A Bit of Wisdom on Work from Bart Star

“If you work harder than somebody else, chances are you’ll beat him though he has more talent than you.” ~ Bryan Bartlett Starr, January 9, 1934 – May 26, 2019

“If you work harder than somebody else, chances are you’ll beat him though he has more talent than you.” ~ Bryan Bartlett Starr, January 9, 1934 – May 26, 2019

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 […]

Angels Camp & Murphys, CA…Our Weekly Meat, Produce, Deli, Cheese and Bakery Specials. Angels Food and Sierra Hills Markets Weekly Ad Jan 5th ~ 11th. Shop Local ~ Buy Local Quality Food and Hometown Service!

Arnold, CA…Our goal is to bring back the feel of the old Sunday Paper. It was a day for features, profiles and most importantly the Rotogravure section with all the color ads that had kids begging mom & dad for the latest toys, Dad checking out the new hardware and automotive specials and Moms everywhere […]

Jamestown, CA…Traffic Update….Head on Collision Blocking Lanes Near SR108 / SR120 Incident: 00276 Type: Fatality Location: SR108 / J59 Loc Desc: WB J59 Lat/Lon: 37.843344 -120.508025 Detail Information 6:12 PM 17 [74] B61-001 PER THE RP FRM THE OBYRNE’S FERRY BOL, SAME VEH 6:07 PM 16 [68] [Notification] [CHP]-RP ADV HES INV – A FLYING […]

Vallecito, CA…Traffic Update….Possible Injury Collision near Hwy 4 & Holiday Mine Incident: 00266 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: 0 Sr4 Loc Desc: AT – 1969 SR4 X HOLIDAY MINE Lat/Lon: 38.108110 -120.462190 Detail Information 4:37 PM 9 [22] B49-005 AT THE ENTRANCE AT CHATOM VINEYARDS / 1185 IS 97 4:10 PM 8 [15] PER RES […]

Pinecrest, CA…Traffic Update….Collision Blocking Lanes Near Sr108 / Pinecrest Lake Rd Incident: 00169 Type: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj Location: Sr108 / Pinecrest Lake Rd Loc Desc: EB JEO Lat/Lon: 38.187248 -120.008280 Detail Information 1:19 PM 3 [10] FIRE 97 EB LANES 1125 1:18 PM 2 [9] 1022 LN 6 1:14 PM 1 [1] HOND VEH

Strawberry, CA…Injury Collision Near Sr108 / Leland Meadow Rd Incident: 00162 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr108 / Leland Meadow Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.221609 -119.998008 Detail Information 1:19 PM 10 [20] A61-001 1185 1:17 PM 9 [17] ANOTHER RP ADV 4 VEHS INV 1:16 PM 8 [16] [Rotation Request Comment] 1039 AFFORDABLE 209-984-2414 1:04 […]

Barton, CA…Traffic Update….Possible Injury Collision Near Hwy 88 & Ham’s Station Incident: 00168 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: 34950 Sr88 Loc Desc: SR88 IN HAMS STATION PLOT Lat/Lon: 38.508068 -120.490340 Detail Information 1:10 PM 12 [21] [Notification] [CHP]-ATR 2ND TK ETA 60 MINS [Shared] 1:05 PM 11 [20] [Rotation Request Comment] 1039 ATR — 209-295-5270 […]

Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom announced that he has activated the California National Guard to support local communities with additional testing facilities and capacity amid the national surge in COVID-19 cases driven by the Omicron variant. “California has led the country’s fight against COVID-19, implementing first-in-the-nation public health measures that have helped save tens of thousands […]

Long Barn, CA…Traffic Update….Collision Blocking Lane Near Sr108 / Little Sweden Incident: 00074 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Sr108 / Little Sweden Loc Desc: EB SR108 / LITTLE SWEDEN Lat/Lon: 38.084172 -120.157525 Detail Information 8:57 AM 7 [13] A61-003 1185 97 8:53 AM 6 [11] 61-S2 ETA 1185 8:49 AM 5 [9] 1039 CT 8:42 […]

Arnold, CA…Meet at the Warming Hut. An easy walk around the North Grove trail led by knowledgeable Docents and staff. All ages are welcome. Snowshoes provided if snow conditions warrant. The North Grove Trail is just under 2 miles long, and easily walked by most people. Allow at least 90 minutes (or up to 2 […]

Valley Springs, CA…Traffic & Bovine Update….A Fetching Heifer with Yellow Ear Bling Near Campo Seco Rd / Pardee Dam Rd Incident: 00117 Type: Animal Hazard Location: Campo Seco Rd / Pardee Dam Rd Loc Desc: WATERTOWN X PARDEE DAM/CAMPO SECO Lat/Lon: 38.229448 -120.834534 Detail Information 2:50 PM 10 [30] 1039 CALA SO 2:47 PM 9 […]

Louisville, Colorado…Hey, folks. We’re about to pick the basketball teams right now, so — (laughter). I get first pick. Hey, first of all, I want to thank the team behind me — the governor; lieutenant governor; the two senators, who’ve been friends for a long time; as well as Joe Neguse, congressman; and your mayor […]

Jamestown, CA…A high country turkey update from the Sonora CHP Office…”Okay you turkeys, by now you should know not to play in or near the roadway. You’re season might have ended, but you’re not safe. Cars are nothing to mess with.”

San Andreas, CA…Blood donations are currently at a critical level and all blood types are needed! Vitalant (formerly Blood Source) is hosting the Calaveras Community Blood Drive on Tuesday, January 25, 2022 from 1:30 – 5:30PM. Location: San Andreas Town Hall, 24 Church Hill Road, San Andreas, CA. This event is sponsored by Calaveras Community […]

Sonora, CA…The second Saturday of every month, the merchants in Historic Downtown Sonora open their doors from 5:00-8:00 pm to host artists of all types for entertainment for locals and visitors. Starting at 5pm galleries, restaurants, and shops offer a magical blend of Art, Live Music, Performers & Art Demonstrations! Look for our banners up […]
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 […]

San Andreas, CA…”For all those who are interested, I pulled papers today to run for Sheriff. It has been an honor these past 5 1/2 years and I hope to continue with the support of our county.”

Jackson, CA…As of 630am on January 7th, there are still 654 PG&E customers without power in Amador County due to the 12/27 Winter Storm. PG&E has updated us that they still anticipate to have those customers fully restored today by 6pm. *PG&E Is Supporting Independent Living Centers* •PG&E has partnered with the California Foundation for […]

Columbia, CA…Reserve the second Saturday of every month for Gold Rush Days at Columbia State Historic Park. You’ll get to see inside special exhibits, stores and residences not regularly open to the public. Columbia’s Gold Rush Days is a chance to explore the historic town of Columbia and see it come alive with living history. […]

Washington, DC…Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 199,000 in December, and the unemployment rate declined to 3.9 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Employment continued to trend up in leisure and hospitality, in professional and business services, in manufacturing, in construction, and in transportation and warehousing. This news release presents statistics from […]

Valley Springs, CA…Traffic Update….Overturned Pickup Near Sr26 / Country View Dr Incident: 00343 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr26 / Country View Dr Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.175094 -120.832333 Detail Information 12:06 AM 14 [54] C49-100 1097 CJ EM 501 /AT APPROX 2357HRS 11:18 PM 13 [46] C49-100 EM 501 1097 MTH 11:02 PM 12 [42] […]

San Andreas, CA…Main Street merchants are staying open late for shopping, food, drinks, music, and fun! Come get cozy with your neighbors in down town historic San Andreas! Saturday, January 8, 2022 6-10pm.
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“Time is the coin of your life. It is the only coin you have, and only you can determine how it will be spent. Be careful lest you let other people spend it for you.” ~ Carl August Sandburg, January 6, 1878 – July 22, 1967

San Andreas, CA…Calaveras Board of Supervisors to Pick 2022 Board Chair & Much More on January 11th. The full agenda is below… Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting 1/11/2022 8:00 AM Board of Supervisors Chambers 891 Mountain Ranch Road San Andreas, CA 95249 Downloads: Agenda Agenda Packet Call to Order Roll Call Closed Session Agenda 1. Pursuant to […]

Angels Camp, CA…Lois E. Powell July 9, 1935 ~ January 4, 2022 (age 86)

San Andreas, CA…Jette Ellen Ortegel April 13, 1957 ~ January 1, 2022 (age 64). Jette Ortegel, 64, passed away on January 01, 2022 at 1719 at Central Valley Specialty Hospital in Modesto, CA. Jette was working as a Medical Office Manager. Jette is survived by Spouse David Ortegel. Online condolences can be made at https://www.dieboldfuneral.com/. Funeral arrangements […]

San Andreas, CA…Vincent H. Heffler August 14, 1953 ~ December 30, 2021 (age 68). Vincent Harold Heffler, 68, passed away on December 30, 2021 in Galt, CA. Vincent was born on August 14, 1953. Vincent was a retired Telephone operator. Vincent is survived by Lianna Nine (Aunt) of Galt, CA, A funeral service will be […]