McConnell on Biden’s Afghanistan Collapse: “The Embarrassment of a Superpower Laid Low”

McConnell on Biden’s Afghanistan Collapse: “The Embarrassment of a Superpower Laid Low”

Louisville, KY…U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued the following statement after receiving a Biden Administration briefing on the deteriorating security situation in Afghanistan: “The Biden Administration’s botched exit from Afghanistan including the frantic evacuation of Americans and vulnerable Afghans from Kabul is a shameful failure of American leadership. “The rapid advance of the […]

Speaker Pelosi’s Statement on Afghanistan

Speaker Pelosi’s Statement on Afghanistan

San Francisco, CA…Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement on the situation in Afghanistan: “The President is to be commended for the clarity of purpose of his statement on Afghanistan and the actions he has taken. “The Taliban must know that the world is watching its actions. We are deeply concerned about reports regarding the Taliban’s […]

Multinational Joint Statement on Afghanistan

Multinational Joint Statement on Afghanistan

Washington, DC…The following is the text of a joint statement on Afghanistan initially released by the following: Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Belgium, Burkina Faso, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Côte d’Ivoire, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Estonia, The High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Federated States of Micronesia, […]

Inside View with Utica Water & Power’s Joel Metzger on Water, Power, Drought & Jobs

Inside View with Utica Water & Power’s Joel Metzger on Water, Power, Drought & Jobs

San Andreas, CA…Inside View is the long running public affairs program from Calaveras Community Television. In this episode Utica Water & Power Authority General Manager Joel Metzger lets us know on the latest at one of our local water and power companies. Joel talks about not only water and power but also drought issues that […]

Afghanistan: Guterres Urges Restraint as Taliban Reach Kabul; UN Security Council Set to Meet Monday

Afghanistan: Guterres Urges Restraint as Taliban Reach Kabul; UN Security Council Set to Meet Monday

New York, NY…As the crisis in Afghanistan deepens by the hour, with reports that insurgent forces reached the country’s capital, Kabul, earlier on Sunday, UN Secretary-General António Guterres has urged the Taliban and all other parties “to exercise utmost restraint to protect lives and ensure that humanitarian aid can be addressed.” A note issued to the UN […]

President Joe Biden on Earthquakes Haiti

President Joe Biden on Earthquakes Haiti

Washington, DC…In what is already a challenging time for the people of Haiti, I am saddened by the devastating earthquake that occurred in Saint-Louis du Sud, Haiti this morning. We send our deepest condolences to all those who lost a loved one or saw their homes and businesses destroyed. I have authorized an immediate US […]

Traffic & Bovine Update….Black Calf Laying Next to Fence on Roadway near NSr124 / Sr16

Traffic & Bovine Update….Black Calf Laying Next to Fence on Roadway near NSr124 / Sr16

Plymouth, CA…Traffic & Bovine Update….Black Calf Laying Next to Fence on Roadway near NSr124 / Sr16 Incident: 00333 Type: Live or Dead Animal Location: Sr124 / Sr16 Loc Desc: NB 124 JSO 16 BY ABOUT 3 MI Lat/Lon: 38.453780 -120.872710 Detail Information 5:05 PM 3 [8] CONVERGENCE VINEYARDS / 14650 SR124 – PLYMOUTH / NORTHEAST […]

The Bob Eiseman Jazz Band at Concert in the Parks in San Andreas

The Bob Eiseman Jazz Band at Concert in the Parks in San Andreas

San Andreas, CA…Only July 21st The Bob Eisenman Jazz Band played a wide range of jazz styles including jazz standards, straight ahead jazz, blues, ballads, and Latin jazz. Their music ranges from lush ballads to grooving up-tempo swingers, including songs from the great American song book, as well as jazz classics and tunes from lesser […]

Inmate Walks Away from Vallecito Conservation Camp

Inmate Walks Away from Vallecito Conservation Camp

Vallecito, CA…California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) officials are looking for a minimum-security inmate who walked away from Vallecito Conservation Camp (CC#1) in Calaveras County on Saturday. Torrence Weitzel was last seen at approximately 10:20 a.m. during inmate count on Saturday, Aug. 14, and was unaccounted for at around 12:30 p.m. A search of […]

Traffic Update….Possible Injury Truck Off Roadway Collision Near Sr88 / Plasse Rd

Traffic Update….Possible Injury Truck Off Roadway Collision Near Sr88 / Plasse Rd

Tragedy Springs, CA…Traffic Update….Possible Injury Truck Off Roadway Collision Near Sr88 / Plasse Rd Incident: 00211 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr88 / Plasse Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.650061 -120.130947 Detail Information 12:23 PM 1 [1] TRUCK OO THE RDWY // OCCOPIED BY 2 Unit Information 12:28 PM 4 Unit Cleared 12:27 PM 3 Unit […]

Kioti Tractors & Off Road Vehicles from A1 Sharpening, Give Your Dirt Some Love!

Kioti Tractors & Off Road Vehicles from A1 Sharpening, Give Your Dirt Some Love!

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, […]

Afghan President Flees the Country as Taliban Move on Kabul

Afghan President Flees the Country as Taliban Move on Kabul

Kabul, Afghanistan (AP) — A Taliban official says the group will soon declare the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan from the presidential palace in the capital, Kabul. That was the name of the country under the Taliban government ousted by U.S.-led forces after the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks. The official spoke on condition of anonymity because […]

Traffic Update….Dog Calling AAA Near Mono Way / Tuolumne Rd

Traffic Update….Dog Calling AAA Near Mono Way / Tuolumne Rd

Sonora, CA…Traffic Update….Dog Calling AAA Near Mono Way / Tuolumne Rd. Those pets are getting smarter and smarter. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00154 Type: Traffic Hazard Location: Mono Way / Tuolumne Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.974742 -120.346232 Detail Information 9:34 AM 2 [2] VICS ETA 45 OR LESS 9:18 AM 1 [1] […]

Make Sure Stevenot Winery & Tasting Room is on Your Visit Itinerary

Make Sure Stevenot Winery & Tasting Room is on Your Visit Itinerary

Vallecito & Murphys, CA…Come Enjoy our Patio or Lawn while enjoying wine!! Stevenot Winery is open from Wednesday – Sunday, 11am to 4pm in Vallecito. On Weekends you can drop by the Stevenot Tasting Room on Main Street in Murphys as well. 2849 BATTEN ROAD, VALLECITO, CA 95251 WEDNESDAY – SUNDAY- 11 TO 4 CHARCUTERIE […]

Sender’s Market’s Weekly Ad & Grocery Specials Through August 17th! Shop Local & Save!

Sender’s Market’s Weekly Ad & Grocery Specials Through August 17th! Shop Local & Save!

Mountain Ranch, CA…In 1950, we started out as a family operation with Erich’s father and mother, August and Freida Sender, in a century-old adobe building. The upstairs was home to the Sender family, and the first floor included groceries, a meat market, a bar, and a small eating place called Opa’s Smokehouse. On Christmas morning […]

Traffic Update….Possible Injury Overturned Vehicle Collision Near Cherokee Rd / Carol Ln

Traffic Update….Possible Injury Overturned Vehicle Collision Near Cherokee Rd / Carol Ln

Tuolumne, CA…Traffic Update….Possible Injury Overturned Vehicle Collision Near Cherokee Rd / Carol Ln Incident: 00550 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Cherokee Rd / Carol Ln Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.972218 -120.258530 Detail Information 10:26 PM 6 [11] [Rotation Request Comment] 1039 AFFORDABLE 209-984-2414 10:25 PM 5 [10] 61-152 START 1185 10:25 PM 4 [8] [Notification] [CHP]-CDF […]

Secretary Blinken’s Call with Afghanistan High Council for National Reconciliation Chair Abdullah Abdullah

Secretary Blinken’s Call with Afghanistan High Council for National Reconciliation Chair Abdullah Abdullah

Washington, DC…Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke with Afghan High Council for National Reconciliation Chairman Abdullah Abdullah today to discuss developments in Afghanistan and the urgency of ongoing diplomatic and political efforts to reduce the violence. The Secretary underscored the United States’ commitment to a strong relationship with the Government of Afghanistan and our […]

Traffic Update….(Updated Now Fatal) Injury, Rollover, Off Roadway Collision Near Tiger Creek Rd / Sr88

Traffic Update….(Updated Now Fatal) Injury, Rollover, Off Roadway Collision Near Tiger Creek Rd / Sr88

Buckhorn, CA…Traffic Update….Injury, Rollover, Off Roadway Collision Near Tiger Creek Rd / Sr88 Incident: 00075 Type: Fatality Location: Tiger Creek Rd / Sr88 Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.444578 -120.532385 Detail Information 1:57 PM 28 [99] A94-005 ATR TOOK VEH FOR EVIDENCE 11:10 AM 27 [86] 45-281 CPZ LN 68-69 VIA LL // WILL BE ENRT WHEN […]

Traffic Update….Collision Near Sr4 / W Lake Alpine Rd

Traffic Update….Collision Near Sr4 / W Lake Alpine Rd

Lake Alpine, CA…Traffic Update….Collision Near Sr4 / W Lake Alpine Rd Incident: 00109 Type: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj Location: Sr4 / W Lake Alpine Rd Loc Desc: SR4 AT WOODCHUCK BASIN Lat/Lon: 38.478060 -120.007731 Detail Information 10:04 AM 4 [12] [Rotation Request Comment] **** 1039 SAM BERRI 209-728-3931 **** 10:02 AM 3 [11] 49-5 START 1185 […]

Blagen Road Repair Project Public Meeting Updated Information

Arnold, CA…Blagen Road Repair Project Public Meeting, 10:00 am Saturday, August 14, 2021, Independence Hall Community Center, 1445 Blagen Road, Arnold.  The Calaveras County Department of Public Works is excited to announce that construction for the Blagen Road Repair Project is scheduled to begin on August 30th.  In preparation for construction a public meeting is […]

Calaveras County Road Improvement Project to Cause Traffic Delays in Copperopolis

Calaveras County Road Improvement Project to Cause Traffic Delays in Copperopolis

Calaveras County, CA…Beginning August 16 and continuing through mid-September there will be traffic delays on O’Byrnes Ferry Road at Copper Cove Drive to accommodate an intersection improvement project. Crews will be active during the daylight hours of 7:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Traffic lanes along O’Byrnes Ferry Road will be reduced to […]

Caltrans Traffic Advisories August 15 – 21 in Amador County

Caltrans Traffic Advisories August 15 – 21 in Amador County

Amador County, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform highway construction operations on State Route 104 from the Amador/Sacramento County Line to Sutter Lane beginning Sunday, August 15, through Friday, August 20, 2021, from 7:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. Mototorists should expect 10 minute delays and use alternate routes whenever possible. This work is […]

Caltrans Traffic Advisories August 15-21 Calaveras County

Caltrans Traffic Advisories August 15-21 Calaveras County

Calaveras County, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform various operations next week on State Routes 4 and 49. Work is scheduled to occur as follows: Route 4:One-way traffic control from Pennsylvania Gulch Road to Mitchler Street for pavement work from 8:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 17, 2021, as part of […]

Caltrans Suspends Mountain Counties Bridge Rails Project on Hwy 4, 88, 89 Until Spring 2022

Caltrans Suspends Mountain Counties Bridge Rails Project on Hwy 4, 88, 89 Until Spring 2022

Alpine County, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has suspended the Mountain Counties Bridge Rails project due to the recent Tamarack Fire and seasonal winter suspension in Alpine County. Construction operations will resume in spring 2022 at the following locations: The Silver Creek Bridge on Route 4 between the Centerville Flat and Silver Creek campgrounds. […]

Don’t Miss Justin Moore with Clay Walker at Ironstone Amphitheatre TONIGHT at 8:00 p.m!

Don’t Miss Justin Moore with Clay Walker at Ironstone Amphitheatre TONIGHT at 8:00 p.m!

Murphys, CA…Richter Entertainment Group welcomes you back to live music! Justin Moore with special guest Clay Walker will be playing the beautiful Ironstone Amphitheatre in Murphy’s, CA on August 13th and you do not want to miss it! Gates open at 7:00 pm, show starts at 8:00 pm. Tickets are still available at Ticketmaster.com. Justin […]