Houston, TX…Barbara Bush (née Pierce; June 8, 1925 – April 17, 2018) is the wife of George H. W. Bush, the 41st President of the United States, and served as the First Lady of the United States from 1989 to 1993. She is the mother of George W. Bush, the 43rd President, and Jeb Bush, the 43rd Governor of Florida. She served as the Second […]
Ione, CA…Mule Creek State Prison (MCSP) officials are investigating the death of an inmate as a homicide. During a routine security check on Monday, April 9, inmate Robert E. Hunter was found unresponsive in his cell with blunt force injuries to his face. Prison medical staff pronounced him deceased at 7:57 a.m. Hunter, 77, was […]
Valley Springs, CA…On 4-16-18 two more illegal marijuana grow houses were eradicated during the service of search warrants. Both of these locations were linked by Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office Marijuana Enforcement Team investigators to the same criminal organization as 12 other previously eradicated locations in the area. At a large two story residence on Hillvale […]
Copperopolis., CA…On 4-16-18 the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a commercial burglary at the True Value store on Spangler Lane in Copperopolis. In reviewing video surveillance, deputies saw that at approx. 0315 hours, a black Jeep Cherokee with no license plates smashed into the glass door of the business. Two occupants […]
Angels Camp, CA…Calaveras & Sonora Lumber owner Mike Fullaway has submitted an open letter to the City of Angels Camp on potential rezoning problems. The summary is as follows and the complete letter follows the summary. “This zoning ordinance appears to be a back-door way of permitting retail uses in districts that were not intended […]
Philadelphia, PA…From Southwest..”We are aware that Southwest flight #1380 from New York La Guardia (LGA) to Dallas Love Field (DAL) has diverted to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL). We are in the process of transporting Customers and Crew into the terminal. The aircraft, a Boeing 737-700, has 143 Customers and five Crewmembers onboard. We are in […]
Washington, DC…Supreme Court Affirms Ninth Circuit’s Decision Violent Felony Language in Immigration Law is Unconstitutionally Vague. The case is Sessions v. Dimaya (15-1498) “The Ninth Circuit’s judgment—that 18 U. S. C. §16(b), which defines violent felony for purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act’s removal provisions, is unconstitutionally vague—is affirmed.” It was a 5-4 decision […]
Pine Grove, CA…Traffic Update…Hwy 88 Closed by (Thankfully Non-Injury) Head on Collision near Hwy 88 & Irishtown Rd. Incident: 00098 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Sr88 / Irishtown Rd Loc Desc: 88 Lat/Lon: 38.413324 -120.658987 Detail Information 8:42 AM 13 [22] CT WOULD HAVE A VERY EXTENDED ETA 8:36 AM 12 [20] 1039 DOT 8:36 […]
Washington, DC…National Guard troops are deploying to the U.S. border with Mexico to work in support functions for the Department of Homeland Security, including in aviation, operational and infrastructure missions, officials from the departments of Defense and Homeland Security told reporters yesterday. The Defense Department will provide DHS with up to 4,000 National Guard troops […]
San Andreas, CA….The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors (AKA the Fab Five) are back in Action Today. The agenda is below… Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting 4/17/2018 9:00 AM Board of Supervisors Chambers 891 Mountain Ranch Road San Andreas, CA 95249 Downloads: Agenda Agenda Packet Call to Order Roll Call CLOSED SESSION AGENDA 1. Pursuant to Government […]
Angels Camp, CA…Traffic Update….Cows With Escapist Tendencies Near Hwy 49 & Mecham Ranch. CHP is reporting a black cow in the roadway and several more eyeing a gate. Please use watch for bovines in the area… Incident: 00067 Type: Traffic Hazard Location: 0 Sr49 Loc Desc: 49 JNO MECHM RANCH Lat/Lon: 38.104201 -120.592861 Detail Information […]
Arnold, CA…Mornings with the One Percent™ is live weekday mornings from 7-10am. The premise for the show is that the USDA ranked all 3,142 counties or county equivalents in the USA on a livability or desirability scale based on factors such as climate, scenic beauty, bodies of water for recreation, humidity and much more. All […]
Arnold, CA…Community Town Hall Meeting to Discuss Planned Development in Arnold Tuesday, May 1 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Independence Hall -1445 Blagen Road, Arnold (in White Pines) We are gathering community input to address citizens’ concerns regarding the impact Planned Development (PD) has on our Arnold community and the possibility of its removal from our Community […]
Angels Camp, CA…The Angels Camp City council is back in action Tuesday night and full agenda is enclosed… REVISED CITY OF ANGELS CITY COUNCIL AGENDA Tuesday, April 17, 2018 _________________________________________________________________________________________ Mayor Amanda Folendorf ANGELS FIRE HOUSE Vice Mayor Linda Hermann 1404 Vallecito Road Council Members Scott Behiel Angels Camp, CA Veronica Metildi 209-736-2181 Joseph Oliveira […]
Mokelumne Hill, CA…Traffic Update….Collision Near Sr49 / Sr26 Just North of 13 Curves. An elderly couple has gotten into a collision north of Mokelumne Hill on Hwy 49. One way traffic controls are in place to remove the vehicle. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00319 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Sr49 / Sr26 […]
Copperopolis, CA…Traffic Update…Ford vs Embankment Near Copper Cove Dr / Little John Rd. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00249 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Copper Cove Dr / Little John Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.931783 -120.643054 Detail Information 5:07 PM 6 [9] [Notification] [CHP]-VOLUTEER FIRE FIGHTER DOING 1184 5:07 PM 5 [8] 1039 […]
Arnold, CA…Many have dreamed and tried to make the White Pines Pedestrian Bridge a reality over the years only to be met with futility, like myself. I envisioned a bridge, many years ago, that would complete the loop rather than forcing people down the treacherous path behind the spillway. It would also make the new […]
Murphys, CA…Earlier this afternoon a couple of local swines were out for a bit of afternoon exercise along Hwy 4. We would like to thank the Wagners for the photo!
Angels Camp, CA…Middleton’s Furniture and Appliance in Angels Camp is looking for a full time Delivery/Warehouse and installer employee. Must have a clean DMV and be able to drive an 18 foot box truck. Also, must be able to lift and move heavy items and loads. Apply at Middleton’s 374 N. Main St., Angels Camp […]
Columbia, CA…Columbia College will hold its 49th Commencement on Friday, April 27 at 6:00 p.m. in the Oak Pavilion. A brief reception for the graduates and guests will be held immediately after the ceremony in Carkeet Park next to the pavilion. The 297 students in the 2018 graduating class have earned a total of 136 […]
Angels Camp, CA…Stop and say hi and top off your tanks today! Angels Trading Post has everything you need to keep you Hopping when you visit our area. Great Prices on Gas, Drinks, Sodas, Java City Coffees and more. They also accept E.B.T. cards.and have great prices on tobacco products. Stop by and see the […]
Jamestown, CA…Traffic Update….Vehicle vs Tree on Rawhide Road. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00277 Type: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj Location: 19976 Rawhide Rd Loc Desc: XS RIMROCK Lat/Lon: 37.982653 -120.444206 Detail Information 1:52 PM 5 [11] MALE AND XRAY OCCUPANTS WERE WITH VEH ORIGINALLY 1:52 PM 4 [7] [Notification] [CHP]-2 OCCUPANTS LEFT THE VEH […]
Groveland, CA…Traffic Update….Saturn vs Tree Near Hwy 120 & Big Oak Flat Road. Incident: 00246 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Sr120 / Big Oak Flat Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.828619 -120.186609 Detail Information 12:48 PM 4 [6] [Rotation Request Comment] 1039 MILLER BROS 209-962-7784 12:47 PM 3 [4] RP NEEDS 1185 ALSO 12:46 PM 2 […]
Martell, CA…Traffic Update….Vehicle vs 75 Year Old Female on Industry Blvd. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00148 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: 12110 Industry Blvd Loc Desc: SAFEWAY PLOT/ MARTELL Lat/Lon: 38.369823 -120.800439 Detail Information 12:13 PM 1 [1] VEH VS 75 YO XRAY Unit Information 12:16 PM 5 Unit Assigned 12:21 PM […]
San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with the Calaveras Business Resource Center, Bret Harte High School, Calaveras Unified School District, Calaveras High School, Calaveras County Office of Education and the Calaveras County Administrative Offices are proud to announce the 1st Annual “On the Right Track” program taking place in the Spring […]