Jamestown Collision Leads To DUI Arrest

Jamestown Collision Leads To DUI Arrest

Jamestown, CA…On April 12, 2017 at approximately 9:40 pm, 21 year old Sonora resident, Abigail Stewart, was driving her 2004 Subaru Forester northbound on Sawmill Flat Road approaching the intersection with Rambler Road, while under the influence of alcohol. Due to her high level of alcohol intoxication, Ms. Stewart allowed her vehicle to drift off […]

Angels Food & Sierra Hills Markets Weekly Specials Through April 18th! The Best Deli Around!

Angels Food & Sierra Hills Markets Weekly Specials Through April 18th!  The Best Deli Around!

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 […]

Saturday’s Native Plant Sale a Success

Saturday’s Native Plant Sale a Success

San Andreas, CA…Just before a large rainstorm blew in Saturday, nearly 100 people attended the fourth-annual Native Plant Sale at the Calaveras County Water District’s Headquarters. The event took place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 8, and was organized by the the Sierra Foothills Chapter of the California Native Plant Society (CNPS) in […]

It’s A Ladies Night Fashion Show Tonight At Calaveras Lumber

It’s A Ladies Night Fashion Show Tonight At Calaveras Lumber

Angels Camp, CA…Come join us tonight for a fashion show featuring Noelle Clothing, Calhid Purses, Sophie Scarves by In Design, and Spinner Rings. There will be lots of great deals on clothing, jewelry, and gifts during the event and drawings for free merchandise throughout the evening. The first 15 people will get a free gift! […]

Violin Virtuoso Kim Angelis To Give Concert in Calaveras County May 13

Violin Virtuoso Kim Angelis To Give Concert in Calaveras County May 13

Rail Road Flat, CA…Back by popular demand, violinist Kim Angelis of Astoria, Oregon will return to her former hometown of Rail Road Flat to give a fundraising performance on Saturday, May 13. The event will be the 8th annual “Tiger Fest,” which is organized by the Friends of Rail Road Flat School, and which each […]

CHP San Andreas To Host Teen Driving Class On May 9th

CHP San Andreas To Host Teen Driving Class On May 9th

San Andreas, CA – The leading cause of death for Americans 15-20 years old is motor vehicle collisions, (According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) and the CHP’s goal is to reduce the death rate among teenagers as the result of these collisions. In order to address this alarming trend, the CHP developed a […]

The 12th Annual Gold Rush Writers’ Conference Mokelumne Hill, California – May 5-7, 2017

The 12th Annual Gold Rush Writers’ Conference Mokelumne Hill, California – May 5-7, 2017

Mokelumne Hill, CA…The 12th Annual Gold Rush Writers’ Conference will be held May 5 – 7th in the picturesque Gold Country town of Mokelumne Hill at the historic Hotel Leger. The goal of the Gold Rush Writers’ Conference is to provide creative writers of all levels a chance to participate one-on-one with established professionals through […]

The Winners Of The 49th Annual Calaveras County Spelling Bee Are?

The Winners Of The 49th Annual Calaveras County Spelling Bee Are?

San Andreas, CA…The 49th Annual Calaveras County Spelling Bee saw some intense spelling competition on Thursday, April 6 at the Calaveras River Academy/Mountain Oaks gymnasium. Fifty students competed from the following schools: Avery Middle School, Bret Harte High School, Calaveras High School, Christian Family Learning Center, Copperopolis Elementary, Jenny Lind Elementary, Mark Twain Elementary, San […]

Mark Twain Medical Center Enhances Patient Experience In The Emergency Room

Mark Twain Medical Center Enhances Patient Experience In The Emergency Room

San Andreas, CA…Mark Twain Medical Center, (MTMC) has announced the expansion of their existing partnership with EmCare for their emergency services department. “EmCare has proven to be an asset to MTMC for over four years,” stated Bob Diehl, Hospital President. “Our Hospitalists have been providing care for our hospitalized patients through the resources of EmCare […]

Don’t Miss The Big Flooring Sale Going On Now At Pinnell’s In Sonora & Angels Camp

Don’t Miss The Big Flooring Sale Going On Now At Pinnell’s In Sonora & Angels Camp

Angels Camp & Sonora, CA….Thank You For Voting Pinnell’s Carpet One The Best In The Mother Lode Since 2005! When you visit Pinnell’s, our team makes sure your project gets completed with the same care we would do to our own home! For 4 generations Pinnell’s has been in the flooring industry and has been […]

The Great Spring Plow Of 2017 Has Begun

The Great Spring Plow Of 2017 Has Begun

Lake Alpine, CA…We would like to thank John Michnowicz for the photos from yesterday as Caltrans commenced their work in earnest of clearing Ebbetts Pass for spring & summer. It will be a long and tough task as once the roads are cleaned crews will need to finish any road repairs needed. We have heard […]

K.W. Emerson To Begin Construction Of Retaining Walls On Hwy 4 Near Big Trees

K.W. Emerson To Begin Construction Of Retaining Walls On Hwy 4 Near Big Trees

Arnold, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is preparing to begin a project that will install retaining walls along State Route 4 (SR-4) near Calaveras Big Trees State Park. The project will install retaining walls for sediment control, improve culverts and drainage, and re-construct roadside shoulders along a half-mile segment of SR-4, just west of […]

Lunch & Learn At Foothill Village, Our Senior Community Was Designed With Your Needs In Mind!

Lunch & Learn At Foothill Village, Our Senior Community Was Designed With Your Needs In Mind!

Angels Camp, CA…Foothill Village’s senior living in Angels Camp, CA offers the active senior a carefree environment, free from the normal chores and burdens of owning or renting a home. At Foothill Village you can remain independent, yet enjoy the conveniences that make life easier and more pleasant. AMENITIES Choice of studio, one or two […]

Week Five Op-Ed By Former Calaveras County Supervisor Tom Tryon On The “War On Drugs”

Week Five Op-Ed By Former Calaveras County Supervisor Tom Tryon On The “War On Drugs”

Angels Camp, CA…Open letter to Assemblyman Norman Waters in the summer of 1985: I read your recent letter concerning the Tri County Narcotics Task Force with great interest. While you correctly point out the economic and human costs associated with drug abuse and that the problem of drug abuse is increasing, you fail to conclude […]

You’re Invited: Historic Knight Foundry Open House & More

You’re Invited: Historic Knight Foundry Open House & More

Sutter Creek, CA…Knight Foundry in Sutter Creek is America’s last water-powered foundry and machine shop and a premier relic of Mother Lode gold mining history. Join us for our next Open House on Saturday, April 22, 10am-4pm. The event is free. Meet local historians and former Foundry employees, view demonstrations of how the wheels turned, […]

ACPD Has Your Pooch?

ACPD Has Your Pooch?

Angels Camp, CA…Is this your dog? She was found near the highway on SR 4 near Family 4 Fitness and brought to the PD. She appears to be blind, and is very friendly. Please contact the PD at 736-2567 is she is yours, before she is taken to the animal shelter.

Wine Reception & Film Screening At Newsome Harlow Tasting Room

Wine Reception & Film Screening At Newsome Harlow Tasting Room

Murphys, CA…Combine outstanding hand-farmed vineyards, nearly 20 years of wine industry experience by local-boy Scott Klann, and you get Newsome-Harlow Wines! With a reputation for hosting some of the area’s best winery events and a loyal following since 2000, you can expect exciting things from this new generation of Calaveras vintners. Wines available by the […]

Mother Lode Fairgrounds Was Filled For The 2017 Home & Garden Show

Mother Lode Fairgrounds Was Filled For The 2017 Home & Garden Show

Sonora, CA…A bit of snow on Saturday put a dent in the crowds but as the sun rolled around on Sunday the Mother Lode Fairgrounds was filled with vendors and potential customers. All of the exhibit halls and the grounds were filled with local businesses promoting services available here locally. One of the great things […]

California Gold Rush History Comes to Life With Diggins Tent Town 1852

California Gold Rush History Comes to Life With Diggins Tent Town 1852

Columbia, CA…Columbia State Historic Park will present “Diggins Tent Town 1852”, their annual living history event this coming May 18th through May 21st. Sponsored by the non-profit organization Friends of Columbia and Columbia State Historic Park and depicted by over 150 costumed volunteers, visitors can experience the events and environment of an 1850’s mining camp […]

Murphys-Based FACE Insurance Services Partners with MiniCo and Axa Art Americas Corporation to Offer Fine Art and Collectibles Insurance Accessed Through New Direct Quoting Portal

Murphys-Based FACE Insurance Services Partners with MiniCo and Axa Art Americas Corporation to Offer Fine Art and Collectibles Insurance Accessed Through New Direct Quoting Portal

Murphys, CA…Tom Pratt of Murphys, California, a nationally recognized insurance specialist in fine art and collectibles, has partnered with MiniCo to employ a new online tool to offer insurance products. Customers of FACE Insurance Services now have access to a direct quoting portal at www.minicocollectiblesdirect.com/faceins. The portal enables collectors to obtain premium quotations online in […]

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, […]

A Sad Update…Missing 79 Year Old Christine Merten Found Deceased

A Sad Update…Missing 79 Year Old Christine Merten Found Deceased

Pine Grove, CA…From the Amador County Sheriff’s Department…For the last several days, we’ve been searching for 79-year-old Christine Merten. Unfortunately, this morning, we found Christine deceased. She was located by a canine team in rugged, brushy terrain north of her home. The Amador County Sheriff’s Coroner’s Office will determine the cause of death, but we […]

McKensey Middleton Has Been Crowned Oakdale Royality

McKensey Middleton Has Been Crowned Oakdale Royality

Oakdale, CA…Michelle Hewitt of Tracy CA,  Janna Frank of Oakdale, and McKensey Middleton of Hathaway Pines have been very busy with competition signup, registration meetings, and a number of practices.  The contestants were introduced to the public at the Ripon Almond Blossom Parade followed by a Rodeo fund raiser at Mountain Mikes Pizza and the […]