DARPA Subterranean Challenge Aims to Revolutionize Underground Capabilities

DARPA Subterranean Challenge Aims to Revolutionize Underground Capabilities

Arlington, VA…Underground settings are becoming increasingly relevant to global security and safety. Rising populations and urbanization are requiring military and civilian first responders to perform their duties below ground in human-made tunnels, underground urban spaces, and natural cave networks. Recognizing that innovative, enhanced technologies could accelerate development of critical lifesaving capabilities, DARPA today announced its […]

NORAD Is Tracking Santa Again This Year

NORAD Is Tracking Santa Again This Year

Colorado Springs, CO…NORAD started the tradition after a local store’s advertisement for kids to call Santa on a special “hotline” included a misprinted telephone number. Instead of reaching Mr. Kris Kringle, the number put kids through to the CONAD Commander-in-Chief’s operations “hotline.” The Director of Operations, Colonel Harry Shoup, received the first “Santa” call and […]

Traffic Update….Major Injury, Passenger Jumped From Vehicle on Soulsbyville Road

Traffic Update….Major Injury, Passenger Jumped From Vehicle on Soulsbyville Road

Soulsbyville, CA…CHP is reporting that a passenger has suffered major injuries after jumping from a vehicle on Soulsbyville Road. Please use caution in the area…. Incident: 00452 Type: Trfc Collision-Major Inj Location: 19980 Soulsbyville Rd Loc Desc: X COMMUNITY DRIVE Lat/Lon: 37.984255 -120.263880 Close Detail Information 7:53 PM 3 [12] [Notification] [CHP]-Problem changed from 1179-Trfc […]

Governor Brown Grants Executive Clemency

Governor Brown Grants Executive Clemency

Sacramento, CA…Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today announced that he has granted 132 pardons and 19 commutations. Individuals who have been convicted of a crime in California may apply to the Governor for a pardon. Those granted pardons all completed their sentences and the majority were convicted of drug-related or other nonviolent crimes. Pardons are […]

A Young Great Dane Wants To Go Back Home

A Young Great Dane Wants To Go Back Home

Arnold, CA…From reader Lisa Kramer-Leggett..”Hi Pinetree, can you please help me spread the word, this young Great Dane has been loose in Arnold, Meadowmont neighborhood (near the market) this morning, we have him on a leash because we don’t want him to get hurt. Has a collar, but no tags. We’re sure he’s people must […]

Hey Good People!! Super Cub Opens Today!! Head Up to Bear Valley & Play ~ Bear Valley Update By Mattly Trent!

Hey Good People!!  Super Cub Opens Today!! Head Up to Bear Valley & Play ~ Bear Valley Update By Mattly Trent!

Bear Valley, CA…Bear Valley Mountain is now open for 7 Day a week operations. The snowmaking team has been hard at work building the snow base. In addition to the base and beginner areas, the snowmaking is focused on Mokelumne West and getting a run off the top of the mountain open as soon as […]

Christmas CHP Maximum Enforcement Period Underway

Christmas CHP Maximum Enforcement Period Underway

San Andreas, CA…It’s that time again! As Californians get ready for holiday travel, the California Highway Patrol is set to begin its Christmas Maximum Enforcement Period. The holiday enforcement effort is designed to help ensure the safety of the motoring public during a time when celebrations are in full swing. During this period, all available […]

Hey Good People!! Bear Valley Opens For The Season Today!! Come Up & Play!!

Hey Good People!!  Bear Valley Opens For The Season Today!!  Come Up & Play!!

Bear Valley, CA…Bear Valley Mountain opens for 7 Day a week operations today. The snowmaking team has been hard at work building the snow base and cold weather patterns should continue to support high snowmaking production levels. In addition to the base and beginner areas, the snowmaking is focused on Mokelumne West and getting a […]

Be Ready for Winter & Thank You for Shopping Locally at SNAC!

Be Ready for Winter & Thank You for Shopping Locally at SNAC!

Arnold, Murphys & Sonora, CA…Ever since we opened our first store in Downtown Sonora, our goal has been the same. To provide our customers with high quality, innovative outdoor products, priced so you can spend more time using your gear than paying for it. At SNAC, you’ll find affordable clothing and gear to outfit yourself […]

Traffic Update…Hit & Run Near Greenley & Cabezut

Traffic Update…Hit & Run Near Greenley & Cabezut

Sonora, CA…CHP is reporting a vehicle ran a red light, hit the reporting party and has fled the scene. Please use caution in the area…. Incident: 00126 Type: Hit and Run No Injuries Location: Greenley Rd / Cabezut Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.985638 -120.367092 Close Detail Information 9:04 AM 2 [11] VEH RAN THE RED […]

Federal Disaster Relief Update

Federal Disaster Relief Update

Washington, DC…This week, House Republicans proposed $81 billion in disaster relief through H.R. 4667 for areas hit by hurricanes and wildfires, the largest standalone aid bill in recent years. Initially believed to be attached to a Continuing Resolution (CR), the stopgap funding measure was kept separate from H.R. 4667, the disaster supplemental bill, after a […]

Senator Lara Introduces Legislation to Promote Fire Prevention and Access to Homeowners Insurance

Senator Lara Introduces Legislation to Promote Fire Prevention and Access to Homeowners Insurance

Sacramento, CA…On Wednesday, Senator Ricardo Lara (D-Bell Gardens) joined local leaders, including Placer County Supervisor Jennifer Montgomery, to introduce the Wildfire Safety and Recovery Act, legislation aimed at helping California adapt to the “new normal” of extreme wildfire risk, keeping people and homes safe, and ensuring an ongoing strong market for insurers. California residents impacted […]

Bear Valley Cross Country Opens The Season with Ice Skating, Tubing, Cross Country Lessons, Snowshoeing, Snow Biking & More!!

Bear Valley Cross Country Opens The Season with Ice Skating, Tubing, Cross Country Lessons, Snowshoeing, Snow Biking & More!!

Bear Valley, CA…Paul Says Santa’s Helpers have been working hard to put together some activities for Christmas weekend: Saturday (12/23) and Sunday (12/24), Tubing will be offered for 1 hour sessions from 9am to 4pm, Snowshoeing/Snow Biking on a nice selection of packed meadow trails (trail pass required) from 9am to 4:30pm, Morning Holiday Ice […]

Bear Valley Opening Day is Tomorrow December 23rd!!

Bear Valley Opening Day is Tomorrow December 23rd!!

Bear Valley, CA…Opening Day 12/23! 4 inches of snow last night, cold temps and we are thrilled to announce that we will be opening this Saturday, December 23rd! Our snowmaking team has been hard at work building our snow base and cold weather patterns should continue to support high snowmaking production levels. In addition to […]

Public Invited to Hazard Mitigation Planning Meeting

Public Invited to Hazard Mitigation Planning Meeting

San Andreas, CA…The community is invited to join the Calaveras County Water District in the development of an update to its Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP). Public input is a critical component of a successful and comprehensive update. The purpose of the plan is to protect people and properties from the effects of hazards by […]

Calaveras County Public Access TV Studio PATV Schedule for the Week of December 22 – 28

Calaveras County Public Access TV Studio PATV Schedule for the Week of December 22 – 28

San Andreas, CA…Calaveras Community TV is located in San Andreas, CA. We are a non-profit organization which helps facilitate the local studio and air original community programming to your home. The goals for PEG Access Television are to promote free speech, foster diverse points of view, encourage communications, create opportunities, encourage artistic expression, expand educational […]

Modesto Man Arrested for Attempting to Provide Material Support to A Terrorist Organization

Modesto Man Arrested for Attempting to Provide Material Support to A Terrorist Organization

Modesto, CA…A federal complaint was unsealed today, charging Everitt Aaron Jameson, 26, of Modesto, with attempting to provide material support to a foreign terrorist organization, Attorney General Jeff Sessions and United States Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced. Jameson was arrested today and is scheduled to appear before U.S. Magistrate Judge Barbara A. McAuliffe in Fresno, […]

Restrictions Lifted on James E. Roberts Bridge on SR-120 Today at 2 P.M.

Restrictions Lifted on James E. Roberts Bridge on SR-120 Today at 2 P.M.

TUOLUMNE COUNTY – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), has recently completed a $26.1 million rehabilitation project on the James E. Roberts Memorial Bridge that spans the Don Pedro Reservoir on State Route 120 (SR-120). One-way traffic controls that have been in effect during the construction are scheduled to be lifted at 2:00 p.m., Friday, […]

President Trump at Signing of H.R. 1, Tax Cuts and Jobs Bill Act, and H.R. 1370

President Trump at Signing of H.R. 1, Tax Cuts and Jobs Bill Act, and H.R. 1370

Washington, DC…Oval Office, 10:45 A.M. EST. THE PRESIDENT: Good morning, everybody. Thank you very much for being here, and Merry Christmas, Happy New Year. Have great holidays. We are going to sign some very important things today. One is a continuing resolution that very importantly gives us the right, and we are ordering $4 billion […]

Murphys Friends Free Christmas Day Dinner

Murphys Friends Free Christmas Day Dinner

Murphys, CA…Christmas Day brings a 34-year Calaveras tradition, a free community dinner hosted by Murphys Friends. December 25 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Native Sons Hall on Main Street in Murphys, it will be turkey with all the trimmings, and gifts for the young people. This tradition started in 1983 at the Utica […]