Kari Lake Enforces President Trump’s Executive Order, Reduces U.S. Agency for Global Media Workforce by 85%!

Kari Lake Enforces President Trump’s Executive Order, Reduces U.S. Agency for Global Media Workforce by 85%!

Washington, D.C. — In accordance with President Trump’s Executive Order dated March 14, 2025, titled Continuing the Reduction of the Federal Bureaucracy, U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM), has completed a significant workforce reduction eliminating 1,400 positions — an 85% decrease in personnel since March. “Today, we took decisive action to effectuate President Trump’s agenda […]

Governor Newsom Vows to Keep Fighting as Federal Court Keeps National Guard in Presidential Hands

Governor Newsom Vows to Keep Fighting as Federal Court Keeps National Guard in Presidential Hands

San Francisco, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom expressed disappointment that the Ninth Circuit is allowing the President to retain control of the California National Guard for now, but welcomed the Ninth Circuit’s rejection of Donald Trump’s sweeping claims that he could federalize the California National Guard as he alone sees fit and without having to answer to […]

Traffic Update….Overturned Vehicle Collision Near Hwy 4 & Northwood Drive

Traffic Update….Overturned Vehicle Collision Near Hwy 4 & Northwood Drive

Murphys, CA…Traffic Update….Overturned Vehicle Collision Near Hwy 4 & Northwood Drive Incident: 0346 Type: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj Location: Sr4 / Northwood Dr Loc Desc: JWO // IFO 4150 SR4 Lat/Lon: 38.175682 -120.392749 Detail Information 7:08 PM 5 [8] [Rotation Request Comment] 1039 Sam Berri Tow 209-728-3931 7:06 PM 4 [7] PER CDF SDS – 1185 […]

Traffic Update….(Updated…Major Injury)Motorcycle Off Roadway Collison Off of Hwy 4 Near Big Meadow

Traffic Update….(Updated…Major Injury)Motorcycle Off Roadway Collison Off of Hwy 4 Near Big Meadow

Big Meadow, CA…Traffic Update….Motorcycle Off Roadway Collison Off of Hwy 4 Near Big Meadow Incident: 0315 Type: Trfc Collision-Major Inj Location: 16426 – 17247 Sr4 Loc Desc: 4 JEO SKYLINE Lat/Lon: 38.418476 -120.099883 Detail Information 7:03 PM 6 [31] [Notification] [CHP]-Problem changed from 1179-Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt to 1180-Trfc Collision-Major Inj by CHP [Shared] 5:35 PM […]

Arnold Ace Home Center: Much More Than A Hardware Store

Arnold Ace Home Center: Much More Than A Hardware Store

Arnold, CA…As the days grow longer and the warmth of spring spreads across Arnold, California, Ace Hardware becomes the heart of the community’s gardening aspirations. Nestled in the picturesque surroundings, our store is brimming with vibrant flowers and top-quality gardening items, perfect for bringing your outdoor spaces to life. Whether you’re an experienced gardener or […]

Trump Signs EO Further Extending the TikTok Enforcement Delay

Trump Signs EO Further Extending the TikTok Enforcement Delay

Washington, DC…By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered: Section 1. Extension. (a) The enforcement delay specified in section 2(a) of Executive Order 14166 of January 20, 2025 (Application of Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act to […]

Stanislaus National Forest Terminates Road Closures Early

Stanislaus National Forest Terminates Road Closures Early

Sonora, CA…With the publication of the Termination Notice, roads previously closed under Forest Order STF-16-2025-10 are now open. Roads now open:   Mi-Wok/Summit Ranger District Forest Service Road (FSR) 4N12 (Herring Creek Road) FSR 5N01 Eagle Meadow Road FSR 4N34 FSR 4N47 Any questions or concerns should be directed to Forest Public Affairs Officer, Benjamin […]

Pine Mountain Lake Prescribed Burning

Pine Mountain Lake Prescribed Burning

Groveland, CA…The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CALFIRE) Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit will be conducting a prescribed burning operation in the vicinity of Pine Mountain Lake (PML), on Friday, June 20 through Sunday, June 22, 2025. Units will be ignited in the PML VMP near Phelan Morgan Road and High School Road, encompassing approximately 100 […]

Fuel Reduction Burn Underway Near New Hogan

Fuel Reduction Burn Underway Near New Hogan

Valley Springs, CA…CAL FIRE TCU will be completing hazardous fuel reduction burning near New Hogan Lake in Calaveras County on Thursday, June 19, 2025.  Approximately 20 total acres directly across from Wrinkle Cove and near CAL FIRE Valley Springs Forest Fire Station, Valley Springs. Burning is anticipated to begin between 8:00 a.m. and 09:00 a.m.

Newsom Says..”Trump’s illegal Guard deployment is already leaving firefighting crews short-staffed”

Newsom Says..”Trump’s illegal Guard deployment is already leaving firefighting crews short-staffed”

Sacramento, CA…As multiple fires burn across the state today, a critical firefighting resource is short-staffed due to President Trump’s illegal federalization of California’s National Guard troops.  CAL FIRE crews responding to the Monte Fire in San Diego have had to fill in gaps left by an understaffed California National Guard (CalGuard) Joint Task Force Rattlesnake team. Task […]

Angels Camp City Council Meeting of 6/17/2025

Angels Camp City Council Meeting of 6/17/2025

Angels Camp, CA…The City of Angels Camp is located in the heart of the California Foothills and is home to Gold Rush history, beautiful landscapes, a lifestyle that many want to be a part of, and is home to the world famous Calaveras County Frog Jump Jubilee every May. City Council meetings are held on […]

Assist in Solving Cold Cases Using Your DNA

Assist in Solving Cold Cases Using Your DNA

San Andreas, CA…Forensic Investigative Genetic Genealogy (FIGG) has given Investigators a new tool for solving cold cases, identifying unidentified human remains, and locating or identifying missing persons. The Calaveras Cold Case Team can attest to the power of FIGG and has successfully used this tool. Each of these cases was solved because relatives, whether close […]

Mrs. Judith Ann Morse 1941 ~ 2025

Mrs. Judith Ann Morse 1941 ~ 2025

Angels Camp, CA…Mrs. Judith Ann Morse July 11, 1941 ~ June 11, 2025 (age 83). An obituary is not available at this time for Mrs. Judith Ann Morse. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Mrs. Judith Ann Morse, please visit […]

Traffic Update….Possible Injury Collision on Down to Earth Ct.

Traffic Update….Possible Injury Collision on Down to Earth Ct.

Groveland, CA…Traffic Update….Possible Injury Collision on Down to Earth Ct. Incident: 0302 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: 13000 Down To Earth Ct Loc Desc: FERRETTI/BOITANO Lat/Lon: 37.860005 -120.194447 Detail Information 8:12 PM 3 [5] 1039 61-4 8:11 PM 2 [4] ATC 8:10 PM 1 [2] IPHONE TC NOTIFICATION Unit Information 8:32 PM 8 Unit Enroute […]

Ericka Rose Gallegos 1951 ~ 2025

Ericka Rose Gallegos 1951 ~ 2025

Valley Springs, CA…Ericka Rose Gallegos May 30, 1951 ~ June 4, 2025 (age 74).   Ericka Rose Gallegos, 74, passed away on June 04, 2025, in Valley Springs, CA. Ericka was born on May 30, 1951, in Salt Lake City, UT to parents Marvin and Diane (Mauss) Davies.  Private services will be held.   Online condolences […]

Angels Food & Sierra Hills Markets Weekly Ad June 18 ~ 25! Shop Local & Save!

Angels Food & Sierra Hills Markets Weekly Ad June 18 ~ 25!  Shop Local & Save!

Angels Camp & Murphys, CA…Angels Food & Sierra Hills Markets Weekly Ad June 18 ~ 25! Shop Local & Save! Grocery, Meat, Deli, Produce & Lots of Local Wines! 100’s More Items on Sale Throughout the Store!Angels Food Market, started by Harry Croshaw, has been serving the Calaveras community since 1935. Glen, Harry’s son, eventually […]

Big Trees Market Meat & Deli Specials Through June 24th! Shop Local & Save!

Big Trees Market Meat & Deli Specials Through June 24th! Shop Local & Save!

Arnold, CA…The normal Big Trees Market Weekly Ad, Grocery, Produce, Meat & Deli Specials will return next week. You may have seen that one of the largest wholesale grocery companies sustained a cyber attack a couple of weeks ago. It has caused chaos in the grocery industry as the company could not take electronic orders […]

Sheila Rae Elliott 1945 – 2025

Sheila Rae Elliott 1945 – 2025

Murphys, CA…Sheila Rae Elliott January 22, 1945 – May 2, 2025.  Sheila Rae Elliott passed away peacefully in her home in Murphys, California, on May 2 following complications from a fall she took while tending her beloved garden. She was 80 years old. Sheila was a mother, an animal lover, a sports enthusiast, a gardener […]

Kraft Heinz Commits to Remove FD&C Colors From Its U.S. Portfolio Before the End of 2027 and Will Not Launch New Products in the U.S. With FD&C Colors, Effective Immediately

Kraft Heinz Commits to Remove FD&C Colors From Its U.S. Portfolio Before the End of 2027 and Will Not Launch New Products in the U.S. With FD&C Colors, Effective Immediately

Pittsburgh & Chicago….Today, The Kraft Heinz Company announced it will not launch any new products in the U.S. with Food, Drug & Cosmetic (FD&C) colors, effective immediately. The Company also announced it will remove the remaining FD&C colors from its U.S. product portfolio before the end of 2027. Already, nearly 90 percent of Kraft Heinz’s […]

A Night to Remember: Annual Chamber Awards Dinner 2025

A Night to Remember: Annual Chamber Awards Dinner 2025

Mokelumne Hill, CA…This year’s Annual Awards Dinner at Quartz Hill Estates was a beautiful evening under the Calaveras sky, filled with community spirit, celebration, and connection. Guests enjoyed a delicious dinner paired perfectly with local wine thanks to our generous wine sponsor, Newsome Harlow Wines. A heartfelt thank you goes out to all the businesses […]

Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Dept. Activity Logs for June 16th, 2025

Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Dept. Activity Logs for June 16th, 2025

Sonora, CA…The latest Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Deputies Activity Logs are below… Monday, June 16, 2025 00:35 SUSPICIOUS CIRC 2506160003 Occurred at Mar-Val Main Street Market on Main St, in Groveland, CA. SUSC. Disposition: Referred To Other Agency. 00:48 PATROL CHECK 2506160006 Officer initiated activity at Junction Shopping Center, Mono Wy/Tuolumne Rd, Sonora, CA. Disposition: Crime […]

Calaveras County Sheriff’s Dept. Activity Logs for June 16th, 2025

Calaveras County Sheriff’s Dept. Activity Logs for June 16th, 2025

San Andreas, CA…The latest activity logs for the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Deputies are below. Monday, June 16, 2025 00:30 Disturbance 2506160001 Occurred at Scenic Valley Dr/Knoll Dr, in Jenny Lind, CA. Disposition: No Report Taken. 01:54 Suspicious or Parked Vehicle 2506160002 Officer initiated activity at Olive Orchard Rd/Lake Beth Rd, Burson, CA. Disposition: No Report […]

Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Dept. Activity Logs for June 15th, 2025

Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Dept. Activity Logs for June 15th, 2025

Sonora, CA…The latest Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Deputies Activity Logs are below… Sunday, June 15, 2025 00:12 FOLLOW UP 2506150001 Officer initiated activity at Vista Dr, Jamestown, CA. Disposition: Log Note. 00:14 TRAFFIC STOP 2506150002 Officer initiated activity at Hwy 108/PEACEFUL Oak Rd, Sonora, CA. Disposition: Warning Given (Used for 11-95s). 00:34 JUVENILE PROBLEM 2506150003 Occurred […]

Calaveras County Sheriff’s Dept. Activity Logs for June 15th, 2025

Calaveras County Sheriff’s Dept. Activity Logs for June 15th, 2025

San Andreas, CA…The latest activity logs for the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Deputies are below. Sunday, June 15, 2025 00:04 Traffic Stop 2506150002 Officer initiated activity at Hwy 4/Rolleri Bypass Rd, Angels Camp, CA. Disposition: No Report Taken. 00:06 Open Door 2506150003 Officer initiated activity at Hwy 12, Valley Springs, CA. Disposition: No Report Taken. 00:46 […]