Traffic Update….Overturned Truck & Horse Trailer with Grass Fire Near Sr12 / Camanche Pkwy

Traffic Update….Overturned Truck & Horse Trailer with Grass Fire Near Sr12 / Camanche Pkwy

Valley Springs, CA…Traffic Update….Overturned Truck & Horse Trailer with Grass Fire Near Sr12 / Camanche Pkwy Incident: 00275 Type: Trfc Collision-Minor Inj Location: Sr12 / Camanche Pkwy S Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.197672 -120.980555 Detail Information 3:57 PM 12 [34] [Notification] [CHP]-Problem changed from 1179-Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt to 1181-Trfc Collision-Minor Inj [Shared] 3:56 PM 11 [33] […]

Attorney General Becerra and Giffords Law Center Lead Lawsuit Demanding the Trump Administration Address the Threat of Unregulated Ghost Guns

Attorney General Becerra and Giffords Law Center Lead Lawsuit Demanding the Trump Administration Address the Threat of Unregulated Ghost Guns

Sacramento, CA…California Attorney General Xavier Becerra and Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence led a coalition today in filing a lawsuit against the Trump Administration demanding the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) correct its interpretation of what qualifies as a firearm. The coalition also includes Bryan Muehlberger and Frank Blackwell, the fathers […]

Over 98% of Households Counted So Far in 2020 Census

Over 98% of Households Counted So Far in 2020 Census

Washington, DC…Over 98% of housing units have been accounted for in the 2020 Census as of today, with 31.9% counted by census takers and other field data collection operations, and 66.5% of housing units responding online, by phone or by mail.  Every day, the U.S. Census Bureau releases the 2020 Census housing unit completion rate for the […]

Governor Newsom Declares State of Emergency in Napa, Sonoma and Shasta Counties, Requests Presidential Major Disaster Declaration

Governor Newsom Declares State of Emergency in Napa, Sonoma and Shasta Counties, Requests Presidential Major Disaster Declaration

Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom today issued an emergency proclamation for the counties of Napa, Sonoma and Shasta due to the Glass and Zogg fires, which have burned tens of thousands of acres, destroyed homes and critical infrastructure and caused the evacuation of tens of thousands of residents. The Governor today also sent a letter to […]

California Statewide Fire Summary September 28, 2020, Glass & Zogg Fires on the March

California Statewide Fire Summary September 28, 2020, Glass & Zogg Fires on the March

Sacramento, CA…Critical fire weather continues to fan multiple fast-moving major wildfires, as Red Flag Warnings remain in place over much of Northern California. Today, there are 27 major wildfires with over 18,000 firefighters on the front lines. During the windy conditions experienced yesterday, the Glass Fire in Napa County erupted, as well as the Zogg […]

PG&E Issues Weather ‘All Clear’ in Most Locations for Public Safety Power Shutoff Event

PG&E Issues Weather ‘All Clear’ in Most Locations for Public Safety Power Shutoff Event

San Francisco, CA…Pacific Gas and Electric Company has begun patrols to inspect lines de-energized by the Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) that started Sunday morning, Sept. 27, which affected about 65,000 customers in 16 counties. This follows the end of a severe weather pattern that included strong, dry winds coupled with elevated temperatures in portions […]

2020 Virtual Grape Stomp is a Wrap! Top 10 Teams Take Top Honors & Auction Opens

2020 Virtual Grape Stomp is a Wrap! Top 10 Teams Take Top Honors & Auction Opens

Murphys, CA…Celebrating the 27th Annual Calaveras Grape Stomp – the Oldest & Largest in California.  On September 27th Stomp Teams from across California competed in the first of its kind, “Virtual Grape Stomp:Backyard Edition” during pandemic. The event took place online using Zoom Webinar from 11:00-3:30 with an Awards Ceremony at 4:30. Stomp Kits were […]

Governor Newsom Takes Action on Legislation to Support California’s Immigrant and Refugee Communities

Governor Newsom Takes Action on Legislation to Support California’s Immigrant and Refugee Communities

Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom took action on several bills that continue California’s long-standing leadership as a state of inclusion and refuge. He also signed AB 3228, which strengthens accountability around conditions of confinement at private, for-profit detention facilities, including immigration detention facilities, operating in California. “California is a greater and more vibrant place because of […]

Nursing Homes Warn Congress: Don’t Leave Town Without Delivering Additional COVID Funding for Health And Long-Term Care Providers

Nursing Homes Warn Congress: Don’t Leave Town Without Delivering Additional COVID Funding for Health And Long-Term Care Providers

Washington, DC….The American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL), representing more than 14,000 nursing homes and assisted living communities across the country that provide care to approximately five million people each year, warned Congress today that if they don’t pass another COVID funding package public health agencies and health care providers […]

Governor Newsom Signs Legislation Strengthening Protections for LGBTQ+ Californians

Governor Newsom Signs Legislation Strengthening Protections for LGBTQ+ Californians

Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom signed legislation strengthening protections for LGBTQ+ Californians, including a measure to track the effects of COVID-19 on the community, a bill establishing the Transgender and Wellness Equity Fund and a bill requiring the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) to house transgender, gender-nonconforming and intersex (TGI) individuals in a manner […]

PSPS Outages Continue for Many Communities East of Hwy 49

PSPS Outages Continue for Many Communities East of Hwy 49

Arnold, CA…PSPS Outages Continue for Many Communities East of Hwy 49. Along the Hwy 4 Corridor the PSPS Outages were moved up to just above Arnold starting at Big Trees and continuing all the way up through Bear Valley. Along the Hwy 49 Corridor in Calaveras Country Mountain Ranch surrounding areas, West Point and most […]

Traffic Update….Big Rig Trailer vs Obyrnes Ferry Bridge, Trailer Hanging Off Roadway

Traffic Update….Big Rig Trailer vs Obyrnes Ferry Bridge, Trailer Hanging Off Roadway

Copperopolis, CA…Traffic Update….Big Rig Trailer vs Obyrnes Ferry Bridge, Trailer Hanging Off Roadway. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00426 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: 0 Obyrnes Ferry Rd Loc Desc: OBYRNES FERRY BRIDGE TUO SIDE Lat/Lon: 37.899778 -120.566448 Detail Information 7:49 PM 15 [33] 1039 VICS 7:45 PM 14 [28] 1039 TUOL SO […]

PG&E Scales Back Some PSPS Outages Due to Improved Weather Forecasts

PG&E Scales Back Some PSPS Outages Due to Improved Weather Forecasts

San Francisco, CA…Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) will continue to de-energize certain electrical lines as part of a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) due to a strong and dry wind event creating high fire risk. As communicated on Friday, the PSPS event will affect customers in portions of 16 counties, primarily in Northern and […]

Traffic Update….Vehicle Rolled into Murphys Creek at Murphys Community Park

Traffic Update….Vehicle Rolled into Murphys Creek at Murphys Community Park

Murphys, CA…Traffic Update….Vehicle Rolled into Murphys Creek at Murphys Community Park. Incident: 00153 Type: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj Location: S Algiers Rd / Main St Loc Desc: MURPHYS COMMUNITY PARK Lat/Lon: 38.137667 -120.464868 Detail Information 11:41 AM 6 [13] CALFIRE LL ADVS VEH POSS LEAKING OIL AND FUEL INTO THE CREEK 11:24 AM 5 [10] VEH […]

A Stunning Estate, 744 Total Acres, 64 Vineyard Acres, Three Homes, State Water Rights & More! Start Your Family Legacy Today!

A Stunning Estate, 744 Total Acres, 64 Vineyard Acres, Three Homes, State Water Rights & More!  Start Your Family Legacy Today!

Esmeralda Valley, CA…This is the lifestyle! Turnkey Operation. The property at Chatom Vineyards consists of 11 parcels totaling 744.22 acres. 64 planted acres with 13 grape varietals. 60 plus acres of plantable land, 356 acres farmstead currently used for cattle grazing. Many options for expanding agricultural interests. There are 2 ponds & a natural spring. […]

Shop, Click & Deliver with Express Purchase from Sonora Ford

Shop, Click & Deliver with Express Purchase from Sonora Ford

Sonora, CA…Sonora Ford COVID-19 – Update…As our communities continue to feel the increased impact of Coronavirus, we feel it is important to share with you what we are doing to help keep people safe and healthy. Please be assured we have protocols in place, and are following CDC and local public health official’s recommendations. As […]

Big Trees Market Weekly Ad & Grocery Specials Through September 29th

Big Trees Market Weekly Ad & Grocery Specials Through September 29th

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. Due to the supply chain disruptions their normal weekly ad took a bit of a hiatus. […]

Middleton’s Furniture & Appliances is Open & Serving Your Essential Needs Now & Since 1955

Middleton’s Furniture & Appliances is Open & Serving Your Essential Needs Now & Since 1955

Angels Camp, CA…Middleton’s is Open Normal Hours During the COVID-19 Crisis for their Community. Browse Online, Call In Your Order & Get Fast, Free Delivery! When people buy from us, they don’t just get an appliance, piece of furniture or electronic; they become a member of our family, a family that is there for one […]