Washington, DC…U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.), chairman of the Senate Republican Conference, member of the Finance Committee, and conferee on the conference committee tasked with negotiating a final tax reform bill, issued the following statement today regarding the Senate’s final passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. “This is a historic moment for our […]
San Andreas, CA…Today was another marathon session on Cannabis for the Calaveras Board. What follows is the portion of the meeting after all of the public comments, etc. This is where they started discussing the action items and getting ready to vote. If you are following this topic this is the portion of the meeting […]
Washington, DC…MR. BOSSERT: Good morning, all. Sorry for being a little tardy this morning. I’d like to talk to you today about a cyber issue of significance. In May of this year, a dangerous cyberattack known as WannaCry spread rapidly and indiscriminately across the world. The malware encrypted and rendered useless hundreds of thousands of […]
Sutter Creek, CA…CHP is reporting a vehicle vs deer collision near Ridge Rd / Winton Rd. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00319 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Ridge Rd / Winton Rd Loc Desc: EB JEO Lat/Lon: 38.387961 -120.774779 Close Detail Information 5:49 PM 3 [4] VEH PULLED TO RHS / DEER NO […]
Angels Camp, CA…The City Council will be back in action this evening at the Fire House. Approving a contract with Melissa Eads to serve as City Administrator. Approving Churchwell White, LLP to serve as City Attorney and reprogramming RTSP Funds for Rasberry Stair replacement top the agenda COUNCIL-AGENDA-12-19-2017
Washington, DC…Mr. Speaker: I opposed the House version of the tax reform bill because the loss of broad-based deductions like state and local taxes would have caused significant tax increases on many of my middle-class constituents in the high-tax, high-cost state of California. It increased the marginal tax rate on high income earners and abolished […]
Angels Camp, CA…Summary: Bret Harte High School and its Board (BHUHSD) is being challenged by a student who objects to a school policy prohibiting the discussion of religious issues (e.g., “Creationism” and “intelligent design”) in natural science classes. The student and his attorney argue that this prohibition is an unconstitutional restriction of his right to […]
Arnold, CA….Ladies & Gents we actually have a storm system approaching….West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada Today Partly cloudy. Highs 39 to 54 higher elevations…50 to 60 lower elevations. Prevailing south winds up to 15 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in the afternoon. Tonight At lower elevations, a slight chance of rain showers in the […]
San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors are back in action on December 19th. The Complete Agenda is below. On October 17, 2017 the Board of Supervisors heard a recommendation from the Planning Commission to adopt an ordinance either banning cannabis cultivation and other commercial activities associated with cannabis or regulating those uses. The […]
Copperopolis, CA…CHP is reporting a vehicle overturned off the side of the roadway near Obyrnes Ferry Rd / Copper Cove Ct. Please use caution in the area. Incident: 00347 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Obyrnes Ferry Rd / Copper Cove Ct Loc Desc: JNO BRIDGE NR THE CL Lat/Lon: 37.940002 -120.605451 Close Detail Information 8:50 […]
Arnold, CA…Dogwood Seasonal Cuisine In Cedar Center is the perfect place for an evening out in the Arnold area. Give those on your Christmas lists the gift suitable for any occasion. Dogwood Gift Cards can be loaded for any amount and even reloaded again and again. Shop Local, Shop Often and put an Evening at […]
Dorrington, CA…Jon “Jonathan” Alan Hughes, born July 27, 1954 passed away in a car accident late Saturday, December 16th, 2017. He was born in San Diego, CA and lived most of his adult life in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada’s. Jon was an avid sportsman. There was not a sport he did not excel […]
Murphys, CA…The 4 Rotary Clubs of Calaveras County joined together this weekend to deliver Christmas Dinners to those in need who live in Calaveras County. These Rotary Clubs raised over $6,000 to assist the Resource Connection in their ”Santa’s Express” Christmas Dinner event, with the Rotary Clubs driving and delivering food all throughout Calaveras […]
Murphys, CA…Christmas Day brings a 34-year Calaveras tradition, a free community dinner hosted by Murphys Friends. December 25 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Native Sons Hall on Main Street in Murphys, it will be turkey with all the trimmings, and gifts for the young people. This tradition started in 1983 at the Utica […]
Tacoma, WA…(Preliminary reports are stating 6 fatalities in this incident and that the train may have struck aon vehicle or object on the tracks prior to the derailment.) Amtrak Cascades Train 501, operating from Seattle and Portland, derailed south of Tacoma, Wash. There were approximately 78 passengers and five crew members on board. Initial reports […]
Pioneer, CA…CHP is reporting a possible injury collision near Red Corral Rd / Bobbie Ln. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00115 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Red Corral Rd / Bobbie Ln Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.415208 -120.585559 Close Detail Information NO DETAILS Unit Information 9:35 AM 2 Unit Assigned
Murphys, CA…December – gifts, parties, school vacations, religious celebrations, hustle and bustle. But, December is also the end of the year, a time to reflect on what has happened in 2017. Mind Matters has had a good year, serving between 250-300 clients. Our Board of Directors remains stable, skilled, and dedicated. Our staff remains professional […]
Mokelumne Hill, CA…A 31 year old Mokelumne Hill man was driving his 1992 GMC eastbound on State Route 26, east of Sport Hill Rd. at an unknown speed. Due to his unsafe turning movement, he allowed the GMC to leave the south edge of the roadway. As a result, his vehicle traveled out of control […]
Dorrington, CA…On the evening December 16th A 53 year old Dorrington man was driving a 1998 Chevrolet S-10 pickup eastbound on Boards Crossing Road, approaching Snowshoe Thompson Trail at an unknown speed. He failed to negotiate a split in the roadway and continued into the intersection of Boards Crossing Road at Snowshoe Thompson Trail and […]
Angels Camp, CA…Are you fueled up are ready to go? Do you have an extra tank for the garage heater? Time to get ready for all those Winter activities! Calaveras Lumber in Angels Camp now has one of the lowest prices anywhere on propane exchange tanks. Simple, fast, safe & efficient. Stop by their home […]
Santa Barbara, CA..Weak northeast winds prevailed across the fire last night they are expected to shift to a south to southwest direction this afternoon. With the forecasted winds, temperatures are expected to be cooler and relative humidity higher allowing for favorable firefighting efforts. Areas of concern are above the coastal Santa Barbara County communities, including […]
Drytown, CA…CHP is reporting a possible injury collision near New Chicago Rd / Turner Rd. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00282 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: New Chicago Rd / Turner Rd Loc Desc: JWO Lat/Lon: 38.438205 -120.819511 Close Detail Information 5:31 PM 2 [2] PRTYS IN VEH APPEAR INJ’D 5:31 PM 1 […]
West Point, CA…CHP is reporting a vehicle vs deer incident on Hwy 26 north of West Point. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00254 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Sr26 / Higdon Rd Loc Desc: EB JEO Lat/Lon: 38.410013 -120.555563 Close Detail Information 4:40 PM 3 [3] REQ UNIT TO CHECK FOR THE DEER […]