California ISO Extends Flex Alert to Thursday, Sept. 1

California ISO Extends Flex Alert to Thursday, Sept. 1

Folsom, CA…Extreme heat continues urgent need to conserve electricity from 4 to 9 p.m. The California Independent System Operator (ISO) has extended its statewide Flex Alert, calling for a second consecutive day of voluntary electricity conservation tomorrow, Thursday, Sept. 1, from 4 to 9 p.m., due to continuing extreme temperatures pushing up energy demand and […]

Friday Night Backyard BBQ with the Blowbacks at Bistro Espresso

Friday Night Backyard BBQ with the Blowbacks at Bistro Espresso

Arnold, CA…Come join us after hours for the Bistro 2022 Summer Concert series! Food will be served at 5:30 & music starts at 6:00. No entry fee required. Outside food and beverage prohibited. Please bring chairs or blankets, seating will be limited. The Bistro Creamery, located in the Cedar Center, will be open till 9:00 […]

Heat Wave Grips Western U.S. Governor Newsom on Actions to Increase Energy Supplies and Reduce Demand

Heat Wave Grips Western U.S. Governor Newsom on Actions to Increase Energy Supplies and Reduce Demand

Sacramento, CA…Beginning Wednesday, California and the western U.S. will experience extreme heat that will strain the grid with increased energy demands. In response, Governor Gavin Newsom has proclaimed a State of Emergency to temporarily increase energy production and reduce demand. The California Independent System Operator has called a Flex Alert for today, August 31, asking […]

Candy Rock Swimming Hole Search and Rescue Safety Warning

Candy Rock Swimming Hole Search and Rescue Safety Warning

Hathaway Pines, CA…Calaveras County has many hidden treasures including natural swimming holes and hiking trails. One of these is the Candy Rock area of the Stanislaus River, which is a popular destination that has experienced a recent surge in persons who found themselves unprepared for the challenges and peril faced by all who attempt to […]

Traffic Update…..Collision Blocking Lane Near Hwy 4 & Rolleri Bypass Road

Traffic Update…..Collision Blocking Lane Near Hwy 4 & Rolleri Bypass Road

Angels Camp, CA…Traffic Update…..Collision Blocking Lane Near Hwy 4 & Rolleri Bypass Road Incident: 00266 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: SR4 / Rolleri Bypass Rd Loc Desc: VALLECITO AT OLD SR4 Lat/Lon: 38.077169 -120.531202 Detail Information 6:39 PM 6 [13] [Rotation Request Comment] 1039 TO SAM BERRI 209-728-3931 6:39 PM 5 [12] 1185R 6:15 PM […]

90% of Wildfire Damage Can Be Prevented with Wildfire Safety Solutions

90% of Wildfire Damage Can Be Prevented with Wildfire Safety Solutions

Arnold, CA…At Wildfire Safety Solutions we apply long term fire retardant that helps stop the spread of wildfires by reducing the combustibility of potential fuels. With the powerful and unpredictable nature of wildfires, this non-colored formula works by naturally changing the molecular composition of organic materials such as grass, wood, and vegetation. This change ensures […]

California ISO Issues Flex Alert for Today Aug. 31

California ISO Issues Flex Alert for Today Aug. 31

Folsom, CA…The California Independent System Operator (ISO) has issued a statewide Flex Alert, a call for voluntary electricity conservation, for today, Aug. 31 from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., due to high temperatures pushing up energy demand and tightening available power supplies. With excessive heat in the forecast across much of the state and Western […]

Additional Orthopaedic Surgeon Joins the Medical Staff at MTMC

Additional Orthopaedic Surgeon Joins the Medical Staff at MTMC

San Andreas, CA…Prior Stanford Faculty & Specializing in Shoulders, Sports Medicine and Total Joints. Mark Twain Medical Center (MTMC) is pleased to announce the arrival of Faisal M Mirza, MD, FRCSC, fAAOS, fAOSSM Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon. Dr. Mirza is a Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon and was prior Faculty at Stanford University and VA Palo […]

President Biden on the Safer America Plan

President Biden on the Safer America Plan

Wilkes-Barre, PA…Mr. Mayor, thank you. Wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait. Before you walk down, I want the Caseys to come up with me, because where I come from, Scranton is Casey’s Country. (Applause.) We — we got raised in the same neighborhood, in Green Ridge, not far from two of the best little […]

Hospice of Amador & Calaveras Making Improvements to Jackson Thrift Store

Hospice of Amador & Calaveras Making Improvements to Jackson Thrift Store

Jackson, CA…On August 29, 2022, Hospice of Amador & Calaveras began demolition on their property located at 10776 Argonaut Lane, which many fondly refer to as the “Ledger Building. After the last tenant vacated, the agency was given an estimate to repair the building and bring it up to code before it could be rented […]

President Biden On the Passing of President Mikhail Gorbachev

President Biden On the Passing of President Mikhail Gorbachev

Washington, DC…Mikhail Gorbachev was a man of remarkable vision. When he came to power, the Cold War had gone on for nearly 40 years and communism for even longer, with devastating consequences. Few high-level Soviet officials had the courage to admit that things needed to change. As a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, […]

Big Trees Market Weekly Ad & Grocery Specials Through August 31 – September 6th Shop Local & Save for Summer!!

Big Trees Market Weekly Ad & Grocery Specials Through August 31 – September 6th  Shop Local & Save for Summer!!

Arnold, CA…Big Trees Market is working hard to keep the shelves stocked for you! They have also implemented enhanced safety, cleaning and social distancing procedures in the store. These include plastic shields between staff and public in the checkstands. Click on an image below for full sized version.

Consumer Energy Conservation Likely Needed Labor Day Weekend to Avert Power Outages

Consumer Energy Conservation Likely Needed Labor Day Weekend to Avert Power Outages

Folsom, CA…Starting tomorrow through Tuesday, California and the West are expecting extreme heat that is likely to strain the grid with increased energy demands, especially over the holiday weekend. Temperatures are forecast to begin rising Wednesday, August 31, intensifying through the holiday weekend and extending to early next week. In many areas of the West, […]

Join us for the 29th Annual Calaveras Grape Stomp! Only 30 Stomp Team Registrations Left!

Join us for the 29th Annual Calaveras Grape Stomp!  Only 30 Stomp Team Registrations Left!

Murphys, CA…Register for the 29th Annual Calaveras Grape Stomp Competition & Auction set to take place on Saturday, October 1st @ 9:00-5:00 in Murphys Community Park! The Calaveras Winegrape Alliance is honored to host this annual event that brings teams together for an exciting day of grape stomping fun – and all for a good […]

The Big Labor Day Weekend Beat the Heat Sale at All Three SNAC Locations!

The Big Labor Day Weekend Beat the Heat Sale at All Three SNAC Locations!

Arnold, Murphys & Sonora, CA…When you head up the hill to cool off this weekend, don’t forget to stop by any of SNAC’s 3 Locations for our Labor Day Weekend Sale! (Starts now through Monday 9/5 @ 6p) SNAC Arnold still has Kayaks, Canoes & SUPs for rent & for sale this weekend. (only 2 […]

California State Parks Awards $46 Million in Grants Including $1,202,700 for Twain Harte Meadows Park

California State Parks Awards $46 Million in Grants Including $1,202,700 for Twain Harte Meadows Park

Twain Harte, CA…California State Parks announced a $46.2 million investment to build healthier communities by creating and improving recreational facilities in 25 local parks.  Twain Harte R.P.D. will receive $1,202,700 to improve Twain Harte Meadows Park in the Town of Twain Harte by constructing new open space meadow, outdoor pavilion, outdoor water and environment discovery […]

California State Parks Awards $46 Million in Grants Including $3 Million for Utica Park Expansion

California State Parks Awards $46 Million in Grants Including $3 Million for Utica Park Expansion

Angels Camp, CA…California State Parks announced a $46.2 million investment to build healthier communities by creating and improving recreational facilities in 25 local parks.  The City of Angels will receive $3,000,000 to acquire 3.82 acres to expand and improve Utica Park by constructing new amphitheater, interpretive hiking trail and parcourse, Mark Twain Statue, trailhead kiosk, pavilion, […]

Bret Harte FFA Kicks off Their 50th year by Honoring Local Community Members ~ Afton Phillips

Bret Harte FFA Kicks off Their 50th year by Honoring Local Community Members  ~ Afton Phillips

Angels Camp, CA…On May 4, 1973 the Bret Harte FFA was awarded their official FFA charter thus making this year their 50th year anniversary. In celebrating this achievement, the FFA chapter would like to honor their past, celebrate the present and motivate future FFA members. This year’s theme is “Building a Golden Foundation” and our […]

Mornings with the One Percent™ Will Start at 10am Today. This Morning’s Replay is Below

Mornings with the One Percent™ Will Start at 10am Today. This Morning’s Replay is Below

Arnold, CA…Mornings with the One Percent™ is live weekday mornings from 7-10am. The premise for the show is that the USDA ranked all 3,142 counties or county equivalents in the USA on a livability or desirability scale based on factors such as climate, scenic beauty, bodies of water for recreation, humidity and much more. All […]

Excessive Heat Watch for Labor Day Weekend Some Areas May See Temps as High as 115

Excessive Heat Watch for Labor Day Weekend Some Areas May See Temps as High as 115

Sacramento, CA…Excessive Heath Watch from Saturday through Tuesday! Extreme heat will significantly increase the potential for heat related illnesses, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities over the holiday weekend. Hottest days forecast to occur Sunday and Monday. There will be limited overnight relief from the heat, with lows in the upper 60s […]

A Bit of Wisdom from Ted Williams on His Birthday

A Bit of Wisdom from Ted Williams on His Birthday

“A man has to have goals – for a day, for a lifetime – and that was mine, to have people say, ‘There goes Ted Williams, the greatest hitter who ever lived.’” ~ Theodore Samuel Williams, August 30, 1918 – July 5, 2002 “Baseball is the only field of endeavor where a man can succeed […]

Traffic & Fire Update….Car Fire Near Jamestown Rd / Racetrack Rd

Traffic & Fire Update….Car Fire Near Jamestown Rd / Racetrack Rd

Sonora, CA…Traffic & Fire Update….Car Fire Near Jamestown Rd / Racetrack Rd Incident: 00045 Type: Car Fire Location: Jamestown Rd / Racetrack Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.991557 -120.411014 Detail Information 7:16 AM 2 [3] [Rotation Request Comment] 1039 VICS TOW 209-532-4523 7:15 AM 1 [2] [Notification] [CHP]-CALFIRE 1097 – REQ FB 1185 Unit Information 7:27 […]

EPFD & CAL-FIRE Rescues Patient with Broken Leg from Stanislaus River Canyon

EPFD & CAL-FIRE Rescues Patient with Broken Leg from Stanislaus River Canyon

Arnold, CA…EPFD and Cal Fire responded to a patient in the Stanislaus River Canyon that had a fractured leg. Due to the remote location, Cal Fire’s Blackhawk helicopter 404 was able to winch/hoist the patient and EPFD paramedic out of the canyon. H404 then flew to rendezvous with the air ambulance in Hathaway Pines. Source […]

Upcoming Wagon Trail Realignment Project Delays

Upcoming Wagon Trail Realignment Project Delays

Angels Camp & Copperopolis, CA…Upcoming Traffic Delays, State Route 4 – Wagon Trail Realignment Project: 8/29/2022-9/1/2022. Please be aware of the upcoming traffic impacts related to the State Route 4 – Wagon Trail Realignment Project: August 29 – September 1, 2022 – From 7 a.m.- 5 p.m., expect traffic delays between Bonanza Mine Way and […]

Help Solve Crime in Your Area & Register Your Surveillance Camera Registration

Help Solve Crime in Your Area & Register Your Surveillance Camera Registration

San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office is reaching out to residents and businesses with surveillance camera(s) on their property. The Sheriff’s Office would like to update our database to catalog the surveillance cameras in our community. As crimes occur, deputies and detectives can reach out to residents and/or businesses in the area to see […]