Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine Hold a Press Briefing

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine Hold a Press Briefing

Arlington, Virginia…SECRETARY HEGSETH:  Well, good morning.  We just finished an update with Admiral Brad Cooper, the CENTCOM commander across the CENTCOM AOR; our leadership and troops, as you would expect, doing a fantastic job. Two days ago, under the direction and direct orders of President Donald J. Trump, the Department of War launched Operation Epic […]

Multi-Agency Operation Seizes Roughly 2,700 Pounds of Methamphetamine, Dismantling Major Drug Trafficking Organization

Multi-Agency Operation Seizes Roughly 2,700 Pounds of Methamphetamine, Dismantling Major Drug Trafficking Organization

San Andreas, CA…On February 27, 2026, a coordinated multi-agency enforcement operation resulted in the seizure of approximately 1,500 pounds of finished methamphetamine. Investigators also located an estimated 1,270 pounds of suspected methamphetamine in a partially processed state, pending laboratory confirmation. Last Friday, more than 100 law enforcement personnel executed simultaneous high-risk search warrants at residential […]

$120 Million Available for Projects That Promote Healthy Forests and Reduce Wildfire Risk

$120 Million Available for Projects That Promote Healthy Forests and Reduce Wildfire Risk

Sacramento, CA…The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) is announcing the availability of up to $120 million for Forest Health projects that address extreme disturbance events including catastrophic wildfires, drought, and pest mortality. CAL FIRE is accepting applications for landscape-scale forest management and restoration efforts designed to improve ecosystem resilience, reduce wildfire […]

Traffic Update….Possible Injury Collison on N Sunshine Rd

Traffic Update….Possible Injury Collison on N Sunshine Rd

Soulsbyville, CA…Traffic Update….Possible Injury Collison on N Sunshine Rd. Incident: 0127 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: 20616 N Sunshine Rd Loc Desc: XS SOULSBYVILLE Lat/Lon: 37.993033 -120.275096 Detail Information 11:33 AM 7 [9] [Rotation Request Comment] 1039 AFFORDABLE TOWING 209-984-2414 FOR CHEV SLV 11:32 AM 6 [8] [Rotation Request Comment] 1039 VICS TOWING 209-532-4523 FOR […]

Bret Harte Boys Basketball Team are Section Champions!

Bret Harte Boys Basketball Team are Section Champions!

Sacramento, CA…Congratulations to the Boys Basketball team who earned the coveted title of Section Champions! After Saturday’s triple overtime win versus Argonaut at Golden 1 Center, with a final score of 85-82, this diligent team of Bullfrogs earned the title of Sac-Joaquin D5 Section Champions! In addition, the team has won 28 games in a […]

Make Koda Your Coda in Your Search for a New Companion

Make Koda Your Coda in Your Search for a New Companion

San Andreas, CA…Meet Koda (A060318), a neutered male German Shepherd, about 3 years old and weighing 84 pounds. Koda is a strikingly handsome shepherd who has only recently arrived at Calaveras County Animal Services and is still adjusting to shelter life. With his classic build and attentive expression, he has the presence many people associate […]

Angels Food & Sierra Hills Markets Weekly Ad February 25 ~ March 3! Shop Local & Save!

Angels Food & Sierra Hills Markets Weekly Ad February 25 ~ March 3! Shop Local & Save!

Angels Camp & Murphys, CA…Angels Food & Sierra Hills Markets Weekly Ad February 25 ~ March 3! 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, […]

A & A Groundworks for All Your Earth Moving Needs!

A & A Groundworks for All Your Earth Moving Needs!

Your Land, Our Expertise, We Dig, We Haul, We Move Earth, We do it all!  We Also Do Disaster Recovery & Clean Up!   A & A Groundworks https://aagroundworks.us Mikel Aceves Office: (209) 217-7975 Mobile: (209) 482-1835 Services: Excavation Forms Foundations Grading Land Clearing Site Preparation Underground Plumbing / Conduit Trenching PGE Certified Installer and […]

Traffic Update….Possible Injury Vehicle vs Tree Collision Near Main Street & Hwy 26

Traffic Update….Possible Injury Vehicle vs Tree Collision Near Main Street & Hwy 26

Mokelumne Hill, CA…Traffic Update….Possible Injury Vehicle vs Tree Collision Near Main Street & Hwy 26 Incident: 0112 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Main St / Sr26 Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.403434 -120.526958 Detail Information 12:00 PM 3 [3] CALSO 1039 1141 12:00 PM 2 [2] NO VEH DESCRIPTION 12:00 PM 1 [1] VEH VS TREE Unit […]

Posterity Ciderworks Arnold Tasting Room Now Open!

Posterity Ciderworks Arnold Tasting Room Now Open!

Arnold, CA…Fine cider makers, Posterity Ciderworks, have opened their second tasting room offering premium natural ciders, meads and co-ferments. Husband and Wife team Brendan and Kris Barnard have their Arnold Tasting Room plan to open Thursday – Sunday from 12:00-6pm. at 1771 Hwy 4, suite F, Arnold CA The cidery is known for their work […]

Podcasts Lead AM/FM in Spoken-Word/Talk-Radio Listening for First Time ~ Edison Research

Podcasts Lead AM/FM in Spoken-Word/Talk-Radio Listening for First Time ~ Edison Research

Glen Mills, PA…Spoken-word audio platforms play an important part in how Americans 13+ spend their day with audio, accounting for 25% of all daily time spent with audio. Share of Ear® from Edison Research is the only audio measurement source that captures how much time Americans spend listening to spoken-word audio sources as well as the platforms they […]

Landscape Grant Program Guidelines Open for Public Comment

Landscape Grant Program Guidelines Open for Public Comment

The Sierra Nevada Conservancy (SNC) is excited to open the Landscape Grant Program Guidelines for public comment prior to consideration and adoption by the SNC Governing Board. The rural town of Taylorsville in Plumas County. In order to increase the pace and scale of forest-health and wildfire-resilience work in the Sierra-Cascade, the SNC developed the […]

Operation Epic Fury Takes the Lives of Three U.S. Service Members

Operation Epic Fury Takes the Lives of Three U.S. Service Members

Tampa, FL…As of 9:30 am ET, March 1, three U.S. service members have been killed in action and five are seriously wounded as part of Operation Epic Fury. Several others sustained minor shrapnel injuries and concussions — and are in the process of being returned to duty. Major combat operations continue and our response effort […]

In Store Specials this Week at Big Trees Market! Shop Local & Save!

In Store Specials this Week at Big Trees Market!  Shop Local & Save!

Arnold, CA…With the power outages & storms the full weekly ad will return next week. Big Trees Market will still have lots of instore savings for your local shopping pleasure. This week we have been reminded more than ever that local resources & shopping options matter. Shop Local, Save & Support Your Community!!

Chapel in the Pines Service, March 1st, 2026

Chapel in the Pines Service, March 1st, 2026

Arnold, CA…Chapel in the Pines is an Evangelical Covenant church located in the Sierra Nevada mountain community of Arnold. Arnold is an attraction for many visitors due to the many recreation opportunities, such as Big Trees State Park, Bear Valley Ski Resort, Lake Alpine, Ebbetts Pass, and more. Our essential beliefs are summed up in […]

President Trump on Death of Iran’s Leader

President Trump on Death of Iran’s Leader

Washington, DC…”Khamenei, one of the most evil people in History, is dead. This is not only Justice for the people of Iran, but for all Great Americans, and those people from many Countries throughout the World, that have been killed or mutilated by Khamenei and his gang of bloodthirsty THUGS. He was unable to avoid […]

Mr. Joel David Pitto 1950 ~ 2026

Mr. Joel David Pitto 1950 ~ 2026

Cool, CA…Mr. Joel David Pitto July 4, 1950 ~ February 25, 2026 (age 75). Joel David Pitto, 75, passed away on February 25, 2026. Online condolences can be made at https://www.dieboldfuneral.com/. Funeral arrangements were trusted to San Andreas Memorial Chapel, 254 West St. Charles PO Box 328 San Andreas, CA 95249, (209) 754-3361. To send flowers to […]

DWR and Partners Begin Work on the California Water Plan Update 2028

DWR and Partners Begin Work on the California Water Plan Update 2028

Sacramento, CA…DWR and Partners Begin Work on the California Water Plan Update 2028.  Former Utica Water & Power’s Joel Metzger provides and update.  “Big news this week! Governor Newsom announced the launch of a new era of water planning in California. This is the work my team leads at the State, and I couldn’t be […]

Championship Weekend, Community Milestones & More at Bear Valley!

Championship Weekend, Community Milestones & More at Bear Valley!

Bear Valley, CA…The United States Collegiate Ski & Snowboard Association NorCal Conference will be hosting it’s Far West Regional Championships Friday – Sunday here in Bear Valley! Over 200 college athletes will be racing down Nastar & Feather Duster. Friday, February 27th: Snowboard Men & Women – Slalom & Slopestyle Ski Men & Women – […]

Club for Growth Endorses Rep. Tom McClintock in CA-05 Re-Election Campaign

Club for Growth Endorses Rep. Tom McClintock in CA-05 Re-Election Campaign

Washington, DC…The Club for Growth Political Action Committee has endorsed the re-election of Congressman Tom McClintock in the 5th Congressional District.  The Club for Growth is a political powerhouse in Republican primaries, dedicated to supporting candidates with strong leadership for free enterprise principles. The Club has recognized Rep. McClintock as a 13-time winner of Club for […]

Mrs. Marianne K. Phipps 1950 ~ 2026

Mrs. Marianne K. Phipps 1950 ~ 2026

Valley Springs, CA…Mrs. Marianne K. Phipps October 31, 1950 ~ February 24, 2026 (age 75).   Marianne K. Phipps, 75, passed away on February 24, 2026. Online condolences can be made at https://www.dieboldfuneral.com/. Funeral arrangements were trusted to San Andreas Memorial Chapel, 254 West St. Charles PO Box 328 San Andreas, CA 95249, (209) 754-3361. To send […]

Mr. Brian Gordon Grant 1954 ~ 2026

Mr. Brian Gordon Grant 1954 ~ 2026

West Point, CA…Mr. Brian Gordon Grant June 18, 1954 ~ February 21, 2026 (age 71).  Brian Gordon Grant, 71, passed away on February 21, 2026. Online condolences can be made at https://www.dieboldfuneral.com/.   Funeral arrangements were trusted to San Andreas Memorial Chapel, 254 West St. Charles PO Box 328 San Andreas, CA 95249, (209) 754-3361. To send […]

Matilda Middleton 1924 ~ 2026. Funeral Mass, March 3rd, Middleton’s & Middleton’s Hallmark will be Closed on Tuesday.

Matilda Middleton 1924 ~ 2026.  Funeral Mass, March 3rd, Middleton’s & Middleton’s Hallmark will be Closed on Tuesday.

Angels Camp, CA…Matilda Middleton September 13, 1924 ~ February 23, 2026 (age 101).  Matilda Middleton passed away peacefully in Angels Camp on Monday February 23, 2026, with her family by her side. Mat was born in Los Angeles CA on September 13, 1924, to Nicola and Rosalia Salvato, who were first generation immigrants from Sicily. […]

Celebrating Heart Month with No-Cost Testing at Mark Twain Medical Center

Celebrating Heart Month with No-Cost Testing at Mark Twain Medical Center

San Andreas, CA…Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women. During American Heart Month in February, Mark Twain Medical Center offers no-cost testing to help local women monitor their heart health. Make time any weekday in February for a comprehensive lipid panel test. It can help identify chronic and new conditions like cholesterol numbers […]

A Bit of Wisdom from the 1733 Poor Richard’s Almanac

A Bit of Wisdom from the 1733 Poor Richard’s Almanac

Philadelphia, PA…Our Favorite Founding Father is Ben Franklin. He didn’t just help found our country during the 1776 era.   For two generations before he helped sell concepts of Freedom, Self-Determination & Inalienable rights. From 1733 to 1758 Poor Richards Almanac helped create the unique American identity in a homey, common sense, aspirational way. A few […]