Washington, DC…President Joe Biden announced his intent to nominate the following 17 individuals to serve in key roles: Michael Carpenter, Nominee for U.S. Representative to the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), with rank of Ambassador, Claire Cronin, Nominee for Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Ireland, Jack Markell, Nominee for Representative of the […]
Jamestown, CA…Traffic Update….Overturned Vehicle Near Chicken Ranch Rd / SR108 Incident: 00046 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Chicken Ranch Rd / SR108 Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.935047 -120.443128 Detail Information 6:45 AM 17 [33] [CHP] has closed their incident [210624MR00048] 6:16 AM 16 [29] [Rotation Request Comment] 1039 AFFORDABLE 209-984-2414 6:15 AM 15 [28] [Rotation Request […]
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Washington, DC…Mariam Taha Thompson, 62, formerly of Rochester, Minnesota, was sentenced today to 23 years in prison for delivering classified national defense information to aid a foreign government. As part of her March 26 guilty plea, Thompson admitted that she believed that the classified national defense information that she was passing to a Lebanese national […]
Washington, DC…The Department of Justice announced it will launch five cross-jurisdictional firearms trafficking strike forces within the next 30 days to help reduce violent crime by addressing illegal gun trafficking in significant firearms trafficking corridors. Tomorrow, the Attorney General will discuss with the President, law enforcement officials, and local and community leaders, this initiative, which, […]
Washington, DC… The U.S. Small Business Administration announced today that it is reconvening the Council on Underserved Communities (CUC) under the authority of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA). In conjunction with the Biden-Harris Administration’s agenda, the restoration of the Council will help support the SBA’s prioritization of equity across its programs and initiatives. The […]
Sacramento, CA…California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced his sponsorship of AB 488, legislation that would provide critical oversight of charitable fundraising on internet platforms. The bill, authored by Assemblywoman Jacqui Irwin and sponsored by Attorney General Bonta, would authorize the California Department of Justice to exercise supervision over charitable fundraising occurring on internet platforms […]
Oakland, CA…California Attorney General Rob Bonta today applauded the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Lange v. California, placing important safeguards on the circumstances in which police officers can enter a home without a warrant. While the Supreme Court has historically allowed warrantless entries whenever police are in “hot pursuit” of a suspected felon, today’s decision […]
Washington, DC…Good afternoon, Mr. President. It’s good to be here with you, and with local elected and community leaders, and with representatives of law enforcement. Protecting our communities from violent crime is a top priority for the Department of Justice and one of our most important responsibilities. I’m glad the President brought us together today […]
Washington, DC… The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the award of more than $130 million in grants to develop, modernize and diversify Registered Apprenticeship Programs in 15 states and to establish Registered Apprenticeship Technical Assistance Centers of Excellence in three states and Washington, D.C., to provide technical expertise and services and accelerate the expansion of […]
Sonora, CA…Traffic Update…Possible Injury Collision on S Fork Rd / Longeway Rd Incident: 00315 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: S Fork Rd / Longeway Rd Loc Desc: 22263 S FORK Lat/Lon: 38.026277 -120.254111 Detail Information 4:47 PM 8 [17] [Notification] [CHP]-CDF IS 97 // UNK EXT OF INJURIES BUT WILL NEED 1185 HEAVY WRECKER FOR […]
The staff at the fairgrounds is a group of dedicated, amazing people. It is a privilege to work beside them. This last week was not an exception. The Calaveras Celtic Heritage Celebration was our first large rental since the pandemic. Usually held in March, last weekend the Celtic Faire experienced triple digits. They are an […]
Angels Camp, CA…Traffic Update…Possible Injury Collision on Hwy 49 Near Carson Hill Incident: 00237 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr49 / Carson Hill Loc Desc: NB BTWN CARSON HILL and STEVENOT BRIDGE Lat/Lon: 38.027778 -120.506667 Detail Information 3:27 PM 4 [9] 1039 CAL SO 3:26 PM 3 [2] VEH WENT OFF ON THE WEST SIDE […]
Murphys, CA…SHRIMP IS BACK IN THE PARK! Angels-Murphys Rotary’s community service programs depend on our one annual fundraiser, the SHRIMP (& Pasta) FEED! We’ll be serving a bounteous meal with three kinds of shrimp, a full bar, Magic Card Raffle with cash prizes and a live band to groove to! Our huge SILENT AUCTION will […]
Copperopolis, CA…Traffic Update….Big Rig Stuck on Guardrail South Side of O Brynes Ferry Bridge Incident: 00220 Type: Traffic Hazard Location: Obyrnes Ferry Rd / Old O Byrnes Ferry Rd Loc Desc: SB Lat/Lon: 37.895150 -120.565097 Detail Information 2:07 PM 3 [5] 1039 OFC 1:56 PM 2 [3] SEMI TK STUCK ON THE GUARD RAIL 1:56 […]
Amador County, CA… Amador County Public Health reports 17 more cases of COVID-19 since last Tuesday’s update, bringing the total laboratory confirmed case count to 1,838. The new cases include 12 males and 5 females, 12 aged 18-49, 2 aged 50-64, 3 age 65 and above; 7 residing in Ione, 1 living in Jackson, 1 […]
Oakland, CA… California Attorney General Rob Bonta and San Diego County District Attorney Summer Stephan announced on June 14th, 2021 that Paul Flanagan was sentenced to 357 days of house arrest and ordered to pay $500,000 in restitution for defrauding thousands of U.S. Navy sailors in San Diego County through a tax and insurance scheme. […]
Angels Camp, CA…A benefit for two local non-profit organizations on the front lines of our communities, helping people who are food or housing insecure and need a “hand up” to reach stability. Here are some items from the auction! The Goin Fishin’ Fun Bundle! Chef’s Dinner for Six! 4-Night Stay in South Lake Tahoe […]
Washington, D.C. – House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy (CA-23) spoke at a press conference today with Republican Whip Steve Scalise (LA-01), Republican Conference Chair Elise Stefanik (NY-21), Lead Republican of House Foreign Affairs Michael McCaul (TX-10), Ranking Member James Comer (KY-01), Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), and Congressman Dan Crenshaw (TX-02) about House Republicans’ roadmap to […]
Stockton, CA… Project Will Upgrade Three Additional Bridges in Alpine County. The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will conduct bridge rail upgrades and a bridge replacement project at four locations on State Routes 4, 88 and 89 within forested areas of the Sierra Nevada near Markleeville in Alpine County. This project will upgrade bridge rails […]
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 […]
Sonora, CA…Two drowning victims were recovered from New Melones Lake yesterday afternoon. Thank you Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office for assisting us with this incident. Our hearts go out to the family and friends of the two victims. More information will be released as it becomes available. **ORIGINAL** Since the beginning of May 2021, the Tuolumne […]
Sonora, CA…Earlier this morning…”The scene remains active as detectives are conducting an investigation. The suspect is in custody but details surrounding the incident are not fully known at this time. There are two victims who sustained non-life threatening injuries. **ORIGINAL** Deputies on scene at Cascade Mobile Home Park for a reported shooting. Please avoid the […]
Atlanta, GA…One of the more famous ethologists in recent decades was John B. Calhoun, best known for his mouse experiments in the 1960s. To what extent do the mouse utopia lessons apply to humans? Signs in national and state parks all over America warn visitors, “Please Don’t Feed the Animals.” Some of those government-owned parks […]
Washington, DC…The US Supreme Court upheld the current Fourth Amendment protections and refused to expand the scope of police rights to enter a home without a warrant. Under the Fourth Amendment pursuit of a fleeing misdemeanor suspect does not always or categorically qualify as an exigent circumstance justifying a warrantless entry into a home. Justice […]
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 23 ~ 29. Our Weekly Meat, Produce, Deli, Cheese and Bakery Specials. Shop Local ~ Buy Local Quality Food and Hometown Service.
San Andreas, CA… Music in the Parks Returns to Calaveras County: After last year’s summer of silence in the parks, we’re all itching for some good times. And thankfully, music returns to Calaveras County on Wednesday evenings from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. with the Calaveras Arts Council’s long-standing admission-free Music in the Parks concert series. […]
Angels Camp, CA…(Frogtown, USA)…The event is a Friends of the Calaveras County Fair fundraiser. All proceeds benefit improvements to the Fairgrounds. The show is at 5:30 p.m., Gates open at 3 p.m. There will be food and beverage vendors! (no pets please) Tickets available at the Fair office: $15 for adults, $10 for kids, Kid’s […]
Washington, DC…Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) today announced her support for the nomination of Kiran Ahuja to be director of the Office of Personnel Management. Ahuja recently told Senator Feinstein that, if confirmed, she would work to help resolve the pay disparity between federal and state firefighters, a critical issue as California enters what is expected […]
