Traffic & Bovine Update….Vehicles Almost Hitting Cow in Roadway Near Obyrnes Ferry Rd / Main St

Traffic & Bovine Update….Vehicles Almost Hitting Cow in Roadway Near Obyrnes Ferry Rd / Main St

Copperopolis, CA…On a stretch of roadway located at the intersection of Obyrnes Ferry Road and Main Street, a cow was reported to be in the roadway. At approximately 11:59 AM, the cow was causing a hazard for vehicles, which were almost hitting the large animal. A rancher was advised of the situation and planned to […]

A Bit of Wisdom from Baltasar Gracián

A Bit of Wisdom from Baltasar Gracián

“Two kinds of people are good at foreseeing danger: those who have learned at their own expense, and the clever people who learn a great deal at the expense of others.” ~ Baltasar Gracián 8 January 1601 – 6 December 1658 “Never open the door to a lesser evil, for other and greater ones invariably […]

Winter Returns with a Vengeance Next Few Days! Forecasts, Winter Storm, Flood & Wind Warnings Below.

Winter Returns with a Vengeance Next Few Days!  Forecasts, Winter Storm, Flood & Wind Warnings Below.

Arnold, CA…Detailed NWS forecast for the West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada. Today, Mostly cloudy. Breezy. At lower elevations, a slight chance of rain early in the morning. A chance of rain and snow late in the morning, then a chance of heavy snow showers and a slight chance of rain showers early in the afternoon. […]

Calaveras County Opens Warming Centers & Seeks Damage Reports

Calaveras County Opens Warming Centers & Seeks Damage Reports

San Andreas, CA…The County announced that they will be staffing a warming center at the San Andreas Library located at 1299 Gold Hunter Rd., San Andreas CA. The center will be open from 9AM to 5PM beginning Saturday January 7, 2023 through Tuesday January 10, 2023. The Arnold and Murphys branch libraries will be open […]

Hey Good People! 220 Inches of Pure Mountain Fun So Far this Season! Come Up and Play!

Hey Good People!  220 Inches of Pure Mountain Fun So Far this Season!  Come Up and Play!

Bear Valley, CA…Hey Good People! So…The system arriving today has a warm front which is helping the surface gradient hand to tighten up bringing winds on average in the upper 20’s and gusting into the mid to upper 30’s today. 1-3″ of snow is expected to fall today then later this evening things ram up […]

Kevin McCarthy Elected House Speaker

Kevin McCarthy Elected House Speaker

Washington, DC…After round after round of votes another Californian was elected Speaker of the House. Early on Saturday morning East Coast time enough GOP congressmen voted present to lower the threshold to push in across the majority line. Republican Kevin McCarthy will lead a GOP house after the end of the Nancy Pelosi era. Speaker […]

IRS Audits Few Millionaires But Targeted Many Low-Income Families in FY 2022

IRS Audits Few Millionaires But Targeted Many Low-Income Families in FY 2022

Syracuse, NY…Former President Trump was not alone in having returns he filed while he was President allegedly escape detailed scrutiny by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). While the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act provides the IRS with a large expansion of future funding to beef up audits of the rich, last year IRS revenue agents were only able […]

Traffic Update….Possible Injury Collision Blocking Lanes on Hwy 4 Between Avery & Arnold

Traffic Update….Possible Injury Collision Blocking Lanes on Hwy 4 Between Avery & Arnold

Avery, CA…Traffic Update….Possible Injury Collision Blocking Lanes on Hwy 4 Between Avery & Arnold. Traffic collision on State Route 4 near the Avery Hotel Road intersection. The collision involved a gray Ram 2500 pickup truck and a Ford pickup truck, and resulted in major front-end damage to both vehicles. It appears that emergency services were […]

The Economy Added 223,000 Jobs in December

The Economy Added 223,000 Jobs in December

Washington, DC…Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 223,000 in December, and the unemployment rate edged down to 3.5 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Notable job gains occurred in leisure and hospitality, health care, construction, and social assistance. This news release presents statistics from two monthly surveys. The household survey measures labor […]

Governor Newsom Proclaims State of Emergency and Mobilizes State Government Ahead of Winter Storms

Governor Newsom Proclaims State of Emergency and Mobilizes State Government Ahead of Winter Storms

Sacramento, CA…Working to protect Californians from the incoming winter storms, Governor Gavin Newsom proclaimed a state of emergency throughout California to support the ongoing response to recent winter storms.  The emergency proclamation supports emergency relief efforts including authorizing the mobilization of the California National Guard to support disaster response, directing Caltrans to request immediate assistance […]

Calaveras County Board of Supervisors Ratifies Local State of Emergency & Seeks Damage Information

Calaveras County Board of Supervisors Ratifies Local State of Emergency & Seeks Damage Information

San Andreas, CA…Today, the Calaveras County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to ratify the December 31, 2022 Calaveras County Office of Emergency Services Local Emergency Proclamation. Additionally, the County and the City are working together to identify and assist businesses and residents with storm damaged properties. It is extremely important that owners or renters of […]

Reach Your 2023 Fitness Goals with T-Fit & Fitness Pro Rob Tenerowicz

Reach Your 2023 Fitness Goals with T-Fit & Fitness Pro Rob Tenerowicz

Vallecito, CA…Local One on One or Group Training with Fitness Pro Rob Tenerowicz will help you reach your Fitness Goals.  It’s never too late to enjoy the benefits of a strength and conditioning program.  Men and women of any age, and any experience level (even if none) can benefit.  No gym membership required – train […]

Re-Elected Sheriff DiBasilio Begins His Next Term

Re-Elected Sheriff DiBasilio Begins His Next Term

San Andreas, CA…Today re-elected Calaveras County Sheriff Rick DiBasilio was joined by friends, family, members of the Sheriff’s Office and dignitaries to observe him during a ceremonial swearing in ceremony for his next term. With his wife by his side, the oath was administered by Undersheriff Rachelle Whiting. Sheriff DiBasilio was first appointed to office […]

David J. Brown 1952 ~ 2022

David J. Brown 1952 ~ 2022

Sonora, CA… David J. Brown 9/24/1952 – 12/26/2022. David J. Brown, 70, of Sonora, passed away on Monday, December 26, 2022 at Adventist Health Sonora. Arrangements entrusted to Sierra Cremation & Burial Service. www.sierracremationservice.com

Mason A. Thompson 1948 ~ 2023

Mason A. Thompson 1948 ~ 2023

West Point, CA… Mason Anthony Thompson, 74, passed away on January 03, 2023, in West Point, CA. Mason was born on September 02, 1948, in Oakridge, TN. A funeral service will be held at the West Point Cemetery in, West Point CA at a later date. Online condolences can be made at https://www.dieboldfuneral.com/. Funeral arrangements […]

Janice Wilkes 1947 ~ 2022

Janice Wilkes 1947 ~ 2022

Arnold, CA… Janice Wilkes. September 25, 1947 ~ December 31, 2022. 75 Years Old. An obituary is not available at this time for Janice Wilkes. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Janice Wilkes, please visit […]

Rodney James Akeman 1968 ~ 2022

Rodney James Akeman 1968 ~ 2022

Valley Springs, CA… Rodney James Akeman, 54, passed away on December 30, 2022, in Valley Springs, CA. Rodney was born on February 23, 1968, in Stockton, CA. Online condolences can be made at https://www.dieboldfuneral.com/. Funeral arrangements were trusted to San Andreas Memorial Chapel, 254 West St. Charles PO Box 328 San Andreas, CA 95249, (209) […]

Carey Schwartz 1984 ~ 2022

Carey Schwartz 1984 ~ 2022

Vallecito, CA… Carey Schwartz. January 18, 1984 ~ December 28, 2022. 38 Years Old. An obituary is not available at this time for Carey Schwartz. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Carey Schwartz, please visit […]

Raymond M. Hayes 1958 ~ 2022

Raymond M. Hayes 1958 ~ 2022

San Andreas, CA… Raymond M. Hayes. May 7, 1958 ~ December 27, 2022. 64 Years Old. Raymond Mitchell Hayes, 64, passed away on December 27, 2022, in San Andreas, CA. Raymond was born on May 07, 1958, in CA. A funeral service will be held privately. Online condolences can be made at https://www.dieboldfuneral.com/. Funeral arrangements […]

A Bit of Wisdom from King C. Gillette

A Bit of Wisdom from King C. Gillette

“A friend of mine asked why I could not invent something that everybody would use and throw away afterwards, and then come back for more. Except pins, I could think of nothing. The next day I dropped my razor and damaged the edge. Then the idea came.” ~ King Camp Gillette January 5, 1855 – […]