Sacramento, CA…Strong Winds and Low Humidity Sunday and Monday. Gusty north to northeasterly wind is expected to begin across the Coastal Range, northern and western Central Valley Sunday and spread across the Sierra Nevada Sunday night. Combination of wind, low afternoon humidity, and poor overnight recovery may create a period of increased fire starts or […]
Washington, DC…The unemployment rate declined to 4.2 percent in September, and total nonfarm payroll employment changed little (-33,000), the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. A sharp employment decline in food services and drinking places and below-trend growth in some other industries likely reflected the impact of Hurricanes Irma and Harvey. ______________________________________________________________________________________________ | | […]
Senator Ted Gaines (R-El Dorado) today reacted to Governor Brown signing Senate Bill 54 (D-de León), a bill that will turn California into a “sanctuary state.” “I want to know what other crimes California is going to ignore Senate Bill 54 will quickly transform California into a giant magnet pulling every illegal alien criminal in […]
Sacramento, CA…California Attorney General Xavier Becerra released the following statement today, following Governor Jerry Brown’s signing of SB 54, the California Values Act: “I applaud the Legislature and Governor Brown for their work to enact the California Values Act (SB 54 by Senate President Pro Tempore Kevin de León). California is determined to utilize all […]
Washington, DC…The following is the summary of the report Pew Research released today…”The divisions between Republicans and Democrats on fundamental political values – on government, race, immigration, national security, environmental protection and other areas – reached record levels during Barack Obama’s presidency. In Donald Trump’s first year as president, these gaps have grown even larger. And the […]
New York, NY…Recent data shows that Mark Twain Medical Center in San Andreas saw the most Medicare discharges out of all hospitals for residents of Calaveras county from October 2015 to September 2016 by accounting for 494 and 23.36 percent of the 2,115 total discharges from county residents during the timeframe. Rounding out the top […]
Sacramento, CA….Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today signed a package of bills to enhance housing, school, workplace and civil protections for California’s immigrants. “This action protects public safety and ensures hard-working people who contribute to our state are respected,” said Governor Brown. The Governor signed the following bills today: – AB 21 by Assemblymember Ash […]
Fairfax, VA…The National Rifle Association today issued the following statement: v”In the aftermath of the evil and senseless attack in Las Vegas, the American people are looking for answers as to how future tragedies can be prevented. Unfortunately, the first response from some politicians has been to call for more gun control. Banning guns from […]
Pioneer, CA…CHP is reporting a big rig vs pedestrian incident on Hwy 88 near Columbia Drive. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00200 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: SR88 / Columbia Dr Loc Desc: BY DEER RIDGE Lat/Lon: 38.458191 -120.531450 Close Detail Information 1:50 PM 5 [15] ON EB RHS 1:47 PM 4 [7] […]
Pinecrest, CA…SR-108 – Sonora Pass – Now Open Over The Sierra with no restrictions. Please drive with caution and remember to Go Slow for the Cone Zone! Below are photos from the last storm…
Murphys, CA…This majestic, luxury mountain home is back on the market for the first time since constructed in 2008! Set overlooking the stunning Stanislaus River canyon, with four bedrooms, including two master suites, and six bathrooms, three fireplaces, chef’s gourmet entertaining kitchen, butler’s pantry, private decks on each floor, and more, this rare home is […]
Murphys, CA…Tennis players from throughout the Motherlode are invited to sign up for the Murphys Area Community Tennis Association (MACTA) Mixed Doubles Tournament to be held Saturday, October 14th at Bret Harte High School, in Angels Camp, and MACTA’s Wintercreek Facility located behind the historic schoolhouse on Jones St. in Murphys. Entry deadline is October […]
Washington, DC…Three U.S. service members and a service member from a partner nation were killed in southwestern Niger yesterday, U.S. Africa Command officials said. U.S. Africa Command, in concert with interagency and international partners, builds defense capabilities, responds to crisis, and deters and defeats transnational threats to advance U.S. national interests and promote regional security, […]
Copperopolis, CA…The following information is to update on the status of the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office Marijuana Enforcement Team’s recent activities: On 9-29-17 CCSO MET Team deputies served search warrants for illegal marijuana cultivation at two separate locations on Chuckwagon Drive in Copperopolis. At the first location, no subjects were found to be present and […]
Mokelumne, CA…CHP is reporting a black cow in the roadway near Hwy 49 and Sport Hill. Possibly a Garamendi animal. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00213 Type: Animal Hazard Location: Sr49 / Sport Hill Dr Sw Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.278834 -120.708840 Close Detail Information 2:09 PM 5 [7] LEFT MSG FOR POSS OWNER […]
Sonora, CA…CHP is reporting a Ford vs a Subaru near Hwy 108 & Stockton Road. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00212 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Sr108 / W Stockton St Loc Desc: WB Lat/Lon: 37.965253 -120.393235 Close Detail Information 1:16 PM 2 [2] NEG 1125 1:16 PM 1 [1] WHI SUBA FORESTER […]
Washington, DC…Good morning. There were some news reports this morning that I want to address. First, my commitment to the success of our President and our country is as strong as it was the day I accepted his offer to serve as Secretary of State. President Trump’s “America first” agenda has given voice to millions […]
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 […]
Arnold, CA…Hwy 4 & Hwy 88 remain open but the latest wave of moisture has temporarily closed Hwy 108 & Hwy 120, Sonora & Tioga passes. Make your travel plans accordingly… SR 108 [IN THE CENTRAL CALIFORNIA AREA & SIERRA NEVADA] IS CLOSED FROM 26.4 MI EAST OF STRAWBERRY (TUOLUMNE CO) TO 8.6 MI WEST […]
Valley Springs, CA…The Community came together to honor those who have fought or may fight a battle against Breast Cancer. This great sponsored by Mark Twain Medical Center & The Mark Twain Health Care District. In honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month they hold the great “Pink in the Night” event every year. They […]
Sonora, CA…On Sunday October 1st, 2017, shortly before 2:00 P.M., Sonora Police Department received a call of a male subject that had been detained by Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Deputies for tampering with a Sheriff’s Department employee’s vehicle in front of the Sheriff’s Department. Sonora Police Officers responded and discovered that Antonio Torres, 42 years old […]
Sonora, CA…On September 30, 2017, at about 9:45 P.M., Sonora Police Department received a call of a physical fight in progress near the area of the Seventh Day Adventist Church on N. Forest Road. When Officers arrived on scene they observed a male subject, identified as Michael Logan Baker, 22 years old of Jamestown, on […]
San Andreas, CA…The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) will be conducting live fire training in Tuolumne County. This training is designed to instruct fireline supervisors, from around the Unit, in proper techniques to plan and conduct complex firing operations during wildland fire suppression operations. Students will learn how to apply fire, […]
Mokelumne HIll, CA…Kirk Silveria, 62 From Merced was riding his Harley Davidson northbound on SR-49 south of Big Bar Road at an unknown rate of speed. A 2013 Ford was traveling southbound on SR-49 south of Big Bar Road, directly in front of a 2007 Toyota. Mr. Silveira rode across the double yellow lines into […]
San Andreas, CA…PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING LEAD AGENCY: Calaveras County Planning Department, 891 Mountain Ranch Rd. San Andreas, CA 95249 2016-540 APPEAL by Adam Ray of the Planning Director’s determination that a cultivation for a Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Registration Application is over canopy for APN: 020-027- 176 The site is located at 19075 […]