Sonora Area Foundation Announces The 2016 Irving J. Symons Award Winners.

Sonora Area Foundation Announces The 2016 Irving J. Symons Award Winners.

Sonora, CA…Two Tuolumne County non-profit organizations were recognized for the significant benefit they provide to our community by receiving the Irving J. Symons Award presented by the Irving J. Symons Foundation, a supporting organization of the Sonora Area Foundation. The Smile Keepers program, providing dental education, school based preventative treatment and community education for the […]

Traffic Update….Possible Injury Collision On Hwy 4 Near Appaloosa!

Traffic Update….Possible Injury Collision On Hwy 4 Near Appaloosa!

Angels Camp, CA….CHP is reporting a possible injury collision blocking lanes on Hwy 4 near Appaloosa Way. Please use caution in the area…. Incident: 00175 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr4 / Appaloosa Way Loc Desc: EB Lat/Lon: 38.049420 -120.631128 Close Detail Information 1:57 PM 3 [5] 1039 CACO 1:56 PM 2 [4] 1125 1:56 […]

Gross Domestic Product Only 1.6% In 2016 & 1.9% For 4th Quarter

Gross Domestic Product Only 1.6% In 2016 & 1.9% For 4th Quarter

Washington, DC…Real gross domestic product (GDP) increased at an annual rate of 1.9 percent in the fourth quarter of 2016 (table 1), according to the “advance” estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. In the third quarter, real GDP increased 3.5 percent. The Bureau emphasized that the fourth-quarter advance estimate released today is based […]

Hey Good People!!! Grizzly Starts Turning Saturday Morning! Rasmussen Classic Race Weekend & More!!!

Hey Good People!!!  Grizzly Starts Turning Saturday Morning!  Rasmussen Classic Race Weekend & More!!!

Bear Valley, CA…Hey Good People! Another beautiful day is on tap for Bear Valley with abundant sunshine and a high near 36F with ENE winds from 10-21mph. The Home & Lunch runs are now open with the latter being groomed for riding today. The Rassmussen Classic happens this weekend so make sure to check out […]

President Trump Announces Manufacturing Jobs Initiative

President Trump Announces Manufacturing Jobs Initiative

Washington, DC…President Trump announced today that as part of his overall job creation agenda he will launch a Manufacturing Jobs Initiative. The President will be meeting with some of the world’s most successful and creative business leaders to share their experiences and gain their insights. President Trump plans to continually seek information and perspectives from […]

Presidential Memorandum Streamlining Permitting and Reducing Regulatory Burdens for Domestic Manufacturing

Presidential Memorandum Streamlining Permitting and Reducing Regulatory Burdens for Domestic Manufacturing

Washington, DC…This memorandum directs executive departments and agencies (agencies) to support the expansion of manufacturing in the United States through expedited reviews of and approvals for proposals to construct or expand manufacturing facilities and through reductions in regulatory burdens affecting domestic manufacturing. Stakeholder Consultation on Streamlining Permitting. The Secretary of Commerce shall conduct outreach to […]

The Year Ahead for California’s Rural Counties ~ By Bob Williams, RCRC Chair & Tehama County Supervisor.

The Year Ahead for California’s Rural Counties ~ By Bob Williams, RCRC Chair & Tehama County Supervisor.

Sacramento, CA…Earlier this month, I was sworn in as Chair of the Rural County Representatives of California, better known as RCRC. The core of RCRC’s mission is to improve the ability of small, rural California county governments to provide services by advocating on their behalf, and promoting a greater understanding among policy makers about the […]

Presidential Memorandum Regarding Construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline

Presidential Memorandum Regarding Construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline

Washtington, DC….Policy. The Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL) under development by Dakota Access, LLC, represents a substantial, multi-billion-dollar private investment in our Nation’s energy infrastructure. This approximately 1,100-mile pipeline is designed to carry approximately 500,000 barrels per day of crude oil from the Bakken and Three Forks oil production areas in North Dakota to oil markets […]

Executive Order On Enhancing Public Safety in the Interior of the United States

Executive Order On Enhancing Public Safety in the Interior of the United States

Washington, DC…Interior enforcement of our Nation’s immigration laws is critically important to the national security and public safety of the United States. Many aliens who illegally enter the United States and those who overstay or otherwise violate the terms of their visas present a significant threat to national security and public safety. This is particularly […]

Suspect Contacting Juveniles In Angels Camp Identified As Wanted Man From Montana

Suspect Contacting Juveniles In Angels Camp Identified As Wanted Man From Montana

Angels Camp, CA…The subject in this case has been identified as Victor R. Vanier, a 47 year old male that has an extensive criminal record from several states. He is currently wanted for questioning in Angels Camp PD case # 17-0058, for charges related to annoying children. (CA Penal Code Section 647.6(a)) Vanier’s hotel room […]

CCWD Board Approves Mokelumne River Studies

CCWD Board Approves Mokelumne River Studies

San Andreas, CA…On Wednesday January 25, the Calaveras County Water District Board of Directors unanimously authorized two studies involving the Mokelumne River in Calaveras County. Peter Martin, CCWD water resources program manager, explained one study will evaluate the specific water supply reliability and infrastructure needs of the West Point community, and the other will study […]

Traffic Update….Non-Injury Collision Near Fitness Club On Hwy 26

Traffic Update….Non-Injury Collision Near Fitness Club On Hwy 26

Valley Springs, CA…CHP is reporting a collision near the fitness club on Hwy 26. It was non-injury but making that 4:30pm class may be tougher… Incident: 00213 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Sr26 / Sr12 Loc Desc: NEAR THE FITNESS CENTER Lat/Lon: 38.211851 -120.764399 Close Detail Information NO DETAILS Unit Information 4:18 PM 3 Unit […]

Fire Update…Early Morning Fire Damages Classrooms At Curtis Creek Elementary! School Closed Today & Tomorrow!

Fire Update…Early Morning Fire Damages Classrooms At Curtis Creek Elementary!  School Closed Today & Tomorrow!

Sonora, CA…An early morning fire caused damage and smoke damage to several classrooms at Curtis Creek Elementary School. From the School District…”Early this morning a fire erupted in one of the classrooms on campus. Fire crews have responded to campus. All classes at Curtis Creek are cancelled for the remainder of this week, today and […]

Thank You For Voting Pinnell’s Carpet One The Best In The Mother Lode Since 2005!

Thank You For Voting Pinnell’s Carpet One The Best In The Mother Lode Since 2005!

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 […]

Angels Food & Sierra Hills Markets Weekly Specials Through Jan 31st! Shop Local * Buy Local * Be Local!

Angels Food & Sierra Hills Markets Weekly Specials Through Jan 31st!  Shop Local * Buy Local * Be Local!

Angels Camp & Murphys, CA…Start making a difference for your school or non-profit. Join our eScrip program on your next visit. It’s free to join, simple to use, nothing to track or sell – you simply fundraise every time you shop at our markets. Make a difference in our community! Join our eScrip Program today! […]

Stranger Approaching Children In Angels Camp

Stranger Approaching Children In Angels Camp

Angels Camp, CA…On 01/23/17 the police department was made aware of a man that reportedly approached a high school student that was walking home earlier in the afternoon. The man, unknown to the juvenile, asked the juvenile if they are homeless and offered to share his hotel room with the juvenile. The juvenile declined the […]

Traffic Update….Overturned Vehicle On Hwy 108 & Twain Harte Drive

Traffic Update….Overturned Vehicle On Hwy 108 & Twain Harte Drive

Twain Harte, CA…CHP is reporting an overturned vehicle on Hwy 108 near Twain Harte Drive. This and several more incidents are listed below…. Incident: 00204 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Sr108 / Twain Harte Dr Loc Desc: EB JEO WEST ENTRANCE Lat/Lon: 38.019648 -120.246672 Close Detail Information 11:34 AM 8 [15] A61-002B VEH IS ON […]

Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows Ski Patroller Dies During Avalanche Control

Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows Ski Patroller Dies During Avalanche Control

Squaw Valley, CA…January 24, 2017 – 9:00 AM – A fatal incident occurred at Squaw Valley involving a ski patroller at 8:35 AM this morning during avalanche control activities. He was an employee of Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows. The victim’s name has not yet been released pending the notification of friends and family. An investigation […]

Traffic Update…School Bus Vs Jeep On Utica Grade..Update Minor Injury

Traffic Update…School Bus Vs Jeep On Utica Grade..Update Minor Injury

Murphys, CA…(Update as of 8:26am minor injury and may not transport the minor injury.) CHP is reporting a school bus vs vehicle collision on Utica Grade above Murphys on Hwy 4. It is show as possible injury. Scanner traffic has it as a possible non-injury. Please use caution in the area…. Incident: 00077 Type: Trfc […]