San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Arts Council is hosting “A Night at the USO,” a fundraiser to pay for free art lessons for local veterans and their families. It’s going to be a GREAT evening with dancing and dining. Will you enlist to be a part of this fun-filled step back in time? ★ Dance […]
Angels Camp, CA…Deck The Halls & Your Tree! Come to The 2017 Keepsake Ornament Debut Event at Middleton’s Hallmark! Begins Saturday October 7 through October 14. Mon-Sat 9am – 5:30pm, Sunday, October 8th 11am to 4pm. We are kicking off the holidays with 7 exclusive ornaments available in limited quantities, 1 first-in-series release, 10 Premium […]
AMADOR COUNTY — The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will be performing various road construction work on State Route 88 (SR-88) from Meadow Vista Drive to the Amador/Alpine County line. Work will occur as follows: One-way traffic control on eastbound and westbound SR-88 from Meadow Vista Drive to beginning Monday, October 2, 2017, until Friday, October 6, 2017, from 8:00 […]
Columbia, CA…Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Detectives are investigating an armed robbery incident that took place yesterday evening near the entrance of the Columbia College property. A man was robbed of his wallet at gunpoint by two men identified as 25-year old Michael Valentine and 22-year-old Gabriel Uribecarrion. Valentine and Uribecarrion left the area in a black […]
San Andreas, CA…School staff intervened in an altercation yesterday involving multiple students. Law enforcement was called to assist. Students, staff and counselors are working together through this unfortunate event. This is an ongoing investigation and no further comment will be provided.
Avery, CA…The victim of this morning’s homicide in Avery has been identified as 19 year old Cole Bilderback. His father, 47 year old David Bilderback was booked in the Calaveras County Jail on the charge of 187(a)PC-murder and he is being held with $2,000,000 bail. No further details are being released at this time. On […]
Cooks Station, CA…CHP is reporting a minor injury collision on Hwy 88 near Cooks Station. A tow for a motorcycle has been requested. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00265 Type: Trfc Collision-Minor Inj Location: Sr88 / Cooks Station Loc Desc: COOKS STATION / 5000 FT SIGN Lat/Lon: 38.527500 -120.430278 Close Detail Information 4:19 […]
Copperopolis, CA…Regarding the threatened teachers strike. Sometimes we forget that threatening harm, such as a strike, is a form of extortion which is defined as: “The obtaining of property from another induced by wrongful use of actual or threatened force, violence, or fear, or under color of official right.” In this case, the victim seems […]
San Andreas, CA…While diet fads come and go, the best practice for healthy living is rooted in something we heard as children from our parents: eat fruits and vegetables. It is as true today as it was a generation ago: Fruits and vegetables lead to a healthier lifestyle. September is “Fruits and Veggies: More Matters […]
Yosemite, CA…A series of rockfalls occurred yesterday afternoon from the Southeast face of El Capitan in Yosemite National Park. Seven rockfalls occurred over a four-hour time span, with the initial rockfall happening at 1:52 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time. A preliminary estimate for the cumulative volume of all seven rockfalls is about 16,000 cubic feet (450 […]
Angels Camp, CA…On September 27th, the Bret Harte FFA Chapter participated in the FFA Mountain School opening and closing contest at the Calaveras County Fairgrounds. The Calaveras FFA Chapter hosted the contest not only for Bret Harte FFA, but also Sutter Creek FFA, and Sonora FFA. The competition consisted of three different levels beginning with […]
Avery, CA…On 9-28-17 at 01:17am, Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch received a 9-1-1 call reporting that there had been a family altercation and someone had been shot. Units from the Sheriff’s Office, Angels Camp Police Department, and California Highway Patrol responded. Deputies arrived on scene at a business in the 4000 block of Highway 4 […]
Arnold, CA…Big Trees Market Weekly Ad & Specials Through October 3rd Larger Images are Below
San Andreas, CA…The latest activity logs for the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Deputies are below Daily_Log_09-26-2017 Daily_Log_09-25-2017 Daily_Log_09-24-2017 Daily_Log_09-23-2017 Daily_Log_09-22-2017 Daily_Log_09-21-2017 Daily_Log_09-20-2017 Daily_Log_09-19-2017 Daily_Log_09-18-2017 Daily_Log_09-17-2017 Daily_Log_09-16-2017 Daily_Log_09-15-2017 Daily_Log_09-14-2017 Daily_Log_09-13-2017 Daily_Log_09-12-2017 Daily_Log_09-11-2017 Daily_Log_09-10-2017 Daily_Log_09-09-2017 Daily_Log_09-08-2017 Daily_Log_09-07-2017 Daily_Log_09-06-2017 Daily_Log_09-05-2017 Daily_Log_09-04-2017 Daily_Log_09-03-2017 Daily_Log_09-01-2017 Daily_Log_08-30-2017 Daily_Log_08-29-2017 Daily_Log_08-28-2017 Daily_Log_08-27-2017 Daily_Log_08-26-2017 Daily_Log_08-25-2017 Daily_Log_08-24-2017 Daily_Log_08-23-2017 Daily_Log_08-21-2017 Daily_Log_08-20-2017 Daily_Log_08-19-2017
Yosemite, CA…From Yosemite National Park….“Oh, say can you see,….” 50 people from 15 countries?! On September 19 that’s how many people became naturalized U.S. citizens during a ceremony at Glacier Point. In case you missed it, this video captures the special event which was the 10th of its kind conducted in Yosemite. Countries of origin […]
West Point, CA…CHP is reporting a sad injury incident on Blue Mountain Road. Apparently a vehicle was left in reverse and backed over the injured party. Please use caution in the area…. Incident: 00276 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: 4392 Blue Mountain Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.377175 -120.493593 Close Detail Information 5:44 PM 2 [6] […]
Yosemite, CA…A rockfall of undetermined size occurred on El Capitan at about 1:55 pm today. The release point appears to be near the “Waterfall Route,” a popular climbing route on the East Buttress of El Capitan. This is the area where Horsetail Fall flows in winter and spring conditions. There is one confirmed fatality and […]
Jamestown, CA…After her shift at Sierra Conservation Center, Supervising Registered Nurse II Maria Cope was on her way home when she came across a lone ambulance helping victims of a car accident. Not seeing any other emergency vehicles such as fire or law enforcement, she stopped her car to offer assistance. The paramedic attending to […]
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 […]
Copperopolis, CA…CHP is reporting a Prius vs Tree collision in Obyrnes Ferry approximately two miles south of Spangler. The tree was overheard as saying why, why…I thought we were on the same side… Incident: 00171 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Obyrnes Ferry Rd / Spangler Ln Loc Desc: APPROX 2 MI JSO SPANGLER Lat/Lon: 37.936752 […]
Angels Camp, CA…Angels Heating & Air/Angels Sheet Metal is looking for a front desk receptionist. Starting hours are 30-40 hours a week. Responsibilities include: Greet & welcome walk in customers, answer incoming calls, ensure reception area is tidy and presentable, provide basic and accurate information when taking messages, receive and sort through daily mail, organize […]
Murphys, CA…Try out the Saturday Hopper bus service running between Valley Springs and Arnold with stops in Murphys! Saturdays in Murphys – Walking Tours of Historic Downtown Murphys are available at no charge (donations gratefully accepted) on Saturday mornings at 10am leaving from the Old Timers Museum. Please contact Jo Sanders at 209-728-3072 to confirm […]
Murphys, CA…Interested in being part of the Calaveras Grape Stomp history? Call now 209/754-0127 or visit https://calaveraswinealliance.ticketspice.com/grape-stomp-entry-form to register your team and celebrate one of the most anticipated events in the region, drawing large, loud crowds and scores of stomp teams, many festooned in original costume. If coming in costume, you must register in costume […]
San Andreas, CA…Calaveras County Board of Supervisor’s Meeting Video for September 26, 2017
Angels Camp, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is accepting applications for individuals interested in becoming chain installers on California State Highways in the Sierra Nevada. Permits are available for State Highways 4, 88, 89, 108, and 207 in Calaveras, Alpine, Amador and Tuolumne Counties. A mandatory orientation class for new applicants will be held […]
Big Oak Flat, CA…Today at 3 PM, Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Detectives were searching the area of Big Oak Flat for homicide suspect 42-year-old Elton Quintin Redick. Detectives saw Redick walking on Hwy 120 in Big Oak Flat. They located him trying to hide underneath the Claim Jumper Outpost business and quickly took him into custody. […]
Copperopolis, CA…This morning, 9-26-17 Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office Detectives served a search warrant for stolen property at two locations in Copperopolis. Items positively identified as stolen were recovered from both locations. Some of the property recovered this morning was stolen from boats around Lake Tulloch as was previously reported earlier this month. At one location […]
Valley Springs, CA…Yesterday, 9-25-17 at about 9:00am, Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office Detectives assisted agents from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in the service of an arrest warrant on Nicholas Watkins, age 29, of Valley Springs. Watkins was taken into custody at a business in Mountain Ranch without incident and turned over to FBI agents. […]
Jamestown, CA…California State Parks, Railtown 1897 State Historic Park (SHP) and the California State Railroad Museum Foundation are proud to present lantern-lit “Tales of the Roundhouse” haunted tours and train rides on two special evenings – Friday, October 20 & Saturday, October 21, 2017, starting at 7 p.m. each night. Led by engaging and entertaining […]
Murphys, CA…On September 23rd Bret Harte, Calaveras, and Summerville FFA chapters attended the 21st annual Concours De Elegance at Ironstone Vineyards along with the 4H Organizations. The event hosted over 300 antique vintage cars as well as vintage trailers, motorcycles, and wooden boats in an effort to raise money for the FFA and 4H organizations […]
