Editor’s note: The Old Timers Museum in Murphys recently made the decision to close citing many reasons. What follows is a letter from the organization’s board about the decision.
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Inside of the Bret Harte High School gymnasium, there are banners high on the walls that have the championship years of every championship team. There are blue section championship banners and state championship banners on display. Those banners are a small token of the teams, players and co…
While the first application period for the California Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program came to a close on Wednesday, the dates for the second round were announced on Thursday.
Updated 7:15 p.m., 1/14/21: Dignity Health Mark Twain Medical Center has partnered with Calaveras County Public Health to vaccinate people living in Calaveras County who are 65 years of age and older.
This week, enjoy the visual and musical arts from the comfort of your home!
The Murphys Business Association (MBA) recently announced that Murphys Irish Day 2021 has been postponed indefinitely due to the spread of COVID-19.
A second round COVID-19 relief funds will leave some Calaveras County schools high and dry.
While most county residents would probably agree on the need to improve cell phone service in the area, the installation of new cell towers is often controversial.
The following press release was issued by Calaveras Public Health.
Three members of the Calaveras County Board of Supervisors were sworn into office this week.
Calaveras County Public Health, in partnership with Mark Twain Medical Center Dignity Health, will begin administering free COVID-19 vaccinations on Jan. 18 to residents over the age of 75.
There is far too much to say when a full life comes to an end. To encapsulate the testimonies of a community so profoundly touched by one man is a monumental challenge, particularly when that man has lived the life of Bob Trinchero.
The following press release was issued by Calaveras Public Health.
Some of the stories that recall the 365 days that made up that notorious year of 2020 are not always appealing, but there is usually a visual component to these stories that captures a moment that says so much more than words can ever describe.
The following press release was issued by Mark Twain Medical Center Dignity Health.
While most have heard of the Iditarod dogsled race in Alaska, fewer know about the competition that usually breaks the trail for that race each year.
The following press release was issued by Calaveras Public Health.
As COVID-19 rages through Central Valley hospitals, Calaveras County’s only hospital waits with bated breath.
The Calaveras County Public Health Division recently announced that two free COVID-19 testing events will be held in the county this week.
The following press release was issued by the Calaveras County Office of Economic & Community Development.
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a winter storm warning for the western Sierra Nevada above 5,500 feet from 4 a.m. on Monday until 4 a.m. on Tuesday.
Usher in the new year by feeding your creativity with these upcoming artistic opportunities!
While Shutter Tree Park’s namesake has long been absent from the park, a project organized by local artist Anne Cook has put the shutter tree back in its rightful place.
Update: The deadline for submitting applications for the first round has been extended until the end of the day on Jan. 13.
Calaveras County’s lackluster government center is being transformed into a destination in its own right, thanks to one man with a vision.
The following press release was issued by Calaveras Public Health.
The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors appointed an interim director of the public works department and an interim director of the health and human services agency at a special board meeting on Dec. 22.
The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire) Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit (TCU) announced on Monday that it is transitioning out of fire season.
Those dreaming of a white Christmas are in luck, as snow is forecast for the Sierra Nevada Friday evening.
The Santa’s Express program helps many families in need on Monday. At the Resource Connection Food Bank in San Andreas, families receive free care packages with food for the holiday meals, as well as a special gift at the end of the drive-through line that included a $100 gift card to Save M…
The California Fire Foundation recently announced that it is delivering one new vehicle each to 10 fire departments across the state, including West Point Fire Protection District (WPFPD), which received a new Chevrolet truck on Tuesday.
A traffic stop on an all-terrain vehicle in Mountain Ranch recently led to an arrest for possession of stolen property.
The following press release was issued by Calaveras Public Health.
The Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office Marijuana Enforcement Team (MET) recently seized marijuana and firearms at a residence in San Andreas.
The Calaveras County 2019-20 Grand Jury has released a report addressing citizen complaints of a backlog of properties at the county Assessor’s Office which has caused hefty, unexpected bills sent to taxpayers and an undetermined amount of revenue loss to county funds.
Late packages are the norm during the high-demand holiday season, but the COVID-19 pandemic has created a perfect storm for historic delays.
Foothill Village in Angels Camp is under new ownership, and upgrades are planned for the assisted living facility.
Once upon a time, families and friends would gather for the holidays, making merry and exchanging gifts. While that might not be the case in 2020, it’s still possible to treat yourself to a little decadent dessert or drink.
The following press release was issued by Calaveras Public Health.
A head-on collision that occurred the morning of Dec. 18 on Vallecito Road, south of Highway 4, resulted in a fatality and one driver seriously injured.
At a meeting of the Angels Camp City Council on Dec. 15, the council appointed a new mayor and a new council member, and four members of the City of Angels Fire Department were recognized for their service.
The following press release was issued by Calaveras Public Health.
Dignity Health Mark Twain Medical Center (MTMC) staff in San Andreas became the first people in Calaveras County to be vaccinated against COVID-19 Thursday evening.
At a Calaveras County Board of Supervisors meeting on Dec. 8, the board held a public hearing and unanimously approved a resolution of necessity to acquire property interests through eminent domain in order to carry out the State Route 4 Wagon Trail Project.
Most would look at an empty piece of land off Highway 26 and think it was good for nothing more than grazing cattle. Donna Whitaker saw it was perfect for a smart retirement.
Reported from Calaveras County Department of Public Works:
With most indoor venues closed during the stay-at-home order, check out these fun outdoor activities to (safely) fill your weekend.
A cluttered, half-finished set lies silently in wait of the limelight that never came. Lonely Christmas decorations and miscellaneous props fill the dark corners of a cavernous, chilly space.
Kevin Russell Szigeti, 25, of San Jose, was arrested on drug and weapons charges following a traffic stop west of Copperopolis on Monday.
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a winter weather advisory for the west slope of the northern Sierra Nevada above 5,000 feet from 9 p.m. on Wednesday until 10 a.m. on Thursday.
Mark Twain Medical Center (MTMC) has pledged $50,000 annually to support Career Technical Education (CTE) programs in Calaveras County.
