New Improvements and Upgrades Enhance Patient Experience at Mark Twain Medical Center

New Improvements and Upgrades Enhance Patient Experience at Mark Twain Medical Center

San Andreas, CA…December 1, 2016- Mark Twain Medical Center (MTMC) adds a special glow to the recent lighting upgrade in its surgery suites with a $300,000-plus cost savings to the completed project. “This project creates a more comfortable environment for our patients and our surgeons,” says Certified Surgical Services Management Director Lynn Bartel, RN, BSN. […]

Winter Specials At Greenhorn Creek

Winter Specials At Greenhorn Creek

Angels Camp, CA…Getting a Tee time is easy. Just pick the Date and the time you would like to tee off and we will take care of the rest. We look forward to seeing you at Greenhorn Creek soon. If you have any questions, feel free to contact our pro shop at (209) 729-8111 Greenhorn […]

House Fire In Columbia Mobile Home Park

House Fire In Columbia Mobile Home Park

Columbia, CA…Just before 9 PM, the Sheriff’s Office received a report of a fire at 10956 Green St. at the Columbia Sky Mobile home park In Columbia. The home was unoccupied and the resident had arrived to find it engulfed in flames. Deputies have evacuated two neighboring mobile homes. The blaze seems to be under […]

Winter Is Here. Come Up & Enjoy It At Bear Valley Cross Country & Adventure Company

Winter Is Here. Come Up & Enjoy It At Bear Valley Cross Country & Adventure Company

Bear Valley, CA…Paul Says..”Fourteen trails are open and groomed for cross country skiing and snowshoeing. The store is really nicely stocked up for all of your winter needs. Other details: Lessons and rentals available. Meadow Café, and tubing area not open yet, but please inquire about sledding options. Hope to see you soon!” Bear Valley […]

CCOG Regular Meeting & Acknowledgement Of The Dedication & Commitment Of Elected Officials

CCOG Regular Meeting & Acknowledgement Of The Dedication & Commitment Of Elected Officials

San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras Council of Governments is holding a regular meeting on Wednesday, December 7th at 5:30 p.m. On the agenda is the acknowledgment of the dedication and commitment of Wes Kulm, Cliff Edson, and Steve Kearney for serving as elected officials for the CCOG. The meeting will take place at The Board Of […]

Calaveras County Sheriff’s Logs For November 30th

Calaveras County Sheriff’s Logs For November 30th

San Andreas, CA…The latest activity logs for the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Deputies are attached: CALAVERAS COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE MEDIA BULLETIN Wednesday, November 30, 2016 00:08 Suspicious or Parked Vehicle 1611300001 Officer initiated activity at Vista Del Lago Dr, Valley Springs. . Disposition: No Report Taken. 00:15 Suspicious or Parked Vehicle 1611300002 Officer initiated activity at […]

Winter Closure Of SR 4 At Ebbetts Pass

Winter Closure Of SR 4 At Ebbetts Pass

Alpine County, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has closed State Route 4 (SR-4) for the winter as of Wednesday, November 30, 2016. The recent storms, and accumulation of snow, make the seasonal closure necessary for the safety of motorists and Caltrans crews. The weather conditions on the pass and subsequent road conditions are among […]

Winter Closure Of SR 108 At Sonora Pass

Winter Closure Of SR 108 At Sonora Pass

Tuolumne County, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has closed Sonora Pass/State Route 108 for the winter as of Wednesday, November 30, 2016. The road is closed at the Sonora Snow Park. The recent storms, and accumulation of snow, make the seasonal closure necessary for the safety of motorists and Caltrans crews. The weather conditions […]

Lead Testing Machines Providing Important Preventive Care for Children

Lead Testing Machines Providing Important Preventive Care for Children

Sonora, CA…The Volunteers at Sonora Regional Medical Center recently donated over $2,000 to purchase a lead screening machine for Arnold Family Medical Center. In addition, the Pediatric Clinic at the Forest Road Health and Wellness Center secured grant funding to also purchase a LeadCare® II screening device. The LeadCare® II is a point-of-care device that […]

Kick off December With Timeless Christmas Carols

Kick off December With Timeless Christmas Carols

Murphys, CA…Ironstone Vineyards invites you to join us on Sunday, December 4th, for Sounds of the Season: A Final Encore Performance. Kick off December with a live performance of timeless Christmas carols. Doors open at 3:30 p.m. Performance begins at 4:00 p.m., with a buffet dinner to follow. To reserve your spot, please call (209) […]

Enjoy Breakfast With Santa At Ironstone Vineyards!

Enjoy Breakfast With Santa At Ironstone Vineyards!

Murphys, CA…Kick off your holiday festivities at Ironstone Vineyards on Saturday, December 3rd, with our annual Breakfast with Santa. Enjoy a buffet breakfast, get crafty at our Crafts Corner, and don’t leave before getting a picture with Old St. Nic before he heads back to the North Pole. He will be “making his list and […]

Edward W. Becker 1951-2016

San Andreas, CA…Edward W. Becker was born on February 10, 1951 in Stockton, California. He made his home with his wife Barbara in San Andreas, California. Edward enjoyed hunting and fishing. He is survived by his wife Barbara Becker, his children Lisa Adams of Stockton, Victoria Stedgen of Monterey, and Breann Phelps of Valley Springs. […]

Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Department Participate In Raising Cancer Awareness

Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Department Participate In Raising Cancer Awareness

Sonora, CA…The Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Deputies participated in a mustache growing contest during the month of November. “MOvember” is about helping to raise awareness for mens health issues, but it also brings Cancer to the forefront. (Lft) Cpl. Imlach, Dep. McCaig, Sgt. Nikiforuk, and Dep. Knapp(zoom in its there.) Looking good boys. Dep. Smith is […]

A Special Thanks From The Calaveras Humane Society

A Special Thanks From The Calaveras Humane Society

San Andreas, CA…Thank you, Calaveras County! Your generous donations made this our most successful #GivingTuesday ever. The animals in our care, both present and future, appreciate your generosity and willingness to support our work. We love our community! The mission of the Calaveras Humane Society is to promote an excellent quality of life for the […]

The 2016 Soroptimist Teddy Bear Tea Brought Fun & Fairytales To Frogtown

The 2016 Soroptimist Teddy Bear Tea Brought Fun & Fairytales To Frogtown

Angels Camp, CA…Earlier this month the Soroptimist International of Calaveras County presented the 14th Annual Teddy Bear Tea. It was an afternoon of high tea, entertainment, crafts, and merriment with some of your favorite fairy tale characters and special guests! Soroptimist is an International volunteer organization for business and professional women working on projects that […]

Robert Edwin Wallace 1937-2016

Murphys, CA…Robert Edwin Wallace was Born November 11 1937 in Pittsburg, CA. He was 79 years old. He resided at his home on French Gulch Rd. since 1970. He passed away at Avalon Care Center in San Andreas on Saturday Nov. 26. He graduated High School in Concord at Mount Diablo High School before moving […]

Avery Has Its Community Christmas Tree For 2016

Avery Has Its Community Christmas Tree For 2016

Avery, CA…Avery Christmas Tree Lighting takes place every year on the day after Thanksgiving. Last Friday, at 5:30 pm the Avery Community gathered for refreshments, caroling, cookies and coffee/hot chocolate. Santa Claus was there and was available for pictures with the kids. The Tree lighting ceremony started at 6:00 pm with Santa even lending a […]

Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Logs For November 28th

Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Logs For November 28th

Sonora, CA… Tuolumne County Sheriff’s logs through November 28th are enclosed: TUOLUMNE COUNTY SHERIFF MEDIA BULLETIN Monday, November 28, 2016 00:04 TRAFFIC STOP 1611280001 Officer initiated activity at Apple Colony Rd/Maple Av, Tuolumne.Summary: I conducted a traffic stop fr a violation of 4000(a) CVC. Driver was given a warning. . Disposition: Warning Given (Used for […]

Pioneer Jewish Cemeteries and Landmarks In The West ~ A Lecture By Stephen Kinsey

Pioneer Jewish Cemeteries and Landmarks In The West ~ A Lecture By Stephen Kinsey

Angels Camp, CA…The Commission for the Preservation of Pioneer Jewish Cemeteries and Landmarks in the West oversees seven historical cemeteries in northern California. These Jewish burial grounds were established by immigrant settlers during the California Gold Rush. Their mission includes the restoration and preservation of cemeteries and landmarks relating to the Jewish presence in the […]

Your Passion To Help Build Homes Can Go Further On GivingTuesday

Your Passion To Help Build Homes Can Go Further On GivingTuesday

San Andreas, CA…On November 29 we’re joining the national #GivingTuesday, a day of generosity. It’s a day when you can make a big impact on Habitat for Humanity Calaveras and the homebuying families we serve. With your help we can raise funds to complete building TWO homes for the Able and Richardson families in Copperopolis, […]

Help Children In Need Buy Warm Winter clothing

Help Children In Need Buy Warm Winter clothing

Calaveras County, CA…100% of your donation will go to help keep a needy student in Calaveras Unified School District warm. Students are selected by teachers and staff members. They are then taken shopping for new shoes, socks, underwear, jeans, sweaters and coats. It is a magical day for all involved. In honor of #GivingTuesday, the […]

Sierra Pacific Industries Foundation Donates $2,500 To Calaveras Community Foundation

Sierra Pacific Industries Foundation Donates $2,500 To Calaveras Community Foundation

Sonora, CA…Sierra Pacific Industries Foundation has recently donated $2,500 to the Calaveras Community Foundation. The donation will be utilized for CCF’s various grant and scholarship programs. Mark Luster, Community Relations Manager for Sierra Pacific Industries Foundation, states, “At Sierra Pacific Industries (SPI), we understand the importance of proving charitable funds to help the wide range […]

Columbia College Graduates Fire Technology Participants

Columbia College Graduates Fire Technology Participants

Sonora, CA…Columbia College’s Fire Academy will hold its graduation ceremony and presentation of Certification of Completion to 35 successful students of the Fire Technology Program. The event, which is open to the public, will be held Friday, December 16, beginning at 6 p.m. in the Oak Pavilion at Columbia College. The certificates will be awarded […]

Thanksgiving Statistics For CHP San Andreas

Thanksgiving Statistics For CHP San Andreas

San Andreas, CA… In Calaveras County, 2 people were arrested by the CHP between 6:00 pm Wednesday and 11:59 pm Sunday. Our Officers handled 5 accidents during this time period. Unfortunately 1 of the accidents resulted in a fatality. During the holiday period the San Andreas Officers wrote 38 citations, 19 were for speeding, 1 […]

Studio 4 Dance Theater Presents “The Nutcracker,” December 15-17 In Angels Camp

Studio 4 Dance Theater Presents “The Nutcracker,” December 15-17 In Angels Camp

Angels Camp, CA…Our community’s most spectacular holiday presentation is just around the corner. Every year, Studio 4 Dance Theater dazzles and amazes audiences with the precision and elegance of its dancers in the timeless and heartwarming story of “The Nutcracker” ballet. The performance runs December 15-17, 2016 at the Bret Harte Theater in Angels Camp. […]