Murphys, CA…Well its’ about time we had a few more period correct vehicles gracing the streets of our small towns. They may not be “Buggy Bill” period correct but about 40 beautiful horseless carriages are making day trips from their homebase at Murphys Inn & Suites. We spoke with owners from as far away as […]
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 […]
Valley Springs, CA…CHP is reporting a collision on Hwy 12 near the health club. Please use caution in the area…. Incident: 00157 Type: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj Location: Sr26 / Sr12 Loc Desc: IFO VLY SPRGS GYM 26 Lat/Lon: 38.191538 -120.829016 Close Detail Information 12:22 PM 2 [3] [Rotation Request Comment] *** 1039 SAM BERRI 728-3931 […]
Murphys, CA…The VA Health Van Clinics will be in Murphys at the Murphys Senior Center on April 27th. They will be at the Faith Lutheran Church at 65 Mitchler Street in Murphys from 10am to 2pm. No appointment is necessary.
Sonora, CA…An Antioch man is arrested after a Sonora homeowner watched the man on live surveillance prowl around his residence. This morning, the Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Office received a phone call from a homeowner on Ridgewood Drive. The caller said he was out of town and he received a motion detection alert from his residence. […]
Frogtown, USA..(AKA Angels Camp)…Vandals struck again last night in Angels Camp with a kickoff for the fair by painting the Frog on Main Street. The painting was completed sometime around 11 o’clock. The vandal group consisted of people who begin painting the Frog 39 years ago, along with some young ladies, who are continuing the […]
Valley Springs, CA…Before 6am this morning a 69 year old man from Ripon was driving his 1994 Ford Explorer westbound on State Route 12, east of Evans Road at an unknown speed. For unknown reasons He allowed his vehicle to leave the roadway, traveling off the right shoulder. Consequently, the front end of the Ford […]
Yosemite, CA…Yosemite National Park is pleased to announce that the public scoping comment period for the Bridalveil Fall Rehabilitation Project Environmental Assessment will be open from Wednesday, April 26, 2017 to Friday, May 26, 2017. The purpose of the Bridalveil Fall Area Rehabilitation Project is to: Improve visitor services at the base of the waterfall, […]
Yosemite, CA…Big Oak Flat road will reopen to all vehicular traffic at 5:00 am Monday, May 1, 2017. Yosemite National Park is pleased to announce that the Big Oak Flat road will reopen to all vehicular traffic at 5:00 am on Monday, May 1, 2017. Visitors entering the park via Highway 120 West will once […]
Arnold, CA…The local Ebbetts Pass Fire District has become one of the models for rural districts. The consistently rank higher than many urban districts even for things such as cardiac care. Another way they many be able to help those in their district is on their home insurance rates. The following quote from EPFD Chief […]
Columbia, CA…The Columbia College Fire Academy will hold its graduation ceremony and presentation of Certification of Completion to 34 successful students of the Fire Technology Program. The event, which is open to the general public, will be held Thursday, April 27th, beginning at 6 p.m. in the Oak Pavilion at Columbia College. Certificates will be […]
San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Water District Board is back in action today with a full agenda. Discussion of State Assembly Bills that would impose new burdens on water districts, rate stabilization, real property and also a special session for labor negotiations with SEIU. The agendas are below… BOARD OF DIRECTORS Jeff Davidson, President Scott […]
Pinecrest, CA…The search is still on for Charles Duston, 67 years old, 6’1″, 170 pounds. Charles has a cabin in the Haypress/Eagle Meadow area. He goes to his cabin often for a week at a time. There is no phone at the cabin but he usually ventures out to “telescope peak” for cell service to […]
Murphys, CA…You know you live in a great small town when a banner celebrating your natal day graces a street in your hometown.
Arnold, CA…Casual fine dining, with a warm, inviting atmosphere. Come watch us prepare quality meats, and fresh seafood in our exhibition style kitchen.
San Andreas, CA…On Tuesday, April 11 the hard working Volunteers held their annual Spring Fling Bazaar at Mark Twain Medical Center. They had great handmade items including Easter baskets, Easter wreaths, floral arrangements and a variety of crafts and baked goods. The Spring Fling was a fundraiser to support their Scholarship Program for students embarking […]
San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Chamber of Commerce, California Association for Local Economic Development (CALED) and Central Sierra Economic Development District (CSEDD) celebrated the Grand Opening of the Calaveras Business Resource Center on April 13. The CBRC is a project that was developed by the 2015 Leadership Calaveras Program and as a result of the […]
Copperopolis, CA…Robert Hamilton, 63 from Murphys sustained major injuries when he was struck by a vehicle on Hwy 4. Hamilton was involved in a collision with a deer on SR-4, west of Hunt Road. He parked his vehicle on SR-4 in the westbound traffic lane. He exited his vehicle, and began to search for the […]
West Point, CA…In this News Flash, Caltrans takes us on location as emergency maintenance contractors perform a controlled explosion to remove potentially hazardous rocks and debris while repairing State Route 26 (SR-26) near the Amador/Calaveras County line. On February 10, 2017, a roadside slip-out occurred on SR-26, followed by a rockslide on February 11, 2017, […]
Angels Camp, CA…As of Thursday, 04/20/17, our police department lobby hours are back to normal, Monday through Friday 8 AM to 5 PM. The lobby is closed on weekends and City Holidays. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Drytown, CA…A 45 year old River Pines man was driving his 92 Honda westbound on SR-16. His vehicle was having mechanical problems. He decided to make a u-turn. He turned his vehicle onto the shoulder and then made an immediate u-turn, directly into the path of that was following his vehicle. He failed to observe […]
San Andreas, CA…Susan Wright’s career as an Occupational Therapist spans some 31 years and she says it has never seemed like work. “It’s more like helping out a friend,” she notes. “OT helps people be independent by figuring out ways for them to handle the activities of daily living.” Susan joined the Mark Twain Medical […]
Arnold, CA…The 2017 Dogwood Festival featuring Midsummer Mozart Chamber Players is Sunday May 14, 2017 2 pm. This is a rare opportunity to hear music from these renowned San Francisco musicians in the intimate rustic setting of Jack Knight Hall among the giant redwoods. Celebrate the amazing season of the Dogwood and join us in […]
Angels Camp, CA…On April, 19th 2017 at 10:44am John Aurthur Hubbell passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his loved ones. Born in Coquille, OR on August 7th, 1938 he spent his childhood and early adult life growing up in South West Oregon. He came to Calaveras County in 1962, moving from Oregon on […]
Yosemite, CA…A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 5,028,868 visitors to Yosemite National Park in 2016 spent $520,629,100 in communities near the park. That spending supported 7883 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $686,339,500. “Yosemite National Park welcomes visitors from across the country and […]
Vallecito, CA…Missing “ARNIE” Friday 4/21/17. He is 13 years old. Large mass tumor on ribs. From Vallecito Moaning Cave and Main He is chipped. I sent for posting on website with hope to encourage local citizens to call in the canyon and check their out sheds. Miracles happen, please help find my ARNIE! 209.559.6294
Calaveras County – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform one-way traffic control on eastbound and westbound State Route 12 from Messing Road to Evans Road, west of Valley Springs, for electrical work. Work will begin Monday, April 24, 2017, through Friday, April 28, 2017, from 7:00 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. Motorists should expect […]
Calaveras County – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform a moving closure on eastbound and westbound State Route 4 from Lakemont Drive near Arnold to the Alpine/Calaveras County line for striping operations. Work will occur beginning Monday, April 24, 2017, through Wednesday, April 26, 2017, from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Also, one-way […]
Alpine County – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform a moving closure on northbound and southbound State Route 4 from Closure Gate #2 to the Alpine/Calaveras County line for striping operations. Work will occur on Thursday, April 27, 2017, from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Motorists should expect 5-minute delays. Alternate routes should […]
Ione, CA…A 36 year old Valley Springs man was driving his 2006 Toyota westbound on SR-88, east of Eggiman Lane at an unknown speed. A 26 year old Stockton woman was driving her 2010 Chevy eastbound on SR-88, east of Eggiman Lane at approximately 55mph, to the west of the Toyota. For an unknown reason, […]
