The Lives Given is Service to Our Country in Battle from 1775 -1991

The Lives Given is Service to Our Country in Battle from 1775 -1991

Washington, DC….The graphic below from the Department of Veterans Affairs is a stark reminder of the enormous sacrifices paid for our freedoms. Total Military Service During Wartime, 41,892,128. Battle Deaths, 651,031. Other deaths in service (theater), 308,800. Other deaths in service (nontheater), 230,254. Nonmortal woundings 1,430,290. Thank You to those who gave the ultimate sacrifice.

President Abraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address in Honor of Memorial Day

President Abraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address in Honor of Memorial Day

Gettysburg, PA…While it was delivered 5 years before our country officially started celebrated Decoration Day which became Memorial Day. The Gettysburg Address remains one of the most eloquent of tributes to those who gave their all that we might be free. The “Bliss Copy” of his address “Four score and seven years ago our fathers […]

Mornings with the One Percent™ Live Weekdays 7-10am (New Stories Below)

Mornings with the One Percent™ Live Weekdays 7-10am (New Stories 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 […]

Artist Reception for Nanette Klass at ND&X on June 8th

Artist Reception for Nanette Klass at ND&X on June 8th

Independent Mercantile is hosting an artist reception for local artist Nannette Klass at our Main Street store the ND&X on June 8th, 2018. We are both excited and honored to be the venue she has chosen to unveil her latest works. Nannette is an intuitive contemporary artist who works with subliminal messages, developing them into […]

Open House on Sunday, May 27 for Two Beautiful, New, Forest Meadows Homes!

Open House on Sunday, May 27 for Two Beautiful, New, Forest Meadows Homes!

Murphys, CA…OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY MAY 27th, 11AM- 3PM. Located in the Lovely Gated Swimming and Tennis Community of Forest Meadows. 103 (409,900) and 107 (405,900)Fairway Village Ct. These two CUSTOM UNIVERSAL DESIGNED 2168 SQFT TOWN HOMES.. really have it ALL! From the Solid Blue Stained Pine Beams, to the amazing Wine Cellar. 3 Bedroom , […]

Traffic Update….White BMW Into Ditch Near Sr26 / Higdon Rd

Traffic Update….White BMW Into Ditch Near Sr26 / Higdon Rd

West Point, CA…Traffic Update….White BMW Into Ditch Near Sr26 / Higdon Rd Incident: 00075 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr26 / Higdon Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.410013 -120.555563 Detail Information 9:56 AM 3 [5] [Rotation Request Comment] 1039 SAM BERRI TOW 728-3931 9:54 AM 2 [4] A49-001 1185 9:36 AM 1 [1] WHI BMW INTO […]

Calaveras Community Band Memorial Day Concert

Calaveras Community Band Memorial Day Concert

Murphys, CA…The 2018 music season in Murphys Community Park will get an exciting and eclectic kick-off when the Calaveras Community Band presents a special Memorial Day concert under the direction of conductor Mic Harper on Monday, May 28, at 6:30 p.m. There is no admission charge for the program that will honor the men and […]

Registrations Open For Youth Tennis Clinics

Registrations Open For Youth Tennis Clinics

Murphys, CA…Registrations are now being accepted for a series of Youth Tennis Clinics to be held in Calaveras County beginning June 11. Organized by Angella Woods, a member of the United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA) since 2003, the program is open to all junior players, ages 4 to 17, with a special emphasis on […]

Disney’s Beauty and the Beast to Aid Mind Matters

Disney’s Beauty and the Beast to Aid Mind Matters

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 […]

Traffic Update….Collision Near Old Sacramento Rd / Spring Valley Rd

Traffic Update….Collision Near Old Sacramento Rd / Spring Valley Rd

Plymouth, CA…Traffic Update….Collision Near Old Sacramento Rd / Spring Valley Rd Incident: 00367 Type: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj Location: Old Sacramento Rd / Spring Valley Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.483794 -120.880827 Detail Information 9:08 PM 4 [5] B94-002 SOLO VEH / SOLO OCCP // 1182 // 23152 REQ ADDT’L UNIT 9:03 PM 3 [4] [Rotation Request […]

The 2018 Brice Station Hilltop Concert Series Kicks Off With Risky Biscuits On May 26th

The 2018 Brice Station Hilltop Concert Series Kicks Off With Risky Biscuits On May 26th

Murphys, CA…The Risky Biscuits play at Brice Station. Doors open at 6pm. Jimbo Scott opens for the Biscuits at 7pm. From the Sierra Nevada foothills, the Risky Biscuits bring an original mix of heel-kicking stompers and humble ballads, creating an eclectic mix of Americana, bluegrass, and country. FROM 5:30 TO 10:00 *FREE ADMISSION FOR WINE […]

Hospital Seeks Volunteers to Support Gift Shop

Hospital Seeks Volunteers to Support Gift Shop

San Andreas, CA…Mark Twain Medical Center Foundation is seeking high energy volunteers to assist in the Hospital Gift Shop. Gift shop volunteers assist in daily operations, run the register, open and close, inventory, restocking and customer service. Volunteers must commit to a minimum of 4 hours per week. The “Gifts of Love” hospital gift shop […]

Memorial Day Library Book Sale

Memorial Day Library Book Sale

Arnold, CA…Great deals on a wide variety of used books. All proceeds support your library! May 26 & 27, 2018: HUGE Book Sale! 9am – 4pm at Arnold Library Friends of the Calaveras County Library (FOTCCL) exists to promote the services offered by our community libraries – actively working to provide support for each of […]

Investigators Determine Power Lines Cause of Four Wildfires in Butte and Nevada Counties

Investigators Determine Power Lines Cause of Four Wildfires in Butte and Nevada Counties

Sonora, CA…After extensive and thorough investigations, CAL FIRE investigators have determined that four Northern California wildfires in last year’s October Fire Siege were caused by trees coming into contact with power lines. The four fires, located in Butte and Nevada counties, are the first fire investigations from last October to be completed. CAL FIRE investigators […]

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…This morning we covered the President’s address from the Naval Academy, Mike Taylor’s Interview with Caltrans District 10 PIO Warren Alford with good information in the Wagon Trail Project. We also covered more local news and weekend promos. Mornings with the One Percent™ is live weekday mornings from 7-10am. The premise for the show […]

Traffic Update….Overturned Vehicle with Party Trapped Near Twain Harte Dr / Sr108

Traffic Update….Overturned Vehicle with Party Trapped Near Twain Harte Dr / Sr108

Twain Harte, CA…Traffic Update….Overturned Vehicle with Party Trapped Near Lower Twain Harte Dr / Sr108. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00178 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Twain Harte Dr / Sr108 Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.019748 -120.246813 Detail Information 10:40 AM 6 [11] 1039 CDF 10:40 AM 5 [10] [Notification] [CHP]-PER ANOTHER RP SUBJ […]

Twisted Friday Night Food & Music With Nick Lefler!

Twisted Friday Night Food & Music With Nick Lefler!

Murphys, CA…Twisted Oak Tasting Room’s Enchanted Garden is presenting guitarist Nick Lefler!! Nick’s beautiful music in our lovely venue under the trees by the creek on Main Street in Murphys. Cozy, beautiful setting… Enchanting! Twisted Oak’s yummy wine plus, we’re excited to share, MARY’S TACO TRUCK will be parked out front selling their scrumptious Mexican […]

Winter Weather Advisory Through Saturday Morning

Winter Weather Advisory Through Saturday Morning

Arnold, CA…Late Season Snow….A cold weather system will bring periods of snow above 8000 feet Friday into Saturday. Snow expected. Total accumulations of 1 to 3 inches expected, higher amounts up to 5 inches possible on the highest peaks. WHERE…West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada south of Highway 50 and above 8000 feet. This includes Carson […]