Arnold, CA…CCWD will be working with T&S Construction crews throughout the night to stabilize the threatened main water transmission line. The series of storms that has drenched Calaveras County over the past week caused flood waters in Big Trees Creek to overwhelm the culvert under Blagen Road in White Pines. About half the roadway has […]
Murphys, CA…Meet the Calaveras County Economic Developer and Outreach Specialist, Michelle Stephens, at our next general membership meeting on Thursday, February 2nd, 2017 at 8:30am at the Murphys Historic Hotel. The following is a short blurb about the services Michelle will be offering in Calaveras County and how to schedule an appointment with her. As […]
Murphys,CA…Love is in the Air at Ironstone Vineyards. Bring your appetite and dancing shoes to Love on the Vine, Saturday, February 11th, from 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. Enjoy a romantic dinner featuring a selection of Ironstone Vineyards wines, and dance music courtesy of Kool Shifters. Cost is $75 per person ($65 for Wine Club […]
Twain Harte, CA…Monday morning just before 5 AM, a man entered the 7-11 store in Twain Harte during normal business hours and stole $125 worth of CA Lottery scratchers. The suspect is a white male, between 35-45 years old, heavy set with a shaved head, a dark goatee, wearing a black t- shirt, blue jeans, […]
Sonora, CA…Two people are in custody after a home invasion yesterday at a residence on Four Wheel Drive Sonora in the Big Hill area. Tuesday morning at about 6:30 AM, a resident on Quail Mine Road called the Sheriff’s Office and reported a woman was at his door yelling that she had been beat up […]
Murphys, CA…Please join us at Ironstone Vineyards for our Annual Dinner on January 27, 2017. We are excited to announce this year’s theme will be Hollywood Red Carpet. The event will start at 5:30pm with networking, appetizers and a no host bar followed by dinner and our evening program. For more information, please contact the […]
Sutter Creek, CA…The Mother Lode Friends of Music, the regional organization of classical music performances, presents its first concert of the new year on Sunday, January 29, starting at 3 pm at the Sutter Creek Theatre, 44 Main Street in Sutter Creek. The concert opens with the Nonet with four strings (violin, viola, cello and […]
Sonora, CA…CHP is reporting roadway flooding on Racetrack Road and Jamestown Road. Incident: 00374 Type: Roadway Flooding Location: Jamestown Rd / Racetrack Rd Loc Desc: BTWN RACETRACK/GUN CLUB Lat/Lon: 37.991557 -120.411014 Close Detail Information 2:04 PM 3 [4] 1039 OFC 1:58 PM 2 [3] 1039 CORDS 1:57 PM 1 [1] WATER ACROSS THE RDWY COMPLETELY […]
Arnold, CA…We are thrilled to announce that the Calaveras Humane Society Thrift Store in Arnold will re-open for business this Thursday, January 12. Permanent damage from last week’s flood was minimal, and we are almost all dried out and ready to rock ‘n’ roll! The mission of the Calaveras Humane Society Thrift Stores is to […]
San Andreas,CA…“Crafting by Grafting” will be the theme for the Mother Lode Bonsai Club’s free public demonstration on Saturday, February 4. Guest speaker will be Dan “Doc” Ward, a well-known Placer County bonsai expert, who resides in Granite Bay. His presentation will follow the club’s monthly meeting at 10:00 a.m. in the San Andreas Central […]
West Point, CA…Due to the storm and the hazardous road conditions, our mobile pantry will not come to West Point today. We are postponing for a week – weather permitting we are rescheduling for next Tuesday, January 17th. Please give us a call at 754-1257 if you have any questions. The Resource Connection’s Food Bank […]
Sonora, CA…Hospice of the Sierra is offering a new volunteer orientation and training session for those who may be interested in serving patients and families receiving hospice care. The orientation will be held Thursday, February 9, from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m., at Hospice of the Sierra, 20100 Cedar Road North in Sonora. Volunteers will explore […]
Calaveras County, CA…EMA Floodplain Administrator: Peter N Maurer, Planning Director, 891 Mountain Ranch Rd., San Andreas, CA 95249. The Calaveras County Planning Department hereby gives notice of the intent to revise the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA’s) flood hazard determinations in Calaveras County and incorporated areas. On January 20, 2017, FEMA will issue a Letter […]
Sonora, CA… Tuolumne County Sheriff’s logs for January 10th are enclosed: TUOLUMNE COUNTY SHERIFF MEDIA BULLETIN Tuesday, January 10, 2017 00:21 FOLLOW UP 1701100001 Officer initiated activity at Quest Diagnostics, Sylva Ln, Sonora City. . Disposition: Log Note. 01:23 TRAFFIC STOP 1701100002 Officer initiated activity at Mcdonalds Restaurant, Mono Wy, Sonora City.Traffic Stop. . Disposition: […]
Port Hueneme, CA…We Build, We Fight” has been the motto of the U. S. Navy’s Construction Force, known as the “Seabees”, for the past 75 years. Avery, California native and Bret Harte High School graduate, Petty Officer 1st Class Reginald Cyr, builds and fights around the world as a member of a naval construction battalion […]
Arnold, CA…The weather along the West Slope of Northern Sierra Nevada will start getting back to normal soon. Tonight Heavy rain and heavy snow. Windy. Lows 20 to 35 higher elevations…34 to 40 lower elevations. Snow accumulation up to a foot lower elevations…2 to 4 feet higher elevations. Snow level 4500 to 5500 feet. Prevailing […]
Copperopolis, CA….CHP is reporting a tree down on Hwy 4 and a non-injury Ford F150 vs tree collision. It is being reported that this has become a multiple vehicle collision. Please use caution in the area…. Incident: 00325 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Sr4 / Hunt Rd Loc Desc: JWO Lat/Lon: 38.035105 -120.649811 Close Detail […]
Murphys, CA…Another busy hour on our local roadways. Topping this hour is another mud, dirt and rocks incident on the Utica Grade on Hwy 4. Murphys Creek levels will remain high during this storm. Incident: 00303 Type: Mud/Dirt/Rock Location: Sr4 / Utica Powerhouse Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.156933 -120.437174 Close Detail Information NO DETAILS Unit […]
Murphys, CA…There is a high flow condition in Murphys Creek below the Murphys Afterbay. There is approximately 125 CFS immediately below the afterbay and the flow increases downstream as small tributaries converge with the creek. Flows will likely continue to increase as the rain continues. There is no dam failure and no immediate emergency, but […]
Pine Grove, CA…CHP is reporting a mudslide in the northbound lane near Red Corral & Hwy 88. Please us caution in the area… Incident: 00272 Type: Mud/Dirt/Rock Location: Red Corral Rd / Sr88 Loc Desc: JSO Lat/Lon: 38.415631 -120.610109 Close Detail Information 5:38 PM 3 [4] 1039 DOT 5:38 PM 2 [3] 1039 DTO 5:38 […]
Murphys, CA…Rising creek levels have closed S Algiers St. in Murphys. This is the area by Murphys Community Park and Black Bart Playhouse. Please use caution in the area….
Jenny Lind, CA…On 01/9/17 at approx. 8:30 PM, The Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 9000 block of Opal Lane in Jenny Lind for a missing person’s report. Family members reported that Julio Gonzales (39) from Jenny Lind left his residence for work at approx. 6:00 AM on 01/09/17, driving an All-Terrain Vehicle. While […]
Sonora, CA… Tuolumne County Sheriff’s logs for January 9th are enclosed: TUOLUMNE COUNTY SHERIFF MEDIA BULLETIN Monday, January 9, 2017 00:12 PATROL CHECK 1701090002 Occurred on Seventh St, Jamestown. Rpts that she recently rented the house at the above address and is still moving things out of her other house. Rp believes that there are […]
San Andreas, CA…The latest activity logs for the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Deputies are attached: CALAVERAS COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE MEDIA BULLETIN Monday, January 9, 2017 00:28 Traffic Stop 1701090001 Officer initiated activity at Country View Dr/Hwy 26, Valley Springs. . Disposition: No Report Taken. 00:36 Suspicious or Parked Vehicle 1701090002 Officer initiated activity at Main St/Nove […]
Murphys, CA…Planning to spend a Saturday shopping in Murphys or want to take a cooking class, try out the new Saturday Hopper bus service running between Valley Springs and 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 […]
Groveland, CA…On Monday morning just before 4:30 AM, the Sheriff’s Office received a call from an anonymous person reporting there was a naked female walking around in the rain with a small child, in the area of the swimming pool at Pine Mountain Lake in Groveland. When Deputies arrived on scene they found 34 year […]
Sonora, CA…January 10, 2017 – Happy New Year! A new year brings hope and the desire to do something new, to make a difference, and to reach out to others. Consider volunteering with the Mother Lode Office of Catholic Charities! Take the opportunity to strengthen our community, encourage self-advocacy, and improve the lives of others. […]
Pioneer, CA…CHP is reporting a big rig without chains stuck on Hwy 88 near Ham’s station. It is a 3 hour ETA for town truck. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00123 Type: Traffic Hazard Location: Sr88 / Hams Station Loc Desc: JWO HAMS Lat/Lon: 38.538611 -120.391944 Close Detail Information 10:49 AM 4 [4] […]
Angels Camp, CA…On January 6, 2017 at approximately 11:45 AM an officer from the Angels Camp Police Department was dispatched to a report of a theft from a parked vehicle on Slate Circle. The victim told the officer that her vehicle’s front window was shattered and her wallet was stolen. The victim had left her […]
Calaveras County,CA…Welcome to a new year! It’s that time, full of hope, when we make all sorts of promises to ourselves to commit to get fit – or refit, perhaps. Let us help you make it easier with our top ten list of Calaveras-based activities for January to get you out there and on your […]
