Sacramento, CA…In an effort to increase transparency, California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced steps that the California Department of Justice (DOJ) is taking to accelerate the release of third-party peace officer use-of-force and misconduct records — covered under Senate Bill 1421 — in DOJ’s possession. Today’s announcement comes as part of a court-approved agreement […]
Murphys, CA…Every year the Angels-Murphy Rotary honor teachers from each district in Calaveras county. The 2021 Teachers of the Year shown here left to right: Laura Oliver (Vallecito Union School District), Jennifer Truman-Nanik (Bret Harte Union High School District), Kathy Risso (Calaveras Unified School District), Sandy Westergaard (Calaveras County Office of Education), and Kurt Schneider […]
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 […]
Murphys, CA…From the Angels-Murphys Rotary Club..”We were pleased to welcome Mr. Rhett Poortinga, grandson of President Tammy Soares Beilstein, as a future member of the Angels-Murphys Rotary Club. Rhett was very comfortable behind the podium and plans on taking over the Presidency during the year 2042-2043. Thank you for joining us, Rhett! We meet at […]
Sonora, CA…The Stanislaus National Forest provides the following information about planned prescribed burns for the Experimental Forest Underburn, located on the Summit Ranger District in units 37, 41 and 43. General and Specific Location: The prescribed burns are located about two miles southeast of Pinecrest, along Forest Road 4N10 and Crabtree Road, Township 4N, Range […]
Sonora, CA…The Stanislaus National Forest provides the following information about planned prescribed burns for the South Fork Underburn on the Mi-Wok Ranger District, units 1, 2, 3 and 4 on the forest. General and Specific Location: The prescribed burns are located about 2.5 miles northeast of Twain Harte, along Forest Road 2N63 (Italian Bar Road), […]
Mokelumne Hill, CA…(Updated at 1:02pm…Forward Progress Stopped!! Great work everyone!!) (Updated as of 12:48pm…3-5 Acres, Slow rate of spread) Fire Update….Vegetation Fire Reported on Diamond Lane in Mokelumne Hill Area. More to follow if needed…
West Point, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will conduct one-way traffic control while performing bridge work next week on State Route 26. The work is scheduled from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Route 26 from Railroad Flat Road to Barney Way beginning Monday, May 10, through Wednesday, May 12, 2021. Motorists should expect […]
Sacramento, CA…Critical Fire Weather Conditions Possible Late Tonight Through Monday Afternoon For Elevations Below 2000 Feet…Widespread gusty north to east wind expected Saturday, which persists into Monday afternoon. Combined with low humidity and dry fuels will increase critical fire weather conditions over lower elevations. Strongest wind expected along the west side of the Sacramento Valley […]
Washington, DC…The latest from the Bureau of Labor Statistics…Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 266,000 in April, and the unemployment rate was little changed at 6.1 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Notable job gains in leisure and hospitality, other services, and local government education were partially offset by employment declines in […]
Angels Camp, CA..(Frogtown, USA)…For years, Grover Anderson wrestled with his commitment to holding a day job. Always eager to pursue a career as a singer-songwriter, the desire to start and support a family landed one all-important notch higher on life’s priority list. For the last six years he’s been making both work—teaching high school English […]
San Andreas, CA…On May 6, 2021, at about 10:39 PM the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Communication/Dispatch Center received a 911 call regarding a male and female in an argument at the Sierra Inn Motel, San Andreas California. The reporting party stated a male pointed a firearm at the female victim’s head. Deputies were dispatched to investigate […]
Mountain Ranch, CA…In 1950, we started out as a family operation with Erich’s father and mother, August and Freida Sender, in a century-old adobe building. The upstairs was home to the Sender family, and the first floor included groceries, a meat market, a bar, and a small eating place called Opa’s Smokehouse. On Christmas morning […]
Truckee, CA…This evening a 4.7 magnitude earthquake struck 18 kilometers northwest of Truckee. It originated 3.3 kilometers deep and was widely felt throughout the area. Click the map below for full details from the USGS..
Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom today issued a proclamation declaring May 6, 2021 as a “Day of Prayer” in the State of California. The text of the proclamation can be found here and a copy is below:
Copperopolis, CA…Traffic Update….Lanes Blocked by Pickup vs SUV Collision Near Sr4 / Main St Incident: 00388 Type: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj Location: Sr4 / Main St Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.983367 -120.645401 Detail Information 6:23 PM 4 [9] B49-020 1185 3A X2 6:11 PM 3 [7] CALSO HAS FIRE ENRT DUE TO BLKG FOR 1184 // WILL […]
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 […]
Angels Camp, CA…Traffic Update….Female Holstein Testing Grass is Greener Theory Near Hwy 49 & Gun Club Road. Please use caution for an adventurous bovine in the area… Incident: 00376 Type: Animal Hazard Location: Sr49 / Gun Club Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.051115 -120.531451 Detail Information 5:59 PM 2 [18] OWNER IS 97// GOT COW BACK […]
Angels Camp, CA…The Fair is back and so is Calaveras Connect’s Shuttle Service! May 13 thru May 16, Calaveras Connect will provide free shuttle service between the Save Mart Bus Stop in Angels Camp and the Fairgrounds for the 2021 Calaveras County Fair and Jumping Frog Jubilee. The shuttle will run Thursday through Sunday, every […]
Vallecito, CA…On April 27, 2021 the Calaveras County Board of Supervisors adopted a resolution approving the establishment of “No Parking” zones and “Fire Lanes” on Parrotts Ferry Road in Vallecito. The “No Parking” zone begins approximately .3 miles north of the Calaveras/Tuolumne County line and terminates approximately 2 miles north of the Calaveras/Tuolumne County line. […]
San Andreas, CA…In honor of the first-ever bookmobile coming to Calaveras County later this summer, he Calaveras County Board of Supervisors unanimously proclaimed April 17 as National Bookmobile Day in the county. (for full proclamation, see below). The bookmobile will serve as a resource to county residents, especially to those who live in areas without […]
Angels Camp, CA…We are excited to bring back this long standing event! Bring the kiddos and come jump a frog! Open to Kids through 8th Grade. Frogs will be provided or you may bring your own BULLFROG *Must be at least 4″ from nose to tail. $2 per jump, 1 jump per participant. Prizes for […]
Washington, DC…Throughout our history, Americans of many religions and belief systems have turned to prayer for strength, hope, and guidance. Prayer has nourished countless souls and powered moral movements — including essential fights against racial injustice, child labor, and infringement on the rights of disabled Americans. Prayer is also a daily practice for many, whether […]
Washington, DC…Good afternoon. Earlier today, I — I visited a restaurant here in town, Las — I’m going to mispronounce it — Las Geme- — Las Gelameas [Gemelas]. And — which is a pilot program for the Restaurant Revitalization Fund and an important piece of the American Rescue Plan. One of my goals with the […]
Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom announced a series of initiatives building on the state’s work to vaccinate California’s hard-to-reach communities against COVID-19, address vaccine hesitancy and drive innovative efforts in the communities hardest hit by the pandemic. New efforts focus on direct appointment assistance; community outreach including neighborhood canvassing, phone banking and text banking; at-home vaccinations […]
“The great question that has never been answered, and which I have not yet been able to answer, despite my thirty years of research into the feminine soul, is ‘What does a woman want?’ Sigismund Schlomo Freud 6 May 1856 – 23 September 1939