2nd Quarter Gross Domestic Product or GDP Raised To 3.1% Growth Rate

2nd Quarter Gross Domestic Product or GDP Raised To 3.1% Growth Rate

Washington, DC….Real gross domestic product (GDP) increased at an annual rate of 3.1 percent in the second quarter of 2017 (table 1), according to the “third” estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. In the first quarter, real GDP increased 1.2 percent. The GDP estimate released today is based on more complete source data […]

Hugh Marston Hefner, April 9, 1926 – September 27, 2017

Hugh Marston Hefner, April 9, 1926 – September 27, 2017

Los Angeles, CA…From Wikipedia…”Hugh Marston Hefner (April 9, 1926 – September 27, 2017) was an American men’s lifestyle magazine publisher, businessman, and playboy. Hefner was a native of Chicago, Illinois, and a former journalist for Esquire. He was best known for being the founder and chief creative officer of Playboy Enterprises.[1] A multi-millionaire, his net worth at the time of his death was over $43 million […]

Calaveras County Sheriff’s Logs Through September 26th

Calaveras County Sheriff’s Logs Through September 26th

San Andreas, CA…The latest activity logs for the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Deputies are below Daily_Log_09-26-2017 Daily_Log_09-25-2017 Daily_Log_09-24-2017 Daily_Log_09-23-2017 Daily_Log_09-22-2017 Daily_Log_09-21-2017 Daily_Log_09-20-2017 Daily_Log_09-19-2017 Daily_Log_09-18-2017 Daily_Log_09-17-2017 Daily_Log_09-16-2017 Daily_Log_09-15-2017 Daily_Log_09-14-2017 Daily_Log_09-13-2017 Daily_Log_09-12-2017 Daily_Log_09-11-2017 Daily_Log_09-10-2017 Daily_Log_09-09-2017 Daily_Log_09-08-2017 Daily_Log_09-07-2017 Daily_Log_09-06-2017 Daily_Log_09-05-2017 Daily_Log_09-04-2017 Daily_Log_09-03-2017 Daily_Log_09-01-2017 Daily_Log_08-30-2017 Daily_Log_08-29-2017 Daily_Log_08-28-2017 Daily_Log_08-27-2017 Daily_Log_08-26-2017 Daily_Log_08-25-2017 Daily_Log_08-24-2017 Daily_Log_08-23-2017 Daily_Log_08-21-2017 Daily_Log_08-20-2017 Daily_Log_08-19-2017

U.S. Citizenship Ceremony at Glacier Point

U.S. Citizenship Ceremony at Glacier Point

Yosemite, CA…From Yosemite National Park….“Oh, say can you see,….” 50 people from 15 countries?! On September 19 that’s how many people became naturalized U.S. citizens during a ceremony at Glacier Point. In case you missed it, this video captures the special event which was the 10th of its kind conducted in Yosemite. Countries of origin […]

Traffic Update….Elderly Adult Injured When Vehicle Left In Reverse

Traffic Update….Elderly Adult Injured When Vehicle Left In Reverse

West Point, CA…CHP is reporting a sad injury incident on Blue Mountain Road. Apparently a vehicle was left in reverse and backed over the injured party. Please use caution in the area…. Incident: 00276 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: 4392 Blue Mountain Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.377175 -120.493593 Close Detail Information 5:44 PM 2 [6] […]

Rockfall on El Capitan, One Fatality & One Injured

Rockfall on El Capitan, One Fatality & One Injured

Yosemite, CA…A rockfall of undetermined size occurred on El Capitan at about 1:55 pm today. The release point appears to be near the “Waterfall Route,” a popular climbing route on the East Buttress of El Capitan. This is the area where Horsetail Fall flows in winter and spring conditions. There is one confirmed fatality and […]

CDCR Nurse & Officer Climb into Canyon to Help Crash Victims ~ By Lt. Robert Kelsey, AA/PIO Sierra Conservation Center

CDCR Nurse & Officer Climb into Canyon to Help Crash Victims ~ By Lt. Robert Kelsey, AA/PIO Sierra Conservation Center

Jamestown, CA…After her shift at Sierra Conservation Center, Supervising Registered Nurse II Maria Cope was on her way home when she came across a lone ambulance helping victims of a car accident. Not seeing any other emergency vehicles such as fire or law enforcement, she stopped her car to offer assistance. The paramedic attending to […]

Governor Brown Signs ‘Prime Time Primary’ Law Moving California’s 2020 Presidential Vote from Last to First Tier

Governor Brown Signs ‘Prime Time Primary’ Law Moving California’s 2020 Presidential Vote from Last to First Tier

Sacramento, CA…Governor Brown has approved a plan to move California’s primary election from one of the last, to one of the first in the nation. Senate Bill 568, The Prime Time Primary Act received bipartisan support in the State Legislature. The Prime Time Primary Act moves the statewide primary to the first Tuesday after the […]

Angels Food & Sierra Hills Markets Grocery Ad & Weekly Specials Through October 3rd

Angels Food & Sierra Hills Markets Grocery Ad & Weekly Specials Through October 3rd

Angels Camp & Murphys, CA…For the best Deli Sandwiches in Calaveras County, come on in and treat yourself to the tastiest and freshest ‘made with love’ deli sandwiches around. Angels Food Deli, Text your order to 209.753.7331 Or You may call your order in to 209.736.4243 ext 14. Sierra Hills Market Deli, Text your order […]

Traffic Update….Green Toyota Prius vs Tree on Obyrnes Ferry

Traffic Update….Green Toyota Prius vs Tree on Obyrnes Ferry

Copperopolis, CA…CHP is reporting a Prius vs Tree collision in Obyrnes Ferry approximately two miles south of Spangler. The tree was overheard as saying why, why…I thought we were on the same side… Incident: 00171 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Obyrnes Ferry Rd / Spangler Ln Loc Desc: APPROX 2 MI JSO SPANGLER Lat/Lon: 37.936752 […]

Traffic Update….Man Hit by Vehicle on Hwy 49

Traffic Update….Man Hit by Vehicle on Hwy 49

San Andreas, CA….CHP is reporting a minor injury collision on Hwy 49 where a man has been hit by a car on Hwy 49 near Sierra Energy. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00169 Type: Trfc Collision-Minor Inj Location: Sr49 / Main St Loc Desc: ST CHARLES AT SIERRA ENERGY Lat/Lon: 38.196206 -120.680907 Close […]

Angels Heating & Air/Angels Sheet Metal is Looking for a Front Desk Receptionist

Angels Heating & Air/Angels Sheet Metal is Looking for a Front Desk Receptionist

Angels Camp, CA…Angels Heating & Air/Angels Sheet Metal is looking for a front desk receptionist. Starting hours are 30-40 hours a week. Responsibilities include: Greet & welcome walk in customers, answer incoming calls, ensure reception area is tidy and presentable, provide basic and accurate information when taking messages, receive and sort through daily mail, organize […]

President Trump Unveils Tax Reform Plans

President Trump Unveils Tax Reform Plans

Indianapolis, IN…Thank you very much. You just want massive tax cuts. That’s what you want. That’s the only reason you’re going so wild. (Applause.) But it’s wonderful to be back in the great state of Indiana. What a place. (Applause.) I want to thank Senator Todd Young, Senator Joe Donnelly, Representative Jackie Walorski, Representative Susan […]

What’s Happening in Murphys this Week – Through October 2, 2017

What’s Happening in Murphys this Week – Through October 2, 2017

Murphys, CA…Try out the Saturday Hopper bus service running between Valley Springs and Arnold with stops in Murphys! Saturdays in Murphys – Walking Tours of Historic Downtown Murphys are available at no charge (donations gratefully accepted) on Saturday mornings at 10am leaving from the Old Timers Museum. Please contact Jo Sanders at 209-728-3072 to confirm […]

STDs at Record High, Indicating Urgent Need for Prevention

STDs at Record High, Indicating Urgent Need for Prevention

Atlanta, GA…More than two million cases of chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis were reported in the United States in 2016, the highest number ever, according to the annual Sexually Transmitted Disease Surveillance Report released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The majority of these new diagnoses (1.6 million) were cases of chlamydia. There were also […]

Calaveras Grape Stomp Celebrates 24th Anniversary October 7, 2017, Murphys Park, Murphys, CA 9:30 – 5:00

Calaveras Grape Stomp Celebrates 24th Anniversary October 7, 2017, Murphys Park, Murphys, CA 9:30 – 5:00

Murphys, CA…Interested in being part of the Calaveras Grape Stomp history? Call now 209/754-0127 or visit https://calaveraswinealliance.ticketspice.com/grape-stomp-entry-form to register your team and celebrate one of the most anticipated events in the region, drawing large, loud crowds and scores of stomp teams, many festooned in original costume. If coming in costume, you must register in costume […]

President Trump Commends Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Allowing Women to Drive!

President Trump Commends Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Allowing Women to Drive!

Washington, DC…President Donald J. Trump commends the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s decision today to affirm the right of women to drive in the Kingdom. This is a positive step toward promoting the rights and opportunities of women in Saudi Arabia. We will continue to support Saudi Arabia in its to efforts to strengthen Saudi society […]

Chain Installer Permits Now Available. Mandatory Orientation Class for New Applicants is October 26th

Chain Installer Permits Now Available.  Mandatory Orientation Class for New Applicants is October 26th

Angels Camp, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is accepting applications for individuals interested in becoming chain installers on California State Highways in the Sierra Nevada. Permits are available for State Highways 4, 88, 89, 108, and 207 in Calaveras, Alpine, Amador and Tuolumne Counties. A mandatory orientation class for new applicants will be held […]

Elton Redick Homicide Suspect Captured

Elton Redick Homicide Suspect Captured

Big Oak Flat, CA…Today at 3 PM, Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Detectives were searching the area of Big Oak Flat for homicide suspect 42-year-old Elton Quintin Redick. Detectives saw Redick walking on Hwy 120 in Big Oak Flat. They located him trying to hide underneath the Claim Jumper Outpost business and quickly took him into custody. […]

Two Arrested After Search Warrant Served for Stolen Property in Copperopolis

Two Arrested After Search Warrant Served for Stolen Property in Copperopolis

Copperopolis, CA…This morning, 9-26-17 Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office Detectives served a search warrant for stolen property at two locations in Copperopolis. Items positively identified as stolen were recovered from both locations. Some of the property recovered this morning was stolen from boats around Lake Tulloch as was previously reported earlier this month. At one location […]

Valley Springs Man Arrested for Allegations of Child Pornography

Valley Springs Man Arrested for Allegations of Child Pornography

Valley Springs, CA…Yesterday, 9-25-17 at about 9:00am, Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office Detectives assisted agents from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in the service of an arrest warrant on Nicholas Watkins, age 29, of Valley Springs. Watkins was taken into custody at a business in Mountain Ranch without incident and turned over to FBI agents. […]