Thanksgiving of 2022 wasn’t what Sara Tutthill thought it would be five months ago.
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The holidays are upon us, which also means shopping season is here, despite tighter budgets caused by inflation. While traditional shopping avenues may see lower sales this year, it hasn't stopped local makers from producing their handcrafted wares. At the 1st Annual Meander Ranch Boutique R…
In an Enterprise poll last week, over 52% of respondents answered “yes” to the question, “Will the higher cost of goods/food commodities impact your holiday plans this year?”
The Angels Camp City Council approved two downtown parcels for registration in the City of Angels Register of Cultural Resources (City of Angels RCR). The parcels include 1195, 1197, and 1201 South Main Street and 1200 Rasberry Lane. This means that the structures on the parcel would be reco…
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Matthew Albright is the new postmaster for Angels Camp after his oath was administered by Postmaster General Louis DeJoy, alongside 31 other postmasters throughout California, which included Albright’s wife and new postmaster for Arnold, Tammi Albright, according to a press release.
A Murphys couple has requested that Six Flags Entertainment Corporation cover the cost of their daughter’s ER visit after she was allegedly struck in the head by a cell phone while riding a roller coaster.
The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors adopted multiple recognitions and acknowledgments at the Nov. 8 meeting. They also heard from concerned citizens of the Lakeside Mobile Estates in Rail Road Flat.
Crowds lined the streets of downtown Copperopolis to pay tribute to local veterans on Veterans Day, Nov. 11. The parade was put on by the Copperopolis Veteran of Foreign Affairs Post (VFW Post 12118). An early morning pancake breakfast, hosted by the Copperopolis Community Center, kicked off…
The San Andreas Area California Highway Patrol (CHP) office has announced a “regional traffic safety campaign” using grant funds to “encourage safe driving behaviors and help deter dangerous driving habits” in Calaveras and Alpine counties.
On Nov. 10, guests gathered at Greenhorn Creek Resort in Angels Camp for the unveiling of the first robot in Calaveras County healthcare, the Mako SmartRobotics by the Stryker Corporation.
Twain Harte-based geologist and archaeologist Richard Lundin recently announced a discovery that he believes could be a remedy for the current slump in the U.S. economy, while also helping to clean up old tailings left behind by mining activities of the past.
Despite ongoing drought conditions, the recent turn in wet weather has skiers and snow lovers rejoicing. While those at lower elevations saw several rainy days last week, higher parts of the county were getting inches to feet of snow.
The Nov. 8 midterm elections saw a turnout of 21,459 of 32,137 (66.77%) registered voters casting ballots. This is higher than the statewide primary where 47.78% of voters turned out, but lower than the 2018 midterms where 71% of voters cast ballots.
An unidentified male died sometime during the evening on Nov. 8 when his car overturned.
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Tammi Albright is the new postmaster for Arnold after her oath was administered by Postmaster General Louis DeJoy, alongside 31 other postmasters throughout California, which included Albright’s husband and fellow postmaster Matthew Albright, according to a press release.
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On Saturday, Nov. 5, the town of Murphys again welcomed visitors from near and far to celebrate the traditional Mexican holiday of Dia de los Muertos, or “Day of the Dead,” after a two-year hiatus due to Covid.
Calaveras County, like many other counties in California, is classified as being under extreme and exceptional drought conditions, according to drought.gov. Many are hoping that the recent wave of much-needed rain will help alleviate some of the drought conditions. However, experts say Calif…
McKensey Middleton, a Calaveras County native and former Saddle Queen, took the title of Miss Rodeo California 2023 at the three-day pageant and competition at the Cal Poly SLO Rodeo Arena in San Luis Obispo last month.
Calaveras County residents gathered at the San Andreas Town Hall for the 12th annual Diwali Dinner, hosted by the local Sikh community on Nov. 4. This is the first time the event has been held outside of Angels Camp due to an increase in attendance. This is also the first Diwali Dinner after…
The City of Angels Camp approved multiple items at the Nov. 1 city council meeting. The first was a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the Utica Water and Power Authority (UWPA) and the City of Angels Emergency Generator for Backup Power.
On Oct. 7, two Bret Harte Union High School students released their first studio album, ‘holding on to maybe’ under the name of the duo’s vocalist, Ezra James. James and bandmate Carston Weidmann are both seniors at Bret Harte and have played multiple sports– Weidmann playing baseball and …
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The History Channel’s popular show “American Pickers” is coming to California this January and looking for private collections to explore.
As we near Election Day, many parents are fighting for the chance to serve on their local school boards, and some are promising radical changes if elected.
City, county, and state leaders gathered in San Andreas on Oct. 28 for the 7th annual State of the County forum to talk about “critical issues facing the county.”
With Election Day right around the corner, perhaps the most controversial Calaveras County measure on the ballot is Measure A.
At the Oct. 25 Board of Supervisors meeting, Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) Director Cori Allen and Planning Director Gabriel Elliot gave a presentation on housing programs in Calaveras County.
The Museum of West Calaveras History, the world's smallest mobile museum, has been awarded a fully funded grant totaling $1,650 from the Calaveras Community Foundation (CCF).
In the early morning at the Calaveras County Search and Rescue (CCSAR) facility located in Arnold, volunteers gathered with coffee in-hand to begin planning that day's training exercise.
Calaveras County Search and Rescue (SAR) has recovered human remains in a rugged area near Glencoe.
Having grown up living mostly in urban areas, I’ve never had a personal relationship with any members of my local law enforcement, fire departments, or other civil servants. In fact, the only interactions I had were tinged with fear and anxiety—getting pulled over for traffic violations, the…
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A series of prescribed burns are underway this fall at Calaveras Big Trees State Park.
One of Calaveras County’s own fought his way to the top in the state level finals for the 2022 Best Warrior Competition. Deputy Kyle Johnson, of the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office, competed against the best non-commissioned officers the competition had to offer and won second place.
Both the Angels Camp City Council and the Calaveras County Board of Supervisors received a presentation at their Oct. 18 meetings from the Central Sierra Economic Development District.
An explosion and fire at an illegal butane honey oil lab destroyed half of a residence and an entire outbuilding, endangering neighbors surrounding Meadow Oaks Drive in Burson on Oct. 19.
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The Mark Twain Union Elementary School District (MTUESD) met on Oct. 13 with architect Alexis Persinger of Persinger Architects and state aid consultant Chris DeLong of Hancock Park and DeLong, Inc., to discuss different construction projects in the district.
The Calaveras County Chamber of Commerce held a first-of-its-kind Rural Chamber Summit on Oct. 13-14 at Ironstone Vineyards in Murphys.
At the Oct. 11 board of supervisors meeting, the board approved a proclamation naming October 2022 as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, as well as a proclamation allowing Whiskey Slide Farms, LLC, to cultivate marijuana on its property.
The Union Public Utility District (UPUD), City of Angels Camp (COA), and Utica Water and Power Authority (UWPA) have issued a drought warning asking residents and businesses to voluntarily cut back on water usage by 15%.
In August of 2022, retired fire chief Dave Baugher, of Arnold, completed hiking the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT), one of the country’s most sought-after nature trail experiences.
The San Andreas Sanitary District (SASD) has begun construction on a long-planned collections system project that will see the replacement of existing sewer lines from Treat Avenue through Pixley Avenue. Sections of this project stretch along San Andreas Creek, which runs through Turner Park…
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of this newspaper’s owner and publisher, our own guiding light, Ralph Alldredge.
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Bear Valley Resort in Alpine County has announced it will be hosting The World Pro Ski Tour (WPST) in February.
