Fire-Ravaged Californians Get Help From Bloom Farms And Magnolia Wellness

Fire-Ravaged Californians Get Help From Bloom Farms And Magnolia Wellness

San Francisco, CA…Bloom Farms™, a San Francisco based medical cannabis company, partnered with Magnolia Wellness, an Oakland dispensary, and raised $25,000 this past holiday season for Calaveras County Butte fire relief efforts. On Friday, March 4, 2016, Bloom Farms Director Michael Ray made the donation at The Resource Connection in San Andreas to the following […]

RCRC Sponsors PILT Legislation

RCRC Sponsors PILT Legislation

Sacramento, CA…The Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC) is sponsoring a measure to again require the State to make Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) payments to counties. Senate Bill 1188 by Senator Mike McGuire (D-Healdsburg) has 15 other authors and co-authors, and is a bi-partisan effort to amend Fish and Game Code language to […]

Wine and Investments Workshop in Murphys On March 30th

Wine and Investments Workshop in Murphys On March 30th

Murphys, CA…Join BluePrint Asset Management for a complimentary evening of wine and appetizers at the Historic Murphys Hotel on March 30th.  You’ll enjoy fun conversation, fantastic wine and food, and useful financial information no one has ever told you before. For example, you’ll learn: How to cut your investment costs at least 30% AND achieve a portfolio […]

Come Out To The Science Fair & See What Our Young Geniuses Are Up To

Come Out To The Science Fair & See What Our Young Geniuses Are Up To

San Andreas, CA…For the first time, the public is invited to a free preview of Calaveras County Science Fair projects and demonstrations on Friday, March 11, 7-8pm, in the Calaveras River Academy gymnasium at 150 Old Oak Road, San Andreas. Parents, friends, and science fans can explore the fair and enjoy refreshments as well as […]

From Scrapyard to Museum: Saving the Last Battleship, the USS Iowa

From Scrapyard to Museum: Saving the Last Battleship, the USS Iowa

Angels Camp, CA…Fight the U.S. Navy? Save a historic U. S. Aircraft Carrier and the last battleship, the USS Iowa, and turn them into Museums? People said, “It can’t be done!” But a group of indefatigable people dedicated themselves to proving those naysayers wrong with a magnificent restoration project that saved two US Naval ships. […]

Help TechRush Assist Our Local Youth

Help TechRush Assist Our Local Youth

Murphys, CA…In the winter of 2015, several involved parents met to discuss the educational opportunities in technology for the local youth. After assessing nearby urban and rural areas, it was clear that a large gap existed in both the educational and job opportunities within technology in our community. As a result, these parents combined their […]

ROSIE RULES — Frogtown Celebrates World’s Record 30th anniversary

ROSIE RULES — Frogtown Celebrates World’s Record 30th anniversary

Frogtown, CA…Thirty years and counting…Rosie the Ribiter has held the World’s Record at the Calaveras County Fair and Jumping Frog Jubilee since 1986. The unprecedented record will be celebrated at this year’s Fair on Kids Day, Thursday, May 19 — frog jumping will be free for kids 12 and under all day. The Fair runs […]

Mtn Ranch Rd Is Closed From Lower To Upper Michel. No Truck Traffic Allowed On Mtn Ranch Rd. Other Vehicles Detoured Onto Michel

Mtn Ranch Rd Is Closed From Lower To Upper Michel. No Truck Traffic Allowed On Mtn Ranch Rd. Other Vehicles Detoured Onto Michel

San Andreas, CA…Please be advised that Public Works must temporarily close Mountain Ranch Road to replace a cross culvert that failed during the flooding event. Mountain Ranch Road is closed from Lower Michel Road to Upper Michel Road. At this time, NO TRUCK TRAFFIC is allowed on Mountain Ranch Road. Passenger traffic will detour onto […]

Traffic Update….Vehicle Accident Near Jamestown & Golf Links Roads

Traffic Update….Vehicle Accident Near Jamestown & Golf Links Roads

Jamestown, CA…CHP is reporting a vehicle accident near Jamestown & Golf Links Roads. Two vehicles involved with one off the roadway. Please use caution in the area…. Incident: 00243 Type: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj Location: Jamestown Rd / Golf Links Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.967187 -120.415964 Close Detail Information 11:24 AM 2 [4] A61-001 COPIES JUST […]

Cecilia Lehr 1941 – 2016

Valley Springs, CA…Lehr, Cecilia, 74 years of age passed away peacefully at her home in Valley Springs, California on February 21st, 2016. A native of San Francisco, she attended Balboa High School. Cecilia had a long career with Bank of America in the San Francisco Financial district achieving many accomplishments in the fields of accounting […]

Time Change Can Lead To Sleepy Drivers

Time Change Can Lead To Sleepy Drivers

Sacramento, CA…The switch to Daylight Saving Time, on March 13, often means losing an hour of sleep for many people. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) joins the National Sleep Foundation in observing National Sleep Awareness Week, March 6-12, to highlight the importance of drivers being aware of the potential dangers of the time shift. “Many […]

Hey Good People!! 31Inches Of New Snow From Latest Storm ~ Bear Valley Update By Mattly Trent

Hey Good People!!  31Inches Of New Snow From Latest Storm ~ Bear Valley Update By Mattly Trent

Bear Valley, CA…Hey Good People! We’ve picked up another 8″ of new snow overnight!!!!! 25″ in 36hrs and 31″ total storm snowfall in 48hrs!!!!!!! We look to pick up another 3-5″ today before the system pushes East and gives us a break on Tuesday. The projected High for today will be around 31F with West […]

Mountain Ranch Road Hard Closure & Detour To Michel Road Due To Culvert Collapse

Mountain Ranch Road Hard Closure & Detour To Michel Road Due To Culvert Collapse

San Andreas, CA…A hard closure to all traffic on Mountain Ranch Road from Lower Michel Road to Upper Michel Road. A culvert under Mountain Ranch Road has collapsed. All traffic will be detoured to use Michel Road. Road closure will remain until Mountain Ranch Road has been repaired. Please use caution in the area.

Traffic Update….Non-Injury Rollover On Hwy 4 Near Pool Station

Traffic Update….Non-Injury Rollover On Hwy 4 Near Pool Station

Angels Camp, CA…CHP is reporting a Non-Injury Rollover On Hwy 4 Near Pool Station. The westbound lane is currently being blocked while the town truck removes the damaged vehicle. Let’s be careful out there… Incident: 00203 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Sr4 / Pool Station Rd Loc Desc: JEO Lat/Lon: 38.044637 -120.647426 Close Detail Information […]

Thank You Deputy District Attorney Jeff Stone ~ By Gary L. Stevens

San Andreas, CA…I would like to express my appreciation to Calaveras County Deputy District Attorney Jeff Stone for his courteous demeanor during the recent Kenfort Williams court case. Mr. Stone contacted me in advance to notify me that the case was coming back to court for trial. Mr. Stone took the time to discuss the […]

Traffic Update….Injury Accident On Hwy 4 East of Dorrington

Traffic Update….Injury Accident On Hwy 4 East of Dorrington

Dorrington, CA…CHP is reporting an injury accident just east of Dorrington on Hwy 4. Lanes are blocked but traffic is getting around. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00125 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: SR4/SPRIN Loc Desc: EB 4 JEO DORINGTON NR BLK SPRNGS Lat/Lon: 0:0 Close Detail Information 9:01 AM 7 [13] A49-002 […]

Angels Camp Museum Foundation will Appreciate the Native Sons of the Golden West with a Ribbon Cutting Celebration Sunday, March 6 1 p.m. Officiated by Mayor Wes Kulm

Angels Camp Museum Foundation will Appreciate the Native Sons of the Golden West with a Ribbon Cutting Celebration Sunday, March 6   1 p.m.   Officiated by Mayor Wes Kulm

Angels Camp, CA…Sincere thanks to the Native Sons of the Golden West (NSGW) for sponsoring twelve new outdoor interpretive signs at the Angels Camp Museum! The Historical Preservation Foundation of the Native Sons of the Golden West recently presented the museum with a check for $2,335. This generous donation funded twelve signs needed to interpret […]

Hey Good People!!! El Nino The Weather Child Brings Another 21″ So Far!! ~Bear Valley Update By Mattly Trent

Hey Good People!!!  El Nino The Weather Child Brings Another 21″ So Far!!  ~Bear Valley Update By Mattly Trent

Bear Valley, CA…Hey Good People! Good morning and well…………..it’s a powder day! Before we get into it, let’s all be reminded that with the copious amounts of new snowfall Ski Patrol, Lift Maint, Lift Operations etal will be digging out and getting Avalanche Control under way this morning. With the expected winds and 15″ of […]

Active Flash Flood Warning For Butte Fire Burn Area

Active Flash Flood Warning For Butte Fire Burn Area

San Andreas, CA…The National Weather Service at 11:54pm issued a Flash Flood Warning For the Butte Fire Burn Area. This warning is in effect until 6am. The National Weather Service in Sacramento has issued a flash flood warning for the Butte Fire burn area in extreme south central Amador County and central Calaveras County in […]