Governor Brown Releases Revised 2018-19 State Budget

Governor Brown Releases Revised 2018-19 State Budget

Sacramento, CA…Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today released a revised state budget proposal that boosts education funding to an all-time high, fills the Rainy Day Fund to the brim and directs billions of dollars in one-time surplus funding to combat homelessness, improve mental health services and rebuild crumbling infrastructure. “We’re nearing the longest economic recovery […]

Baron & Budd Files Suit on Behalf of 30 California Counties (Including Calaveras) to Hold Pharmaceutical Industry Responsible in Opioid Crisis

Baron & Budd Files Suit on Behalf of 30 California Counties (Including Calaveras) to Hold Pharmaceutical Industry Responsible in Opioid Crisis

San Diego, CA…Today, the national law firm of Baron & Budd announced that it will file lawsuits on behalf of 30 California counties against many of the nation’s largest pharmaceutical manufacturers and distributors for their role in creating a widespread diversion of prescription opiates for nonmedical purposes. The suits seek an abatement remedy in addition […]

Calaveras County Public Access TV Studio PATV Schedule for May 11 – 17

Calaveras County Public Access TV Studio PATV Schedule for May 11 – 17

San Andreas, CA…Calaveras Community TV is located in San Andreas, CA. We are a non-profit organization which helps facilitate the local studio and air original community programming to your home. The goals for PEG Access Television are to promote free speech, foster diverse points of view, encourage communications, create opportunities, encourage artistic expression, expand educational […]

The 61st Annual Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Posse, Mother Lode Round-Up Parade

The 61st Annual Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Posse, Mother Lode Round-Up Parade

Sonora, CA…On Saturday, May 12th, 2018 City of Sonora will be hosting the 61st annual Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Posse, Mother Lode Round-Up Parade. This event will bring thousands of visitors to the downtown area of Sonora. Because this is a family event and the safety of all spectators is of the utmost importance, no glass […]

U.S. to Dedicate Embassy in Jerusalem on Monday

U.S. to Dedicate Embassy in Jerusalem on Monday

The Department of State is proud to announce that the U.S. Embassy to Israel in Jerusalem will be dedicated on Monday, May 14. Ambassador David M. Friedman will preside over the dedication ceremony and Deputy Secretary John J. Sullivan will lead the Presidential Delegation to the historic opening along with Secretary of Treasury Steven Mnuchin, […]

Hike It, Bike It, Ride It, Run It, Arnold Rim Trail Association Gears Up For Great Summer Season

Hike It, Bike It, Ride It, Run It, Arnold Rim Trail Association Gears Up For Great Summer Season

Arnold, CA…The Arnold Rim Trail is a non-motorized trail system designed for hikers, mountain bikers and equestrians. ART connects the many wonders of public lands along the Ebbetts Pass National Scenic Byway stretch of Hwy 4 to its communities, creating a high level of access for its residents and visitors. Arnold Rim Trail Cyclists, Equestrians, […]

Caltrans is Repaving 34 miles of State Route 108/(SR-108) and SR-120

Caltrans is Repaving 34 miles of State Route 108/(SR-108) and SR-120

Jamestown, CA…Stanislaus/Tuolumne County – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is performing a highway improvement project that will repave 34 miles of State Route 108/(SR-108) and SR-120 in Stanislaus and Tuolumne counties. The project began at Lancaster Road in eastern Stanislaus County and will continue to the SR-108/SR-49 junction in Tuolumne County, as well as […]

Forest Service Begins Road Repairs on Spicer Road, Work Will Repair Winter Storm Damage

Forest Service Begins Road Repairs on Spicer Road, Work Will Repair Winter Storm Damage

Bear Valley, CA…Temporary repairs are underway on Spicer Road, Forest Road 7N01, on Calaveras Ranger District. The temporary repairs, scheduled between May 10 and May 25, will allow vehicle access to reservoirs during the Memorial Day weekend. Permanent repairs are scheduled between May 29 and late July. Spicer Road offers primary access to Spicer, Union, […]

Traffic Update….Collision Near Hwy 49 & Union Mine Road

Traffic Update….Collision Near Hwy 49 & Union Mine Road

San Andreas, CA…..Traffic Update….Collision Near Hwy 49 & Union Mine Road. Lanes are blocked please use caution in the area… Incident: 00091 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr49 / Union Mine Rd Loc Desc: JNO Lat/Lon: 38.158311 -120.646311 Detail Information 9:22 AM 10 [17] UA 49-2 CPS // SAM BERRI IS FINE TO WAIT THERE […]

Meet Sarah LaPlante, Mi-Wok and Summit District Ranger

Meet Sarah LaPlante, Mi-Wok and Summit District Ranger

Sonora, CA…LaPlante and Forest Supervisor Jason Kuiken will discuss Mi-Wok and Summit ranger district operations May 15, beginning at 5 p.m. at the Mi-Wok Ranger District office conference room. Residents are invited to meet LaPlante, who recently became the ranger for both 108 corridor districts, to discuss issues impacting their communities. The Mi-Wok Ranger District […]

Kiwi is Missing Please Help Him Return Home

Kiwi is Missing Please Help Him Return Home

Valley Springs, CA….Kiwi was last seen on Kirby Street. Slimmer then most male cockatiels. Bright yellow face with Orange cheeks Grey feathers (standard grey cockatiel) Has a heart murmur problem that was diagnosed by Avian vet. Contact Lauren 209-598-7088 ltrautvetter829@gmail.com Kiwi has a heart murmur, that was diagnosed by an Avian vet. His brothers and […]

Free Card Fridays Through July 27th at Middleton’s Hallmark

Free Card Fridays Through July 27th at Middleton’s Hallmark

Angels Camp, CA….Our new Just Because card line is now available in Hallmark Gold Crown Stores and to help make someone’s day and spread more caring in the world…just because.  Follow our weekly Card Challenges and get a FREE Just Because card at Hallmark Gold Crown Stores every Friday starting April 20 through July 27 for all […]

Debris Burn Caused Fires Lead To Citations

Debris Burn Caused Fires Lead To Citations

San Andreas, CA..During the past week, the Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit (TCU) has responded to five illegal debris burns, resulting in four criminal citations issued. On Saturday, May 5, 2018 at 12:40 PM TCU responded to a debris burn on Sun Road in Mountain Ranch, CA. The fire consisted of multiple oversize burn piles and a citation […]

An Endorsement of Pat Garrahan for Sheriff ~ John MacWillie, PhD

An Endorsement of Pat Garrahan for Sheriff ~ John MacWillie, PhD

Murphys, CA…It is the obligation of every government to provide for the public safety and security of its citizens. For local jurisdictions this responsibility includes the provision of law enforcement, fire protection, and health care. In many localities, such as Calaveras County, the only direct input the public has in how these services are delivered […]

Bret Harte FFA 2018 Floriculture State Champions

Bret Harte FFA 2018 Floriculture State Champions

Angels Camp, CA….The Bret Harte FFA Floriculture Judging team was announced the 2018 California State Champions on May 5th, 2018. This year three teams from the Bret Harte FFA traveled to San Luis Obispo to compete in the contests of Poultry Evaluation, Milk Quality & Dairy Foods and Floriculture. Teams have been practicing since January […]

The Final Mountain Melody Spring Concert is May 12

The Final Mountain Melody Spring Concert is May 12

Calaveras County, CA…Mountain Melody once again presents a musical celebration of the vernal equinox entitled “Friends and Music and Spring–Oh My!!” Their musical selections are sure to cleanse your winter burdened palates and bring lightness and joy to your life! The songs include “Jitterbug” from Wizard of Oz, “It Don’t Mean A Thing (If It […]

Make Plans to Attend the Second Annual Grand Tasting Wine Event!

Make Plans to Attend the Second Annual Grand Tasting Wine Event!

Angels Camp, CA…Be the first to taste the best-in-show, double-gold and gold-medal winners of the 2018 Sierra Foothills Wine Competition. The Calaveras Winegrape Alliance (CWA) in partnership with the Calaveras County Chamber of Commerce and the Calaveras County Fairgrounds will be hosting a Grand Tasting Wine Event at 6pm on Wednesday May 16 in the […]

Mornings with the One Percent™ Live Weekdays 7-10am

Mornings with the One Percent™ Live Weekdays 7-10am

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 […]

Calaveras County Financial Leadership Forum is May 23rd

Calaveras County Financial Leadership Forum is May 23rd

Angels Camp, CA…The Calaveras County Chamber of Commerce in conjunction with Quest Capital Strategies, Inc. is pleased to announce the first annual Calaveras County forum on Financial Leadership at the Bret Harte Performing Arts Center, May 23, 2018 from 4:30pm – 8:00pm. This event is designed to educate the public while providing an opportunity to […]

Make Plans For Mother’s Day Brunch at Murphys Historic Hotel

Make Plans For Mother’s Day Brunch at Murphys Historic Hotel

Murphys, CA…In continuous operation since 1856, the Murphys Historic Hotel is a quaint and charming piece of yesterday in the heart of the picturesque California Gold Rush town of Murphys in Calaveras County. This registered National Historic Landmark has hosted such notable historic figures as Ulysses S. Grant, Mark Twain, Horatio Alger, Susan B. Anthony, […]

Golfer Nick Kristoff Signs Collegiate Letter of Intent at Bret Harte

Golfer Nick Kristoff Signs Collegiate Letter of Intent at Bret Harte

Altaville, CA…Nick Kristoff signed his official letter of intent to pursue his athletic and academic interests next year at the collegiate level at a celebratory ceremony held at Bret Harte Union High School on Wednesday, May 9, 2018. Senior Nick Kristoff signed with Vanguard University in Costa Mesa, where he will be playing golf. Kristoff, […]

Angels Food and Sierra Hills Markets Weekly Ad & Grocery Specials Through May 15th

Angels Food and Sierra Hills Markets Weekly Ad & Grocery Specials Through May 15th

Angels Camp & Murphys, CA…For the best Deli Sandwiches in Calaveras County, come on in and treat yourself to the tastiest and freshest ‘made with love’ deli sandwiches around. Angels Food Deli, Text your order to 209.753.7331 Or You may call your order into 209.736.4243 ext 14. Sierra Hills Market Deli, Text your order to […]

FCC Issues $120 Million Fine for Spoofed Robocalls

FCC Issues $120 Million Fine for Spoofed Robocalls

Washington, DC…The Federal Communications Commission today fined Adrian Abramovich $120 million for malicious spoofing that was part of his massive robocalling operation aimed at selling timeshares and other travel packages. The caller ID spoofing operation made almost 100 million spoofed robocalls over three months. The Truth in Caller ID Act prohibits callers from deliberately falsifying […]

FCC Commissioner Rosenworcel Says Net Neutrality to End June 11th

FCC Commissioner Rosenworcel Says Net Neutrality to End June 11th

Washington, DC….“Today, the FCC gave notice that net neutrality protections will be taken off the books on June 11. This is profoundly disappointing. The agency failed to listen to the American public and gave short shrift to their deeply held belief that internet openness should remain the law of the land.  The agency turned a […]