Traffic Hazard or Someone Prank Calling CHP…”Baby Seal Crossed the Road” on Hwy 12

Traffic Hazard or Someone Prank Calling CHP…”Baby Seal Crossed the Road” on Hwy 12

Valley Springs, CA….Traffic Hazard or Someone Prank Calling CHP…”Baby Seal Crossed the Road” on Hwy 12 near Camanche Parkway South. Please use caution for baby seals in the area… Incident: 00141 Type: Live or Dead Animal Location: Sr12 / Camanche Pkwy S Loc Desc: EB AT THE WATERSHED Lat/Lon: 38.197672 -120.980555 Close Detail Information 10:43 […]

Felicia M. Rodriguez, 23 Lost Her Life in Hwy 108 Collision Near Little Sweden

Felicia M. Rodriguez, 23 Lost Her Life in Hwy 108 Collision Near Little Sweden

Pinecrest, CA…On Wednesday, August 2, 2017, at approximately 1:25 am, 23 year old Sonora resident, Felicia M. Rodriguez, was driving a 2004 Chevrolet Silverado westbound on State Route 108 west of Bald Mountain Heliport Rd (Little Sweden) at a high rate of speed in the #2 (right) lane. Rodriguez was unable to negotiate a left […]

ADP National Employment Report: Private Sector Employment Increased by 178,000 Jobs in July

ADP National Employment Report: Private Sector Employment Increased by 178,000 Jobs in July

Roseland, NJ…August 2, 2017 – Private sector employment increased by 178,000 jobs from June to July according to the July ADP National Employment Report®. Broadly distributed to the public each month, free of charge, the ADP National Employment Report is produced by the ADP Research Institute® in collaboration with Moody’s Analytics. The report, which is […]

President Donald J. Trump on Signing the “Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act”

President Donald J. Trump on Signing the “Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act”

Washington, DC…Today, I signed into law the “Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act,” which enacts new sanctions on Iran, North Korea, and Russia. I favor tough measures to punish and deter bad behavior by the rogue regimes in Tehran and Pyongyang. I also support making clear that America will not tolerate interference in our democratic […]

President Donald J. Trump on Venezuela

President Donald J. Trump on Venezuela

Washington, DC…Since my inauguration, the Trump Administration has called on Venezuela’s Maduro regime to respect Venezuela’s constitution, respect the role and authorities of the constitutionally established National Assembly, hold free and fair elections, address the humanitarian needs of the Venezuelan people, release political prisoners, and stop oppressing its great people. The regime has refused to […]

Traffic & Fire Update…..Vegetation Fire Knocked Down By Firefighters Off of Merced Falls Road.

Traffic & Fire Update…..Vegetation Fire Knocked Down By Firefighters Off of Merced Falls Road.

La Grange, CA…Aircraft have been released from this vegetation fire that did grow to a few acres before they knocked it down. Let’s be careful out there…our firefighters need a bit of rest…. Incident: 00427 Type: Report of Fire Location: Merced Falls Rd / Navarro St Loc Desc: BETW MERCED FALLS AND PEPITO Lat/Lon: 37.660846 […]

Traffic Update….White Rogue vs Hyundai Sedan in Soulsbyville

Traffic Update….White Rogue vs Hyundai Sedan in Soulsbyville

Soulsbyville, CA…Lanes are blocked after a Nissan Rogue was apparently engaging in some Roguish behavior and mixed it up with a Hyundai sedan near Hwy 108 & Soulsbyville Road. No injuries to the humans but the vehicles were blocking the lanes. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00390 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Sr108 […]

CCA Says…$9,943,167.56 in Taxes and Fees Already Collected on Cannabis in Calaveras County

CCA Says…$9,943,167.56 in Taxes and Fees Already Collected on Cannabis in Calaveras County

San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras Cannabis Alliance confirmed via Tax Collector Barbara Sullivan that as of August 1, 2017, $6,943,167.56 in Measure C Tax has been collected. These taxes were on top of the $3 million in fees collected via the Urgency Ordinance Registration in Spring/Summer 2016. According to the Internal Revenue Service, only 64% of […]

Ranger District Front desks on Stanislaus National Forest are Closed Wednesday

Ranger District Front desks on Stanislaus National Forest are Closed Wednesday

Sonora, CA…The front desks at Calaveras, Summit and Mi-Wok Ranger Districts and the Forest Supervisor’s Office in Sonora will be closed Wednesday so employees may attend some vital training. Groveland Ranger District front desk will remain open thanks to assistance from volunteer staffers. All front desks on the Forest will reopen on Thursday for normal […]

Traffic Update….Minor Injury Rollover Collision Near Hwy 26 & Centennial Mine Road

Traffic Update….Minor Injury Rollover Collision Near Hwy 26 & Centennial Mine Road

West Point, CA…CHP is reporting a rollover vehicle collision near Hwy 26 & Centennial Mine Road. A vehicle rolled but is back on its’ wheels. A party was originally stuck in the vehicle but has since been freed. Please use caution in the area…. Incident: 00205 Type: Trfc Collision-Minor Inj Location: Sr26 / Centennial Mine […]

Congressman McClintock Praises Efforts on Detwiler Fire on House Floor:

Congressman McClintock Praises Efforts on Detwiler Fire  on House Floor:

Washington, DC…Mr. Speaker: I want to begin by saluting the more than 5,000 firefighters from 40 cooperating agencies that assembled under the coordination of CAlFIRE to battle the Detwiler fire that threatened Yosemite Valley and its gateway communities. I spent Saturday at the command centers in Mariposa and Merced Counties and what I saw is […]

The 2017 Ebbetts Pass Century is August 19th

The 2017 Ebbetts Pass Century is August 19th

Bear Valley, CA…The 10th Annual Ebbetts Pass Century Ride (EPC) is August 19, 2017 with four route lengths to challenge a variety of cyclists.  All rides start and finish in the small alpine village of Bear Valley, California at 7100 ft., and regardless which course you choose, you can expect great scenery, smooth roads, well stocked […]

President Trump at Presentation of Medal of Honor to Specialist Five James C. McCloughan, U.S. Army

President Trump at Presentation of Medal of Honor to Specialist Five James C. McCloughan, U.S. Army

Washington, DC…Thank you very much. Please be seated. Thank you, Chaplain Hurley. Secretary Mnuchin, Secretary Mattis, Secretary Shulkin, Senator Stabenow, Congressman Upton, and members of the Armed Forces: Thank you for joining us as we award our nation’s highest military honor to Specialist Five James C. McCloughan. Today, we pay tribute to a veteran who […]

In Honor of “National Night Out” Mark Twain Medical Center Invites First Responders To Breakfast or Lunch!

In Honor of “National Night Out” Mark Twain Medical Center Invites First Responders To Breakfast or Lunch!

San Andreas, CA…In honor of the nationally recognized “National Night Out” that happens each year on August 1, Mark Twain Medical Center is taking proactive steps to recognize Calaveras County’s first responders. They sent an invitation to local emergency personal to invite them to join them for a free breakfast or lunch at Mark Twain […]

Traffic Update….Minor Injury Collision in Sierra Village Area…Green 4Runner Fled Scene

Traffic Update….Minor Injury Collision in Sierra Village Area…Green 4Runner Fled Scene

Sierra Village, CA…CHP is reporting a monor injury collision near Hwy 108 & Bonanza. A Toyota 4Runner fled the scene….. Incident: 00379 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr108 / Bonanza Dr Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.074496 -120.173074 Close Detail Information 5:25 PM 6 [16] [Notification] [CHP]-PE CAL FIRE WILL BE ON BONANAZA AT SR108/ MINOR INJURIES […]

Sips, Sonatas & Surprises Wednesday, August 2, 2017, 7:00 PM at Bear Valley Music Festival

Sips, Sonatas & Surprises Wednesday, August 2, 2017, 7:00 PM at Bear Valley Music Festival

Bear Valley, CA…On Wednesday, August 2, join our wine expert Shelby French along with Festival resident artists Thalea String Quartet, for an evening exploring delightful pairings of wine and music. After creating a delightful ruckus at last year’s event, Opera Frontier is returning to add its own kind of flavor to the evening. Enjoy the […]

Big Trees Fitness Is Now Open For Summer Fun & Water Aerobics!

Big Trees Fitness Is Now Open For Summer Fun & Water Aerobics!

Arnold, CA…Make a splash of your own at the Pool at Big Trees Aquatic Fitness! Traditional Water Class Monday & Friday 11:30am. Aqua Zumba Wednesday 11:30am. Open Swim Daily 12:30pm – 5pm. Lap Swim Daily 8:00am – 11:30am. Big Trees Fitness 2116 Hwy 4, Arnold, CA. 209.795.9965 Big Trees Fitness Now Open In Arnold!! Swimming […]

National Night Out: A Salute to Those Who Keep Our Communities Safe ~ Op-Ed By Bill Wennhold

National Night Out: A Salute to Those Who Keep Our Communities Safe ~ Op-Ed By Bill Wennhold

Valley Springs, CA…Sometimes we take for granted the blessing we have here in Calaveras County. It is important to remember that the health and well-being of a community is up to all of us. Creating safe and thriving neighborhoods for our families is not an individual enterprise. It is important to be reminded of how […]

Fire Update…Twist Fire Holding at 180 Acres, Now 50% Contained

Fire Update…Twist Fire Holding at 180 Acres, Now 50% Contained

Jamestown, CA…Twist Fire at last report is holding at 180 acres and containment has risen to 50%. Unfortunately there was the loss of one home last night before firefighters could get the fire slowed down. Incident Information: Last Updated: July 31, 2017 1:00 pm Date/Time Started: July 30, 2017 4:28 pm Administrative Unit: CAL FIRE […]

Minor Injuries in Hwy 4 Head On Collision

Minor Injuries in Hwy 4 Head On Collision

Arnold, CA…A 16 year old Discovery Bay man was was traveling in a 1998 Saturn eastbound on SR-4 at County Club Drive at a stated speed of 60 MPH. An Arnold woman was stopped in a 2007 Toyota in the left turn lane on westbound SR-4 at Country Club Drive. For unknown reasons, the 16 […]

Traffic Update…Jackknifed Big Rig on Hwy 49 Near Tuttletown

Traffic Update…Jackknifed Big Rig on Hwy 49 Near Tuttletown

Tuttletown, CA….Traffic Update…Jackknifed Big Rig on Hwy 49 Near Tuttletown. Please use caution in the area…. Incident: 00123 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Sr49 / Tuttletown Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.990487 -120.461935 Close Detail Information 9:40 AM 6 [8] A61-002 VICS IS AWARE AND ENRT FROM THEIR YARD WITH THE BIG RIG TOW 9:31 AM […]

Fire Update….(Updated as of 8:58:pm) New Vegetation Fire off of Twist Road Quickly Climbs to 150 Acres some Mandatory Evacuations

Fire Update….(Updated as of 8:58:pm)  New Vegetation Fire off of Twist Road Quickly Climbs to 150 Acres some Mandatory Evacuations

Jamestown, CA…Well it is in the same general neighborhood as the Jacksonville Fire but now the Twist Fire is burning off of Twist Road. At last report it was up to the 50 acre range and lots of resources are inbound or on scene. Lots of “Move up and cover” activity as well as they […]

Walk on Water with Hobie Mirage Eclipse!! Get your Standup Leg Powered SUP at SNAC!

Walk on Water with Hobie Mirage Eclipse!! Get your Standup Leg Powered SUP at SNAC!

Arnold, CA…We had the pleasure to get a Hobie Mirage Eclipse demonstration from SNAC Arnold’s Max McCormick! Enjoy your time on the water with this fast, fun, human powered watercraft. They are perfect for Fun & Fitness. They are in stock now are ready for the lake!! Stand tall on the water aboard the Mirage […]

Thank You, Dr. Bill Griffin! Breakfast Reception on August 10th!

Thank You, Dr. Bill Griffin!  Breakfast Reception on August 10th!

San Andreas, CA…Thank You, Dr. Bill Griffin! Since April, 1989, Dr. Bill Griffin has served our community as a Radiologist, Chief of Staff, and Corporate Board Chair. Please join us in thanking Dr. Griffin for his dedication over the past twenty-eight years. We will have a breakfast reception on August 10th from 7 a.m. to […]