Sonora, CA…A couple of weeks ago the Mother Lode Fairgrounds were filled with vendors, booths, displays and more featuring mostly local businesses providing services in the area. The vendors we spoke with were upbeat on the local economy. One great story is Don Smith’s RockON Propane Tank Covers. Not only did they have their familiar […]
Washington, DC…Hi, everybody. In my State of the Union Address, I talked about pizza. More specifically, I talked about a pizza chain in Minneapolis – Punch Pizza – whose owner, John Soranno, made the business decision to give his employees a raise to ten bucks an hour… A couple weeks ago, I got a letter […]
San Andreas, CA…On Thursday, May 1, 2014, the Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit of the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection ( CAL FIRE) will require burn permits for any outdoor burning within State Responsibility Areas of Tuolumne County, Calaveras County, Eastern Stanislaus County and Eastern San Joaquin County. Due to the exceptionally dry conditions, burning will […]
Avery, CA…On Wednesday evening the VUSD board meeting was filled to overflowing. The VUSD classified employees are seeking to receive what they perceive as a long overdue pay raise and also the recognition of their contributions to the VUSD Students. Enclosed on the second page is the entire letter that was submitted to the board […]
Sonora, CA….In something we don’t see often a non-injury accident on Sr49 / Shaws Flat Rd a Jeep Wrangler & A Honda Pilot have gotten together. The accident has now been moved off the roadway but the problem was changed from a murder and downgraded to and non-injury accident. Now there is a downgrade in […]
Angels Camp, CA…Stop by Calaveras Humane Society’s Thrift Store Cat Adoption Center in Angels Camp, located in Angels Town Center (240 S. Main St./Hwy 49). We will be open Thursday through Saturday, 11am to 5pm. Come in and meet some kitties! Click on Photo to view more of our cats at www.KittyCATalog.org JACK is a […]
Arnold & Angels Camp, CA…Hawaiian Days Are Here At The CHS Thrift Stores In Angels Camp & Arnold. Our spacious Angels Camp CHS Thrift Store is located in Angels Towne Center (240 S. Main St./Hwy 49) in Angels Camp next to Save Mart Supermarket. Store hours are Monday–Saturday, 11:00am to 6:00pm (closed Sunday). Contact the […]
San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras River Academy/Mountain Oaks Played host to the Calveras County Spelling Bee on April 24th, 2014. The Top Two Winners Heading to State are Cleriza Estoesta from Toyon Middle School & Max Stickels from Toyon Middle School. The 6TH Grade Winners were Kinlye Apley from Christian Family Learning Center. 2nd Place went […]
Murphys, CA…We recently had the pleasure to spend a few minutes watching Tonja Peterson roast batches of coffee for Gold Country Roasters. She brings an artist’s touch and craftsman’s skill to each batch. The temperature and duration of each batch is charted and reviewed to ensure the best tasting coffee for their customers. She roasts […]
Yosemite National Park, March 4, 2014 – Trekking to one of Yosemite National Park’s secret spots on the summer solstice, exploring areas within the park affected by last year’s Rim Fire, and photographing rainbows at night created by waterfalls are among the nearly 50 Outdoor Adventures for 2014 unveiled by Yosemite Conservancy. “Yosemite Conservancy’s Outdoor Adventures are a compelling […]
Fort Worth, TX…RadioShack Corporation (NYSE: RSH) today reported results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2013. Joseph C. Magnacca, chief executive officer, said, “Our fourth quarter financial results were driven by a holiday season characterized by lower store traffic, intense promotional activity particularly in consumer electronics, a very soft mobility marketplace and a few […]
Arnold, CA…Bristol’s Ranch House Cafe opened it’s doors last Monday night for an Ice Cream Social led by District 3 Supervisor candidate Michael Oliveira. Other candidates for county office attended as well including Candidates for Judge Grant Barrett & Dana Pfeil. The economy, jobs, law enforcement and more topped the discussion topics.
Valley Springs, CA…Local MMA Fighter and now IFC Champion Nick Kohring received his Championship belt last Saturday night at the Pizza Factory in Valley Springs. The community came together to honor one of their own on his success. He will be wasting no time in defending his new hardware. Tomorrow at the Feather Falls Casino […]
San Francisco, CA…Rare coin experts, Kagin’s Inc., today announced that a treasure of over 1400 rare U.S. gold coins has been discovered buried on private property in California’s gold region. The treasure was found by a couple on their property while taking their dog on its daily walk. It is believed to be the greatest […]
Washington, DC…Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel has proposed cuts in military spending that include further reductions in troop strength and force structure in every military service in the coming year as part of an effort to prioritize U.S. strategic interests in the face of reduced resources after more than a decade of war. Defense Secretary Chuck […]