Oakhurst, CA…There will be a community meeting Thursday, August 31 at the Community Center in Oakhurst at 7 pm. The fire was active yesterday and grew primarily toward the north and east. Firefighters continue to build direct and indirect line to protect the community of Fish Camp, Sugar Pine, and the Yosemite Mountain Ranch. Dry […]
Arnold, CA…The Sierra Nevada Logging Museum in Arnold will be holding it’s 22nd annual Logging Jamboree on September 2nd, Labor Day Saturday from 9 am to 5 pm. There will be competition first for the amateurs, then the pro’s with prizes. There will be BBQ by the Moose,local beer and wines, snow cones, tours of […]
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 […]
Angels Camp, CA…The Calaveras Youth Organization be holding its 3rd Calaveras Has Talent Finale on September 16th, 2017 at 6pm at Bret Harte Theater. Calaveras Has Talent has become an annual competition of local talent from Calaveras County. Singers, musicians and dancers have performed in competition from two quarter finals and a semi final at […]
Yosemite, CA…This vegetation fire is burning on the Sierra National Forest. The fire is located near the communities of Sugar Pine and Fish Camp. The cause is under investigation. Fire crews, engines, dozers and aircraft are at scene. The fire is burning in steep terrain with heavy fuel loading. Fire Crews made good progress last […]
San Andreas, CA….Smoke from fires burning in Northern California is affecting parts of Calaveras County resulting in poor air quality that can be harmful to residents, especially persons who are more sensitive to the effects of smoke. The Calaveras County Public Health Division and Air Pollution Control District have classified the air quality as unhealthy […]
Sonora, CA…Connie Williams, Stage 3 Theatre Company’s board chair, has announced that the 24-year-old theatre company has exhausted all avenues in locating alternative theatre facilities to complete its 2017 season and must “go dark.” According to Williams, it is not likely that Stage 3 will produce shows until at least mid 2018 to early 2019. […]
West Point, CA…David Daniel Ramey passed away from a short battle with cancer on 8/11/17 surrounded by family. Born in Castro Valley CA to Monford and Betty Ramey on 6/3/58. David was in the Army from 1976-1979 where he was stationed in Germany. After the Army David worked at Glass Containers and Foodmaker in Hayward […]
Valley Springs, CA…At around 1:05pm today, a Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office deputy was patrolling Pine Street in Valley Springs and observed a subject in front of a residence with what looked like a firearm. Deputies made contact with this subject while Sheriff Dispatch notified nearby Valley Springs Elementary School. As a precautionary measure, the school […]
Tuolumne, CA…On Saturday evening, Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a home in the 18000 block of Evergreen Drive in Tuolumne. A caller reported 31-year-old Lawrence Thompson Jr. was at the residence loading his belongings into a vehicle. Thompson was wanted on several warrants for his arrest. Thompson spotted the deputies and fled from the home. Deputies […]
Arnold, CA…Hop in your truck and head on over to Ebbetts Pass Lumber and load it up with great deals! LUMBER YARD Whether you need one 2”x4” or a whole-house lumber package, our 4 1/2 acre lumber yard offers high quality building materials at competitive prices. Here are some of the products and brands that […]
Hermit Valey, CA…The Ebbetts Pass Scenic Byway Association (EPSBA) will be hosting their 11th Annual Scenic Celebration on Saturday, September 9th, 2017 from 11am until 7pm. We invite you to “Come Play on the Pass” with us and enjoy one of the last free, outdoor, live music events of the year. Our annual celebration takes […]
Lake Alpine, CA…CHP is reporting a big rig stuck near the Pacific Creek Bridge on Hwy 4 in the Ebbetts Pass high country. Incident: 00099 Type: Traffic Hazard Location: 0 Sr4 Loc Desc: PACIFIC CREEK BRIDGE Lat/Lon: 38.528507 -119.898511 Close Detail Information 8:38 AM 2 [7] 1039 49-6 8:28 AM 1 [1] BIG RIG STUCK […]
San Andreas, CA…Dr. Pardeep Athwal brings cutting-edge expertise to his new role as radiologist at Mark Twain Medical Center (MTMC) – but it was old-fashioned family values that brought him to Calaveras County. “I was away from family for way too long,” he notes. Dr. Athwal was born in Modesto and raised in Ceres, where […]
Valley Springs, CA…My kids lost her last night while visiting friends. She has a leash on but she just wandered off. She is very loved and we are very worried. Black, brown and white Contact Jennifer 209-419-5528, 209-419-6393, 209-419-5808 jenniferpriest54@yahoo.com
Sonora, CA…As part of its ongoing efforts to improve pedestrian safety in Tuolumne County, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) and Sonora Police Department (SPD), will be conducting a pedestrian safety enforcement operation that will focus on motorists and pedestrians who fail to yield the right-of-way or who take unsafe and illegal actions. On August 29, […]
Angels Camp, CA…Firefighters are working a 2 acre vegetation fire that spread into homes near Country Lane & Dogtown Roads. Fire has been contained and firefighters are checking and working the potential threats to structures now. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00237 Type: Report of Fire Location: Dogtown Rd / Country Ln Loc […]
Angels Camp, CA…Mr. Bailey was driving his 1995 Ford eastbound on State Route 4, east of Bonanza Mine Way at approximately 50 mph. Due to his unsafe speed Mr. Bailey lost control of the vehicle while negotiateing a curve in the roadway. The vehicle began to fishtail and then traveled across all lanes and collided […]
Murphys, CA…A 61 year old Arnold man was driving his 2013 Ford Escape eastbound on SR-4 east of Sunset Ridge Court at approximately 45-50 miles per hour. A 65 year old Cerritos woman was driving her 2013 Subaru Outback westbound on SR-4 east of Sunset Ridge Court at approximately 45-50 miles per hour. Mr. Burns […]
Valley Springs resident and elementary school teacher Rochelle Aline Pena passed away from peritoneal cancer at the age of 59 on August 25, 2017. She was born in San Francisco, CA on January 18, 1958. Rochelle graduated from Bret Harte high school before going on to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree in education and […]
Valley Springs, CA…We, the sons and daughters of Vienna Claudette Green, with heavy hearts announce the passing of our beloved mother. Mom passed peacefully in her home near Valley Springs on August 23, 2017. She was 76 years old. Our mother, Vienna, is predeceased by her mother, Gertrude Tetrault Gouger, her father, Joseph Gouger, and […]
Valley Springs, CA….CHP is reporting a two vehicle collision near hwy 26 & Hogan Dam Road. Two vehicles involved with one on it’s roof. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00255 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr26 / Hogan Dam Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.186368 -120.825467 Close Detail Information 3:30 PM 12 [21] [Rotation […]
Murphys, CA…From the Sierra Nevada foothills, the Risky Biscuits bring an original mix of heel-kicking stompers and humble ballads, creating an eclectic mix of Americana, bluegrass, and country. The band are Brice Station regulars, and are a fun, high-energy performance – it’s going to be a great evening! Music starts at 7pm, and we’ll be […]
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 […]
Jackson, CA…The local Mother Lode League football season is now in full swing. The Argonaut Mustangs rolled over Mesa Verde 31 – 0. Summerville Bearhugged Denair 48 – 2. Calaveras Scalped El Capitan 44 – 24. Amador dropped a close one to Union Mine 7 – 3. The Linden Lions couldn’t quite roar enough and […]
Yosemite, CA…The Empire Fire is being managed for both resource and protection objectives. It is approximately 1 mile south of the Bridalveil Campground east of Alder Creek drainage and west of Bridalveil Creek drainage, burning in Red fir. Fire behavior has been actively flanking and backing with some single and group tree torching. The fire […]