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Calaveras secures a season sweep of Bret Harte on the softball diamond
For the 36th game in a row, the Calaveras High School softball team picked up a victory over the Bret Harte Bullfrogs. Calaveras beat Bret Harte 10-1 on Friday afternoon in Angels Camp. The Red Hawks scored three runs in the top of the first inning, then added one run...
Sonora Woman Arrested For Stalking
Sonora, CA – A Sonora woman is being held without bail after she allegedly violated a restraining order. A report of a restraining order violation to Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Office dispatch recently sent deputies to a residence on the 15000 block of Blue Bell Road West, near Mountain Lily Road, east of Wards Ferry Road. The victim called dispatch and advised that 36-year-old Fantasia Baker of Sonora had violated a valid restraining order by showing up at his residence.
Authorities Eradicate Over 500 Marijuana Plants In Valley Springs Raid
Calaveras, CA– On April 26th, the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant in the 200 block of Bright Star Road, resulting in the eradication of 535 marijuana plants from a residential property. The operation, conducted by the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Department’s (MET) Team, aimed to combat illegal marijuana cultivation and protect public safety.
New Charges For Tuolumne County Inmate Who Shouted Threat At Deputy
Sonora, CA – A Soulsbyville man already in the Tuolumne County Jail faces new charges after making deadly threats. On Tuesday, April 23, 2024, around 12:30 p.m., a Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Deputy at the Dambacher Detention Center, off Old Wards Ferry Road in Sonora, was guarding the unit where 42-year-old Daniel Louis Dishman was in a safety cell. It is designed to house inmates who are considered dangerous to other inmates, staff, or suicidal. Sheriff’s officials relayed that Dishman reportedly yelled at the deputy, “I’m going to kill all you cops!”
Bret Harte secures playoff berth with decisive victory over Sonora
For the third year in a row, the Bret Harte High School baseball team has punched its ticket to the postseason. On Wednesday afternoon, Bret Harte officially qualified for the playoffs with an 11-7 home victory over the Sonora Wildcats in Angels Camp. Bret Harte is alone in second place in the league standings.
Children’s advocacy center rededicated as Kelli’s House
The Resource Connection’s Calaveras Children’s Advocacy Center in Valley Springs was rededicated as Kelli’s House on April 24. A ceremony was held at the center in recognition of this renaming, which honored Kelli Coane, whose vision it was to establish a children’s advocacy center in Calaveras County.
Structure Fire In Jamestown Last Night
Jamestown, CA — A structure fire in Jamestown last night destroyed a detached garage. The flames broke out just after 9 p.m. in the garage on the 17800 block of Highway 108 between Harvard Mine Road and Woods Way. CAL Fire reports that when firefighters arrived on the scene, flames were shooting out of the garage, which was 75% engulfed. They added that a nearby structure was also threatened. Crews were able to knock down the blaze in just under 10 minutes. No injuries were reported. The garage was destroyed and what ignited the fire is under investigation.
End of April Parades, Plays and More Mother Lode Events
There is a dog parade, a mutt march and more events happening this weekend. The ‘Who Let The Dogs Out’ Parade will take place at 11 am on Saturday in Twain Harte. The family event is open to dogs trained to walk on a leash who are socially friendly. Parade registration begins at 10 am and there will be awards for best dressed dog, best trick performer and more. Proceeds for the event go to help Friends of the Animal Community (FOAC) as detailed here.
Nobis, Laura Jean
Laura Jean Nobis , age 55 of Twain Harte CA, born August 10, 1968 in San Francisco CA, passed away April 30, 2024 at her residence in Twain Harte CA. Terzich & Wilson Cremation – Funeral Home entrusted with Cremation Services. Date of Death: 04/30/2024. Age: 55. Residence: Twain...
Tuolumne County man dies after being run over by his own vehicle
MOCCASIN, Calif. — A Groveland man died Thursday after being run over by his own pickup truck. According to the California Highway Patrol, it happened around 8:40 a.m. at the stop sign for Old Priest Grade and State Route 120, near Moccasin. CHP says the 68-year-old man “partially exited”...
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