Jon G. Morotti 1955 – 2021

Jon G. Morotti 1955 – 2021

Sugar Pine, CA…Jon G. Morotti 5/20/1955 – 6/7/2021. Jon G. Morotti, 66, of Sugar Pine, passed away on Monday, June 7, 2021 at Adventist Health Sonora. Arrangements entrusted to Sierra Cremation & Burial Service. www.sierracremationservice.com

Press Secretary Jen Psaki on Negotiations with Congress

Press Secretary Jen Psaki on Negotiations with Congress

Washington, DC…The President has spoken to a number of members of the House and Senate the past two days. He informed Senator Capito today that the latest offer from her group did not, in his view, meet the essential needs of our country to restore our roads and bridges, prepare us for our clean energy […]

President Joe Biden on Senate Passage of the U.S. Innovation and Competition Act

President Joe Biden on Senate Passage of the U.S. Innovation and Competition Act

Washington, DC…I applaud the United States Senate — led by the dedicated efforts of Majority Leader Schumer and Senators Todd Young, Maria Cantwell, and Roger Wicker — for coming together to pass the U.S. Innovation and Competition Act. This legislation addresses key elements that were included in my American Jobs Plan, and I am encouraged […]

Christa Von Latta, Fordham Law & Cal Berkley Graduate Appointed to Four Year CAO Term

Christa Von Latta, Fordham Law & Cal Berkley Graduate Appointed to Four Year CAO Term

San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors voted 5-0 to appoint Christa Von Latta as the new Calaveras CAO. She had previously been serving as interim CAO. From the board packet… “The position of County Administrative Officer (CAO) was vacated by resignation effective June 2, 2021. The Board of Supervisors directed the Human Resources […]

Traffic & Fire Update….Overturned Pickup & Started Grass Fire Near Hwy 49 & Carol Kennedy

Traffic & Fire Update….Overturned Pickup & Started Grass Fire Near Hwy 49 & Carol Kennedy

San Andreas, CA…Traffic & Fire Update….Overturned Pickup & Started Grass Fire Near Hwy 49 & Carol Kennedy Incident: 00179 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr49 / Carol Kennedy Dr Loc Desc: EB JEO 1 MILE Lat/Lon: 38.145943 -120.638864 Detail Information 11:42 AM 13 [29] [Rotation Request Comment] 1039 SAM BERRI 209-728-3931 11:41 AM 12 [28] […]

Reclamation Plans 100 Acre Prescribed Burn in Glory Hole Area near New Melones Lake on June 8-9

Reclamation Plans 100 Acre Prescribed Burn in Glory Hole Area near New Melones Lake on June 8-9

Angels Camp, CA…The Bureau of Reclamation, in cooperation with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, plan to conduct a prescribed burn near the northeastern portion of New Melones Lake in the Glory Hole Recreation Area on June 8-9, depending on daily wind and weather conditions. CAL FIRE plans to begin the prescribed burn […]

Claire H. Milne 1926 – 2021

Claire H. Milne 1926 – 2021

Copperopolis, CA… Claire H. Milne 6/19/1926 – 6/5/2021. Claire H. Milne, 94, of Stockton, passed away on Saturday, June 5, 2021 in Copperopolis. Arrangements entrusted to Sierra Cremation & Burial Service – Calaveras. www.sierracremationservice.com

John Choate 1935 – 2021

John Choate 1935 – 2021

Sonora, CA… John Choate 8/9/1935 – 6/3/2021. John Choate, 85, of Sonora, passed away on Thursday, June 3, 2021 at his home. Arrangements entrusted to Sierra Cremation & Burial Service. www.sierracremationservice.com

Only Minor Injuries in Head On La Grange Road Traffic Collision

Only Minor Injuries in Head On La Grange Road Traffic Collision

Jamestown, CA…On June 5th, 2021, at approximately 4:20 pm, 48-year-old Ricky Andrew Haines of Oakdale was driving his 2008 Toyota Camry northbound on La Grange Road, north Paseo Seven Legends. At that same time, 51-year-old Shannon Leann Eldridge of Auberry, Ca was driving her 2017 Ford F350 southbound on La Grange Road, north of Paseo […]

Traffic Advisory One Traffic Control Crack Sealing and Bridge Work

Traffic Advisory One Traffic Control Crack Sealing and Bridge Work

Alpine County, CA… – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will conduct one-way traffic control at various locations this week in Alpine County. Work is scheduled to occur as follows: • Crews will perform crack sealing operations from Red Lake Road to the beginning of the passing lane near Red Lake from 7:00 a.m. to […]

Ironstone Concerts Return!! Brantley Gilbert on August 7th & Counting Crows on September 6th Kick Things Off!!

Ironstone Concerts Return!!  Brantley Gilbert on August 7th & Counting Crows on September 6th Kick Things Off!!

Murphys, CA…Our concert series returns to Ironstone Amphitheater this summer with Brantley Gilbert on stage on August 7th and Counting Crows on September 6th! Tickets go on sale on June 11th, 2021 at 10 am on ticketmaster.com. Set your alarms because we have a feeling these tickets will go fast! Tag your favorite concert buddy […]

California’s New Summer Programming and School Reopening Data, Launches Parental Campaign

California’s New Summer Programming and School Reopening Data, Launches Parental Campaign

Sacramento, CA…Today, California launched a new series of interactive data visualizations at the Safe Schools for All Hub to continue tracking the progress of school reopening efforts while highlighting school districts’ plans for summer program offerings to support students’ learning needs. Of the data submitted: 89 percent of school districts submitting data will offer learning opportunities […]

Sonora Police Dept Thanks Community for Supporting Explorers

Sonora Police Dept Thanks Community for Supporting Explorers

Sonora, CA…We would like to thank our amazing community for donating almost $1,100 to the Sonora Police Department Explorer program! The Money was collected as donations for parking at the Sonora High School Graduation. The Law Enforcement Explorer Program is an important asset for today’s youth that allows them to explore the career opportunities offered […]

Puppies Reunited with Their Mother in Pine Grove

Puppies Reunited with Their Mother in Pine Grove

Pine Grove, CA…On June 4, 2021, at approximately 1040 hours, Amador County Sheriff’s Office Deputies responded to a residence in the 14000 block of Spurlock Lane in Pine Grove to assist Amador County Animal Control Officers with seizing two dogs that appeared to have been abandoned at the residence. Animal Control had attempted contact with […]

Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Office Welcomes New Team Members

Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Office Welcomes New Team Members

Sonora, CA…Deputy Davenport and Deputy Hall both completed the training program at the Dambacher Detention Center. We are excited for these two and their future serving Tuolumne County. We still have spots available. If you or someone you know has dreamed of serving the great community of Tuolumne, apply today and get started. https://www.tuolumnecounty.ca.gov/…/Current-Employment…

Traffic Update….Van vs Retaining Wall & Hill Side Near Ridge Rd / Tanyard Hill Rd

Traffic Update….Van vs Retaining Wall & Hill Side Near Ridge Rd / Tanyard Hill Rd

Pine Grove, CA…Traffic Update….Van vs Retaining Wall & Hill Side Near Ridge Rd / Tanyard Hill Rd Incident: 00274 Type: Trfc Collision-Minor Inj Location: Ridge Rd / Tanyard Hill Rd Loc Desc: UPPER RIDGE BTWN TANYARD and ARDEN Lat/Lon: 38.416617 -120.695160 Detail Information 4:39 PM 9 [28] [Notification] [CHP]-Problem changed from 1179-Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt to […]

Department of Justice Seizes $2.3 Million in Cryptocurrency Paid to the Ransomware Extortionists Darkside

Department of Justice Seizes $2.3 Million in Cryptocurrency Paid to the Ransomware Extortionists Darkside

Washington, DC…The Department of Justice today announced that it has seized 63.7 bitcoins currently valued at approximately $2.3 million. These funds allegedly represent the proceeds of a May 8, ransom payment to individuals in a group known as DarkSide, which had targeted Colonial Pipeline, resulting in critical infrastructure being taken out of operation. The seizure […]

Attorney General Announces Initiatives to Combat Human Smuggling and Trafficking and to Fight Corruption in Central America

Attorney General Announces Initiatives to Combat Human Smuggling and Trafficking and to Fight Corruption in Central America

Washington, DC…U.S. Attorney General Merrick B. Garland today announced a series of steps that the Department of Justice is taking to address the threats posed by both corruption and by transnational human smuggling and trafficking networks. Attorney General Garland announced the establishment of Joint Task Force Alpha, a law enforcement task force that will marshal […]

50 Year Old Iowa Woman Perishes in Collision on Hwy 49

50 Year Old Iowa Woman Perishes in Collision on Hwy 49

San Andreas, CA…On June 5, 2021, at approximately 0715 hours, A Georgia man was driving a white Dodge Ram pickup truck northbound on State Route 49, south of O’Connell Lane. A Iowa woman was driving a gray Nissan Altima southbound on State Route 49, south of O’Connell Lane. The Georgia man allowed his vehicle to […]

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, […]

Mornings with the One Percent™ Live Weekdays 7-10am, This Morning’s Replays are Below

Mornings with the One Percent™ Live Weekdays 7-10am, This Morning’s Replays are Below

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 […]