A Sad Update…Missing 79 Year Old Christine Merten Found Deceased

A Sad Update…Missing 79 Year Old Christine Merten Found Deceased

Pine Grove, CA…From the Amador County Sheriff’s Department…For the last several days, we’ve been searching for 79-year-old Christine Merten. Unfortunately, this morning, we found Christine deceased. She was located by a canine team in rugged, brushy terrain north of her home. The Amador County Sheriff’s Coroner’s Office will determine the cause of death, but we […]

McKensey Middleton Has Been Crowned Oakdale Royality

McKensey Middleton Has Been Crowned Oakdale Royality

Oakdale, CA…Michelle Hewitt of Tracy CA,  Janna Frank of Oakdale, and McKensey Middleton of Hathaway Pines have been very busy with competition signup, registration meetings, and a number of practices.  The contestants were introduced to the public at the Ripon Almond Blossom Parade followed by a Rodeo fund raiser at Mountain Mikes Pizza and the […]

Eighteen Year Netflix Veteran Neil Hunt Retiring Mid-Year, Greg Peters to Become Netflix Chief Product Officer

Eighteen Year Netflix Veteran Neil Hunt Retiring Mid-Year, Greg Peters to Become Netflix Chief Product Officer

Los Gatos, CA…Netflix Inc. announced yesterday that Greg Peters will become Chief Product Officer in July, assuming the role from Neil Hunt, who for the last eighteen years has led the product team which designs, builds, and delivers the Netflix experience. Peters most recently has led international development efforts from the Netflix office in Tokyo […]

President Trump’s Weekly Address…On Safety & Security

President Trump’s Weekly Address…On Safety & Security

Washington, DC…My Fellow Americans, We’re only 11 weeks in, but already my administration has achieved historic progress for the American people – in fact, 93% of our domestic manufacturers have expressed optimism in the future, a record. The confidence we are seeing in our Nation is about jobs and opportunity – but it’s also about […]

Traffic Update….Vehicle vs Tree On Hwy 4

Traffic Update….Vehicle vs Tree On Hwy 4

Arnold, CA…CHP is reporting a solo vehicle vs a tree near Hwy 4 and Beatrice Drive in the Cottage Springs area. Please use caution in the area…. Incident: 00240 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr4 / Beatrice Dr Loc Desc: WB Lat/Lon: 38.356417 -120.212332 Close Detail Information 1:34 PM 2 [4] 1039 CALSO ON PRECAUTION […]

Two Great Ads Filled With Savings At Arnold Ace Home Center

Two Great Ads Filled With Savings At Arnold Ace Home Center

Arnold, CA…There are Two Great Ads Filled With Savings At Arnold Ace Home Center. Click on the Outdoor Power ad to power your spring and summer projects. Then after you have done those chores and home projects it is time for Outdoor Living! Click Above For Power Tool Savings Click Above For Outdoor Living Savings

Out Of Area Workers Injured When Vehicle Rolls And Travels 800ft Down Embankment

Out Of Area Workers Injured When Vehicle Rolls And Travels 800ft Down Embankment

Coulterville, CA…On Friday, April 7th, at approximately 11 am, 28 year old Ricardo Gonzalez was driving a 2004 Toyota Camry southbound on State Route 49 south of Coulterville, during a heavy downpour. Due to the unsafe speed for the wet weather conditions, Gonzalez ran off of the west road edge and down a very steep […]

Boiling Water & Steam Canning Basics ~ A Master Food Preservers Class, April 19th

Boiling Water & Steam Canning Basics ~ A Master Food Preservers Class, April 19th

San Andreas,CA…Curious about canning your own food at home but have never tried before? Learn to can food and stock your pantry with shelf-stable jars of food with ingredients you can pronounce, see and enjoy all year long. This free class introduces boiling water and atmospheric steam canning as safe methods to preserve fruits, sauces, […]

Christopher Hiser, 22 From Sonora Lost His Life Yesterday In Tree Operations Off Of Whiskey Slide Road

Christopher Hiser, 22 From Sonora Lost His Life Yesterday In Tree Operations Off Of Whiskey Slide Road

Mountain Ranch, CA…The tragic notifications to his family have been completed and Calaveras County Coroner Kevin Raggio has released that it was 22 year old Christopher Hiser from Sonora that lost his life yesterday when he was struck by a limb from a tree. He was working for a tree contractor and was in a […]

Caltrans Begins Spring Clearing Of 108: Kennedy Meadows Road To Be Open In Time For Trout Season

Caltrans Begins Spring Clearing Of 108: Kennedy Meadows Road To Be Open In Time For Trout Season

Stockton, CA…The California Department of Transportation has launched it’s spring clearing of State Route 108 over Sonora Pass and State Route 89 over Monitor Pass, as maintenance crews will be kept busy removing snow, clearing debris, inspecting the roadway, and making the appropriate improvements to ensure the public’s safety. The Department intends to open the […]

Delays On SR 108 From East Hwy 49 To Old Wards Ferry Road

Delays On SR 108 From East Hwy 49 To Old Wards Ferry Road

Tuolumne County, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform one-way traffic control on eastbound and westbound State Route 108 (SR-108) from East SR-49 to Old Wards Ferry Road for guardrail work. Crews will be working Sunday, April 9, 2017, through Friday, April 14, 2017, from 9:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m. Motorists should expect 10 […]

Traffic Control On SR 49 From Harvard Mine To Rolling Hills Road

Traffic Control On SR 49 From Harvard Mine To Rolling Hills Road

Tuolumne County, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform one-way traffic control on northbound and southbound State Route 49 from Harvard Mine Road to Rolling Hills Road for guardrail work. Crews will be working Sunday, April 9, 2017, through Friday, April 14, 2017, from 9:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m. Motorists should expect 10 minute […]

Traffic Control On SR 49 From North SR 120 To West SR 108

Traffic Control On SR 49 From North SR 120 To West SR 108

Tuolumne County, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform one-way traffic control on northbound and southbound State Route 49 (SR-49) from North SR-120 to West SR-108 for shoulder work. Crews will be working Monday, April 10, 2017, through Friday, April 14, 2017, from 8:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Motorists should expect 10 minute delays. […]

Highway Closure On James E. Roberts Memorial Bridge

Highway Closure On James E. Roberts Memorial Bridge

Tuolumne County, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will close eastbound and westbound State Route 120 at the James E. Roberts Bridge in Tuolumne County for bridge work. Access to the bridge is prohibited Tuesday night, April 11, 2017, and Wednesday night, April 12, 2017, from 5:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m. the following morning. Detours […]

VA Secretary Praises Congress For Extending Choice Program

VA Secretary Praises Congress For Extending Choice Program

Washington, DC…Today, following the U.S. Senate’s passage by unanimous consent this week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation that extends the Veterans Choice Program (VCP) until the funding dedicated to the program is exhausted. The VCP is a critical program that increases access to care for millions of Veterans. Without this legislation, the ability […]

New Dining Option Coming To Copper Town Square!

New Dining Option Coming To Copper Town Square!

Copperopolis, CA…Gold Dust Pizza is bringing their delicious pizza to Copperopolis Town Square! Piled high with toppings on a thick crust, their pizza is sure to satisfy any craving. Just try their special Gold Digger pizza, which comes topped with salami, pepperoni, mushrooms, black olives and sausage. When can you get some? Gold Dust Pizza […]

Mountain Ranch Industrial Accident Takes Life Of 21 Year Old

Mountain Ranch Industrial Accident Takes Life Of 21 Year Old

Mountain Ranch, CA…On 04/06/17 at 11:20 AM, the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to Whiskey Slide Road north of the intersection of West Murray Creek Road, in Mountain Ranch for an Industrial Accident. A 21-year old male who was employed by a tree cutting contractor was removing an oak tree from a rural property […]

Can the President Revoke National Monument Designations?

Can the President Revoke National Monument Designations?

Washington, DC…In recent weeks, Washington D.C. has speculated on rumors of a forthcoming Executive Order from President Trump detailing his authorities under the Antiquities Act of 1906. An upcoming Executive Order could revoke some, if not all, of the Bears Ears National Monument designation. The Bears Ears National Monument was controversially designated by President Obama […]

Fuel Tax Funded Transportation Package Headed to Governor

Fuel Tax Funded Transportation Package Headed to Governor

Sacramento, CA…Late last night, the Legislature passed Senate Bill 1 by Senator Jim Beall (D-San Jose), a 10-year, $52 billion transportation plan, the largest overhaul of transportation funding in the state in more than 25 years. The Senate voted 27-11, and the Assembly voted 54-26 – the bare minimum two-thirds margins required for a tax […]

RCPOA Spring Openhouse

RCPOA Spring Openhouse

Valley Springs,CA…Join us for a fun day at the RCPOA Clubhouse. We will be serving breakfast from 9-11. The snack shack will be open until 2 with all of your regular favorites and a few special treats. There will be an egg-hunt for the children and local vendors. Free and open to everyone! More details […]

Traffic Update…Major Injury Collision Near Hwys 49 & 132

Traffic Update…Major Injury Collision Near Hwys 49 & 132

Coulterville, CA…CHP is reporting major injuries and 4 injured when a vehicle went off a steep cliff near Hwy 49 and 132. Please use caution in the area…. Incident: 00168 Type: Trfc Collision-Major Inj Location: Sr49 / Sr132 Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.710429 -120.196961 Close Detail Information 11:48 AM 14 [34] 1039 MILLER BROTHERS 11:46 AM […]

Twain Harte Chamber Chili Cook-Off

Twain Harte Chamber Chili Cook-Off

Twain Harte, CA…Join the Twain Harte Area Chamber for their first Memorial Day Weekend Chili Cook-Off! This event will be held in Meadow Plaza in Twain Harte on Saturday, May 27, from 9 am to 3 pm with kids’ activities at the nearby park. Chili chefs should go to the Chamber website – www.twainhartecc.com – […]

Traffic Update….Overturned Vehicle On Hwy 108

Traffic Update….Overturned Vehicle On Hwy 108

Jamestown, CA…CHP is reporting an overturned vehicle on Hwy 108. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00139 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: SR108 / Tulloch Dam Rd Loc Desc: EB SR108/ROCK SHOP Lat/Lon: 37.839200 -120.626055 Close Detail Information 10:04 AM 13 [23] [Rotation Request Comment] 1039 AHEARNS TOW 209-533-9149 10:03 AM 12 [22] RDWY […]

Hey Good People!!! Eight Inches Of “Pure Mountain Fun” Fell Last Night!! ~ By Mattly Trent

Hey Good People!!!  Eight Inches Of “Pure Mountain Fun” Fell Last Night!! ~ By Mattly Trent

Bear Valley, CA…Hey Good People! Eight inches of new snow at 5am and more on the way! A possible 6-10″ of new snow could fall today with SSW winds from 25-40mph. We are already seeing some fluctuations in the forecast overnight so anything is possible over the next 48hrs-from lot’s of snow and high winds […]

Almost 1000 Butane Containers Recovered In More Illegal Dumping Near Calaveras High School

Almost 1000 Butane Containers Recovered In More Illegal Dumping Near Calaveras High School

San Andreas, CA…On 4-5-17 Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office received a tip connecting the remnants of a BHO lab discovered last week at Calaveras High School, to an additional dump site at 238 East Saint Charles Street. Deputies responded to this location and discovered a significant dump site. Deputies along with members of Code Compliance and […]