2022-08-10

Photo Gallery: Scott’s Distributing vs. Benchwarmers Men’s Softball Championship (8/10/22)



Scott’s Distributing beat the Benchwarmers 18-5 Aug. 10 in White Pines. Photos by Guy Dossi

Sheriff’s Log & Felony Booking Log: Aug. 1 – Aug. 7



Sheriff’s LogMonday, Aug. 1Theft3:20 a.m., Valley Springs – Theft; coin box in bathroom is missing off the wall as well as the shower heads. Report taken. South Petersburg Road.Burglary4:20 p.m., Wallace – Burglary, not in progress; report taken. Camanche Parkway South.Suspicious person8:12 p.m., West Point – Suspicious person; one detained. Report taken. Highway 26 and Barney Way.Tuesday, Aug. 2Disturbance11:09 a.m., […]

My happy place: 3 years in to my ‘California adventure’


Opinion


Three years ago, a dust-covered 10-foot U-Haul truck made its way from the flat lands and open skies of Nebraska to the treacherously twisting roads of the foothills—traveling across Colorado and Utah, through Nevada, and finally coming to a stop in the shade of the great oaks, cedar, and pines in the unincorporated township of Wilseyville. The truck had crossed […]

My thanks to the Enterprise staff for the work they do



EditorThe article “Happy newspaper year” has spurred me to write to you. I am a long-time subscriber of the Enterprise and definitely believe in having an active local press. My sister reads it, too, when she visits from Lake County, an area similar to Calaveras. She dropped her local paper because it mostly had reprints from state and national outlets […]

Public Meetings: Aug. 11- Aug. 17



San Andreas Sanitary District BoardThurs., Aug. 11, 8 a.m.District Office675 Gold Oak Road, San AndreasCalaveras County Planning CommissionThurs., Aug. 11, 9 a.m.Board of Supervisors Chambers, Government Center891 Mountain Ranch Road, San AndreasMurphys Sanitary District BoardThurs., Aug. 11, 10 a.m.District office15 Ernest St., Suite A, MurphysAngels Camp Planning CommissionThurs., Aug. 11, 6 p.m.Angels Camp Fire Dept.1404 Vallecito Road, Angels CampCentral Calaveras […]

Frank Elizondo records a hole-in-one; team game play continues


La Contenta Senior Golf

The excitement of playing a bogey points contest for seniors on July 25 was overwhelmed by the first hole-in-one in Frank Elizondo’s career. Groupies can be finicky and hadn’t noticed how good-looking Frank is until he obtained this earth-shattering event on hole No. 8 at La Contenta Golf Club in Valley Springs. Now, they can’t get enough of him. Were […]

Remembering David Toll, ‘Minister of Truth’ and true son of Nevada



On a pleasant summer afternoon, we gathered together at the Jones Mansion in Gold Hill to celebrate a Nevada life well lived—extremely well lived.Several of us stood patiently in line to articulate our encomiums.Nevada has lost a favorite son, and the world has lost a sage. David Toll was the SS Tahoe, the V&T Railroad, and the CC Mint, incarnate. […]

Darwin Jay Parrish



Darwin grew up as a country boy and learned how to farm raising animals and crops. Darwin Jay Parrish was born on May 22, 1961. He was the only child to Ruby Lucille (Skelly) and John. Darwin’s mother passed away when he was 13, and John never remarried.Darwin grew up and lived in Murphys where he made lifetime friends. Darwin […]

Photo Gallery: Bret Harte Volleyball Season Preview



Bret Harte volleyball practiced at Bob Bach Gym in San Andreas. Photos by Guy Dossi