Stanislaus National Forest Ends Temporary Fire Restrictions in High Hazard Areas

Stanislaus National Forest Ends Temporary Fire Restrictions in High Hazard Areas

Sonora, CA… The fire restrictions in high hazard areas have been terminated as of Nov. 20, 2017. The Stanislaus National Forest enacted the temporary fire restrictions on July 20. A campfire permit is still required for those camping outside of developed campgrounds and can be obtained at visitor centers or online at www.PreventWildfireCA.org. Important fire […]

Great, Local, Black Friday Savings From Middleton’s Furniture and Appliances

Great, Local, Black Friday Savings From Middleton’s Furniture and Appliances

Angels Camp, CA…Shop this Friday at Middleton’s Furniture and Appliances The will have Great Black Friday Savings. Shop Local & Save… Family owned and operated since 1955, Middleton’s Mark twain Center, Inc was originally Calaveras Mercantile bought be Hank and Matilda Middleton in 1955. Starting as a furniture, feed, fabric and appliance business in the […]

Get Your Home Organized for the Holidays With Laurie’s Home Organizing 209.728.4700

Get Your Home Organized for the Holidays With Laurie’s Home Organizing  209.728.4700

Murphys, CA…Laurie’s Home Organizing can ring more order & new beauty to your surroundings. Existing furnishings skillfully & artfully put together to increase the charm and function of living spaces. As your professional organizer I find joy in helping manage the “stuff of life” –whatever it may be. Creative, neat, orderly, fast, easy to work […]

Now Open …The Rhone Room at Lavender Ridge

Now Open …The Rhone Room at Lavender Ridge

Murphys, CA…Enjoy extraordinary library wines with artisan cheese plates for two. Sit-down flight style tasting of the best selections from the Lavender Ridge Cellar. Through the big iron door in the back. Reservations recommended. Large Party Reservations Parties of 7 or more, must make reservations for Saturday tasting in advance. Reservations are secured with an […]

Remarks by President Trump Before Cabinet Meeting

Remarks by President Trump Before Cabinet Meeting

Washington, DC…Good morning. We just returned from a historic 12-day trip to Asia. Everywhere we went, the American delegation was greeted with tremendous hospitality and tremendous respect. People are respecting our country again, believe me. We brought back more than $300 billion worth of deals, which could reach well over a trillion dollars within a […]

Chaplain Dick Brown Is Tackling His Health – Family Heart Disease History Cannot be Ignored

Chaplain Dick Brown Is Tackling His Health – Family Heart Disease History Cannot be Ignored

Rancho Calaveras, CA…A family history of heart disease has made Dick Brown of Rancho Calaveras pay more attention to his health than most men. He says, “If I had ignored it, I would be dead by now.” His father passed away at the age of 57 after a lifetime of cardiac issues, including four heart […]

President Trump Proclaims Thursday, November 23, as a National Day of Thanksgiving

President Trump Proclaims Thursday, November 23, as a National Day of Thanksgiving

Washington, DC…On Thanksgiving Day, as we have for nearly four centuries, Americans give thanks to Almighty God for our abundant blessings. We gather with the people we love to show gratitude for our freedom, for our friends and families, and for the prosperous Nation we call home. It is also time for turkey pardoning. The […]

Angels Camp Rings in the Holidays with Silver Bells

Angels Camp Rings in the Holidays with Silver Bells

Angels Camp, CA…The Angels Camp Business Association presents the grand kick-off to local holiday celebrations on Saturday, Nov. 25 with the sixth annual Christmas of Angels Open House and Wine Stroll from 4 to 8 p.m. and the 27th annual Parade of Lights beginning at 5 p.m. in historic downtown Angels Camp, rain or shine. […]

Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Dept. Activity Logs For November 14th

Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Dept. Activity Logs For November 14th

Sonora, CA…The latest Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Deputies Activity Logs are enclosed… TUOLUMNE COUNTY SHERIFF MEDIA BULLETIN Tuesday, November 14, 2017 00:02 TRAFFIC STOP 1711140001 Officer initiated activity at Sierra Rock, Hwy 108, Jamestown. . Disposition: Warning Given (Used for 11-95s). 00:09 SUSPICIOUS CIRC 1711140002 Occurred on Willow Springs Dr, Soulsbyville. Someone banging on windows , […]

Traffic Update….Overturned Big Rig in Tuolumne

Traffic Update….Overturned Big Rig in Tuolumne

Tuolumne, CA…CHP is reporting on overturned big rig with possible injuries near Buchanan Rd / Canyon Dr. At last report the vehicle was 10ft down an embankment. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00081 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Buchanan Rd / Carter St Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.968165 -120.233101 Close Detail Information 8:10 AM […]

Dr. Smart of MTHD Speaks at Independence Hall on November 30th

Dr. Smart of MTHD Speaks at Independence Hall on November 30th

Arnold, CA…On Thursday, November 30, 2017 at 6pm at Independence Hall in Arnold, Dr. Randall Smart, Executive Director of the Mark Twain Health Care District will address residents of Ebbetts Pass on the state of health care in Calaveras County. Dignity Health’s current contract with the district expires in 2019. The health care district will […]

Border Patrol Agent from Big Bend Sector Killed in Line of Duty

Border Patrol Agent from Big Bend Sector Killed in Line of Duty

Washington, DC…A U.S. Border Patrol agent has died as a result of injuries sustained while on patrol in the Big Bend Sector. Agent Rogelio Martinez and his Big Bend Sector partner were responding to activity while on patrol near Interstate 10, in the Van Horn Station area. Agent Martinez’s partner reported that they were both […]

Charles Manson 1934 -2017

Charles Manson 1934 -2017

Bakersfield, CA…From Wikipedia..”Charles Milles Manson (born Charles Milles Maddox, November 12, 1934 – November 19, 2017) was an American criminal and former cult leader who led what became known as the Manson Family, a quasi-commune that arose in California in the late 1960s. Manson’s followers committed a series of nine murders at four locations in […]

Traffic Update…Head on Vehicle vs Motorcycle Near Stoney Creek Road & Argonaut Lane

Traffic Update…Head on Vehicle vs Motorcycle Near Stoney Creek Road & Argonaut Lane

Jackson, CA…CHP is reporting a head on vehicle vs motorcycle collision near Stoney Creek Road and Argonaut Lane. Please use caution in the area. Incident: 00193 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Stoney Creek Rd / Argonaut Ln Loc Desc: 2 MI FRM ARGONAUT Lat/Lon: 38.353785 -120.791848 Detail Information 1:21 PM 3 [5] 1039 AMA SO […]

Inmate Death at Mule Creek State Prison Under Investigation

Inmate Death at Mule Creek State Prison Under Investigation

Ione, CA…Mule Creek State Prison (MCSP) officials are investigating the death of an inmate as a possible homicide. Inmate Wayne Bradley, 50, was found unresponsive in his cell at approximately 2:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 18. Custody and medical staff immediately responded, but Bradley was pronounced dead at the scene. Prison officials have named Bradley’s cellmate, […]

You Will Be Thankful for These Great Wine Specials From Black Sheep Winery

You Will Be Thankful for These Great Wine Specials From Black Sheep Winery

Murphys, CA…Black Sheep Winery arrived in Murphys with the 1984 harvest. From that first harvest we produced our 1984 Amador Zinfandel. The wine was styled in a big, bold way like nobody else could do. That’s what makes us Black Sheep; we’re different from the rest of the flock. We feature small batches of limited […]

Traffic Update….Possible Injury Collision on Mitchell Mill Road

Traffic Update….Possible Injury Collision on Mitchell Mill Road

West Point, CA…CHP is reporting a possible injury collision on Mitchell Mill Road. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00094 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: 7250 Mitchell Mill Rd Loc Desc: RACE TRACK Lat/Lon: 38.368983 -120.444552 Close Detail Information 9:23 AM 3 [6] [Notification] [CHP]-Problem changed from 1183-Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj to 1179-Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt […]

Minor Injuries in DUI Collision on Hwy 49

Minor Injuries in DUI Collision on Hwy 49

Sonora, CA…On November 18, 2017 at approximately 2352 hours, Michael A. Newton of Twain Harte was driving a black 2009 Ford Crown Victoria northbound on State Route 49 south of Jack Page Road. Theodore J. Phelan of Sonora was driving a white 1992 Jeep Cherokee southbound on State Route 49 approaching Jack Page Road. Due […]

The “Mokelumne Express” Towers Are In For Bear Valley’s New High Speed Six Chair Lift!

The “Mokelumne Express” Towers Are In For Bear Valley’s New High Speed Six Chair Lift!

Bear Valley, CA…Bear Valley has given an update on progress on the new “Mokelumne Express” Lift…”What an incredible bluebird day for flying. Work began at 7am today with temps hovering around 19-22 degrees. Started with a safety & planning briefing then the crews headed out to their positions. The speed at which these multi-thousand pound […]

President Trump Proclaims November 19 Through 25, 2017, as National Family Week

President Trump Proclaims November 19 Through 25, 2017, as National Family Week

Washington, DC…During National Family Week, we emphasize the importance of preserving and promoting strong families, the cornerstone of our society. Families are as diverse as our Nation. They often extend beyond moms, dads, and their children, and include adoptive and foster parents, grandparents, and extended relatives. But no matter their makeup, families share a unique […]

Indoor Marijuana Grow Eradicated in Valley Springs

Indoor Marijuana Grow Eradicated in Valley Springs

Valley Springs, CA…On 11/16/2017, Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office Deputies and Calaveras County Code Compliance attempted to conduct a compliance inspection of a registered indoor personal marijuana grow site in the 3500 block of Dunn Road in Valley Springs. Deputies were unable to make contact with anyone at this residence but heard movement and a cell […]

Traffic Update…Collision on Jenny Lind Road

Traffic Update…Collision on Jenny Lind Road

Valley Springs, CA…CHP is reporting a collision on Jenny Lind Road. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00228 Type: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj Location: 7550 Jenny Lind Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.118055 -120.879317 Close Detail Information 3:44 PM 6 [12] [Rotation Request Comment] *** 1039 MOTHERLODE 754-1740 *** 3:43 PM 5 [11] A49-001 1185 3:28 […]

All Fires Contained or Out on Stanislaus National Forest

All Fires Contained or Out on Stanislaus National Forest

Sonora, CA…Stanislaus National Forest fire officials announced all lightning strike fires that were burning on the forest are either fully contained or out. The Summit Complex Fire, which included the Douglas, Willow and McCormick fires, were declared out. The Creek Fire was called 100 percent contained and the Bummers Fire was called controlled. “The wet […]