Rafu Shimpo · Columbia, CA
The City of Torrance will mark a significant milestone in preserving history and honoring the Japanese American community with a groundbreaking ceremony for the World War II Japanese American Incarceration Monument on Monday, Nov. 23, at 11 a.m. at Columbia Park, located at the corner of 190th Street and Prairie Avenue. The memorial will serve […]
California Democrat · Columbia, CA
"I've got an old saying: I get a lot more done with sugar than you can with salt and I take that attitude toward the community. I will help anybody that needs help ..." Water and Sewer Supervisor Kyle Wirts told the Democrat. One of California's own, Wirts is officially the 2026 Water Operator of the Year, according to The Missouri Rural Water Association (MRWA). According to a release from MRWA, Wirts received the award from the organization during its fall conferences, which were held from Oct. 20-23 at the Wyndham Executive Center in Columbia. The conference unites "water and wastewater professionals, utility office personnel, exhibitors, consultants, and industry partners" and drew 107 office professionals, 321 water and wastewater operators, 188 exhibitors and 16 participants in Board and Council training to its proceedings. Wirts and his family were some of the many in attendance.
Calaveras Enterprise · Angels, CA
Nearby: Angels, CATori James In a session that took under 40 minutes with two council members absent, the Angels Camp City Council briskly took care of business at its meeting last Tuesday, Nov. 3. With Kara Scott and Alvina Broglio away and a light agenda, the council in its first order of business led off with Mayor Caroline Schirato reading a proclamation recognizing and proclaiming November 2026 as Native American Heritage Month. The council welcomed California Valley Miwok Tribal Council Chairwoman Antoinette Del Rio and members of the tribe who were in attendance for the occasion.
Calaveras Enterprise · Angels, CA
Nearby: Angels, CADr. Shannon Russell of 1st Impressions Dentistry celebrates his practice’s 20th anniversary with his long-time staff members. Courtesy photo/1st Impression Dentistry Located in the Mark Twain Shopping Center next to Angels Market is a state-of-the-state dental practice with technology and services many people believe are only available in the valley. Owned by Dr. Shannon Russell, who resides a handful of minutes from his offices in Angels Camp, 1st Impressions Dentistry, now marking the beginning of its third decade of serving Mother Lode residents of all ages, provides comprehensive and preventative care along with a range of cosmetic dentistry, restorative and specialized services.
Calaveras Enterprise · Murphys, CA
Nearby: Murphys, CACommunity members gathered at Native Sons Hall in Murphys on Friday, Nov. 6, for “A Tribute to Calaveras in the 1920s,” a fundraising dinner benefiting the Calaveras Food Bank. Organized by a committee of 12 volunteers, the event brought together local residents, businesses and sponsors for an evening of food, entertainment and giving back to the community. Jason Currier/ Calaveras Enterprise The Roaring Twenties came roaring back to Murphys on Friday evening, Nov. 6, but this time, the real treasure wasn’t gold, glitz or glamour. It was the generosity of a community coming together to help put food on the tables of Calaveras County families. Native Sons Hall was the setting for “A Tribute to Calaveras in the 1920s,” a fundraising dinner benefiting the Calaveras Food Bank, a program of The Resource Connection. The evening brought together community supporters, sponsors and volunteers for a celebration with a purpose: raising money to help local residents facing food insecurity.
Calaveras Enterprise · Angels Camp, CA
Nearby: Angels Camp, CAPatrons browse through boxes of new and gently used books during the Calaveras Humane Society Book Sale Fundraiser on Sunday, Nov. 8, at Calaveras Lumber in Angels Camp. The community event raised funds to support the Humane Society’s efforts to help animals throughout Calaveras County. Jason Currier/ Calaveras Enterprise What do you get when you combine hundreds of books, a community full of animal lovers and a good cause? A fundraiser with a whole lot of heart — and perhaps a few happy tails along the way. Book lovers and animal lovers came together Sunday, Nov. 8, for the Calaveras Humane Society Book Sale Fundraiser, held in the parking lot of Calaveras Lumber in Angels Camp. The three-hour event, running from noon to 3 p.m., featured a wide selection of brand-new and gently used books, giving residents an opportunity to find their next great read while supporting the Calaveras Humane Society and its efforts to help animals throughout the county.
Palo Alto Online · Avery, CA
Nearby: Avery, CALinda Henigin and Avery Wang took the early lead in the Palo Alto Board of Education race, according to Tuesday evening election results. Henigin, Wang and John Craig are running to replace board President Shounak Dharap, who will term out this fall, and board member Shana Segal, who will not be running again. Henigin, a district parent, longtime school employee, volunteer and math teacher, took the lead ahead of her competitors, securing approximately 38.7% of the vote, with 7,678 total votes. She retained her lead over the next two days. With 24,758 votes cast as of Thursday afternoon, Henigin had received 9,390 votes, while Wang had 8,630 votes, which placed him in a commanding position to win the second open seat. Craig trailed with 6,726 votes. Henigin, who gathered alongside supporters at Kirk’s SteakBurgers on Tuesday night, embraced her supporters when the results rolled out at approximately 8:01 p.m.
Calaveras Enterprise · San Andreas, CA
Nearby: San Andreas, CACalaveras football beat Rio Vista 62-6 in the opening round of the D7 playoffs on Friday night in San Andreas. Guy Dossi/Calaveras Enterprise If there was ever a debate about whether the Calaveras High School football team deserved the No. 1 seed in the Division VII playoffs, the Red Hawks made a convincing statement Friday night. In the opening game of the playoffs, Calaveras scored nine touchdowns, totaled 579 yards of offense, forced multiple turnovers and, for the eighth consecutive game, held an opponent to fewer than 10 points. Calaveras led from the opening play and never looked back, beating No. 8 Rio Vista 62-6 in the opening round of the CIF Sac-Joaquin Section Division VII playoffs at Frank Meyer Field in San Andreas. “We know during the playoffs that it’s a whole new season,” Calaveras senior fullback/linebacker Colton Ray said. “I would consider us 0-0. It’s win or go home, and that was our mentality this entire week. And on our home field, man, I don’t want to lose.
Oakdale Leader · Oakdale, CA
Nearby: Oakdale, CAPolice are looking for this gold-colored SUV in connection with a fatal hit and run accident that occurred Thursday night, Nov. 12 in the Cost Less Shopping Center along North Yosemite Avenue in Oakdale. Photo Courtesy Oakdale Police Department Oakdale Police are investigating a fatal hit and run that occurred Thursday evening, Nov. 12 and are looking for a suspect vehicle in connection with the incident.According to police, they received a call from employees of Dutch Bros Coffee just before 7:20 a.m. Friday, Nov. 13 after the discovery of an unresponsive individual near their business in the shopping center in the 800 block of North Yosemite Avenue.Officers responding to the location found a deceased adult male on scene. Following an investigation, detectives believe the victim was struck by a vehicle in a fatal hit and run collision.
Oakdale Leader · Oakdale, CA
Nearby: Oakdale, CAThere was a long line of police, fire and other emergency services personnel that served as an escort for Jett Trunnell on his journey from Stanford to the Oakdale Riverbank Memorial Chapel on Nov. 4. Residents lined the streets and several school busses were part of the procession as well. Photo By Marg Jackson It was a solemn procession from Stanford to Oakdale on Nov. 4 as multiple first responders accompanied Jett Trunnell, 15, to Oakdale Riverbank Memorial Chapel on West F Street in Oakdale. The teen passed following a lengthy battle against cancer – Osteosarcoma – and had made many friends among the ranks of firefighters, police, EMTs and more during his illness. Residents lined the streets of Oakdale to welcome him home. Oakdale High School cheerleaders wore special shirts honoring Jett Trunnell as they did their routine Friday night, Nov. 6 at Central Catholic. Many in the OHS student section also wore the shirts, as did several parents of JV football players.
Oakdale Leader · Oakdale, CA
Nearby: Oakdale, CAAn update from the Stanislaus County Registrar of Voters office was released on Monday, Nov. 9 regarding the results from the Tuesday, Nov. 3 General Election.The vote totals are not yet official; the next update from the county is due on Nov. 12.In local races, the six candidates vying for two seats on the Oakdale City Council saw former councilman Fred Smith leading the way with 28 percent of the vote, followed by Christopher Chavez with 23 percent. Incumbent Kayleigh Gilbert was close behind with 21 percent. Challengers Mary Buchanan, 11 percent; Sal Hernandez, 9 percent; and Benjamin Amaral, just over 7 percent, appear to be out of the running.For the Riverbank City Council, the race for a District 1 seat saw incumbent Luis Uribe with a lead, getting 35 percent of the vote, followed by Jeanette Reyes at 25 percent, Sherry Fenn at 23 percent and Nai N.
Oakdale Leader · Escalon, CA
Nearby: Escalon, CAAt its meeting on Thursday, Nov. 12, members and guests of AAUW, ORE (American Association of University Women, Oakdale, Riverbank, Escalon Branch) will hear how several women in Escalon and Oakdale have grown community in their respective towns by cultivating love and fun.
Escalon Times · Escalon, CA
Nearby: Escalon, CAThe results have not yet been finalized and will not be certified until a 1% manual tally is conducted, scheduled to conclude by Wednesday, Nov. 25.
