Hey Good People!! Groomers & Pure Mountain Fun Await at Skyline Bear Valley

Hey Good People!!  Groomers & Pure Mountain Fun Await at Skyline Bear Valley

Bear Valley, CA…Hey Good People! Persistent high pressure continues to dominate the West coast bringing mostly clear skies and above avg temps. The inversion has been in effect for 4 days now and continues to keep warmer temps at altitude compared to the foothills. Some breezy conditions will arrive Sunday afternoon as the surface gradients […]

Regional Stay at Home Order Effective for the San Joaquin Valley Region, including Calaveras County

Regional Stay at Home Order Effective for the San Joaquin Valley Region, including Calaveras County

San Andreas, CA…New Restrictions Imposed on Restaurants, Hair Salons, Gyms, and Other Businesses. Governor Newsom announced that all sectors other than retail and essential operations would be closed in regions of the State where less than 15 percent of Intensive Care Unit (ICU) beds are available under a new Regional Stay at Home Order. As […]

Shop, Click & Deliver with Express Purchase from Sonora Ford

Shop, Click & Deliver with Express Purchase from Sonora Ford

Sonora, CA…Sonora Ford COVID-19 – Update…As our communities continue to feel the increased impact of Coronavirus, we feel it is important to share with you what we are doing to help keep people safe and healthy. Please be assured we have protocols in place, and are following CDC and local public health official’s recommendations. As […]

36 New Cases & Another Covid Death in Tuolumne County

36 New Cases & Another Covid Death in Tuolumne County

Sonora, CA…Tuolumne County is reporting 36 new COVID-19 cases today. All of today’s cases appear to be isolating at home. In addition, 30 previously isolated cases have been released from isolation. One previously hospitalized individual has been discharged and is completing isolation at home. We regret to have to report that another previously hospitalized COVID-positive […]

The Trifilo Garden Center is Your Holiday & Nursery Headquarters (Open Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun!))

The Trifilo Garden Center is Your Holiday & Nursery Headquarters (Open Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun!))

Murphys, CA..The Trifilo Garden Center is a great destination for anyone getting into the holiday spirit. Trifilo Garden Center has Christmas Trees, Wreaths, Gardening Supplies, Bulbs, Gardening Lifestyle Clothing and much, much more. They are open Thursday, Friday and Saturday currently and additional additional opening days are coming soon. Please practice social distancing and follow […]

Bear Valley Adventure Company is Open & Ready for Your High Country Adventures!

Bear Valley Adventure Company is Open & Ready for Your High Country Adventures!

Bear Valley, CA…The Bear Valley Adventure Company (BVAC) is excited to offer cross country skiing, snowshoeing, sledding, and tubing experiences for the 2020/2021 winter season. Since COVID-19 is alive and well, we have instituted some new rules in order to keep everyone safe. Help keep the Bear Valley winter wonderland open by supporting the following […]

Potential Early Monday PSPS Event: Forecasted High Winds and Dry Conditions Mean PG&E Might Need to Proactively Turn Off Power for Safety in Targeted Portions of 15 Counties and Five Tribal Communities

Potential Early Monday PSPS Event: Forecasted High Winds and Dry Conditions Mean PG&E Might Need to Proactively Turn Off Power for Safety in Targeted Portions of 15 Counties and Five Tribal Communities

San Francisco, CA…Approximately 130,000 customers who might be affected by the Public Safety Power Shutoff are receiving the initial notifications today, two days ahead of the potential event.  Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) has notified customers in targeted portions of 15 counties and five tribal communities about a potential Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) […]

Covid Cases Soar Past Previous All-Time Highs with 58 New Cases of COVID-19 Reported in Calaveras County

Covid Cases Soar Past Previous All-Time Highs with 58 New Cases of COVID-19 Reported in Calaveras County

San Andreas, CA…Outbreak at Local Treatment Center, and New Regional Stay at Home Order Announced to Safeguard Frontline Workers and the Community. On Friday, December 4, 2020, Calaveras Public Health confirmed 58 additional cases of COVID-19 in Calaveras County. The 58 additional COVID-19 cases include: fifteen females and twenty males between 18-49 years of age, […]

The SNAC Family Thanks You for Shopping Locally!! Your Outdoor Social Distancing Activity Destination!!

The SNAC Family Thanks You for Shopping Locally!!  Your Outdoor Social Distancing Activity Destination!!

Arnold, Murphys & Sonora, CA…Since 1994, Sierra Nevada Adventure Co. has been providing the community with Gear For Wild Environments! We started 26 years ago in downtown Sonora after outgrowing our mail order business, The Eddy Mart. Now it’s evolved into 3 stores. Sonora – 173 So. Washington St. 209-521-5621 Our Climbing & Backpacking headquarters. […]

Calaveritas Vegetation Management Burn Near Calaveritas & Old Gulch

Calaveritas Vegetation Management Burn Near Calaveritas & Old Gulch

San Andreas , CA…California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) will be completing a hazardous fuel reduction burn near the intersection of Calaveritas Road and Old Gulch Road South of the community of San Andreas California on Saturday December 5th and Sunday December 6th, 2020.  The burn encompasses approximately 50 acres of annual […]

Potential PG&E PSPS Power Outage Event Starting December 7th

Potential PG&E PSPS Power Outage Event Starting December 7th

San Andreas, CA…From Calaveras OES..”Our partners at PG&E have notified us that they are watching a potential weather event that could cause a PSPS in Calaveras County. PG&E is estimating the PSPS event will start 12/7/2020 between 4:00a-7:00a on 12/7/2020, with complete power restoration on 12/8/2020 by 10:00p. Please see the attached map of possibly […]

Covid Safety Restrictions Closes CCWD Offices

Covid Safety Restrictions Closes CCWD Offices

San Andreas, CA…December 3, 2020: In response to the state of emergency regarding COVID-19, and in order to maintain the health and safety of CCWD employees and the community, the CCWD main office is closed to the public, until further notice. If you have questions or need assistance from CCWD, please access the District’s website […]

Calaveras Utility Agencies Urge Customers to Conserve Water During Planned Power Shutdown

Calaveras Utility Agencies Urge Customers to Conserve Water During Planned Power Shutdown

San Andreas, CA…This is a joint release from the following utilities: Calaveras County Water District (CCWD), City of Angels Camp, San Andreas Sanitary District (SASD), Blue Lake Springs Mutual Water Company (BLSMWC), Union Public Utility District (UPUD), Calaveras Public Utility District (CPUD), Valley Springs Public Utilities District (VSPUD) and Murphys Sanitary District (MSD). Pacific Gas […]

The Markets (As of Market Close November 30, 2020) ~ From Brian J. Tewksbury

The Markets (As of Market Close November 30, 2020) ~ From Brian J. Tewksbury

Murphys, CA…Despite a downturn on the last day of the month, stocks rebounded impressively in November from a moribund performance in October. Several of the benchmark indexes reached record highs during November as investors shifted slightly from tech stocks to shares influenced by economic cycles.  While the presidential election, COVID-19, and additional fiscal stimulus dominated […]

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…Another Covid, Election & Government morning with coverage on the WHO, Nancy Pelosi, Freedom Caucus on Voting irregularities & more. 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 […]

The Latest Covid & ICU Capacity Numbers for California

The Latest Covid & ICU Capacity Numbers for California

Sacramento, CA….The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) today announced the most recent statistics on COVID-19.  California has 1,264,539 confirmed cases to date. Numbers may not represent true day-over-day change as reporting of test results can be delayed..  There were 18,591 newly recorded confirmed cases Monday. Numbers do not represent true day-over-day change as these […]

U.S. Department of Transportation Announces Final Rule on Traveling by Air with Service Animals

U.S. Department of Transportation Announces Final Rule on Traveling by Air with Service Animals

Washington, D.C. … The U.S. Department of Transportation today announced that it is revising its Air Carrier Access Act (ACAA) regulation on the transportation of service animals by air to ensure a safe and accessible air transportation system.  The final rule on Traveling by Air with Service Animals can be found HERE. The Department received more […]

Probation Violation With Possession of Marijuana, Methamphetamine, and Other Drug Paraphernalia

Probation Violation With Possession of Marijuana, Methamphetamine, and Other Drug Paraphernalia

Sonora, CA… During a traffic stop for equipment and moving violations early yesterday morning, the driver of the vehicle, 20-year-old Haleigh Pello of Sonora, was determined to be an unlicensed driver and on probation. The front seat passenger, 27-year-old Mark Hyder of Twain Harte, was determined to be on Parole. Deputies conducted a search of […]

Winter is Approaching: A Reminder to Recreate Responsibly on National Forests

Winter is Approaching: A Reminder to Recreate Responsibly on National Forests

Vallejo, CA… With winter just around the corner, all visitors to California’s National Forests should continue to plan ahead before visiting and recreate responsibly once there. Early snowfall has already begun on some forests and road conditions will begin to impact access so please ensure that your vehicle is snow ready before you go. Visitors […]

Sierra Nevada Conservancy to Host Virtual Quarterly Board Meeting December 10th, 2020

Sierra Nevada Conservancy to Host Virtual Quarterly Board Meeting December 10th, 2020

Auburn, CA… At the meeting, SNC staff will provide updates on a variety of topics including a 2020 Wildfire Impacts Update. The Board will also consider amending two existing agreements with implementing partners. One amendment would authorize the use of leftover project funds to restore additional acres of Sierra Nevada forestland and the other would […]

State Invests $565 Million in Transportation Improvements, Awards $2 Billion for Future Projects

State Invests $565 Million in Transportation Improvements, Awards $2 Billion for Future Projects

Sacramento, CA… The California Transportation Commission (CTC) today allocated more than $565 million for current projects – and approved $2 billion in future improvements – to address transportation needs throughout the state. This continued investment will repair highways and bridges and improve California’s growing network of mass transit, bicycle and pedestrian routes. “Caltrans is committed […]

The December 8th, 2020 CUSD Board Meeting Agenda

The December 8th, 2020 CUSD Board Meeting Agenda

San Andreas, CA… The Mission of the Calaveras Unified School District is to partner with its families and communities in order to graduate all students as engaged, responsible and skilled citizens enabling them to achieve personal success. Any individual who requires disability-related accommodations, including auxiliary aids and services, in order to participate in the board […]

Alpine Peaks Community Earns National Recognition for Wildfire Preparedness

Alpine Peaks Community Earns National Recognition for Wildfire Preparedness

Tahoe City, CA… The Alpine Peaks Firewise Committee completed a rigorous set of criteria required to participate in the national program by coordinating with North Tahoe Fire and the Placer County Fire Safe Alliance. Stakeholders completed a community wildfire risk assessment and developed an action plan to guide their efforts to reduce the risk of […]

The Presentation of the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Lou Holtz

The Presentation of the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Lou Holtz

Washington, DC…Well, thank you very much. Today it’s my privilege to present our nation’s highest civilian honor, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, to one of the greatest coaches in American history: the legendary Lou Holtz — a friend of mine. Great gentleman. Great man. We’re delighted to be joined this afternoon by members of Lou’s […]

Senator Borgeas Responds to Governor’s Latest Shutdown Orders

Senator Borgeas Responds to Governor’s Latest Shutdown Orders

Sacramento, CA… Governor Gavin Newsom announced on Thursday that California regions will be placed on a three-week stay-at-home order if ICU bed capacity falls below 15 percent in that given region. Senator Andreas Borgeas (R-Fresno) issued the following statement in response to Governor Newsom’s regional stay-at-home order: “There is no question that California’s COVID-19 cases […]