The New Atlantic Charter

The New Atlantic Charter

Cornwall, United Kingdom…Today, the President of the United States and Prime Minister of the United Kingdom reaffirm their commitment to work together to realise our vision for a more peaceful and prosperous future. Our revitalised Atlantic Charter, building on the commitments and aspirations set out eighty years ago, affirms our ongoing commitment to sustaining our […]

President Biden on the COVID-19 Vaccination Program and the Effort to Defeat COVID-19 Globally

President Biden on the COVID-19 Vaccination Program and the Effort to Defeat COVID-19 Globally

Cornwall, United Kingdom…Good evening, everyone. First, I want to express our condolences on behalf of Jill and I to Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, the entire Royal Family, and the people of the United Kingdom. Today would have been Prince Philip’s 100th birthday, and I know there are a lot of people feeling his absence […]

Traffic Advisory for One-Way Traffic Controls on State Routes 49 & 88

Traffic Advisory for One-Way Traffic Controls on State Routes 49 & 88

Amador County, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will conduct drainage work and highway construction next week at various locations on State Route (SR) 49 and SR-88. State Route 49 • Crews will continue drainage work from Bush Street to Main Street/Shenandoah Road in Plymouth from 8:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. beginning Sunday, June 13 […]

Traffic Advisory One-Way Traffic Controls on State Routes 4 & 26

Traffic Advisory One-Way Traffic Controls on State Routes 4 & 26

Calaveras County, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform drainage, guardrail and utility work on State Route (SR) 4 and SR-26 next week. Work is scheduled to be conducted as follows: State Route 4 • Crews will conduct drainage work from 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Monday, June 14 to Thursday, June 17, […]

Caltrans District 10 Road Report & Construction Schedules Through June19th

Caltrans District 10 Road Report & Construction Schedules Through June19th

Angels Camp, CA…The latest schedule of road repairs and maintenance that will affect your travels in our area and as you travel. Locally crews will be working on many of our roadways. Below is Caltrans plans for repairs and maintenance on local roads. It shows the route, county, and location of the possible repairs. Weather […]

Traffic & Fire Update….Vehicle Collision & Fire Near Burson Rd / Carol Ln

Valley Springs, CA…Traffic & Fire Update….Vehicle Collision & Fire Near Burson Rd / Carol Ln Incident: 00285 Type: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj Location: Burson Rd / Carol Ln Loc Desc: BURSON AT CAROL Lat/Lon: 38.163473 -120.891375 Detail Information 3:54 PM 5 [8] B49-030 FIRE OUT/ CONTAINED/ 1182 SOLO/ HUNDRED FT FENCE DMG 3:48 PM 4 [5] […]

Traffic Update….Caltrans to Begin Roundabout on State Route 88 and Liberty Road

Traffic Update….Caltrans to Begin Roundabout on State Route 88 and Liberty Road

Clements, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will begin to build a roundabout at a rural intersection in San Joaquin County to enhance the safety of motorists traveling east of Clements near the Camanche Reservoir. Work at the intersection of State Route (SR) 88 and Liberty Road is scheduled to begin Tuesday, June 15 and […]

Reclamation Continues Increased Flow Releases from New Melones Reservoir

Reclamation Continues Increased Flow Releases from New Melones Reservoir

Tuttletown, CA…The Bureau of Reclamation is continuing increased flow releases from New Melones Reservoir to assist with Delta salinity and outflow requirements.  Additional flow releases began on the lower Stanislaus River on June 10. The increased flow of 1,500 cubic feet per second will occur for an extended duration. 460″ align=”alignnone” width=”200″] Increased river flow can create hazardous conditions including higher water levels, fast currents, colder water, […]

Death Ride – Cycling Tour of the California Alps Celebrates 40 Years this July

Death Ride – Cycling Tour of the California Alps Celebrates 40 Years this July

Markleeville, CA… The 40th Anniversary Death Ride® – Tour of the California Alps, originally scheduled for the summer of 2020, is finally returning to Markleeville, Calif. on July 17, 2021. As many as 2,500 cyclists from across the country will attempt the endurance event covering over 103 miles, six highly categorized climbs, and over 14,000 […]

Standards Board Readopts Revised Cal/OSHA COVID-19 Standards. Will Revisit Mask Mask Issue

Standards Board Readopts Revised Cal/OSHA COVID-19 Standards. Will Revisit Mask Mask Issue

Sacramento, CA…The Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board on June 3 readopted Cal/OSHA’s revised COVID-19 prevention emergency temporary standards. Last year, the Board adopted health and safety standards to protect workers from COVID-19. The standards did not consider vaccinations and required testing, quarantining, masking and more to protect workers from COVID-19. The changes adopted by […]

Another Busy Day for Local Firefighters

Another Busy Day for Local Firefighters

Valley Springs, CA…Calaveras Consolidated Firefighters, CalFire, and San Andreas Fire responded to a vegetation fire this afternoon in New Hogan Estates above La Contenta. The fire burned approximately 2 acres—a close call for several homes. This is why defensible space is so essential around your homes…it makes a difference for firefighters. The cause of fire […]

Mornings with the One Percent™ Live Weekdays 7-10am, This Morning’s Replays are Below

Mornings with the One Percent™ Live Weekdays 7-10am, This Morning’s Replays are 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 […]

Calaveras County Adopts Urgency Ordinance Banning Fireworks Through November

Calaveras County Adopts Urgency Ordinance Banning Fireworks Through November

San Andreas, CA…In response to increased fire danger and an early fire season, the Calaveras County Board of Supervisors at its June 8, 2021 regular meeting voted unanimously to preserve the public peace, health, and safety by adopting an urgency ordinance banning fireworks in Calaveras County through November 30, 2021. All possession, sale, and use […]

Ballpark Fuels Reduction Burn in San Andreas June 11th.

Ballpark Fuels Reduction Burn in San Andreas June 11th.

San Andreas, CA…California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) will be assisting the San Andreas Fire Protection District with a hazardous fuel reduction burn near the intersection of Mountain Ranch Road and Calaveritas Road in the community of San Andreas, California on Friday, June 11, 2021. The burn encompasses approximately 14 acres of […]

Traffic Update….Collision Near Sr4 / Parrots Ferry Rd

Traffic Update….Collision Near Sr4 / Parrots Ferry Rd

Douglas Flat, CA…Traffic Update….Collision Near Sr4 / Parrots Ferry Rd Incident: 00186 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Sr4 / Parrots Ferry Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.095115 -120.471731 Detail Information 11:21 AM 4 [4] MOVED IT TO BATTEN ROAD FOR THE 1110 11:21 AM 3 [3] NEG INJURIES 11:21 AM 2 [2] BOTH ON RHS 11:21 […]

Calaveras Sheriff Sergeant Leon Receives State Veterans of Foreign Wars Award

Calaveras Sheriff Sergeant Leon Receives State Veterans of Foreign Wars Award

Manteca, CA…On May 1st 2021, Sergeant Leon received the Veterans of Foreign Wars State of California Law Enforcement Officer of the Year Award at a Valley Chapter meeting in Manteca, CA. Sergeant Leon was nominated by the local Copperopolis VFW Chapter for recognition and sincere appreciation of his dedication and selfless service to the Calaveras […]

Expand Your Business in Calaveras County, Great Gun Club Road 13.71 Acre Commercial Location Only $599,000

Expand Your Business in Calaveras County, Great Gun Club Road 13.71 Acre Commercial Location Only $599,000

Angels Camp, CA…Great location for this commercial acreage located just outside of Angels Camp and fronts Hwy 49. Property lends itself to many commercial opportunities. Zoned C2. The property is located next to UPS Facility. Seller states the well produces 100 gpm. Grading plan affecting approx. 5 acres of the property has been completed. Call […]

President Joe Biden on the United States’ Commitment to Open Investment

President Joe Biden on the United States’ Commitment to Open Investment

Washington, DC…The Open Investment Policy of the United States is a pledge to treat all investors fairly and equitably under the law. As Governors, CEOs, and other public and private sector leaders come together at the 2021 SelectUSA Summit this week, I want to reiterate my administration’s commitment to ensuring that the United States remains […]

Press Secretary Jen Psaki, Deputy Director of the National Economic Council Sameera Fazili, and Senior Director for International Economics and Competitiveness Peter Harrell

Press Secretary Jen Psaki, Deputy Director of the National Economic Council Sameera Fazili, and Senior Director for International Economics and Competitiveness Peter Harrell

Washington, DC…Happy Tuesday.  So, we have two very special guests with us again today.  As you know, the Biden-Harris administration — I’m just going to let you all settle in here.  Okay.  All right.  Great.  Okay. So, as you all know, today, the Biden-Harris administration announced key findings from the reviews directed by the President’s […]

FDA Approves New Drug Treatment for Chronic Weight Management

FDA Approves New Drug Treatment for Chronic Weight Management

Washington, DC…On June, 4 the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Wegovy (semaglutide) injection (2.4 mg once weekly) for chronic weight management in adults with obesity or overweight with at least one weight-related condition (such as high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, or high cholesterol), for use in addition to a reduced calorie diet and […]

Jon G. Morotti 1955 – 2021

Jon G. Morotti 1955 – 2021

Sugar Pine, CA…Jon G. Morotti 5/20/1955 – 6/7/2021. Jon G. Morotti, 66, of Sugar Pine, passed away on Monday, June 7, 2021 at Adventist Health Sonora. Arrangements entrusted to Sierra Cremation & Burial Service. www.sierracremationservice.com