Rural Leader Testifies to Effects of Marijuana Cultivation on California’s Water Quality

Rural Leader Testifies to Effects of Marijuana Cultivation on California’s Water Quality

Sacramento, CA….Last week, Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC) Second Vice Chair and Tehama County Supervisor Bob Williams testified before the Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board (Water Board) in support of their proposed Waste Discharge Requirements (WDRs) for medicinal cannabis cultivation. “The immediate threat to water quality posed by marijuana cultivation has increased […]

Traffic Update…Rollover Accident On Hwy 108 Near Little Sweden

Traffic Update…Rollover Accident On Hwy 108 Near Little Sweden

Long Barn, CA…CHP is reporting a minor injury rollover accident near Little Sweden. Please use caution in the area…. Incident: 00369 Type: Trfc Collision-Minor Inj Location: Sr108 / Long Barn Rd Loc Desc: JWO LITTLE SWEDEN Lat/Lon: 38.089520 -120.141082 Detail Information 1:52 PM 5 [15] [Rotation Request Comment] 1039 VICS TOWING 209-532-4523 1:51 PM 4 […]

Calaveras County Disaster Relief Center Offers Assistance

Calaveras County Disaster Relief Center Offers Assistance

San Andreas, CA…Have you been affected by the Butte Fire? Help is available through the Disaster Relief Center (DRC), conveniently located at the Calaveras County Government Center at 891 Mountain Ranch Road in San Andreas.  Several government and service agencies are available to offer assistance. Fire recovery officials encourage anyone affected by the fire to […]

Democratic Presidential Debate Viewing Party & Introducing John (Jack) Garamendi, Jr.

Democratic Presidential Debate Viewing Party & Introducing John (Jack) Garamendi, Jr.

Angels Camp, CA…The Calaveras County Democratic Central Committee (CCDCC) will hold their monthly meeting on Tuesday October 13 at 5:00 PM – Round Table Pizza, 27 N. Main Street, Angels Camp. All Calaveras residents are invited to attend. The meeting will be addressed by John (Jack) Garamendi, candidate for Calaveras County Supervisor, District Two in […]

State of Jefferson Town Hall Meeting San Andreas, Wednesday, October 14, 2015 sponsored by CCRP

State of Jefferson Town Hall Meeting San Andreas, Wednesday, October 14, 2015 sponsored by CCRP

San Andreas, CA…On Wednesday, October 14th, all who live in Calaveras, Amador and Tuolumne Counties are invited to attend a Town Hall Meeting, sponsored by the Calaveras County Republican Party. Our guest speaker will be Steve Baird, representing the State of Jefferson. The meeting begins at 6:30 PM., at the Metropolitan Event Center, 55 Main […]

Pink in the Night in Honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Pink in the Night in Honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

San Andreas, CA…Mark Twain Medical Center ia promoting the importance of early detection of breast cancer, followed by prompt treatment, saves lives. The annual ‘Pink in the Night’ opening ceremony October 1st, in Valley Springs kicked off the month of awareness. All those who currently have breast cancer, survivors and support providers were invited to […]

2015 Youth Essay Contest to Focus on Mentoring Junior Hunters

2015 Youth Essay Contest to Focus on Mentoring Junior Hunters

Sacramento Ca. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) and California Wildlife Officer Foundation are again co-sponsoring the annual “Passing on the Tradition” essay contest for young hunters. This year’s contest invites entrants to share their thoughts about their mentors as they learn to master the tradition of hunting. “Mentoring is fundamental to the […]

Homeowner Shoots Suspect Fleeing From Deputies

Homeowner Shoots Suspect Fleeing From Deputies

Sonora, CA…A Tuolumne County deputy attempted to make a traffic stop on a motorcycle early this morning. Brian Reynolds of Placerville evaded deputies and led a short pursuit into a neighborhood on Cavalieri Road, where he ditched his motorcycle in some bushes. To avoid capture, Reynolds attempted to force his way into a Sonora home […]

Black Mass Review: Gangster’s Paradise? ~ By Brett Bunge

Black Mass Review: Gangster’s Paradise? ~ By Brett Bunge

Hollywood, CA…Near the beginning of Black Mass, Johnny Depp, portraying Boston crime boss James “Whitey” Bulger, tells his young son that he should only “punch someone when no one is looking.” It’s an apt statement to describe the elder Bulger, who lingers in the background until it’s time to strike. It also applies to the […]

General Mills Issues Voluntary Recall Of Cheerios & Honey Nut Cheerios Cereal Produced At Its Lodi Plant

General Mills Issues Voluntary Recall Of Cheerios & Honey Nut Cheerios Cereal Produced At Its Lodi Plant

Lodi, CA…General Mills is voluntarily recalling several days of production of Cheerios and Honey Nut Cheerios cereal produced at its Lodi, California facility on certain dates in July of this year because of an undeclared allergen – wheat – with potential adverse health effects. Because this recall relates to an undeclared allergen, this is a Class I […]

CDSS Announces Disaster CalFresh (D – CalFresh) Federally Known As The Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D – SNAP) Relief For Calaveras County

CDSS Announces Disaster CalFresh (D – CalFresh) Federally Known As The Disaster  Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D – SNAP) Relief  For Calaveras County

Calaveras County, CA…The California Department of Social Services has announced Calaveras County is eligible to receive CalFresh Disaster Assistance under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act. The Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service, has approved Calaveras County for the Disaster CalFresh (D-CalFresh) as a result of the September 9, 2015 […]

Vehicle Accident Obyrnes Ferry Rd and Hwy 108 – Updated

Vehicle Accident Obyrnes Ferry Rd and Hwy 108 – Updated

Jamestown Ca CHP LIVE CAD is reporting a multi vehicle involved accident at Obyrnes Ferry Rd and Hwy 108. Please use caution in the area for the next 3 hours. VEH ACCIDENT TCU TC MULTI VEH INVOLVED Incident: 00116 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Obyrnes Ferry Rd / Sr108 Loc Desc: NEAR GEORGE REED PLANT […]

President Obama On The Trans-Pacific Partnership

President Obama On The Trans-Pacific Partnership

Washington, DC…I’ve spent every day of my presidency fighting to grow our economy and strengthen our middle class. That means making sure our workers have a fair shot to get ahead here at home, and a fair chance to compete around the world. My approach to trade has been guided by a unifying principle: leveling […]

Tuolumne County Sheriff On Potential Violence At Summerville High School

Tuolumne County Sheriff On Potential Violence At Summerville High School

Sonora, CA… It is very important for the public to understand this is a very sensitive and complex case. It is particularly unsettling when our most precious assets, which are our students and their teachers, are targets for violence. It would not have been possible to move forward with the investigation without the cooperation of […]

Rosendo Gregory Rojas Oct. 7, 1990 – Sept. 11, 2015

Rosendo Gregory Rojas Oct. 7, 1990 – Sept. 11, 2015

Angels Camp, CA…A Gathering of Remmembrance for Rosendo Gregory Rojas, 1990 – 2015 will be held on October 18th from 12-4pm at Utica Park in Angels Camp. Please join family and friends as we celebrate the life of a most special beautiful soul. Please bring your memories in writing as keepsakes for “His-Story” for the […]

Fuddruckers to Provide Free Lunch in San Andreas Today for Residents Impacted by Butte Fire

Fuddruckers to Provide Free Lunch in San Andreas Today for Residents Impacted by Butte Fire

San Andreas, CA…In coordination with Calaveras County and the American Red Cross, the Fuddruckers’ food trailer will be at the Disaster Recover Center on Monday, October 5, 2015 at noon providing free lunch for up to 500 residents. The community event is to be held at the Government Complex at 891 Mountain Ranch Rd, San […]

The Grapeful Dead Stomp The Competition & Take Top Grape Stomp Honors ~ Lots Of Video & Photos

The Grapeful Dead Stomp The Competition & Take Top Grape Stomp Honors ~ Lots Of Video & Photos

Murphys, CA…The Grapeful Dead stomping team of Jennifer & Dale Marcum took the 2015 Championships with a stunning total of 18.31 lbs of juice.  After round after round of preliminary stomps, two semifinal heats and the championship round it was The Grapeful Dead from Los Gatos, Sushi & Waswabi from Hercules, Don’t Stop Till You […]

Vehicle Accident Old Priest Grade Groveland – Updated

Vehicle Accident Old Priest Grade Groveland – Updated

Groveland Ca. CHP LIVE CAD is reporting a Multi Vehicle Accident near the top of Old Priest Grade. Please use caution for the next dew hours in the area effected. Incident: 00482 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr120 / Old Priest Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.813975 -120.271992 Detail Information4:12 PM 9 [27] A61-002 2 VEHS INVD […]

The Big Keepsake Ornament Debut Is This Weekend At Middleton’s Gold Crown Hallmark

The Big Keepsake Ornament Debut Is This Weekend At Middleton’s Gold Crown Hallmark

Angels Camp, CA…This Weekend, at Middleton’s Gold Crown Hallmark capture the memories and share the fun at Keepsake Ornament Debut!! Join Middleton’s Hallmark to Celebrate and be the first to see over 100 New Memories!! Barbie’s Back First In Series! Hear the sound of the Holiday Darth Vader, Frozen’s Let It Go and a Classic […]

Bret Harte Bullfrogs Defeat Summerville Bears 29-28 Friday Night ~ Photos By Jeff Rasmussen

Bret Harte Bullfrogs Defeat Summerville Bears 29-28 Friday Night ~ Photos By Jeff Rasmussen

Angels Camp, CA…The Bret Harte Bullfrogs hosted the Summerville Bears in a Mother Lode League Football match up Friday night. After falling into a two touchdown hole early in the game the Frogs clawed their way back into the game and held off the Bears in a last minute try for a two point conversion. […]

October Brings More Openers for Upland Game Birds Throughout the State

October Brings More Openers for Upland Game Birds Throughout the State

Sacramento Ca While some upland game bird hunting opportunities started in September, the fall hunting season gains momentum in the coming weeks, with the early pheasant archery season opening on Oct. 10 and quail, chukar and snipe opening statewide on Oct. 17. “The hot summers of California’s mediterranean climate finally give way to fall temperatures […]

Artists Sought for 2015 California Upland Game Bird Stamp Art Contest

Artists Sought for 2015 California Upland Game Bird Stamp Art Contest

Sacramento Ca The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is conducting an art contest to select the design for the state’s 2015-2016 upland game bird stamp. This year’s stamp will feature the ring-necked pheasant. The California Upland Game Bird Stamp Art Contest is open to all U.S. residents 18 years and over. Entries will […]

Vegetation Fire Wilseyville – CONTAINED

Vegetation Fire Wilseyville – CONTAINED

Wilseyville Ca CalFire along with West Point Fire and Aircraft from Columbia AAB are currently working a Vegetation Fire East off Blue Mountain Road in the Dutch Creek/Licking Fork Drainage area off Mitchel Mine Road. 2 acres at this time with good progress being made. More details as they become available. Update: Per #Creek IC […]