Weather this Wildfire Season with Solar + Storage! Go Solar By May 31st, Receive $1,000! Call (209) 425-2277

Weather this Wildfire Season with Solar + Storage!  Go Solar By May 31st, Receive $1,000!  Call (209) 425-2277

Calaveras, Amador & Tuolumne Counties, CA…The Sierra Foothills are a wonderful place to live, but as we know, there are some unique challenges we face living up here including the very real possibility of frequent and prolonged power outages. At Green Light Energy we specialize in installing customized solar systems with innovative battery storage solutions […]

President Joe Biden’s Address to a Joint Session of Congress

President Joe Biden’s Address to a Joint Session of Congress

Washington, DC…(PBS)…President Joe Biden will address a joint session of Congress for the first time on April 28. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi extended the invitation to Biden, “to share your vision for addressing the challenges and opportunities of this historic moment.” The speech will come just before Biden’s 100th day in office, and […]

Governor Newsom Calling on FDA to Ban Menthol Cigarettes

Governor Newsom Calling on FDA to Ban Menthol Cigarettes

Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom released the following statement today in anticipation of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s reported move to ban menthol-flavored cigarettes: “I urge the federal government to follow California’s leadership to protect public health and advance racial equity by moving to ban menthol-flavored cigarettes. For decades, Big Tobacco has targeted and profited […]

Traffic & Fire Update…Grass Fire Reported on Wimer Road

Traffic & Fire Update…Grass Fire Reported on Wimer Road

Rancho Calaveras, CA…Traffic & Fire Update…Grass Fire Reported on Wimer Road. Please use caution in the area for inbound units… Incident: 00206 Type: Report of Fire Location: 12000 N Wimer Rd Loc Desc: S/O SR26 Lat/Lon: 38.090641 -120.944976 Detail Information 3:43 PM 1 [1] GRASS FIRE 12000 BLK WIMER

Traffic Update….Collision Near Tuolumne Rd / Nugget Blvd

Traffic Update….Collision Near Tuolumne Rd / Nugget Blvd

Sonora, CA…Traffic Update….Collision Near Tuolumne Rd / Nugget Blvd Incident: 00215 Type: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj Location: Tuolumne Rd / Nugget Blvd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.961741 -120.325136 Detail Information 1:14 PM 2 [2] BICYCLIST STANDING ON RHS 1:14 PM 1 [1] RP JUST HEARD THE T/C Unit Information 1:24 PM 7 Unit At Scene 1:24 PM […]

Gene Changes Might Explain Long-Haul COVID-19 Symptoms as Airway Cells Exhibit Changes in Gene Expression

Gene Changes Might Explain Long-Haul COVID-19 Symptoms as Airway Cells Exhibit Changes in Gene Expression

Lubbock, TX…Results from a new cell study suggest that the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein can bring about long-term gene expression changes. The findings could help explain why some COVID-19 patients — referred to as COVID long-haulers — experience symptoms such as shortness of breath and dizziness long after clearing the infection. Research team members included undergraduate […]

Apollo 11 Command Module Pilot Michael Collins Has Passed Away

Apollo 11 Command Module Pilot Michael Collins Has Passed Away

Houston, TX…The following is a statement from acting NASA Administrator Steve Jurczyk on the passing of Michael Collins: “Today the nation lost a true pioneer and lifelong advocate for exploration in astronaut Michael Collins. As pilot of the Apollo 11 command module – some called him ‘the loneliest man in history’ – while his colleagues […]

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 […]

The 2021 Ironstone Job Faire is Today!

The 2021 Ironstone Job Faire is Today!

Murphys, CA…Come work (and play) with us! Stop by the #IronstoneVineyards Job Faire on Wednesday, April 28th, from 12 p.m. – 3 p.m. We currently have positions available for…🛠Utilities, 👮‍♀️Security, 🍽 Banquet, 💁🏼‍♀️Serving, 👨🏼‍🍳Kitchen, 🍇Cellar, 🍷Tasting Room. No appointment required! Just stop by anytime and interview for whatever positions you see fit. Plus, pizza, soft […]

Governor Newsom on CDC Outdoor Mask Guidance

Governor Newsom on CDC Outdoor Mask Guidance

Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom released the following statement today regarding the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s updated outdoor masking recommendations: “California has made incredible progress in controlling the spread of COVID-19, resulting in the lowest positivity rate in the country. And we have administered more than 28 million vaccine doses, including almost 6 […]

A Proclamation on Workers Memorial Day, 2021

A Proclamation on Workers Memorial Day, 2021

Washington, DC…..America’s workers are the backbone of our economy. In every State, territory, and Tribal land, they leave their homes and families and head to work — applying their grit and skill to create, serve, and service all those things that make our world turn. Even during our Nation’s most difficult periods, American workers have […]

Bistro Espresso in Arnold Now Hiring New Team Members

Bistro Espresso in Arnold Now Hiring New Team Members

Arnold, CA…Bistro Espresso in Arnold is hiring for new team members! Please download the application and review the job description on our website. Please APPLY IN PERSON, Monday-Friday between 9am -3pm ask for Tony and come prepared for an on-the-spot interview. Competitive compensation and benefits. https://www.thebistroespresso.com/careers

Should All Government Officials Learn about Our Founding Documents? ~ Al Segalla

Should All Government Officials Learn about Our Founding Documents? ~ Al Segalla

Copperopolis, CA…Should our children and their children be allowed to live in a free and independent America? Long established trends in politics and media seem to promote marxism and international control, but not our Constitution, which supports a free society. If this is true, what can we do? Why not encourage all government officials and […]

California State Historical Resources Commission to Consider Sierra Railway Shops & Seven Other Properties for Action

California State Historical Resources Commission to Consider Sierra Railway Shops & Seven Other Properties for Action

Sacramento, CA…The California State Historical Resources Commission (Commission) will meet virtually this Friday, April 30, at 9 a.m. to consider seven nominations for federal historic designation and an update for a California Historical Landmark.  Some of the nominations being considered by the Commission include the Los Angeles County Point Fermin Historic District for the Point […]

Cornyn-Sinema Proposal Rewards Biden’s Open-Borders Agenda

Cornyn-Sinema Proposal Rewards Biden’s Open-Borders Agenda

Washington, DC…Heritage VP for national security and foreign policy James Carafano and DHS veterans Lora Ries, Ken Cuccinelli, Mark Morgan, and Mike Howell released the following statement Monday in response to a new proposal from Senators John Cornyn and Kyrsten Sinema which would enable the Biden administration to process and release illegal aliens into the United States more rapidly, provide illegal aliens with legal […]

13 New Covid Cases in Amador County

13 New Covid Cases in Amador 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 1,764. The new cases include 6 males and 7 females, 4 children under the age of 18, 6 aged 18-49, 1 aged 50-64, 2 over 65 years of age; […]

Traffic Update…Collision on Hwy 49 near Big Bar Road

Traffic Update…Collision on Hwy 49 near Big Bar Road

Mokelumne Hill, CA…Traffic Update…Collision on Hwy 49 near Big Bar Road. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00322 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Sr49 / Big Bar Rd Loc Desc: SB 49 JNO CL / RIGHT AT MOKE RIVER Lat/Lon: 38.311600 -120.720295 Detail Information 6:37 PM 2 [2] TOYT RHS / MAR LHS 6:37 […]

AG Announces $300 Million Settlement Against Indivior for Improper Marketing of an Opioid Addiction Recovery Product

AG Announces $300 Million Settlement Against Indivior for Improper Marketing of an Opioid Addiction Recovery Product

Sacramento, CA…California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced a $300 million settlement against Indivior plc and Indivior Inc. (collectively, “Indivior”) resolving claims that Indivior falsely and aggressively marketed Suboxone, resulting in improper use of state Medicaid funds. Suboxone is a drug product approved for use by recovering opioid addicts to avoid or reduce withdrawal symptoms […]

Verna N. Shimer 1945 – 2021

Verna N. Shimer 1945 – 2021

Columbia, CA…Verna N. Shimer 2/22/1945 – 4/26/2021. Verna N. Shimer, 76, of Columbia, passed away on Monday, April 26, 2021 at Adventist Health Sonora. Arrangements entrusted to Sierra Cremation & Burial Service. www.sierracremationservice.com