Pelosi Statement on Senate Republicans’ Vote Against The For The People Act

Pelosi Statement on Senate Republicans’ Vote Against The For The People Act

Washington, DC…Speaker Pelosi issued this statement after every Senate Republican voted against advancing debate on the For The People Act: “The For The People Act is the remedy to the anti-democratic tide that is sweeping our nation. It will restore a government of, by and for the people: combating the hundreds upon hundreds of state-wide […]

Governor Newsom Declares State of Emergency for Madera and Mariposa Counties Due to January Wind Event

Governor Newsom Declares State of Emergency for Madera and Mariposa Counties Due to January Wind Event

Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom today issued an emergency proclamation for the counties of Madera and Mariposa to assist communities recovering from extreme winds in January 2021 that resulted in power outages, downed trees and caused significant damage to critical infrastructure including power lines and roads. The full text of the emergency proclamation can be found here and […]

Traffic Update….Major Injury Vehicle vs Parked Car Near Sr108 / Peaceful Oak Rd

Traffic Update….Major Injury Vehicle vs Parked Car Near Sr108 / Peaceful Oak Rd

Sonora, CA…Traffic Update….Major Injury Vehicle vs Parked Car Near Sr108 / Peaceful Oak Rd. Incident: 00052 Type: Trfc Collision-Major Inj Location: Sr108 / Peaceful Oak Rd Loc Desc: EB JEO Lat/Lon: 37.980421 -120.316776 Detail Information 6:47 AM 11 [22] [Notification] [CHP]-Problem changed from 1179-Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt to 1180-Trfc Collision-Major Inj by CHP [Shared] 6:46 AM […]

Attorney General Bonta Pushes Back on Postmaster General DeJoy’s Flawed Postal Service Proposal

Attorney General Bonta Pushes Back on Postmaster General DeJoy’s Flawed Postal Service Proposal

Oakland, CA…California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general, as well as the cities of New York and San Francisco, in a comment letter condemning a proposed 10-year strategic plan put forward by Postmaster General Louis DeJoy that threatens to significantly slow the speed of mail delivered by the U.S. […]

President Joe Biden on the For the People Act

President Joe Biden on the For the People Act

Washington, DC…Today, Democrats in Congress unanimously came together to protect the sacred right to vote. In supporting the For the People Act and defending the rights of voters, they stood united for democracy. They stood against the ongoing assault of voter suppression that represents a Jim Crow era in the 21st Century. Unfortunately, a Democratic […]

Attorney General Bonta Formally Launches New Regional Human Trafficking and Sexual Predator Apprehension Teams

Attorney General Bonta Formally Launches New Regional Human Trafficking and Sexual Predator Apprehension Teams

Los Angeles, CA…California Attorney General Rob Bonta today formally launched new regional Human Trafficking and Sexual Predator Apprehension Teams (HT/SPAT) within the California Department of Justice and is encouraging law enforcement partners in the state to reach out to the new program. Progressively stepping up their efforts since last year, the teams — one covering […]

Traffic & Fire Update…Traffic Collision on Hwy 49 and Cosgrave Road

Traffic & Fire Update…Traffic Collision on Hwy 49 and Cosgrave Road

Angels Camp, CA…Traffic Collision on Hwy 49…unknown injury…please practice caution… Incident: 00272 Type: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj Location: Sr49 / Cosgrave Rd Loc Desc: NB Lat/Lon: 38.110035 -120.601843 Detail Information 4:23 PM 3 [3] VEH HAS FRONT END TC DAMG 4:23 PM 2 [2] NB LN 4:23 PM 1 [1] DARK SED 1125 Unit Information 4:34 […]

Independence Day Celebration – Picnic and a Movie at Ironstone Amphitheatre!!

Independence Day Celebration – Picnic and a Movie at Ironstone Amphitheatre!!

Murphys, CA…Celebrate Independence Day with us on Saturday, July 3 in the Ironstone Amphitheatre with live music from local band, Plan B, at 6 pm and the movie, “The Great Outdoors” on the lawn from 8:30 – 10:15 pm. Doors open at 5:30 pm. Food, beer, and wine will be available for purchase. Sorry, no […]

President Biden Before a Meeting with FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell and Homeland Security Advisor and Deputy National Security Advisor Dr. Elizabeth Sherwood-Randall

President Biden Before a Meeting with FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell and Homeland Security Advisor and Deputy National Security Advisor Dr. Elizabeth Sherwood-Randall

Washington, DC…Well, our FEMA Director — Administrator is here today. We’re going to talk about was the sever- — severe weather patterns we’re facing which keeps — likely increase every year. And I want to make sure that we’re in a position to be able to help Americans all across the country and in all […]

Fall Registration Closes in 10 Days for Ebbetts Pass Youth Soccer League!

Fall Registration Closes in 10 Days for Ebbetts Pass Youth Soccer League!

Recreational & Competitive Fall Programs Calaveras County, CA…EPYSL’s fall recreational and competitive programs are the most popular component of the Leagues year-round programming, introducing and expanding the game of soccer to over 450 players each season. Increasingly, winter, spring and summer programs are becoming strong additions to fall providing more serious players year-round playing options. […]

Mother Lode Job Training Awarded $350,000 to Improve Job Opportunities for People with Disabilities

Mother Lode Job Training Awarded $350,000 to Improve Job Opportunities for People with Disabilities

Mother Lode Region, CA…Mother Lode Job Training (MLJT) has been awarded a $350,000 grant to establish services that will improve job opportunities for people with disabilities. Funding for this grant, which ends in March 2023, was provided through discretionary funds made available to Governor Gavin Newsom in accordance with the federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity […]

Traffic Update….Tree Down Across Entire Eastbound Lane Near Mountain Ranch Rd / Sheep Ranch Rd

Traffic Update….Tree Down Across Entire Eastbound Lane Near Mountain Ranch Rd / Sheep Ranch Rd

Mountain Ranch, CA…Traffic Update….Tree Down Across Entire Eastbound Lane Near Mountain Ranch Rd / Sheep Ranch Rd Incident: 00176 Type: Traffic Hazard Location: Mountain Ranch Rd / Sheep Ranch Rd Loc Desc: EB JWO SHEEP RANCH, 1 MI Lat/Lon: 38.242469 -120.516163 Detail Information 12:55 PM 2 [9] 1039 CORDS 12:46 PM 1 [3] LARGE TREE […]

Jeffrey Hegland 1953 – 2021

Jeffrey Hegland 1953 – 2021

Sonora, CA…Jeffrey Hegland 4/4/1953 – 6/18/2021. Jeffrey Hegland, 68, of Sonora, passed away on Friday, June 18, 2021 at his home. Arrangements entrusted to Sierra Cremation & Burial Service. www.sierracremationservice.com

More than 95 Percent of Properties Participating in State Debris Removal Program Cleared of Wildfire Debris

More than 95 Percent of Properties Participating in State Debris Removal Program Cleared of Wildfire Debris

Sacremento, CA… The remains of 2020 wildfire survivors’ homes and property — burned metal, concrete, ash and contaminated soil — have now been cleared from more than 95 percent of the properties enrolled in California’s statewide /Consolidated Debris Removal Program. Most properties still need critical soil testing, erosion control, and hazard tree removal to ensure […]

FBI Returns Fugitive to Face Sex Crimes with Minors Charges

FBI Returns Fugitive to Face Sex Crimes with Minors Charges

Sacramento, CA…The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Sacramento Field Office announced the extradition of Victor Ponce to Sacramento County on Thursday, June 17, 2021. Ponce was arrested in Jalisco, Mexico, by the FBI Legal Attaché Mexico City Task Force on February 9, 2021. The Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office charged Ponce, a Mexican national, with […]

The Calaveras Fab Five are Back in Action Today with a Full Agenda

The Calaveras Fab Five are Back in Action Today with a Full Agenda

San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras Fab Five are Back in Action Today with a Full Agenda. Also known as the Calaveras Board of Supervisors. Some of the items on the agenda are: Pay Raises for Assessor, Auditor-Controller, Clerk-Recorder and the Treasurer-Tax Collector. Current: $54.87 New: $68.15 hourly wages. Adopt a Resolution formally recognizing the Calaveras Supervisors […]

USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) Completes First Full Ship Shock Trial Event

USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) Completes First Full Ship Shock Trial Event

Norfolk, VA…On Friday, June 18, the USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) successfully completed the first scheduled explosive event as part of Full Ship Shock Trials (FSST). The first-in-class aircraft carrier was designed using advanced computer modeling methods, testing, and analysis to ensure the ship is hardened to withstand battle conditions, and these shock trials […]

” A Dinner To Dye For” Fundraising Event Coming in August

” A Dinner To Dye For” Fundraising Event Coming in August

Sonora, CA…Resiliency Village To Stage First Major Fundraiser at its Permanent Home in Tuolumne County, August 21, 5 pm. California-based nonprofit Resiliency Village announced today that they are holding a major public event on-site at its recently acquired property in the Big Hill area of Tuolumne County. The benefit event is being billed “Let Resiliency […]

The 2021 Annual Valley Springs Road Resurfacing and Paving Program

The 2021 Annual Valley Springs Road Resurfacing and Paving Program

From June 21 to July 29, 2021 there will be one-lane, two-way traffic control with flaggers during pavement repair and striping activities.  Rolling road closures are anticipated from July 6 to July 20, 2021 during pavement surface seal application.  The project will include pavement repair and surface seal followed by striping. Construction will be conducted […]

Destruction Derby Coming to the Fairgrounds on Sunday, June 27, 2021.

Destruction Derby Coming to the Fairgrounds on Sunday, June 27, 2021.

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 […]