Calaveras County Headlines

Kite event set for San Andreas

Mon, 20 May 2013 22:58 EST

SAN ANDREAS - Kites will fly again over San Andreas on June 2 as the San Andreas Merchants Association hosts its Kites Over Calaveras festival at the San Andreas Ball Park on Mountain Ranch Road.

Officially fire season at Yosemite

Mon, 20 May 2013 22:56 EST

YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK - Fire season began Monday in Yosemite National Park, park officials announced.

Frog-jump title stays in the family

Sun, 19 May 2013 22:40 EST

ANGELS CAMP - Kitchells understand frogs.

Fowler family's troubles detailed in court papers

Thu, 16 May 2013 22:59 EST

SAN ANDREAS - Even before April 27, when 8-year-old Leila Fowler was fatally stabbed in her home near Valley Springs, the Fowler family had troubles.

Calaveras fair leaps into action today

Thu, 16 May 2013 09:15 EST

ANGELS CAMP - Grab your frog and head for the hills.

Brother does not enter plea in murder case

Wed, 15 May 2013 22:44 EST

SAN ANDREAS - A 12-year-old boy accused of killing his sister uttered few words and displayed little emotion as he was indicted for murder Wednesday in a Calaveras County courtroom.

Computer upgrade gives Calaveras officials sticker shock

Wed, 15 May 2013 22:35 EST

SAN ANDREAS - Calaveras County may spend almost $4 million over the next decade to replace the computer systems that manage tax collections, property records, assessments and other essential functions, officials said this week.

Calaveras' blueprint hits another roadblock

Wed, 15 May 2013 22:34 EST

SAN ANDREAS - After seven years of work, Calaveras County still doesn't have an updated General Plan, and it now appears that it will take another year and a half.

Brother appears in court on charges he murdered his sister (UPDATED: 5:52 p.m.)

Wed, 15 May 2013 17:59 EST

SAN ANDREAS – The 12-year-old defendant, in a blue-gray jumpsuit and with closely cropped hair, told a judge this morning he understood the charges he was facing and understood his rights.

Charge second degree for boy

Wed, 15 May 2013 09:07 EST

VALLEY SPRINGS - A 12-year-old Valley Springs boy was formally charged with murder Tuesday in connection with the death of Leila Fowler, 72 hours after he was arrested on suspicion of killing his 8-year-old sister, authorities said.

Dry conditions prompt season

Tue, 14 May 2013 22:22 EST

SAN ANDREAS - The Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit of the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection is officially in fire season.

Dune buggy rolls over, pinning teen

Mon, 13 May 2013 22:40 EST

COPPEROPOLIS - A teenager from Ripon suffered major injuries when the off-road dune buggy he was driving overturned Sunday afternoon on private property in the Copperopolis area of Calaveras County, the California Highway Patrol reported.

Lode grand jury criticizes fire department

Mon, 13 May 2013 22:34 EST

MOKELUMNE HILL - The Calaveras County grand jury has issued a report criticizing the Mokelumne Hill Fire Protection District.

Dad: Son is innocent until I see evidence

Mon, 13 May 2013 22:19 EST

VALLEY SPRINGS - The father of a 12-year-old boy arrested in the stabbing death of his 8-year-old sister says he believes his son is innocent until he is shown evidence that proves otherwise.

Dad wants evidence of son's role in daughter's stabbing (UPDATED: 4:06 p.m.)

Mon, 13 May 2013 16:06 EST

VALLEY SPRINGS, Calif. (AP) — The father of a 12-year-old boy accused of fatally stabbing his 8-year-old sister said Monday he will believe his son is innocent until he sees evidence that proves otherwise.