The Cameo Plaza 2020 Concert Series Starts Tonight

The Cameo Plaza 2020 Concert Series Starts Tonight

Arnold, CA…Starting off this beautiful Saturday with the Summer Concert Series here in Arnold. We have a new edition to Calaveras’s entertainment services. An amazing 4-peice band from Murphys California called the Star Dogs. Get ready to dance the whole night. These musicians make it sound like there is 10 musicians on stage. You gotta […]

Forest Service Launches Online Map for Designated Recreation Sites in California

Forest Service Launches Online Map for Designated Recreation Sites in California

Vallejo, CA…The USDA Forest Service Pacific Southwest Region today launched a Geographic Information System (GIS) map that provides the public with updated information on the status of campgrounds, day-use sites, picnic areas, and other designated recreation sites on national forests throughout California. View the GIS map at https://www.fs.fed.us/r5/webmaps/RecreationSiteStatus/. For additional questions on parking, campsites amenities, and […]

Adventist Health Sonora COVID-19 Update Testing, Triage & Advice Line Available

Adventist Health Sonora COVID-19 Update Testing, Triage & Advice Line Available

Sonora, CA…Adventist Health Sonora is providing drive-up COVID-19 screening tests for patients scheduled for surgery who will be admitted to the hospital or for those referred by Tuolumne County Public Health. Testing is available by appointment and may be scheduled by calling 209-536-5166. Anyone experiencing COVID-19 symptoms is advised to call their doctor or, if […]

Amador County Continues to Re-Open after COVID-19 Lockdown

Amador County Continues to Re-Open after COVID-19 Lockdown

Amador County, CA – Amador County continues to cautiously move forward with re-opening local business industries. Today, the following industries and activities were able to resume with modifications:  Bars and Wineries  Camping, RV Parks, and Outdoor Recreation (including pools)  Hotels, Lodging, and Short-term Rentals  Fitness Facilities  Family Entertainment Centers (includes […]

San Andreas Man Charged With Poisoning Eight Homeless People by Giving Them Food Laced with Oleoresin Capsicum

San Andreas Man Charged With Poisoning Eight Homeless People by Giving Them Food Laced with Oleoresin Capsicum

Santa Anna, CA…Victims were videotaped suffering from seizure-like symptoms, vomiting, and difficulty breathing; several victims were given beer in exchange for eating poisoned food. A 38-year-old man has been charged with poisoning eight homeless people, including an elderly person, and contributing to the delinquency of a minor, in a series of attacks that were videotaped […]

Modesto Man Arrested for Drugs & Stolen Gun

Modesto Man Arrested for Drugs & Stolen Gun

Sonora, CA…Last night, Deputy V. Lee stopped a car for suspended registration. The driver, 58-year-old George Schmidt of Modesto, also had a suspended driver license. Deputy Lee searched the vehicle and located a holster containing a revolver and ammunition under the driver seat. While searching the car, George asked Deputy Lee to retrieve his walker. […]

Calaveras Winery Tasting Rooms Come Back to Life

Calaveras Winery Tasting Rooms Come Back to Life

Murphys, CA…As you may have read, the Governor’s office has permitted winery tasting rooms to reopen beginning today. As Calaveras County Health Department signed off on meeting the Country Variance Requirements for containment of Covid-19, we are able to move forward with reopening. BUT we must follow some very specific safety procedures to ensure both staff […]

Another New Case of COVID-19 Confirmed in Valley Springs

Another New Case of COVID-19 Confirmed in Valley Springs

San Andreas, CA…On Friday, June 12, 2020, Calaveras Public Health reported one additional case of COVID-19 in Calaveras County. The case is an adult female between the ages of 18 to 49 years old. The person resides in Valley Springs.  “Coronavirus spreads when people are in close contact with one another – within six feet […]

Traffic Update….Collision Blocking Lane Near Climax Rd / Pioneer Dr

Traffic Update….Collision Blocking Lane Near Climax Rd / Pioneer Dr

Pine Grove, CA…Traffic Update….Collision Blocking Lane Near Climax Rd / Pioneer Dr. Incident: 00243 Type: Trfc Collision-Minor Inj Location: Climax Rd / Pioneer Dr Loc Desc: JWO Lat/Lon: 38.403805 -120.707392 Detail Information 3:04 PM 4 [12] [Notification] [CHP]-Problem changed from 1182-Trfc Collision-No Inj to 1181-Trfc Collision-Minor Inj [Shared] 3:03 PM 3 [10] B94-004 1023’G FOR […]

Healthcare Worker is New Case of COVID-19 Identified in Tuolumne County

Healthcare Worker is New Case of COVID-19 Identified in Tuolumne County

Sonora, CA…The Public Health Department was notified of a presumptive positive COVID-19 case in a Tuolumne County resident. The individual is a caregiver at Adventist Health Sonora’s skilled nursing facility, who is isolating at home. We will not be releasing the age and gender of the individual to protect their privacy as we are releasing […]

Mornings with the One Percent™ Was 9 till Noon Today, Replays are Below

Mornings with the One Percent™ Was 9 till Noon Today, 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 […]

The Trout Spot Is Your Home For All Things Fly Fishing, Trout Flies & Home Decor

The Trout Spot Is Your Home For All Things Fly Fishing, Trout Flies & Home Decor

Arnold, CA…We are a full service fly shop with all of the great products you can find at TheTroutSpot.com as well as guided fishing trips, casting and fly tying instruction. We will also be providing short walking excursions to some of our local waters later in the year for those of you who have not […]

Seasoned Surgeon Joins the Medical Staff at MTMC. Dr. Isabella Flores-Merritt Now Accepting Patients

Seasoned Surgeon Joins the Medical Staff at MTMC.  Dr. Isabella Flores-Merritt Now Accepting Patients

San Andreas, CA…..Dr. Isabella Flores-Merritt, Board Certified General Surgeon has joined the team at Mark Twain Medical Center (MTMC). She is now accepting patients at the MTMC San Andreas Multi-Specialty Care Center. “Dr. Flores-Merritt is arriving during a very good time for MTMC, stated MTMC President and CEO Doug Archer. “Our Medical Staff is working […]

The “Cars” 2020 Avery Graduation Sequel

The “Cars” 2020 Avery Graduation Sequel

Murphys, CA…One of probably saddest things looking back on the 2020 COVID-19 Pandemic era will be the disruptions of our ritual, events and rites of passage such as parades, graduations & musical events. Last week however the 2020 Avery Middle School Graduation may end up being a highlight and a fond memory looking back. Ironstone […]

Officer of China’s People’s Liberation Army Arrested At Los Angeles International Airport

Officer of China’s People’s Liberation Army Arrested At Los Angeles International Airport

Los Angeles, CA…Xin Wang, a scientific researcher and officer with the People’s Republic of China’s (PRC) People’s Liberation Army (PLA), was arrested at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) while attempting to depart the United States for Tianjin, China, and was charged with visa fraud, announced United States Attorney David L. Anderson and Federal Bureau of […]

Forest Service Reopens Some Campgrounds & Authorizes Dispersed Camping June 12

Forest Service Reopens Some Campgrounds & Authorizes Dispersed Camping June 12

Sonora, CA…The Stanislaus National Forest announced that many developed recreation sites will reopen for visitors June 12, 2020. Forest order STF-16-2020-15 identifies 19 campgrounds that will reopen June 12, in addition to those day use sites that are already open. A copy of the forest order will be posted on the Stanislaus National Forest web […]

Could Social Media Destroy the World? ~ John Hamilton

Could Social Media Destroy the World? ~ John Hamilton

Arnold, CA…I have had a gnawing fear the last year that social media with all its benefits of instant gratification and at least the appearance of connectedness has a potentially catastrophic flaw. It has the ability to inspire mob like behavior almost instantly. Everything looks simple in a gif or a meme. Snippets of entire […]

Calaveras County Budget Hearings Continue Today

Calaveras County Budget Hearings Continue Today

San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Budget Hearings Continue Today. The Full Agenda is below… Board of Supervisors Continued Meeting 6/11/2020 10:00 AM Board of Supervisors Chambers 891 Mountain Ranch Road   San Andreas, CA 95249 Downloads:  Agenda  Agenda Packet Call to Order Roll Call To give public comment, call one of the following phone numbers. If you get […]

The Judicial Council of California Voted to End COVID-19 Bail Policies Effective June 20th

The Judicial Council of California Voted to End COVID-19 Bail Policies Effective June 20th

Sacramento, CA…The Judicial Council of California voted to end the COVID-19 emergency bail schedule, as California begins a phased re-opening and courts restore services shuttered due to the COVID-19 pandemic.  The Judicial Council voted 17-2 to rescind, effective June 20, the COVID-19 temporary bail schedule that set presumptive bail at $0 for people accused of […]