Washington, D.C….Speaker Nancy Pelosi today named her appointments to a bipartisan Select Committee to examine and report upon the facts and causes relating to the terrorist mob attack on the United States Capitol Complex on January 6th, 2021. “January 6th was one of the darkest days in our nation’s history, with five people killed, 140 […]
Sonora, CA…As many of you recall, the Crystal Falls Lake was drained in late April after detectives obtained leads related to Troy Galloway’s disappearance. Two weeks ago, detectives began the search of the lakebed. After a search spanning six days, no human remains were found. The search included an ROV submersible sonar scan when the […]
Placerville, CA… Holiday weekends are always an active time for human caused fire starts, and an important reminder that fireworks are prohibited on public lands – every forest, every campsite, every day. Campfire restrictions are currently in effect due to severe drought conditions and will remain in effect for the duration of the 2021 fire […]
Arnold, CA… Clean – up volunteers needed Monday, July 5th, 2021 at 9:30 AM for U.S. Forest Services! Please check in at the Spicer Sno-Park. Come join us to clean up trash left behind in campgrounds, non-established campgrounds, and alongside the roadways after the busy holiday weekend. All cleaning supplies provided. All volunteers who check […]
Big Oak Flat, CA…#VernalFire [update] Firefighters aggressively fought the fire today and have achieved containment of the fire. Thank you to Tuolumne County Fire Department volunteer Robert Anzar for these photos from today’s efforts.—— Between Priest-Coulterville Rd. and Merrell Rd. Big Oak Flat (Tuolumne County)
Amador County, CA… Amador County Public Health reports 13 more cases of COVID-19 since last Tuesday’s update, bringing the total laboratory confirmed case count to 1,851. The new cases include 8 males and 5 females, 1 child under the age of 18, 1 aged 18-49, 2 aged 50-64, 9 age 65 and above; 4 living […]
Columbia, CA…Traffic Update…..Possible Injury Three Vehicle Collision near Sr49 / Parrots Ferry Rd Ofr Incident: 00555 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr49 / Parrots Ferry Rd Ofr Loc Desc: NEAR COLUMBIA TURN OFF Lat/Lon: 38.013568 -120.394522 Detail Information 10:04 PM 9 [16] VEH INTO DITCH ON WEST SIDE OF RDWY 10:04 PM 8 [15] [Notification] […]
Washington, DC…President Biden:(Audio turned off.) (In progress) — proud of our Cabinet. And they’re all here today. They all want to be engaged. They all want to help. And so, hopefully we’re going to get into some exchanges going down the line here. I want to thank you all again for being in the support […]
Big Oak Flat, CA…Firefighters on ground and air are working a vegetation fire in the area. CHP working traffic control in the Priest Coulterville area. At last report tankers were on a load and hold at Columbia which usually means they are close to getting a handle on this one. Earlier from CAL FIRE TCU […]
Angels Camp, CA…Calaveras Community Foundation (CCF) awarded Career and Technical Training (C&TT) scholarships to a total of six high school students recently., Awards Nights were held in late May and early June. Three Calaveras High School students, two Bret Harte High School students and one Mountain Oaks student each received $1,500. Calaveras High School students […]
This morning Sheriff Rick DiBasilio lead a swearing in ceremony for recently promoted and newly hired Sheriff’s Office employees: Pictured from left to right: Jacob Blagg – new hire Deputy Sheriff, Ty Seawell – promoted from Deputy to Corporal, Jim Moser – promoted from Corporal to Sergeant, Greg Stark – promoted from Sergeant to Lieutenant, […]
Washington, D.C…As he continues to move at an historic pace with respect to judicial nominees, the President is announcing eight new candidates for the federal bench and one new candidate for District of Columbia courts, all of whom are extraordinarily qualified, experienced, and devoted to the rule of law and our Constitution. These choices also […]
Washington, D.C…Greetings from the White House. President Macron, President López Obrador, Mis- — (applause) —PRESIDENT MACRON: Big applause to welcome you. VICE PRESIDENT HARRIS: (Laughs.) Merci beaucoup. It is — it is wonderful to be with you. President Macron, Mr. Secretary-General, Madam Executive Director, Shantel, and the Youth Task Force: Thank you for convening this […]
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 […]
Arnold, CA…In addition to our shuttle service, we’ve added a map to view parking spaces for the parade! You’ll want to arrive early as spots are limited. Click here to see the map, or click on the images below.
“There are known knowns. These are things we know that we know. There are known unknowns. That is to say, there are things that we know we don’t know. But there are also unknown unknowns. There are things we don’t know we don’t know.” Donald Rumsfeld July 9, 1932 – June 29, 2021
Washington, DC…Ever since the Magna Carta, it has been a settled principle of good governance that the power that appropriates public funds should not be the same power that spends them. This principle is at the heart of our Constitution: the separation of powers. Simply speaking, it is mother’s rule writ large. Mother has one […]
Philadelphia, PA….The Pennsylvania Supreme Court overturned Bill Cosby’s sexual assault conviction. Following is the summary paragraph from the Court’s Decision. “However, the discretion vested in our Commonwealth’s prosecutors, however vast, does not mean that its exercise is free of the constraints of due process. When an unconditional charging decision is made publicly and with the […]
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 […]
Arnold, CA…Big Trees Market is working hard to keep the shelves stocked for you! They have also implemented enhanced safety, cleaning and social distancing procedures in the store. These include plastic shields between staff and public in the checkstands. Click on an image below for full sized version.
Angels Camp & Murphys, CA…Angels Food and Sierra Hills Markets Weekly Ad June 30 ~ July 6. Our Weekly Meat, Produce, Deli, Cheese and Bakery Specials. Shop Local ~ Buy Local Quality Food and Hometown Service.
Weed, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom traveled to Siskiyou County yesterday where he was briefed by fire and emergency management officials responding to the Lava Fire, which has burned more than 13,300 acres. Earlier today, the state secured federal assistance to help ensure the availability of vital resources to combat the fire, which has forced evacuations in the […]
White Pines, CA…The Show will go on in 2021! Official State Reopening timing will affect permitting on Hwy 4 & force a change of parade route from down Hwy 4 to Blagen Road. GABA’s 40th Independence Day Parade, July 3rd at 10:00 am Blagen Road, White Pines. Parade Route: Independence Hall to Hazel Fischer Elementary. […]
La Crosse, Wisconsin…Good afternoon. Thank you, Laurie. Please, please, please sit down. I once said that to a big crowd; it was in the evening. I said, “Please, sit down.” And there were no seats. They were out in a football field. (Laughter.) And the press pointed out, “Biden is losing it.” (Laughter.) Well, I […]
Meyers, CA…On June 24th, 2021 at 10:39 PM, the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a bear threat at a residence in Meyers. A citizen reported that they were attacked by a bear inside of the residence and that they had to shoot the bear with a firearm out of self-defense. The […]
Sacramento, CA…Fourth of July is synonymous for sun, fun, barbequing, and fireworks. CAL FIRE is reminding everyone to do their part to have a safe holiday and help prevent fires and injuries caused by fireworks. According to the National Fire Protection Association, two out of five fires on the 4th of July are caused by […]