Toulumne, CA….The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) is conducting a prescribed burning operation on The Mt. Havalia VMP which is in Tuolumne County adjacent to the City of Tuolumne. It will be visible from Tuolumne Rd, Providence Mine Rd, Laurel Ave and parts of Apple Colony Rd. The goal of the […]
New York, NY…Ambassador Nikki Haley, U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations, delivers remarks at a UN General Assembly Special Session on the Situation in Gaza in New York City on June 13, 2018. A transcript is available at https://usun.state.gov/remarks/8477.
Cambridge, MA…MIT engineers have created soft, 3-D-printed structures whose movements can be controlled with a wave of a magnet, much like marionettes without the strings. The menagerie of structures that can be magnetically manipulated includes a smooth ring that wrinkles up, a long tube that squeezes shut, a sheet that folds itself, and a spider-like […]
Cambridge, MA…These days, many retailers and manufacturers are tracking their products using RFID, or radio-frequency identification tags. Often, these tags come in the form of paper-based labels outfitted with a simple antenna and memory chip. When slapped on a milk carton or jacket collar, RFID tags act as smart signatures, transmitting information to a radio-frequency […]
Twain Harte, CA…From the Tuolumne Sheriff’s Office…”Update 6:15 PM: The blaze has been contained at 3 acres with fire retardant containment. Deputies have cleared the scene as no further evacuations are needed. Forest Service Fire personnel remain on scene working to extinguish the flames. Update 5:15 PM: Two structures (outbuildings) and one car have been […]
Philadelphia, PA…Today, Comcast Corporation (“Comcast”) delivered a letter to the Board of Directors of Twenty-First Century Fox, Inc. (“21CF”) setting forth the terms of a superior proposal by Comcast to acquire the businesses that 21CF has agreed to sell to The Walt Disney Company (“Disney”) for $35.00 per share in cash, which represents a premium […]
Washington, DC….Information received since the Federal Open Market Committee met in May indicates that the labor market has continued to strengthen and that economic activity has been rising at a solid rate. Job gains have been strong, on average, in recent months, and the unemployment rate has declined. Recent data suggest that growth of household […]
Arnold, CA…Big Trees Market Weekly Ad & Specials Through June 18th. Pages and Pages of Specials To Make Dad’s Day Special.. Larger Images Are Enclosed..
Sacramento, CA…Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today announced that he has signed the following bills: AB 1985 by Assemblymember Philip Y. Ting (D-San Francisco) – Hate crimes: law enforcement policies. AB 2243 by Assemblymember Laura Friedman (D-Glendale) – Evidence: admissibility. AB 2901 by the Committee on Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials – Cleaning Product Right […]
Angels Camp, CA…Mark Twain Badger Boosters’ Volleyball Skills Clinics are back this Summer!!! These clinics are designed to teach age/grade-level appropriate volleyball skills in a fun & safe environment. Clinics are held in the Mark Twain Elementary gymnasium & are taught by volunteers from our talented pool of parents/coaches (with help from some of our […]
Valley Springs, CA…The Valley Springs area has been ground zero for much of the recent fire activity. There have been several fires in the area including a controlled burn getting ready for the firworks show on June 23rd. From CAl-Fire…”CAL FIRE TCU Firefighters with assistance from Calaveras Consolidated Fire quickly contained a vegetation fire in […]
South Lake Tahoe, CA/NV..Fresh off a third NBA Championship in four years, Steph Curry will be looking for a title of a different sort, July 10-15, at the American Century Championship at Lake Tahoe. Curry, the Golden State Warriors two-time NBA Most Valuable Player, will join superstar athletes and entertainers during the 29th annual golf […]
San Andreas, CA…Mark Twain Medical Center is pleased to announce the arrival of an additional Surgeon to Mark Twain Medical Center. Dr. Eldo Frezza is a Board Certified General Surgeon, specializing in breast surgery, wound care, colorectal surgery, and advanced technology in hernia surgery. Dr. Frezza has practiced medicine in both the United States and […]
Groveland, CA…Traffic Update….Injury Collision with Fire on Smith Station Rd Incident: 00280 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: 9848 Smith Station Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.789400 -120.117996 Detail Information 3:28 PM 2 [3] EMS / FIRE ENRT 3:27 PM 1 [1] 2 VEHS INV , 1 IS ON FIRE Unit Information 3:28 PM 2 Unit Assigned […]
Coperopolis, CA…The Stomp Box Band is 5 piece band that packs a punch with a strong rhythm section that lays down the beat, a lead guitarist that plays all those great solos that the everyone came to hear, and a powerhouse vocalist that loves to interact with the crowd. They perform songs by artists that […]
Arnold, CA…Get ready for a night of fun music and dancing! We’re kicking off our Summer Jam Sessions with Leilani & The Distractions! This Saturday! Music starts at 7pm! Join us for great organic, fair trade coffee drinks, delicious sandwiches & salads, ice cream, beer & wine and homemade pastries! Special Events being announced daily! […]
Murphys, California – On Wednesday, June 27, the public is invited to attend the second workshop for the Murphys Complete Streets Plan. The project is a cooperative effort between Calaveras County, the Calaveras Council of Governments, and Caltrans to develop a plan for the Highway 4 corridor through Murphys. Based on close coordination and input […]
San Francisco, CA….Proposition 47, the state measure that reduced penalties for some property and drug crimes, did not lead to a rise in violent crime. However, larcenies did go up—driven by an increase in thefts from motor vehicles. Proposition 47 also helped reduce the state’s stubbornly high recidivism rates, but this is due in part […]
San Andreas, CA…The results have been updated on the County Election Department website: https://elections.calaverasgov.us/Results . There are 500 ballots left to be processed, which includes provisional ballots issued on Election Day. SUMMARY REPORT CALAVERAS COUNTY, CALIFORNIA SEMIOFFICIAL RESULTS STATEWIDE DIRECT PRIMARY ELECTION TUESDAY, JUNE 5, 2018 VOTES PERCENT PRECINCTS COUNTED (OF 29) . . . […]
Sacramento, CA…Caltrans announced today that a new aviation portal is now available to provide crucial information for pilots, airport operators, first responders and others who need real-time weather conditions throughout California. The Aviation Weather Information (AWI) portal links dozens of commonly used aviation weather websites into one easy location. Current wind speed, temperature, visibility, air […]
Zürich, Switzerland…The 2026 FIFA World Cup™ will be staged in Canada, Mexico and the United States. This Wednesday, 13 June, the 68th FIFA Congress convened in Moscow and designated the three countries as the hosts of football’s most prestigious tournament, which by then will be played with 48 teams. The United Bid received 134 of […]
Sonora, CA….Traffic Update….Collision Near Tuolumne Rd / Lambert Lake Rd Incident: 00060 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Tuolumne Rd / Lambert Lake Rd Loc Desc: BET TERRECE Lat/Lon: 37.968963 -120.335257 Detail Information 7:31 AM 2 [2] 1039 61-1 7:28 AM 1 [1] 2 VEHS INVD – OCCD IN THE CO RDS CONST ZONE Unit Information […]
Columbia, CA…Sierra Repertory Theatre has awarded the preview performance of its production of the hit Broadway musical “Disney’s Beauty and the Beast” to Mind Matters to be used as a major fundraiser. “We think this is a great way for people, young and old, to enjoy a wonderful evening in the theatre while helping Mind […]
Dallas, TX…The following statement should be attributed to David McAtee, AT&T General Counsel: “We are pleased that, after conducting a full and fair trial on the merits, the Court has categorically rejected the government’s lawsuit to block our merger with Time Warner. We thank the Court for its thorough and timely examination of the evidence, […]
Angels Camp, CA…Stop and say hi and top off your tanks today! Angels Trading Post has everything you need to keep you Hopping when you visit our area. Great Prices on Gas, Drinks, Sodas, Java City Coffees and more. They also accept E.B.T. cards.and have great prices on tobacco products. Stop by and see the […]
Angels Camp, CA…Alberta Francis Castle Drace, March 22, 1932-May 27-2018. Alberta (Cry)Frances Castle Drace 86 passed away Sunday May 27 in Modesto. She was born in Angels Camp to Guy and Dorthey Castle. She graduated from Bret Harte High School. Alberta worked as a waitress for over 40 years in Sonora. Many will remember her […]
San Andreas, CA…Raymond Lloyd Donovan, Born on March 3rd, 1926 and passed away on June 4th, 2018 in San Andreas at the age of 92 from natural causes. He was a Staff Sergeant in the Army Air Corps. He loved to camp and was a camp host for many years. He leaves behind 2 daughters, […]