Hey Good People!! Get Your Spring Break Fix of “PMF” At Bear Valley ~ Bear Valley Update By Mattly Trent

Hey Good People!!  Get Your Spring Break Fix of “PMF” At Bear Valley ~ Bear Valley Update By Mattly Trent

Bear Valley, CA…Hey Good People! It’s the first day of Spring and well…….mixed precipitation is expected over the next few days. With the warm front of the current system making it’s way over Central Cal things will feel a bit warm today with the expected high of 48F and winds out of the East from […]

Traffic Update….Vehicle Down Embankment On Hwy 4 Near Utica Powerhouse Road

Traffic Update….Vehicle Down Embankment On Hwy 4 Near Utica Powerhouse Road

Murphys, CA…CHP is reporting a Vehicle Down Embankment On Hwy 4 Near Utica Powerhouse Road. The subject may have been drinking and vehicle may have gone into creek. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00081 Type: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj Location: Sr4 / Utica Powerhouse Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.156933 -120.437174 Close Detail Information 7:39 […]

Weekly Address: President Obama’s Supreme Court Nomination

Weekly Address: President Obama’s Supreme Court Nomination

Washington, DC…Hi, everybody. One of the most consequential responsibilities our Constitution grants a President is appointing a Supreme Court Justice. The men and women who sit on the Supreme Court safeguard our rights. They ensure that ours is a system of laws, not of men. And they’re given the essential task of applying the principles […]

Daffodil Show and More at Ironstone Vineyards

Daffodil Show and More at Ironstone Vineyards

Murphys, CA…The 21st Mother Lode Daffodil Show, sponsored by the Northern California Daffodil Society and the Calaveras County Garden Club, will be hosted by Ironstone Vineyards on March 19th and 20th. Talented artists from the Calaveras County Garden Club will display their artistic designs. Guided tours of the Daffodil show on Saturday 2pm to 4pm […]

Protect Your Trees From The Mountain Pine Beetle With SPLAT Verb From Big Trees Market

Protect Your Trees From The Mountain Pine Beetle With SPLAT Verb From Big Trees Market

Arnold, CA…We had the pleasure to spend a few minutes talking to Chris Self at Big Trees Market about SPLAT Verb. SPLAT Verb is an environmentally friendly repellent that provides sustained and controlled release of the verbenone anti-aggregation pheromone. Verbenone is naturally produced by MPB and by several other species of bark beetle towards the […]

November Stabbings At UC Merced Confirmed As ISIS Inspired

November Stabbings At UC Merced Confirmed As ISIS Inspired

Merced, CA…On the morning of November 4, 2015, members of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Fresno Area Joint Terrorism Task Force, responded to a multiple stabbing incident at the University of California, Merced campus. The subject, Faisal Mohammad, 18, had entered a classroom where he stabbed a fellow student. He proceeded to attack three […]

Calaveras Community Foundation Receives Save Mart Donation

Calaveras Community Foundation Receives Save Mart Donation

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. At this level of donation, Save Mart moves into the ranks of a corporate partner and CCF congratulates Save Mart for their continued loyal support. Store Manager, John Romine, […]

Major Injuries To Stolen Vehicle Suspect

Major Injuries To Stolen Vehicle Suspect

Sonora, CA…A now injured 42 year old Jamestown man unlawfully took a vehicle from in front of a 48 year old Sonora man’s business on Cuesta Court in Sonora. The Sonora man followed the man in the stolen vehicle. After a short distance, he parked the taken vehicle and began to walk away from it. […]

Traffic Update….Three Vehicle Accident in San Andreas

Traffic Update….Three Vehicle Accident in San Andreas

San Andreas, CA…CHP is reporting a three vehicle accident with potential injuries near St. Charles & Church. Please use caution in the area…. Incident: 00265 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Main St / Church Hill St Loc Desc: ST CHARLES / CHURCH HILL Lat/Lon: 38.192679 -120.681341 Close Detail Information 5:30 PM 3 [6] C49-100 1185 […]

CHP Procession For Fallen Officer Nathan Daniel Taylor

Officer Nathan Taylor – End of Watch In honor of our fallen brother, Officer Nathan Taylor, a Bell Toll Tribute ceremony was held today, Tuesday, March 15, 2016, at the California Highway Patrol Academy in West Sacramento.This ceremony signifies Officer Taylor’s end of watch and provides an opportunity for CHP employees to pay their respects.Officer […]

Is Cheap Oil Causing Trouble for the U.S. Economy? ~ From Brian J. Tewksbury

Is Cheap Oil Causing Trouble for the U.S. Economy? ~ From Brian J. Tewksbury

Murphys, CA…Brian J. Tewksbury Biography: Born and raised in New England, Brian grew up in a large middle class family with a love for the outdoors and sports. Educated in both public and private schools Brian attended Keene State College from 1975-1979 where he studied Sociology and Mathematics. After college Brian attempted a career in […]

Secretary Kerry: Daesh Responsible for Genocide, Crimes Against Humanity

Secretary Kerry: Daesh Responsible for Genocide, Crimes Against Humanity

Washington, DC…Good morning, everybody. In 2014, the terrorist group Daesh began to seize territory in Syria and Iraq, overrunning major cities and committing atrocities. The United States responded quickly by denouncing these horrific acts and – more importantly – taking coordinated actions to counter them. In September of that year, President Obama mobilized an international […]

We Request The Immediate Removal Of Commissioner Wooster ~ Letter To The Editor By Josh & Desiree Fleck

Angels Camp, CA….We request the immediate removal of Commissioner Wooster from his position following his offensive racial remarks made to the public at the Planning Commission meeting on March 3rd. Although we were not present when the statements were made, as residents of this community we are affected by this atmosphere of racism and subsequent […]

Mother Lode Madness 3 on 3 Tournament! Be a part of the Madness!

Mother Lode Madness 3 on 3 Tournament!  Be a part of the Madness!

San Andreas, CA…The deadline to register for the 2016 Mother Lode Madness 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament is approaching. If you haven’t done so already, get your team for this year’s event finalized and mail your entry form in by Friday, April 8! Boys and girls, men and women of all ages are invited to […]

In Defense of Wooster ~ Letter To The Editor By Al Segalla

San Andreas, CA…This is regarding the calls for ouster of Planning Commissioner Kelly Wooster. Poor choice of words, for sure. He should have said “Illegal immigrants” or “Mexican Cartels”,which I think he meant. He apologised. Nuf said. Any more attacks on him is really not only an attack on Mr. Wooster’s First Amendment Rights, but […]

You May Still Qualify For A New House on Your Property

You May Still Qualify For A New House on Your Property

Mountain Ranch, CA…Residents who lost their uninsured or underinsured homes in the Butte Fire last September are encouraged to contact Calaveras Recovers to see how the all-volunteer group may be able to assist them in rebuilding their homes. “We have trained Personal Advocates standing by ready to assess people’s unmet immediate needs and long-term housing […]

Two & Half Men Left Standing In GOP Race. One Woman For The Dems

Two & Half Men Left Standing In GOP Race.  One Woman For The Dems

Washington, DC…The race for the White House picked up speed, clarity and focus as Donald Trump easily defeated Marco Rubio on his Florida home turf. The winner take all primary defeat sealed the fate of Rubio’s campaign and he suspended his campaign last night. Governor John Kasich proved he has half a chance to make […]

Celebrate St. Patrick’s At Coop’s Coffee House & Drive Through Open 6am – 6pm Everyday

Celebrate St. Patrick’s At Coop’s Coffee House & Drive Through Open 6am – 6pm Everyday

Avery, CA…Come celebrate St Patrick’s Weekend in Avery! We are offering a Shamrock smash. A chocolate brownie made by Butter & Cream in Arnold with vanilla ice cream, chocolate syrup and green whipped cream! We also have punch cards, pick yours up if you don’t have one yet! Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Enjoy free wifi […]

Traffic Update….Overturned Vehicle Near Hwy 4 & Utica Powerhouse Rd

Traffic Update….Overturned Vehicle Near Hwy 4 & Utica Powerhouse Rd

Murphys, CA….CHP is reporting an overturned vehicle accident near Near Hwy 4 & Utica Powerhouse Rd. It is a vehicle vs embankment and rollover that landed on wheels. Please use caution in the area until the incident is cleared. Incident: 00427 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Sr4 / Utica Powerhouse Rd Loc Desc: 2-3 MILES […]

Traffic Update….No Bull….Bull In Roadway Near Paloma Rd and Campo Seco Rd

Valley Springs, CA…CHP is reporting a bull in the roadway near Paloma Rd and Campo Seco Rd. Please use cowtion in the area…. Incident: 00176 Type: Animal Hazard Location: Paloma Rd / Campo Seco Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.226576 -120.820570 Close Detail Information 12:50 PM 3 [2] IN THE RDWY 12:50 PM 2 [1] BLK […]

Traffic Update….Cow Laying In Roadway

Traffic Update….Cow Laying In Roadway

La Grange, CA…CHP is reporting a cow laying in the roadway near Penon Blanco Rd / Granite Springs Rd. Please use caution in the area…. Incident: 00195 Type: Animal Hazard Location: Penon Blanco Rd / Granite Springs Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.719451 -120.300746 Close Detail Information 10:08 AM 2 [2] RP SAID HE COULDNT TELL […]