$500 Reward for the Return of Preacher

$500 Reward for the Return of Preacher

Mountain Ranch, CA…Preacher was last seen Monday morning of this week at his home in the Swiss Ranch Road area outside of Mountain Ranch. Black German Shepherd about 3 years old. Friendly and was wearing a collar with tags. Please call 209-373-9950 if you have any information. $500 reward if found and returned.

Molly is Your Calaveras County Animal Services Pet of the Week

Molly is Your Calaveras County Animal Services  Pet of the Week

San Andreas, CA…Looking for a lovely senior kitty? Meet Molly, a shorthaired buff and cream-colored adult approximately 12-14 years of age. Molly adores having her head gently rubbed and her ears scratched when the mood suits her. Otherwise, she enjoys a quiet place – preferably on a fluffy pillow in front of a sunny window […]

California Department of Fish and Wildlife Delays Trout Season Openers in Three Counties

California Department of Fish and Wildlife Delays Trout Season Openers in Three Counties

Sacramento, CA…As requested by county officials, California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) Director Charlton H. Bonham delayed the start of the trout opener in Alpine, Inyo and Mono counties. The director made this decision in consultation with California Fish and Game Commission President Eric Sklar.  The trout season was scheduled to open in these three […]

Reclamation Responds to State Action to Block Increased Water for Farmers

Reclamation Responds to State Action to Block Increased Water for Farmers

Washington, DC… In response to the state of California and Attorney General Xavier Becerra filing a motion for a preliminary injunction and other pleadings today regarding the Central Valley Project, Bureau of Reclamation Commissioner Brenda Burman issues the following statement: “At no other time in modern history has the State of California taken such ill-founded […]

Big Trees Market is Working Hard For You During the Era of COVID-19! Weekly Ad Returns!!

Big Trees Market is Working Hard For You During the Era of COVID-19!  Weekly Ad Returns!!

Arnold, CA…Big Trees Market is working hard to keep the shelves stocked for you! They have also implemented enhanced safety, cleaning and social distancing procedures in the store. These include plastic shields between staff and public in the checkstands. Due to the supply chain disruptions their normal weekly ad took a bit of a hiatus. […]

Governor Newsom Announces Plan to Resume Delayed Health Care that was Deferred as Hospitals Prepared for COVID-19 Surge

Governor Newsom Announces Plan to Resume Delayed Health Care that was Deferred as Hospitals Prepared for COVID-19 Surge

Sacramento, CA…Today, California Governor Gavin Newsom announced plans to allow hospitals and health systems to resume delayed medical care for Californians – such as heart valve replacements, angioplasty and tumor removals, and key preventive care services, such as colonoscopies – which were deferred as the state’s health care delivery systems prepared for a surge of […]

CHP Says Less Highway Congestion is Not a License to Speed

CHP Says Less Highway Congestion is Not a License to Speed

Sacramento, CA…Caltrans announced today a joint effort with the California Highway Patrol (CHP) and the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) to urge drivers in the state to slow down given a recent 87% increase in citations for speeding in excess of 100 mph that coincides with decreased traffic volumes during the COVID-19 pandemic. From […]

Heavy Fire Equipment Operator Training Underway on New Hogan Vegetation Management Plan

Heavy Fire Equipment Operator Training Underway on New Hogan Vegetation Management Plan

San Andreas, CA…Training for CAL FIRE Heavy Equipment Operators began yesterday within the 500 acre New Hogan VMP (Calaveras County) and will continue through May 8th. This feild training is essential for the operators and also will provided need community protection to the community of Rancho Calaveras.. California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL […]

Traffic Update….Vehicle Off Roadway Into Bushes Near SR49 / Center St

Traffic Update….Vehicle Off Roadway Into Bushes Near SR49 / Center St

Mokelumne Hill, CA…Traffic Update….Vehicle Off Roadway Into Bushes Near SR49 / Center St. Possible injuries, please use caution in the area… Incident: 00067 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: SR49 / Center St Loc Desc: NB SR49 JNO WENDALLS REST Lat/Lon: 38.297347 -120.719457 Detail Information 9:41 AM 7 [9] CAL FIRE COPIES 9:41 AM 6 [7] […]

LabCorp COVID-19 At-Home Test Kit Receives FDA Emergency Use Authorization

LabCorp COVID-19 At-Home Test Kit Receives FDA Emergency Use Authorization

Burlington, NC…LabCorp (NYSE: LH), a leading global life sciences company that is deeply integrated in guiding patient care, today announced that it has received an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The EUA permits nasal swab specimens to be collected at home using the Pixel by LabCorp™ COVID-19 test home […]

Traffic Update….Broken Loaded Hay Truck Near Sr88 / Wagon Wheel Dr

Traffic Update….Broken Loaded Hay Truck Near Sr88 / Wagon Wheel Dr

Pioneer, CA…Traffic Update….Broken Loaded Hay Truck Near Sr88 / Wagon Wheel Dr. Incident: 00271 Type: Traffic Hazard Location: Sr88 / Wagon Wheel Dr Loc Desc: JEO Lat/Lon: 38.445542 -120.530929 Detail Information 6:16 PM 3 [3] [Rotation Request Comment] ** 1039 ATR 209-295-5270 ** 6:16 PM 2 [2] B94-006 BIG RIG TOW ON EXP ;/ HAY […]

State Officials Announce Latest COVID-19 Facts for April 21st! 33,261 Infected, 1,268 Deaths

State Officials Announce Latest COVID-19 Facts for April 21st!  33,261 Infected, 1,268 Deaths

Sacramento, CA…The California Department of Public Health today announced the most recent statistics on COVID-19. California now has 33,261 confirmed cases and 1,268 deaths.  Racial Demographics – A More Complete Picture  The California Department of Public Health is committed to health equity and collecting more detailed racial and ethnic data that will provide additional understanding […]

AG Becerra Files Motion for Preliminary Injunction in Lawsuit Challenging the Trump Administration from Giving Additional Water to Farmers

AG Becerra Files Motion for Preliminary Injunction in Lawsuit Challenging the Trump Administration from Giving Additional Water to Farmers

Sacramento, CA…California Attorney General Xavier Becerra, the California Natural Resources Agency, and the California Environmental Protection Agency, today filed a motion for a preliminary injunction in a lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration’s unlawful expansion of federal water export operations in the Central Valley. Today’s filing argues that the diversion of water in accordance with the Trump Administration’s revised biological opinions will cause imminent and irreparable […]

AG Becerra Calls on Trump Administration to Protect Food Stamp Program

AG Becerra Calls on Trump Administration to Protect Food Stamp Program

Sacramento, CA…California Attorney General Xavier Becerra today joined a coalition of 22 attorneys general and the City of New York in a letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Sonny Perdue calling on the Trump Administration to halt efforts to move forward on a proposed rule that threatens food security for millions of Americans. […]

McConnell Welcomes Bipartisan Agreement to Continue Coronavirus Relief

McConnell Welcomes Bipartisan Agreement to Continue Coronavirus Relief

Washington, DC…U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued the following statement today regarding an update on additional funding for the Paycheck Protection Program portion of the CARES Act: “I am encouraged that Democratic leaders have finally agreed to reopen the Paycheck Protection Program and abandon a number of their unrelated demands. “Republicans never wanted […]

Traffic Update….Porsche Boxster vs Cyclist Near Fiddletown Rd / Burke Dr

Traffic Update….Porsche Boxster vs Cyclist Near Fiddletown Rd / Burke Dr

Plymouth, CA…Traffic Update….Porsche Boxster vs Cyclist Near Fiddletown Rd / Burke Dr Incident: 00238 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Fiddletown Rd / Burke Dr Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.482495 -120.829467 Detail Information 4:18 PM 2 [5] VEH IS STILL 1097 // RP GOING TO STAY 1097 WITH DRIVER OF THE VEH 4:16 PM 1 [1] RED […]

Reclamation Updates 2020 Central Valley Project Water Allocation for Friant Division

Reclamation Updates 2020 Central Valley Project Water Allocation for Friant Division

Sacramento, CA…Today, the Bureau of Reclamation updated the water supply allocation for Friant Division Central Valley Project contracts for the 2020 contract year. The Friant Division provides water for 15,000 family farms and several cities in the Central Valley. This is the second update to the 2020 Central Valley Project water allocation for Friant Division […]

Obtaining a Burn Permit in the TCU. Burn Permits Required Starting May 1st

Obtaining a Burn Permit in the TCU.  Burn Permits Required Starting May 1st

San Andreas, CA…A little over one week remains for “Open Burning” in the CAL FIRE Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit. CAL FIRE burn permits will be required May 1. Take advantage of this time by continuing to work on your homes defensible space. When burning yard debris during this time, TCU reminds residents that “Open Burning” still requires […]

Bruce Paul Botz 1931 – 2020

Bruce Paul Botz 1931 – 2020

Pioneer, CA…Bruce Paul Botz, 89, Pioneer, California, passed away Monday, April 13, 2020, at his home. Bruce was born on March 17, 1931 in Berlin, Wisconsin to the late Arthur Louis and Esther Amanda (Englert) Botz, Sr. He was preceded in death by his previous wife, Barbara Diane (Scovil-McDonald) Thompson and brothers, Arthur Louis Botz, […]

Pelosi, Schumer Joint Statement on Agreement with Administration on Interim Emergency Package

Pelosi, Schumer Joint Statement on Agreement with Administration on Interim Emergency Package

Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer issued this statement after an agreement was reached with the Administration on an interim emergency relief package: “Congressional Democrats are proud to have secured an agreement on an interim emergency funding package that has been transformed to provide real support for the lives […]

A Stunning Estate, 744 Total Acres, 64 Vineyard Acres, Three Homes, State Water Rights & More! Start Your Family Legacy Today!

A Stunning Estate, 744 Total Acres, 64 Vineyard Acres, Three Homes, State Water Rights & More!  Start Your Family Legacy Today!

Esmeralda Valley, CA…This is the lifestyle! Turnkey Operation. The property at Chatom Vineyards consists of 11 parcels totaling 744.22 acres. 64 planted acres with 13 grape varietals. 60 plus acres of plantable land, 356 acres farmstead currently used for cattle grazing. Many options for expanding agricultural interests. There are 2 ponds & a natural spring. […]

Mark Twain Medical Center is Here For You 24/7

Mark Twain Medical Center is Here For You 24/7

San Andreas, CA…“The safety of our visitors, patients, employees, and physicians remains our highest priority. We want to assure the community that MTMC is closely monitoring all developments with COVID-19 and we are prepared to identify, isolate, and treat any potential patient who seeks care at our facility. We are in contact with local and […]

Above & Beyond Travel’s Armchair Explorer, Your Weekly Burst of Travel Inspiration

Above & Beyond Travel’s Armchair Explorer, Your Weekly Burst of Travel Inspiration

Arnold, CA…A good dream should never be rushed. It takes time to explore the places our dreams take us, time to appreciate the escape and let that joyful serenity sink into our bones. Due to our current global situation, time is something many of us have more of lately. It’s an unexpected benefit — a […]

Heavy Fire Equipment Operator Training New Hogan Vegetation Management Plan

Heavy Fire Equipment Operator Training New Hogan Vegetation Management Plan

San Andreas, CA…California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit will be completing hazardous fuel reduction in cooperation with the CAL FIRE Training Center in the vicinity of Highway 26 and Hogan Dam Road within the community of Rancho Calaveras in Calaveras County from April 21st to May 8th, 2020. The CAL […]

2020 Bear Valley Music Festival Canceled, Will Return Better Than Ever in 2021!

2020 Bear Valley Music Festival Canceled, Will Return Better Than Ever in 2021!

Bear Valley, CA…It is with deep regret that we announce the cancellation of this summer’s Bear Valley Music Festival. It was a painful decision, but the health and safety of our musicians, crew, audience, volunteers and residents of Bear Valley and the surrounding area is our top priority. After much discussion and consultation, we determined […]