Sonora, CA…Traffic Update…Collision Near Rawhide Rd / SR108 Incident: 00487 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Rawhide Rd / SR108 Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.956017 -120.422617 Detail Information 8:28 PM 1 [2] [Notification] [CHP]-Problem changed from STOP to 1182-Trfc Collision-No Inj Unit Information 8:27 PM 7 Unit Assigned 8:27 PM 6 Unit Enroute 8:27 PM 5 Unit […]
“Popularity, I have always thought, may aptly be compared to a coquette – the more you woo her, the more apt is she to elude your embrace.” John Tyler March 29, 1790 – January 18, 1862
Murphys, CA…The IRS has released a new version of Form W-4 and a revised Withholding Calculator on irs.gov (IR-2018-36). These updated tools can help you check your 2018 tax withholding to determine if it’s still appropriate following passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act in December 2017. The IRS urges taxpayers to use these […]
Arnold, CA…How to make entertaining videos using iMovie will be explored when the Sierra Macintosh Users Group (SMUG) moves back to its warm-weather location in Arnold for the Tuesday, April 10 meeting that will begin at 7 p.m. in the assembly room of the Ebbetts Pass Fire District, 1037 Blagen Rd., just off Highway 4. […]
Wilseyville, CA…A Celebration of Life for Thelma Inez Oltman, of Wilseyville, CA, August 30, 1928 – March 8, 2018. will be held on April 7th at 11am at West Point Community Church. Arrangements: San Andreas Memorial Chapel. Services: West Point Community Church, Saturday, April 7, 2018, at 11:00 AM, potluck to follow, 22264 Highway 26, […]
Oakland, Calif. – Calaveras County will reduce flood risk in the Calaveras River watershed by minimizing water runoff, soil erosion, sediment accumulation, and debris flow through a $3.9 million mitigation project. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) awarded $2,974,335 to the County for erosion control measures including hydro-mulching and hydro-seeding in the most vulnerable watersheds […]
Murphys, CA…Mary Fletcher passed away peacefully on January 29, 2018 after a long illness. She was born on January 23, 1957 in Alameda, CA with her twin sister Martha. Mary attended Carmel High School and went on to receive a B.S. in Graphic Communications at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. Mary’s firefighting career spanned over […]
Murphys, CA…Born in Hawaii, raised in a military family, and lived throughout the United States, Merita is committed to Calaveras County as home. She has lived in District 3 for 30 years, and is a member of local organizations from White Pines Park to Murphys Community Club. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science and […]
Sonora, CA…From the Sonora Police Dept…On Wednesday, just after 8:30 a.m., Sonora Police Officers were dispatched to the 500 block of S. Stewart Street for a call involving a male subject who was causing a disturbance and refusing to leave the area. Officers arrived on scene and identified the subject as 22-year-old Jacob Hoskins of […]
Mi Wuk Village, CA…Traffic Update….Collision Near Sr108 / Sugar Pine Rd. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00224 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr108 / Sugar Pine Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.057129 -120.201617 Detail Information 1:16 PM 15 [18] [Notification] [CHP]-[17] 1039 3A VICS ENRT CALL# 34958 1:16 PM 14 [17] 1039 3A VICS […]
Copperopolis, CA…Traffic Update….Possible Injury Collision Near Copper Cove Dr / Obyrnes Ferry Rd Incident: 00157 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Copper Cove Dr / Obyrnes Ferry Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.940002 -120.605451 Detail Information 12:18 PM 1 [1] MULTIPLE VEHS Unit Information 12:19 PM 1 Unit Assigned
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 […]
Coulterville, CA…Join Caltrans District 10 Public Information Officer Rick Estrada as he visits State Route 132 in Mariposa County, where a wall of water sliced through the roadbed and washed away a significant piece of the highway on March 22. His video shows the size of the cut and how it separated the highway in […]
Washington, DC…Today the U.S. Census Bureau delivered its planned questions for the 2020 Census to Congress, which include age, sex, Hispanic origin, race, relationship, homeownership status, and citizenship status. By law, the Census Bureau must deliver decennial census questions to Congress two years before Census Day, with the next one occurring April 1, 2020. “The […]
Sonora, CA…From the USFS- Stanislaus…”How we think about wildland fires is changing. Improving forest health and reducing risks to communities requires partnerships among federal and state agencies, tribal governments, fire departments, communities, and landowners. This video highlights some examples of how a diverse array of stakeholders are working together and learning to live with fire. […]
Murphys, CA…Registrations are now being accepted from cyclists throughout the Motherlode and beyond for the eleventh annual Mr. Frog’s Wild Ride to be held in the verdant hills of Calaveras County on Saturday, April 14. John Zunino, who is himself a successful bicycle racer at the national level, is this year’s ride director. The ride […]
Oakdale, CA….We would like to thank local reader Erin Borean for sending in a beautiful reminder that with storms in life many times there also beauty in the aftermath. This photo was taken on March 24th South East of Oakdale.
Sonora, CA…From the Tuolumne Sheriff’s Dept…Sheriff Mele got an extra workout in at this week’s lunch with a cop! We had the pleasure of meeting and sweating with some new friends at the Juvenile Detention Center. Thanks for the workout gentlemen!”
Washington, DC….In the week ending March 24, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 215,000, a decrease of 12,000 from the previous week’s revised level. This is the lowest level for initial claims since January 27, 1973 when it was 214,000. The previous week’s level was revised down by 2,000 from 229,000 to […]
Arnold, CA…Family owned and operated since 1983, we are the premier hot tub, stove and fireplace source in Calaveras, Tuolumne and Amador counties. Bill Deplitch is a general contractor and built many homes in the Arnold area from the late 70’s to the early 90’s. Today, along with his wife Barbara, they run High Country […]
San Andreas, CA…School Safety & Violence Prevention in Our Community Town Hall at Calaveras High School on March 22, 2018. Panel of speakers, moderated by Steve Wilensky, includes Sheriff Rick DiBasilio, Calaveras Superintendent of Schools Scott Nanik, Calaveras High School Superintendent Mark Campbell and Director of Behavioral Health David Sackman.
Arnold, CA…The Elevated Evening News™ Live Tonight at 10pm.
Hathaway Pines, CA…Traffic Update….Vehicle vs Tree Near Hwy 4 & Horseshoe Drive Incident: 00337 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: SR4 / Horseshoe Dr Loc Desc: SR4 Lat/Lon: 38.186608 -120.370133 Detail Information 10:54 PM 10 [37] B49-040 1185 97 // 200 CAN 1022 9:33 PM 9 [32] [Rotation Request Comment] 1039 SAM BERRI TOW 209-728-3931 9:31 […]
Arnold, Twain Harte & Groveland, CA…What To Do If You Get the Flu? I’m guessing that the flu isn’t on your top-10 wish list, right? But just in case you get sick this flu season, here’s a list of 10 things you can do to help ease your symptoms—and to stop the flu in its […]
Ione, CA…From the Amador DA’s Office….The City of Ione Police Department invited us to present at their Citizen Police Academy last Thursday night, and we were happy to oblige. Chief Assistant District Attorney Robert Trudgen provided an overview of the DA’s role in the criminal justice system and their relationship with law enforcement, and Investigator […]
Arnold, CA…Don’t Miss The Community Easter Egg Hunt at Big Trees Fitness! Event occurs on 03/26/2018 from 12:30 PM to .
Arnold, CA…Traffic Update….Overturned Pickup Near Hwy 4 & Big Trees Village. We passed this one and a small pickup was overturned on its side in the eastbound lane. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00227 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Sr4 / Big Trees Village Dr Loc Desc: JUST PAST STATE PARK Lat/Lon: 38.296389 […]
Washington, DC…MS. SANDERS: Good afternoon. Sorry to interrupt that live shot, Kristen. (Laughs.) As you’ve all seen this morning, the President secured a dramatically improved trade agreement with the Republic of Korea, continuing to fulfill one of his key campaign promises to the American people. Since the United States-Korea Free Trade Agreement, commonly referred to […]
Murphys, CA…Autism or autism spectrum disorder [ASD] describes a category of complex disorders of brain development. There are varying degrees of difficulty in social interactions, verbal and non-verbal communication, repetitive behavior, and/or restrictive behavior. As you can imagine this disorder is not only a challenge for the individual, but, also for the entire family, extended […]
La Grange, CA…Time for a Spring wildflower tour, destination La Grange. The Odd Fellows of Lafayette Historical Lodge #65 remind you of our monthly breakfast, always on the second Sunday at the IOOF Hall in downtown La Grange. Sunday April 8th is the date this month. Breakfast hours are 8 to 11 am, the menu […]
