Traffic Update….Collision Near Sr108 / Sugar Pine Rd

Traffic Update….Collision Near Sr108 / Sugar Pine Rd

Mi Wuk Village, CA…Traffic Update….Collision Near Sr108 / Sugar Pine Rd. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00224 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr108 / Sugar Pine Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.057129 -120.201617 Detail Information 1:16 PM 15 [18] [Notification] [CHP]-[17] 1039 3A VICS ENRT CALL# 34958 1:16 PM 14 [17] 1039 3A VICS […]

Repairs Begin on SR-132 in Mariposa County

Repairs Begin on SR-132 in Mariposa County

Coulterville, CA…Join Caltrans District 10 Public Information Officer Rick Estrada as he visits State Route 132 in Mariposa County, where a wall of water sliced through the roadbed and washed away a significant piece of the highway on March 22. His video shows the size of the cut and how it separated the highway in […]

U.S. Census Bureau Delivers Planned 2020 Census Questions to Congress

U.S. Census Bureau Delivers Planned 2020 Census Questions to Congress

Washington, DC…Today the U.S. Census Bureau delivered its planned questions for the 2020 Census to Congress, which include age, sex, Hispanic origin, race, relationship, homeownership status, and citizenship status. By law, the Census Bureau must deliver decennial census questions to Congress two years before Census Day, with the next one occurring April 1, 2020. “The […]

A Better Way To Think About Wildland Fires

A Better Way To Think About Wildland Fires

Sonora, CA…From the USFS- Stanislaus…”How we think about wildland fires is changing. Improving forest health and reducing risks to communities requires partnerships among federal and state agencies, tribal governments, fire departments, communities, and landowners. This video highlights some examples of how a diverse array of stakeholders are working together and learning to live with fire. […]

The Eleventh Annual Mr. Frog’s Wild Ride is Saturday, April 14, Don’t Miss It!!

The Eleventh Annual Mr. Frog’s Wild Ride is Saturday, April 14, Don’t Miss It!!

Murphys, CA…Registrations are now being accepted from cyclists throughout the Motherlode and beyond for the eleventh annual Mr. Frog’s Wild Ride to be held in the verdant hills of Calaveras County on Saturday, April 14. John Zunino, who is himself a successful bicycle racer at the national level, is this year’s ride director. The ride […]

Beauty After Last Week’s Storms

Beauty After Last Week’s Storms

Oakdale, CA….We would like to thank local reader Erin Borean for sending in a beautiful reminder that with storms in life many times there also beauty in the aftermath. This photo was taken on March 24th South East of Oakdale.

Jobless Claims Lowest Since January of 1973 at 215,000

Jobless Claims Lowest Since January of 1973 at 215,000

Washington, DC….In the week ending March 24, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 215,000, a decrease of 12,000 from the previous week’s revised level. This is the lowest level for initial claims since January 27, 1973 when it was 214,000. The previous week’s level was revised down by 2,000 from 229,000 to […]

School Safety & Violence Prevention in Our Community Town Hall at Calaveras High School 3/22/2018

School Safety & Violence Prevention in Our Community Town Hall at Calaveras High School 3/22/2018

San Andreas, CA…School Safety & Violence Prevention in Our Community Town Hall at Calaveras High School on March 22, 2018. Panel of speakers, moderated by Steve Wilensky, includes Sheriff Rick DiBasilio, Calaveras Superintendent of Schools Scott Nanik, Calaveras High School Superintendent Mark Campbell and Director of Behavioral Health David Sackman.

Traffic Update….Vehicle vs Tree Near Hwy 4 & Horseshoe Drive

Traffic Update….Vehicle vs Tree Near Hwy 4 & Horseshoe Drive

Hathaway Pines, CA…Traffic Update….Vehicle vs Tree Near Hwy 4 & Horseshoe Drive Incident: 00337 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: SR4 / Horseshoe Dr Loc Desc: SR4 Lat/Lon: 38.186608 -120.370133 Detail Information 10:54 PM 10 [37] B49-040 1185 97 // 200 CAN 1022 9:33 PM 9 [32] [Rotation Request Comment] 1039 SAM BERRI TOW 209-728-3931 9:31 […]

What To Do If You Get the Flu? ~ Pharmacist Patrick Crosby of Meadowmont, Twain Harte & Groveland Pharmacies

What To Do If You Get the Flu?  ~ Pharmacist Patrick Crosby of Meadowmont, Twain Harte & Groveland Pharmacies

Arnold, Twain Harte & Groveland, CA…What To Do If You Get the Flu? I’m guessing that the flu isn’t on your top-10 wish list, right? But just in case you get sick this flu season, here’s a list of 10 things you can do to help ease your symptoms—and to stop the flu in its […]

Citizen Police Academy in Ione Helps Community Learn about the Legal System

Citizen Police Academy in Ione Helps Community Learn about the Legal System

Ione, CA…From the Amador DA’s Office….The City of Ione Police Department invited us to present at their Citizen Police Academy last Thursday night, and we were happy to oblige. Chief Assistant District Attorney Robert Trudgen provided an overview of the DA’s role in the criminal justice system and their relationship with law enforcement, and Investigator […]

Briefing by Press Secretary Sarah Sanders

Briefing by Press Secretary Sarah Sanders

Washington, DC…MS. SANDERS: Good afternoon. Sorry to interrupt that live shot, Kristen. (Laughs.) As you’ve all seen this morning, the President secured a dramatically improved trade agreement with the Republic of Korea, continuing to fulfill one of his key campaign promises to the American people. Since the United States-Korea Free Trade Agreement, commonly referred to […]

If You Know One Person with Autism, You Know One Person with Autism.

If You Know One Person with Autism, You Know One Person with Autism.

Murphys, CA…Autism or autism spectrum disorder [ASD] describes a category of complex disorders of brain development. There are varying degrees of difficulty in social interactions, verbal and non-verbal communication, repetitive behavior, and/or restrictive behavior. As you can imagine this disorder is not only a challenge for the individual, but, also for the entire family, extended […]

The 2018 Greater Arnold Candidates Night is April 3rd

The 2018 Greater Arnold Candidates Night is April 3rd

Arnold, CA…The 2018 Greater Arnold Candidates Night featuring those vying for County Sheriff & District 3 Supervisor is Tuesday April 3 at Sequoia Woods Country Club. The Schedule is: 5:00 to 6:00 PM: Meet & Greet Mixer in Lounge. 6:00 to 8:30 PM: Candidates Q&A Session in Ponderosa Room. 8:30 to 9:00 PM: Informal Conversations […]

Mornings with the One Percent™ Live Weekdays 7-10am (Replay Below)

Mornings with the One Percent™ Live Weekdays 7-10am (Replay Below)

Arnold, CA….This morning we started out our first two hours with a “Battle for the Badge” replay so hour number three is below. 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 […]

Gross Domestic Product 2.9% Fourth Quarter and Annual 2017 (Third Estimate) Fourth Quarter & Annual 2017

Gross Domestic Product 2.9% Fourth Quarter and Annual 2017 (Third Estimate) Fourth Quarter & Annual 2017

Washington, DC…Real gross domestic product (GDP) increased at an annual rate of 2.9 percent in the fourth quarter of 2017 (table 1), according to the “third” estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. In the third quarter, real GDP increased 3.2 percent. The GDP estimate released today is based on more complete source data […]

Start a New Tradition & Book Your Stay in Bear Valley This Weekend!

Start a New Tradition & Book Your Stay in Bear Valley This Weekend!

Bear Valley, CA….Book a condo or cabin for this weekend and enjoy great snow conditions. A stay with Bear Valley Vacation Rentals means the comforts of home with a professional touch. We offer unique, individually owned condos and cabins with the additional amenities and benefits only our friendly and knowledgeable vacation rental staff can provide. […]

Has Your Smoke Alarm Been Recalled?

Has Your Smoke Alarm Been Recalled?

San Andreas, CA…From CAL-Fire….There is a Recall of Kidde Dual Sensor Smoke Alarms due to compromised sensor, which poses a risk to consumers of not being alerted to a fire in their home. If you have a Kidde Smoke Alarm check to see if your model is affected (PI2010 and PI9010). Learn more: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/Kidde-Recalls-Dual-Sensor-Smoke-Alarms-Due-to-Risk-of-Failure-to-Alert-Consumers-to-a-Fire