Christopher Bates, 34, of San Andreas, was arrested on Thursday morning after backing his 2002 Mercedes into the sheriff’s substation in Arnold, according to a press release from California Highway Patrol (CHP).
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A local man suffered major injuries on Tuesday afternoon after attempting to pass a motorhome on his motorcycle on Highway 49 between San Andreas and Angels Camp, according to a press release from the California Highway Patrol (CHP).
The Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office Marijuana Enforcement Team (MET) served five search warrants between July 7 and July 15, resulting in the seizure of 1,812 growing marijuana plants and 267 pounds of processed marijuana with an estimated value exceeding $2.1 million, according to a press…
The county’s cannabis program is experiencing growth, and the eradication of illegal grows is on the rise.
Passersby on Highway 4 have probably noticed some activity at the old Avery Saloon in recent weeks.
A town hall meeting at Murphys Community Park drew a large crowd on July 26, with local officials fielding residents’ questions about crime, traffic issues and public safety.
The last time Angels Camp native TJ Dillashaw stood in a UFC octagon with an opponent staring him in the eyes, was in January, 2019. In that bout, Dillashaw, who typically fights in the bantamweight division, dropped down to the flyweight division to take on champion Henry Cejudo. The bout e…
Terri Strunck sat in a black folding camping chair next to Bob, her husband of 41 years, on an unseasonably cool late-afternoon day at Murphys Park. For many people passing by, perhaps on their way to a picnic or to splash around in the nearby creek, they may have not taken a second glance a…
An inflow of COVID-19 relief dollars is encouraging some school districts to offer more educational opportunities to students than ever before, though an apprehension remains that the well may soon run dry.
With the rise in home prices since March of 2020, locals are finding it increasingly difficult to find housing.
A Stockton man is suspected to have committed suicide on Monday by jumping from a water tower in Valley Springs.
A resident of Arnold has reported seeing a large mountain lion pass through their property on Laurel Circle in the Lilac Park neighborhood around 6 a.m. Sunday morning.
A 53-year-old man from Valley Springs died in a single-motorcycle crash just after midnight on Friday.
A young filmmaker is rising from the ashes of her own rocky childhood through the whimsical imagery and resilient message of her latest short film, “The Phoenix,” which is being shot this week at a home in Arnold.
Since California joined the Union in 1850, there have been over 200 attempts to break up the state.
The Henry Fire, which ignited during a lightning storm in the Carson-Iceberg Wilderness last month, has led to the closure of an area of the Stanislaus National Forest (SNF) between Spicer Reservoir and Highland Lakes.
COVID-19 infections are on the rise, once again, in Calaveras County, while daily vaccination numbers have flattened.
At the first in-person meeting since the Angels Camp City Council began to meet remotely, the council appointed Caroline Schirato on Tuesday to fill a vacancy left by the resignation of Jeremy Leonard.
The following press release was issued by the Calaveras County Water District.
In May of 2019, Jack Garamendi got a first-hand look at what it takes to be a champion. As a freshman, Garamendi was the young runner on a Calaveras boys’ track team filled with experienced stars.
While many public events were canceled last year, county residents could still count on CalaverasGROWN’s certified farmers’ markets.
The United States Geological Survey (USGS) is reporting multiple earthquakes, including a 5.9 magnitude near Smith Valley and a 4.8 magnitude near Stockton, that rattled Northern California at around 4 p.m. on Thursday.
A longtime Intensive Care Unit (ICU) nurse at Mark Twain Medical Center (MTMC) recently achieved her dream.
Some fire districts in rural California are struggling to staff their stations as the state and federal government are hiring thousands of firefighters at better rates of pay.
Two additional Calaveras County residents have died from a COVID-19 related illness.
Grant money totaling $34,000 will be award in January of 2022 as part of a local effort to address community health needs.
Kadyn Rolleri got an unexpected life lesson early in her high school career that she didn’t ignore.
Viewers everywhere now have the chance to watch ‘First Date’ at home and in select theatres, starting Friday.
There won’t be fireworks this year in Calaveras County due to the recent ban, but there is still plenty of fun to be had this Fourth of July weekend!
While going out to live music this summer will offer county residents a good way to return to pre-pandemic life, one local show will offer audiences a chance to go back in time even further.
The following press release was issued by the Calaveras County Sheriff's Office.
2019 Miss Calaveras Katherine Sharp came in fifth place at the 2021 Miss California Competition on June 25 in Fresno, earning a spot in the Miss California court as fourth runner-up.
The following press release was issued by the Calaveras County Office of Education.
The following press release was issued by the Calaveras County Office of Education.
Although public fireworks events at Ironstone Vineyards and New Hogan Lake have been canceled this year, county residents can still head to neighboring Tuolumne County for an annual display.
How do you want to be remembered at Bret Harte High School?
The following press release was issued by the Calaveras County Administrative Office.
Calaveras Community Foundation (CCF) will be accepting applications for its annual competitive grants program from July 1 through July 31.
Due to dry conditions, fire restrictions have been enacted within the Moderate Fire Hazard Area (MFHA) of the Stanislaus National Forest beginning Thursday through the end of the year.
The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors approved County Administrative Officer Christa Von Lotta’s recommended budget for fiscal year 2021-2022 at a meeting on Tuesday.
Sierra Hope and The Resource Connection are hosting an online auction this weekend to raise funds for Sierra Hope’s housing and homeless prevention programs and The Resource Connection’s Food Bank.
Frogtown Destruction Derby
By the time the gates opened at 11 a.m. on June 19 at the Calaveras County Fairgrounds, the temperature had already topped 100 degrees. But that didn’t stop die-hard Celtic enthusiasts from turning out in droves.
When Katherine Sharp takes to the Miss California stage this week, she brings with her a set of descriptors that aren’t historically typical to the competition.
A San Andreas man was killed on Monday when his pickup truck overturned.
Authorities are searching for the bodies of three drowning victims in New Melones Lake after two individuals reportedly entered the water and did not resurface on Sunday. A third unrelated victim, who reportedly drowned on June 15, has not yet been recovered.
Sierra Pacific Industries (SPI) is closing its California forestlands to public access beginning June 21 due to extreme drought conditions and wildfire danger.
Although some teenagers have trouble leaving the nest after high school, one 18-year-old was flying solo the day of his graduation.
Following the county’s lead, the Angels Camp City Council voted to ban the use and sale of fireworks within city limits until the end of November at a meeting on Tuesday.
When Angelina DeLeon put pen to paper in December of 2020 and committed to attend and play softball at the University of Mississippi, the Calaveras High School senior had her future all mapped out.
