Congressman Swalwell Denies Sexual Misconduct Allegations

Congressman Swalwell Denies Sexual Misconduct Allegations

Los Angeles, CA — Today, Congressman Eric Swalwell released the following statement in response to an article by the San Francisco Chronicle: “These allegations are false and come on the eve of an election against the frontrunner for governor. For nearly 20 years, I have served the public — as a prosecutor and a congressman […]

It’s Raining. It’s Pouring & It’s Bead & Party Time Tonight at Make and parTake!!

It’s Raining.  It’s Pouring & It’s Bead & Party Time Tonight at Make and parTake!!

Arnold, CA…It’s Raining. It’s Pouring. The old man is snoring! BORED? Wanna get out and have some fun? Check out Make and parTake. By day, your mild-mannered, family friendly fun place. But After Hours is even better! There are still seats available at our last beading event of the year. Come sip cider from Posterity, […]

Martha Jean Rovere 1928 ~ 2026

Martha Jean Rovere 1928 ~ 2026

Sonora, CA…Martha Jean Rovere December 28, 1928 ~ April 7, 2026 (age 97). An obituary is not available at this time for Martha Jean Rovere. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Martha Jean Rovere, please visit our floral store.

Julia A. Garver 1954 ~ 2026

Julia A. Garver 1954 ~ 2026

Copperopolis, CA…Julia A. Garver February 7, 1954 ~ April 6, 2026 (age 72). An obituary is not available at this time for Julia A. Garver. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Julia A. Garver, please visit our floral store.

Newsom Says…”California Stops Major Hospice Fraud Scheme in LA”

Newsom Says…”California Stops Major Hospice Fraud Scheme in LA”

Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom today announced with Attorney General Rob Bonta that California is taking decisive action to dismantle a large-scale identity theft and hospice fraud scheme targeting the Medi-Cal program in Los Angeles. This joint enforcement effort — which began in 2024, prior to the Trump administration’s regulation rollback following President Trump’s pardon of the man behind the […]

Trump on Tucker, Megyn, Candace & Alex

Trump on Tucker, Megyn, Candace & Alex

Washington, DC…”I know why Tucker Carlson, Megyn Kelly, Candace Owens, and Alex Jones have all been fighting me for years, especially by the fact that they think it is wonderful for Iran, the Number One State Sponsor of Terror, to have a Nuclear Weapon — Because they have one thing in common, Low IQs. They’re […]

Trump Statement on Current Situation with Iran

Trump Statement on Current Situation with Iran

Washington, DC…”All U.S. Ships, Aircraft, and Military Personnel, with additional Ammunition, Weaponry, and anything else that is appropriate and necessary for the lethal prosecution and destruction of an already substantially degraded Enemy, will remain in place in, and around, Iran, until such time as the REAL AGREEMENT reached is fully complied with. If for any […]

Mrs. Joni Kay Fraga-Pratt October 26, 1956 ~ April 2, 2026 (age 69)

Mrs. Joni Kay Fraga-Pratt October 26, 1956 ~ April 2, 2026 (age 69)

San Andreas, CA…Mrs. Joni Kay Fraga-Pratt October 26, 1956 ~ April 2, 2026 (age 69).  Joni Kay Fraga-Pratt, 69, passed away on April 02, 2026.  Private services will be held. Online condolences can be made at https://www.dieboldfuneral.com/. Funeral arrangements were trusted to San Andreas Memorial Chapel, 254 West St. Charles PO Box 328 San Andreas, CA 95249, […]

Get Ready for Shred Fest 2026

Get Ready for Shred Fest 2026

Murphys, CA…FREE TO CALAVERAS COUNTY RESIDENTS!  Drive-Thru the Cones Behind the Theatre and We Will Unload Your Vehicle. Shredding: Dry Paper only! Staples, paper clips & rubber bands are acceptable. NO binders, binder clips, brass tabs and NO wet or moldy paper, please! E-Waste: Computers & laptops (hard drives removed), servers, components, keyboards, mice, printers, […]

Arnold Rim Trail — Guided Natural History & Tree Identifier Walks – 2026

Arnold Rim Trail — Guided Natural History & Tree Identifier Walks – 2026

Arnold, CA…Join retired National Park Service Rangers, Nancy Muleady-Mecham and Mary Anne Carlton as they share their extensive knowledge of the ecology and natural history of the Arnold Rim Trail and this area. ART Natural History Hikes with Nancy Muleady-Mecham, PhD Join Biology Professor Nancy Muleady-Mecham (Doc Nancy) for a stroll along the Arnold Rim […]

Sierra Region Showcases Innovation at Biomass Business Competition, Awarding $2,500 Microgrant to Local Entrepreneur

Sierra Region Showcases Innovation at Biomass Business Competition, Awarding $2,500 Microgrant to Local Entrepreneur

Sonora, CA…The Central Sierra Economic Development District (CSEDD), in partnership with Mother Lode Job Training (MLJT) as a LEAF (Land, Energy, Agriculture, Forestry) Partnership event, successfully hosted the Central Sierra Biomass Business Competition on Thursday, March 26 from 2:00pm – 5:00pm at Mother Lode Job Training in Sonora, bringing together entrepreneurs and innovators working to […]

Teri Francis Boyd 1943 – 2026

Teri Francis Boyd 1943 – 2026

Angels Camp, CA…Teri Francis Boyd was born October 1, 1943, at Oak Knoll Naval Hospital in Oakland, California to Arthur Wyatt and Gloria Marshman Wyatt. She died January 28, 2026, in Billings, MT after a brief illness. Teri graduated high school at Mt. Diablo High School in Concord, CA then went on to attend Columbia […]

Oh Captain, our Captain: Farewell to Thomas Arthur “Mitch” Mitchell

Oh Captain, our Captain: Farewell to Thomas Arthur “Mitch” Mitchell

Valley Springs, CA…Naval officer, sailor, and adventurer Thomas Arthur “Mitch” Mitchell, 84, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on April 4, 2026 from Parkinson’s Disease. Born on January 23, 1942, Thomas, or “Mitch,” led a life of adventure, exuberance, and joy. He sailed seas as blue as his eyes, hiked trails, climbed mountains, and […]

Emergency Tree Work to Close Arnold Road

Emergency Tree Work to Close Arnold Road

Arnold, CA…Emergency Tree Work – 1238 Lilac Dr./Alder St. in Arnold Alder St. will be closed until work is completed 4/15/2026 between 6:30am and 5:30pm. Please be advised that Arbor Works will be doing emergency tree work at 1238 Lilac Dr and Alder St. in Arnold, on April 15, 2026, for the removal of a […]

Angels Food & Sierra Hills Markets Weekly Ad April 8 ~ April 14! Shop Local & Save!

Angels Food & Sierra Hills Markets Weekly Ad April 8 ~ April 14!  Shop Local & Save!

Angels Camp & Murphys, CA…Angels Food & Sierra Hills Markets Weekly Ad April 8 ~ April 14! Shop Local & Save!  Grocery, Meat, Deli, Produce & Lots of Local Wines! 100’s More Items on Sale Throughout the Store! Angels Food Market, started by Harry Croshaw, has been serving the Calaveras community since 1935. Glen, Harry’s […]

Your Home Vs. Embers: Act Today—CAL FIRE Rolls Out Statewide Safety Campaign

Your Home Vs. Embers: Act Today—CAL FIRE Rolls Out Statewide Safety Campaign

Sacramento, CA…Today, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) launched its annual home hardening and defensible space media and education campaign prompting Californians to take action to prepare their homes and property for wildfire. Featuring updated assets for 2026, this campaign encourages residents to act now to protect their homes and property […]

USDA Prioritizing Common Sense Forest Management, Moves Forest Service Headquarters to Salt Lake City

USDA Prioritizing Common Sense Forest Management, Moves Forest Service Headquarters to Salt Lake City

Washington, DC…The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Forest Service announced it will move its headquarters to Salt Lake City, Utah, and begin a sweeping restructuring of the agency to move leadership closer to the forests and communities it serves. For an agency whose lands, partners, and operational challenges are overwhelmingly concentrated in the West, the […]

Tentative Two Week Iran War Ceasefire

Tentative Two Week Iran War Ceasefire

Washington, DC…Based on conversations with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir, of Pakistan, and wherein they requested that I hold off the destructive force being sent tonight to Iran, and subject to the Islamic Republic of Iran agreeing to the COMPLETE, IMMEDIATE, and SAFE OPENING of the Strait of Hormuz, I agree […]

California Film & TV Tax Credit powers 55 major award wins during Governor Newsom’s Administration

California Film & TV Tax Credit powers 55 major award wins during Governor Newsom’s Administration

Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom highlighted 19 California-supported productions that captured 55 major entertainment awards since 2019, reflecting an era of creative excellence powered by the state’s Film and Television Tax Credit Program. From groundbreaking series to award-winning films, California continues to lead the world in storytelling and creative innovation. California is where world-class storytelling meets opportunity. […]

Trump Endorses Steve Hilton for California Governor

Trump Endorses Steve Hilton for California Governor

Sacramento, CA…I am deeply honored to receive the endorsement of our President, Donald J Trump. The Democrat machine arrogantly assumes it will rule forever. Well they’re in for a shock: Californians are desperate for change, and I will work harder than you’ve ever seen, for everyone in our beautiful state, to make it happen. Golden […]

Kioti Tractors & Off Road Vehicles from A1 Sharpening, Give Your Dirt Some Love!

Kioti Tractors & Off Road Vehicles from A1 Sharpening, Give Your Dirt Some Love!

San Andreas, CA…A-1 has been Serving Calaveras county, central California valley and surrounding areas since 2007. They offer full service repair and sales of tractors, mowers, trimmers, chainsaws, logsplitters, generators and rototillers. In addition, they provide sharpening service for chainsaws, mower blades and circular saw blades. They are located at 660 E. St. Charles St, […]

Traffic Update….U-Haul Truck Stuck in the Mud on Ridge Road

Traffic Update….U-Haul Truck Stuck in the Mud on Ridge Road

Pine Grove, CA…Traffic Update….U-Haul Truck Stuck in the Mud on Ridge Road Incident: 0057 Type: Traffic Hazard Location: 19108 Ridge Rd Loc Desc: UPPER RIDGE Lat/Lon: 38.413782 -120.672513 Detail Information 11:37 AM 3 [11] A94-005 1185 97 / ONE WAY TRFC CONTROL 8:08 AM 2 [4] STUCK IN THE MUD // RP IS THE NEIGHBOR […]