Merita Callaway Announces Return to District 3 Politics

Merita Callaway Announces Return to District 3 Politics

Murphys, CA…Veteran Calaveras County Supervisor, Merita Callaway is announcing her candidacy for District 3 Supervisor. “Being a Supervisor is about listening and working in collaboration on a local, regional and state level… and, as always, in all that I do, I am committed to ensure that multiple voices are heard”. Merita Callaway is a 30-year […]

The Save Mart Companies Announces New Scholarships in Agriculture

The Save Mart Companies Announces New  Scholarships in Agriculture

Modesto, CA…The Save Mart Companies recognizes the challenges of feeding a growing population and is committed to cultivating leaders in the agricultural industry. To help nurture young talent in this field, Save Mart is offering fifteen $1,000 scholarships for the first time. The National Future Farmers of America Organization will help administer the program. Last […]

Winter Driving Tips From Caltrans

Winter Driving Tips From Caltrans

Sacramento, CA…In this Caltrans News Flash, Public Information Officer Liza Whitmore interviews Donner Pass Maintenance Superintendent Dave Wood who shares important tips for motorists heading to higher elevations this winter. They also introduce viewers to the new method of identifying chain installers who has been permitted and trained by Caltrans. This is the 106th in […]

Grafting Fruit Trees Class

Grafting Fruit Trees Class

Jackson, CA…Interested in improving the quality and variety in your backyard orchard? Join the UCCE Master Gardeners of Amador County on Saturday, February 10, 2018 for this timely class on grafting backyard fruit trees. Local Master Gardeners will present a hands-on clinic covering grafting techniques for home gardeners. Whip, tongue and cleft grafts will be […]

Plant Propagation Class

Plant Propagation Class

Jackson, CA…Do you know how you can best prepare for your springtime garden? By attending our “Plant Propagation” class where you will learn the best practices for getting your vegetables off to a successful start! This Public Education class is presented by the UCCE Master Gardeners of Amador County on Saturday, February 24, 2018. Basic […]

Introduction to Gardening in the Foothills

Introduction to Gardening in the Foothills

Jackson, CA…New to gardening in the foothills? Or are you interested in trying something different in your home garden and landscape? Home gardening in the local foothills can be challenging. Pick up great tips on meeting those garden challenges at the Public Education class, “Introduction to Gardening in the Foothills” presented by the UCCE Master […]

Selection and Care of Roses, Flowering Trees and Shrubs

Selection and Care of Roses, Flowering Trees and Shrubs

Jackson, CA…Roses, flowering trees and shrubs are popular in local home landscapes and gardens. If you have questions about which ones to choose and how to successfully care for these colorful ornamentals, plan on attending the UCCE Master Gardeners of Amador County Public Education class “Selection and Care of Roses, Flowering Trees and Shrubs” on […]

Dave Silva May 27, 1956 – Nov 30, 2017, Angels Camp, Hayward, Kansas City & Savannah

Dave Silva May 27, 1956 – Nov 30, 2017, Angels Camp, Hayward, Kansas City & Savannah

Angels Camp, CA…It is with great sadness that the family of Dave Silva announces his passing after a brief illness, complicated by his battle with multiple sclerosis, on Thursday, November 30, 2017, at the age of 61 years. Dave will be lovingly remembered by his mother, Patricia Joan (Kingman) Silva and his two sisters, Deborah […]

Bureau of Cannabis Control Announces Licensing Workshops

Bureau of Cannabis Control Announces Licensing Workshops

Sacramento, CA…The Bureau of Cannabis Control (Bureau) has announced plans to host four public licensing workshops. The workshops will focus on what licensing information is needed and what resources are available for people planning to apply for state commercial cannabis licenses.  The Bureau will be joined by other state and local agencies at each licensing […]

Mail Theft at Sonora US Post Office

Mail Theft at Sonora US Post Office

Sonora, CA…During the New Year’s Holiday weekend unknown suspect(s) broke into the drive up postal drop box at the Sonora Post Office located at 781 S. Washington Street. An unknown amount of mail was taken from the box. The Sonora Police Department encourages anyone who dropped mail containing checks or bank/credit card account information to […]

Massive Poached Sacramento County Deer Leads to Trophy Penalty Enhancement

Massive Poached Sacramento County Deer Leads to Trophy Penalty Enhancement

Sacramento, CA…A Sacramento County man entered a no contest plea Tuesday to charges of poaching a huge blacktail deer in Sacramento County. John Frederick Kautz, 51, of Lodi, was charged with possession of an illegally poached deer and falsification of deer tag reporting information, both misdemeanors, following a three-month investigation. Kautz illegally killed the trophy-sized […]

Human Trafficking Awareness Class

Human Trafficking Awareness Class

San Andreas, CA…Human Trafficking Awareness Class: Dispelling the Myths. Victim-Centered and Trauma-Informed Care Please join us for an in-depth workshop for first responders and public service agencies provided by Holly Gibbs, Director of Dignity Health’s Human Trafficking Response Program and Wendy Barnes, author of And Life Continues: Sex Trafficking & My Journey to Freedom. Learning […]

Traffic Update….Pickup vs Motorcycle Collision Near Hwy 4 & Avery Sheep Ranch Road

Traffic Update….Pickup vs Motorcycle Collision Near Hwy 4 & Avery Sheep Ranch Road

Avery, CA…CHP is reporting what thankfully looks to be only a minor injury collision between an S10 pickup and a motorcycle. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00240 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr4 / Avery Sheep Ranch Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.204839 -120.369511 Close Detail Information 1:36 PM 7 [20] B49-006 RDWY CLR […]

Hey Good People! Perfect Time For Lessons Getting Your Family On The Slopes In Bear Valley!

Hey Good People!  Perfect Time For Lessons Getting Your Family On The Slopes In Bear Valley!

Bear Valley, CA…Hey Good People! Partly cloudy skies abound this morning as the trough presses closer to the West Coast this morning. Long wave radiation will keep things around 52F for the high today due to the cloud cover and wind will be SSE predominantly from 2-7mph. Unsettled weather will arrive Wednesday and hang around […]

Ring in The New Year at Hotel Leger

Ring in The New Year at Hotel Leger

Mokelumne Hill, CA…Before the countdown, take in a delicious New Year’s Eve dinner in our restaurant! Seatings at 5pm, 5:30pm, 7:30pm and 8pm. Spots are limited, so call to make your reservations today! Reservations are REQUIRED. After dinner join us for the 2018 New Year’s Countdown Party from 9pm-1am. Countdown to 2018 with us at […]

Traffic Update….Cadillac vs Garbage Cans Near Hwy 49 & Kennedy Mine Road

Traffic Update….Cadillac vs Garbage Cans Near Hwy 49 & Kennedy Mine Road

Jackson, CA…CHP is reporting a Cadi vs garbage can incident near Hwy 49 & Kennedy Mine Road. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00189 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Sr49 / Kennedy Mine Rd Loc Desc: JOHN’S PITT STOP Lat/Lon: 38.365717 -120.789143 Close Detail Information 1:27 PM 6 [8] CALL # 34766 // RORYS […]

Ronald David Burns 8/11/33 – 12/23/17

Ronald David Burns 8/11/33 – 12/23/17

Arnold, CA…Ronald David Burns, Arnold, CA, age 84, died of a heart attack on Saturday, December 23, 2017. Ron was born on August 11, 1933 at Jefferson Hospital in Los Angeles, CA. He was the only child of, Norbert P. Burns (Paddy), originally from Pennsylvania, and Olive Anderson Burns, originally from Oklahoma . His son, […]

Traffic Update…Possible Injury Collision Near Hwy 4 & Poole Station

Traffic Update…Possible Injury Collision Near Hwy 4 & Poole Station

Angels Camp, CA…CHP is reporting a possible injury collision near Hwy 4 and Poole Station Road. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00228 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr4 / Pool Station Rd Loc Desc: JEO Lat/Lon: 38.044559 -120.647002 Close Detail Information NO DETAILS Unit Information 4:19 PM 11 Unit Assigned 4:19 PM 10 […]