“Wildfire Preparedness Week” Declared in California

“Wildfire Preparedness Week” Declared in California

Sacramento, CA….Again California’s wet winter created a sizable crop of new grass growth, but don’t let the wet weather fool you as the abundant grass dries. Now is the time to act to prevent wildfires. Governor Gavin Newsom declared May 5-11 “Wildfire Preparedness Week” to urge homeowners that California Wildfires Have Changed, Together We Must […]

Stanislaus National Forest Plans Prescribed Underburn on Calaveras Ranger District Northwest of Arnold

Stanislaus National Forest Plans Prescribed Underburn on Calaveras Ranger District Northwest of Arnold

Sonora, CA…The Stanislaus National Forest provides the following information about planned prescribed underburns on the forest. Prescribed Fire Name / Ranger District: Irish O’ Manuel Underburn, Unit 22, Calaveras Ranger District General and Specific Location: Project area is located along Forest Road 5N56, Trail 14E23, west of White Pines reservoir, and northwest of Arnold, CA. […]

National Small Business Week, 2019

National Small Business Week, 2019

Washington, DC…From the White House on National Small Business Week…”During National Small Business Week, we honor America’s entrepreneurs who take a risk on an idea, invest in their neighborhoods, and create jobs for others. Small business owners exemplify the American spirit by developing new ways to provide goods and services to consumers. As a Nation, […]

A Concert Celebrating the Avery Hotel Restoration featuring The Rhythm Riders & Tom Drinnon

A Concert Celebrating the Avery Hotel Restoration featuring The Rhythm Riders & Tom Drinnon

Avery, CA…The Avery Hotel Restoration is Complete! Built in 1851, the 167-year-old landmark Avery Hotel has been restored to its original splendor and has added a beautiful new stage, nestled among the trees and perfect for concerts and dancing under the stars. Inaugurating the new stage are the popular Johnny Cash / Patsy Cline tribute […]

Union UC Workers Will Strike Over Outsourcing on May 16th

Union UC Workers Will Strike Over Outsourcing on May 16th

Oakland, CA…Citing repeated violations of California law in the University of California’s efforts to outsource thousands of frontline jobs, the UC’s Service and Patient Care workers have notified University administrators of their intention to mount a single-day Unfair Labor Practice (ULP) strike on May 16th. The notice follows three ULP charges filed against UC last […]

Yosemite Conservancy’s Outdoor Adventures Inspire Park Visitors

Yosemite Conservancy’s Outdoor Adventures Inspire Park Visitors

Yosemite National Park, CA…Discover Yosemite National Park through the eyes of naturalist guides with lifetimes of Yosemite experience and insider knowledge on one of Yosemite Conservancy’s unforgettable Outdoor Adventures with proceeds going to restoring trails and habitat, protecting vulnerable wildlife and park educational programs. Students from the Yosemite Leadership Program (one of the youth programs […]

The Music & Minds Matter Benefit Concert at Twisted Oak

The Music & Minds Matter Benefit Concert at Twisted Oak

Murphys, CA April 19, 2019: The Mind Matters Clinic in Murphys, CA is hosting an outdoor concert and silent auction fundraiser event at Twisted Oak Winery at 4280 Red Hills Rd., Vallecito, CA on the evening of June 22, 2019. The event will feature bluegrass and folk music by the Magnolia Rhythm Trio, jazz by […]

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…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 […]

Traffic Update….Cement Truck Blocking Lane on Hwy 49

Traffic Update….Cement Truck Blocking Lane on Hwy 49

San Andreas, CA…Traffic Update….Cement Truck Blocking Lane on Hwy 49. Please use caution in the area…. Incident: 00111 Type: Traffic Hazard Location: 4872 Sr49 Loc Desc: 1/4 JSO Lat/Lon: 38.239008 -120.710926 Detail Information 9:35 AM 2 [4] [Notification] [CHP]-PER CHP OFFICE – SR49 FRICOT 1125 CEMENT TRUCK 9:32 AM 1 [1] GARBAGE TRUCK 1125 NB […]

Boeing on AOA Disagree Alert Including 737 Max

Boeing on AOA Disagree Alert Including 737 Max

Chicago, IL…On every airplane delivered to our customers, including the MAX, all flight data and information needed to safely operate the aircraft is provided in the flight deck on the primary flight deck displays. This information is provided full-time in the pilots’ primary field of view, and it always has been. Air speed, attitude, altitude, […]

Overturned Big Rig in 13 Corners Area Closed Hwy 49 Sunday Morning

Overturned Big Rig in 13 Corners Area Closed Hwy 49 Sunday Morning

Mokelumne Hill, CA…On 5/5/2019, at approximately 7:50am Anthony Perez, 27 from Riverside was descending SR-49 NB, toward the Amador/Calaveras County line. He was driving between 35-45 MPH in a commercial vehicle as he approached a curve with a 30 MPH warning sign. As as the 2017 Freightliner continued through the curve, due to the speed, […]

Retreat to the Treetops in a Beautiful Blue Lake Springs Home Offered by Cedar Creek Realty

Retreat to the Treetops in a Beautiful Blue Lake Springs Home Offered by Cedar Creek Realty

Arnold, CA…Retreat to the treetops for sunsets and views!! Natural light flows into this immaculate mountain getaway. With 1972 square feet, 3 bedrooms, 3 full baths, rec room, dueling decks and a 2-car detached garage. Nice open floor plan with great room that opens up to the upper deck to take in those breathtaking sunsets. […]

Traffic Update….Possible Injury Collision Near Sr49 / Blacks Creek Rd

Traffic Update….Possible Injury Collision Near Sr49 / Blacks Creek Rd

Coulterville, CA…Traffic Update….Possible Injury Collision Near Sr49 / Blacks Creek Rd. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00171 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr49 / Blacks Creek Rd Loc Desc: BETWEEN COULTERVILLE AND MOCCASIN Lat/Lon: 37.748091 -120.243779 Detail Information 11:22 AM 5 [19] 1039 1022 61-4 11:20 AM 4 [17] [Notification] [CHP]-PER 61-S3 DOES […]

Traffic Update….Large Black Cow with Green Ear Bling Near Evergreen Rd / Warren Rd

Traffic Update….Large Black Cow with Green Ear Bling Near Evergreen Rd / Warren Rd

Valley Springs, CA…Traffic Update….Large Black Cow with Green Ear Bling Near Evergreen Rd / Warren Rd. Incident: 00147 Type: Animal Hazard Location: Evergreen Rd / Warren Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.133972 -120.913269 Detail Information 10:13 AM 1 [1] LARGE BLK COW W/GRN TAG Unit Information 10:14 AM 2 Unit Assigned 10:14 AM 1 Unit Enroute

DOD Report Details China’s Continued Military and Security Buildup

DOD Report Details China’s Continued Military and Security Buildup

Washington, DC…The 2019 edition of the Department of Defense’s annual report, Military and Security Developments Involving the People’s Republic of China, was publicly released the afternoon of May 2, 2019, and can be found at https://www.defense.gov/Newsroom/, under “Publications.” This report informs Congress of the Department of Defense’s assessment of military and security developments involving China. […]

False Report of Shooting at Ace Hardware Leads to Arrest

False Report of Shooting at Ace Hardware Leads to Arrest

Twain Harte, CA…From the Tuolumne Sheriff’s Office…”A large law enforcement presence was seen yesterday at ACE Hardware in Twain Harte. Just after 5:30 PM, our office received a report of a shooting at the hardware store with numerous people running about. Multiple Sheriff’s Office units, CHP, Fire and EMS responded to Twain Harte Drive. Law […]

Murphys Creek Theatre’s “Barefoot in the Park” is April 26th to May 19th

Murphys Creek Theatre’s “Barefoot in the Park” is April 26th to May 19th

Murphys, CA…Love conquers All… Right? Opposites attract in Murphys Creek Theatre’s hilarious spring production of Barefoot in the Park Newlyweds Paul & Corie Bratter have found the perfect little love nest in New York City. Never mind that you have to climb up 5 flights to get to it (6 if you count the front […]

Traffic Update….Possible Injury Collision Near Whiskey Slide Rd / Mountain Ranch Rd

Traffic Update….Possible Injury Collision Near Whiskey Slide Rd / Mountain Ranch Rd

Mountain Ranch, CA…Traffic Update….Possible Injury Collision Near Whiskey Slide Rd / Mountain Ranch Rd Incident: 00082 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Whiskey Slide Rd / Mountain Ranch Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.228367 -120.542261 Detail Information 7:07 AM 2 [10] 1039 CALSO // WILL SEND DEPUTY AS WELL 6:59 AM 1 [7] 1039 OFC // 49-2 […]

Cinco Sunday at Stevenot Winery & Celebrating New Winery Location

Cinco Sunday at Stevenot Winery & Celebrating New Winery Location

Vallecito, CA…Come for the fun of live music by Grover Anderson & The Lampoliers from 1pm-4pm. The Food Shack Taco Truck food for purchase from 11am to 3pm. House made Sangria by Jon Oliveto and a Mimosa bar. On January 16, 2019 the Oliveto Family purchased the former location of Irish Vineyards in Vallecito, CA. […]

Notice of Vacancies for Citizen Boards, Committees & Commissions

Notice of Vacancies for Citizen Boards, Committees & Commissions

San Andreas, CA…NOTICE OF VACANCIES FOR CITIZEN BOARDS/COMMITTEES/COMMISSIONS (revised 4/25/19). NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, due to unscheduled vacancies and expiration of terms, the Calaveras County Board of Supervisors encourages interested and qualified persons to apply for membership to the following County committees or commissions: Area 12 Agency on Aging Advisory Council One vacancy for […]

Board of Supervisors Summary Publication

Board of Supervisors Summary Publication

San Andreas, CA…BOARD OF SUPERVISORS SUMMARY PUBLICATION. Ordinance No. 20190423o3116. The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors adopted an ordinance to amend the zoning for a portion of APN: 024-001-033 from Timber Production (TP) and APN: 024-001-034 from Rural Residential – 1.3-acre minimum parcel size (RR-1.3) to General Agriculture (RA) for Victoria Teller. The subject parcel […]

Notice of Intent to Adopt a Negative Declaration

Notice of Intent to Adopt a Negative Declaration

San Andreas, CA….NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT A NEGATIVE DECLARATION. LEAD AGENCY: Calaveras County Planning Department, 891 Mountain Ranch Rd., San Andreas, CA 95249 2019-010 Zoning Amendment for Paloma Farm LLC: The applicant is requesting approval of a zoning amendment to change the zoning of three legal parcels totaling 51.64 acres. APN 40-025-009 is 4.0 […]