The Chinese in Amador and Calaveras Counties from the Gold Rush Onwards by Elaine Zorbas

The Chinese in Amador and Calaveras Counties from the Gold Rush Onwards by Elaine Zorbas

Angels Camp, CA…This presentation will focus on the Chinese immigrants who came to Amador and Calaveras Counties to search for riches and work in the 19th century. They faced pervasive hostility throughout the state and the mining areas. Yet these Chinese immigrants formed supportive communities where they maintained their culture. Ms. Zorbas will talk about […]

Traffic Update….Overturned Vehicle Near Hwys 12 & 49

Traffic Update….Overturned Vehicle Near Hwys 12 & 49

San Andreas, CA…CHP is reporting an overturned vehicle near Hwy 12 & Hwy 49 Intersection. Please use caution in the area…. Incident: 00195 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr12 / Sr49 Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.204798 -120.697423 Close Detail Information 2:34 PM 7 [15] A49-001 1 WAY TRFC CONTROL WHILE THEY RECOVER VEH 2:19 PM 6 […]

The San Francisco 49ers Sign Jimmy Garoppolo To Five Year Deal

The San Francisco 49ers Sign Jimmy Garoppolo To Five Year Deal

Santa Clara, CA…The San Francisco 49ers announced they have signed QB Jimmy Garoppolo to a five-year contract extension through the 2022 season.The 49ers originally acquired Garoppolo (6-2, 225) in a trade with the New England Patriots on October 31, 2017. Throughout his four-year career (2014-17), he has played in 23 games (seven starts), completing 183 […]

New Sheriff Canine Team from Friends of the Calaveras Sheriff’s Office Donations

New Sheriff Canine Team from Friends of the Calaveras Sheriff’s Office Donations

San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office has a new canine team in training. Corporal Jim Moser and his new partner Deputy Canine Nox are teaming up and will soon be patrolling the streets of Calaveras County. Sheriff Rick DiBasilio recently congratulated Corporal Moser and welcomed Deputy Canine Nox into the Sheriff’s Department family as […]

Calaveras County Public Access TV Studio PATV Schedule for February 9 – 15th

Calaveras County Public Access TV Studio PATV Schedule for February 9 – 15th

San Andreas, CA…Calaveras Community TV is located in San Andreas, CA. We are a non-profit organization which helps facilitate the local studio and air original community programming to your home. The goals for PEG Access Television are to promote free speech, foster diverse points of view, encourage communications, create opportunities, encourage artistic expression, expand educational […]

Jack Lynn Smith 1942-2018

Jack Lynn Smith 1942-2018

Murphys, CA…Jack Lynn Smith, 75, of Murphys passed away peacefully on February 6th 2018 surrounded by family. He was a stubborn old man that put up one heck of a fight. He loved his family, little dog Ginger Smith and working on his dream yard. We’re sure he collected his free play in heaven and […]

Winter Makes a Brief Return on Monday

Winter Makes a Brief Return on Monday

Arnold, CA…The following is the forecast for our area from the National Weather Service. West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada. Today Sunny. Highs 49 to 64 higher elevations…64 to 70 lower elevations. Prevailing east winds up to 10 mph shifting to the west in the afternoon. Tonight Mostly clear. Colder. Lows 29 to 44 higher elevations…42 […]

Caltrans District 10 Road Report & Repair Schedule Through February 17th

Caltrans District 10 Road Report & Repair Schedule Through February 17th

Angels Camp, CA…The latest schedule of road repairs and maintenance that will affect your travels in our area and as you travel. Locally crews will be working on many of our roadways. Below is Caltrans plans for repairs and maintenance on local roads. It shows the route, county and location of the possible repairs. Weather […]

CCWD Seeks Community Input, Releases Hazard Mitigation Survey

CCWD Seeks Community Input, Releases Hazard Mitigation Survey

San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Water District invites community members to take a short survey that will help inform the update of its Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP). Public input is a critical component of a successful and comprehensive update. The purpose of the plan is to protect people and properties from the effects of […]

Traffic Update….Collision Near Hwy 108 & 5th Avenue

Traffic Update….Collision Near Hwy 108 & 5th Avenue

Jamestown, CA…CHP is reporting a collision near Hwy 108 & 5th Avenue. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00398 Type: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj Location: Sr108 / 5th Ave Loc Desc: WO Lat/Lon: 37.958328 -120.418228 Close Detail Information NO DETAILS Unit Information 5:15 PM 7 Unit Assigned 5:15 PM 6 Unit Enroute 5:15 PM 5 […]

Murphys School of Music is Now Open!! Call (209) 813 – 0696 to Enroll

Murphys School of Music is Now Open!!  Call (209) 813 – 0696 to Enroll

Murphys, CA…Murphys School of Music is a new music school. Located in beautiful Murphys California. M.S.M runs daily classes, every week. Be sure to check our schedule, and class descriptions page to find your next musical venture! We are a non-profit school of music for kids, teens, adults, seniors and people with special needs. There […]

Traffic Update….Cow Crossing Road Near Six Mile Rd / Sr4

Traffic Update….Cow Crossing Road Near Six Mile Rd / Sr4

Vallecito, CA…CHP is reporting a cow crossing the roadway near Six Mile Rd / Sr4. At this point we not sure why the cow is crossing the road but please use caution in the area… Incident: 00258 Type: Traffic Hazard Location: Six Mile Rd / Sr4 Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.090619 -120.503906 Close Detail Information 4:24 […]

Red Cross Preparedness Fair in San Andreas February 24th

Red Cross Preparedness Fair in San Andreas February 24th

San Andreas, CA…Volunteers with the American Red Cross in the Calaveras, Tuolumne, and Amador counties are organizing a community outreach event focused on safety and preparedness. On average, the American Red Cross Gold Country Region responds to home fires every eight hours. In addition to home fires, volunteers in the region respond to flooding, wildfires, […]

Dow Falls Over A Thousand Points Today

Dow Falls Over A Thousand Points Today

New York, NY…The Market’s wild ride continued to day as stocks gave back over 4% today. Many are feeling that all of this may be a good thing as the Fed moves back to normal business and away from the years of Quantitative easing. So while it is causing jitters a move back to a […]

Traffic Update….Trailer Tipped and Lane Blocked Near Sr120 / New Priest Grade

Traffic Update….Trailer Tipped and Lane Blocked Near Sr120 / New Priest Grade

Groveland, CA…CHP is reporting a trailer Tipped and Lane Blocked Near Sr120 / New Priest Grade. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00231 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Sr120 / New Priest Grade Loc Desc: PRIEST COULTERVILLE / SR120 Lat/Lon: 37.815589 -120.297849 Close Detail Information 12:31 PM 5 [8] 1039 61-5 12:30 PM 4 […]

Traffic Update….Non-Injury Collision Near Italian Bar Rd / Forest Rte-3n11

Traffic Update….Non-Injury Collision Near Italian Bar Rd / Forest Rte-3n11

Sonora, CA….CHP is reporting a non-injury collision near Italian Bar Rd / Forest Rte-3n11. The log makes interesting reading… Incident: 00209 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Italian Bar Rd / Forest Rte-3n11 Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.091599 -120.343747 Close Detail Information 11:58 AM 42 [112] [Rotation Request Comment] 1039 AFFORDABLE 209-984-2414 11:49 AM 41 [107] [Appended, […]

OHV Enthusiasts Encouraged to Join Stanislaus National Forest at Public Meeting

OHV Enthusiasts Encouraged to Join Stanislaus National Forest  at Public Meeting

Sonora, CA…The Stanislaus National Forest is hosting a public meeting to gather feedback from OHV enthusiasts on Feb. 20 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Forest Supervisor’s office, 19777 Greenley Road, Sonora. The forest is developing preliminary applications for the Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Division 2018/ 2019 grant cycle. The applications to the […]

Market Can’t Decide if it is a Bull or a Bear

Market Can’t Decide if it is a Bull or a Bear

New York, NY…Some of the lowest jobless claim numbers ever seemed to spook the markets today. Markets just couldn’t handle the good news. Strong earnings..(Even Twitter made money) and other good news gave the markets the jitters on inflation and interest issues.

The Battle of the Badges Blood Drive

The Battle of the Badges Blood Drive

Sonora, CA…The Sonora PD and FD are challenging the community and other badge wearing agencies to donate blood. When you come to give blood during the campaign you can vote for either law enforcement or firefighters to win the competition. This good-natured rivalry among first responder groups helps ensure the blood supply keeps pace with […]