Mind Matters Has Had Another Great Year in 2017

Mind Matters Has Had Another Great Year in 2017

Murphys, CA…December – gifts, parties, school vacations, religious celebrations, hustle and bustle. But, December is also the end of the year, a time to reflect on what has happened in 2017. Mind Matters has had a good year, serving between 250-300 clients. Our Board of Directors remains stable, skilled, and dedicated. Our staff remains professional […]

Minor Injuries in DUI Collision on Hwy 26

Minor Injuries in DUI Collision on Hwy 26

Mokelumne Hill, CA…A 31 year old Mokelumne Hill man was driving his 1992 GMC eastbound on State Route 26, east of Sport Hill Rd. at an unknown speed. Due to his unsafe turning movement, he allowed the GMC to leave the south edge of the roadway. As a result, his vehicle traveled out of control […]

Collision on Boards Crossing Takes Life of Dorrington Man

Collision on Boards Crossing Takes Life of Dorrington Man

Dorrington, CA…On the evening December 16th A 53 year old Dorrington man was driving a 1998 Chevrolet S-10 pickup eastbound on Boards Crossing Road, approaching Snowshoe Thompson Trail at an unknown speed. He failed to negotiate a split in the roadway and continued into the intersection of Boards Crossing Road at Snowshoe Thompson Trail and […]

Thomas Fire Now 45% Contained and Grows to 270,000 Acres, 8,452 Fire Personnel,

Thomas Fire Now 45% Contained and Grows to 270,000 Acres, 8,452 Fire Personnel,

Santa Barbara, CA..Weak northeast winds prevailed across the fire last night they are expected to shift to a south to southwest direction this afternoon. With the forecasted winds, temperatures are expected to be cooler and relative humidity higher allowing for favorable firefighting efforts. Areas of concern are above the coastal Santa Barbara County communities, including […]

Traffic Update…Collision Near New Chicago Road & Turner Road.

Traffic Update…Collision Near New Chicago Road & Turner Road.

Drytown, CA…CHP is reporting a possible injury collision near New Chicago Rd / Turner Rd. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00282 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: New Chicago Rd / Turner Rd Loc Desc: JWO Lat/Lon: 38.438205 -120.819511 Close Detail Information 5:31 PM 2 [2] PRTYS IN VEH APPEAR INJ’D 5:31 PM 1 […]

Traffic Update….Collision Near Hwy 26 & Higdon Road

Traffic Update….Collision Near Hwy 26 & Higdon Road

West Point, CA…CHP is reporting a vehicle vs deer incident on Hwy 26 north of West Point. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00254 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Sr26 / Higdon Rd Loc Desc: EB JEO Lat/Lon: 38.410013 -120.555563 Close Detail Information 4:40 PM 3 [3] REQ UNIT TO CHECK FOR THE DEER […]

White House Tree Trimming Cold Open – SNL

White House Tree Trimming Cold Open – SNL

Washington, DC…White House Tree Trimming Cold Open – SNL Donald (Alec Baldwin), Melania (Cecily Strong), Ivanka (Scarlett Johansson), Donald Jr. (Mikey Day) and Eric Trump (Alex Moffat) trim the tree with help from Kellyanne Conway (Kate McKinnon), Sarah Huckabee Sanders (Aidy Bryant), Mike Pence (Beck Bennett) and more.

President Trump’s Weekly Address on Military Funding & Immigration

President Trump’s Weekly Address on Military Funding & Immigration

Washington, DC…My Fellow Americans, This week I signed the National Defense Authorization Act – a historic step forward to rebuild our military. Now, it is critical for Congress to pass the Clean Government Appropriations Bill that fully funds our Military Needs. We must not play politics with our troops – we should pass a clean […]

CDPH Issues Guidelines on How to Reduce Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy from Cell Phones

CDPH Issues Guidelines on How to Reduce Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy from Cell Phones

Sacramento, CA…As smartphone use continues to increase in the U.S., especially among children, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) today issued guidance for individuals and families who want to decrease their exposure to the radio frequency energy emitted from cell phones. Although the scientific community has not reached a consensus on the risks of […]

Traffic Update….Possible Injury Collision on Hwy 26

Traffic Update….Possible Injury Collision on Hwy 26

Glencoe, CA…CHP is reporting a possible injury collision near Glencoe on Hwy 26. A female is stuck in the vehicle… Incident: 00401 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: SR26 / Ponderosa Way Loc Desc: EB JWO PONDEROSA- BTWN DIRT RD Lat/Lon: 38.329915 -120.631561 Close Detail Information 7:24 PM 10 [25] 1039 SAM BERRI / ETA 10 […]

A Blustery Day For Our Area…Slight Chances of Precipitation Ahead

A Blustery Day For Our Area…Slight Chances of Precipitation Ahead

Arnold, CA…It is a blustery day along the West Slope of the Northern Sierra Nevada. Today Mostly sunny. At higher elevations, a slight chance of snow showers in the morning. Breezy, cooler. Highs 29 to 44 higher elevations…44 to 54 lower elevations. Prevailing northeast winds 5 to 15 mph increasing to 10 to 25 mph […]

Ring In The New Year with The Fabulous Bill Welles Band…Limited, Intimate Seating so Get Your Tickets Early

Ring In The New Year with The Fabulous Bill Welles Band…Limited, Intimate Seating so Get Your Tickets Early

Arnold, CA…Live Music and dancing with the Fabulous Bill Welles Band. This is a special event and will not be open to the public without advanced purchase tickets. There will be limited seating. We’ll be serving specialty drinks at the bar, providing an intimate ambiance and a lovely night to ring in the new year! […]

Traffic Update….Collision on Mountain Ranch Road

Traffic Update….Collision on Mountain Ranch Road

San Andreas, CA…CHP is reporting a collision on Mountain Ranch Road just east of Rocky Road. A Jeep and a Dodge Truck have gotten together. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00144 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: 4211 Mountain Ranch Rd Loc Desc: JEO ROCKY RD Lat/Lon: 38.189962 -120.624696 Close Detail Information 12:48 PM […]

Change in Weather Pattern Soon? Colder Temps on the Way But No Lifts Running Yet!

Change in Weather Pattern Soon?  Colder Temps on the Way But No Lifts Running Yet!

Bear Valley, CA…Based on current conditions and weather outlook, our operations team has determined that we will not be able to open lifts/trails for this weekend, December 16th and 17th. At this time, we continue to make snow and crossing our fingers that we continue to get longer periods of cold temps for ideal snowmaking […]

Felony Vandalism Arrest In Sonora

Felony Vandalism Arrest In Sonora

Sonora, CA…On December 13, 2017, just before 3:30 P.M., Sonora Police Department received a call regarding a male subject who had just intentionally broken a window to the Community Thrift Shop, located at 797 W. Stockton Street, Sonora. The suspect who was known to the reporting party was identified as Carlos Rene Canez, 28 years […]

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

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

Arnold & 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 tracks and […]

Traffic Update….Vehicle vs Motorcycle Collision Near Hwy 108 & Obyrnes Ferry Road.

Traffic Update….Vehicle vs Motorcycle Collision Near Hwy 108 & Obyrnes Ferry Road.

Jamestown, CA…CHP is reporting a vehicle vs motorcycle collision near Hwy 108 & Obyrnes Ferry Road. Lanes are blocked. Please use caution in the area…. Incident: 00349 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr108 / Obyrnes Ferry Rd Loc Desc: WB JEO Lat/Lon: 37.885417 -120.499140 Close Detail Information 5:53 PM 11 [27] 61-S2 WB TRAFFIC USING […]

Two Local Men Survive Afternoon Plane Crash off of Hogan Dam Road

Two Local Men Survive Afternoon Plane Crash off of Hogan Dam Road

Valley Springs, CA..On 12-14-17 at about 1:45pm Deputies and First Responders were dispatched to a reported plane crash in the 10000 block of Hogan Dam Road located at a private property air strip. This is rurally located between Valley Springs and Copperopolis in Calaveras County. Upon arrival deputies found that both occupants of the plane […]