Highway Closure On SR 120 At James E. Roberts Bridge In Tuolumne County

Highway Closure  On SR 120 At James E. Roberts Bridge In Tuolumne County

Tuolumne County,CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will close eastbound and westbound State Route 120 at the James E. Roberts Bridge in Tuolumne County for bridge work. Access to the bridge is prohibited Sunday, January 8, 2017, through Friday, January 13, 2017, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 a.m. Detours are in place and additional information […]

Notice Of Intent To Adopt a Negative Declaration

Notice Of Intent To Adopt a Negative Declaration

Mokelumne Hill, CA…Lead Agency: Calaveras County Planning Department, 891 Mountain Ranch Rd., San Andreas, CA 95249 2016-017 ZA and CUP for Mokelumne Hill Fire Protection District The applicant is requesting a zoning amendment (ZA) to rezone APN 016-005-068 from Unclassified to Public Service (PS), and a conditional use permit (CUP) to allow for a fire […]

RCRC Pens Letter To U.S. Senator Harris Outlining Federal Priorities For California’s Rural Counties

RCRC Pens Letter To U.S. Senator Harris  Outlining Federal Priorities For California’s Rural Counties

Sacramento, CA…The Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC) issued the following correspondence to United States Senator Kamala Harris earlier today, outlining federal priorities for California’s rural counties. Dear Senator Harris: On behalf of the Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC), I offer our congratulations on your election to the United States Senate. RCRC is a […]

Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Logs For January 5th

Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Logs For January 5th

Sonora, CA… Tuolumne County Sheriff’s logs for January 5th are enclosed: TUOLUMNE COUNTY SHERIFF MEDIA BULLETIN Thursday, January 5, 2017 00:25 MISC INFORMATION 1701050001 Occurred on Mount Everest Ct, Sonora. Teenager on her roof Service Class: RESD. . Disposition: Unfounded. 00:46 DUI 1701050002 Occurred at /Unk. Rp reporting poss drunk driver, he is unsure where […]

Medical Center Sponsors Educational Presentation On Relief From Hip & Knee Pain

Medical Center Sponsors Educational Presentation On Relief From Hip & Knee Pain

Sonora,CA…Sonora Regional Medical Center will host a free educational presentation by Airell Nygaard, MD, titled “Get Your Life Back: You Don’t Have to Live With Hip and Knee Pain” on Thursday, January 19, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 pm. The presentation will be held at the Senior Center on Greenley Road in Sonora. Light snacks […]

Hospice Benefit “Dinner With A Doc” Open To Public

Hospice Benefit “Dinner With A Doc” Open To Public

Sonora, CA…Sonora Regional Medical Center’s Hospice of the Sierra will once again host “Dinner With a Doc,” a benefit event on Saturday, February 25 at 5:30 p.m. at Black Oak Casino Resort Hotel, featuring guest chefs and local physicians Jeremiah Fillo, MD and Maryal Concepcion, MD. All proceeds from the dinner will benefit Hospice patients […]

Wines Of The World ~ The Romance Of Spanish Wines

Wines Of The World ~ The Romance Of Spanish Wines

Murphys, CA… Join Michael Stange of Metate Vineyards for a journey thru Spain as we sample sultry to robust Spanish wines and imported Spanish tapas that will lure you into the romance and seduction of the Spanish region and its colorful winemaking history! Tickets are $20 for Members and $25 for non-members. Tickets Sold at […]

Destruction Derby At The Calaveras County Fair & Jumping Frog Jubilee

Destruction Derby At The Calaveras County Fair & Jumping Frog Jubilee

Angels, Camp, CA…The Calaveras County Fair features a destruction derby every Sunday of the annual event. This year the Derby will be on May 21 at 5:30 p.m. The Derby is being produced by Moondog Motor Sports. Moondog Motorsports was started by a demolition derby driver from northern California. Guy “Moon” Mullins has over 20 […]

Officer Wilkinson To The Snowy Rescue

Officer Wilkinson To The Snowy Rescue

Bear Valley, CA…The San Andreas CHP received the following message: “After a fantastic day of snowboarding at Bear Valley, the chains on our Ford Expedition malfunctioned and we couldn’t get down the mountain. Luckily, Officer Wilkinson came to our rescue and good-naturedly helped us repair our chains three separate times, during a blustery snow storm. […]

Weather Outlook For Calaveras County ~ Severe Weekend Conditions

Weather Outlook For Calaveras County ~ Severe Weekend Conditions

Calaveras County, CA…Widespread Weather for Northern California is forecasted for the January 7, 2017 through January 10, 2017. The National Weather Service is predicting that Calaveras County will likely be impacted by this storm. The following information is from the National Weather Service: Prepare Now for Significant Rain and Possible Flooding This Weekend-Early Next Week […]

Family Fun Night In The Clubhouse January 14th

Family Fun Night In The Clubhouse January 14th

Arnold, CA…Saturday, January 14 – 6:30pm @ Chapel in the Pines- Doors will open at 6:15 and the event starts right at 6:30pm with lots of fun music, skits, and wraps up with some great family time activities. Lots of fun for ALL the elementary families on the Highway 4 corridor – not just Chapel […]

Calaveras County Public Access TV Studio PATV Schedule Through January 12th & Shastas Journey With Guest Dave Kinney Pastor

Calaveras County Public Access TV Studio PATV Schedule Through January 12th & Shastas Journey With Guest Dave Kinney Pastor

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 […]

Calaveras County Sand Bag Locations Stocked In Preparation For Upcoming Storms

Calaveras County Sand Bag Locations Stocked In Preparation For Upcoming Storms

Calaveras County, CA…All Sand Bag Stations are stocked and open in preparation of the upcoming storm systems. The weather service is calling for Significant Rain and Flooding this Weekend-Early Next Week. Moderate precipitation starts Saturday (7th), but the brunt of storm will be Sunday and Monday. Some localized minor flooding has occurred however; Road crews […]

Just In Time For New Year’s Resolutions ~ Freedom From Smoking Class Starts In January

Just In Time For New Year’s Resolutions ~ Freedom From Smoking Class Starts In January

Sonora, CA…Sonora Regional Medical Center is offering the American Lung Association’s Freedom From Smoking® course which begins January 31. Classes will meet at the Live Well Be Well Center on Greenley Road from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. each Tuesday and one Thursday for seven weeks. Freedom From Smoking provides a supportive group environment where adults […]

Better Breathers Club Benefits Those With A Variety Of Chronic Lung Conditions

Better Breathers Club Benefits Those With A Variety Of Chronic Lung Conditions

Sonora, CA…Sonora Regional Medical Center is offering a support group for people with chronic lung disease including asthma, COPD, chronic bronchitis, emphysema, pulmonary fibrosis and sarcoidosis. The American Lung Association’s Better Breathers Club meets the second Wednesday every other month beginning January 11, 2017, at the Medical Center’s Pulmonary Rehabilitation clinic located at 19747 Greenley […]

Stanislaus National Forest Closes Groveland, Summit District Locations Due To Inclement Weather

Stanislaus National Forest Closes Groveland, Summit District Locations Due To Inclement Weather

Sonora, CA…The Stanislaus National Forest will close roads and day-use areas on Groveland and Summit districts that are at high risk for landslides or flooding due to the forecasted weather conditions next week. On Groveland Ranger District, Cherry Borrow Pit, Lumsden Road and Preston Falls Trailhead will be closed Friday. “We’re closing these areas because […]

Weight Loss Surgery Support Group To Meet Monthly

Weight Loss Surgery Support Group To Meet Monthly

Sonora, CA…Sonora Regional Medical Center is hosting a monthly Weight Loss Surgery support group for individuals who have had bariatric surgery or who are considering bariatric surgery. The group will meet once per month to provide ongoing support, encouragement and education to succeed in lifestyle changes after surgery. Discussions and topics will include diet, exercise […]

Prevent T2 ~ A Program Proven To Help Those At Risk Prevent Type 2 Diabetes

Prevent T2 ~ A Program Proven To Help Those At Risk Prevent Type 2 Diabetes

Sonora, CA…As many as one in three people with prediabetes will develop type 2 diabetes within five years, leading to devastating health problems such as heart attack; stroke; blindness; kidney failure and loss of toes, feet or legs. Fortunately, prediabetes doesn’t have to lead to type 2 diabetes. With the right strategy risk factors for […]

Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Logs For January 4th

Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Logs For January 4th

Sonora, CA… Tuolumne County Sheriff’s logs for January 4th are enclosed: TUOLUMNE COUNTY SHERIFF MEDIA BULLETIN Wednesday, January 4, 2017 00:31 ALARM ALL TYPES 1701040002 Occurred at Sonora Imaging Center on Covey Cir. , Sonora. Audible. interior door and hallway motion, keyholder pending. Summary Arrived to find SRMC employee working inside , proper ID. Employee […]

Sandbags & Sand Available At Copperopolis Fire Station ~ Open 24 Hours

Sandbags & Sand Available At Copperopolis Fire Station ~ Open 24 Hours

Copperopolis, CA…With the expectation of extreme weather conditions through the weekend, there is a strong possibility of flooding. Your Copperopolis Fire Protection District has set up a self-service sandbag area behind the Fire Station next to the storage containers. There you will find sand, shovels and sandbags. The proper way to fill a sandbag is […]

January Entertainment At Black Oak Casino Resort Includes Dossi On The Rocks, Boston Tribute Group Long Time & More

January Entertainment At Black Oak Casino Resort Includes Dossi On The Rocks, Boston Tribute Group Long Time & More

Tuolumne, CA…Black Oak Casino Resort will maintain its reputation as the ultimate destination for entertainment in 2017. This January, the property will welcome a wide variety of live music every Thursday, Friday and Saturday, ranging from the hottest tribute performers in the U.S. to some of the best local bands Northern California has to offer. […]

Fox News Channel Names Tucker Carlson As New 9PM Host

Fox News Channel Names Tucker Carlson As New 9PM Host

New York, NY… Fox News Channel (FNC) has named Tucker Carlson host of the 9PM/ET timeslot beginning Monday, January 9th, announced Rupert Murdoch, Executive Chairman of 21st Century Fox and Executive Chairman of FOX News. The program will continue as Tucker Carlson Tonight and will broadcast live from FNC’s Washington, DC bureau. After a record-breaking […]

Stanley Black & Decker Reaches Agreement To Purchase Craftsman Brand From Sears Holdings

Stanley Black & Decker Reaches Agreement To Purchase Craftsman Brand From Sears Holdings

New Britain, Conn…Stanley Black & Decker an S&P 500 global diversified industrial company, and Sears Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ: SHLD) (“Sears Holdings”), announced today that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Stanley Black& Decker will purchase the Craftsman brand from Sears Holdings. The transaction provides Stanley Black& Decker with the rights to develop, […]

Senator Gaines Condemns Hiring Of Former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder

Senator Gaines Condemns Hiring Of Former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder

Sacramento, CA…Senator Ted Gaines (R–El Dorado) today issued the following statement condemning California’s Democratic legislative leaders for their decision to hire outside legal counsel to advise on potential legal challenges with the incoming Trump Administration. “President-Elect Trump hasn’t even been sworn into office and a high-powered former U.S. Attorney General and his legal team of […]

Join The Calaveras County Democratic Central Committee On January 10th

Join The Calaveras County Democratic Central Committee On January 10th

Angels Camp, CA…Join the Calaveras County Democratic Central Committee (CCDCC) on Tuesday, January 10, 6:30pm. The Guest Speaker is John Macwillie known for “A Nation Divided.” We will also be discussing where we go from here, electing new CCDCC officers, reviewing bylaws and policies and procedures, and sharing some of the actions we want to […]

Governor Brown Submits U.S. Congressman Xavier Becerra’s Nomination For California Attorney General To State Legislature

Governor Brown Submits U.S. Congressman Xavier Becerra’s Nomination For California Attorney General To State Legislature

Sacramento, CA…Following the resignation of California Attorney General Kamala D. Harris, Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. officially submitted U.S. Congressman Xavier Becerra’s (D-CA) nomination for California Attorney General to the State Legislature today. The nomination is subject to confirmation by the California State Assembly and Senate, which each have 90 days to act. “Xavier has […]