Former President Barack Obama on the Passing of Senator John McCain

Former President Barack Obama on the Passing of Senator John McCain

Washington, DC…John McCain and I were members of different generations, came from completely different backgrounds, and competed at the highest level of politics. But we shared, for all our differences, a fidelity to something higher – the ideals for which generations of Americans and immigrants alike have fought, marched, and sacrificed. We saw our political […]

Meghan McCain on The Passing of her Father John McCain

Meghan McCain on The Passing of her Father John McCain

Sedona, AZ…My father, United States Senator John Sidney McCain III, departed this life today. I was with my father at his end, as he was with me at my beginning. In the thirty-three years we shared together, he raised me, taught me, corrected me, comforted me, encouraged me, and supported me in all things. He […]

Senator John Sidney McCain III August 29, 1936 – August 25, 2018

Senator John Sidney McCain III  August 29, 1936 – August 25, 2018

Washington, D.C. ­– The McCain family released the following statement today: “Last summer, Senator John McCain shared with Americans the news our family already knew: he had been diagnosed with an aggressive glioblastoma, and the prognosis was serious. In the year since, John has surpassed expectations for his survival. But the progress of disease and […]

Dash Deals from Above & Beyond Travel

Dash Deals from Above & Beyond Travel

Arnold, CA…You are not a tourist. You’re a tropics trekking, savings scoring island explorer. Dive deep into the waters of Barbados aboard a submarine in Bridgetown or go on an off-road Jamaican adventure in Montego Bay. When you book your next vacation now, you’ll save up to $100 instantly, plus 50% on your second guest. […]

Make Plans to Rock with Plan B in Camp Connell General Store’s Beer Garden.

Make Plans to Rock with Plan B in Camp Connell General Store’s Beer Garden.

Camp Connell, CA…The Beer Gardens presents Plan B. Make Plans to Rock with Plan B at Camp Connell General Store’s Beer Garden. Good music, food equals great times!!! Doors open at 5pm & concert at 6pm. The story of Camp Connell Continues…. The Camp Connell of today was largely influenced by the surging popularity of […]

Master Gardeners’ Open Garden August 25, 10AM – 1PM

Master Gardeners’ Open Garden August 25, 10AM – 1PM

San Andreas, CA…The UCCE Calaveras County Master Gardeners’ Demonstration Garden will be open on Saturday, August 25 from 10AM – 1PM. NO PLANT SALE THIS MONTH. The Demonstration Garden is located at the County Government Center, 891 Mountain Ranch Road, San Andreas. The UCCE Calaveras County Master Gardeners’ Demonstration Garden will be open on Saturday, […]

Another Round of MET Team Eradications

Another Round of MET Team Eradications

San Andreas, CA…On 8-23-18 the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office Marijuana Enforcement Team served two search warrants for unrelated illegal marijuana grows. At the first location, in the 2000 block of Andreas Vista Drive in San Andreas, 191 large marijuana plants with an average height of 8-10 feet were eradicated. The second location in the 600 […]

President Trump at a Roundtable on the Foreign Investment Risk Review Modernization Act (FIRRMA)

President Trump at a Roundtable on the Foreign Investment Risk Review Modernization Act (FIRRMA)

Washington, DC…Thank you very much for being here this morning, and thank you to Secretary Mnuchin for joining us. And congratulations. You’re doing a great job. We appreciate it very much, Steve. I especially want to welcome Senators John Cornyn, who has been working so hard lately, and especially at the border. We’re doing things […]

Notice of Vacancies for Citizen Boards, Committees & Commissions

Notice of Vacancies for Citizen Boards, Committees & Commissions

San Andreas, CA…NOTICE OF VACANCIES FOR CITIZEN BOARDS/COMMITTEES/COMMISSIONS. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, due to unscheduled vacancies and expiration of terms, the Calaveras County Board of Supervisors encourages interested and qualified persons to apply for membership to the following County committees or commissions: Fish and Game Commission. One vacancy for a term expiring 12/31/2018 – […]

Notice of Public Hearing on CDBG Block Grants on August 28th

Notice of Public Hearing on CDBG Block Grants on August 28th

San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors shall conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, the 28th of August, 2018 during the regularly scheduled Board of Supervisors meeting at the Board of Supervisors Chambers at the Government Center, 891 Mountain Ranch Road, San Andreas, California at approximately 9:30AM. The hearing is being called by the […]

Notice of Intent to Adopt a Negative Declaration

Notice of Intent to Adopt a Negative Declaration

San Andreas, CA…NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT A NEGATIVE DECLARATION. LEAD AGENCY: Calaveras County Planning Department43, 891 Mountain Ranch Rd.43, San Andreas, CA 95249 2017-144 Zoning Amendment for Victoria Teller: This application proposes to amend the zoning of two parcels of land in Calaveras County, APN: 024-001-033 a 7.33-acre parcel and APN: 024-001-034 a 1.45-acre […]

Monetary Policy in a Changing Economy ~ By FED Chairman Jerome H. Powell

Monetary Policy in a Changing Economy ~ By FED Chairman Jerome H. Powell

Jackson Hole, Wyoming….Thank you for the opportunity to speak here today. Fifteen years ago, during the period now referred to as the Great Moderation, the topic of this symposium was “Adapting to a Changing Economy.” In opening the proceedings, then-Chairman Alan Greenspan famously declared that “uncertainty is not just an important feature of the monetary […]

Assault With A Deadly Weapon (F350 Pickup) Charges for Tuolumne Man

Assault With A Deadly Weapon (F350 Pickup) Charges for Tuolumne Man

Tuolumne, CA…Last night, Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a home on Sunrise Drive in Tuolumne, for a report of an assault involving a vehicle. 57-year-old Steven Dorsay saw the victim driving on Carter St. in Tuolumne. Dorsay swerved his Ford F350 truck into the victim’s lane, causing her to veer off the road and stop to […]

Senator John McCain Discontinuing Cancer Treatments

Senator John McCain Discontinuing Cancer Treatments

Washington, D.C. ­– The McCain family released the following statement today: “Last summer, Senator John McCain shared with Americans the news our family already knew: he had been diagnosed with an aggressive glioblastoma, and the prognosis was serious. In the year since, John has surpassed expectations for his survival. But the progress of disease and […]

Huge Kayak & SUP Clearance Sale Going on Now at SNAC! Save Now & Play!

Huge Kayak & SUP Clearance Sale Going on Now at SNAC!  Save Now & Play!

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 […]

Construction Delays in Carson Pass High Country

Construction Delays in Carson Pass High Country

Kirkwood, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will be performing one-way traffic control at various locations on eastbound and westbound State Route 88 (SR-88). Work will occur as follows: One-way traffic control will be in effect from Silver Driver in Pioneer to Shake Ridge Road beginning Monday, August 27, 2018, through Thursday, August 30, 2018, […]

Traffic Update….Pickup Into Ditch Near Lime Kiln Rd / SR108

Traffic Update….Pickup Into Ditch Near Lime Kiln Rd / SR108

Sonora, CA…Traffic Update….Pickup Into Ditch Near Lime Kiln Rd / SR108 Incident: 00354 Type: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj Location: Lime Kiln Rd / SR108 Loc Desc: 1 MI SO Lat/Lon: 37.967815 -120.378368 Detail Information 6:05 PM 9 [10] 1039 3A ORDER # 39341 VICS TOW ENRT ETA 20 6:04 PM 8 [9] B61-003 LN CURTIN – […]

Traffic Update….Possible Injury Collision Near Sr120 / Cherry Lake Rd

Traffic Update….Possible Injury Collision Near Sr120 / Cherry Lake Rd

Groveland, CA…Traffic Update….Possible Injury Collision Near Sr120 / Cherry Lake Rd Incident: 00166 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr120 / Cherry Lake Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.824793 -120.010396 Detail Information 11:17 AM 2 [2] WHI EXPEDITION VS GRN JEEP AND GRY FORD 11:17 AM 1 [1] 3 VEHS Unit Information 11:24 AM 2 Unit Assigned […]

Lowe’s Reports Second Quarter Earnings Results & Announces Closing of All Orchard Supply Hardware Stores

Lowe’s Reports Second Quarter Earnings Results & Announces Closing of All Orchard Supply Hardware Stores

Mooresville, NC…Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) today reported net earnings of $1.5 billion and diluted earnings per share of $1.86 for the quarter ended Aug. 3, 2018, which included non-cash pre-tax charges of $230 million further described below, compared to net earnings of $1.4 billion and diluted earnings per share of $1.68 in the second […]

Mike Marshall & Caterina Lichtenberg, August 25th at Twisted Oak Winery in Vallecito!

Mike Marshall & Caterina Lichtenberg, August 25th at Twisted Oak Winery in Vallecito!

Vallecito, CA…Mike Marshall is one of the world’s most accomplished and versatile string instrumentalists in America today. In 2014 Mike was nominated for a Grammy Award for his recording with the Turtle Island Quartet in the ‘Classical Compendium’ category. Mike is indeed a living compendium of musical styles. A master of mandolin, guitar, mandocello and […]

Traffic Update….Overturned Vehicle Near Olive Orchard Rd / S Burson Rd

Traffic Update….Overturned Vehicle Near Olive Orchard Rd / S Burson Rd

Valley Springs, CA…Traffic Update….Overturned Vehicle Near Olive Orchard Rd / S Burson Rd Incident: 00066 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Olive Orchard Rd / S Burson Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.141331 -120.899186 Detail Information 8:21 AM 4 [6] *** 1039 MOTHERLODE TOW 209-754-1740 ***** 8:20 AM 3 [5] A49-001 1185 VEH ON IT’S ROOF 8:00 […]

The Calaveras Council of Governments (CCOG) is soliciting applications for appointment to the Advisory Committee for the Valley Springs Town Center Connectivity Plan

The Calaveras Council of Governments (CCOG) is soliciting applications for appointment to the Advisory Committee for the Valley Springs Town Center Connectivity Plan

Valley Springs, CA…Appointments will be made by the CCOG Board on September 5, 2018. About the project: The project will explore multi-modal improvements within the historic core of Valley Springs (Town Center) and safe connectivity to key destinations such as the Valley Springs Elementary School, State Routes 12 and 26, and shopping areas. The Plan […]