Fred Hayward, 10, Mountain Ranch, left, and Kenyon Stone, 10, San Andreas, observe Devin Strehl, 20, San Andreas, as he builds a box for Wood Ducks that will be placed along the Calaveras River to improve habitat. Full Story »
What started as a foothill program designed to provide fresh fruits and vegetables to needy families has gone national, as the Women, Infants and Children program has adopted the program for use across the United States. Full Story »
Murphys native Lois Ostrowski recently celebrated her 100th birthday. Enterprise photo by Kate Gonzales A Murphys resident with a world of experience and memories of the tourist town in the early 20th century recently celebrated a milestone birthday. Full Story »
“They all have one thing in common,” Fraguero said. “They have been forced from their homes to due to violence.” Residents do not receive cash; a wish list is generated by each of them and the participants purchase the items on the list. Full Story »
Saturday will be is the first workday when officers, their families and volunteers will tackle the first property. Full Story »
Three people from Valley Springs were arrested last week on suspicion of bomb making, possessing bomb-making materials and possession of a controlled substance. Full Story »
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The old Mountain Ranch Community School building has been revamped, and the town's youth organization invites the public to celebrate the new home of its Resource Center. Full Story »
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The long-debated installation of a fourth filter at Angels Camp's water treatment plant moved ahead Tuesday, as the City Council reached a compromise on the project. Full Story »
“Regulations of the sort that are being discussed seem necessary on one side and not the other,” said Angels Camp resident Lawrence See. “One thing we ought to be looking at is safety and the obtrusiveness into our neighbors.” Full Story »
He might not be the lefty center from the Carolina Hurricanes National Hockey League team or creating scores for independent film and television projects, but Matt Cullen is no stranger to Mother Lode residents. Full Story »
Guitarist Don MacDowell performs on guitar and Judy Thompson plays the cello; she is also involved with the Mother Lode Friends of Music Orchestra. Full Story »
Ten area groups have been awarded a total of $19,000 in the first round of 2009 funding by the Calaveras Community Foundation. The funds will be used for programs focusing on music, youth, adult tutoring, seniors, educational needs and food pantries. Full Story »
When MyValleySprings.com formed in 2005, founding members set up a Web site to educate the public about the importance of land-use planning and community design, and to encourage public participation in the community planning process. Full Story »
Conservative Assemblyman Tom Berryhill announced Wednesday that he is running to replace retiring Sen. Dave Cogdill in the state legislature. Full Story »
The first reading and discussion of the ordinance drew just a handful of residents who had heard about it through the grapevine. Full Story »
A need for an environmental impact report was triggered by the Nemees' change in plans, and during the application process, “the debtors were notified several times by county staff and the Board of Supervisors to not operate a commercial golf course. Full Story »
Gloria Jean Bodenmuller, the author and illustrator of several Christian children's books, is preparing to release two new stories, including one that celebrates the meaning of Christmas. Full Story »
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At the Nov. 10 meeting, Garcia told supervisors that a majority of the county's roads and many of its bridges were in increasing states of disrepair and heading toward failure. Full Story »
While many folks head to shops to gather electronic gizmos and toys and sugary treats for children this time of year, Susan Durant of Angels Camp is packing up parcels for youngsters with an eye toward reading. Full Story »
Christmas decorations illuminate Berlin's main shopping streets. AP Photo/Franka Bruns
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