Saturday Hopper Now Serving Arnold!

Saturday Hopper Now Serving Arnold!

Calaveras County, CA…Calaveras Transit has added Arnold to the Saturday Hopper route serving County towns from Valley Springs to Murphys. The new bus stop is in the Meadowmont Shopping Center (Big Trees Market) parking lot. Passengers can catch the Hopper at the Big Trees Market parking lot at 11:25, 12:40, or 4:55 on Saturdays and […]

“Tom’s World,” An Column Exploring The Parallel Universe Of Representative McClintock ~ By David Vassar

“Tom’s World,” An Column Exploring The Parallel Universe Of Representative McClintock ~ By David Vassar

Calaveras County, CA…“Tom’s World” is the 4th Congressional District of California stretching from Lake Tahoe in the North to Yosemite in the South, including most of the western foothills of the Sierra Nevada. It’s a reliably Red District where Donald Trump won 54% of all votes cast in 2016 and Tom won 63%. Tom won […]

Vandalism Of Pro- Measure B Sign

Vandalism Of Pro- Measure B Sign

Murphys, CA…A pro-Measure B sign near the Gold Creek neighborhood on highway 26 was heavily damaged by vandals over night on Saturday, February 25. The sign, having been erected only two days prior was taken down from its supporting structure, which was also damaged, and sliced with a sharp instrument. David Tunno of The Committee […]

Motherlode Friends Of Music Concert At The Sutter Creek Theatre

Motherlode Friends Of Music Concert At The Sutter Creek Theatre

Sutter Creek, CA…The Mother Lode Friends of Music, the regional organization of classical music performances, presents a concert of music by American composers on Sunday, March 12, at the Sutter Creek Theatre, 44 Main Street, in Sutter Creek, starting at 3 pm. The centerpiece of the program will be the Appalachian Spring by Aaron Copland […]

Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Logs For February 23rd

Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Logs For February 23rd

Sonora, CA… Tuolumne County Sheriff’s logs for February 23rd are enclosed: TUOLUMNE COUNTY SHERIFF MEDIA BULLETIN Thursday, February 23, 2017 00:45 TRAFFIC STOP 1702230001 Officer initiated activity at Standard Rd/Camage Av, Sonora. . Disposition: Warning Given (Used for 11-95s). 01:49 TRAFFIC STOP 1702230003 Officer initiated activity at Ralphs Station, Tuolumne Rd/Soulsbyville Rd, Sonora.Unreadable plate-station wagon. […]

Moisture Falling From The Sky Yet Again…Not Too Much This Time Though

Moisture Falling From The Sky Yet Again…Not Too Much This Time Though

Arnold, CA…A bit of weather returns just to show us that winter isn’t done with us yet. Along the West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada…Tonight Showers likely. Lows 15 to 30 higher elevations… 29 to 35 lower elevations. Snow accumulation of 2 to 5 inches. Snow level 3000 feet. Prevailing southwest winds 5 to 15 mph […]

Highway Closure At James E. Roberts Bridge

Highway Closure 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 night, February 26, 2017, through Thursday night, March 2, 2017, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 a.m. Detours are in place […]

Traffic Control On SR 120 From Ferretti Road To South Fork Tuolumne River Bridge

Traffic Control On SR 120 From Ferretti Road To South Fork Tuolumne River Bridge

Tuolumne County, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform one-way traffic control on eastbound and westbound State Route 120 from Ferretti Road to the South Fork Tuolumne Bridge for various activities. Crews will be working as follows: Ferretti Road to Elder Road on Monday, February 27, 2017, from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., for […]

Highway Closure From Higdon Road To North Fork Mokelumne Bridge

Highway Closure From Higdon Road To North Fork Mokelumne Bridge

Calaveras County, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has closed eastbound and westbound State Route 26 (SR-26) from Higdon Road to the North Fork Mokelumne River Bridge, just west of West Point, for road repairs due to storm damage. The full highway closure will continue as repairs are being made with an estimated date for […]

Delays On SR 26 From Gill Haven Drive To Alabama Hill

Delays On SR 26 From Gill Haven Drive To Alabama Hill

Calaveras County, CA… The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform one-way traffic control on eastbound and westbound State Route 26 (SR-26) from Gill Haven Drive to east of Alabama Hill for slope repair and clearing. Crews will begin work Monday, February 27, 2017, through Friday, March 3, 2017, from 7:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. […]

Traffic Control On SR 4 From Batten Road To Meko Drive

Traffic Control On SR 4 From Batten Road To Meko Drive

Calaveras County, CA… The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform one-way traffic control on eastbound and westbound State Route 4 from Batten Road in Vallecito to Meko Drive in Camp Connell for tree work. Crews will begin work on Monday, February 27, 2017, through Friday, March 3, 2017, from 6:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. […]

Residential or Income Property in Arnold • $395,000 From Bob Doten, Barry Ward Realty

Residential or Income Property in Arnold • $395,000 From Bob Doten, Barry Ward Realty

Arnold, CA…A unique opportunity for a close-in home. Now a full-time residence with vacation rental and retail store revenue, this 3-story triplex abounds with income possibilities. The owners live in a fabulously-designed 1 BR unit with a loft and contemporary appointments. There is also a retail store and a complete dual master suite unit that […]

California’s Educators & State Law Support Transgender Students Despite New Federal Actions

California’s Educators & State Law Support Transgender Students Despite New Federal Actions

Burlingame, CA…CTA President Eric Heins issued the following statement concerning new actions by the Trump administration revoking the Obama administration’s May 2016 guidelines that protected the rights of transgender students by allowing them access to the restrooms and locker rooms consistent with their gender identity – rights they still have under California law: “California’s educators […]

Oregon Predator Arrested After Sonora Police Launch Investigation

Oregon Predator Arrested After  Sonora Police Launch Investigation

Tigard, OR…48-year-old David E. Otto of Tigard Oregon was arrested on felony charges originating from an investigation initiated by the Sonora Police Department. On November 20th of 2016, The Sonora Police Department responded to a call involving inappropriate messages being distributed over social media. When Officer Mallon arrived, he discovered that an adult was possibly […]

Blagen Road Repairs Moved Up To February 28th Supervisors Meeting ~ From Supervisor Michael C. Oliveira

Blagen Road Repairs Moved Up To February 28th Supervisors Meeting ~ From Supervisor Michael C. Oliveira

Arnold, CA…A quick Message about White Pines Park and Blagen Road from Supervisor Michael Oliveira: By now, it’s common knowledge that we have a serious issue with the storm damage in Calaveras County and on Blagen Road in White Pines. Blagen Road is one area that has been impacted by damage as many other areas […]

Motherlode Symphony Makes American Composers Great Again

Motherlode Symphony Makes American Composers Great Again

Angels Camp, CA…Calaveras County Arts Council is proud to present the Orchestra of the Mother Lode Friends of Music, with Ryan Murray as conductor at 3 p.m. on Sunday, March 5, 2017. The Chamber Orchestra will perform a concert of music by American composers: Adagio for Strings by Samuel Barber; “Appalachian Spring” by Aaron Copland; […]

Railtown 1897 Resumes Excursion Train Ride Season With FREE Rides & Special Festivities Opening Weekend

Railtown 1897 Resumes Excursion Train Ride Season With FREE Rides & Special Festivities Opening Weekend

Jamestown, CA…To celebrate the opening of the excursion train ride season on April 1-2, 2017, Railtown 1897 State Historic Park is offering FREE train rides behind their 1952 Baldwin Whitcomb No.1265 historic diesel locomotive all weekend long. With departures at 10:30 a.m., noon, 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m., weekend train ride guests enjoy a memorable […]

Friends Of Rail Road Flat School Thanks Nile Farms Cooperative

Friends Of Rail Road Flat School Thanks Nile Farms Cooperative

Rail Road Flat, CA…ends of Rail Road Flat School (FORRFS) thanks Nile Farms Cooperative for their recent $3,000 donation. The services of FORRFS are vast. Without donations such as this FORRFS could not maintain their average yearly operating budget of $20,000.00. FORRFS operates solely on donations, grants, and fundraising under the auspices of Blue Mountain […]

Black Oak Casino Resort Hosts Live Music Every Weekend In March

Black Oak Casino Resort Hosts Live Music Every Weekend In March

Tuolumne, CA…Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday in the month, Willow Creek Lounge at Black Oak Casino Resort will continue to host live entertainment. Renowned tributes The Beatles and The Rolling Stones as well as numerous party bands are among those hitting the stage in March. Each show is performed in the casino’s Willow Creek Lounge, […]

Hey Good People!!! The “Pure Mountain Fun” Just Keeps Falling!!

Bear Valley, CA….Hey Good People! 58″ in the last week and well riding is exceptional with the continued cold temps on the backside of the recent storm system. Continued upper level low pressure will be in effect through the weekend and into Tuesday so expect snow showers to continue until that time. Today the high […]

Stampede Into The Frogtown Arena

Stampede Into The Frogtown Arena

Angels Camp, CA…The Calaveras County Fair and Jumping Frog Jubilee is set to hold two new Stampede events during the 2017 fair. In addition to the events held last year, Three Man Cattle Penning has returned along with Ranch Roping. Those interested in participating must be residents of Calaveras, Amador, Tuolumne, or Alpine county. Out […]

Arnold SIR Branch 152 Luncheon Meeting ~ Tuesday, March 21st

Arnold SIR Branch 152 Luncheon Meeting ~ Tuesday, March 21st

Arnold, CA…ARNOLD SIR (Sons in Retirement), Branch 152, will hold its Monthly Luncheon Meeting on Tuesday, March 21, 2017, 11:00 am, at the Blue Lake Springs Homeowners Association, Snowflake Lodge, 2255 Blue Lake Springs Dr. Dave Baugher, our Director of Attendance, will be our speaker on March 21. He will be sharing with us his […]

Calaveras County Board Of Supervisors Summary Public Notice

Calaveras County Board Of Supervisors Summary Public Notice

San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors introduced an ordinance amending and replacing current Code Chapter 8.06. The purpose and intent of this chapter is to protect the health, safety, and quality of life of the residents of Calaveras County via the prevention and timely eradication of public nuisances. This helps to ensure that […]