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All Eight Service Members Presumed Deceased in Training Accident after Search Concludes

Posted by: thepinetree on 08/02/2020 03:25 PM

Camp Pendleton, CA...After an extensive 40-hour search, the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, I Marine Expeditionary Force, and the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group concluded their search and rescue operation for seven missing Marines and one Sailor, today. All eight service members are presumed deceased The 15th MEU and the ARG leadership determined that there was little probability of a successful rescue given the circumstances of the incident.

A U.S. Navy MH-60 Seahawk pilot returns to the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD-8) during ongoing search and rescue operations following an AAV-P7/A1 assault amphibious vehicle mishap off the coast of Southern California, July 30, 2020. Assisting in the search and rescue operations are the guided-missile destroyer USS John Finn (DDG 113), multiple U.S. Navy MH-60 helicopters and small boats from USS Makin Island, the amphibious transport dock USS Somerset (LPD 25), the amphibious transport dock USS San Diego (LPD 22), as well as the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Forrest Rednour and a Coast Guard MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter from Coast Guard Sector San Diego. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Patrick Crosley)

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Former Presidential Candidate & Businessman Herman Cain Has Passed Away from COVID-19

Posted by: thepinetree on 07/30/2020 10:49 AM

Atlanta, CA...Herman Cain (December 13, 1945 – July 30, 2020). The following is was released on his Official Website by Dan Calabrese. "We're heartbroken, and the world is poorer: Herman Cain has gone to be with the Lord. You’re never ready for the kind of news we are grappling with this morning. But we have no choice but to seek and find God’s strength and comfort to deal with it.

Matthew Raymond Romero Passed Away Peacefully on July 27th

Posted by: thepinetree on 07/30/2020 10:06 AM

Douglas Flat, CA...Matthew Raymond Romero passed away peacefully on July 27,2020 in his childhood home in Douglas Flat. Matt is preceded in death by his parents, Raul and Miriam Romero. He was born on May 20, 1969, a lifelong resident of Calaveras County, and a graduate of Bret Harte High School.

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75 Year Old Groveland Man Lost His Life in Fatal Traffic Collision Yesterday

Posted by: thepinetree on 07/30/2020 09:58 AM

Groveland, CA...On July 29, 2020, at approximately 2:50pm, a 75-year-old male resident of Groveland was driving his 2009 Toyota Pickup westbound on Ferretti Road, west of Otter Court at approximately 35-40 miles per hour. For unknown reasons, the vehicle traveled off the north shoulder and collided into a tree. The driver was extricated from the vehicle by other motorist and life saving measures were performed. Unfortunately, the driver succumbed to his injuries at the scene.

Wayne S. Segale July 11, 1946 - July 22, 2020

Posted by: thepinetree on 07/27/2020 10:17 AM

Vallecito, CA...Wayne Stuart Segale, age 74 of Vallecito, passed away on July 22, 2020. He was born July 11, 1946 in Stockton Ca. and was a lifelong resident of Calaveras County. He was the youngest child of Lewis and Laverne Segale and if you ask his sister, he acted like it! Wayne attended Bret Harte High School and was in the 1965 graduating class. He joined the Operating Engineers Local Union #3 at an early age and received his 50-year pin recently, he was proud of that.

World War II Vet Marion Leroy Ruthrauff Passed Away on July 3rd

Posted by: thepinetree on 07/20/2020 11:58 PM

Calaveritas, CA...Marion Leroy Ruthrauff passed peacefully July 3, 2020, surrounded by his loving family in the home he built. Marion was born to Eunita Summer Rives and Otto Martin Ruthrauff in South Haven, Kansas. Marion was the oldest of three farm boys, all of whom fought in World War II. Marion served as a military police officer in the 12th armored division in the US Army from March 1944-July 1946.

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First COVID-19 Death Recorded in Calaveras County is Male over 65

Posted by: thepinetree on 07/20/2020 07:32 PM

San Andreas, CA...On Monday, July 20, 2020, Calaveras Public Health confirmed the first death of a Calaveras County resident from complications related to COVID-19 illness. The individual was a male over the age of 65 who resided in District 4. The individual tested positive for the virus. He was unable to recover and passed away in hospice at home. The individual had underlying health conditions. HIPAA privacy rules regulate the sharing of protected health information. No additional information is available about the individual.

Pelosi Statement on the Passing of Congressman John Lewis

Posted by: thepinetree on 07/18/2020 07:54 AM

San Francisco, CA...San Francisco – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement on the passing of civil rights icon, Congressman John Lewis: “Today, America mourns the loss of one of the greatest heroes of American history: Congressman John Lewis, the Conscience of the Congress.

Randy Winans Has Passed Away at 38, Celebration of Life Planned at Later Date

Posted by: thepinetree on 07/10/2020 12:47 PM

Angels Camp, CA...Randy Winans, age 38, passed away on July 4, 2020. He was born March 29, 1982 in Sonora, CA and was a lifelong resident of Calaveras County. At age 3 Randy received a diagnosis of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, which he and his family faced with courage and determination to live life to the fullest.

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Steven W. Ranker August 9, 1944 – June 23, 2020

Posted by: thepinetree on 07/07/2020 01:09 PM

Angels Camp, CA...Steven W. Ranker of Angels Camp passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2020. He was 75 years old. All who knew Steve can easily picture his welcoming smile and hear his hearty laugh. He was a loving and loyal family man who always put others before himself.