Multiple Agency Donations & Volunteer Work Make Santa’s Express A Major Success!

Multiple Agency Donations & Volunteer Work Make Santa’s Express A Major Success!

San Andreas, CA…On Monday the 19th members of the Angels-Murphys and West Calaveras Rotary Clubs came to the Food Bank bright and early to deliver Christmas dinner to 212 Santa’s Express households throughout the county!The Resource Connection’s Santa’s Express makes holiday meals a reality for families that may not otherwise have them. The program started […]

Lumsden Road Off Highway 120 Closed By Rock Slide

Lumsden Road Off Highway 120 Closed By Rock Slide

Sonora, CA…Lumsden Road, about 4.5 miles off of Ferretti Road and a half mile above Merals Pool, is currently impassable due to a large rock slide. Stanislaus National Forest’s Groveland District Ranger Jim Junette anticipates the road will reopen sometime next week, depending on weather conditions and when crews can get the appropriate equipment to […]

Major Injuries To Wallace Woman In Hwy 12 Collision

Major Injuries To Wallace Woman In Hwy 12 Collision

Valley Springs, CA…An 18 year old Wallace woman was driving her Honda westbound on SR-12, approaching Southworth Rd. at an unknown speed. A Sacramento woman was driving Vehicle her Mercedes westbound on SR-12, approaching Southworth Rd. directly ahead of the Honda, and was slowing due to stopped traffic ahead. A Valley Springs man was driving […]

Public Comment Period Ends January 10th, For New Transit Service Plan

Public Comment Period Ends January 10th, For New Transit Service Plan

San Andreas,CA…Details of a new transit service, introduced at the Dec 13, Board of Supervisors meeting, can be found at www.calaverastransit.com. The service plan will be the subject of a public hearing on January 10, 2017. Based on studies about transit in Calaveras, and the proposal was developed with input from various County agencies and […]

Calaveras County Sheriff’s Logs For December 19th

Calaveras County Sheriff’s Logs For December 19th

San Andreas, CA…The latest activity logs for the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Deputies are attached: CALAVERAS COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE MEDIA BULLETIN Monday, December 19, 2016 00:03 Traffic Stop 1612190001 Officer initiated activity at Hwy 12/MESSING Rd, Burson. . Disposition: No Report Taken. 01:03 Alarm Sounding 1612190003 Occurred on Mountain Ranch Rd, Mountain Ranch. Residential. . Disposition: […]

Summit Ranger District Selected Regional Forester’s District Of The Year

Summit Ranger District Selected Regional Forester’s District Of The Year

Sonora, CA…The Stanislaus National Forest celebrates the selection of its Summit Ranger District as the U.S. Forest Service’s Region Five 2016 District of the Year. The annual award recognizes excellence in operations, customer service and conservation. Members of the Summit District Ranger staff and Stanislaus leadership accept the 2016 District of the Year award during […]

Get Your Chili Pots Ready!! Break Out The Old Family Recipe & Get Cooking!!

Get Your Chili Pots Ready!!  Break Out The Old Family Recipe & Get Cooking!!

Copperopolis, CA…Join us for our Annual Chili Cook Off on Saturday January 21st, 11am-3pm! Proceeds benefit Copperopolis Fire Department. Tasting tickets $5 for 20 tastings. If you are interested in cooking up some fabulous chili, please contact Kim at khamilton@castlecooke.com or 209.785.9700 for an application. Fee is $20. Many People’s Choice and Judges Choice Awards! […]

What’s Happening In Murphys This Week – December 19 Through 26, 2016

What’s Happening In Murphys This Week – December 19 Through 26, 2016

Murphys, CA…Planning to spend a Saturday shopping in Murphys, try out the new Saturday Hopper bus service running between Valley Springs and Murphys. It pays to shop local. Creative Cookware offers Calaveras and Tuolumne residents a 10% discount on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Discount is given when payment is made using cash or check with proof […]

Hey Good People!! Front Side Of Bear Valley is 100% Open Come Up & Play!! ~ Mattly Trent

Hey Good People!!  Front Side Of Bear Valley is 100% Open Come Up & Play!!  ~ Mattly Trent

Bear Valley, CA…Hey Good People! 100% of the front side of the Mountain is up and running!!! Today we should see the high come in around 43F and a low of 26F with winds out of the ENE from 5-7mph. As high pressure sets itself in place we’ll see sunny days coupled with mid/high level […]

A Gift From Murphys Motorcycle Company Makes Everyone Merry!

A Gift From Murphys Motorcycle Company Makes Everyone Merry!

Murphys, CA…Specializing in current, fashionable clothing with a vintage edge, The Murphys Motorcycle Company has become a top destination for customers since we opened our doors in 2006. Our Story What began as one mans vision to create something entirely unique in his old home town, the Murphys Motorcycle Company is now a flourishing full […]

Man To Be Extradited To Tuolumne County To Stand Trial For Attempted Murder

Man To Be Extradited To Tuolumne County To Stand Trial For Attempted Murder

Sonora, CA…On Saturday, the Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Office received a tip from a resident in Nye County, Nevada with information on Schowachert’s whereabouts. Authorities in Nye County were sent to the area he was seen and placed him under arrest. Schowachert was booked into their county jail and will eventually be extradited to Tuolumne County […]

Traffic Update…Motorcycle vs Deer On Hwy 88

Traffic Update…Motorcycle vs Deer On Hwy 88

Pioneer, CA…CHP is reporting a motorcycle vs deer collision on Hwy 88 near Tabeau. Driver was laying in roadway and dead deer on right hand side of roadway. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00068 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr88 / Tabeau Rd Loc Desc: NR ROARING CAMP Lat/Lon: 38.405572 -120.645914 Close Detail […]

Hey Good People!! Another Beautiful Blue Bird Day At Bear Valley! ~ Mattly Trent

Hey Good People!!  Another Beautiful Blue Bird Day At Bear Valley! ~ Mattly Trent

Bear Valley, CA…Hey Good People! Another day of beautiful weather is in order with temps in the 34F range for the high and the low 20’s for tonight’s low. Winds today will increase slightly as the pressure gradient increases as the Dry northerly flow moves past NorCal today. Monday through Wednesday will continue with abundant […]

Beautiful Home With Shop On 20 Private Acres Only $389,000 From Nexthome Utica Properties!

Angels Camp, CA…Located on Jaquima Dr. the superbly maintained 2011 2bd/2ba home with office on 20 private acres with unmatched views. Property has 24 x 33 shop with 50 amp power including 30 amp RV hookup. Property has been cleared of brush around home and shop to provide better use of this unique parcel. You […]

Hey Good People!! Bear Valley Is Now Open Seven Days A Week!! Most Of Front Side Opens Today!! ~ Mattly Trent

Hey Good People!!  Bear Valley Is Now Open Seven Days A Week!!  Most Of Front Side Opens Today!!  ~ Mattly Trent

Bear Valley, CA…Hey Good People!  The recent storm left 3-5″ of new snow on the Mtn and with temps in the teens last night and the next 3-4 nights snow making will continue and more terrain is slated to open today. The Summit is still thin in most areas so access off the top today […]

Traffic Control On SR 108 From Hess Avenue To Rancho Poquitos

Traffic Control On SR 108 From Hess Avenue To Rancho Poquitos

Tuolumne County, CA… The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform one-way traffic control on State Route 108 from Hess Avenue to Via Estate/Rancho Poquitos for pavement work. Crews will work from Monday, December 19, 2016, through Friday, December 23, 2016, from 8:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. Motorists should expect 10 minute delays. This work […]

Highway Closure On SR 120 At James E. Roberts Bridge

Highway Closure On 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, December 18, 2016, through Friday, December 23, 2016, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 a.m. Detours are in place and […]

Delays On SR 120 From Old Priest Grade To Yosemite National Park

Delays On SR 120 From Old Priest Grade To Yosemite National Park

Tuolumne, CA… The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform one-way traffic control on eastbound and westbound State Route 120 from Old Priest Grade Road to Yosemite National Park for tree work. One-way traffic control will be in effect Monday, December 19, 2016, through Friday, December 23, 2016, from 6:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. Motorists […]

Traffic Control On SR 49 From Clinton Road From South Avenue

Traffic Control On SR 49 From Clinton Road From South Avenue

Amador County, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will close the right and left turn lanes and right and left shoulders on northbound and southbound State Route 49 (SR-49) from Clinton Road to South Avenue in Jackson for utility work. Work will begin Monday, December 19, 2016, through Friday, December 23, 2016, from 7:00 a.m. […]

Delays On SR 26 From County Line To SR 88

Delays On SR 26 From County Line To SR 88

Amador County,CA… The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform one-way traffic control on eastbound and westbound State Route 26 (SR-26) from the Calaveras/Amador County line to SR-88 for tree work. Work will begin Monday, December 19, 2016, through Thursday, December 22, 2016, from 8:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Motorists should expect 5-10 minute delays. […]

Traffic Control On SR 88 In Jackson To The Amador & Alpine County Line

Traffic Control On SR 88 In Jackson To The Amador & Alpine County Line

Amador County,CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform various road construction activities on State Route 88 (SR-88). Work will occur as follows: One-way traffic control on eastbound and westbound SR-88 from SR-49 in Jackson to Ridge Road for shoulder work beginning Monday, December 19, 2016, through Thursday, December 22, 2016, from 9:00 a.m. until […]

Clara Margaret Briski 1935 – 2016

Clara Margaret Briski 1935 – 2016

Mountain Ranch, CA…Clara Margaret Briski, 81, passed away on December 13th, 2016 surrounded by her family at her home in Mountain Ranch, CA. She was born on April 7th, 1935 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma to Claude and Alma (Lewis) Hix. Clara grew up in Mountain Ranch, California. She attended Mountain Ranch Grammar School and graduated from […]

Remarks On Syria From Secretary Kerry

Remarks On Syria From Secretary Kerry

Washington, DC…SECRETARY KERRY: Hello, everybody. I just wanted to bring you all up to date on what we’ve been trying to do with respect to the tragic situation in Syria, and obviously mostly focused or especially Aleppo. I don’t think I have to elaborate, but I’m going to certainly focus on the anger and the […]

Mokelumne Hill 5th Annual Holiday Music Fundraiser A Huge Success

Mokelumne Hill 5th Annual Holiday Music Fundraiser A Huge Success

Mokelumne Hill, CA…The fifth annual holiday concert to benefit the music programs of Rail Road Flat, West Point and Mokelumne Hill elementary schools took place from 4-7 p.m. Saturday, December 10 at Mokelumne Hill Hall Town Hall on Main Street in Moke Hill. This year’s event raised just over $3,000.00 donation from the admission (which […]