Yosemite, CA…A series of rockfalls occurred yesterday afternoon from the Southeast face of El Capitan in Yosemite National Park. Seven rockfalls occurred over a four-hour time span, with the initial rockfall happening at 1:52 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time. A preliminary estimate for the cumulative volume of all seven rockfalls is about 16,000 cubic feet (450 […]
Angels Camp, CA…On September 27th, the Bret Harte FFA Chapter participated in the FFA Mountain School opening and closing contest at the Calaveras County Fairgrounds. The Calaveras FFA Chapter hosted the contest not only for Bret Harte FFA, but also Sutter Creek FFA, and Sonora FFA. The competition consisted of three different levels beginning with […]
Avery, CA…On 9-28-17 at 01:17am, Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch received a 9-1-1 call reporting that there had been a family altercation and someone had been shot. Units from the Sheriff’s Office, Angels Camp Police Department, and California Highway Patrol responded. Deputies arrived on scene at a business in the 4000 block of Highway 4 […]
Jamestown, CA…CHP is reporting a collision near Sr108 / 5th Ave. This is near Sierra Motors & the CHP Office. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00120 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr108 / 5th Ave Loc Desc: WB NEAR SIERRA MOTORS Lat/Lon: 37.958328 -120.418228 Close Detail Information 8:39 AM 7 [9] [Rotation Request […]
Paloma, CA…CHP is reporting a traffic collision near Gwin Mine Rd / Main St. Please use caution in the area…. Incident: 00070 Type: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj Location: Gwin Mine Rd / Main St Loc Desc: 2 MI JNO Lat/Lon: 38.259538 -120.763344 Close Detail Information NO DETAILS Unit Information 7:39 AM 3 Unit Assigned 7:39 AM […]
Washington, DC….Real gross domestic product (GDP) increased at an annual rate of 3.1 percent in the second quarter of 2017 (table 1), according to the “third” estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. In the first quarter, real GDP increased 1.2 percent. The GDP estimate released today is based on more complete source data […]
Los Angeles, CA…From Wikipedia…”Hugh Marston Hefner (April 9, 1926 – September 27, 2017) was an American men’s lifestyle magazine publisher, businessman, and playboy. Hefner was a native of Chicago, Illinois, and a former journalist for Esquire. He was best known for being the founder and chief creative officer of Playboy Enterprises.[1] A multi-millionaire, his net worth at the time of his death was over $43 million […]
Yosemite, CA…From Yosemite National Park….“Oh, say can you see,….” 50 people from 15 countries?! On September 19 that’s how many people became naturalized U.S. citizens during a ceremony at Glacier Point. In case you missed it, this video captures the special event which was the 10th of its kind conducted in Yosemite. Countries of origin […]
West Point, CA…CHP is reporting a sad injury incident on Blue Mountain Road. Apparently a vehicle was left in reverse and backed over the injured party. Please use caution in the area…. Incident: 00276 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: 4392 Blue Mountain Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.377175 -120.493593 Close Detail Information 5:44 PM 2 [6] […]
Yosemite, CA…A rockfall of undetermined size occurred on El Capitan at about 1:55 pm today. The release point appears to be near the “Waterfall Route,” a popular climbing route on the East Buttress of El Capitan. This is the area where Horsetail Fall flows in winter and spring conditions. There is one confirmed fatality and […]
Jamestown, CA…After her shift at Sierra Conservation Center, Supervising Registered Nurse II Maria Cope was on her way home when she came across a lone ambulance helping victims of a car accident. Not seeing any other emergency vehicles such as fire or law enforcement, she stopped her car to offer assistance. The paramedic attending to […]
Sacramento, CA…Governor Brown has approved a plan to move California’s primary election from one of the last, to one of the first in the nation. Senate Bill 568, The Prime Time Primary Act received bipartisan support in the State Legislature. The Prime Time Primary Act moves the statewide primary to the first Tuesday after the […]
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 […]
Copperopolis, CA…CHP is reporting a Prius vs Tree collision in Obyrnes Ferry approximately two miles south of Spangler. The tree was overheard as saying why, why…I thought we were on the same side… Incident: 00171 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Obyrnes Ferry Rd / Spangler Ln Loc Desc: APPROX 2 MI JSO SPANGLER Lat/Lon: 37.936752 […]
San Andreas, CA….CHP is reporting a minor injury collision on Hwy 49 where a man has been hit by a car on Hwy 49 near Sierra Energy. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00169 Type: Trfc Collision-Minor Inj Location: Sr49 / Main St Loc Desc: ST CHARLES AT SIERRA ENERGY Lat/Lon: 38.196206 -120.680907 Close […]
Angels Camp, CA…Angels Heating & Air/Angels Sheet Metal is looking for a front desk receptionist. Starting hours are 30-40 hours a week. Responsibilities include: Greet & welcome walk in customers, answer incoming calls, ensure reception area is tidy and presentable, provide basic and accurate information when taking messages, receive and sort through daily mail, organize […]
Indianapolis, IN…Thank you very much. You just want massive tax cuts. That’s what you want. That’s the only reason you’re going so wild. (Applause.) But it’s wonderful to be back in the great state of Indiana. What a place. (Applause.) I want to thank Senator Todd Young, Senator Joe Donnelly, Representative Jackie Walorski, Representative Susan […]
Murphys, CA…Try out the Saturday Hopper bus service running between Valley Springs and Arnold with stops in Murphys! Saturdays in Murphys – Walking Tours of Historic Downtown Murphys are available at no charge (donations gratefully accepted) on Saturday mornings at 10am leaving from the Old Timers Museum. Please contact Jo Sanders at 209-728-3072 to confirm […]
Atlanta, GA…More than two million cases of chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis were reported in the United States in 2016, the highest number ever, according to the annual Sexually Transmitted Disease Surveillance Report released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The majority of these new diagnoses (1.6 million) were cases of chlamydia. There were also […]
Murphys, CA…Interested in being part of the Calaveras Grape Stomp history? Call now 209/754-0127 or visit https://calaveraswinealliance.ticketspice.com/grape-stomp-entry-form to register your team and celebrate one of the most anticipated events in the region, drawing large, loud crowds and scores of stomp teams, many festooned in original costume. If coming in costume, you must register in costume […]
Washington, DC…President Donald J. Trump commends the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s decision today to affirm the right of women to drive in the Kingdom. This is a positive step toward promoting the rights and opportunities of women in Saudi Arabia. We will continue to support Saudi Arabia in its to efforts to strengthen Saudi society […]