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Dorthea J Martz, 36, from Angels Camp Passed Away in July 15th Collision |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 07/17/2018 12:58 PM
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Angels Camp, CA...The sad notifications have been made and CHP has released updated details on the fatal collision we reported earlier on. From CHP.."On July 15, 2018, at approximately 1920 hours, Dorthea J Martz was driving her 2005 Subaru eastbound on Vallecito Road, east of Rolleri Bypass at a high rate of speed. Mr. Sanders was driving his 1980 Ford westbound on Vallecito Road, east of Rolleri Bypass at 40 mph approaching the 2005 Subaru. Ms. Martz attempted to negotiate a right hand curve and allowed her vehicle to travel across the double yellow line into the westbound lane. The left front of the Subaru collided with the left rear of the Ford. The Subaru continued eastbound and off of the roadway. The Subaru overturned twice, ejecting her from the vehicle.
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Bryan Fredrick Parks has Passed Away at 86 |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 07/17/2018 04:06 PM
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San Andreas, CA...It is with great sadness that the family of Bryan Fredrick Parks announces his passing after a brief illness, on Tuesday July 10, 2018 at the age of 86 years. Bryan will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 32 years Kathleen (Kay) and his children, Kathy, Frank, Bryan Jr., Laurie, Michael, and Gregory. Bryan will also be remembered by his sister Helen and many wonderful grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Bryan was predeceased by his brothers Frank Jr. and Robert (Bobby), and sons Tony and Kenneth (Kenny).
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Hwy 108 & Hwy 120 Collision Takes Lives of Elderly Sonora Man & Woman |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 07/16/2018 06:52 AM
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Jamestown, CA...On Sunday, July 15, 2018, at approximately 6:14 pm, a 91 year old male Sonora resident was driving a 1993 Toyota Camry eastbound on State Route 120/108, approaching Yosemite Junction. At this time, 42 year old Berkeley resident, Julieta Pisani-McCarthy, was driving a 2017 Ford Fiesta, westbound on State Route 120 intending to make a left turn onto State Route 120/108, at Yosemite Junction. For unknown reasons, Pisani-McCarthy failed to yield the right away to the approaching Toyota Camry and started into the intersection directly into the path of the Toyota Camry. The driver of the Toyota Camry was unable to avoid colliding into the left front of the Ford Fiesta.
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36 Year Old Angels Camp Woman Loses Her Life in Vallecito Road Collision |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 07/16/2018 09:05 AM
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Angels Camp, CA...On July 15, 2018, at approximately 1920 hours, Party #1 was driving her 2005 Subaru eastbound on Vallecito Road, east of Rolleri Bypass at a high rate of speed. Mr. Sanders was driving his 1980 Ford westbound on Vallecito Road, east of Rolleri Bypass at 40 mph approaching the 2005 Subaru. Party #1 attempted to negotiate a right hand curve and allowed her vehicle to travel across the double yellow line into the westbound lane. The left front of the Subaru collided with the left rear of the Ford. The Subaru continued eastbound and off of the roadway. The Subaru overturned twice, ejecting Party #1 from the vehicle.
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DoD Identifies Air Force Casualty |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 07/15/2018 12:41 AM
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Washington, DC...The Department of Defense announced today the death of an airman who was supporting Operation Inherent Resolve. Staff Sgt. James T. Grotjan, 26, of Waterford, Connecticut, died July 12 at the Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, Germany, from injuries sustained in a non-combat related incident July 8 at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates.
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Heavy Equipment Operator Braden Varney, May 12, 1982 - July 14, 2018 |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 07/14/2018 03:25 PM
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El Portal, CA...It is with deep sadness that CAL FIRE can confirm that this morning while battling the Ferguson Fire on the Sierra National Forest, CAL FIRE Heavy Fire Equipment Operator Braden Varney from the CAL FIRE Madera-Mariposa-Merced Unit was tragically killed. He leaves behind a wife and two small children. Please join us in keeping Braden, his loved ones and his fellow fire family in your thoughts as they grieve this sudden loss.
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Kathryn "Kit" Yarnell 1921 - 2018 (Updated) |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 07/12/2018 04:18 PM
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Arnold, CA...Kathryn "Kit" Yarnell, 9/28/21 - 7/9/18. She was born in Philadelphia, PA to Rebecca & Howard Dickey. Married to Marvin "Marv" Yarnell 6/14/41. Kit retired as a counselor for the San Mateo County Office of Education. She moved to Arnold with Marv in 1980. She was a long time member of the Independence Hall Quilters.
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Angels Camp Man Succumbs to Injuries After Being Struck by a Vehicle |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 07/11/2018 04:32 PM
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Angels Camp, CA...On July 1, 2018 at approximately 5:00 AM, a 2012 Chevrolet Equinox being driven by 55 year old Angels Camp resident, Jutta Larson, struck a pedestrian on South Main Street just north of Mayo Street. The pedestrian was identified as 60 year old Angels Camp resident, Jon VanWey. For unknown reasons, VanWey was in the northbound lane of South Main Street when he was struck by the vehicle.
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Thomas James Milligan 1945 - 2018 |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 07/11/2018 07:25 PM
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San Andreas, CA...Thomas James Milligan, July 9, 1945 – July 5th, 2018. Thomas James Milligan, Military Veteran, wine maker, artist, water master, computer engineer, inventor, coach, and jack of all trades, died Thursday just four days prior to his 73rd birthday from cancer. Tom, as he was known to his friends and family, spent his final years in Calaveras County. He was a source of comfort at the local hardware stores. His advice and creative thinking helped many an individual out of a sticky situation. While in Calaveras County, his love of wine really took shape, his 2004 Cabernet was second to none, and don’t forget his out of this world Bruschetta.
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Governor and First Lady Honor Cpl. Joseph Maciel |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 07/10/2018 08:39 PM
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Sacramento, CA...On behalf of all Californians, Governor Brown and First Lady Anne Gust Brown honor Cpl. Joseph Maciel, who bravely gave his life in service to our state and nation. The Governor and First Lady extend their deepest condolences to his family and friends at this difficult time. In memorial, Governor Brown ordered that flags be flown at half-staff over the State Capitol. Cpl. Maciel’s family will receive a letter of condolence from the Governor.
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