BFGoodrich® Tires Launches 2017 Outstanding Trails Program

BFGoodrich® Tires Launches 2017 Outstanding Trails Program

Greenville, S.C….BFGoodrich® Tires builds tires for any adventure, including those that take drivers off their daily roadways. Through its Outstanding Trails program that promotes sustainable and responsible off-road driving, BFGoodrich Tires will once again award grants of $4,000 each to four qualified and passionate off-road clubs in North America. These clubs will use their grants […]

Explore Omaha and Utah Beaches with The National WWII Museum’s D-Day Tour

Explore Omaha and Utah Beaches with The National WWII Museum’s D-Day Tour

New Orleans, LA…The National WWII Museum today announced new dates for its most popular tour: D-Day – The Invasion of Normandy & Liberation of France. Taking place from September 14 through 20, and again September 21 through 27, this spectacular tour itinerary will provide guests with an in-depth exploration of the sites key to America’s […]

8 Ways to Support National Parks During National Park Week

8 Ways to Support National Parks During National Park Week

Washington, DC…With all the excitement surrounding National Park Week taking place April 15 through 23, the National Park Foundation (NPF) and its partners have teamed up to offer these ideas for helping to preserve America’s treasured places – our national parks.  “When you make a national park donation, your support helps protect natural, historical and […]

Mother Of All Bombs Dropped On ISIS Affiliated Cave Complex In Afghanistan

Mother Of All Bombs Dropped On ISIS Affiliated Cave Complex In Afghanistan

Kabul, Afghanistan…At 7:32 pm local time today, U.S. Forces —Afghanistan conducted a strike on an ISIS-K tunnel complex in Achin district, Nangarhar province, Afghanistan. as part of ongoing efforts to defeat ISIS-K in Afghanistan in 2017. The strike used a GBU-43 bomb dropped from a U.S. aircraft. The strike was designed to minimize the risk […]

History Of The White House Easter Egg Roll

History Of The White House Easter Egg Roll

Washington, DC…The White House Easter Egg Roll is a tradition that dates back to 1878, making it one of the oldest annual events in White House history. This year’s Easter Egg Roll will be held on Monday, April 17th, and there will be five different groups of attendees who will enjoy the festivities throughout the […]

Jamestown Collision Leads To DUI Arrest

Jamestown Collision Leads To DUI Arrest

Jamestown, CA…On April 12, 2017 at approximately 9:40 pm, 21 year old Sonora resident, Abigail Stewart, was driving her 2004 Subaru Forester northbound on Sawmill Flat Road approaching the intersection with Rambler Road, while under the influence of alcohol. Due to her high level of alcohol intoxication, Ms. Stewart allowed her vehicle to drift off […]

Yes, The Sun Will Shine Tomorrow, Winter Storm Warning Until This Evening

Yes, The Sun Will Shine Tomorrow, Winter Storm Warning Until This Evening

Arnold, CA…Along the West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada Today Rain and snow showers. A weather system will continue to bring more snow to the Sierra Nevada and Southern Cascades through early this evening. The brunt of the snow is expected through the early morning hours. Locally heavy snow with lowering snow levels is possible in […]

Angels Food & Sierra Hills Markets Weekly Specials Through April 18th! The Best Deli Around!

Angels Food & Sierra Hills Markets Weekly Specials Through April 18th!  The Best Deli Around!

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 […]

Remarks With Rex W. Tillerson & Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov at a Press Availability

Remarks With Rex W. Tillerson & Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov at a Press Availability

Moscow, Russia…FOREIGN MINISTER LAVROV: (Via interpreter) Good evening. This has been a long day. We have had talks with State Secretary of the U.S. Rex Tillerson. Right now, we have had a long conversation with President Vladimir Putin of Russia. It has lasted for more than two hours. The negotiations have proved to be substantial […]

Saturday’s Native Plant Sale a Success

Saturday’s Native Plant Sale a Success

San Andreas, CA…Just before a large rainstorm blew in Saturday, nearly 100 people attended the fourth-annual Native Plant Sale at the Calaveras County Water District’s Headquarters. The event took place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 8, and was organized by the the Sierra Foothills Chapter of the California Native Plant Society (CNPS) in […]

It’s A Ladies Night Fashion Show Tonight At Calaveras Lumber

It’s A Ladies Night Fashion Show Tonight At Calaveras Lumber

Angels Camp, CA…Come join us tonight for a fashion show featuring Noelle Clothing, Calhid Purses, Sophie Scarves by In Design, and Spinner Rings. There will be lots of great deals on clothing, jewelry, and gifts during the event and drawings for free merchandise throughout the evening. The first 15 people will get a free gift! […]

Art’s Council’s Art Beats for Veterans

Art’s Council’s Art Beats for Veterans

San Andreas, CA…The first Sunday in April was a fine day for creating art behind the gallery for our salute to Calaveras County Veterans and their families. Laundry appeared on the staircase behind the Calaveras County Museum, and volunteer Robert Mierzwak brought a beautiful 48-star flag that made the scene absolutely striking. Models in costumes […]

Violin Virtuoso Kim Angelis To Give Concert in Calaveras County May 13

Violin Virtuoso Kim Angelis To Give Concert in Calaveras County May 13

Rail Road Flat, CA…Back by popular demand, violinist Kim Angelis of Astoria, Oregon will return to her former hometown of Rail Road Flat to give a fundraising performance on Saturday, May 13. The event will be the 8th annual “Tiger Fest,” which is organized by the Friends of Rail Road Flat School, and which each […]

CHP San Andreas To Host Teen Driving Class On May 9th

CHP San Andreas To Host Teen Driving Class On May 9th

San Andreas, CA – The leading cause of death for Americans 15-20 years old is motor vehicle collisions, (According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) and the CHP’s goal is to reduce the death rate among teenagers as the result of these collisions. In order to address this alarming trend, the CHP developed a […]

Some Seasonal Roads On Stanislaus National Forest Will Remain Closed Past April 15

Some Seasonal Roads On Stanislaus National Forest Will Remain Closed Past April 15

Sonora, CA…Record-setting snow levels and extensive storm damage mean some roads scheduled to reopen April 15, 2017 will remain impassable, Stanislaus National Forest officials announced. “In past years our estimated date of April 15 to open seasonal roads was pretty accurate,” said Jim Junette, acting Deputy Forest Supervisor for Stanislaus National Forest. “This year’s amazing […]

The 12th Annual Gold Rush Writers’ Conference Mokelumne Hill, California – May 5-7, 2017

The 12th Annual Gold Rush Writers’ Conference Mokelumne Hill, California – May 5-7, 2017

Mokelumne Hill, CA…The 12th Annual Gold Rush Writers’ Conference will be held May 5 – 7th in the picturesque Gold Country town of Mokelumne Hill at the historic Hotel Leger. The goal of the Gold Rush Writers’ Conference is to provide creative writers of all levels a chance to participate one-on-one with established professionals through […]

The Winners Of The 49th Annual Calaveras County Spelling Bee Are?

The Winners Of The 49th Annual Calaveras County Spelling Bee Are?

San Andreas, CA…The 49th Annual Calaveras County Spelling Bee saw some intense spelling competition on Thursday, April 6 at the Calaveras River Academy/Mountain Oaks gymnasium. Fifty students competed from the following schools: Avery Middle School, Bret Harte High School, Calaveras High School, Christian Family Learning Center, Copperopolis Elementary, Jenny Lind Elementary, Mark Twain Elementary, San […]

Mark Twain Medical Center Enhances Patient Experience In The Emergency Room

Mark Twain Medical Center Enhances Patient Experience In The Emergency Room

San Andreas, CA…Mark Twain Medical Center, (MTMC) has announced the expansion of their existing partnership with EmCare for their emergency services department. “EmCare has proven to be an asset to MTMC for over four years,” stated Bob Diehl, Hospital President. “Our Hospitalists have been providing care for our hospitalized patients through the resources of EmCare […]

Traffic Update…Vehicle vs Embankment On Hwy 108

Traffic Update…Vehicle vs Embankment On Hwy 108

Jamestown, CA…CHP is reporting a Mustang vs an embankment on Hwy 108 near Rock Shop. Please use caution out there today. Incident: 00090 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: SR108 / ROCK SHOP Loc Desc: EB JEO Lat/Lon: 37.846264 -120.559460 Close Detail Information 8:14 AM 4 [6] [Rotation Request Comment] 1039 AHEARNS TOW F/FLTBD 209-533-9149 8:11 […]

Don’t Miss The Big Flooring Sale Going On Now At Pinnell’s In Sonora & Angels Camp

Don’t Miss The Big Flooring Sale Going On Now At Pinnell’s In Sonora & Angels Camp

Angels Camp & Sonora, CA….Thank You For Voting Pinnell’s Carpet One The Best In The Mother Lode Since 2005! When you visit Pinnell’s, our team makes sure your project gets completed with the same care we would do to our own home! For 4 generations Pinnell’s has been in the flooring industry and has been […]

The Great Spring Plow Of 2017 Has Begun

The Great Spring Plow Of 2017 Has Begun

Lake Alpine, CA…We would like to thank John Michnowicz for the photos from yesterday as Caltrans commenced their work in earnest of clearing Ebbetts Pass for spring & summer. It will be a long and tough task as once the roads are cleaned crews will need to finish any road repairs needed. We have heard […]

K.W. Emerson To Begin Construction Of Retaining Walls On Hwy 4 Near Big Trees

K.W. Emerson To Begin Construction Of Retaining Walls On Hwy 4 Near Big Trees

Arnold, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is preparing to begin a project that will install retaining walls along State Route 4 (SR-4) near Calaveras Big Trees State Park. The project will install retaining walls for sediment control, improve culverts and drainage, and re-construct roadside shoulders along a half-mile segment of SR-4, just west of […]

Lunch & Learn At Foothill Village, Our Senior Community Was Designed With Your Needs In Mind!

Lunch & Learn At Foothill Village, Our Senior Community Was Designed With Your Needs In Mind!

Angels Camp, CA…Foothill Village’s senior living in Angels Camp, CA offers the active senior a carefree environment, free from the normal chores and burdens of owning or renting a home. At Foothill Village you can remain independent, yet enjoy the conveniences that make life easier and more pleasant. AMENITIES Choice of studio, one or two […]

Secretary of State Rex W. Tillerson Ahead Of Russia Meeting

Secretary of State Rex W. Tillerson Ahead Of Russia Meeting

Lucca, Italy…Good morning. I’ve got a statement. I want to share it first, and then I’m happy to take a couple of questions. Last week, Bashar al-Assad’s regime killed even more of its own people using chemical weapons. Our missile strike in response to his repeated use of banned weapons was necessary as a matter […]