Caltrans Has Completed Accelerated Repairs on State Route 108 in Tuolumne County Due to SB 1 Funds

Caltrans Has Completed Accelerated Repairs on State Route 108 in Tuolumne County Due to SB 1 Funds

Tuolumne County, CA…Caltrans has replaced four lane miles of pavement on eastbound and westbound State Route 108 from Lyons Dam Road to the community of Long Barn, due to funds received from Senate Bill 1 (SB 1), the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017. “The completion of this project will benefit residents in the […]

New Regional Director Brings Research, Consulting Experience to California Trout’s Sierra Headwaters Office

New Regional Director Brings Research, Consulting Experience to  California Trout’s Sierra Headwaters Office

Mammoth Lakes, CA…Non-profit fish research and advocacy group California Trout has hired a new director for its Sierra Headwaters Region. Dr. Eric Huber, a recent graduate of UC Berkeley’s doctoral program in Environmental Science, Policy, and Management, will lead CalTrout’s projects throughout the Sierra Nevada region. Huber’s work will mainly focus on CalTrout’s Sierra Meadows […]

Finding Gold in Calaveras Treasure Hunt Continues On

Finding Gold in Calaveras Treasure Hunt Continues On

Murphys, CA…Calaveras Wine Country is inviting you on a treasure hunt in historic gold country to celebrate California Wine Month. Pick up or download a treasure map and taste at a participating winery (tasting fees apply) to discover their gold. Receive their gold star on the board and fill in a line for BINGO throughout […]

The Big CHS Thrift Annual Winter Apparel & Ski Sale!

The Big CHS Thrift Annual Winter Apparel & Ski Sale!

Arnold, CA…The Calaveras Humane Society Thrift Store in Arnold carrives a variety of high-end used goods. Shoppers will find high-quality, like-new and gently used clothing and accessories, household items and furnishings, vintage items and collectibles, jewelry, books, toys, branded CHS goods, and lots more! The merchandise changes frequently, so come in often and see what […]

Crime Doesn’t Always go as you Plan in Amador County.

Crime Doesn’t Always go as you Plan in Amador County.

Martell, CA…From the Amador Sheriff’s Dept…”On September 17th, 2018 at around 2:44PM, Joseph Homer Modrall, age 34 of Sacramento and Gary Wayne Modrall, age 69 of Sacramento, decided to go shopping for a victim at Save Mart Grocery Store in Martell. While Gary Modrall waited outside in the parking lot, Joseph Modrall entered Save Mart […]

Subject Arrested after Altercation and Running from Deputies

Subject Arrested after Altercation and Running from Deputies

Valley Springs, CA…On 9-17-18 at approx. 0815 hours CCSO Deputies responded to a residence in the 6000 block of Highway 26 for reports of an altercation between a male and two females. Upon arrival Deputies spoke with two females (age 21 and 22) who stated they were visiting a male, (s) Nicholas Kohring (age 28 […]

A Message for Young Drivers From CHP San Andreas

A Message for Young Drivers From CHP San Andreas

San Andreas, CA…A message for young drivers from CHP…”12814.6(b)(1)(A) and (B) California Vehicle Code-during the first 12 months after issuance of a provisional license the licensee may not do any of the following unless accompanied and supervised by a licensed driver who is the licensee’s parent or guardian, a licensed driver who is 25 years […]

Traffic Update….Cow Loose on Greeley Hill Road

Traffic Update….Cow Loose on Greeley Hill Road

Coulterville, CA…Traffic Update….Cow Loose on Greeley Hill Road Incident: 00125 Type: Animal Hazard Location: 5200 Greeley Hill Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.715489 -120.193244 Detail Information 9:06 AM 2 [3] 1039 61-6 FR THE SON OFC 9:04 AM 1 [1] COW Unit Information 9:06 AM 1 Unit Assigned

Calaveras Board of Supervisors are Back In Action Today with a Full Agenda.

Calaveras Board of Supervisors are Back In Action Today with a Full Agenda.

San Andreas, CA…Calaveras Board of Supervisors are back In Action Today. The full agenda is enclosed… LIVE Webcast Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting 9/18/2018 8:00 AM Board of Supervisors Chambers 891 Mountain Ranch Road   San Andreas, CA 95249 Downloads:  Agenda  Agenda Packet  Video Call to Order Roll Call CLOSED SESSION 1. Conference with legal counsel – anticipated […]

Merita Callaway for Supervisor

Merita Callaway for Supervisor

Murphys, CA…See Merita’s events and endorsements, as well as her positions on the issues affecting the Ebbetts Pass Corridor. Visit: www.meritacallaway.com

Burson Road – Emergency Culvert Replacement and Temporary Road Closure on Thursday, September 20, 2018

Burson Road – Emergency Culvert Replacement and Temporary Road Closure on Thursday, September 20, 2018

Valley Springs, CA…The driving public should be advised that there will be a hard road closure on Burson Road Valley Springs on Thursday, September 20, 2018 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. A detour around the work zone will be in place as shown. Please call Public Works at (209) 754-6401 with any questions.

President Trump at Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration

President Trump at Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration

Washington, DC…Beautiful. Thank you very much. I appreciate you being here. And I’m really thrilled, once again, to welcome so many of my friends to the White House to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. That’s a big month. (Applause.) That’s a big month, right? (Applause.) And I want to thank all of our incredible representatives that […]

President Trump on Additional Tariffs on $267 Billion of Imports from China

President Trump on Additional Tariffs on $267 Billion of Imports from China

Washington, DC…Today, following seven weeks of public notice, hearings, and extensive opportunities for comment, I directed the United States Trade Representative (USTR) to proceed with placing additional tariffs on roughly $200 billion of imports from China. The tariffs will take effect on September 24, 2018, and be set at a level of 10 percent until […]

Mornings with the One Percent™ Will Be 9 till Noon Today…New Stories are Below!

Mornings with the One Percent™ Will Be 9 till Noon Today…New Stories are Below!

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 […]

Traffic Update….Collision Near Hwy 49 & Jackass Hill

Traffic Update….Collision Near Hwy 49 & Jackass Hill

Tuttletown, CA…Traffic Update….Collision Near Hwy 49 & Jackass Hill. Typically collisions in this area can cause significant traffic delays. Details are still coming in but if you have a chance to take Parrotts Ferry or Obyrnes Ferry it might be a good idea. Incident: 00234 Type: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj Location: Sr49 / Jackass Hill Rd […]

Traffic Update….Vehicle with Trailer Overturned Near Sr108 / Mono Way

Traffic Update….Vehicle with Trailer Overturned Near Sr108 / Mono Way

Sonora, CA…Traffic Update….Vehicle with Trailer Overturned Near Sr108 / Mono Way Incident: 00203 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr108 / Mono Way Loc Desc: WB Lat/Lon: 37.981928 -120.306051 Detail Information 12:43 PM 5 [12] [Rotation Request Comment] 1039 AHEARNS TOWING 209-533-9149 12:42 PM 4 [11] A61-003 1185 F/DODG 3/4 TON AND 2AXLE TRLR 12:39 PM […]

Moderate Injuries to Sonora Man in Tuolumne Road Collision

Moderate Injuries to Sonora Man in Tuolumne Road Collision

Sonora, CA…On Friday, September 14, 2018, at approximately 8:00 PM, 22 year old Tuolumne resident, Savannah McNeil, was driving a 2005 Ford 500, stopped westbound, within the westbound traffic lane of Tuolumne Rd, in preparation to turn left into a private driveway west of Morris Road,yielding to oncoming eastbound traffic. 21 year old Sonora Resident, […]

GABA-Business Association Meeting Sept 18th. Guest Speaker is Calaveras Visitors Bureau’s Lisa Boulton

GABA-Business Association Meeting Sept 18th.  Guest Speaker is Calaveras Visitors Bureau’s Lisa Boulton

Arnold, CA…OPEN TO EVERYONE Business owners, staff and local residents interested in participating in the GREATER ARNOLD BUSINESS ASSOCIATION. Tuesday September 18th, 6:00 PM at the Ebbetts Pass Fire Station Conference room. 1037 Blagen Road, Arnold. GUEST SPEAKER Lisa Boulton, Calaveras Visitors Bureau. Open Forum to discuss Planned Development & new 30 foot setback that […]

PG&E Accelerates Vegetation Work in Tuolumne and Calaveras Counties as Wildfire Threat Grows

PG&E Accelerates Vegetation Work in Tuolumne and Calaveras Counties as Wildfire Threat Grows

Sacramento, CA… In response to the recent and dramatically increasing wildfire threat in our state, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is accelerating its vegetation management work in Tuolumne and Calaveras Counties to further reduce the risk of wildfire and keep our customers, their families and our communities safe. According to CAL FIRE and the […]

Kavanaugh Denies Allegation Anew, Arrives at White House

Kavanaugh Denies Allegation Anew, Arrives at White House

Washington, DC…(AP) Brett Kavanaugh and the woman accusing him of a decades-old sexual assault both indicated Monday that they would be willing to testify to a Senate panel as the confirmation of President Donald Trump’s Supreme Court nominee shifted from seemingly painless to problematic. Kavanaugh was seen arriving at the White House, with no immediate […]

Traffic Update….Collision Blocking Lanes Near Sr120 / Cavanero Rd

Traffic Update….Collision Blocking Lanes Near Sr120 / Cavanero Rd

Groveland, CA…Traffic Update….Collision Blocking Lanes Near Sr120 / Cavanero Rd Incident: 00137 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Sr120 / Cavanero Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.814019 -120.300054 Detail Information 10:15 AM 3 [3] RP ADV NEAR MOCCASIN SWITCHBACK RD 10:14 AM 2 [2] 1125 BOTH VEHS 10:14 AM 1 [1] BLK CHEV CRUZ VS DKGRY NISS […]

Traffic Update….Non-Injury Collision Near Sr120 / Back St

Traffic Update….Non-Injury Collision Near Sr120 / Back St

Groveland, CA…Traffic Update….Non-Injury Collision Near Sr120 / Back St Incident: 00125 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Sr120 / Back St Loc Desc: IFO IRON DOOR SALOON Lat/Lon: 37.839267 -120.229733 Detail Information 10:05 AM 4 [5] 1039 61-4 WILL GET READY AND BE ENRT/EXTENDED 10:00 AM 3 [3] 1039 61-S3 //61-4 ON CALL 9:53 AM 2 […]

Traffic Update….Collision Blocking Lanes Near Jamestown Rd / Racetrack Rd

Traffic Update….Collision Blocking Lanes Near Jamestown Rd / Racetrack Rd

Sonora, CA…Traffic Update….Collision Blocking Lanes Near Jamestown Rd / Racetrack Rd Incident: 00114 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Jamestown Rd / Racetrack Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.991557 -120.411014 Detail Information 9:56 AM 13 [25] 1039 3A CALL# 33849 9:55 AM 12 [24] 1039 3A CALL# 33588 9:53 AM 11 [23] A61-001 VEH MISSING 3 TIRES […]

Murphys Man Passes Away in Early Sunday Morning Fire

Murphys Man Passes Away in Early Sunday Morning Fire

Murphys, CA…The sad notifications have been completed and the Calaveras County Coroner’s Office has released that 67 year old Gregory William Heaviside passed away in an early Sunday Morning structure fire in the Diggins off of Tom Bell in Murphys. According to Cal-Fire TCU Command the fire was largely contained to his residence with a […]