A July Fourth Safety Message from Stanislaus National Forest

A July Fourth Safety Message from Stanislaus National Forest

Sonora, CA…With the Fourth of July upon us, Stanislaus National Forest visitors can enjoy a variety of summer recreation activities, including camping, backpacking, and picnicking. Extreme temperatures are likely, so we encourage you to be prepared for summer heat. These unseasonably hot temperatures increase the risk of fire as the ground begins to dry. Extreme […]

SB 1 Funds Allow Major Improvements to US Highway 50

SB 1 Funds Allow Major Improvements to US Highway 50

Sacramento, CA…Smoother roads and transportation improvements have been promised to Californians, and Caltrans is delivering on that promise with projects funded by SB 1. In this Caltrans News Flash, transportation officials talk about how SB 1 funds are being used to repave roads, like the US Highway 50 project in Sacramento, and how these highway […]

Cap-and-Trade Auction Proceeds Benefit Rural Counties

Cap-and-Trade Auction Proceeds Benefit Rural Counties

Sacramento, CA…The 2018-19 State Budget Package allocates $1.4 billion from the state’s Cap-and-Trade auction proceeds, which is an uptick from the $1.25 billion in the Governor’s January proposed Budget due to higher than expected revenues over the past year.  The final 2018-19 Cap-and-Trade Expenditure Plan includes significant investments in program areas vital to rural communities, […]

RCRC Joins California Delegation at SelectUSA Conference

RCRC Joins California Delegation at SelectUSA Conference

Washington, DC…RCRC partnered with the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (Go-Biz) and other California economic development organizations at the 2018 SelectUSA Investment Summit (Summit) in Washington, D.C. last week. RCRC staff participated in a number of conversations with foreign entities interested in making investments and creating jobs in rural California. More than 3,000 […]

Attorney General Becerra Secures Victory Before California Supreme Court in National Shooting Sports Foundation v. State of California

Attorney General Becerra Secures Victory Before California Supreme Court in National Shooting Sports Foundation v. State of California

Sacramento, CA…California Attorney General Xavier Becerra issued the following statement after the California Supreme Court rejected gun industry groups’ challenge to the State’s “microstamping” law. Microstamping—a ballistics identification technology—can serve as an important tool for law enforcement during investigations and can deter gun crimes. As of May 2013, no new semiautomatic handgun model can be […]

ACME Angel Charity Music Event

ACME Angel Charity Music Event

Angels Camp, CA…Fun for all! Live Music: Johnny & the Classics, Bob Eisenman Jazz Band, Sunset Travelin’ Band, HiWay4 Necktie, Craft Vendors, Food & Beverages, Wine Tasting, Specialty Beer, Family Fun with Bounce House, Face Painting and Kid’s Games. Free Admission. Every one Welcome! Luau Dinner at 5:00pm. Dinner Tickets $15 Adults $8 Kids. July […]

Fireworks Not Allowed Everywhere

Fireworks Not Allowed Everywhere

San Andreas, CA…Each year illegal and misused fireworks cause serious injuries and damaging wildfires. The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) is taking a zero tolerance stand against anyone possessing, transporting or using illegal fireworks. The penalties for possessing, transporting or using illegal fireworks ranges from a misdemeanor up to felony charges […]

The Latest Taxpayer Alert TV Programs from the Calaveras Taxpayer Association

The Latest Taxpayer Alert TV Programs from the Calaveras Taxpayer Association

Here are three links to three recent Taxpayer Alert shows featuring ​Tim Lutz, County CAO​, discussing a wide range of issues and ​Ken Perkins​ who is suing Tuolumne County over non-disclosure of past secret Economic Development activity. Also, ​Laurie Giannini, Fair Manager​, who discusses our Calaveras County Jumping Frog Fair. We are a non-partisan, non-profit, […]

California Department of Tax and Fee Administration To Hold Taxpayers’ Bill of Rights Meeting

California Department of Tax and Fee Administration To Hold Taxpayers’ Bill of Rights Meeting

Sacramento, CA…Anyone with ideas, suggestions, or concerns about the administration and oversight of California’s business taxes is invited to attend the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration’s (CDTFA) annual Taxpayers’ Bill of Rights meeting in Sacramento on July 11, 2018. Date: Wednesday, July 11, 2018 Time: 9 a.m. Location: California Department of Tax and […]

Sat. July 21st – Misner & Smith – Sutter Creek Theatre – Sutter Creek, CA

Sat. July 21st – Misner & Smith  – Sutter Creek Theatre – Sutter Creek, CA

Sutter Creek, CA…Soaring vocal harmonies and story-filled, poetic songwriting – Misner & Smith’s sound harkens back to the bedrock of modern American rock & folk. With two singers who could easily lead a band on their own, Sam and Megan produce a sound that is one voice, seducing listeners with music that captures longing and […]

RCRC Launches Second Annual Rural Photo Contest

RCRC Launches Second Annual Rural Photo Contest

Sacramento, CA…The Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC) announced the launch of its Rural County Photo Contest for 2018. The second annual contest invites amateur photographers to capture life in rural California by showcasing the beautiful, vibrant imagery found in RCRC’s 35 member counties. The RCRC Rural County Photo contest runs July 1st through August […]

Jackson Rancheria Casino Resort Presents The FIXX Beach Tour

Jackson Rancheria Casino Resort Presents The FIXX Beach Tour

Jackson, CA…Jackson Rancheria Casino Resort welcomes rock and new wave band The FIXX to the Grand Oak Ballroom stage on Saturday, July 7, 2018 at 7 p.m. Their visit will kick off their summer-long “Beach Tour,” which will celebrate the 35th Anniversary of the release of their multi-platinum “Reach The Beach” album. The FIXX will […]

Traffic Update….Copperopolis Collision Turns Fatal near Obyrnes Ferry Rd / Duchess Dr

Traffic Update….Copperopolis Collision Turns Fatal near Obyrnes Ferry Rd / Duchess Dr

Copperopolis, CA….The Copperopolis Collision Turns Fatal near Obyrnes Ferry Rd / Duchess Dr. CHP has updated their incident to indicate that this collision has changed from a major injury to another fatality on our local roads. Our roads are scenic but as most are two lane roads one minor slip in attention can have fatal […]

The Arnold Independence Day Parade, July 7th, 10am! Carlon’s are Grand Marshal’s & “Cheers For Our Volunteers”

The Arnold Independence Day Parade, July 7th, 10am! Carlon’s are Grand Marshal’s & “Cheers For Our Volunteers”

Arnold, CA…The Big, Ginormous, Patriotic, Small Town Americana, Mile and Half Long Block Party, Family Reunion, Pep Rally, Rolling Marketing Brochure, Favorite Day of the Year, If I could Ground Hog Day This Day I Would kinda day. Yep it is all that and more in Arnold the first Saturday in July every year. This […]

The Big Arnold Ace Home Center’s Annual Red White & Blue Sale!

The Big Arnold Ace Home Center’s Annual Red White & Blue Sale!

Arnold, CA…The Big Arnold Ace Home Center’s Annual Red White & Blue Sale!. Pages and Pages of Savings are Below. Click Each Image for a Full Sized Ad! Pages and Pages of Savings are Enclosed. Click Each Ad for Full Sized Ad. Arnold Ace Home Center is committed to being “the helpful place” by offering […]

Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Dept. Activity Logs Through July 1st

Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Dept. Activity Logs Through July 1st

Sonora, CA…The latest Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Deputies Activity Logs are enclosed… Sheriff’s Daily Report 07-01-2018 Sheriff’s Daily Report 06-30-2018 Sheriff’s Daily Report 06-29-2018 Sheriff’s Daily Report 06-28-2018 Sheriff’s Daily Report 06-25-2018 Sheriff’s Daily Report 06-27-2018 Custody Report 06-27-2018 6-26-18 Log 6-24-18 Log 6-23-18 Log 6-22-18 Log Sheriff’s Daily Report 06-21-2018

Traffic Update….Injury Collision near Obyrnes Ferry Rd / Duchess Dr

Traffic Update….Injury Collision near Obyrnes Ferry Rd / Duchess Dr

Copperopolis, CA…Traffic Update….Injury Collision near Obyrnes Ferry Rd / Duchess Dr Incident: 00178 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Obyrnes Ferry Rd / Duchess Dr Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.904210 -120.582201 Detail Information 2:58 PM 5 [11] [Rotation Request Comment] 1039 SAM BERRI 209 728 3931— 2:29 PM 4 [7] [Rotation Request Comment] 1039 SAM BERRI 229-728-3931 […]

Counterfeit Viagra Sales by Cell Phone Retailer Deceives Unsuspecting Customers

Counterfeit Viagra Sales by Cell Phone Retailer Deceives Unsuspecting Customers

Sacramento – An investigation by the California Department of Justice’ Bureau of Investigation’s Tax Recovery and Criminal Enforcement (TRaCE) task force led to the arrest and conviction of Maykiya Mayze (Mayze), 37, of Sacramento for not only possessing and selling counterfeit Viagra but for selling an unregulated and potentially life-threatening product. The investigation by TRaCE […]

Traffic Update….Motorcycle Down with Injuries north of Seven Legends on J59

Traffic Update….Motorcycle Down with Injuries north of Seven Legends on J59

La Grange, CA…Traffic Update….Motorcycle Down with Injuries north of Seven Legends on J59 Incident: 00142 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: J59 / Sr108 Loc Desc: BETWEEN BONDS FLAT Lat/Lon: 37.843344 -120.508025 Detail Information 10:29 AM 10 [17] 61-S1 1185 ROT FOR MC 10:17 AM 9 [14] 61-S1 BROKEN RT ARM, INTERNAL INJURIES 10:17 AM 8 […]

Intel Committee Releases Unclassified Summary of Initial Findings on 2017 Intelligence Community Assessment

Intel Committee Releases Unclassified Summary of Initial Findings on 2017 Intelligence Community Assessment

Washington, DC…Yesterday, Senate Select Committee on Intelligence Chairman Richard Burr (R-NC) and Vice Chairman Mark Warner (D-VA) released the Committee’s unclassified summary of its initial findings on the Intelligence Community Assessment (ICA) on Russian activities in the 2016 U.S. elections. The Committee finds that the overall judgments issued in the ICA were well-supported and the […]

Columbia’s Glorious 4th of July Celebration!

Columbia’s Glorious 4th of July Celebration!

Columbia, CA…Columbia’s Glorious 4th of July Celebration begins with an 11 a.m. flag raising and black powder musket salute Wednesday, July 4, followed by a free concert from the Lucky CuZn Brass Band playing New Orleans style and patriotic tunes,followed by the annual Independence Day parade. July 4th in Columbia has been a tradition since […]