Suspension of Road Improvement Work on O’Byrnes Ferry Road Left Turn Lane Project

Suspension of Road Improvement Work on O’Byrnes Ferry Road Left Turn Lane Project

Copperopolis, CA…In October 2019 the Calaveras County Department of Public Works, in partnership with our contractor George Reed, Inc., began construction of the O’Byrnes Ferry Road Left Turn Lane Project in Copperopolis, CA. Due to the heavy rains in December, the soil at the construction site is saturated and crews are unable to continue with […]

Mornings with the One Percent™ Was 9 till Noon Today…This Morning’s Replays are Below.

Mornings with the One Percent™ Was 9 till Noon Today…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 […]

CDC Confirms Person-to-Person (Wife to Husband) Spread of New Coronavirus in the United States

CDC Confirms Person-to-Person (Wife to Husband) Spread of New Coronavirus in the United States

Atlanta, CA…The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) today confirmed that the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) has spread between two people in the United States, representing the first instance of person-to-person spread with this new virus here. Previously, all confirmed U.S. cases had been associated with travel to Wuhan, China, where an outbreak of […]

WHO Declares the New Coronavirus Outbreak a Public Health Emergency

WHO Declares the New Coronavirus Outbreak a Public Health Emergency

Geneva, Switzerland…The second meeting of the Emergency Committee convened by the WHO Director-General under the International Health Regulations (IHR) (2005) regarding the outbreak of novel coronavirus 2019-nCoV in the People’s Republic of China, with exportations to other countries, took place on Thursday, 30 January 2020, from 13:30 to 18:35 Geneva time (CEST). The Committee’s role […]

Governor Newsom Announces Completion of Emergency Projects to Protect Wildfire-Vulnerable Communities

Governor Newsom Announces Completion of Emergency Projects to Protect Wildfire-Vulnerable Communities

Sacramento, CA…In a key step toward protecting California’s most wildfire-vulnerable communities, Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) has completed work on 34 of 35 emergency projects identified last year to help reduce public safety risk in 200 communities at high risk of wildfires. All of the […]

Attorneys General Becerra and James File Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration Attack on Healthcare Abortion Rights

Attorneys General Becerra and James File Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration Attack on Healthcare Abortion Rights

Sacramento, CA…California Attorney General Xavier Becerra and New York Attorney General Letitia James, leading a coalition of six states and the District of Columbia, today sued the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for its unlawful reinterpretation of Section 1303 of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). On December 27, 2019, HHS issued a […]

Modesto Man Arrested on Check Forgery & Other Charges

Modesto Man Arrested on Check Forgery & Other Charges

Sonora, CA…From the Sonora Police Department…”37-year-old Jason H. Parker of Modesto was arrested on suspicion of check forgery, attempting to pass fictitious checks, and providing false identification to a Police Officer. Shortly after 7:00 p.m. yesterday evening, the Sonora Police Department received a call from employees at the Stockton Road Savemart regarding a subject attempting […]

Tips Lead to Arrests on Narcotic Related Offenses in Pioneer Area

Tips Lead to Arrests on Narcotic Related Offenses in Pioneer Area

Pioneer, CA…From the Amador Sheriff’s Dept…”On January 23, 2020, ACCNET agents acted on an anonymous tip and served a search warrant at two different residences in Pioneer. With the information provided and evidence found on scene, two felony arrests were made for narcotic related offenses and child endangerment. Thanks again to the citizens of Amador […]

Local Law Enforcement Agencies Remind You to Plan Ahead on Super Bowl Sunday

Local Law Enforcement Agencies Remind You to Plan Ahead on Super Bowl Sunday

San Andreas, CA…Celebrate smart! CHP – San Andreas, Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office, Angels Camp Police Department and the Alpine County Sheriff’s Office want you to enjoy a ‘Niners Super Bowl Championship this Sunday. If you plan on drinking alcohol then plan ahead and have a sober driver. #chp #californiahighwaypatrol #designateadriver #madd #chp_valleydivision

Lee Enterprises to Buy Berkshire Hathaway Newspaper Operations

Lee Enterprises to Buy Berkshire Hathaway Newspaper Operations

Davenport, IA…Lee Enterprises, Incorporated (NYSE: LEE), a trusted local news provider and leading platform for advertising in 50 markets, has entered into a definitive agreement with Berkshire Hathaway to acquire BH Media Group’s (“BHMG”) publications and The Buffalo News for $140 million in cash. Berkshire Hathaway is providing approximately $576 million in long-term financing to […]

Evacuation of Americans from Wuhan, China ~ Morgan Ortagus

Evacuation of Americans from Wuhan, China ~ Morgan Ortagus

Washington, DC…This morning, a flight from Wuhan carrying U.S. government personnel and some private Americans safely landed in California. As we have previously noted, these travelers will be carefully screened and monitored by the health experts at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Health and Human Services (HHS). All appropriate steps […]

In Support of H. Res. 752 – Support for the Freedom-Fighting Organizations Within Iran ~ Tom McClintock

In Support of H. Res. 752 – Support for the Freedom-Fighting Organizations Within Iran ~ Tom McClintock

Washington, DC…Remarks by Congressman McClintock: In Support of H. Res. 752 – Support for the Freedom-Fighting Organizations Within Iran House of Representatives January 28, 2020. In 2016, President Obama sent $1.7 billion of untraceable cash on cargo pallets to the regime in Iran. The Iranian expatriates in my district reported that immediately following this shameful […]

United States Congressman Tom McClintock Endorses Dennis Mills for Supervisor

United States Congressman Tom McClintock Endorses Dennis Mills for Supervisor

Angels Camp, CA…“I strongly support Dennis Mills for reelection to the Calaveras County Board of Supervisors.” Congressman McClintock continued “Dennis and I have worked together on critical issues in region including the safeguarding our water resources, developing sensible forest management, and federally funded projects in the County. Most importantly, Dennis shares my view of limited […]

Traffic Update….Two Large Dogs Out For Stroll Near Sheep Ranch Rd / Mountain Ranch Rd

Traffic Update….Two Large Dogs Out For Stroll Near Sheep Ranch Rd / Mountain Ranch Rd

Mountain Ranch, CA…Traffic Update….Two Large Dogs Out For Stroll Near Sheep Ranch Rd / Mountain Ranch Rd Incident: 00251 Type: Animal Hazard Location: Sheep Ranch Rd / Mountain Ranch Rd Loc Desc: JEO IN SHARP CURVE Lat/Lon: 38.242469 -120.516163 Detail Information 4:04 PM 1 [1] 2 LG DOGS WALKING IN THE RD Unit Information 4:12 […]

Traffic Update….Motorcycle vs Vehicle Collision Near Ridge Rd / Sr88

Traffic Update….Motorcycle vs Vehicle Collision Near Ridge Rd / Sr88

Traffic Update….Motorcycle vs Vehicle Collision Near Ridge Rd / Sr88 Incident: 00240 Type: Trfc Collision-Minor Inj Location: Ridge Rd / Sr88 Loc Desc: IFO DOLLAR GENERAL Lat/Lon: 38.413055 -120.666576 Detail Information 3:55 PM 8 [17] [Notification] [CHP]-Problem changed from 1179-Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt to 1181-Trfc Collision-Minor Inj by CHP [Shared] 3:51 PM 7 [16] [Rotation Request […]

A Plan 4 Me Heart Health = Everything Seminar on Feb. 14th

A Plan 4 Me Heart Health = Everything Seminar on Feb. 14th

San Andreas, CA…January 13, 2020 –A healthy heart is essential to overall health and well-being. Mark Twain Medical Center will host a special workshop on Feb. 14 focusing on how to achieve and maintain heart health. Heart Health = Everything is from 10 a.m. to noon in the MTMC Education Center. A complimentary luncheon follows […]

Mornings with the One Percent™ Was 9 till Noon Today…This Morning’s Replays are Below.

Mornings with the One Percent™ Was 9 till Noon Today…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 […]

Prime Rib Dinner at Snowshoe Brewing Every Wednesday & Saturday!

Prime Rib Dinner at Snowshoe Brewing Every Wednesday & Saturday!

Arnold, CA…Introducing Snowshoe’s Daily Specials! Every Wednesday and Saturday starting at 4 PM we will have a special Prime Rib dinner available. This dinner includes Stockyard’s Angus Prime Rib with a baked potato, seasonal veggies, au jus and horseradish. The Prime Rib is available in two cuts, Alpine which is 12oz and Snowshoe which is […]

Above and Beyond Travel’s Weekly Travel Specials! Call 209.795.3226 & Shop Local & Save!!

Above and Beyond Travel’s Weekly Travel Specials!  Call 209.795.3226 & Shop Local & Save!!

Arnold, CA…Another Great, Weekly Travel Special from Above & Beyond Travel in Arnold. In an era and an industry where person to person customer service and and support is on the wane Above & Beyond Travel is growing and thriving doing things the old fashioned way. Great Old Fashioned customer service and support to make […]

Harvard University Professor & Two Chinese Nationals Arrested For Spying for China

Harvard University Professor & Two Chinese Nationals Arrested For Spying for China

Boston, MA…Remarks Delivered by FBI Boston Division Special Agent in Charge Joseph R. Bonavolonta Announcing Charges Against Harvard University Professor and Two Chinese Nationals No country poses a greater, more severe, and long-term threat to our national security and economic prosperity than China. China’s goal, simply put, is to replace the United States as the […]

Coronavirus Update & Press Briefing from HHS

Coronavirus Update & Press Briefing from HHS

Washington, DC…We’ve been monitoring this virus and preparing a response since back in December, but it’s more than that. Preparing for these kinds of outbreaks is part of daily life at HHS and for America’s public health professionals. Preparedness is a day job around here. We are constantly making investments, training personnel at all levels, […]

Governor Newsom on Supreme Court’s Decision on Trump Administration’s Public Charge Rule

Governor Newsom on Supreme Court’s Decision on Trump Administration’s Public Charge Rule

Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom issued the following statement after today’s decision by the Supreme Court of the United States regarding the public charge rule that targets low-income immigrant families: “The effects of today’s Supreme Court decision on the “public charge” rule will be devastating. Because of the “public charge” rule, families are already going hungry […]

Mornings with the One Percent™ Was 9 till Noon Today…This Morning’s Replays are Below.

Mornings with the One Percent™ Was 9 till Noon Today…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 […]