Sierra Nevada Conservancy Awards $3.1 Million For Projects That Reduce Tree Mortality & Protect Watershed Health

Sierra Nevada Conservancy Awards $3.1 Million For Projects That Reduce Tree Mortality & Protect Watershed Health

Auburn, CA…Today the Sierra Nevada Conservancy (SNC) Governing Board approved $3.1 million in grants for ten projects that will decrease wildfire risk, lessen tree mortality, and restore forest and watershed health in the Sierra Nevada region. Funding for these projects comes from Proposition 1, The Water Quality, Supply, and Infrastructure Improvement Act of 2014. This […]

Seasonal Road & Trail Closures Begin Dec. 15 In Stanislaus National Forest

Seasonal Road & Trail Closures Begin Dec. 15 In Stanislaus National Forest

Sonora, CA…Seasonal road and trail closures on the Stanislaus National Forest begin Dec. 15 and will remain in effect until April 14, 2017. The Stanislaus National Forest Motor Vehicle Use Map indicates which roads and trails will be closed and may be picked up at any ranger district office, or by visiting the Forest’s maps […]

Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Logs For December 7th

Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Logs For December 7th

Sonora, CA… Tuolumne County Sheriff’s logs for December 7th are enclosed: TUOLUMNE COUNTY SHERIFF MEDIA BULLETIN 00:07 OVERDUE PERSON 1612070001 Occurred at J59/BONDS Flat Rd, La Grange. Rp states that his roommate was driving on La Grange at 1800 hrs and was on his was home, and never arrived. desc/ 5’7, medium build, salt and […]

Plan Your Yosemite Winter Getaway!

Plan Your Yosemite Winter Getaway!

Yosemite National Park, CA…Ask anyone who’s been to Yosemite National Park in winter—they’ll tell you they can’t imagine a place with more stunning natural beauty, greater solitude, or more to do. Stay steps from the falls at Yosemite Valley Lodge this winter for just $133 per night! Celebrated annually since 1927, the renowned Bracebridge Dinner […]

Medical Center Nationally Recognized For Excellence In Perioperative Nursing

Medical Center Nationally Recognized For Excellence In Perioperative Nursing

Sonora, CA… Sonora Regional Medical Center is pleased to announce it has recently earned the CNOR® Strong designation from the Competency & Credentialing Institute (CCI). The CNOR Strong designation is awarded to facilities with at least 50 percent of its operating room nurses CNOR certified. Sonora Regional Medical Center exceeds this requirement with 80 percent […]

Calaveras County Democratic Central Committee Meeting

Calaveras County Democratic Central Committee Meeting

Angels Camp, CA…The Calaveras County Democrats are holding their Central Committee Meeting on Tuesday, December 13th. The meeting will take place at Round Table Pizza in Angels Camp at 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. We Democrats of Calaveras County, are patriotic American citizens who are committed to the rule of law, the Constitution and the Bill […]

Jackson Rancheria Donates To Calaveras Community Foundation

Jackson Rancheria Donates To Calaveras Community Foundation

Angels Camp, CA…The Jackson Rancheria Band of Miwuk Indians recently donated $10,000 to the Calaveras Community Foundation (CCF). Special thanks go to Rich Hoffman, CEO at Jackson Rancheria and Hotel. As a loyal supporter and business partner for several years, the Rancheria maintains a determined commitment to support the local community and non-profit organizations in […]

Irish 4 Ball Tournament Men’s Club Results: Saturday December 3, 2016

Irish 4 Ball Tournament Men’s Club Results: Saturday December 3, 2016

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 […]

Calaveras County Sheriff’s Logs For December 7th

Calaveras County Sheriff’s Logs For December 7th

San Andreas, CA…The latest activity logs for the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Deputies are attached: CALAVERAS COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE MEDIA BULLETIN Wednesday, December 7, 2016 00:12 Alarm Sounding 1612070001 Occurred on West Point Pioneer Rd, West Point. Commercial alarm. . Disposition: False Alarm. 00:20 Traffic Stop 1612070002 Officer initiated activity at Hwy 26/YEATON Ln, Valley Springs. […]

Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Logs For December 6th

Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Logs For December 6th

Sonora, CA… Tuolumne County Sheriff’s logs for December 6th are enclosed: TUOLUMNE COUNTY SHERIFF MEDIA BULLETIN 00:43 TRAFFIC STOP 1612060001 Officer initiated activity at Sierra Bible Church, Tuolumne Rd, Sonora.Summary: vehicle stopped for license plate not secured to rear bumper. refer to report for details. . Disposition: Citation Criminal. 01:28 PHYSICAL DISPUTE 1612060002 Occurred at […]

Greenhorn Creek Golf Resort Men’s Club Results Wednesday, December 7th

Greenhorn Creek Golf Resort Men’s Club Results  Wednesday, December 7th

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 […]

Las Posadas Nativity Procession ~ Sunday, December 11th

Las Posadas Nativity Procession ~ Sunday, December 11th

Columbia, CA…Las Posadas is a Spanish tradition that re-enacts the biblical story of Mary and Joseph’s search for shelter in Bethlehem on the original Christmas Eve. The people of Columbia put on their own version of Las Posadas each December–with a distinctive 1850s flavor. This year it’s the 34th annual! Columbia State Historic Park is […]

A Calaveras County Christmas To Remember

A Calaveras County Christmas To Remember

Calaveras County, CA…AMAZING EFFORT, CALAVERAS!! More than $10,000 was raised yesterday thanks to donations –large and small — from residents in our communities. We are truly blessed to live in this amazing county! Donation booths will be open again today at 9:00 a.m. and will remain open until at least 5:00 p.m. ❤️ Wells Fargo […]

Glory Hole Point Boat Launch Open!

Glory Hole Point Boat Launch Open!

Angels Camp, CA…The concrete ramp on Glory Hole Point is OPEN and has a dock in place. The water level continues to rise each day. This is great news and will make for easy launching throughout the winter and next year. Time to hit the lake and do some fishing!! The trout are starting to […]

President-Elect Donald J. Trump Intends To Nominate General James Mattis As Secretary Of The United States Department Of Defense

President-Elect Donald J. Trump Intends To Nominate General James Mattis As Secretary Of The United States Department Of Defense

New York, NY… President-elect Donald J. Trump today announced his intent to nominate General James Mattis, retired U.S. Marine Corps four-star general, to serve as Secretary of the United States Department of Defense. Among the most decorated and legendary leaders in our country, Gen. Mattis has spent his life defending America in numerous theaters of […]

Tuolumne County Sheriff Accidentally Picks Up Hitchhiker

Tuolumne County Sheriff Accidentally Picks Up Hitchhiker

Tuolumne City, CA…Early this morning around 1 AM, Deputy Hammell spotted a suspicious vehicle in the Tuolumne Market parking lot in Tuolumne. Deputy Hammell left his driver door open and walked up to the vehicle so he could speak with the occupants. Dep. Hammell returned to his patrol car after completing his investigation and found […]

Calaveras County Sheriff’s Logs For December 6th

Calaveras County Sheriff’s Logs For December 6th

San Andreas, CA…The latest activity logs for the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Deputies are attached: CALAVERAS COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE MEDIA BULLETIN Tuesday, December 6, 2016 00:04 Theft 1612060001 Occurred on 2ND St, Arnold. Purse taken. . Disposition: No Report Taken. 01:14 Follow up on a Report 1612060004 Occurred on 2ND St, Arnold. . Disposition: No Report […]

Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Logs For December 5th

Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Logs For December 5th

Sonora, CA… Tuolumne County Sheriff’s logs for December 5th are enclosed: TUOLUMNE COUNTY SHERIFF MEDIA BULLETIN Monday, December 5, 2016 00:43 TRAFFIC STOP 1612050002 Officer initiated activity at Racetrack Rd/Snell St, Sonora.Summary: I stopped a truck with expired registration. The driver did not have current insurance either. Citation issued; see cite 60951. . Disposition: Citation […]

Elk Grove Man Honored For Helping Butte Fire Families

Elk Grove Man Honored For Helping Butte Fire Families

San Andreas, CA…When the Butte Fire ended, hundreds of people were left homeless. CCAR Charities Inc. began to receive offers of travel trailers that the owners were willing to donate, but frequently they were located several hundred miles from here and the need was for someone who could tow them to Mountain Ranch, especially since […]

Governor Brown Hosts 85th Annual Capitol Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony

Governor Brown Hosts 85th Annual Capitol Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony

Sacramento, CA…Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. and First Lady Anne Gust Brown hosted the 85th Annual Capitol Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony this evening on the West Steps of the State Capitol. “It’s that special time of the year – Christmas,” said Governor Brown. “It reminds us of the time of peace, forgiveness and good times.” […]

Justice Department Clears Alaska Air Group’s Acquisition Of Virgin America

Justice Department Clears Alaska Air Group’s Acquisition Of Virgin America

Seattle, WA…The Antitrust Division of the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) today completed its review and approved Alaska Air Group’s (NYSE: ALK) acquisition of Virgin America (NASDAQ: VA). Alaska Air Group is the parent company of Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Horizon Air Industries, Inc. “We couldn’t be more excited about receiving DOJ clearance for […]

Beautiful Bengal Named Simba Looking For A Home

Beautiful Bengal Named Simba Looking For A Home

San Andreas, CA…Anyone searching for a wonderful Bengal companion? This talkative, inquisitive breed can make a great addition to the right home. Simba, a 7 to 10 year old neutered male, is available now from Calaveras County Animal Services, and will be at the Calaveras Humane Society’s adoption center in Arnold (at the Calaveras Humane […]

Calaveras County Sheriff’s Logs For December 5th

Calaveras County Sheriff’s Logs For December 5th

San Andreas, CA…The latest activity logs for the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Deputies are attached: CALAVERAS COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE MEDIA BULLETIN Monday, December 5, 2016 00:43 Disturbance 1612050002 Occurred on Main St, Murphys. Verbal altercation, subjects gone on arrival. . Disposition: No Report Taken. 01:02 Disturbance 1612050004 Occurred on Rose St, Valley Springs. Verbal altercation, unfounded. […]

Help Bring A Shelter Animal Home For The Paw-lidays

Help Bring A Shelter Animal Home For The Paw-lidays

San Andreas, CA…$15 dog and cat adoptions sponsored by the Friends of Calaveras Animal Services (FOCAS) during the month of December. Includes spay or neuter and microchip. Adopters to pay additional dog license fee. Help bring a shelter animal home for the paw-lidays! Calaveras County Animal Services shelter, 901 Jeff Tuttle Drive, San Andreas. For […]

MTUESD Board Of Education Regular Meeting & The Appointment & Approval Of Board Officers

MTUESD Board Of Education Regular Meeting & The Appointment & Approval Of Board Officers

Angels Camp, CA…The Mark Twain Union Elementary School District is holding a regular meeting Board Of Education meeting on Thursday, December 8th at 5:30 p.m. On the agenda is the appointment and approval of board officers, committees and meeting dates. The meeting will take place at the MTUESD Board Room located at 981 Tuolumne Ave […]

What’s Happening In Murphys This Week – December 5 Through 15, 2016

What’s Happening In Murphys This Week – December 5 Through 15, 2016

Murphys, CA…Planning to spend a Saturday shopping in Murphys, try out the new Saturday Hopper bus service running between Valley Springs and Murphys. Thank you to all the volunteers and participants who helped with this year’s Open House and Parade…we couldn’t do it without you. A special thanks to Jenny Baxter who has organized our […]