Washington, DC…The California sanctuary movement and the history of the Doctrine of Nullification were topics discussed in House floor remarks on March 21st: “California’s Legislature has forbidden local governments from cooperating with federal immigration authorities and has even gone so far as to forbid private citizens from volunteering information to federal law enforcement under threat […]
Sacramento, CA…Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today issued the following statement on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s decision to weaken clean vehicle emissions standards: “Watch out for this belated April Fools’ Day trick. This cynical and meretricious abuse of power will poison our air and jeopardize the health of all Americans.” The U.S. EPA’s own […]
Nellis Air Force Base, NV…U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron Slot Pilot Thunderbird 4, Maj. Stephen Del Bagno, was killed when his F-16 Fighting Falcon crashed over the Nevada Test and Training Range April 4, 2018 at approximately 10:30 a.m. during a routine aerial demonstration training flight. “We are mourning the loss of Major Del […]
Yosemite, CA…Park roads, campgrounds, and other facilities may be impacted. Yosemite National Park expects significant impacts from a storm coming in from the Pacific. Storm activity is expected to impact Yosemite National Park and the surrounding area on Friday, April 6 through Sunday, April 8, 2018. Park roadways, campgrounds, and other facilities may be impacted. […]
Twain Harte, CA…41st Annual Twain Harte Summer Arts & Wine Festival 2018 is July 28th & 29th, 2018, 10am – 5pm Saturday and Sunday. This July, among the tall pines, in the quiet vacation town of Twain Harte, a festival of quality arts, crafts, and performers, will fire up once again! Starting at the Twain […]
Jamestown, CA…Traffic Update…Structure Fire Reported Near Sr108 / Sr120. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00319 Type: Report of Fire Location: Sr108 / Sr120 Loc Desc: YOSEMITE JUNCTION Lat/Lon: 37.891277 -120.488155 Detail Information 4:06 PM 3 [6] XFR CAL FIRE 4:05 PM 2 [2] 1039 CDF 4:04 PM 1 [1] STRUCTURE FIRE
Angels Camp & Sutter Creek, CA…Prom season is here, and we have a great selection of tuxes available for rental by Jim’s Formal Wear! From slim styles by Michael Kors to basic black traditional fits from a variety of designers, we have the perfect look for any guy. Basic black tux rental starts at just […]
San Andreas, CA…Conifer Communications is Growing! Grand Opening of Conifer Communications Calaveras is April 5th, 2018. We are so excited to announce Conifer Communications is expanding to Calaveras County, that we are throwing a party to celebrate with our new neighbors and friends! So please come and join us at our Grand Opening and learn […]
San Andreas, CA…In preparation of the heavy rain predicted for Friday night the Public Works Department has stocked the following locations with sand bags and sand. Please limit the number of sand bags to 10 per resident and remember to bring your own shovel. 1. Arnold Maintenance Yard, 1119 Linebaugh Rd. (Closes at 3:30pm) 2. […]
San Andreas, CA…On 4-4-18, the Department of Justice released information regarding a sweeping two-day operation that targeted transnational organized crime indoor marijuana grow houses in Sacramento area neighborhoods. As outlined in the press release below, over 100 houses were seized and approximately 74 properties searched in the multi-agency operation against foreign-funded residential marijuana grows. From […]
Palo Alto, CA…Mark Zuckerberg spoke with members of the press about Facebook’s efforts to better protect people’s information. The following is a transcript of his remarks and the Q&A that followed. Opening Remarks Hey everyone. Thanks for joining today. Before we get started today, I just want to take a moment to talk about what […]
Sacramento, CA…Joining a coalition of 15 Attorneys General and the City of Chicago, California Attorney General Xavier Becerra today filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) over its failure to reduce methane emissions from existing oil and natural gas operations, as required under federal law. Methane is many times more dangerous in […]
Nellis Air Force Base, NV…A U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds pilot was killed when his F-16 Fighting Falcon crashed over the Nevada Test and Training Range April 4, 2018, at approximately 10:30 a.m. during a routine aerial demonstration training flight. The identity of the pilot is being withheld for 24-hours pending next of kin notification. An […]
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 […]
Jamestown, CA…Traffic Update….Overturned Vehicle Collision Near Main St / Willow St. Please use caution in the area…. Incident: 00072 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Main St / Willow St Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.954406 -120.422579 Detail Information 7:53 AM 6 [9] 1039 CAL FIRE 7:53 AM 5 [8] DRIVER WAS OUT OF THE VEH 7:53 AM […]
Valley Springs, CA…Looking for a new home in Valley Springs? Call us at 209-583-1300. It is a great time to buy real estate in Valley Springs and our site is a great place to begin your search. Whether you are a first-time home buyer or you are already familiar with the home buying process, you […]
“Success is to be measured not so much by the position that one has reached in life as by the obstacles which he has overcome.” Booker T. Washington April 5, 1856 – November 14, 1915
Arnold, CA…From the National Weather Service Sacramento, you can expect Moderate to Heavy Rainfall Friday Through Saturday. A strong atmospheric river will bring wet weather Thursday into the weekend. Snow levels will initially be well above pass levels, bringing rain across the area, including the mountains. Some snow melt is possible due to the rainfall […]
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 […]
Washington, DC…Good afternoon. Apologies for the delay. Today, we solemnly remember the life and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr., who was viciously gunned down in Memphis 50 years ago this evening. In what would prove to be the final public speech of his incredible life, Dr. King said: “Like anybody, I would like to […]
Wilseyville, CA…Joseph “Joe” Franco, Jr, 88, of Wilseyville, passed away after a brief illness on March 20, 2018 in Stockton, CA. He is survived by his wife Patricia and children Jean Franco (Pat), Maria Caprile (Tony), Francesca Pappin (Bill), Ellen Bower (Bill), Joseph Franco III (Michelle), and Sarah Hogan (Tom), eleven grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, his […]
Martell, CA…The UCCE Master Gardeners of Amador County will be holding a plant sale on Sunday, April 29, from 10:00 a.m. – 2 p.m at the American Legion Hall located at 12134 Airport Rd in Martell. Start your spring gardening off right by picking up your favorite tomato or other vegetable varieties which have been propagated […]
Bear Valley, CA…Squaw Valley, Aspen Mountain and Bear Valley on the podium at prestigious ski event. The Bear Valley ski team recently placed third in a field of more than 60 teams from across the country at this season’s National Standard Race (NASTAR) held at Bear Valley. NASTAR is the largest public grassroots ski-racing program […]
San Andreas, CA…COMMUNITY MEMBER WANTED to serve as a Volunteer voting member of the Mark Twain Health Care District Finance Committee. The community member shall collaborate and assist the Finance Committee and staff with financial evaluations and decisions. QUALIFICATIONS include – be a Calaveras resident; minimum of a BA degree in business, finance or an […]