Plant Propagation Class

Plant Propagation Class

Jackson, CA…Do you know how you can best prepare for your springtime garden? By attending our “Plant Propagation” class where you will learn the best practices for getting your vegetables off to a successful start! This Public Education class is presented by the UCCE Master Gardeners of Amador County on Saturday, February 24, 2018. Basic […]

Introduction to Gardening in the Foothills

Introduction to Gardening in the Foothills

Jackson, CA…New to gardening in the foothills? Or are you interested in trying something different in your home garden and landscape? Home gardening in the local foothills can be challenging. Pick up great tips on meeting those garden challenges at the Public Education class, “Introduction to Gardening in the Foothills” presented by the UCCE Master […]

Selection and Care of Roses, Flowering Trees and Shrubs

Selection and Care of Roses, Flowering Trees and Shrubs

Jackson, CA…Roses, flowering trees and shrubs are popular in local home landscapes and gardens. If you have questions about which ones to choose and how to successfully care for these colorful ornamentals, plan on attending the UCCE Master Gardeners of Amador County Public Education class “Selection and Care of Roses, Flowering Trees and Shrubs” on […]

Dave Silva May 27, 1956 – Nov 30, 2017, Angels Camp, Hayward, Kansas City & Savannah

Dave Silva May 27, 1956 – Nov 30, 2017, Angels Camp, Hayward, Kansas City & Savannah

Angels Camp, CA…It is with great sadness that the family of Dave Silva announces his passing after a brief illness, complicated by his battle with multiple sclerosis, on Thursday, November 30, 2017, at the age of 61 years. Dave will be lovingly remembered by his mother, Patricia Joan (Kingman) Silva and his two sisters, Deborah […]

Bureau of Cannabis Control Announces Licensing Workshops

Bureau of Cannabis Control Announces Licensing Workshops

Sacramento, CA…The Bureau of Cannabis Control (Bureau) has announced plans to host four public licensing workshops. The workshops will focus on what licensing information is needed and what resources are available for people planning to apply for state commercial cannabis licenses.  The Bureau will be joined by other state and local agencies at each licensing […]

Mail Theft at Sonora US Post Office

Mail Theft at Sonora US Post Office

Sonora, CA…During the New Year’s Holiday weekend unknown suspect(s) broke into the drive up postal drop box at the Sonora Post Office located at 781 S. Washington Street. An unknown amount of mail was taken from the box. The Sonora Police Department encourages anyone who dropped mail containing checks or bank/credit card account information to […]

Massive Poached Sacramento County Deer Leads to Trophy Penalty Enhancement

Massive Poached Sacramento County Deer Leads to Trophy Penalty Enhancement

Sacramento, CA…A Sacramento County man entered a no contest plea Tuesday to charges of poaching a huge blacktail deer in Sacramento County. John Frederick Kautz, 51, of Lodi, was charged with possession of an illegally poached deer and falsification of deer tag reporting information, both misdemeanors, following a three-month investigation. Kautz illegally killed the trophy-sized […]

Human Trafficking Awareness Class

Human Trafficking Awareness Class

San Andreas, CA…Human Trafficking Awareness Class: Dispelling the Myths. Victim-Centered and Trauma-Informed Care Please join us for an in-depth workshop for first responders and public service agencies provided by Holly Gibbs, Director of Dignity Health’s Human Trafficking Response Program and Wendy Barnes, author of And Life Continues: Sex Trafficking & My Journey to Freedom. Learning […]

Traffic Update….Pickup vs Motorcycle Collision Near Hwy 4 & Avery Sheep Ranch Road

Traffic Update….Pickup vs Motorcycle Collision Near Hwy 4 & Avery Sheep Ranch Road

Avery, CA…CHP is reporting what thankfully looks to be only a minor injury collision between an S10 pickup and a motorcycle. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00240 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr4 / Avery Sheep Ranch Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.204839 -120.369511 Close Detail Information 1:36 PM 7 [20] B49-006 RDWY CLR […]

Hey Good People! Perfect Time For Lessons Getting Your Family On The Slopes In Bear Valley!

Hey Good People!  Perfect Time For Lessons Getting Your Family On The Slopes In Bear Valley!

Bear Valley, CA…Hey Good People! Partly cloudy skies abound this morning as the trough presses closer to the West Coast this morning. Long wave radiation will keep things around 52F for the high today due to the cloud cover and wind will be SSE predominantly from 2-7mph. Unsettled weather will arrive Wednesday and hang around […]

Ring in The New Year at Hotel Leger

Ring in The New Year at Hotel Leger

Mokelumne Hill, CA…Before the countdown, take in a delicious New Year’s Eve dinner in our restaurant! Seatings at 5pm, 5:30pm, 7:30pm and 8pm. Spots are limited, so call to make your reservations today! Reservations are REQUIRED. After dinner join us for the 2018 New Year’s Countdown Party from 9pm-1am. Countdown to 2018 with us at […]

Traffic Update….Cadillac vs Garbage Cans Near Hwy 49 & Kennedy Mine Road

Traffic Update….Cadillac vs Garbage Cans Near Hwy 49 & Kennedy Mine Road

Jackson, CA…CHP is reporting a Cadi vs garbage can incident near Hwy 49 & Kennedy Mine Road. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00189 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Sr49 / Kennedy Mine Rd Loc Desc: JOHN’S PITT STOP Lat/Lon: 38.365717 -120.789143 Close Detail Information 1:27 PM 6 [8] CALL # 34766 // RORYS […]

Ronald David Burns 8/11/33 – 12/23/17

Ronald David Burns 8/11/33 – 12/23/17

Arnold, CA…Ronald David Burns, Arnold, CA, age 84, died of a heart attack on Saturday, December 23, 2017. Ron was born on August 11, 1933 at Jefferson Hospital in Los Angeles, CA. He was the only child of, Norbert P. Burns (Paddy), originally from Pennsylvania, and Olive Anderson Burns, originally from Oklahoma . His son, […]

Traffic Update…Possible Injury Collision Near Hwy 4 & Poole Station

Traffic Update…Possible Injury Collision Near Hwy 4 & Poole Station

Angels Camp, CA…CHP is reporting a possible injury collision near Hwy 4 and Poole Station Road. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00228 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr4 / Pool Station Rd Loc Desc: JEO Lat/Lon: 38.044559 -120.647002 Close Detail Information NO DETAILS Unit Information 4:19 PM 11 Unit Assigned 4:19 PM 10 […]

Traffic Update…Possible Injury Collision Near Hwy 4 & Batten Road

Traffic Update…Possible Injury Collision Near Hwy 4 & Batten Road

Murphys, CA…CHP is reporting a possible injury collision near Hwy 4 & Batten Road. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00221 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr4 / Batten Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.100637 -120.469824 Close Detail Information 4:14 PM 7 [12] Secondary Location for B49-010: MURPHYS FIRE STATION. 4:11 PM 6 [10] 1039 […]

Be Ready for Winter & Thank You for Shopping & Renting Locally at SNAC!

Be Ready for Winter & Thank You for Shopping & Renting Locally at SNAC!

Arnold, Murphys & Sonora, CA…Ever since we opened our first store in Downtown Sonora, our goal has been the same. To provide our customers with high quality, innovative outdoor products, priced so you can spend more time using your gear than paying for it. At SNAC, you’ll find affordable clothing and gear to outfit yourself […]

Another Sad Traffic Update….Fatality Near Hwy 108 & Yosemite Junction

Another Sad Traffic Update….Fatality Near Hwy 108 & Yosemite Junction

Jamestown, CA…Emergency crews are on scene of another fatal collision on our local roadways. Our prayers to the friends and family and please use caution in the area. Incident: 00149 Type: Fatality Location: Sr108 / Yosemite Junction Loc Desc: EB Lat/Lon: 37.891275 -120.488152 Close Detail Information 11:34 AM 6 [17] [Rotation Request Comment] 1039 AFFORDABLE […]

Hey Good People!! Come Up & Play, Take Those Lessons & Party on New Years Eve

Hey Good People!! Come Up & Play, Take Those Lessons & Party on New Years Eve

Bear Valley, CA…New Year’s Eve Extravaganza! New Year’s Eve Celebration at the Lodge! On one special night each year, we get together to celebrate friends, family and those that we hold most dear. Join us to raise a glass, dance the night away and ring in the New Year at Bear Valley’s annual New Year’s […]

An Unwelcome Guest at Kwik Serv ~By Matthew Murphy

An Unwelcome Guest at Kwik Serv ~By Matthew Murphy

Arnold, CA…From reader Matthew Murphys…”Employee arrived to open. Noticed person inside. Called 911. Calaveras county deputies apprehended subject. Rumor is they had to tase him for non-compliance. 20 something year old Matt. Unknown last name. Same guy that stole a Jeep and busted into JJ’s and stole the register about two years ago. He was […]

Just another Not So Routine Traffic Stop Made By Tuolumne Sheriff Deputies…

Just another Not So Routine Traffic Stop Made By Tuolumne Sheriff Deputies…

Sonora, CA…At 10:35 last night, a traffic enforcement stop was made at Stockton Road in Sonora on a red Pontiac Grand Prix for a couple of equipment violations. The passenger, 39-year-old Joshua Kaufman, was arrested for two misdemeanor warrants. Kaufman was found to be in possession of two plastic bags containing a total of 3.97 […]

A Message From About iPhone Batteries and Performance

A Message From About iPhone Batteries and Performance

Cupertino, CA…We’ve been hearing feedback from our customers about the way we handle performance for iPhones with older batteries and how we have communicated that process. We know that some of you feel Apple has let you down. We apologize. There’s been a lot of misunderstanding about this issue, so we would like to clarify […]

Census Bureau Projects U.S. and World Populations on New Year’s Day

Census Bureau Projects U.S. and World Populations on New Year’s Day

Washington, DC…As our nation prepares to ring in the new year, the U.S. Census Bureau projects the U.S. population will be 326,971,407 on Jan. 1, 2018. This represents an increase of 2,314,238, or 0.71 percent, from New Year’s Day 2017. Since Census Day (April 1) 2010, the population has grown by 18,225,587, or 5.90 percent. In January […]