Caltrans Announces Winter Ebbetts Pass Closure

Caltrans Announces Winter Ebbetts Pass Closure

Alpine County – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has closed State Route 4 (SR-4) for the winter as of Sunday, November 22, 2015. 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 […]

Home Burglary, Vehicle Stolen & Crashed Into Patrol Vehicles, Suspect Arrested

Home Burglary, Vehicle Stolen & Crashed Into Patrol Vehicles, Suspect Arrested

Columbia, CA…On 11/23/2015 in the early morning hours, a homeowner in Columbia reported that he was asleep in his home when he heard a noise downstairs. Upon checking on the noise, he discovered someone was inside attempting to burglarize the residence. The homeowner contacted the Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Office and deputies responded to the scene. […]

EPHA to Honor Bear Valley Ski Patrol, Peter Hayes and the NDF at Annual Event in December

EPHA to Honor Bear Valley Ski Patrol, Peter Hayes and the NDF at Annual Event in December

Bear Valley, CA…The Ebbetts Pass Historical Association (EPHA) has announced plans for their annual presentation, WinterSports History Night, scheduled on December 12, 2015. This year’s program will feature retrospectives on the Nickolay Dodov Foundation, former Bear Valley professional ski patroller and photographer Peter Hayes and the Bear Valley Chapter of the National Ski Patrol System.. […]

Propane Tanker Roll Over Confidence Road Tuolumne County

Propane Tanker Roll Over Confidence Road Tuolumne County

Sonora Ca CHP LIVE CAD reporting a Propane Tanker on it’s side near Confidence Road in Tuolumne County. Use caution in the area and please slow down out there. Incident: 00255 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Sr108 / Confidence South Fork Rd Loc Desc: 1 MI JNO Lat/Lon: Detail Information 9:58 AM 3 [3] 1125 […]

Sierra Photo & Framing In Arnold Is Ready To Serve & Expand Under New Ownership

Sierra Photo & Framing In Arnold Is Ready To Serve & Expand Under New Ownership

Arnold, CA…It is with great excitement to announce as of November 1, 2015, Sierra Photo & Framing in Arnold will continue their business under new ownership. Ron and Sonja Cooper will succeed the thirty years of business that Steve and Judy Mayo have provided in the area. Without their consistent enthusiasm for the business and […]

Vehicle Accident Hwy 26 and Buckeye Rd – Updated

Vehicle Accident Hwy 26 and Buckeye Rd – Updated

Mokelumne Hill Ca CHP LIVE CAD is reporting a vehicle roll over in the area of Hwy 26 and Buckeye Rd. Please use caution in the area. Incident: 00162 Type: Trfc Collision-Minor Inj Location: 9300 Buckeye Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.304021 -120.680469 Detail Information 12:27 PM 4 [8] [Rotation Request Comment] 1039 SAM BERRI 209-728-3931 […]

Vehicle Accident Hwy 12 and Hwy 49 San Andreas – Updated

Vehicle Accident Hwy 12 and Hwy 49 San Andreas – Updated

San Andreas Ca CHP LIVE CAD is reporting a multi vehicle accident at Hwy 12 and Hwy 49 just North of San Andreas California.  San Andreas Fire with Medics are going on scene at the tome of this article. Incident: 00085 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr12 / Sr49 Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.204798 -120.697423 Detail […]

CDFW’s Advanced Hunter Education Program Releases 2016 Clinic Schedule

CDFW’s Advanced Hunter Education Program Releases 2016 Clinic Schedule

Sacramento Ca The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has released its schedule of Advanced Hunter Education classes for 2016. Several new offerings have been added, including Hunter Marksmanship, Hunt Planning and Basic Game Processing. Other popular clinics are still on the roster, including Wilderness First Aid, Wild Pig Hunting, Deer Hunting, Turkey Hunting, […]

Emergency Plane Landing Columbia Airport – Updated

Emergency Plane Landing Columbia Airport – Updated

Columbia Ca. CalFire along with units from Tuolumne County Fire and Medics are on standby at Columbia Airport in Tuolumne County for a report of an Airplane needing to land with no landing gear. We will try to get you more details as they become available. The Airplane will be landing on Runway 11 the […]

Shop Local! Sierra Hills, Angels Food & Sierra Hills Natural Food Markets. Weekly Specials Through Dec 1. Open On Thanksgiving Day!

Shop Local! Sierra Hills, Angels Food & Sierra Hills Natural Food Markets. Weekly Specials Through Dec 1.  Open On Thanksgiving Day!

Murphys & Angels Camp, CA… Sierra Hills, Angels Food & Sierra Hills Natural Food Markets have been part of the Calaveras community since 1935. High Quality, Great Customer Service and Great Hometown Prices. “We are dedicated to providing the best to our customers. ” – Mike Croshaw Weekly Specials Through November 17. Stock up for […]

Murphys to Markleeville – “The Schedule” – November 20 to November 28

Murphys to Markleeville – “The Schedule” – November 20 to November 28

Arnold, CA…“The Schedule” is published every Thursday by the Bear’s Lair and includes everything happening from Murphys to Markleeville.  For more detailed info visit The Schedule.  Please come by and pick one up or contact Bear’s Lair at info@epvc.org to have your event included in “The Schedule.” The Schedule Murphys to Markleeville November 20 – November 28   Ongoing […]

Wildlife Conservation Board Funds Environmental Improvement and Acquisition Projects

Wildlife Conservation Board Funds Environmental Improvement and Acquisition Projects

Sacramento Ca At its Nov. 19 quarterly meeting, the Wildlife Conservation Board (WCB) approved approximately $11.5 million in grants to help restore and protect fish and wildlife habitat throughout California. Some of the 12 funded projects will benefit fish and wildlife – including some endangered species – while others will provide the public with access […]

Community: The Following Release is from the Angels Camp PD K-9 Association

Community: The Following Release is from the Angels Camp PD K-9 Association

Angels Camp Ca PRESS RELEASE Nov 19, 2015 The Following Release is from the Angels Camp PD K-9 Association SUBJECT: Angels Camp PD K-9 Association Press Release CONTACT: Todd Fordahl, Tel. (209)352-7078 /toddfordahl@yahoo.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Angels Camp Police Department K-9 Association is requesting some assistance from the community, to replace a valued member […]

Disaster Relief Fund Spurs Widespread Cooperation

Disaster Relief Fund Spurs Widespread Cooperation

Angels Camp, CA…A $100,000 donation from the Amador Community Foundation (ACF) to the Calaveras Community Foundation’s (CCF’s) Disaster Relief Fund is a prime example of how the response to the devastation of the Butte Fire has fostered increased cooperation between the diverse organizations of the Motherlode. “We are very gratified, and frankly a little surprised, […]

Join The Bear Valley Crew This Winter!

Join The Bear Valley Crew This Winter!

Bear Valley, CA….Bear Valley Mountain is hiring for the 2015/16 season. For this year they have even extended the employee shuttle down to Murphys. Join the BV Crew today!! Bear Valley Mountain and Lodge/Village offer a variety of fun and challenging positions in a spectacular and unique mountain environment. Refreshingly different and relaxing, you feel […]

Statewide Ban on Bobcat Trapping to Take Effect Friday

Statewide Ban on Bobcat Trapping to Take Effect Friday

Sacramento Ca The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) reminds bobcat trappers that beginning Friday, Nov. 20, 2015, recreational and commercial bobcat trapping will no longer be allowed in California. At a meeting in Fortuna, Calif. on Aug. 5, 2015, the California Fish and Game Commission adopted regulations to ban bobcat trapping statewide. On […]

Veteran’s Memorial In Murphys Hosted Another Great Tribute To Those Who Have Served

Veteran’s Memorial In Murphys Hosted Another Great Tribute To Those Who Have Served

Murphys, CA…The Beautiful Veteran’s Memorial was filled with Veterans and community members honoring and thanking them for their service. It was another great community event. The Ebbetts Pass Veterans Memorial District and community members including the Kautz Family have made this memorial one of the best in the entire region. We have full video and […]

Central Sierra AMA Benefit Premier Of Warren Miller’s Chasing Shadows Is Nov. 21st In Angels Camp

Central Sierra AMA Benefit Premier Of Warren Miller’s Chasing Shadows Is Nov. 21st In Angels Camp

Angels Camp- On Saturday, November 21, AMA Snowsports brings the the 66th edition of the annual Warren Miller winter sports film back to Angels Camp. This year’s installment of the iconic winter sports film series, Chasing Shadows celebrates why skiers and snowboarders commit themselves every winter to a passion that’s guaranteed to melt away every […]

Calaveras Business Symposium & Expo Highlighted Business Opportunities

Calaveras Business Symposium & Expo Highlighted Business Opportunities

Angels Camp, CA…The Inaugural Calaveras Business Symposium & Expo rolled into Frogtown on November 2nd. It was a full day of exhibits, breakout sessions, coaching and evening mixer & expo. The keynote Speaker at luncheon was Joe McClure, the District Director of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) office in Sacramento. We have video of […]

Don’t Miss Holiday At The Square On November 28th

Don’t Miss Holiday At The Square On November 28th

Copperopolis, CA…Join us for a Fabulous Day! Old Fashioned Holiday at The Square on Saturday, November 28th, 11-7pm!! Our shops will be having wonderful Holiday SALES! Baked Goods, Jams, Jellies and craft vendors! Yummy food! Old Fashioned Carriage Rides with Santa! Get your fresh Christmas Tree at our new Tree lot, Frost Tree The Snowman […]

CDFW Seeks Public Comment on Supplemental Wildlife Plans

CDFW Seeks Public Comment on Supplemental Wildlife Plans

Sacramento Ca The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) seeks public comment on its nine draft companion plans, which will supplement the recently revised 2015 State Wildlife Action Plan (SWAP). The public review period will run from Nov. 16, 2015, through Jan. 15, 2016. In addition, CDFW will hold a public meeting to present […]