A Bit Of Snow At Higher Elevations As System Rolls Through The West Slope Of Northern Sierra Nevada Tonight

A Bit Of Snow At Higher Elevations As System Rolls Through The West Slope Of Northern Sierra Nevada Tonight

Arnold, CA…The National Weather Service is forecasting a fairly weak system rolling through tonight West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada. Today Mostly sunny in the morning, then partly cloudy with rain showers likely in the afternoon. Highs 45 to 60 higher elevations…54 to 66 lower elevations. Prevailing southeast winds 5 to 15 mph shifting to the […]

Forest-Powered Flight Safely Arrives In Washington, D.C.

Forest-Powered Flight Safely Arrives In Washington, D.C.

Seattle, WA…Washington state-based Alaska Airlines made history yesterday flying the first commercial flight using the world’s first renewable, alternative jet fuel made from forest residuals, the limbs and branches that remain after the harvesting of managed forests. The alternative jet fuel was produced through the efforts of the Washington State University-led Northwest Advanced Renewables Alliance […]

New Roles For Stanislaus National Forest Key Staff

New Roles For Stanislaus National Forest Key Staff

Sonora, CA…The Stanislaus National Forest announces some changes for its key staff members, including new hires and a temporary assignment for Jeanne Higgins, Forest Supervisor. Higgins, Stanislaus National Forest Supervisor since September 2014, will be the acting Associate Deputy Chief for the National Forest System through March 2017 in Washington, D.C. Scott Tangenberg, Deputy Forest […]

Santa Claus Is Coming To town!

Santa Claus Is Coming To town!

San Andreas, CA…Bring your dog or cat for a FREE nail trim and FREE digital picture with Santa next Sunday, November 20th from 12:00-4:00 p.m. at Town & Country Pet Resort, 4442 Penn Mine Rd., Campo Seco. They’ll have drinks, appetizers, a drawing, AND … all donations benefit your Calaveras Humane Society! Questions? Call Town […]

Traffic Update….Bear Across From Forestry Station On Hwy 4

Traffic Update….Bear Across From Forestry Station On Hwy 4

Avery, CA…CHP is reporting a bear along the roadway across from the Forestry Station. Please use caution and we know it’s not Smokey because he usually wears jeans. Incident: 00277 Type: Live or Dead Animal Location: Sr4 / Avery Hotel Rd Loc Desc: ACROSS FROM FORESTRY STATION Lat/Lon: 38.205818 -120.369187 Close Detail Information 6:26 PM […]

Autistic Teen’s Perfect Recipe For Post-Election Blues & Reds From His New Charity Cookbook

Autistic Teen’s Perfect Recipe For Post-Election Blues & Reds From His New Charity Cookbook

Californian autistic teen chef and YouTube cooking show host, Chase Bailey, whose first ever cookbook launches today, has come up with the perfect, post-election recipe that everyone will love, no matter what their political leanings. Festive Pretzel Salad, a celebration of red, white and blue, is also perfect as a dish for Thanksgiving too.   […]

Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Logs For November 13th

Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Logs For November 13th

Sonora, CA… Tuolumne County Sheriff’s logs for November 13th are enclosed: TUOLUMNE COUNTY SHERIFF MEDIA BULLETIN Sunday, November 13, 2016 00:13 ALARM ALL TYPES 1611130001 Occurred at Kwik Serve on Hwy 108. , Jamestown. AUDIBLE ALARM, FRONT STORE MOTION, KEY HOLDER PENDING //0017hrs 10-22 subscriber req. . Disposition: False Alarm canceled prior to dispatch (Will […]

Angels Camp Welcomes New Businesses

Angels Camp Welcomes New Businesses

Angels Camp, CA…Angels Camp welcomes two new businesses in time for the holidays when Angels Mexican Kitchen and Eclectra, a Boutique, celebrate their grand openings on November 16th and the 18th. The bustling Mexican restaurant, located at 206 North Main Street, welcomes the public to a red ribbon cutting ceremony at 2pm on Wednesday the […]

Termination Of Fire Season Declaration For Tuolumne & Calaveras County

Termination Of Fire Season Declaration For Tuolumne & Calaveras County

San Andreas, CA…Recent rains and cooler temperatures across the region have lowered the threat of wildfires allowing CAL FIRE’s Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit to transition out of peak fire season effective Monday, November 14th, at 8 a.m. within the State Responsibility Area of Tuolumne County, Calaveras County, Eastern Stanislaus County and Eastern San Joaquin County. “This season […]

Traffic Advisory On SR 120 From Crabtree Road To Baker Station

Traffic Advisory On SR 120 From Crabtree Road To Baker Station

Tuolumne County, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform one-way traffic control on State Route 120 from Crabtree Road to Bakers Station for tree work. Work will begin Monday, November 14, 2016, through Friday, November 18, 2016, from 6:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. Motorists should expect 10 minute delays. Alternate routes should be taken […]

Traffic Control On SR 108 From Lyons Dam Road To Strawberry East

Traffic Control On SR 108 From Lyons Dam Road To Strawberry East

Tuolumne County, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform one-way traffic control on State Route 108 from Lyons Dam Road to Strawberry East for tree work. Work will begin Monday, November 14, 2016, through Friday, November 18, 2016, from 7:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Motorists should expect 10 minute delays. Alternate routes should be […]

Avery Christmas Tree Lighting

Avery Christmas Tree Lighting

Avery, CA…Avery Christmas Tree Lighting – Friday, November 25, 2016 begins at 5:30 pm with refreshments and caroling (cookies and coffee/hot chocolate) please help out by bringing cookies/goodies to share with your friends and neighbors. Tree lighting ceremony begins at 6:00 pm with the lighting of the tree shortly thereafter. Santa Claus will make an […]

Studio 4 Dance Theater Presents “The Nutcracker 2016”

Studio 4 Dance Theater Presents “The Nutcracker 2016”

Angels Camp, CA…Each year, Artistic Director Tammie Lee and Studio 4 Dance Theater present a new version of Tchaikovsky’s “Nutcracker,” the charming holiday tale of Clara’s amazing dreamlike Christmas Eve adventure in the Land of Sweets. Studio 4 Dance Theater has earned a reputation for a professional quality production that has become the highlight of […]

NHTSA Sets ‘Quiet Car’ Safety Standard To Protect Pedestrians

NHTSA Sets ‘Quiet Car’ Safety Standard To Protect Pedestrians

Washington, DC…The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) today announced that it is adding a sound requirement for all newly manufactured hybrid and electric light-duty vehicles to help protect pedestrians. The new federal safety standard will help pedestrians who are blind, have low vision, and other pedestrians detect the presence, direction […]

Tuolumne County Chamber Of Commerce Presents “The 95th Annual Community Awards Gala”

Tuolumne County Chamber Of Commerce Presents “The 95th Annual Community Awards Gala”

Tuolumne, CA…This event recognizes outstanding individuals, students and businesses that have contributed their time and effort to enhance our community in 2016. During this event the Chamber recognizes members of the community that have gone above and beyond throughout the year. Awards are given to a Citizen, Business, Non-Profit, Small Business, Administrative Professional, Government Official, […]

Carrie’s Critter Couture & Biscuit Bar, Animals Are Our World

Carrie’s Critter Couture & Biscuit Bar, Animals Are Our World

Arnold, CA…Carrie’s Critters Couture evolved from understanding what pet parents loved most about her mobile grooming service. Pets prefer individualized attention on their “Spa Day.” Without the distraction of other animals, they are quiet, relaxed and enjoy their experience. People recognize this when their dogs rush to greet her and are not stressed or upset […]

Sheriff’s Deputies Make Arrests & Seek Whereabouts Of Victim In West Point Area Shooting

Sheriff’s Deputies Make Arrests & Seek Whereabouts Of Victim In West Point Area Shooting

West Point, CA..On 11/13/16 at about 1700 hours, The Calaveras County Sheriff’s Department responded to Main Street in West Point for a reported shooting. The caller advised dispatch that the victim was shot and yelling for help near Matson Lane. The suspect fled in a white Chevrolet pickup. Deputies were unable to locate the victim […]

Calaveras County Board Of Supervisors Special Meeting & Identifying Options For Staffing & Funding Of Disaster Recovery Programs

Calaveras County Board Of Supervisors Special Meeting &  Identifying Options For Staffing & Funding Of Disaster Recovery Programs

San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors is holding a special meeting on Tuesday, November 15th at 8:30 a.m. On the agenda under Public Works a study session to identify options and direction for staffing and funding of disaster recovery programs, with consideration of a Disaster Recovery Response Division (DRRD). The meeting will be […]

Sgt. John W. Perry, 30, of Stockton One Of Men Killed In Afghanistan IED Explosion

Sgt. John W. Perry, 30, of Stockton One Of Men Killed In Afghanistan IED Explosion

Washington, DC…The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who were supporting Operation Freedom’s Sentinel. They died Nov. 12 of injuries sustained from an improvised explosive device in Bagram, Afghanistan. The soldiers were assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Special Troops Battalion, 1st Sustainment Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas. […]

Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Deputy Dennis Wallace, Killed in the Line of Duty & Investigators Seeking Information On Timeline

Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Deputy Dennis Wallace, Killed in the Line of Duty & Investigators Seeking Information On Timeline

Yesterday morning at 8:25 am, Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Deputy Dennis Wallace, initiated an investigation of a suspicious van at the Fox Grove Fishing Access. The Fox Grove Fishing Access is located at 1000 Geer Road, in the unincorporated area of Hughson, CA. Deputy Wallace was notified by dispatch the van was stolen and the suspect […]

MLJC Chanukah Celebration

MLJC Chanukah Celebration

Murphys, CA…The Mother Lode Jewish Community (MLJC) will be holding its annual Chanukah Party on Thursday evening, December 29th in Murphys, CA. This is a casual, fun evening for families and adults of all ages. If you wish to attend, please call ahead for directions and to reserve your place, as space is limited. There […]

Celebration Of Life For Terry Jarnagin

Celebration Of Life For Terry Jarnagin

Arnold, CA…Terry Keith Jarnagin, 65, of Arnold, CA, passed away at home on Friday, October 21st, 2016. He was born January 20, 1951 to Dennis and Carmen Jarnagin. Terry is survived by his wife, Diana Jarnagin, children Jennifer (Bryan) Fassbender, Matthew (Krystina) Jarnagin, and his stepchildren, Michael (Danielle) Jarnagin, Michelle (Travis) Condon, Farrah (Betsy Barr) […]

‘Old Fashioned Holiday & Tree Lighting At The Square’ Coming To Copperopolis November 26

‘Old Fashioned Holiday & Tree Lighting At The Square’ Coming To Copperopolis November 26

Copperopolis, CA….Copperopolis Town Square will host its annual “Old Fashioned Holiday and Tree Lighting at the Square” on Saturday, Nov. 26 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Highlights of the free event include tremendous sales from the Town Square’s brick-and-mortar establishments as well as arts and crafts and food vendors, live music, hot and cold […]

$4 Million Available To Address Tree Mortality On Private Forestlands

$4 Million Available To Address Tree Mortality On Private Forestlands

Sacramento, CA…This week, the California USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) announced the availability of $4 million in funding, through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), for tree mortality projects on private forestlands. Landowners on non-industrial private forestlands in Amador, Calaveras, El Dorado, Fresno, Kern, Lake, Los Angeles, Madera, Mariposa, Nevada, Placer, Riverside, San Bernardino, […]

(Update Suspect Now In Custody)…Suspect Identified As David Machado Still On Loose After Slaying 20 Year Veteran Stanislaus Deputy Dennis Wallace

(Update Suspect Now In Custody)…Suspect Identified As David Machado Still On Loose After Slaying 20 Year Veteran Stanislaus Deputy Dennis Wallace

Hughson, CA….This morning Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Deputy Deputy Dennis Wallace, 53 was killed execution style by a still as yet unknown assailant. The suspect now identified as David Machado was last seen wearing a blue shirt and blue gray baseball hat was driving a white 2009 Kia Rio with license plate 6JIS245. He is considered […]