Governor Brown Signs Vaccine Bill
Sacramento, CA…Governor Brown Signs Vaccine Bill
Chatom Vineyards’ July Winemaker Dinner!
Douglas Flat, CA….Announcing Chatom Vineyards’ July Winemaker Dinner! Join Chef Kris Fichtner of Lunch Lady Catering for a Low Country Boil inspired, four-course menu and hand picked wine pairings from Chatom Vineyards. Live music and dancing with The Thick Soup Band. $75 per person / $65 for Wine Club Members Advance ticket purchases are required. […]
Tax Rate on Gasoline Drops in Time for 4th of July Weekend
Sacramento, CA…The California State Board of Equalization (BOE) announces the state excise tax on gasoline will drop by six cents per gallon on July 1, 2015. This will lower the excise tax rate from 36 cents to 30 cents per gallon. “The lower rate is welcome news for overtaxed Californians who pay higher gas costs […]
Donald Lloyd Mitchell March 15, 1920 – June 18, 2015
Murphys, CA…Donald Lloyd Mitchell, age 95, passed away peacefully at his home in Murphys, CA on June 18, 2015 with his two daughters at his side. Donald was born in Fresno, CA and graduated from high school in Oakland. He married Janice Jean Pike in 1941. When WWII began, he joined the Navy and served […]
Calaveras County Public Health Issues Heat Advisory To Residents
General Plan Study Session & Supervisors Meeting Today At 4:30 At San Andreas Town Hall
San Andreas, CA…Remember there will be a Calaveras County General Plan study session this afternoon starting at 4:30pm. It will be held in conjunction with the Board of Supervisor Meeting. To allow for the expected crowd size it will be held at the San Andreas Town Hall. The agenda is below… Board of […]
Caltrans Road Report For Week of 6/28/15 through 7/4/15
Stockton, CA…The latest and greatest road report to keep you abreast of all the upcoming Caltrans repairs and delays in our areas and throughout District 10. Hwy’s 4, 12, 26, 49, 108 & 120 will all have crews working in the now perfect weather for repairs and construction. The complete report is enclosed…. 4 CAL […]
Calaveras County Republicans Membership & Charity Drive
NBC Severs Ties With Donald Trump
New York, NY…At NBC, respect and dignity for all people are cornerstones of our values. Due to the recent derogatory statements by Donald Trump regarding immigrants, NBCUniversal is ending its business relationship with Mr. Trump. To that end, the annual Miss USA and Miss Universe Pageants, which are part of a joint venture between NBC […]
Beautiful Lakemont Home From Realty World
Celebrate The 4th At The New Avery Saloon
Rats ‘Dream’ Paths To A Brighter Future
London, UK…When rats rest, their brains simulate journeys to a desired future such as a tasty treat, finds new UCL research funded by the Wellcome Trust and Royal Society. The researchers monitored brain activity in rats, first as the animals viewed food in a location they could not reach, then as they rested in a […]
Celebrate the 4th of July in Mokelumne Hill with a Taste of Americana
Mokelumne Hill, CA…Enjoy a traditional 4th of July Parade and Celebration in Mokelumne Hill. The quaint, small-town atmosphere offers a true taste of Americana, and there are lots of fun activities for the entire family starting with a pancake breakfast at the Town Hall from 7:30 – 11:00 am. Be sure to save your place […]
Sheriff Volunteers Provided Patrol At Murphys-Angels Lion’s 8th Annual Car Show
Angels Camp, CA…Lt. Ed Anderson and Ed Evans of the Calaveras County Sheriff Volunteer Unit provided patrol duty at the 2015 Murphys-Angels Lions Club 8th Annual Classic Car Show on Saturday in Utica Park, Anegls Camp. The show was well attended with over 100 cars and motorcycles from 1980 and before on display, and with […]
Fire Update…Washington Fire Reaches 37% Containment & Hwy 4 Now Open
Markleeville, CA…Fire crews continued to increase the percent containment near Markleeville as they mopped up and patrolled the fire perimeter throughout the day. Hotshot crews on the eastern fire edge will continue to construct direct handline in steep and rocky terrain while being supported from the air with water-dropping helicopters. Light precipitation occurred over the […]
Over The Edge Playing Tonight At GABA’s Summer Concert Series
Arnold, CA…June 27 6:30 pm Over the Edge At Cedar Center Sponsored by Arnold Automotive & Arnold Napa Auto Supply
Brice Station Hill Top Concert Series Continues With Tour Guides With Jill & Jessie Concert
Murphys, CA…Hill Top Concert Series 2015 Brice Station Vineyards Saturday, Jun, 27 2015 07:00 PM. The Tour Guides are a group of local musicians who perform at venues in Calaveras County and beyond. With Jessie Mouser on lead and harmony vocals, the band will take you on a musical journey. Jessie is backed up by […]
Lunchbox To Blame For Four Vehicle Pileup On Hwy 12
San Andreas, CA….Three vehicles were stopped in a construction zone eastbound on SR12 at Central Hill. A fourth vehicle was eastbound on SR12 at about 55mph, approaching the rear of stopped traffic. The driver of the vehicle was inattentive to his driving by reaching for his lunchbox. He applied his brakes and left 69 feet […]
Wildhorse Rides Again
A Quote From Benjamin Franklin
“Vicious actions are not hurtful because they are forbidden, but forbidden because they are hurtful” Benjamin Franklin
“If you fly, we can’t!” Drones Make It Unsafe For Fire Fighting Aircraft
Monterey, CA – CAL FIRE has reported several instances of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), otherwise known has Hobby Drones, flying in the vicinity of the Lake fire in San Bernardino County. The intrusion of these drones in the air space of firefighting aircraft resulted in all air operations being suspended until the drones were located […]
Presidential Weekly Address: The Affordable Care Act is Here to Stay
Washington, DC… Five years ago, we finally declared that in America, health care is not a privilege for a few, but a right for all. And this week, after more than fifty votes in Congress to repeal or weaken this law; after a Presidential election based in part on preserving or repealing this law; after […]
Fire Lines South Of Markleeville Solidify, Smoke Output Drops & Pacific Coast Trail, Bear Valley & Lake Alpine Are Open!
Markleeville, CA…Hwy 4 will remain closed through the weekend but most of our high county destinations are open a largely smoke free. Firefighters on the Washington Fire, 3 miles south of Markleeville, California continued to optimize lower wind conditions to increase containment. Significant progress has been made towards containing the western flank of the fire […]
Tonight At Angels Camp Farmers Market
Angels Camp, CA…Enjoy wine tasting with Renner Winery! Live Music Come enjoy the evening listening to Owen Ridings & Kiel Williams of the Hot Dark! Don’t forget to bring your lawn chairs so you can enjoy the evening. Fresh Produce Fresh picked sweet corn from Cipponeri Farms will be available at the Farmers Market tonight. […]
49er Motors Big Hotter Than July Sale! Remember Their Service Specials Too!
Angels Camp, CA…49er Motors Hotter than July sale! Come on down and get behind the wheel of a new Car, Truck or SUV today! We can Finance most anyone with the many lenders that we deal with from terrible to great credit!! Don’t forget that our service center performs services on all makes and models […]
U.S. Forest Service Seeks Public Input on Over-Snow Vehicle Designation Project
Sonora, California, June 26, 2015 – The Stanislaus National Forest (STF) is requesting public comment on the Over-Snow Vehicle (OSV) proposed action beginning today, June 26. Public comment on the proposed action is encouraged. To assure your comments are fully considered during the scoping phase of the project, please submit comments by August 10, 2015. […]
Fire Update…Vegetation Fire Near Pool Station Rd / Oak Valley Rd
Angels Camp, CA…Firefighters are working a vegetation fire near Pool Station Rd / Oak Valley Rd. Air and ground units are working this one. Hopefully they get it knocked down quickly. More to follow if needed… (Update…Fire Contained at two acres..)
Don’t Waste Our Future!
Calaveras County, CA…Below is a great PSA on recycling from Cal-Waste. They finished Jan 2015 and have taken the video to EVERY elementary school and had an unveiling assembly. It features 5-6 students from every elementary school in Calaveras County and in Galt. Students were chosen by school staff. Cal-Waste wanted to get the message […]
Summer Is Time For Super Cruising On A Super Cruiser On New Melones (Check Out Their Great Video)
Angels Camp, CA…New Melones Lake Marina has all the water toys you need this summer. This week they are featuring Super Cruisers. The Super Cruiser pictured below has a bathroom on board, slide, sink, picnic tables, and lounge chairs. It is available overnight. Plenty of room for family and friends. Just click below to make […]
Making Progress On Washington Fire…Hwy 4 Still Closed But Bear Valley, Lake Alpine Areas Open & Largely Smoke Free
Markleeville, CA…Firefighters on the Washington Fire, 3 miles south of Markleeville, California continued to optimize lower wind conditions to increase containment. Significant progress has been made towards containing the western flank of the fire south of Markleeville. The fire has burned 16,490 acres and is 15 percent contained. The reduction in the reported fire size […]