California State Parks to Hold Town Hall Meeting on Calaveras Big Trees State Park’s Forest Management Plan

California State Parks to Hold Town Hall Meeting on Calaveras Big Trees State Park’s Forest Management Plan

Arnold, CA…Big Trees Town Hall This Thursday, March 16, 6-8, Virtual or In-person! Get updates on forest management plans and find out when the Park plans its 1300-acre prescribed burn in the South Grove of giant sequoias. California State Parks invites the public to attend a town hall meeting to hear about current and future […]

Prescribed Burn at Jackson Demonstration Site Aims to Improve Acorn Collection

Prescribed Burn at Jackson Demonstration Site Aims to Improve Acorn Collection

Sacramento, CA…The Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) continues to celebrate and learn from traditional cultural practices while honoring the stewardship and heritage of tribal partners in the Jackson Demonstration State Forest. As an extension of this, a prescribed burn at Jackson Demonstration State Forest (JDSF) near Fort Bragg earlier this year was […]

Walter John Robie 1938 – 2023

Walter John Robie 1938 – 2023

Milton, CA…Walter John Robie, 85, passed away February 24, 2023 in Milton, CA. He was born January 23, 1938 in Milton, CA. Walter was a lifelong cattle rancher and director of the Calaveras Cattlemen’s Association, past Agriculture Advisor for Calaveras, County, member of the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Posse, served on the Fish and Game Commission, […]

Take Brownie Home With You Today!!

Take Brownie Home With You Today!!

San Andreas, CA…Meet Brownie (AO55324), an intact male Chocolate Labrador Retriever, estimated to be about 5 years old, and weighing 74 pounds. Brownie is eligible for our 55-5 senior discount program. Mr. Brownie was hit by a car. He is being treated by the vet and healing well. He is an affectionate dog, grateful for the loving […]

Russian Fighter Strikes U.S. Unmanned Aircraft

Russian Fighter Strikes U.S. Unmanned Aircraft

Washington, DC…A Russian Su-27 aircraft struck a U.S. Air Force intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance MQ-9 unmanned aerial vehicle’s propeller, causing U.S. forces to bring it down into international waters of the Black Sea early this morning, according to U.S. Air Force Gen. James B. Hecker, commander, U.S. Air Forces Europe and Air Forces Africa in […]

Inflation Rolls on at 6% Annual Rate

Inflation Rolls on at 6% Annual Rate

Washington, DC…The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) rose 0.4 percent in February on a seasonally adjusted basis, after increasing 0.5 percent in January, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Over the last 12 months, the all items index increased 6.0 percent before seasonal adjustment. The index for shelter was the […]

President Biden, Prime Minister Albanese of Australia, and Prime Minister Sunak of the United Kingdom on the AUKUS Partnership

President Biden, Prime Minister Albanese of Australia, and Prime Minister Sunak of the United Kingdom on the AUKUS Partnership

San Diego, CA…Well, please — if you have a seat, please take it. It’s an honor — honor to be here to welcome Prime Minister Albanese and Prime Minister Sunak. And it’s my honor to welcome you both to the United States as we take the next critical step in advancing the Australia, U.S., UK […]

Hwy 26 Closed in Amador County

Hwy 26 Closed in Amador County

Pioneer, CA…A full closure of SR-26 remains in place for safety due to an unstable boulder identified during removal of fallen trees. SR-26 is closed from Defender Grade Road to Higdon Road. There is no ETO. Please seek alternate route. #Update resuming full closure of the highway for safety due to unstable boulder. No ETO. […]

The 50th Annual Bjornloppet XC Ski Race Weekend is April 15-16

The 50th Annual Bjornloppet XC Ski Race Weekend is April 15-16

Bear Valley, CA…Due to storm-related issues, the 50th Annual Bjornloppet XC Ski Race Weekend is rescheduled to April 15-16, 2023. We hope many of you can join this historic and challenging event. On the upside, California has one of the deepest snowpacks in recent memory. Therefore the Bear Valley Adventure Company anticipates a long spring […]

Proclamation of Local Emergency in Calaveras County Due to Storms

Proclamation of Local Emergency in Calaveras County Due to Storms

San Andreas, CA…Beginning on or about February 23, 2023, winter storms related to an atmospheric river system struck Calaveras County, bringing damaging winds, substantial precipitation including significant snowfall at higher elevations, and flooding, and this system continues to impact the County. John K. Osbourn, Director of Emergency Services, proclaimed that a local emergency exists throughout […]

Mornings with the One Percent™ Will Start at 9am Today! (Supervisors Meeting Replay is Below)

Mornings with the One Percent™ Will Start at 9am Today! (Supervisors Meeting Replay is Below)

Arnold, CA…Mornings with the One Percent™ is live weekday mornings from 7-10am. The premise for the show is that the USDA ranked all 3,142 counties or county equivalents in the USA on a livability or desirability scale based on factors such as climate, scenic beauty, bodies of water for recreation, humidity and much more. All […]

The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors are Back in Action Today

The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors are Back in Action Today

San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors are Back in Action Today. The full agenda is below… Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting 3/14/2023 8:00 AM Board of Supervisors Chambers 891 Mountain Ranch Road   San Andreas, CA 95249   Downloads:  Agenda  Agenda Packet  Video Call to Order Roll Call Closed Session Agenda 1. Pursuant to Govt. Code […]

Interior Department Substantially Reduces Scope of Willow Project

Interior Department Substantially Reduces Scope of Willow Project

Washington, DC…Today, the Interior Department issued a Record of Decision regarding the proposed Willow Master Development Plan in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska (NPR-A). The Department is substantially reducing the size of the project by denying two of the five drill sites proposed by ConocoPhillips, which is seeking to develop oil and gas leases it acquired beginning […]

Governor Newsom Issues Executive Order to Use Floodwater to Recharge and Store Groundwater

Governor Newsom Issues Executive Order to Use Floodwater to Recharge and Store Groundwater

Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom signed an executive order to enable local water agencies and other water users to capture water from the latest round of storms to recharge state groundwater supplies. The order suspends regulations and restrictions on permitting and use to enable water agencies and water users to divert flood stage water for the […]

Gary Fresno Joses, 1947 – 2023

Gary Fresno Joses, 1947 – 2023

Mountain Ranch, CA…Gary Fresno Joses, 75, of Mountain Ranch, loving Husband, Father, Grandfather, Brother, Uncle, and friend to many ascended to his heavenly home while surrounded by his family on Tuesday, March 7, 2023. Gary was born to Howard and Margaret Joses on October 2, 1947. He was the youngest of four children. Gary graduated […]

Withdrawal of Areas off the United States Arctic Coast of the Outer Continental Shelf from Oil or Gas Leasing

Withdrawal of Areas off the United States Arctic Coast of the Outer Continental Shelf from Oil or Gas Leasing

Washington, DC…Consistent with principles of responsible public stewardship, and (1) with due consideration of the irreplaceable marine and coastal environments — including for marine mammals, other wildlife, wildlife habitat, scientific research, and Alaska Native subsistence use — of the Beaufort Sea area of the Outer Continental Shelf; (2) independently with due consideration of the vulnerability […]

President Biden on Maintaining a Resilient Banking System

President Biden on Maintaining a Resilient Banking System

Washington, DC…Good morning, everyone. Before I leave for California, I want to briefly speak about what’s happening to Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank. Today, thanks to the quick action of my administration over the past few days, Americans can have confidence that the banking system is safe. Your deposits will be there when you […]

Yosemite to Remain Closed Through March 16 & Possibly Longer

Yosemite to Remain Closed Through March 16 & Possibly Longer

Yosemite, CA…Yosemite National Park will remain closed through Thursday, March 16—possibly longer. A partial reopening on March 17 is a best-case scenario. Another storm system is forecast starting today, with additional storms forecast next week, all of which could result in further impacts to the park. Conditions will be evaluated on a daily basis and […]

Traffic & Bovine Update….Cow Out Near Algerine Rd & Twist

Traffic & Bovine Update….Cow Out Near Algerine Rd & Twist

Jamestown, CA…Traffic & Bovine Update….Cow Out Near Algerine Rd & Twist Incident: 00152 Type: Animal Hazard Location: 12670 Algerine Rd Loc Desc: X TWIST Lat/Lon: 37.920741 -120.401769 Detail Information 10:36 AM 2 [3] 1039 61-1 10:33 AM 1 [1] 1 BRO COW Unit Information 10:54 AM 2 Unit Enroute 10:54 AM 1 Unit Assigned

Mornings with the One Percent™ Will Start at 9am Today! This Morning’s Replay is Below

Mornings with the One Percent™ Will Start at 9am Today!  This Morning’s Replay is Below

Arnold, CA…Mornings with the One Percent™ is live weekday mornings from 7-10am. The premise for the show is that the USDA ranked all 3,142 counties or county equivalents in the USA on a livability or desirability scale based on factors such as climate, scenic beauty, bodies of water for recreation, humidity and much more. All […]

Covid-19 Boosters, Flu Shots & Other Vaccines Available from Sunrise Pharmacy

Covid-19 Boosters, Flu Shots & Other Vaccines Available from Sunrise Pharmacy

Valley Springs, CA…Test to Treat Covid-19 Program. If you have been exposed to Covid-19 and are at elevated risk for severe illness, you can now get free same-day testing and free antiviral medication. Treatment should start as soon as possible. Call the pharmacy anytime if you have questions. Available Covid-19 Booster Shots Moderna Bivalent Pfizer […]

Master Your Cross Country Skiing Skills at Bear Valley Adventure Company

Master Your Cross Country Skiing Skills at Bear Valley Adventure Company

Bear Valley, CA…A return of the popular cross country ski clinics with Judy Bettencourt. These clinics are designed to be taken as a series, or à la carte, and are open to all abilities with previous striding or skating experience. Visit our website for details and registration bvadventures.com/events

Move that Snow with Kioti Tractors & Off Road Vehicles from A1 Sharpening!

Move that Snow with Kioti Tractors & Off Road Vehicles from A1 Sharpening!

San Andreas, CA…A-1 has been Serving Calaveras county, central California valley and surrounding areas since 2007. They offer full service repair and sales of tractors, mowers, trimmers, chainsaws, logsplitters, generators and rototillers. In addition, they provide sharpening service for chainsaws, mower blades and circular saw blades. They are located at 660 E. St. Charles St, […]

The Pickled Porch Cafe in Angels Camp

The Pickled Porch Cafe in Angels Camp

Angels Camp, CA…Welcome to The Pickled Porch Cafe. Open Wednesday-Friday 10-3 Saturday 10-4 Sunday 10-3. Sit back, relax and enjoy a wonderful mean on the porch. Their full menu is below… The Pickled Porch Cafe 1192 S. Main Street Angels Camp, CA (209) 890-3650 Pickledporchcafe@yahoo.com ThePineTree.net would like to thank The Pickled Porch Cafe for […]