Governor Brown Signs Legislation to Revamp California’s Bail System & Eliminate Cash Bail

Governor Brown Signs Legislation to Revamp California’s Bail System & Eliminate Cash Bail

Sacramento, CA…Taking action to revamp California’s bail system, Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today signed Senate Bill 10, the California Money Bail Reform Act, which preserves the rights of the accused, while prioritizing public safety. The new law – which will take effect on October 1, 2019 – establishes a new system for determining a […]

The Donnell Fire Now 36,288 Acres & 63% Contained

The Donnell Fire Now 36,288 Acres & 63% Contained

Bear Valley, CA…The Donnell Fire area is approximately 36,288 acres and continues to burn on the eastern perimeter into and within the Carson-Iceburg Wilderness. Yesterday the fire continued to slowly burn through mixed conifer, timber understory and the forest floor with very short range spotting into islands of available fuels. The fire burned in a […]

Mornings with the One Percent™ Live Weekdays 7-10am, This Morning’s Replays are Below

Mornings with the One Percent™ Live Weekdays 7-10am, This Morning’s Replays are Below

Arnold, CA…Mornings with the One Percent™ is live weekday mornings from 7-10am. The premise for the show is that the USDA ranked all 3,142 counties or county equivalents in the USA on a livability or desirability scale based on factors such as climate, scenic beauty, bodies of water for recreation, humidity and much more. All […]

Inside Out Designs is Here to Help Your Interior Design Dreams Come True

Inside Out Designs is Here to Help Your Interior Design Dreams Come True

Sonora, CA…I have a passion for design and home improvement, and am committed to providing quality design services at prices that suit the budget of my clients. I don’t have an unlimited budget for my house, and suspect you don’t either, so my goal is to design your home just as I have my own […]

The Calaveras Board of Supervisors are Back in Action Today

The Calaveras Board of Supervisors are Back in Action Today

San Andreas, CA…Calaveras Board of Supervisors are back In Action Today. The full agenda is enclosed… Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting 8/28/2018 8:00 AM Board of Supervisors Chambers 891 Mountain Ranch Road   San Andreas, CA 95249 Downloads:  Agenda  Agenda Packet  Video Call to Order Roll Call CLOSED SESSION AGENDA 1. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(1): […]

Donnell Fire Incident Command Post Moves to Bear Valley

Donnell Fire Incident Command Post Moves to Bear Valley

Bear Valley, CA…The Donnell Fire area is approximately 36,288 acres and continues to burn on the eastern perimeter into and within the Carson-Iceburg Wilderness. Yesterday the fire continued to slowly burn through mixed conifer, timber understory and the forest floor with very short range spotting into islands of available fuels. The fire burned in a […]

The Susan Conner Artist Reception is August 31st, at the ND&X!

The Susan Conner Artist Reception is August 31st, at the ND&X!

Murphys, CA…Susan Conner Artist Reception on August 31st, at the ND&X, 237 Main St., Murphys. 5:30-8:30 and Everyone is Invited. Susan’s photographic work is a narrative that depicts moments of beauty and mystery in the natural world. The spiritual connections and abstract forms within nature’s scenery weave themselves into a point of view that is […]

The VA Health Van Clinic Will Visit West Point on August 30th

The VA Health Van Clinic Will Visit West Point on August 30th

West Point, CA…VA Health Van Clinic, August 30th , 2018, 10 am- 2 pm, VFW #3322 West Point, 202 Spink Rd. West Point, Ca, 95255. Local Agencies Represented: VA Health Care Enrollment, Calaveras County Veterans Service Office Common Ground Senior Services, VA Medical Provider, VHA Vet Center Rep. If you are NOT currently in the […]

Traffic Update….Overturned Vehicle Near Sr49 / Jack Page Rd

Traffic Update….Overturned Vehicle Near Sr49 / Jack Page Rd

Sonora, CA…Traffic Update….Overturned Vehicle Near Sr49 / Jack Page Rd Incident: 00500 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr49 / Jack Page Rd Loc Desc: 11906 SR49 Lat/Lon: 38.004031 -120.385297 Detail Information 9:19 PM 6 [7] 1039 FIRE 9:18 PM 5 [6] 1039 EMS 9:17 PM 4 [4] NOBODY OO THE VEH YET 9:17 PM 3 […]

Mornings with the One Percent™ 9 till Noon Today., Replays are Below

Mornings with the One Percent™ 9 till Noon Today., Replays are Below

Arnold, CA…Mornings with the One Percent™ is live weekday mornings from 7-10am. The premise for the show is that the USDA ranked all 3,142 counties or county equivalents in the USA on a livability or desirability scale based on factors such as climate, scenic beauty, bodies of water for recreation, humidity and much more. All […]

Firefighters Continue to Make Progress on Donnell Fire

Firefighters Continue to Make Progress on Donnell Fire

Pinecrest, CA…The fire has increased in size to 35,684 acres and continues to burn on the eastern perimeter into the Carson-Iceberg Wilderness. There is a potential for spot fires to the east as southwest winds are expected today. Firefighters are focusing on building and strengthening fire lines on this eastern edge. This portion of the […]

Senator John McCain’s Final Statement

Senator John McCain’s Final Statement

Phoenix, AZ…A final statement from Sen. John McCain as read by his spokesman Rick Davis: My fellow Americans, whom I have gratefully served for 60 years, and especially my fellow Arizonians, thank you for the privilege of serving you and for the rewarding life that service in uniform and in public office has allowed me […]

President Trump on Passing of Senator John McCain

President Trump on Passing of Senator John McCain

Washington, DC…Despite our differences on policy and politics, I respect Senator John McCain’s service to our country and, in his honor, have signed a proclamation to fly the flag of the United States at half-staff until the day of his interment. I have asked Vice President Mike Pence to offer an address at the ceremony […]

Amador, Argonaut & Summerville Start Football Season in Win Column

Amador, Argonaut & Summerville Start Football Season in Win Column

Angels Camp, CA…Amador, Argonaut & Summerville have started the 2018 Season in winning style. For many Mother Lode League Teams it has been a tough start to the season. This weekend Bret Harte dropped their game in Truckee 63 – 0. Calaveras lost Friday’s away game against Escalon 21-7. Sonora was scoreless against Ripon 34-0. […]

Peddlers Market is Now Open in Arnold’s Cedar Center with Fresh Designs Every Week

Peddlers Market is Now Open in Arnold’s Cedar Center with Fresh Designs Every Week

Arnold, CA…Peddlers Market is now open in Arnold’s Cedar Center. The owners Robert Tedore and Trisha Thompson a husband and wife team, have turned their love of collecting into a new venture. Their hand-painted furniture gets a new life as a unique statement with a rustic touch. Their eclectic point of view includes the hand […]

Mandatory Evacuation Orders lifted On Donnell Fire

Mandatory Evacuation Orders lifted On Donnell Fire

Pinecrest, CA…All mandatory evacuation orders have been lifted in the Donnell Fire. However the Forest Closure Order is still in effect. Vehicles are prohibited from stopping or deviating from the highway between Eagle Meadow Road and Kennedy Meadow Road (Forest Service Road 6N01).

Smoke Output Drops, Some Resources Released, Lots of Work Still Ahead on Donnell Fire

Smoke Output Drops, Some Resources Released, Lots of Work Still Ahead on Donnell Fire

Pinecrest, CA..The fire is currently estimated at 35, 864 acres with 62% containment. Ground and air resources continue to construct and improve lines around the fire perimeter to increase containment. An area of low pressure will move into the area over the weekend bringing southwest winds up to 15 mph and gusts up to 30 […]

Pilot Walks Away From Helicopter Crash on Donnell Fire

Pilot Walks Away From Helicopter Crash on Donnell Fire

Pinecrest, CA…Chris Fogle, Souther California Interagency Incident Management Team 1 commander, announced today that at approximately 3:45 p.m. Aug. 25, a medium helicopter on a water dropping mission crashed at a helispot on the southwest Donnell fire perimeter within the containment zone. The pilot walked away with minor injuries and was treated on-site by paramedics. […]

A Bit of Wisdom From John McCain

A Bit of Wisdom From John McCain

“In prison, I fell in love with my country. I had loved her before then, but like most young people, my affection was little more than a simple appreciation for the comforts and privileges most Americans enjoyed and took for granted. It wasn’t until I had lost America for a time that I realized how […]