Collision on Hwy 88 Near Ione This Morning Took The Life of Retired ACSO Sergeant Mark Lawrence

Collision on Hwy 88 Near Ione This Morning Took The Life of Retired ACSO Sergeant Mark Lawrence

Ione, CA…It is with a heavy heart that the Amador County Sheriff’s Office announces the tragic loss of a member of our family. Retired Sergeant Mark Lawrence was driving to the Amador County Superior Court this morning where he serves as a Court Security Deputy when he was involved in a motor vehicle accident. Despite […]

Governor Signs Lorena Gonzalez’s AB 5 Independent Contractor Restriction Bill!

Governor Signs Lorena Gonzalez’s AB 5 Independent Contractor Restriction Bill!

Sacramento, CA…Today Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law legislation authored by California State Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez (D-San Diego) to restore employment status for millions of workers who have been misclassified as contractors. Assembly Bill 5 provides clarity for businesses, workers and taxpayers in the wake of the Dynamex ruling by the California Supreme Court in […]

Federal Reserve Issues FOMC Statement on Additional Rate Cuts

Federal Reserve Issues FOMC Statement on Additional Rate Cuts

Washington, DC…Information received since the Federal Open Market Committee met in July indicates that the labor market remains strong and that economic activity has been rising at a moderate rate. Job gains have been solid, on average, in recent months, and the unemployment rate has remained low. Although household spending has been rising at a […]

Governor Gavin Newsom Signs Executive Order to Confront Youth Vaping Epidemic

Governor Gavin Newsom Signs Executive Order to Confront Youth Vaping Epidemic

Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom signed an executive order to confront the growing youth epidemic and health risks linked to vaping. The executive order directs the Department of Public Health (CDPH) to launch a $20 million statewide digital and social media public awareness campaign to educate youth, young adults and parents about the health risks of […]

Mark Twain Medical Center Showcases Local Health Resources at Fall Health Fair

Mark Twain Medical Center Showcases Local Health  Resources at Fall Health Fair

San Andreas, CA…Mark Twain Medical Center presents the 21st Annual Fall Health Fair on Saturday, September 28 from 7 a.m. to noon at the Hospital Campus in San Andreas. “Participation in this event is just as enthusiastic now as it was when we started over two decades ago,” notes Doug Archer, MTMC President and CEO. […]

Rotary Shoe Drive to Wear Out Poverty Now Though October 23rd! Donate Now!!

Rotary Shoe Drive to Wear Out Poverty Now Though October 23rd!  Donate Now!!

Donate your gently used shoes to our annual Shoe Drive to Wear Out Poverty! Your donated shoes will be cleaned and repaired and distributed to those in need domestically and internationally! Shoes are also provided to start micro-businesses, and the proceeds go back to purchasing new shoes for children and adults wherever there is a […]

Traffic Update….Fatality & Traffic Controls in Place Near Sr88 / Sr104

Traffic Update….Fatality & Traffic Controls in Place Near Sr88 / Sr104

Ione, CA…Traffic Update….Fatality & Traffic Controls in Place Near Sr88 / Sr104 Incident: 00069 Type: Fatality Location: Sr88 / Sr104 Loc Desc: JEO 104 Lat/Lon: 38.330046 -120.906954 Detail Information 8:59 AM 10 [27] Secondary Location for A94-003: CAL FIRE HELI PORT. [Shared] 8:53 AM 9 [25] 94-S3 UPDATE 2 CHIEFS – FIRE CONFIRMED 1144 [Shared] […]

Traffic Update….Another Vehicle vs Animal Collision Near Crystal Falls Dr / American River Dr

Traffic Update….Another Vehicle vs Animal Collision Near Crystal Falls Dr / American River Dr

Sonora, CA….Traffic Update….Another Vehicle vs Animal Collision Near Crystal Falls Dr / American River Dr. Every year in the fall with hunting season, mating season, etc, the vehicle vs deer, vehicle vs bear collisions spike. Let’s be careful out there. Incident: 00074 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Crystal Falls Dr / American River Dr Loc […]

Harley Davidson vs Box Truck Collision Results in Injuries

Harley Davidson vs Box Truck Collision Results in Injuries

Sonora, CA…From the Sonora Police Dept…”A 34-year-old Sonora woman was hospitalized after the motorcycle she was riding on collided with a box truck yesterday morning. The 2014 Harley Davidson was traveling southbound on Washington Street when it struck the rear area of a 2008 GMC box truck preparing to turn right from the southbound lane […]

$69,000 in Cannabis Stolen From Hazy Bulldog Farms Dispensary

$69,000 in Cannabis Stolen From Hazy Bulldog Farms Dispensary

Sonora, CA…The Sonora Police Department is asking for the community’s help identifying the suspects who burglarized Hazy Bulldog Farms cannabis dispensary last Wednesday morning. Just after 4:00 am, on September 11th, the Police Department received calls from a passerby and then an alarm company of a burglary in progress at the cannabis dispensary on Mono […]

Very Large Stray Kitty Found in Bathroom

Very Large Stray Kitty Found in Bathroom

Sonora, CA…An intruder caught in the act! Last night, our deputies were called to the 16000 block of Oakhaven Lane in Sonora for reports of a break-in. The perpetrator slyly made his way through the open front door of the home. He did not threaten the resident or steal anything. After being spotted, he tried […]

Be Aware of Potentially Injured Bear After Collision on Hwy 49 South of Stevenot Bridge

Be Aware of Potentially Injured Bear After Collision on Hwy 49 South of Stevenot Bridge

Tuttletown, CA…On September 17, 2019 at approximately 5:55 am, 42-year-old Damian Riley of Columbia, and his passenger, 33-year-old, Andrea Riley of Columbia were traveling northbound on State Route 49, south of the Stevenot Bridge at approximately 55-60 miles per hour in their 2017 Toyota Prius. Suddenly, a bear entered the roadway from the east shoulder […]

Traffic Update….Vehicle on Its Side Near Campo Seco Rd / Golden Oaks Dr

Traffic Update….Vehicle on Its Side Near Campo Seco Rd / Golden Oaks Dr

Jamestown, CA…Traffic Update….Vehicle on Its Side Near Campo Seco Rd / Golden Oaks Dr. Incident: 00175 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Campo Seco Rd / Golden Oaks Dr Loc Desc: JNO Lat/Lon: 37.945503 -120.411959 Detail Information 10:37 AM 8 [14] 1039 1141 10:36 AM 7 [13] [Rotation Request Comment] 1039 AFFORDBLE 209-984-2414**** 10:35 AM 6 […]

Legendary Journalist Cokie Roberts Dies at 75

Legendary Journalist Cokie Roberts Dies at 75

New York, NY…From ABC News…”ABC News President James Goldston sent the following note to the news division on the passing of Cokie Roberts this morning. I’m writing with very sad news. Our dear friend and colleague Cokie Roberts passed away this morning in Washington, surrounded by her family and closest friends. Cokie had a storied […]

The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors are Back in Action Today! Grand Jury Response & Cannabis Top Agenda

The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors are Back in Action Today!  Grand Jury Response & Cannabis Top Agenda

San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors are Back in Action Today! Grand Jury Response & Cannabis Top Agenda. Full agenda is below… Board of Supervisors Special Meeting 9/17/2019 9:00 AM Board of Supervisors Chambers 891 Mountain Ranch Road   San Andreas, CA 95249 Downloads:  Agenda  Agenda Packet Call to Order Roll Call Pledge of Allegiance Announcements […]

Traffic Update….Minor Injury Vehicle vs Bear Collision Near Hwy 49 & Studhorse Flat Road

Traffic Update….Minor Injury Vehicle vs Bear Collision Near Hwy 49 & Studhorse Flat Road

Tuttletown, CA…Traffic Update….Minor Injury Vehicle vs Bear Collision Near Hwy 49 & Studhorse Flat Road Incident: 00435 Type: Trfc Collision-Minor Inj Location: SR49 / Studhorse Flat Rd Loc Desc: VISITOR ENTRANCE TO NEW MELONNES Lat/Lon: 37.999577 -120.488238 Detail Information 6:45 AM 10 [30] FISH AND GAME COPIES LN 29 6:23 AM 9 [26] [Rotation Request […]

CCWD Reach One Pipeline Replacement Construction Will Resume in Spring

CCWD Reach One Pipeline Replacement Construction Will Resume in Spring

San Andreas, CA….On Wednesday September 11, 2019, Mozingo Construction, Inc., informed the Calaveras County Water District (CCWD) that it was stopping work on the Reach 1 Pipeline Replacement Project for the remainder of this construction season. Mozingo started demobilizing from the project that same day and has reallocated resources away from the Reach 1 Project […]

Traffic Update….Large Rock Slide Blocking Southbound Lane of Hwy 49 Near Electra Road

Traffic Update….Large Rock Slide Blocking Southbound Lane of Hwy 49 Near Electra Road

Jackson, CA…Traffic Update….Large Rock Slide Blocking Southbound Lane of Hwy 49 Near Electra Road Incident: 00267 Type: Traffic Hazard Location: Sr49 / Electra Rd Loc Desc: SB JNO Lat/Lon: 38.314030 -120.721039 Detail Information 2:25 PM 4 [8] 49-S3 CT 97 BLOCKING SB /// CONT 94-3 2:24 PM 3 [6] 1039 DOT 2:22 PM 2 [3] […]

(Tonight at 6pm) State Department of Insurance Town Hall Meeting With State of California Insurance Commissioner Rica

(Tonight at 6pm) State Department of Insurance Town Hall Meeting With State of California Insurance Commissioner Rica

San Andreas, CA…State Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara and his staff will host a Town Hall Meeting on Monday September 16, 2019 at 6 pm. The Town Hall will be held at San Andreas Town Hall, 24 Church Hill Road, San Andreas, CA. The Insurance Commissioner will present about the current state of getting and maintaining […]

Traffic Update….Vehicle Over Embankment Near Hwy 88 & Carson Spur

Traffic Update….Vehicle Over Embankment Near Hwy 88 & Carson Spur

Kirkwood, CA…Traffic Update….Vehicle Over Embankment Near Hwy 88 & Carson Spur Incident: 00221 Type: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj Location: Sr88 / Carson Spur Loc Desc: CARSON SPUR X SR88 Lat/Lon: 38.705537 -120.103879 Detail Information 1:11 PM 3 [18] [Notification] [CHP]-1039 3A / SILVER STATE TOW ENRT CALL #35467 [Shared] 12:59 PM 2 [4] SNOWING HEAVILY ****VEH […]

Mornings with the One Percent™ Was 9 till Noon Today, Replays are Below

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

Fatal Motorcycle Collision Takes Life of 22 Year Old Sonora Woman

Fatal Motorcycle Collision Takes Life of 22 Year Old Sonora Woman

Sonora, CA…On September 15, 2019, at approximately 12:35am, 22-year-old, Gavin Daniel Rodgers from Sonora was riding his 1993 Harley Davidson motorcycle with a 22-year-old female passenger from Sonora. They were traveling northbound on Longeway Road at an undetermined rate of speed. As he approached Phoenix Lake Road, he failed to stop for the posted stop […]