“It will be of little avail to the people that the laws are made by men of their own choice if the laws be so voluminous that they cannot be read, or so incoherent that they cannot be understood.” President James Madison
Battle Creek, MI…Girls and women around the world view inner strength as important as happiness – and those two qualities are nearly two times more significant than physical beauty and wealth. Yet, eight out of 10 women feel they have not reached their full potential, according to new global research conducted and published by Special […]
Minneapolis, MN…Shoppers may notice something unusual about the boxes of Honey Nut Cheerios on grocery store shelves this spring — “BuzzBee,” the brand’s iconic spokesbee, is missing and there’s a very important reason why. Buzz disappeared from boxes because there’s something serious going on with the world’s pollinators. Pollinators are critical to our environment. More […]
Washington, DC…First of all, I want to thank you for your support on healthcare. That’s been great. I know you had a big problem with Obamacare, and everybody, so welcome to the crowd. But I very much appreciate you being here and I very much appreciate your support. I’m honored to welcome all of the […]
Olympic Valley, CA…Digital wealth platform provider RobustWealth and Roofstock (the first online marketplace created exclusively for investing in leased Single-Family Rental homes that generate cash flow day one) announced their planned product integration during the firms’ joint conference for investment advisors held at Squaw Valley ski resort. RobustWealth’s technology was developed for investment advisors to […]
The Calaveras County Water District Board of Directors unanimously approved a five-year Capital Improvement Program (CIP) on Wednesday March 22, which identifies the District’s highest-priority water and wastewater infrastructure projects. Click here to view a PowerPoint presentation that provides an overview of the program. Copperopolis Force Main Bypass “We appreciate the Board’s support throughout the […]
Tuolumne City, CA…Every weekend will be action packed this April as Black Oak Casino Resort continues to host live entertainment every Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings. A variety of musical styles and even a famed comedian will take to the Willow Creek Lounge stage throughout the month. The following is a complete list of all […]
San Andreas, CA….CHP is reporting that a man with an open container is on the fog line and trying to talk to all passing vehicles. He may have the wrong address for the mixer. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00214 Type: Traffic Hazard Location: Sr49 / Sr12 Loc Desc: NB JNO Lat/Lon: 38.204798 […]
Copperopolis, CA…In 1895 James A. Tower was only 16 years old when, using barbed wire fencing, he strung the first telephone line for what was to become The Calaveras Telephone Company. As demands for the telephone service increased, the young Mr. Tower found it necessary to establish a central office in the small community of […]
Arnold, CA…JJ’s Divebar & Grill Open 7 days. Serving lunch & dinner from 11:30 am-7:30 pm. Full bar will remain open for your convenience after dinner hours till 1:45 am.
Angels Camp, CA…Calaveras Community Foundation (CCF) has received a generous $5000 donation from Save Mart Supermarkets. Funds benefit the Career and Technical Training (C&TT) Scholarship Fund. For the 6th year, Save Mart continues to support this scholarship fund and CCF applauds their on-going support. (left to right) Angels Camp Store Manager, John Romine, Assistant Store […]
Angels Camp,CA…Angels Camp, CA…As one of Northern California’s best golf courses and communities, Greenhorn Creek offers more of the fastest, truest greens in the state. The 18-hole course was redesigned by Robert Trent Jones II and along with Mother Nature; Greenhorn Creek delivers one of California’s finest golf experiences. You’ll discover 18 holes of championship […]
Calaveras County, CA…On March 14, 2017, the Calaveras County Board of Supervisors unanimously voted to introduce and waive reading of an ordinance amending County Code Chapter 13.12 (Sewage Disposal) by adding Section 13.12.200 – Annual Reporting and Section 13.12.210 – Permanent Records. The ordinance amendment will be agendized for adoption by the Board of Supervisors […]
Calaveras County, CA…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 boards, committees or commissions: Hardwood Advisory Committee One vacancy for a term expiring 12/31/18 – General Public Representative The Committee shall […]
West Point, CA…Lead Agency: Calaveras County Planning Department, 891 Mountain Ranch Rd., San Andreas, CA 95249 2016-002 Tentative Parcel Map for West Point Dollar General: The applicant is requesting approval of a Tentative Parcel Map to divide a 4.42-acre parcel into two (2) separate legal parcels. The vacant property has a General Plan land use […]
Pine Grove, CA…Two of the country’s leading trombonists are the featured artists in the next concert of the Mother Lode Friends of Music. The concert is Sunday, April 9 starting at 3 pm in the Pine Grove Community Church, 14045 Ponderosa Way, Pine Grove. Supported by its membership base, the Friends of Music offers this […]
La Grange, CA…Hold on to your hats, Buckaroos! It’s a special Rodeo Round-Up Concert featuring Sourdough Slim and the Saddle Pals Saturday, April 1st from 7 to 9 pm at the Odd Fellows Hall in downtown La Grange. Doors will open at 6:30 pm, tickets are $15. For more information call (209) 853-2128 or email […]
Angels Camp, CA…The bark beetle has ravished our forests, wild lands and private ranches. Beloved trees have been killed by the pesky critter. However the Mortality Tree Task Force is milling these trees. The lumber is being donated to organizations like the Calaveras County Fairgrounds. We are grateful to Cal Fire and the Task Force […]
Sonora,CA…A Taste for Mentoring is a dessert contest showcasing creations from our county’s finest restaurants as a fund raiser for the Mentoring Works program. Mentoring Works matches caring adults in our community with at risk children under the guidance of the Amador Tuolumne Community Action Agency. A Taste for Mentoring Dessert Contest and Antique Auto […]
Stockton, CA…On Tuesday March 21, 2017 fourteen Bret Harte FFA members were awarded the golden charm of the California State FFA Degree in a ceremony at Atherton Auditorium located on the campus of Delta College. The state FFA degree is the highest degree that is bestowed upon an FFA member in California. Represented by a […]
Sacramento, CA…Senator Ted Gaines (R-El Dorado) today issued the following statement regarding Governor Brown’s attempt to side-step the Gann Limit, which restricts California’s government spending to the 1978-79 level and only allows it to grow adjusted for inflation and population. Under the Gann Limit, state revenues above the voter-approved limit are required to be refunded […]
Sacramento, CA… State agencies, local and tribal governments, as well as certain private nonprofit organizations, which sustained damage during severe winter storms from Jan. 18 to Jan. 23, have until April 15, 2017, to submit Requests for Public Assistance (RPA). Submitting an RPA to the state is the first step in applying for funding under […]
San Andreas, CA…Ida Frances Davis-Vietor passed away on Monday, March 13, 2017 at the age of 80. To her family and friends she was best known as Mom, Grandma Vietor, GG, Auntie Fran, Fran. She is survived by her children: Alvin Knackstedt and wife Vickie, Kevin Vietor and fiancé Kelly, Rich Vietor and wife Tracy, […]
Valley Springs,CA…Dolores went to her heavenly home on March 18th at the age of 86. She was born March 15, 1931 to Godfrey and Lula Nemec. She married John “Cap” Tretheway on July 2, 1950 and had two daughters, Dolly Tretheway Thornburg and Jeannie Tretheway Simpson. She is survived by 4 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, […]
Murphys, CA…The beautiful Ironstone Amphitheatre opens their 2017 Concert Series with Toby Keith & Special Guests on Friday, June 9th. Round two of the season kicks in on Saturday night with Boston & Joan Jett. Ironstone Amphitheatre has been listed as one of the top 100 Amphitheatres in the world for the past 5 years. […]
Arnold, CA…A Pacific frontal system is forecast to move through northern California late tonight and Friday. This moderately cool system will bring snowfall down to the Sierra passes and will likely impact travel Friday through Saturday morning. In addition to the snowfall, gusty winds are likely at times especially on Friday. If planning travel through […]
Sonora, CA….CHP is reporting a solo vehicle rollover just north of Sonora on Hwy 49. Lanes are blocked and there are possible injuries. Please use caution out there this morning as there are numerous icy locations. Incident: 00075 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr49 / Dossi Way Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.001261 -120.383733 Close Detail Information […]