Governor Brown and Texas Governor Abbott Announce Friendly World Series Wager

Governor Brown and Texas Governor Abbott Announce Friendly World Series Wager

Sacramento, CA…Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today announced a friendly wager with Texas Governor Greg Abbott on the matchup between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Houston Astros in the 2017 World Series, which begins tonight. In the spirit of bi-partisanship and in recognition of the resilience of the communities impacted by the recent wildfires […]

Arrests Made After Probation Check in Jamestown

Arrests Made After Probation Check in Jamestown

Jamestown, CA…While attempting to locate a probationer on Monday afternoon, the High Risk Supervision Team ended up finding more than they expected. As the High Risk Supervision Team attempted to locate a probationer at a home on Golden Dove Lane in Jamestown they encountered 29-year-old Dustin Stevens, 30-year-old Ashley Leal and 38-year-old Gina Cook at […]

Traffic Update….Vehicle vs Tree on Main Street

Traffic Update….Vehicle vs Tree on Main Street

West Point, CA…Emergency Crews are on scene of a vehicle vs tree collision with a party having a seizure on Main Street in the West Point area. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00173 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: 474 Main St Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.402855 -120.527450 Close Detail Information 11:06 AM 5 [8] […]

Fats Domino Passes Away at 89

Fats Domino Passes Away at 89

Harvey, LA…From Wikipedia…”Antoine “Fats” Domino Jr. (February 26, 1928 – October 24, 2017) was an American pianist and singer-songwriter of French Creole descent. Five of his records released before 1955 sold over a million copies and were certified as gold records, and he had 35 records in the U.S. Billboard Top 40. His musical style […]

$220 Million Multistate Settlement with Deutsche Bank for Manipulating Key Interest Rate

$220 Million Multistate Settlement with Deutsche Bank for Manipulating Key Interest Rate

Sacramento, CA…California Attorney General Xavier Becerra today announced a $220 million multistate settlement with Deutsche Bank for fraudulent conduct involving the manipulation of the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR). LIBOR is the rate at which banks lend money to one another. It is a key financial tool that determines interest rates for many financing mechanisms, […]

NAACP Issues National Travel Advisory for American Airlines

NAACP Issues National Travel Advisory for American Airlines

Baltimore, MD….The NAACP, the nation’s original and largest social justice advocacy organization, has released the following statement today announcing a travel advisory warning African Americans about their safety and well being when patronizing American Airlines or traveling on American Airlines flights: “The NAACP for several months now has been monitoring a pattern of disturbing incidents […]

California Statewide Fire Summary 245,000 Acres, 8,400 Structures Destroyed, Fatalities Holding at 42,

California Statewide Fire Summary  245,000 Acres, 8,400 Structures Destroyed, Fatalities Holding at 42,

Sacramento, CA…4,300 firefighters remain on the frontlines of 9 active wildfires, many of which are projected to be fully contained by the end of the week. Firefighters continue to extinguish hot spots and perform fire suppression repair work.  Temperatures across the State are hot and dry. Firefighters continue to brace for potential high fire activity in […]

Yosemite on List of National Parks Seeking $70 Peak Season Entrance Fee

Yosemite on List of National Parks Seeking $70 Peak Season Entrance Fee

Yosemite, CA…As part of its commitment to improve the visitor experience and ensure America’s national parks are protected in perpetuity, the National Park Service (NPS) is considering increases to fees at highly visited national parks during peak visitor seasons. Proposed peak season entrance fees and revised fees for road-based commercial tours would generate badly needed […]

Vegetation Fire Under Investigation Near Sonora High School

Vegetation Fire Under Investigation Near Sonora High School

Sonora, CA…On Tuesday October 24th, just before 1:00 P.M., the Sonora Police Department received a call of a vegetation fire on Snell Street west of Sonora High School. Sonora Fire and Police Department officials responded to the area. Upon arrival, fire officials observed a vegetation fire located on the hillside along the north roadway edge […]

Traffic Update…Head on Collision near Hwy 4 & Milton Road

Traffic Update…Head on Collision near Hwy 4 & Milton Road

Milton, CA…CHP is reporting a head on collision on Hwy 4 near Milton Road. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00056 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr4 / Milton Rd Loc Desc: IFO ORVIS RANCH- 10000 SR4 Lat/Lon: 37.944745 -120.843741 Close Detail Information 6:32 AM 9 [16] A48-023 REQG CALTRANS RESPOND 48-23 ETA 30MINS […]

FCC Eliminates Rule for AM, FM & TV Stations to Maintain A Studio In Communities They Serve

FCC Eliminates Rule for AM, FM & TV Stations to Maintain A Studio In Communities They Serve

Washington, DC…The Federal Communications Commission today eliminated the broadcast main studio rule. The Order retains the requirement that stations maintain a local or toll-free telephone number to ensure consumers have ready access to their local stations. The main studio rule, adopted nearly 80 years ago, currently requires each AM radio, FM radio, and television broadcast […]

Traffic Update….Collision on Mountain Ranch Road

Traffic Update….Collision on Mountain Ranch Road

Mountain Ranch, CA…CHP is reporting a possible injury collision on near Washington St / Mountain Ranch Rd. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00388 Type: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj Location: Washington St / Mountain Ranch Rd Loc Desc: 1/4 AWAY FRM THE BLUNDER INN Lat/Lon: 38.227148 -120.543671 Close Detail Information 8:33 PM 2 [4] RP […]

Understanding ADHD – Get Answers, Get Help, Get Moving ~ By Trudy Lackey

Understanding ADHD – Get Answers, Get Help, Get Moving ~ By Trudy Lackey

Murphys, CA…October is ADHD Awareness Month. Luckily for us, Dr. Ryan Thompson, the Founder and Medical Director of Mind Matters is an expert on the topic. Here, he will share the definition, the causes, and treatment strategies for those affected with ADD/ADHD. Attention Deficit Disorder with or without Hyperactivity, is a prevalent disorder affecting about […]

Calaveras Supervisors Vote to Work on Cannabis Regulation Ordinance

Calaveras Supervisors Vote to Work on Cannabis Regulation Ordinance

San Andreas, CA…After days of comments and testimony the Calaveras County Board of Supervisors voted to craft an even tougher regulatory ordinance than was part of the agenda today. So it looks like Legal Commercial Cannabis will probably survive in some form. The vote was 3-2 with Mills and Clapp casting the no votes.. Soil […]

Nurse Practitioner Linda Colliflower Brings Women’s Health Focus to Calaveras County

Nurse Practitioner Linda Colliflower Brings Women’s Health Focus to Calaveras County

San Andreas, CA…Nurse Practitioner Linda Colliflower has joined the staff at San Andreas Family Medical Clinic, after more than 20 years as a well-known professional in neighboring Amador County. She and her husband Dr. William Colliflower shared a practice of gynecology and women’s health before his recent retirement. They have treated hundreds of women from […]

CUSD Teachers Strike is Over! All CUSD Schools to Open Tomorrow Staffed By CUSD Teachers

CUSD Teachers Strike is Over!  All CUSD Schools to Open Tomorrow Staffed By CUSD Teachers

San Andreas, CA…An agreement was reached today between the district and the teachers union, as a result of ongoing negotiations. All schools will be open tomorrow, with Calaveras Unified teachers in place, so that we can begin to move forward together. I apologize for the impact of the teachers strike and sincerely look forward to […]

Speakers Explore Today’s California Native American Experience

Speakers Explore Today’s California Native American Experience

Columbia, CA…The Columbia College Foundation will host an enlightening look at the changes and challenges of today’s Native American experience Thursday, November 16. Speakers include author and ethnic studies professor Dr. Melissa Moreno of Woodland Community College, Carlos Giesdorf (Me-Wuk), Cultural Coordinator of the Tuolumne Band of Me-Wuk, and Columbia College Counselor Stephanie Beaver (Hupa) […]

Medicare Open Enrollment Began October 15 ~ From Brian J Tewksbury

Medicare Open Enrollment Began October 15 ~ From Brian J Tewksbury

Murphys, CA…What is the Medicare open enrollment period? The Medicare open enrollment period is the time during which people with Medicare can make new choices and pick plans that work best for them. Each year, Medicare plans typically change what the plans cost and cover. In addition, your health-care needs may have changed over the […]

Copperopolis Friends of the Library 2017 Fall Book Sale October 24, 25, 26, 31 and November 1&2

Copperopolis Friends of the Library 2017 Fall Book Sale October 24, 25, 26, 31 and November 1&2

Copperopolis, CA…Volunteers have cleaned, priced, sorted and organized hundreds of items!! Shop for hardback, paperback, VHS, DVD, cassettes, music, nonfiction, fiction, mystery, romance, children’s, vintage, DIY and more. Cash only. We’re giving out a FREE recipe book or cookbook with each book sale purchase-while supplies last. Enter our drawing to win a Master Built Electric […]

Calaveras Board of Supervisors Back in Action Tomorrow Morning…and Yes Cannabis Regulation or Ban is Back on Agenda

Calaveras Board of Supervisors Back in Action Tomorrow Morning…and Yes Cannabis Regulation or Ban is Back on Agenda

San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors are back in action this morning. The Complete Agenda is below.. Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting 10/24/2017 8:00 AM Board of Supervisors Chambers 891 Mountain Ranch Road   San Andreas, CA 95249 Downloads:  Agenda  Agenda Packet Call to Order Roll Call CLOSED SESSION AGENDA 1. Pursuant to Govt. Code section […]

Traffic Update….Vehicle vs Pedestrian on Tuolumne Road

Traffic Update….Vehicle vs Pedestrian on Tuolumne Road

Sonora, CA…CHP is reporting a vehicle vs pedestrian collision near Tuolumne Road and Lambert Lake Road. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00532 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Tuolumne Rd / Lambert Lake Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.968963 -120.335257 Close Detail Information 10:00 PM 8 [19] 1039 3A ORDER # 40648 VICS TOWING 9:55 […]

Fun Halloween Tees at The Clothes Mine in Angels Camp!

Fun Halloween Tees at The Clothes Mine in Angels Camp!

Angels Camp, CA…Do you love Halloween? Get in the spirit with one of these cute shirts! They’re available in sizes small to 2XL, $36-$38. Quantities are limited, so you’ll want to call or stop by soon. We’re open Monday through Saturday, and we’re located in the Angels Towne Center, 209.890.7532. We look forward to seeing […]

Nearly $3.4 Billion in Transportation Projects to Be Accelerated

Nearly $3.4 Billion in Transportation Projects to Be Accelerated

Sacramento, CA…Caltrans added nearly 1,200 lane miles of pavement repair and 66 bridges to its growing list of projects to be delivered sooner than planned thanks to the imminent influx of revenue from the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 (SB 1), the transportation funding and reform package passed in April. To date, Caltrans […]

Traffic Update….Two Emu’s Blocking Traffic Near Jackass Creek Road

Traffic Update….Two Emu’s Blocking Traffic Near Jackass Creek Road

Greeley Hill, CA…CHP is reporting Two Emu’s Blocking Traffic Near Jackass Creek Access Rd / Jackass Ridge Rd. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00326 Type: Animal Hazard Location: Jackass Creek Access Rd / Jackass Ridge Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.776531 -120.198442 Close Detail Information 3:30 PM 2 [3] 1039 A/C 3:25 PM 1 […]

Traffic Update….Male Laying in Roadway in Avery Area

Traffic Update….Male Laying in Roadway in Avery Area

Avery, CA…CHP is reporting a male laying in the roadway near Hwy 4 & Red Tail Hawk Road. Please use caution in the area…. Incident: 00244 Type: Traffic Hazard Location: 2594-2733 Sr4 Loc Desc: RED TAIL HAWK RD / SR 4 Lat/Lon: 38.221011 -120.369229 Close Detail Information 2:13 PM 1 [1] MALE SUBJ LAYING IN […]

Sheriff’s Dept Arrests Valley Pair on Drug and Weapon Charges

Sheriff’s Dept Arrests Valley Pair on Drug and Weapon Charges

Jamestown, CA…We are always happy to remove dangerous drugs and unregistered hand guns from our community. Early this morning, Dep. Knapp contacted 21-year-old Alyssa Pifer of Turlock, sitting in a white Chevrolet truck in the parking lot of the Chicken Ranch Casino in Jamestown. Pifer was waiting for her boyfriend 21-year-old James Gonzales of Ceres […]

Murphys Woman Arrested For Criminal Threats

Murphys Woman Arrested For Criminal Threats

Murphys, CA…On 10-20-17, at approximately 10:30 PM, officers from the Angels Camp Police Department arrived at an address in the 3000 block of Brice Station Road to conduct follow-up. Kimberly J. Sturgeon, a 48 year old Murphys resident was ultimately arrested on charges related to making criminal threats. We Would Like To Thank Fox Security […]