James Jerome “Jerry” Hofstetter 1939 – 2016

James Jerome “Jerry” Hofstetter 1939 – 2016

Murphys, CA…James Jerome “Jerry” Hofstetter passed away in Santa Clara on June 11, 1916. He was born April 19th, 1939, in Stockton, CA and grew up in Jenny Lind. He was a graduate and licensed educator from San Jose State University. He taught for 30 years in the Milpitas School District and had lived, and […]

Authority To Construct Asphalt Hot Plant In Calaveras County California ~ CB Asphalt

Authority To Construct Asphalt Hot Plant In Calaveras County California ~ CB Asphalt

Angels Camp, CA…This press release is a continued effort to notify, update and provide clarity to and for the citizens of Calaveras County with regard to the ongoing efforts by our combined entities to construct and operate a Hot Mixed Asphalt Plant in Calaveras County. CB Asphalt, Chester Bross Construction, Ford Construction, Foothill Materials, Sutton […]

Calaveras County Public Access TV Studio PATV Schedule Through July 21st

Calaveras County Public Access TV Studio PATV Schedule Through July 21st

San Andreas, CA…Calaveras Community TV is located in San Andreas, CA. We are a non-profit organization which helps facilitate the local studio and air original community programming to your home. The goals for PEG Access Television are to promote free speech, foster diverse points of view, encourage communications, create opportunities, encourage artistic expression, expand educational […]

Fuel Your Summer Fun At Calaveras Lumber With $14.99 Propane Exchange Tanks

Fuel Your Summer Fun At Calaveras Lumber With $14.99 Propane Exchange Tanks

Angels Camp, CA…It is summer grilling, camping & all your outdoor activities are in high gear. Calaveras Lumber in Angels Camp now has one of the lowest prices anywhere on propane exchange tanks. Simple, fast, safe & quick…stop by their home improvement store in Angels Camp and they will have you fueled up and ready […]

Caltrans District 10 Weekly Road Report Through July 23rd

Caltrans District 10 Weekly Road Report Through July 23rd

Angels Camp, CA…The latest schedule of road repairs and maintenance that will affect your travels in our area and as you travel. Locally crews will be working on many of our roadways. Below is Caltrans plans for repairs and maintenance on local roads. It shows the route, county and location of the possible repairs. Weather […]

Celebration Of Life On July 30th For George Richard Wendt, Founder Of O.A.R.S

Celebration Of Life On July 30th For George Richard Wendt, Founder Of O.A.R.S

Angels Camp, CA…George Richard Wendt, respected river runner and founder of O.A.R.S. (Outdoor Adventure River Specialists), died on Saturday July 9, 2016. He was 74. George died at the UC Davis Medical Center from complications caused by a non-Hodgkins lymphoma. After initially being diagnosed in late-August of 2015, then following what seemed to be a […]

Shop Local! Sierra Hills, Angels Food & Sierra Hills Natural Food Markets. Weekly Specials Through July 19th

Shop Local! Sierra Hills, Angels Food & Sierra Hills Natural Food Markets.  Weekly Specials Through July 19th

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 Find the Best Selection of Organic Produce at […]

Reminder….Butte Fire Town Hall In Mountain Ranch Tonight

Reminder….Butte Fire Town Hall In Mountain Ranch Tonight

Mountain Ranch, CA…Don’t Forget “The Butte Fire Recovery Town Hall Meeting”! Bring any questions or concerns regarding Hazard Tree Removal. Complete your Right-of-Entry Permit. Wednesday July 13th from 5 p.m.-7 p.m at the Mt. Ranch Town Hall. 8049 Washington St. Mt Ranch. More on the subject… BUTTE FIRE RECOVERY-HAZARD TREE REMOVAL – On Private Property […]

Sacramento Man Arrested On Drug & Warrant Issues

Sacramento Man Arrested On Drug & Warrant Issues

Angels Camp, CA…On July 11th, 2016 at approximately 11:35 PM an officer from the Angels Camp Police Department made a traffic stop on a vehicle for a window tint infraction, near the intersection of N. Main Street and Dogtown Road. While the officer was speaking with the occupants of the vehicle he was informed by […]

Yosemite Institutes Fire Restrictions

Yosemite Institutes Fire Restrictions

Yosemite, CA…Yosemite National Park is experiencing high fire danger, along with continued hot and dry weather patterns. Due to current and predicted fire conditions and fire behavior, the Superintendent of Yosemite National Park implemented Stage 1 Fire Restrictions until further notice. By order of the Superintendent Yosemite National Park and under authority of Title 36, […]

WWII Veteran Robert Dean Kincanon 1922 – 2016

WWII Veteran Robert Dean Kincanon 1922 – 2016

San Andreas, CA…Dean was born in Waterford, CA on July 4th, 1922 and passed away peacefully on June 29, 2016 at Avalon Healthcare with Wanda & Lance Oneto by his side. He attended Oakdale High School. After school he entered the Army where he was a member of the 45th Tank Battalion in WWII driving […]

The 28th Annual Murphys Gold Rush Street Faire is October 1st, 2016! Reserve Your Booth Space!!

The 28th Annual Murphys Gold Rush Street Faire is October 1st, 2016!  Reserve Your Booth Space!!

Murphys, CA…One of two major fundraising events hosted by Feeney Park. Your participation supports youth athletics, a skate park, a disc golf course and many happy dog walks. Now accepting applications from artists, and non-profits interested in joining a fun festive day with public attendance expected at 9,000! Tow simultaneous events, the Street Faire and […]

It’s Homecoming Weekend In Murphys

It’s Homecoming Weekend In Murphys

Murphys, CA…July 15 to July 24, 2016 – Measure for Measure at the Black Bart Playhouse – Call 209-728-8422 for tickets and information. July 13, 2016 – Locals Night at the Milliaire Tasting Room with Fresh Perception – Live music and wine by the bottle or the glass – You don’t have to be a […]

Three Injured In Early Morning Explosion

Three Injured In Early Morning Explosion

Vallecito, CA…We would like to than Sgt. Josh Crabtree from the Calaveras Bomb Squad (The Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit) for spending a few minutes with on scene of an explosion that happened just before 5am this morning that injured three. An approximately 6 inch long explosive device detonated and injured the parties. Two of the […]

Fire Update….Hwy 4 Now Open After 20 Acre Grass Fire

Fire Update….Hwy 4 Now Open After 20 Acre Grass Fire

Copperopolis, Ca….A 20 acre grass fire temporarily closed Hwy 4 in the Copperopolis. Hwy 4 has reopened but there are still localized closures. Residents can get back into homes on Little John but Hodson & Horseshoe are still closed. Let’s be careful out there…. Incident: 00278 Type: Report of Fire Location: Sr4 / Horseshoe Dr […]

Bear Valley Alums Erik Arvidsson & Keely Cashman Nominated For The 2016 – 2017 US Alpine Ski Team

Bear Valley Alums Erik Arvidsson & Keely Cashman Nominated For The 2016 – 2017 US Alpine Ski Team

Park City, UT…The U.S. Alpine Ski Team has announced its nominations for the 2016-17 season. Nominations include those active athletes who qualified based on published selection criteria in the prior season. Each athlete accepting the nomination to U.S. Alpine Ski Team receives a high level of world-class program support, along with access to the USSA […]

Traffic Update….Overturned Vehicle Near Hwy 120 & Hamilton Station Loop

Traffic Update….Overturned Vehicle Near Hwy 120 & Hamilton Station Loop

Groveland, CA…CHP reported an overturned vehicle collision near Hamilton Station Loop Road and Hwy 120. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00491 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Hamilton Station Loop Rd / Sr120 Loc Desc: BUCK MEADOWS 2 MI JSO 120 Lat/Lon: 37.814053 -120.067918 Close Detail Information 3:33 PM 8 [17] 1185 ALREADY CALLED […]

The Revitalized Murphys Homecoming Is July 16th! Don’t Miss It!

The Revitalized Murphys Homecoming Is July 16th!  Don’t Miss It!

Murphys, CA…For many years, Murphys Homecoming was a much anticipated and well-attended annual event. It was a time for residents, their friends from neighboring communities, and the people who had moved away to gather for a Norman Rockwell like day of fun, games, music, picnics, and camaraderie. It was a big deal. In recent years, […]

The Great Calaveras County Cannabis Debate Is Tuesday, July 12, 2016

The Great Calaveras County Cannabis Debate Is Tuesday, July 12, 2016

Murphys, CA…Join us for an Lively Conversation Regarding two November Ballot Measures: Commercial Cannabis Cultivation in Calaveras County. Legalization of Marijuana in California. Proponent for the Calaveras County Measure to Regulate Cannabis Cultivation: Merita Callaway – Calaveras County Supervisor – 1993/2014. Arguing for a County Measure to Ban Commercial Cannabis Cultivation: Bill McManus – Calaveras […]

Another Series Of Master Food Preserving Classes Start On July 13th.

Another Series Of Master Food Preserving Classes Start On July 13th.

Jackson, CA…The Master Food Preservers of Amador/Calaveras Counties will be presenting three more classes in July. July 13th, PRESSURE CANNING, 6:30-8:30pm. FREE Does the thought of using a pressure canner scare you? We will explain how a pressure canner works and the multiple safety features included on every modern canner. Build your confidence in pressure […]

Fire Update…Great Work By Ground & Air Firefighters Keep Fire To 5 Acres On Whiskey Slide

Fire Update…Great Work By Ground & Air Firefighters Keep Fire To 5 Acres On Whiskey Slide

Mokelumne Hill, CA…Great work by air and ground units & crews kept a vegetation fire to 5 acres in the Whiskey Slide and Jesus Maria Road area. Let’s be careful out there… Incident: 00262 Type: Report of Fire Location: Whiskey Slide Rd / Jesus Maria Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.289631 -120.598351 Close Detail Information NO […]