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“I told him I knew that he had killed my brother and mother,” DeRoche said. “He grinned like a Cheshire Cat and told me, 'It has been 20 years, and they haven’t got me yet. They’re not going to.'”
“After 30 years. … That’s about all I can say.”
Healy told those in the courtroom that he would be sentencing Donald Jackson, 27, on Jan. 31 at 1:30 p.m. He apologized for the delay, but said he needed time to review additional information in a case that began with Dec. 23, 2018 collision on Pettinger Road in Wallace.
After an hour of emotional impact statements from friends and family of Chelsea Lund, Calaveras County Superior Court Judge Timothy Healy delayed the sentencing of a Wallace man.
Visiting Judge Robert F. Moody refused to issue a sentence on the grounds that it was not clear if Jackson had knowingly waived his right (via an Arbuckle Waiver) to be sentenced by Calaveras County Superior Court Judge Timothy Healy, who accepted the defendant’s guilty plea in November.
A family devastated by a drunk driving accident will have to wait one more day for justice.
Calaveras County Water District (CCWD) “currently has no water conservation mandates in place, other than the ongoing rule that water should not be unreasonably wasted,” said Joel Metzger, CCWD external affairs manager. “Customers can use water normally without fear of fines or fees being imposed by CCWD or the state.”
The 55-gallon-per-day standard for indoor use is one part of a larger, state-mandated water-use target that is being implemented over the next few years to be fully enforced by 2025, Metzger said.
Confusion over two California water efficiency laws that took effect on Jan. 1 has arisen since a Los Angeles-based news station, KTLA, disseminated factual errors in a Dec. 31 report.
Dale “Old School” Clifton, Kraig Clifton and Jay Clifton are three generations involved with Calaveras basketball
The Clifton family is keeping Calaveras basketball a family tradition
Yet, Calaveras County Public Health Officer Dr. Dean Kelaita says residents shouldn’t lose sleep over the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), study, which found that an abnormally high percentage of those diagnosed with thyroid cancer in the combined region of Alpine, Amador and Calaveras counties was found to have an advanced stage of the disease at the time of diagnosis.
A five-year-old study on cases of advanced thyroid cancer in California has reared its head on social media, causing some concerned Mother Lode residents to conjecture potential health demons in
Following two-and-a-half days of questioning, the prosecution, led by Calaveras County District Attorney Barbara Yook, and a defense team comprised of Public Defenders Richard Esquivel and Leigh Fleming, approved seven women and five men to sit through the trial, which is expected to span three weeks.
Twelve Calaveras County residents have been selected to hear the trial of New York native Karl Karlsen, who pleaded guilty to filicide in 2013 and who now faces additional homicide
American Legion Ambulance declined to submit a bid for a five-year contract that would start in July of 2020 due to added costs in the Mountain Valley Emergency Medical Services Authority’s request for proposal (RFP), according to President Alan McNany.
Although Calaveras County’s contract with American Legion Ambulance (ALA) expires in June of 2020, and no other ambulance providers put in bids for the north and south response zones by
Cantamos is an act that refuses to be put into genre boxes, preferring to perform a wide assortment of songs from big band, rock, rhythm and blues, folk, pop and even classical music.
The first concert of the Ovations 2020 Performing Arts Series presented by the Calaveras County Arts Council features a home-grown band that’s familiar to many Calaveras residents. Cantamos has performed
In the Presidential Primary Election on March 3, Angels Camp Mayor Amanda Folendorf will square off against incumbent Supervisor Dennis Mills for the seat representing District 4, which includes the communities of Angels Camp, Altaville, Salt Spring Valley and Copperopolis.
While many Americans are focused on the upcoming presidential election in November, some county residents are gearing up for an election closer to home.
“A rotor hit the ground, and it was nothing but trouble after that,” Dell’Orto said.
At approximately 12 p.m. on Jan. 4, an off-duty fire chief witnessed a helicopter crash at his private air landing strip in Mokelumne Hill.
Tomorrow morning, jury selection will begin for the trial of Karl Karlsen, 59, who stands accused of murdering 30-year-old Christina Karlsen, the mother of his three children, in a 1991 house fire.
Almost exactly 29 years ago to date, young mother Christina Karlsen died on New Year’s Day, trapped in the bathroom while her home burned around her. For many years, the
Beyond recognizing 2019 music happenings in the tri-county area (Amador, Calaveras and Tuolumne counties), event promoter Richard Varrasso hopes the CAMMIES will improve networking opportunities for tri-county artists to get shows locally and as far as Sacramento and the Bay Area.
The first annual CAMMIES Calaveras Arts and Music Awards show will be honoring local artists, musicians, bands, performing arts groups and producers at the Metropolitan, 59 Main Street in San
Friends of Calaveras Animal Services - FOCAS
Please help us find these last boys safe homes by January 31st!
Calaveras County Animal Services, located in San Andreas, California, seized thirty-seven horses and mules from a hoarding/neglect situation in Valley Springs, California in early September 2019. The majority of the horses were kept in a barren fifty acre parcel and are thought to be untouched for several years at least. Very little is known about the history of the horses, and for all intents and purposes they are considered feral. The herd is largely thought to be mustang, appaloosa, and quarter horse crosses. It took several months for a judge to officially sign them over to the county, but now they belong to the county and are ready for placement. Of the thirty-seven horses seized, fourteen were intact adult stallions. As of 1/1/20, we have six stallions left needing placement. Their pictures and descriptions are listed below (more pictures available upon request!). All stallions will be gelded before adoption or transfer.
We are looking for rescues, sanctuaries, reputable trainers, and experienced individuals willing to take these worthwhile project horses on. Please forward this email to anyone you think may be able to help. Thank you!
For adoption or transfer inquiries, please contact: Melissa Hamre at [email protected], or call the office at (209) 754-6509
College softball is in Keelie Koepp’s future
Calaveras senior Keelie Koepp will continue her softball life after high school
Gallegos was taken into custody with bail set at $95,000. He faces felony charges for assault with a deadly weapon against peace officers and fire personnel, and a misdemeanor charge for obstructing or delaying a peace officer.
A 26-year-old San Joaquin County man was arrested Wednesday evening after allegedly throwing ceramic roof tiles at deputies from the rooftop of a San Andreas residence, pretending to have a
Every pullout was packed with cars, as families clad in warm snow gear sledded, threw snowballs and posed for pictures.
Highway 4 was heavily trafficked on Dec. 28 and 29, as visitors headed up the hill to spend some time in the snow.
“This is a partnership between the county, the school districts and the state library. I love that,” County Librarian Nancy Giddens said. “I love it when we all do a part of it, and it gets done. It just shows that cooperation and good relationships with each other bring a lot of fruit.”
Calaveras County Librarian Nancy Giddens has been on a mission to establish a summer lunch program for kids in the county, and that could come to fruition in 2020.
From cute kiddos to fangy felines to gnarly weather, thank you for making this year a memorable one.
The Enterprise compiled some of our favorite photos of 2019. From cute kiddos to fangy felines to gnarly weather, thank you for making this year a memorable one.
This past year was a busy one for the Enterprise, with 52 issues and countless articles covering the joys, struggles and breaking news of the local community.
Another year has come and gone, and a new decade is now upon us.
In Calaveras County, 2019 yielded 34 DUI investigations, according to the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office, with five of those incidents occurring in the month of January.
All available California Highway Patrol (CHP) personnel statewide will be patrolling for impaired drivers and other safety violations this New Year’s Eve, with a Maximum Enforcement Period (MEP) in place
Holmes and her team developed a Community Needs Assessment and an Oral Health Improvement Plan based on their findings, which are available for viewing on the oral health section of the Calaveras County Public Health website, publichealth.calaverasgov.us.
The Public Health division of the Calaveras County Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) was one of nine agencies and departments recognized in California this month for their efforts to
For many California vendors, the new legislation has meant a reduction in sales and increased hours spent helping customers with paperwork.
Lengthy background checks and piles of paperwork are putting a strain on area gun vendors, pushing some to seek greener pastures beyond California.
The all-terrain vehicle, a Lenco BearCat G3, can be used in assailant incidents, hostage situations, armed or violent suspect apprehensions and search and rescue missions.
With a price tag of $328,450, the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office has added a new rescue vehicle to its fleet.
“We have a cabin in Mountain Ranch, but most of the time we’re in the North Pole,” Santa said, with a grin, standing next to a fire engine at Ebbetts Pass Fire District Station 1 in Arnold.
While it may come as a surprise to some, Mr. and Mrs. Claus have a little place in Calaveras County.
Westberg was told he was training for Vietnam, “yet they sent us to Fort Lewis in Washington in two feet of snow. How this was jungle training I had no clue.”
Editor’s note: This is part two in a three-part profile of local Vietnam War veteran Richard Westberg.
For years, the district has struggled to cope with declining enrollment and increasing costs.
While the Calaveras Unified School District (CUSD) Board of Trustees voted on Nov. 19 to close Rail Road Flat Elementary School (RRFE) following the 2020-2021 school year, local residents are
Some other tenets of her practices are always ending a training session on a positive note and teaching the horse that cooperating with humans can be stimulating and enjoyable.
The rain and mud don’t bother Miranda Deal as she calmly corners a mare in her pen, halters her and leads her to an open field to practice her “flexion.”
The 29-year-old male victim had planned to meet the juvenile suspect in the park, and the incident was not random, according to the Sheriff's Office.
A teenager was arrested and charged with attempted murder after deputies responded to a report of a gunshot victim at the Mokelumne Hill Community Park early Sunday evening.
Since the 1970s, national turnout has remained stable, hovering around 50% to 60% in presidential elections over that period, but that hasn’t been the case for many state and local elections. A 2016 Portland State University study found that voter turnout was at less than 15% for mayoral elections in 10 of America’s 30 largest cities, a trend that some scholars attribute to a declining readership in local news.
Smaller communities like those in Calaveras County tend to see higher turnouts than those of larger cities, and are often more tight-knit and engaged in local politics, according to Calaveras County Clerk-recorder Rebecca Turner. That said, there is still room for improvement.
The March primary ballot is locked in for Calaveras County supervisorial races.
On a tour of the ranch grounds, Kimberly Carlisle, sanctuary founder, stopped often to greet the numerous hooved companions she’s come to know since opening the sanctuary in 2005. Many came from racing or performance arenas, and some were born wild on federal public lands and were rounded up for auction, from where many buyers might have sold them to slaughterhouses in Mexico and Canada. Others spent years confined to stalls to be harvested for their urine for use in estrogen-replacement drugs for menopausal women.
After several rainy, cloudy days, a blue sky shone brightly over Flag Ranch, a horse sanctuary in southwestern Calaveras County, on Monday. A herd of nearly 50 horses grazed and
From now until around June of 2020, the Cal Fire TCU will shift gears to fire prevention and forest health efforts, and local and federal land managers are following suit. To add to those efforts, nonprofits, utility districts and county departments are applying for fuels reduction grants from an increasingly competitive pool of state funding that tends to favor counties most recently ravaged by wildfires.
In light of recent rains and cooler temperatures across the region, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire) Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit announced on Dec. 5 that it is
“A few of us have been discussing our concerns about the future of our fire district,” reads a summary on the first page of the survey. “We’d be grateful if you would take a few minutes to complete this survey..."
A citizen committee poll for San Andreas Fire Protection District residents is now online, and the committee is encouraging voters to fill it out.
Behiel said that current housing programs are aimed at working people in the community who have a stable income, but who can’t quite afford a home.
Habitat for Humanity Calaveras has big plans in the county, and the nonprofit is currently seeking applicants for a workforce housing project in Copperopolis and home repairs countywide.
Brandt was charged with burglary, possession of an illegal weapon and possession of a controlled substance for sale.
A 55-year-old Valley Springs woman was arrested in the early evening of Dec. 13 after a report of a burglary in progress on the 800 block of Lime Creek Road
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The brand new Valley Springs Health and Wellness Center is officially open and serving patients.
Calaveras High School is beating the drum in preparation to take on the Summerville Bears tonight at the homecoming game. #calaverashighschool #calaverascounty #homecoming
The Bullfrogs are gearing up to defeat the Linden Lions tonight at homecoming. #brethartehighschool #angelscamp #bullfrogs #calaverascounty #homecoming
Kathleen Brown, former California State Treasurer and sister of former Gov. Jerry Brown, told the story of her family’s history in Vallecito at a Calaveras Historical Society Dinner Meeting. #calaverascounty #calaverashistoricalsociety #vallecito #motherlode
Observing National Falls Prevention Awareness Day and celebrating one year of Stay Vertical Calaveras with tai chi at Murphys Community Park.
The Enterprise visits Valley Springs' favorite one-stop-spot for nutrition and froyo. Follow the link to read the article: http://www.calaverasenterprise.com/community/article_19df250c-af04-11e9-a294-97dc7b5b70b5.html
The Angels Camp Farmers Market is happening tonight at Utica Park! Watch our latest video feature to see why you should head over. For more information on farmers markets in Calaveras County, follow the link: http://www.calaverasenterprise.com/community/article_bf000840-9473-11e9-83d6-8f1f56dd10fb.html
Congratulations Class of 2019! #calaverascounty #grads
It’s always a good time at the auction. #youthag #calaverascountyfair2019 #beakidagain
For those of you who couldn’t weather the rain, here’s your rodeo fix. #calaverascountyfair2019 #prorodeo #beakidagain
How legends are made #armwrestlingusa #calaverascountyfair2019 #beakidagain
These 4-H Mini Members are showing stuffed chickens in lieu of their project birds. The poultry show at the Calaveras County Fair was canceled this year in order to protect local birds from an outbreak of Newcastle Disease in Southern California. #youthag #calaverascountyfair2019 #communitymakesithappen
Ag is in full swing this morning at the fair. #calaverascountyfair2019 #beakidagain #frogjump #youthag #communitymakesithappen
California Carnival Co. employees experienced the joys (and struggles) of frog jumping this morning at the Calaveras County Fairgrounds.
Intrepid food and wine reporters Dakota Morlan and Crystal Carson tackle their toughest challenge yet at Taste of Calaveras, an annual fundraising event organized by the Angels Camp Business Association.
In March of 2016, Pat McGreevy submitted the first grant request for a potentially landmark forest-thinning project on 912 acres of Bureau of Land Management land east of Glencoe. After three years of dealing with the grant process, regulatory details, planning and surveys, the project has finally broken ground. Read the full story at calaverasenterprise.com/news/article_9d257e94-6cf5-11e9-95d7-7f12f793cb4f.html.
It’s the not-so-soft opening at the newly-remodeled Gooney’s Bar & Grill in San Andreas.
Things are heating up at the Hot Copper Car Show #calaverascounty #copperopolis #cars #classiccars
Kicking off the Fair Kickoff Dinner with a hula hoop contest #beakidagain #calaverascountyfair
Angels Camp prospector Mike Darby shares his thoughts about gold panning in a modern age.
The Enterprise rode along with San Andreas CHP Officer David Gaebe to survey the mudslides on SR-26. Read the article for more info: http://www.calaverasenterprise.com/news/article_c942113c-3199-11e9-b36b-3ba8bdf653fc.html
Therapy dog Tank spends some quality time with a patient at Adventist Health in Sonora. His parents, Jan and Larry Moberg, volunteer each week at the hospital, helping people heal with the power of canines. Click here for the full story: http://www.calaverasenterprise.com/community/article_dcfb4ffc-2a5c-11e9-b4c2-ff61ff281bf9.html
An 8-year-old devastated by a DUI collision in December got a surprise Christmas on Jan. 28. Visit our website for the full story: http://www.calaverasenterprise.com/article_65b729f0-24dc-11e9-815a-4b5ccf5f0f19.html
Things are heating up at the Bret Harte High School homecoming rally!
Emma, the juvenile bald eagle who swallowed a fish hook, was released at New Melones Reservoir this morning after a month-long rehabilitation with Tri County Wildlife Care. Visit http://www.calaverasenterprise.com for the story.
Fire crews were able to quickly gain control of the #southfire making sure no structures were threatened by the fire.
Update on Copperopolis fire: Cal Fire reports forward progress stopped at 50 acres. Evacuations are still in effect.
Fire in Diamond XX near Chuckwagon Dr. and Conestoga. Authorities estimate 100 acres at 10 percent containment. Correction: Cal Fire reports 50 acres affected.
San Andreas resident Tracy Malandra talks about her horrific experience during the Las Vegas shootings Sunday night. A full recount, plus more video of Tracy telling her story will be available soon.
And the Calaveras 2017 homecoming queen is....Lauryn Boitano!
Halftime at the Calaveras football game
Destruction Derby 2017! For more coverage on Calaveras County Fair & Jumping Frog Jubilee, visit calaverasenterprise.com/news/county_fair
Young equestrians are putting on a show at the Calaveras County Junior Horse Show at the Calaveras County Fairgrounds today.
California State University-Stanislaus Chemistry Professor Dr. Claudia Lundin displays how the color of a flame can be used to determine mineral composition at the Calaveras Gem and Mineral Show at the Calaveras County Fairgrounds on Saturday, March 25. The event will close today at 5 p.m. On Sunday, doors open at 10 a.m.and close at 4 p.m. Price of admission is $5. Children under 11 with an adult are free of charge.
Just 11 minutes left before kickoff.
Calaveras High School Senior, Julian Baker, singing a song she wrote for her mother.
13- year-old Hannah Casillas singing "Lips are moving" by Meghan Trainor.
Here is Eden Miller singing "One Love" with Madison Miller on Guitar.
Brianna Wagner makes it to the next round after her performance in the Calaveras Has Talent Quarter Finals.
We're the Calaveras Enterprise, a locally owned newspaper with roots in Central California's Mother Lode region that extend back to 1851. As Calaveras County’s official newspaper of record, the Enterprise publishes legal ads and public notices in addition to all community news and sports. The print edition is published on Thursday mornings.
The Rockabilly Riot Campout in Angels Camp
2465 Gun Club Road, Angels Camp
