A Cold Winter Drive In Big Trees Village with Sandi Pearce from Sierra Sentry
Arnold, CA…Take A Drive around Big Trees Village with Sandi Pearce from Sierra Sentry
Eric Schmidt to Become Technical Advisor to Alphabet
Mountain View, CA…Alphabet Inc. Announced that, as of its next regular board meeting in January 2018, Eric Schmidt will be transitioning from his position as Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors, becoming a technical advisor to the company while continuing to serve on its board. “Since 2001, Eric has provided us with business and […]
Affordable Care Act Enrollments Roll On
Washington, DC…In the last week of Open Enrollment for 2018, 4,143,968 people selected plans using the HealthCare.gov platform or were automatically re-enrolled in a plan. As in past years, enrollment weeks are measured Sunday through Saturday. This Open Enrollment snapshot covers the period from December 10, 2017, to 11:59PM Eastern Time on December 15, 2017. […]
Traffic Update….Toyota vs Embankment Near Parrotts Ferry Road & Iron Canyon
Columbia, CA….Traffic Update….Toyota vs Embankment Near Parrotts Ferry Road & Iron Canyon Incident: 00080 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Parrotts Ferry Rd / Iron Canyon Cv Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.048731 -120.422398 Close Detail Information 7:45 AM 8 [8] [Rotation Request Comment] 1039 AFFORDABLE 209 984 2414 7:44 AM 7 [7] A61-001 1185 VEH 1124 7:43 […]
Traffic Update….Sedan Overturned Into Ditch Near Sr12 / Burson Rd
Wallace, CA….Traffic Update….Sedan Overturned Into Ditch Near Sr12 / Burson Rd Incident: 00056 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr12 / Burson Rd Loc Desc: WB 12 JEO SJ CO LINE Lat/Lon: 38.183543 -120.890366 Close Detail Information 7:12 AM 4 [5] 1039 CSO 7:11 AM 3 [3] [Appended, 07:12:23] [1] SOLO OT / GRY FORD FIESTA […]
Sportscaster Richard Alan Enberg 1935 – 2017
La Jolla, CA…Enberg passed away at home on Thursday of an apparent heart attack. From Wikipedia…”Richard Alan Enberg (February 28, 1935 – December 21, 2017) was an American sportscaster. He provided play-by-play for various sports on numerous radio and television networks (including NBC, CBS, and ESPN), and for individual teams, over the course of an […]
The Calaveras Sheriff’s Office is Recruiting Explorers
San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras Sheriff’s Office is Recruiting Explorers
Sgt. Patrick Griswold and Cpl. Bryan Rapoza Honored on Their Retirements
Sonora, CA…From the Tuolumne Sheriff’s Department….”We would like to congratulate Sgt. Patrick Griswold and Cpl. Bryan Rapoza on their retirement with the Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Office. Sgt. Griswold served in the Air Force for 4 years and Cpl. Bryan Rapoza served in the Army for 8 years. They joined our custody division one year apart […]
Notice of Vacancies for Citizen Boards/Committees/Commissions
San Andreas, CA…NOTICE OF VACANCIES FOR CITIZEN BOARDS/COMMITTEES/COMMISSIONS (revised 12/13/17) 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: County Service Area #2 – Bar XX One vacancy for […]
Calaveras LAFCO Notice of Public Hearing
San Andreas, CA…CALAVERAS LAFCO NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Calaveras Local Agency Formation Commission will hold a public hearing on the adoption of a Municipal Service Review and Sphere of Influence for road maintenance, storm drain maintenance, street lighting maintenance, landscaping of public areas, weed control and trail/fire break maintenance, […]
100 Acre Parcel Landrush Will Begin for Outdoor Cannabis Cultivations if Consensus Holds
San Andreas, CA….The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors Special Meeting on commercial cannabis is entering its’ final stages. There are still details to be worked out, and the final ordinance still needs to be returned and voted on January 10th but consensus on the parcel size seems to have been reached. It looks as though […]
Traffic Update….RV Off The Roadway on Gwin Mine Road
Mokelumne Hill, CA…CHP is reporting a RV off the roadway near the Middle Bar Bridge. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00266 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: 7666-8115 Gwin Mine Rd Loc Desc: BY THE MIDDLE BAR BRIDGE Lat/Lon: 38.286544 -120.757464 Close Detail Information 3:44 PM 1 [1] RV OFF THE RD Unit Information […]
Celebrate Holidays with a Safe Ride Home AAA’s Tipsy Tow Returns for Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve
Walnut Creek, CA…AAA wants drivers to be safe this holiday season. The safety advocate is urging motorists to plan for a safe ride home before heading out to celebrate. “Be sure you have a plan to get home safely if you’re out celebrating this year,” said Michael Blasky, spokesman for AAA. “If that plan falls […]
Traffic Update….Possible Injury Collision Near Shake Ridge Rd / Sokes Springs Rd
Pine Grove, CA…Traffic Update….Possible Injury Collision Near Shake Ridge Rd / Sokes Springs Rd. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00151 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Shake Ridge Rd / Sokes Springs Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.441872 -120.720375 Close Detail Information 11:38 AM 1 [3] PER ASO, SOLO VEH – FIRE AND MEDICS ENRT […]
Traffic Update….Vehicle Disabled on Obyrnes Ferry Bridge
Copperopolis, CA…CHP is reporting a vehicle blocking a lane on the Obyrnes Ferry Bridge. Please use caution in the area. Incident: 00079 Type: Traffic Hazard Location: Obyrnes Ferry Rd / Old O Byrnes Ferry Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.895150 -120.565097 Close Detail Information 9:02 AM 4 [9] [Rotation Request Comment] 1039 AFFORDABLE TOWING SONORA 209-984-2414 […]
Tire Slasher on The Loose in Sonora
Sonora, CA…At around 7:45 p.m. Tuesday night, a resident in the 400 block of Highway 49 heard a noise outside and discovered the tires on her vehicle, as well as the tires on her boyfriend’s vehicle and the tires on her neighbor’s vehicle, had been slashed. Officers responded and located a total of 9 vehicles […]
In 2016, the Rate of Drug Overdose Deaths in the United States was More Than Three times the 1999 Rate.
Washington, DC….Drug Overdose Deaths in the United States, 1999–2016. Key findings. Data from the National Vital Statistics System, Mortality In 2016, there were more than 63,600 drug overdose deaths in the United States. The age-adjusted rate of drug overdose deaths in 2016 (19.8 per 100,000) was 21% higher than the rate in 2015 (16.3). Among persons […]
National Income and Product Accounts Gross Domestic Product: Third Quarter 2017 (Third Estimate) Corporate Profits: Third Quarter 2017 (Revised Estimate)
Washington, DC…Real gross domestic product (GDP) increased at an annual rate of 3.2 percent in the third quarter of 2017 (table 1), according to the “third” estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. In the second quarter, real GDP increased 3.1 percent. The GDP estimate released today is based on more complete source data […]
Five Last Minute Gift Ideas from The Clothes Mine!
Angels Camp, CA…If you still need to grab a few gifts, try these-a stylish tunic, a long statement necklace, a very soft scarf, a warm flannel shirt and a great crossbody bag! We have these and more, and we’ll be happy to wrap your gifts for you. We are located in the Angels Towne Center […]
Old Priest Grade Closed Due To Ice
Groveland, CA…The Tuolumne County Roads department has temporarily closed Old Priest Grade due to the icy road conditions. So please use caution in the area… Incident: 00493 Type: CLOSURE of a Road Location: Old Priest / Sr120 Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.813975 -120.271992 Close Detail Information 10:29 PM 1 [1] FOR INFO ON LY CO ROADS […]
President Donald Trump, Vice President Mike Pence, and Members of Congress at Bill Passage Event
Washington, DC…THE PRESIDENT: Thank you, everybody, very much. And these are the people right behind me. They’ve worked so long, so hard. It’s been an amazing experience, I have to tell you. Hasn’t been done in 34 years, but actually, really hasn’t been done, because we broke every record. It’s the largest — I always […]
Traffic Update….Collision Near Hwy 108 & Woods Way…Lanes Blocked
Jamestown, CA…CHP is reporting a possible injury collision near Sr108 / Woods Way. Please use caution in the area…. Incident: 00331 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr108 / Woods Way Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.947023 -120.426068 Close Detail Information 5:08 PM 5 [8] 1185 3A 5:04 PM 4 [7] [Rotation Request Comment] 1039 AHEARNS 209-533-9149 5:04 […]
Bear Valley Opening Day is December 23rd!
Bear Valley, CA…Opening Day 12/23! 4 inches of snow last night, cold temps and we are thrilled to announce that we will be opening this Saturday, December 23rd! Our snowmaking team has been hard at work building our snow base and cold weather patterns should continue to support high snowmaking production levels. In addition to […]
Hey Good People!! The Snow is Falling & They are Making Snow in Bear Valley
Bear Valley, CA…Hey Good People! 5am and well…..it’s snowing! Snow started to fall about 445am this morning and currently about 1/4-1/2″ has fallen so far. We should pick up another 1-3″ today as the storm presses through and most of that accumulation should fall before noon today.The high is expected to be around 31F and […]
Be On The Lookout For Burglary Crew Working Hwy 4 Corridor & Save Your Surveillance Video Footage
Arnold, CA…From a reader..”Good evening, I was hoping you could please put the word out.. Many burglaries have been occurring in Arnold lately. (Right now it’s Pine Dr. and that side of Meadowmont) More so than usual! Just this morning we woke up to our truck ransacked and minor stuff being stolen. I have now […]
Nancy Shacklett 1920 – 2017
Murphys, CA…Nancy was born to Lloyd and Evelyn Garrison in Salt Lake City, Utah. At the age of ten, she and her family moved to Los Angeles where she grew up with her sister Barbara and brother Jack. She was a proud graduate of UCLA and a member of Alpha Delta Pi sorority. She originally […]
Great Holiday Shopping at New Upscale Thrift in Middleton’s Center
Angels Camp, CA…Visit Repurposed and More Upscale Thrift in Middleton’s Center, Angels Camp for holiday shopping and more. Ornaments, stockings, games, repurposed furniture, clothing, art, appliances, collectibles, jewelry and other good stuff at great prices. Make your holiday warm and joyous. Stop by 300 N. Main Street (far right of Mark Twain Center). Join our […]
President Trump Delivers Remarks at a Bill Passage Event
Washington, DC…President Trump Delivers Remarks at a Bill Passage Event
SilverSneakers is Now Available at Big Trees Fitness & Give The Gift of Fitness.
Arnold, CA…We stopped by Big Trees Fitness and Melissa Wagner told us about the SilverSneakers that Big Trees Fitness just qualified for. SilverSneakers is a complete program that is available to most seniors at no cost. SilverSneakers is a fitness program for adults 65+ comes free with qualifying health plans, giving you unlimited access to […]
Existing-Home Sales Soar 5.6 Percent in November to Strongest Pace in Over a Decade
Washington, DC…Existing-home sales surged for the third straight month in November and reached their strongest pace in almost 11 years, according to the National Association of Realtors®. All major regions except for the West saw a significant hike in sales activity last month. Total existing-home sales, https://www.nar.realtor/existing-home-sales, which are completed transactions that include single-family homes, […]