Traffic Update…Vehicle vs Tree On Hwy 108

Traffic Update…Vehicle vs Tree On Hwy 108

Jamestown, CA…CHP is reporting a vehicle vs tree on Hwy 108. The vehicle is now in the center divider. In San Andreas a truck is stuck on Hwy 49 near the Post Office. Let’s be careful out there… Incident: 00134 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: 11169 Sr108 Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.843444 -120.533338 Close Detail Information […]

Copperopolis Hosting 31st Annual ‘First Taste of the Year’ Wine Festival

Copperopolis Hosting 31st Annual ‘First Taste of the Year’ Wine Festival

Copperopolis, CA…Copperopolis Town Square will host the 31st Annual “First Taste of the Year” wine festival on Saturday, Jan. 14 from noon to 5 p.m. More than 35 wineries from across the Sierra Foothills will participate, representing the best of Calaveras, Amador and Tuolumne counties. Live jazz from the Gypsy Trio and Bob Eisenman Band […]

December 7th, 1941 “A Day Which Will Live In Infamy” FDR’s Speech On Pearl Harbor Attack

December 7th, 1941 “A Day Which Will Live In Infamy” FDR’s Speech On Pearl Harbor Attack

Washington, DC…75 Years Ago today the Japanese Fleet conducted a surprise attack on our naval base in Pearl Harbor. In the attack which drew us into World War II, 2,403 Americans were killed and 1,178 others were wounded. Following is the full text of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s speech as delivered on December 8th. “Yesterday, […]

Charming Historic 4 Bedroom, 2 Bath, Home Near Downtown Angels Camp…Only $249,000

Charming Historic 4 Bedroom, 2 Bath, Home Near Downtown Angels Camp…Only $249,000

Angels Camp, CA…Charming 4/2 near Historic Downtown Angels Camp. Recent improvements: exterior/interior paint; carpet/flooring in most rooms. Older improvements: perimeter foundation (80’s); approx. 800 sq. ft addition and throughout house (abs sewage; copper water lines; updated electrical wiring and gas lines); central heat/air all in (90’s). Most rooms 10 ft. ceilings; sun room; formal dining; […]

Don’t Miss The 13th Annual Wintersports History Night

Don’t Miss The 13th Annual Wintersports History Night

Bear Valley, CA…The Ebbetts Pass Historical Association will celebrate the 50th Anniversary of our beautiful ski area by hosting the 13th Annual Wintersports History Night on Saturday, December 10, 7pm at the Bear Valley Lodge. The mechanics, shop workers, equipment operators, and groomers will be honored this year. The Peter Brinkman Award will be presented […]

The President On Deadly Oakland Fire

The President On Deadly Oakland Fire

Washington, DC…Today our prayers go out to the people of Oakland, California in the aftermath of this weekend’s deadly warehouse fire – one of the worst fires in the state’s history. While we still don’t know the full toll of this disaster, we do know that an American community has been devastated, and many people […]

The Sierra Nevada Adventure Company Is Your Local, Holiday Shopping Destination!

The Sierra Nevada Adventure Company Is Your Local, Holiday Shopping Destination!

Arnold, Murphys & Sonora, CA…Ever since we opened our first store in Downtown Sonora, our goal has been the same. To provide our customers with high quality, innovative outdoor products, priced so you can spend more time using your gear than paying for it. At SNAC, you’ll find affordable clothing and gear to outfit yourself […]

Traffic Update….Two Incidents In Tuolumne County At This Time

Traffic Update….Two Incidents In Tuolumne County At This Time

Sonora, CA…CHP is reporting two possible injury incidents where vehicles have gone off the roadway. They are on New Priest Grade and Hwy 108 in the Jamestown area. Let’s be careful out there… Incident: 00092 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: SR120 / NEW PRIEST GRADE Loc Desc: SR120 / NEW PRIEST GRADE Lat/Lon: 37.815589 -120.297849 […]

Nine Confirmed Fatalities In Oakland Warehouse Fire. Death Toll May Climb To As High As 40

Nine Confirmed Fatalities In Oakland Warehouse Fire.  Death Toll May Climb To As High As 40

Oakland, CA…The Oakland Police Department is supporting the Oakland Fire Department as they are conducting their investigation into the large structure fire at 1305 31st Avenue. Per the Oakland Fire Chief Teresa Deloach Reed: There are nine (9) known fatalities from this incident. At this time, an assessment is still being made of any additional […]

Arrest Made In Sheep Ranch Arson Fire

Arrest Made In Sheep Ranch Arson Fire

Sheep Ranch, CA…On 12/01/16 at 1:41 PM, Calaveras County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the 12000 block of Armstrong Road in Sheep Ranch for a structure Fire. Deputies arrived on scene and observed a single family home fully engulfed by fire. Christopher John Trotter (44 years old) of Sheep Ranch was contacted on scene and arrested […]

The President Implores Congress To Pass the 21st Century Cures Act

The President Implores Congress To Pass the 21st Century Cures Act

Washington, DC…Hi, everybody. On the first day of my administration, I promised to restore science to its rightful place. I told you we would unleash American innovation and technology to tackle the health challenges of our time. Over the last eight years, we’ve delivered on that promise in many ways, both big and small — […]

Calaveras High Seeks Scholarship Donations for Butte Fire Victims

Calaveras High Seeks Scholarship Donations for Butte Fire Victims

San Andreas, CA…If you are making a charitable donation this month, please consider giving to the Butte Fire Senior Scholarship. Given the impact of the fire on many of Calaveras High School’s students, we have established a scholarship for graduating seniors who lost their homes in the fire. Community members or organizations who would like […]

Stolen Trailer Recovered By CHP San Andreas

Stolen Trailer Recovered By CHP San Andreas

San Andreas, CA…On November 29, 2016, San Andreas CHP Officers were contacted by the victim of a trailer theft from August of 2016. They related that they located their 2003 HH Utility trailer for sale on a popular Facebook for sale page. They were able to provide identifying information about the trailer that led investigators […]

Bear Valley Leads The Central Sierra With Early Season Opening

Bear Valley Leads The Central Sierra With Early Season Opening

Bear Valley, CA…With their Thanksgiving Weekend opening the Bear Valley operations team proved their commitment to being a premier, family friendly resort.  Their investments in state of the art snowmaking equipment have proved that in good snow years and in not so good snow years they provide great snow conditions and one of the longest […]

New Improvements and Upgrades Enhance Patient Experience at Mark Twain Medical Center

New Improvements and Upgrades Enhance Patient Experience at Mark Twain Medical Center

San Andreas, CA…December 1, 2016- Mark Twain Medical Center (MTMC) adds a special glow to the recent lighting upgrade in its surgery suites with a $300,000-plus cost savings to the completed project. “This project creates a more comfortable environment for our patients and our surgeons,” says Certified Surgical Services Management Director Lynn Bartel, RN, BSN. […]

Winter Is Here. Come Up & Enjoy It At Bear Valley Cross Country & Adventure Company

Winter Is Here. Come Up & Enjoy It At Bear Valley Cross Country & Adventure Company

Bear Valley, CA…Paul Says..”Fourteen trails are open and groomed for cross country skiing and snowshoeing. The store is really nicely stocked up for all of your winter needs. Other details: Lessons and rentals available. Meadow Café, and tubing area not open yet, but please inquire about sledding options. Hope to see you soon!” Bear Valley […]