Joint DHS, ODNI, FBI Statement On Russian Malicious Cyber Activity

Joint DHS, ODNI, FBI Statement On Russian Malicious Cyber Activity

Washington, DC…On October 7, 2016, Secretary Johnson and Director Clapper issued a joint statement that the intelligence community is confident the Russian Government directed the recent compromises of e-mails from U.S. persons and institutions, including from U.S. political organizations, and that the disclosures of alleged hacked e-mails on sites like DCLeaks.com and WikiLeaks are consistent […]

Pet Safety Tips For The New Year

Pet Safety Tips For The New Year

Calaveras County, CA…Happy New Year from your Calaveras Humane Society! Last chance to get those donations in to deduct on your 2016 taxes, everyone. Keep your critters safe on this party-hearty holiday. We thank you for a wonderful year!The mission of the Calaveras Humane Society is to promote an excellent quality of life for the […]

Best Places To Sled In Calaveras

Best Places To Sled In Calaveras

Calaveras County, CA…With winter upon us and more snow in the forecast, many of you will be heading to the mountains looking for a fun day in the outdoors and a good place to sled. It’s not unusual to see highway turn-outs packed with cars while families play on the nearby hillsides. It can be […]

Sierra Nevada Conservancy Releases 2015-16 Annual Report

Sierra Nevada Conservancy Releases  2015-16 Annual Report

Auburn,CA…The Sierra Nevada Conservancy (SNC) is pleased to announce the release of our Fiscal Year (FY) 2015-16 Annual Report. This report highlights a number of the activities undertaken by the SNC over the last year to restore the forests and watersheds of the Sierra Nevada Region. The Sierra Nevada Region is the state’s principal watershed […]

SMUG Moving To Murphys Library To Start Off 2017

SMUG Moving To Murphys Library To Start Off 2017

Murphys, CA…The Sierra Macintosh Users Group (SMUG) will start another year of helping members get the most out of their Apple products when it holds its monthly meeting, Tuesday, January 10, from 2 to 4 p.m. in the community room of the Murphys Library, 480 Park Lane, adjacent to Murphys Park. Due to iffy weather […]

California’s Sales Tax Rate To Decrease In January 2017

California’s Sales Tax Rate To Decrease In January 2017

Sacramento, CA…On January 1, 2017, the statewide sales and use tax rate will decrease one quarter of one percent (0.25%) from 7.50 percent to 7.25 percent. The decrease in the statewide rate is effective for all cities and counties in California; however, in many jurisdictions in California the actual sales and use tax rate may […]

Delays On SR 88 From SR 49 In Jackson To Shake Ridge Road

Delays On SR 88 From SR 49 In Jackson To Shake Ridge Road

Amador County, CA… The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform various road construction activities on State Route 88 (SR-88). Due to the New Years Holiday, there is no scheduled road work for Sunday, January 1st or Monday, January 2nd. Work will occur as follows: One-way traffic control on eastbound and westbound SR-88 from SR-49 […]

Traffic Control On SR 49 From Amador & Calaveras County Line To South Avenue

Traffic Control On SR 49 From Amador & Calaveras County Line To South Avenue

Amador County, CA… The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform one-way traffic control on northbound and southbound State Route 49 (SR-49) from the Amador/Calaveras County line to French Bar Road in Jackson for shoulder work. Due to the New Years Holiday, there is no scheduled road work for Sunday, January 1st or Monday, January […]

Winter Closure Hours For James E. Roberts Bridge

Winter Closure Hours For James E. Roberts Bridge

Tuolumne County, CA…With New Year’s Weekend approaching, Caltrans is adjusting the night closure hours for the State Route 120 (SR-120)/James E. Roberts Bridge project in anticipation of increased holiday travel. The bridge is typically closed Sunday night through Thursday night, 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 a.m. It is under one-way traffic control the remainder of the […]

Traffic Control On SR 4 From Batten Drive To Meko Drive

Traffic Control On SR 4 From Batten Drive To Meko Drive

Calaveras County, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform one-way traffic control on eastbound and westbound State Route 4 (SR-4) from Batten Road in Vallecito to Meko Drive in Camp Connell for tree work. Due to the New Year’s Holiday, there is no scheduled road work for Sunday, January 1st or Monday, January 2nd. […]

Delays On SR 26 From Gill Haven Drive To Alabama Hill

Delays On SR 26  From Gill Haven Drive  To Alabama Hill

Calaveras County, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform various road work on State Route 26 (SR-26) in Calaveras County. Due to the New Year’s Holiday, there is no scheduled road work for Sunday, January 1st or Monday, January 2nd. Work will occur as follows: One-way traffic control on eastbound and westbound SR-26 from […]

Archie “Sparky” Sparkman 1927-2016

Valley Springs, CA…Archie “Sparky” Sparkman was born on June 25th, 1927 and passed away on December 27th 2016. Archie was 89 years old and from Valley Springs, CA. The Memorial Service is Wednesday January 4, 2016 11:00 A.M. at Clements Community Church located at 18544 E. Walnut St. in Clements, CA. A luncheon will be […]

2017 For The Commission On Aging

2017 For The Commission On Aging

Angels Camp, CA…2017 Officers for the Calaveras County Commission on Aging were elected at a Christmas luncheon held December 2, 2016 at Foothill Village in Angels Camp. Incoming Chair is Rex Whisnand of Copperopolis, Vice Chair is Bertha Underhill of Camp Connell and Secretary is Doris Toth of Valley Springs. The next meeting will be […]

Calaveras County Public Access TV Studio PATV Schedule Through January 5th & The December 22nd Planning Commission Meeting

Calaveras County Public Access TV Studio PATV Schedule Through January 5th & The December 22nd Planning Commission Meeting

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 […]

Black Oak Casino Resort ‘Adopts’ Families In Need This Holiday Season

Black Oak Casino Resort ‘Adopts’ Families In Need This Holiday Season

Tuolumne, CA… In partnership with Amador-Tuolumne County Action Agency (ATCAA), Black Oak Casino Resort adopted 42 families this holiday season as part of the Adopt A Family program. Through the program, families in need of assistance are paired with sponsors offering winter essentials, daily necessities and holiday gifts. “Black Oak Casino Resort works to demonstrate […]

Medical Center Earns 2016 California Awards For Performance Excellence

Medical Center Earns 2016 California Awards For Performance Excellence

Sonora, CA…Sonora Regional Medical Center is a bronze award winner for the California Awards for Performance Excellence (CAPE) from the California Council for Excellence (CCE). CCE awarded the 2016 CAPE Eureka Awards to five organizations for their outstanding innovation, continuous improvement and visionary leadership. Two of the five winning organizations are Adventist Health facilities: Sonora […]

Gary “Ramie” Corley 1962-2016

Gary “Ramie” Corley 1962-2016

Angels Camp, CA…Gary “Ramie” Corley- Son, Brother, Father, Grandfather and Friend- Died on December 15, 2016 at St. Joseph’s Medical Center, Stockton. He was 54. Born in San Bernadino, CA on October 5, 1962. At the age of 10 Ramie’s family moved to Angels Camp where he completed his education before joining the United States […]

Greenhorn Creek Golf Resort Men’s Club Results Wednesday, December 28th

Greenhorn Creek Golf Resort Men’s Club Results  Wednesday, December 28th

Angels Camp, CA…As one of Northern California’s best golf courses and communities, Greenhorn Creek offers more of the fastest, truest greens in the state. The 18-hole course was redesigned by Robert Trent Jones II and along with Mother Nature; Greenhorn Creek delivers one of California’s finest golf experiences.  You’ll discover 18 holes of championship golf […]

‘The Past & Present Of The Utica Water & Power Authority,” A Lecture By Michael Minkler

‘The Past & Present Of The Utica Water & Power Authority,” A Lecture By Michael Minkler

Angels Camp,CA…Join us on Sunday, January 8th at 1:30 p.m. There will be light refreshments and the lecture is between 2 – 3 p.m. in the Museum’s Carriage House. Utica Water and Power Authority (UWPA) dates to the Gold Rush when miners created a system of reservoirs, ditches, and flumes to bring snow runoff from […]

Help Your Local State Park ~ Become A Volunteer! New Docent Classes Start In January

Help Your Local State Park ~ Become A Volunteer! New Docent Classes Start In January

Columbia, CA…Do you want to give back to the community and help your local California State Park at the same time? Become a Columbia State Historic Park Docent! A Docent is a volunteer who has completed a training program with the park which includes history talks, park etiquette and rules, costuming guidelines and more. Columbia […]

Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Logs Through December 28th

Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Logs Through December 28th

Sonora, CA… Tuolumne County Sheriff’s logs through December 28th are enclosed: TUOLUMNE COUNTY SHERIFF MEDIA BULLETIN Wednesday, December 28, 2016 00:19 MISC INFORMATION 1612280001 Occurred on Skyline Rd, Tuolumne. Rpts feeling the earthquake Service Class: RESD. . Disposition: Log Note. 00:20 911 HANG UP 1612280002 Occurred on Skyline Rd, Tuolumne. Rpting the earthquake Service Class: […]

Missing Since December 26th ~ Help Find Keesha!

Missing Since December 26th ~ Help Find Keesha!

Murphys, CA… Keesha is a Dogo Angentino Female Dog missing from Murphys in the neighborhood or street of Possum Trail since 12/26/16. She is mostly white, with a black nose and spot on her tail. 75 pounds. Contact Gretchen 209-605-3367 openflameaddict21@gmail.com Keesha was last seen wearing a 3″ light pink collar with a dog bone […]

New Years Eve Safety Tips From The Sonora Police Department

New Years Eve Safety Tips From The Sonora Police Department

Sonora, CA…The Sonora Police Department wants to remind everyone to celebrate safely this New Year’s weekend.Being arrested for DUI, or even worse, being involved in a collision can ruin your holiday. Nationwide, 40 percent of motor vehicle crash fatalities involve drunk drivers. In the few days surrounding Christmas and New Year’s Eve, an average of […]

Sierra Hope Receives $1000 Surprise Grant From The Calaveras Community Foundation

Sierra Hope Receives $1000 Surprise Grant From The Calaveras Community Foundation

Angels Camp, CA…Sierra HOPE has been awarded a grant for $1,000 from The Calaveras Community Foundation to support their Community Food Pantry program. The grant is made possible due to a generous donation from the Federlein Family Fund of the San Francisco Community Foundation, in honor of Lloyd Federlein, and is to support food pantries […]

For Your Bubbly Pleasure! Find The Perfect Bottle To Pop On New Years!

For Your Bubbly Pleasure! Find The Perfect Bottle To Pop On New Years!

Calaveras County, CA…Sure we are known for our rustic Italian and sassy Spanish varietals but there are plenty of bubbles to tickle the nose in Calaveras! If you’re looking for bottles to pop this New Years check out the following wineries for your party needs or for any occasion like “Yeah, It’s Tuesday!” Black Sheep […]