Ex- Employee Burglarizes Sonora Business

Ex- Employee Burglarizes Sonora Business

Sonora, CA…This morning just before 9 AM, Cpl. Stuart responded to a report of a commercial burglary at Indian Creek Car Wash located on Mono Way in Sonora. The business owner and his employees arrived at the Car Wash and noticed the door to the back office was open. Empty envelopes that once contained tip […]

Candy Gutierrez Honored As February 2017 Mentor Of The Month

Candy Gutierrez Honored As February 2017 Mentor Of The Month

Angels Camp, CA…The Calaveras Youth Mentoring Program is pleased to announce Murphys resident Candy Gutierrez as the program’s Mentor of the Month for February 2017. Photo: Candy Gutierrez (L) Tianna Lane (R) “Candy is an extraordinary volunteer,” said Lindsey Titus, Youth Development Programs Coordinator for the Calaveras County Office of Education. “She goes above and […]

Don’t Miss The 6th Heavenly Chocolate Festival!

Don’t Miss The 6th Heavenly Chocolate Festival!

Murphys, CA…The 6th Heavenly Chocolate Festival is a dream come true where guests can enjoy unlimited chocolate treats. This is a festival of treasured family recipes along with unique flavor combinations using rich dark, creamy milk and white chocolates. Come and enjoy the 60+ entries plus a chocolate fountain where you can create your own […]

Calaveras County Sheriff’s Logs For January 30th

Calaveras County Sheriff’s Logs For January  30th

San Andreas, CA…The latest activity logs for the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Deputies are attached: CALAVERAS COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE MEDIA BULLETIN Monday, January 30, 2017 01:04 Suspicious or Parked Vehicle 1701300003 Officer initiated activity at Hogan Dam Rd, Valley Springs. . Disposition: No Report Taken. 04:47 Traffic Stop 1701300007 Officer initiated activity at Hwy 12/OAK Leaf […]

What’s Happening In Murphys This Week ~ February 2nd Through February 10th

What’s Happening In Murphys This Week ~ February 2nd Through February 10th

Murphys, CA…Planning to spend a Saturday shopping in Murphys, try out the new Saturday Hopper bus service running between Valley Springs and Murphys. Perfect for President’s Day Weekend! UNCORK CALAVERAS – Have you checked out CWA’s new APP? It’s the best way to stay up to date on all that is happening within our Calaveras […]

Assault With A Deadly Frying Pan Arrest In Angels Camp

Assault With A Deadly Frying Pan Arrest In Angels Camp

Angels Camp, CA…On 01/08/17, at approximately 6:40 PM, officers were dispatched to a physical fight in the 600 block of Stanislaus Avenue. Upon arrival officers found that the victim was transported via ambulance prior to their arrival and the suspect, identified by witnesses as Justin Gadberry, fled prior to officers arriving. Investigation and witness statements […]

Reel To Real: Writing A Story That Jumps Off The Page

Reel To Real: Writing A Story That Jumps Off The Page

Angels Camp, CA…Sally Kaplan, award-winning screenwriter and director based in Murphys, presents a uniquely creative approach for writers to develop characters, build suspense, and produce visually rich storylines. Her four-session course, Film Techniques for Writers, will take place at Manzanita Arts Emporium in Downtown Angels Camp, 1211 South Main Street (kitty-corner from the Visitors Center), […]

Kindness Week In Calaveras County, February 6th-10th

Kindness Week In Calaveras County, February 6th-10th

Murphys, CA…We invite everyone to join us in celebrating Kindness Week in Calaveras County February 6-10, 2017. As in the past, our project will provide kindness pass it on ribbons to encourage acts of kindness and tie up ribbon for all Calaveras county schools who participate. Kindness week in Calaveras County. Photo: Calaveras Unified Over […]

I Seemed To Have Misplaced My Owners

I Seemed To Have Misplaced My Owners

Arnold, CA…Do you recognize me? I was picked up on Sunday afternoon out in the middle of nowhere on Avery Sheep Ranch Road by a very nice lady who stopped and has kept me safe. Male. Will check for a chip when the vet opens, in the meantime, please reach out if you recognize me. […]

Tonight: Nicholas Lefler & Special Guest Violaine Esterez Perform At Vino Metate

Tonight: Nicholas Lefler & Special Guest Violaine Esterez Perform At Vino Metate

Angels Camp, CA…Join Nicholas Lefler this week with special guest Flamenco dancer Violaine Estérez at Vino Metate tasting room. We offer wine by the bottle/glass, tapas, and free wine tasting with your purchase. Taste award winning wines locally grown and produced in Calaveras County. We create our wines from Spanish varietal grapes aged in American […]

Don’t Miss Alchemy’s Last Annual Tuesday Night Beer Dinner!

Don’t Miss Alchemy’s Last Annual Tuesday Night Beer Dinner!

Murphys, CA…Join us on Tuesday, January 31st, any time between 4:30 and 7:30, for the last of our annual Tuesday Night Beer Dinners in January. We offer an optional 4-course beer and food pairing menu, but our full regular menu is also available. This week, we feature beers from Liefmans, Dupont, Allagash, and High Water. […]

Celebrate Political Commentary & Make Plans For President’s Wine Weekend

Celebrate Political Commentary & Make Plans For President’s Wine Weekend

Murphys, CA…Whether you’re drinking more over the recent election or toasting more, one thing is sure we should all come together and celebrate local economies and small business and why not start now with a discovery of Calaveras County and our vibrant wine community! Visit Calaveras County wine region on Presidents’ Day weekend, February 18th […]

And The Winners Are…Calaveras Lumber, Blooms & Things, CCAR Charities, Renegade Winery, Donna Stevenson & Kris Cromwell Fletcher!

And The Winners Are…Calaveras Lumber, Blooms & Things, CCAR Charities, Renegade Winery, Donna Stevenson & Kris Cromwell Fletcher!

Murphys, CA…The Calaveras County Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards dinner took place in the beautiful confines of Ironstone Vineyards on Friday night. It was an annual celebration of the businesses & people who have made our communities better, provided needed services and employment for many of our friends and neighbors. Over 200 movers & shakers […]

Power Outage Update….Just 63 Customers Left Without Power….Unfortunately 55 Are In Dorrington

Power Outage Update….Just 63 Customers Left Without Power….Unfortunately 55 Are In Dorrington

Dorrington, CA….PG&E crews have gotten the bulk of their customers in our area back up with electrons flowing. the only block of homes dark are the 55 in Dorrington. The rest of the outages are all isolated incidents. Great work everyone. As of this morning there are in Arnold 7 Outages affecting 7 Customers. Dorrington […]

Calaveras County Notice Of Election & Notice To Submit Arguments

Calaveras County Notice Of Election & Notice To Submit Arguments

San Andreas, CA…NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to Resolutions passed by the Calaveras County Board of Supervisors on January 24, 2017, a Special All-Mail Ballot Election will be conducted on May 2, 2017, for the purpose of voting on the following measures: Measure A To maintain Saddle Creek Community Services District owned facilities and […]

Notice Of Public Hearing Appeal Of Denial of Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Registration Application

Notice Of Public Hearing Appeal Of Denial of Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Registration Application

San Andreas, CA…PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Lead Agency: Calaveras County Planning Department, 891 Mountain Ranch Rd., San Andreas, CA 95249 APPEAL of Planning Directors Denial of Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Registration Application 2016-917 for APN: 016-024-058. Kristina Chavira is appealing the denial of application 2016-917 for medical commercial cannabis cultivation registration. The site is […]

Notice Of Public Hearing Appeal Of Planning Directors Denial Of Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Registration

Notice Of Public Hearing Appeal Of Planning Directors Denial Of Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Registration

West Point, CA…PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Lead Agency: Calaveras County Planning Department, 891 Mountain Ranch Rd., San Andreas, CA 95249 APPEAL of Planning Directors Denial of Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Registration Application 2016-855 for APN: 010-021-005 Craig and Deborah DeBaeke are appealing the denial of application 2016-855 for medical commercial cannabis cultivation registration. The […]

Full Highway Closure On SR 26 From Paloma Road To Campo Seco Turnpike

Full Highway Closure On SR 26 From Paloma Road To Campo Seco Turnpike

Calaveras County, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has closed eastbound and westbound State Route 26 from Paloma Road near Paloma to Campo Seco Turnpike, west of Mokelumne Hill, for road repairs. The full highway closure will continue as repairs are being made and is now estimated to remain in place until Friday, February 3, […]

Traffic Control SR 4 From Batten Road To Meko Drive

Traffic Control SR 4 From Batten Road To Meko Drive

Calaveras County,CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform one-way traffic control on eastbound and westbound State Route 4 (SR-4) from Batten Road in Vallecito to Meko Drive in Camp Connell for tree work. Crews will begin work on Monday, January 30, 2017, through Friday, February 3, 2017, from 6:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. One-way […]

Highway Closure SR 120 At James E Roberts Bridge

Highway Closure SR 120 At James E Roberts Bridge

Tuolumne County, CA… The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will close eastbound and westbound State Route 120 at the James E. Roberts Bridge in Tuolumne County for bridge work. Access to the bridge is prohibited Sunday, January 29, 2017, through Friday, February 3, 2017, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 a.m. Detours are in place and […]

Highway Closure SR 120 From Sims Road To Red Hill Road

Highway Closure SR 120 From Sims Road To Red Hill Road

Tuolumne County, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will close eastbound and westbound State Route 120 from Simms Road to Red Hill Road for the Orient Express Run. The highway will be closed Saturday, February 4, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Motorists should expect a 10 minute delay and seek alternate routes.

CUSD Transitional Kindergarten & Kindergarten Enrollment Registration Packets Available February 8th

CUSD Transitional Kindergarten & Kindergarten Enrollment Registration Packets Available February 8th

Calaveras County, CA…Transitional Kindergarten (TK) is the first year of a two-year kindergarten program. (The first year being Transitional Kindergarten and the second year a more traditional Kindergarten program.) Students may enroll in a Transitional Kindergarten program if they are five years old on September 2 through December 2. Children must be five years old […]

Sonora Area Foundation Announces The 2016 Irving J. Symons Award Winners.

Sonora Area Foundation Announces The 2016 Irving J. Symons Award Winners.

Sonora, CA…Two Tuolumne County non-profit organizations were recognized for the significant benefit they provide to our community by receiving the Irving J. Symons Award presented by the Irving J. Symons Foundation, a supporting organization of the Sonora Area Foundation. The Smile Keepers program, providing dental education, school based preventative treatment and community education for the […]