Caltrans Crews Pushing East To Clear Snow Covered Sierra Passes

Caltrans Crews Pushing East To Clear Snow Covered Sierra Passes

Arnold, CA…Caltrans District 10 gave the following update yesterday on their progress. “The gate at the Mt. Reba turnoff remains closed, and that is as far as folks can go by vehicle. After removing snow on SR-4 near Lake Alpine, a Caltrans’ maintenance crew saw that a washout had occurred, the result of a culvert […]

Four States Led By Washington AG Ferguson Sue Trump Administration Over Coal Leases

Four States Led By Washington AG Ferguson Sue Trump Administration Over Coal Leases

Olympia, WA…Attorney General Bob Ferguson today filed a federal lawsuit against the U.S. Department of the Interior and the Bureau of Land Management over a program to lease coal mining rights on public land, which contributes to significant coal-train traffic through the state of Washington. The lawsuit challenges Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke’s decision to restart […]

Services On May 13 For Reverend Mary Jo Siders, 1935 – 2017

Services On May 13 For Reverend Mary Jo Siders, 1935 – 2017

Murphys, CA…The Reverend Mary Jo Siders, age 81, of Murphys, California, passed away on May 6, 2017. She was born in Rushville, Illinois on August 12, 1935, to Russell and Louise (Mallory) Logan. After graduation from Illinois Wesleyan University in 1957, she married William (Bill) Siders and moved to California. They had two children, Susan […]

Trump Administration Pushes Out FBI Director Comey

Trump Administration Pushes Out FBI Director Comey

Washington, DC…In a developing story the Trump Administration has forced out FBI Director James Comey. This comes on recommendations from the Attorney General & Deputy Attorney General. A brief statement from the White House has been released… Today, President Donald J. Trump informed FBI Director James Comey that he has been terminated and removed from […]

The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors Is Back In Action & Jumping Frogs Today

The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors Is Back In Action & Jumping Frogs Today

San Andreas, CA…The Supervisors day is now underway with a closed session for a conference with labor negotiators (Judy Hawkins, Director of Human Resources & Risk Management) re: Deputy Sheriff’s Association (DSA), Sheriff’s Management Unit (SMU), Service Employees International Union (SEIU), and Calaveras County Public Safety Employees Association (CCPSEA) negotiations. The Board will recess from […]

Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Dept. Activity Logs Through May 7th

Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Dept. Activity Logs Through May 7th

Sonora, CA…The Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Activity Logs Through May 7th are enclosed… Sheriff’s log 05072017 Sheriff’s log 05062017 Sheriff’s log 05052017 Sheriff’s Daily Report 05-04-2017 Sheriff’s Daily Report 05-03-2017 Sheriff’s Daily Report 05-02-2017 Sheriff’s log 05012017 Sheriff log 04302017 Sheriff’s Daily Reports 04-29-2017 Sheriff’s Daily Report 04-28-2017 Sheriff log 04272017 Sheriff’s log 04252017 Sheriff’s log […]

Tourism Spending Adds $230 Million To Tuolumne County’s Economy In 2016

Tourism Spending Adds $230 Million To Tuolumne County’s Economy In 2016

Sonora, CA…Tuolumne County benefited from California’s robust and dynamic tourism industry in 2016, welcoming visitors who injected $230 million into the local economy. Visit California released a report produced by Dean Runyan Associates showing visitor spending in the county supported 2340 jobs and generated $17.5 million in state and local tax revenue to propel the […]

Monitor Pass Now Open

Monitor Pass Now Open

Alpine County – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has removed the winter snow, cleared the debris and made the necessary repairs to open State Route 89 over Monitor Pass on Monday, May 8, 2017, at 1:00 p.m. The diligent work of Caltrans crews enabled the opening of the pass for motorists who utilize this […]

Alchemy In Murphys Is Seeking Experienced Servers & Line Cooks For Full & Part Time Work

Alchemy In Murphys Is Seeking Experienced Servers & Line Cooks For Full & Part Time Work

Murphys, CA…Alchemy in Murphys is seeking experienced servers and line cooks for full time and part time work. We are also looking for a salesperson/cashier to work in our wine and beer market. Please apply in person at 191 Main St., Murphys. About Alchemy Chef Jason Wright is pleased to bring his innovative cuisine to […]

Deceased Man Found in Sonora Area This Morning

Deceased Man Found in Sonora Area This Morning

Sonora, CA…This morning, just after 8:00 a.m., the Sonora Police Department and the Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Department responded to the area of the railroad tracks, just south of Symon’s Lane, for a report of a deceased male adult. Two teens walking to school had discovered the deceased man near the tracks and called law enforcement. […]

“Wildfire Awareness Week” Declared in California

“Wildfire Awareness Week” Declared in California

Sacramento, CA…California’s wet winter fueled the growth of a significant grass crop. The abundant grass will soon dry into tinder. Now is the time to act to prevent wildfires. Today Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. declared May 7-13 “Wildfire Awareness Week” to urge homeowners to prepare now for the dry, flammable season ahead. Already this […]

SNAC Is Your Headquarters for Quality Gear, Clothing, Footwear & Rentals Since 1994!

SNAC Is Your Headquarters for Quality Gear, Clothing, Footwear & Rentals Since 1994!

Arnold, Murphys & Sonora, CA…The Sierra Nevada Adventure Company is your headquarters for all your outdoor adventures. They have a great selection of Teva Sandals at all three SNAC locations. The new Hobie Mirage Eclipse Pedal SUPs have just arrived to SNAC Arnold! It’s the most fun you’ll have this summer on the water – […]

Bret Harte FFA Teams Excelled For Calaveras County At State Judging Finals

Bret Harte FFA Teams Excelled For Calaveras County At State Judging Finals

Angels Camp, CA…The Bret Harte FFA Chapter proudly represented Calaveras county at the California State FFA Judging Finals in San Luis Obispo on May 5th and 6th. Cal Poly hosted these career development events for over 3,000 FFA members across the state. The Floriculture team placed 4th high team in California with team members Bailey […]

State Superintendent Tom Torlakson To Attend Amador County Public Schools’ Groundbreaking Ceremony

State Superintendent Tom Torlakson To Attend Amador County Public Schools’ Groundbreaking Ceremony

Jackson, CA…Please join District leaders along with local community partners and State Superintendent Tom Torlakson to commemorate the start of Amador County Public Schools’ sustainability program! Amador County Public Schools is kicking off a comprehensive energy program that is expected to achieve over $17 million in net savings over the program life, while enhancing energy […]

Butte Fire Claims May Expire Soon!

Butte Fire Claims May Expire Soon!

San Andreas, CA…Airola Butte Fire Attorneys in San Andreas is ready to help. We are a team of lawyers fighting for the rights of property owners in Amador and Calaveras Counties. The Airola family has been serving the legal needs of the Motherlode for 99 years. Now, in the aftermath of the Butte fire, the […]

International Trade Development Workshop Coming To Sonora On June 7th

International Trade Development Workshop Coming To Sonora On June 7th

Sonora, CA…RCRC, in partnership with the Northern California Regional Center for International Trade Development and Tuolumne County Economic Development Authority, announces a Rural Trade Workshop in Tuolumne County on June 7, 2017, at the Best Western Plus Sonora Oaks Hotel & Conference Center.   The purpose of this trade workshop is to teach the basics […]

Elvis Presley’s Revolvers Sell for World Record Prices

Elvis Presley’s Revolvers Sell for World Record Prices

Rock Island, IL…Two of Elvis Presley’s lavish revolvers sold for world record prices in a May firearms auction hosted by Rock Island Auction Company. A highly embellished Smith & Wesson 19-2 revolver, clearly seen being held by Elvis in a period photograph, brought $195,000, and a similarly decorated Colt Python revolver sold for $172,500. Each […]

Calaveras Fly Fishers Held Their Annual “One Fly” Contest At White Pines On May 6th

Calaveras Fly Fishers Held Their Annual “One Fly” Contest At White Pines On May 6th

Arnold, CA…The Calaveras Fly Fishers held their annual “One Fly” Contest against the Delta Fly Fishers on Sat May 6th at White Pines Lake. The 26 participants spend the morning chasing trout to raise money for the club’s Scholarship Program. The CFF presents a $1,000 scholarship each year to a deserving senior at Bret Harte […]

Seven To Compete For 80th Annual Miss Calaveras Tiara

Seven To Compete For 80th Annual Miss Calaveras Tiara

Angels Camp, CA…(Frogtown, USA)…Seven accomplished young women from across Calaveras County will compete for the title of Miss Calaveras County 2017 at 8:00 pm on Thursday, May 18 at the 2017 Miss Calaveras County Scholarship Pageant. These young women will participate in four phases of competition, including a personal interview, a health and fitness demonstration, […]