San Andreas, CA…Calaveras County, in partnership with Caltrans and the Calaveras Council of Governments (CCOG), secured funding to construct a critical portion of the State Route 4 (SR 4) Wagon Trail Realignment project. On Wednesday, June 23, 2021, the California Transportation Commission (CTC) took the official action to allocate a total of $22 million from […]
Murphys, CA…Drawing from classic psychedelic and late 70s Cleveland rock, punk, funk, jazz, and American roots music, The Neighborhood Sound developed a hard hitting, smooth sound that twists and turns through a myriad of flavors that not only entertains but surprises even seasoned listeners. The Neighborhood Sound (formerly Three To Get) – June 26, 2021 […]
Sonora, CA… Joshua Murray, 10/19/1979 – 6/22/2021. Joshua Murray, 41, of Sonora, passed away on Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at his home. Arrangements entrusted to Sierra Cremation & Burial Service. www.sierracremationservice.com
Valley Springs, CA…On 6-24-21 at about 0048 hours, a Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office Deputy conducted a traffic stop for a moving violation near the Chevron gas station in Valley Springs. A records check of the driver, identified as Michael Rios (age 34 of Tracy), revealed a misdemeanor bench warrant for violation of a court order […]
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…In March 2021, Carol Miller realized something was wrong. A bout of pneumonia had landed her in a valley hospital where an ill-placed I.V. created a large wound on her arm. Weeks went by after she was discharged from the hospital. The wound would seem to be getting better, and then it would get […]
Angels Camp, CA…The Mentoring Foundation delivered a check for $100,000 to Calaveras County Office of Education (CCOE) this month – the group’s largest-ever pledge to support youth mentoring in Calaveras County. The Mentoring Foundation completed its third successful COVID-era fundraiser on June 19, The PARTY To Go-Go, which raised over $25,000. “We are so proud […]
Sonora, CA…The Tuolumne Sheriff’s Dept has released additional details on the shooting yesterday. Yesterday morning, just before 8 am, our office received numerous reports of a person actively shooting at someone in a vehicle at the Cascade Mobile Home Park in Sonora. Deputies, along with the Sheriff’s SWAT Team who was training in the area, […]
Surfside, FL…Miami-Dade Fire Rescue is on the scene of a partial building collapse at 8777 Collins Ave. A Family Assistance Center is open at the Surfside Recreational Center at 9301 Collins Ave. for individuals who are unable to locate relatives who live in the building. Open a Missing Person Report Online or call 305-614-1819. If […]
Kirkwood, CA…Traffic Update…Vehicle Down South Side of Embankment Off Hwy 88 East Incident: 00071 Type: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj Location: Hwy 88 Loc Desc: SR88 JEO SILVER LAKE, 1 MI Lat/Lon: 38.666480 -120.123825 Detail Information 7:04 AM 1 [2] WENT DOWN THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE RDWY Unit Information 7:06 AM 2 Unit Enroute 7:06 AM […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
