Calaveras County Headlines

Sun will follow blast of moisture

Fri, 25 May 2012 22:52 EST

SAN ANDREAS - Rain slicked roads and streets Friday afternoon in the Mother Lode, but forecasters say people who get outdoors this holiday weekend will still have plenty of sunshine.

Many campgrounds open early

Fri, 25 May 2012 22:50 EST

ARNOLD - Summer's starting earlier this year in the Sierra, and campers and the businesses that serve them are glad of it.

Garden tour set for Copperopolis

Fri, 25 May 2012 18:20 EST

The Saddle Creek Garden Club in Copperopolis will hold its annual garden tour from 1 to 4 p.m. June 2.

Kite workshop set for San Andreas

Fri, 25 May 2012 18:19 EST

Space is limited and reservations are required for a kite making workshop from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. June 2 in the San Andreas Town Hall, San Andreas.

Perfect pit stop

Wed, 23 May 2012 18:31 EST

COPPEROPOLIS - Valley dwellers who cruise up Highway 4 to play in the Sierra may find Griff's BBQ & Grill a convenient place to dine before or after.

Register for kite workshop in Lode

Wed, 23 May 2012 18:19 EST

San Andreas will host its ninth annual Kites over Calaveras festival June 2 and 3.

Take a ride on Amador rails

Wed, 23 May 2012 18:17 EST

The sixth annual Ione Rail Fair will take be Saturday and Sunday at the Ione Rail Yard, 430 S. Mill St.

Motorcyclist killed in crash, driver of car involved ID'd

Tue, 22 May 2012 22:21 EST

JACKSON — The Amador County Sheriff's Office identified Bill Gene Curry, 71, of Ione as the motorcyclist killed in a collision on a rural highway Monday afternoon.

Tax error found in audit

Tue, 22 May 2012 21:51 EST

SAN ANDREAS - A state controller audit of Calaveras County recently found that the county miscalculated its property tax payments from 2003 to 2009 and kept $2.7 million that should have gone to the state.

Calaveras tightens up dog laws

Tue, 22 May 2012 21:37 EST

SAN ANDREAS - Calaveras County's Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Tuesday to put more teeth into the county's dog laws.

Bus carrying 66 students hits car

Mon, 21 May 2012 22:36 EST

STOCKTON - No injuries were reported when a bus carrying 66 students from Lincoln High School struck a parked car about 6 p.m. Monday in central Stockton, according to the California Highway Patrol. The crash took place at Harding Way and Pacific Avenue,...

Crash on Hwy. 104 kills motorcyclist

Mon, 21 May 2012 22:34 EST

AMADOR - A 65-year-old Ione man died when his motorcycle and a vehicle collided shortly after 5:30 p.m. Monday, according to the California Highway Patrol. The crash, which is under investigation, took place at Ridge Road and Highway 104, according to...

Water official leaving Calaveras

Mon, 21 May 2012 22:32 EST

SAN ANDREAS - Joone Lopez is leaving her position as general manager of Calaveras County Water District to accept the same job at a much larger water district in Southern California.

Art center question: To be or not to be

Mon, 21 May 2012 22:13 EST

SAN ANDREAS - The dream of building a 500-seat performing arts center at Calaveras High School will either come true soon or not at all.

Columbia set to host historic experience

Mon, 21 May 2012 17:38 EST

History buffs can witness life in a mining camp during the California Gold Rush during "Diggins 1852" May 31 through June 3 at Columbia State Historic Park.