Google Launches Project Reconnect To Help Refugees

Google Launches Project Reconnect To Help Refugees

Mountain View, CA…Google Today announced plans to donate 25,000 Chromebooks to refugees. “Ahmed is an economics student from Aleppo in Syria. Last year he was forced to leave his hometown because of the war that has forced millions of his compatriots out of their country. He left his family and his studies—everything—behind to find a […]

Department of Justice Review of Solitary Confinement

Department of Justice Review of Solitary Confinement

Washington, DC…In July 2015, the President announced that he had asked the Attorney General to review “the overuse of solitary confinement across American prisons.” Since that time, the Department of Justice (DOJ) has undertaken a thorough review to determine how, when, and why correctional facilities isolate certain prisoners from the general inmate population, and has […]

Sacramento Church Supports Butte Fire Survivors

Sacramento Church Supports Butte Fire Survivors

Sacramento, CA…In late December, a Christian Church based in a Sacramento suburb followed-up on their promise to help survivors of the Butte Fire to thrive. Jeannie Hayward of Calaveras Recovers (and the Resource Connection) told the group of churchmen that their, “wonderful efforts would be very appreciated” by the community here. The church of Christ […]

Angels Camp Launches Free Commercial Real Estate Database Easy Access To Properties & Buildings For Lease, Sale Or Rent

Angels Camp Launches Free Commercial Real Estate Database Easy Access To Properties & Buildings For Lease, Sale Or Rent

Angels Camp, CA…Looking for commercial space for rent or sale in Angels Camp just got much easier.  The new Angels Camp Commercial Property Database provides free online public access to properties and buildings for sale, lease, rent or build-to-suit.  It also serves property and business owners who have commercial property or businesses for rent or […]

The CCWD Board Is Back In Action On Wednesday, January 27

The CCWD Board Is Back In Action On Wednesday, January 27

San Andreas, CA…The CCWD Board will be back in action for their monthly meeting on Wednesday in their board chambers. The the full agenda is enclosed… BOARD OF DIRECTORS Terry Strange, President Jeff Davidson, Vice President Scott Ratterman, Director Bertha Underhill, Director Dennis Mills, Director RESOLUTION NO. 2016–02 ORDINANCE NO. 2016–01 AGENDA MISSION STATEMENT “Our […]

Inmate Death At Kern Valley State Prison Being Investigated As Homicide

Inmate Death At Kern Valley State Prison Being Investigated As Homicide

Delano, CA…Officials at Kern Valley State Prison (KVSP) are investigating the death of an inmate as a homicide. Inmate Brandon J. Lowrey, 30, was found unresponsive in his cell at approximately 8:30 p.m. Sunday, January 24. KVSP staff immediately began lifesaving measures and an ambulance was called. Lowrey succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced […]

40th Annual Columbia Wine Tasting to Benefit Columbia College Hospitality Management Program

40th Annual Columbia Wine Tasting to Benefit Columbia College Hospitality Management Program

Columbia, CA…This spring the Columbia College Foundation will host the 40th Annual Columbia Wine Tasting – a benefit event from 1:00 to 4:00pm SATURDAY, April 9 to support the Columbia College Hospitality Management Program. This is the first year the Columbia Wine Tasting will be featured on a SATURDAY. Guests will savor tempting hors d’oeuvres […]

Traffic Update…Car Fire On Hwy 108 & Lower Twain Harte Drive Area

Traffic Update…Car Fire On Hwy 108 & Lower Twain Harte Drive Area

Twain Harte, CA…CHP is reporting an extinguished vehicle fire on Hwy 108 and Lower Twain Harte Drive. Please use caution for tow vehicles in the area… Incident: 00450 Type: Car Fire Location: Sr108 / Twain Harte Dr Loc Desc: LOWER TWAIN HARTE Lat/Lon: 38.019748 -120.246813 Close Detail Information 3:13 PM 3 [6] [Notification] [CHP]-CDF REQ […]

Calaveras County Sheriff’s Logs Through January 24th

Calaveras County Sheriff’s Logs Through January 24th

San Andreas, CA….The latest Calaveras County Sheriff’s logs through January 24th are enclosed… Daily_Log_01-24-2016 Daily_Log_01-23-2016 Daily_Log_01-22-2016 Daily_Log_01-21-2016 Daily_Log_01-20-2016 Daily_Log_01-19-2016 Daily_Log_01-18-2016 Daily_Log_01-17-2016 Daily_Log_01-16-2016 Daily_Log_01-15-2016 Daily_Log_01-14-2016 Daily_Log_01-13-2016 Daily_Log_01-12-2016 Daily_Log_01-11-2016 Daily_Log_01-10-2016 Daily_Log_01-09-2016 Daily_Log_01-08-2016 Daily_Log_01-07-2016 Daily_Log_01-06-2016 Daily_Log_01-05-2016 Daily_Log_01-04-2016 Daily_Log_01-03-2016 Daily_Log_01-02-2016 Daily_Log_01-01-2016 Daily_Log_12-31-2015 Daily_Log_12-30-2015 Daily_Log_12-29-15 Daily_Log_12-28-2015 Daily_Log_12-27-2015 (1) Daily_Log_12-26-2015 (1) Daily_Log_12-25-2015 (1)

Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Logs Through January 24th

Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Logs Through January 24th

Sonora, CA….The Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Logs through January 24th are enclosed. Sheriff’s Daily Report 01-24-2016 Sheriff’s Daily Reports 01-23-2016 Sheriff’s Daily Report 01-22-2016 Sheriff’s Daily Report 01-21-2016 Sheriff’s Daily Report 01-20-2016 Sheriff’s Log 01-19-2016 Sheriff’s Daily Report 01-18-2016 Sheriff’s Daily Report 01-17-2016 Sheriff’s Daily Report 01-16-2016 Sheriff’s Daily Report 01-15-2016 Sheriff’s Daily Report 01-14-2016 Sheriff’s […]

Callan and Grimes Reappointed To Calaveras County Fair Board of Directors.

Callan and Grimes Reappointed To Calaveras County Fair Board of Directors.

Angels Camp, CA…(Frogtown)..Governor Brown recently made appointments to the Calaveras County Fair Board of Directors. Gay Callan has been on the board since 1991. She was instrumental in starting the professional wine competition at the Calaveras County Fair. She has been board president twice in the tenure. She is one of the longest serving fair […]

Vicki Rea Hollars 1958 – 2015

Vicki Rea Hollars 1958 – 2015

Angels Camp, CA…Vicki Rea Hollars, age 58 passed peacefully on January 16, 2016 surrounded by family and loved ones at her home in Angels Camp. She was born in San Fernando California on October 18, 1957 to Verna & Clee Scott. They moved to Angels Camp in 1970 where she attended school graduating from Bret […]

The Revenant Review – Man of Glass ~ By Brett Bunge

The Revenant Review – Man of Glass ~ By Brett Bunge

Hollywood, CA…“Blood lost. Life found,” goes the tagline for The Revenant. As the titular character quickly discovers, however, what is found is not truly life, but a strange sort of waking dream—one that is alternately beautiful and stark, but ultimately lacking complexity or any deeper message. Unfortunately for viewers, they may feel the same way […]

Broncos-Panthers To Battle In Super Bowl 50

Broncos-Panthers To Battle In Super Bowl 50

Santa Clara, CA…Super Bowl 50 matches each conference’s top seed for the third consecutive year as the Broncos represent the AFC in going up against the NFC champion Panthers on February 7 at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. This will be Denver’s eighth Super Bowl appearance (2-5) while Carolina is playing in its second […]

V Restaurant In Murphys Now Serving Breakfast

V Restaurant In Murphys Now Serving Breakfast

Muprhys, CA….V Restaurant is now serving breakfast! They have delicious ways to get your day started off right. Thursday, Friday and Saturday starting at 9am service until 11:30am for breakfast switching to lunch after that. Sunday we will serve breakfast for an extended amount of time until 1pm Bistro Breakfast Assortment of Fresh Pastries biscotti, […]

President Obama’s Weekly Address: Obamacare Making a Difference for Millions of Americans

President Obama’s Weekly Address: Obamacare Making a Difference for Millions of Americans

Washington, DC…Hi, everybody. When I took office seven years ago this week, more than 15% of Americans went without health insurance. For folks who did have coverage, insurance companies could deny you coverage or charge you more just because you’d been sick. And too many Americans gave up their dreams of changing jobs or going […]

Weather To Clear Tomorrow & Great Week To Play Hooky & Ski

Weather To Clear Tomorrow & Great Week To Play Hooky & Ski

Arnold, CA…Detailed forecast for West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada. Tonight: Mostly cloudy. Widespread rain and snow showers in the evening…then isolated rain and snow showers after midnight. Colder. Lows 15 to 30 higher elevations…28 to 36 lower elevations. No snow accumulation lower elevations…around 1 inch higher elevations. Snow level 5000 feet. Prevailing southwest winds up […]

Hey Good People!!! Another 10″ Of New Snow Overnight!! ~Bear Valley Weather & Update By Mattly Trent

Hey Good People!!!  Another 10″ Of New Snow Overnight!! ~Bear Valley Weather & Update By Mattly Trent

Bear Valley, CA…Hey Good People! 10″ of new snow overnight and more is on the way!!!!!!!!! 12″ for the current cycle with 94″ of the ground and 206″ for the season total so far!!!! Today’s high will be around 33F with winds out of the SSW from 10-24mph. 3-7″ is expected to fall today and […]

Trio Arrested & Fourth Sought On Drug Charges In Sonora

Trio Arrested & Fourth Sought On Drug Charges In Sonora

Sonora, CA…On 01/21/16 at about 8:45 A.M., The Tuolumne Narcotics Team (TNT), served a search warrant at the Mark Twain Apartments located at 311 Fairview Lane in Sonora, CA. Marijuana, methamphetamine, heroin, prescription pills, drug paraphernalia, one handgun and one shotgun were collected by TNT Agents during the search of the apartments. TNT Agents also […]