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Published September 22Jennifer (Jenny) Miller Main 1951 – 2026
Mokelumne Hill, CA…Jennifer (Jenny) Miller Main, born May 5, 1951 and passed away on July 11, 2026 at the age of 75. Jenny spent most of her adult life in Calaveras County, California, where she cultivated a life filled with warmth, family, and the simple joys that meant the most…
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Published September 22Fuel Reduction Burn Underway Near Lake Camanche
San Andreas, CA…California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit will be assisting East Bay Municipal Utilities District (MUD) with hazardous fuel reduction burning in the vicinity of Camanche Parkway South and Highway 12 within the…
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Published September 22Mr. Robert Purkey 1940 ~ 2026
Angels Camp, CA….Mr. Robert Purkey October 20, 1940 ~ September 17, 2026 (age 85). An obituary is not available at this time for Mr. Robert Purkey. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of…
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Published September 22Mrs. Sieu Thi Lee 1933 ~ 2026
San Andreas, CA…Mrs. Sieu Thi Lee May 10, 1933 ~ September 15, 2026 (age 93). Sieu Thi Lee, 93, passed away on September 15, 2026. Online condolences can be made at https://www.dieboldfuneral.com/. Funeral arrangements were trusted to San Andreas Memorial Chapel, 254 West St.…
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Published September 22Mrs. Elizabeth “Betty” Jean Miner 1943 ~ 2026
San Andreas, CA…Mrs. Elizabeth “Betty” Jean Miner December 12, 1943 ~ September 12, 2026 (age 82). Elizabeth Jean Miner, 82, passed away on September 12, 2026. Services will be held at a later date. Online condolences can be made at https://www.dieboldfuneral.com/. Funeral…
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Published September 22Ms. Sarah Ann Reis 1987 ~ 2026
San Andreas, CA…Ms. Sarah Ann Reis October 8, 1987 ~ September 3, 2026 (age 38). Sarah Ann Reis, 38, passed away on September 03, 2026. Online condolences can be made at https://www.dieboldfuneral.com/. Funeral arrangements were trusted to San Andreas Memorial Chapel, 254 West…
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Published September 22Anita Lorraine Teer 1957 – 2026
Mokelumne Hill, CA…Anita Lorraine Teer, former retail manager and homemaker of Versailles, MO, died at home on September 17, 2026 at the age of 69. Anita was born on March 16, 1957 in Des Moines, IA to Norman and Lois (Kephart) Teer, and graduated from Lebanon High School in…
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Published September 22Traffic Update…Unloaded Logging Truck Collision Near Sr49 / Big Bar Rd
Mokelumne Hill, CA…Traffic Update…Unloaded Logging Truck Collision Near Sr49 / Big Bar Rd Incident: 0318 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Sr49 / Big Bar Rd Loc Desc: 13 CORNERS Lat/Lon: 38.311600 -120.720295 Detail Information 5:40 PM 5 [8] 1039 AC TOW WILL CB WHEN CLOSER…
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Published September 21Two Helicopter Pilots Lost Their Lives Fighting the Dome Fire
Yosemite, CA…It is with heavy hearts and deep sorrow that the Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection announces the tragic loss of two pilots following an aviation accident on Sunday, September 20, 2026, on the Dome Fire in Yosemite, CA. A contract helicopter supporting…
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Published September 21Join Us for a Look Back at 80 Years of CCWD History
White Pines, CA…The Calaveras County Water District is proud to partner with the White Pines Park Committee for a special community presentation celebrating CCWD’s 80th Anniversary. 📅 September 21, 2026 📍 White Pines Park 🕡 White Pines Park Committee Meeting: 6:30 p.m. 🕖 CCWD…
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Published September 21California State Parks and CAL FIRE Plan Prescribed Burns at Calaveras Big Trees State Park
Arnold, CA…California State Parks, with assistance from CAL FIRE, plans to conduct prescribed burns in Calaveras Big Trees State Park as soon as Wednesday, Sept. 30. There are four separate treatment areas planned covering approximately 780 acres in the South Grove area, North…
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Published September 21Traffic Update….Possible Injury Collision Near Sr49 / Big Bar Rd
Mokelumne Hill, CA…Traffic Update….Possible Injury Collision Near Sr49 / Big Bar Rd Incident: 0095 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr49 / Big Bar Rd Loc Desc: 13 CORNERS – NB Lat/Lon: 38.311600 -120.720295 Detail Information 9:34 AM 19 [45] 1039 CAL SO [Shared] 9:29 AM…