Former First Lady Barbara Bush 1925 – 2018

Former First Lady Barbara Bush 1925 – 2018

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 […]

Mule Creek State Prison Investigating Inmate Death as a Homicide

Mule Creek State Prison Investigating Inmate Death as a Homicide

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 […]

Two More Valley Springs Area Illegal Marijuana Grow Houses Eradicated

Two More Valley Springs Area Illegal Marijuana Grow Houses Eradicated

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 Burglary Suspects Captured in Tuolumne County

Copperopolis Burglary Suspects Captured in Tuolumne County

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 […]

Open Letter From Mike Fullaway to City of Angels Camp on Problems with Rezoning for Potential Tractor Supply Location

Open Letter From Mike Fullaway to City of Angels Camp on Problems with Rezoning for Potential Tractor Supply Location

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 […]

Southwest 737 Makes Safe, Emergency Landing after Engine Damage and Cabin Decompression

Southwest 737 Makes Safe, Emergency Landing after Engine Damage and Cabin Decompression

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 […]

Supreme Court Affirms Ninth Circuit’s Decision Violent Felony Language in Immigration Law is Unconstitutionally Vague

Supreme Court Affirms Ninth Circuit’s Decision Violent Felony Language in Immigration Law is Unconstitutionally Vague

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 […]

Traffic Update…Hwy 88 Closed by (Thankfully Non-Injury) Head on Collision near Hwy 88 & Irishtown Rd.

Traffic Update…Hwy 88 Closed by (Thankfully Non-Injury) Head on Collision near Hwy 88 & Irishtown Rd.

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 […]

DoD, DHS Outline National Guard Role in Securing Border

DoD, DHS Outline National Guard Role in Securing Border

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 […]

Calaveras Board of Supervisors are Back In Action Today!

Calaveras Board of Supervisors are Back In Action Today!

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 […]

Traffic Update….Cows With Escapist Tendencies Near Hwy 49 & Mecham Ranch

Traffic Update….Cows With Escapist Tendencies Near Hwy 49 & Mecham Ranch

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 […]

Community Town Hall Meeting on Planned Development in Arnold

Community Town Hall Meeting on Planned Development in Arnold

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 City Council is Back in Action Tuesday Evening.

Angels Camp City Council is Back in Action Tuesday Evening.

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 […]

Traffic Update…Ford vs Embankment Near Copper Cove Dr / Little John Rd

Traffic Update…Ford vs Embankment Near Copper Cove Dr / Little John Rd

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 […]

White Pines Pedestrian Bridge ~ Jon W. Faust

White Pines Pedestrian Bridge ~ Jon W. Faust

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 […]

Columbia College Presents 49th Commencement on April 27

Columbia College Presents 49th Commencement on April 27

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 […]

Traffic Update….Vehicle vs Tree on Rawhide Road

Traffic Update….Vehicle vs Tree on Rawhide Road

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 […]

Traffic Update….Collision Near Sr108 / Soulsbyville Rd

Traffic Update….Collision Near Sr108 / Soulsbyville Rd

Soulsbyville , CA…Traffic Update….Collision Near Sr108 / Soulsbyville Rd. Please use caution in the area…. Incident: 00248 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr108 / Soulsbyville Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.996501 -120.267201 Detail Information 1:18 PM 10 [14] A61-003 RDWY CLR 1:02 PM 9 [13] [Rotation Request Comment] 1039 AFFORDABLE TOW 209-984-2414 1:01 PM 8 [11] […]

Traffic Update….Saturn vs Tree Near Hwy 120 & Big Oak Flat Road.

Traffic Update….Saturn vs Tree Near Hwy 120 & Big Oak Flat Road.

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 […]

Traffic Update….Vehicle vs 75 Year Old Female on Industry Blvd.

Traffic Update….Vehicle vs 75 Year Old Female on Industry Blvd.

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 […]

“On the Right Track” Program Helps Local Students make “Real Life” Plans

“On the Right Track” Program Helps Local Students make “Real Life” Plans

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 […]