chicks Holiday Event Road Show will be this Saturday from 10am to 4pm in the Mark Twain Hall at Frogtown. Stop in and see the Crafty Chicks (and Dudes) for an AMAZING selection of handcrafted, vintage and curated holiday, home decor, boutique, jewelry, children’s and baby goods! Holiday shopping has never […]

Repairs Close Sections of Cottonwood Road Through Dec. 15

Repairs Close Sections of Cottonwood Road Through Dec. 15

Tuolumne, CA, Major reconstruction began today on 11 sites along Cottonwood Road (Forest Route 1N04) on the Stanislaus National Forest. The road was severely damaged by winter storms in 2016-2017 and was reopened to the public after the Forest Service made temporary repairs in July. The road was approved for funding assistance from the Federal […]

Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit Burn Permit Suspension Lifted

Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit Burn Permit Suspension Lifted

San Andreas, CA…Effective Thursday, November 16, 2017 at 8:00 AM the burn permit suspension in Tuolumne, Calaveras, eastern Stanislaus and eastern San Joaquin counties will be lifted. CAL FIRE Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit Chief Josh White is formally cancelling the burn permit suspension and advises that those possessing current and valid agriculture and residential burn permits can […]

Angels Food & Sierra Hills Markets Grocery Ad & Weekly Specials Through November 28th

Angels Food & Sierra Hills Markets Grocery Ad & Weekly Specials Through November 28th

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 […]

Make Your Whole Family Happy for the Holidays with a Great Deal From Sonora Ford

Make Your Whole Family Happy for the Holidays with a Great Deal From 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! Sonora Ford 13254 Mono Way Sonora, CA 95370 Sales: (888) 482-7455 Service: (888) 712-8047 Parts: (888) […]