Washington, DC… Hi, everybody. This week, after five years of effort with eleven other nations, we reached agreement on a new trade deal that promotes American values and protects American workers. There’s a reason this Trans-Pacific Partnership took five years to negotiate. I wanted to get the best possible deal for American workers. And that […]
Copperopolis, CA…Hi Everyone, We are playing a FREE CONCERT TODAY at Copper Town Square. We will hold a raffle drawing at the concert to raise money for The Butte Fire Calaveras County Disaster Relief Fund! There are many great raffle prizes donated by local businesses such as: gift certificates from Tim Morton at Gregs Barber […]
Mokelumne Hill, CA…A 59 year old Mokelumne Hill man sustained major injuries in a head on collision with a 19 year old man from Columbia. On Oct. 8, 2015 at approximately 1100 hours the 19 year old Columbia man was driving a 1999 Toyota Taxoma on Hwy 49 northbound just south of Campo Seco Turnpike. […]
Murphys, CA…CHP is reporting accidents on Hwy 4 near Utica Powerhouse Road and on Hwy 108 in Jamestown. Please use caution and expect delays in these areas…
San Andreas, CA…Inspectors from many different agencies and companies may be encountered in Calaveras and Lake Counties. Inspectors are there to assist in recovery from the wildfires or to assess future prevention measures. Inspectors will carry photo identification, will identify themselves and explain their purpose if encountered. Some of the inspectors working in the disaster-designated […]
Sonora, CA…Land & Structure was originally established in 1964. Our firm has continually served the greater Motherlode area for over fifty years, providing efficient engineering and surveying services for real property development of residential, municipal, commercial and industrial sites. Over this period of time, we have assembled a strong and complementary team that will exceed […]
Murphys, CA…Vicki Sue (Shively) Morrisroe, 66, passed away on Oct. 5, 2015, at a hospital in Folsom, Calif., after a long illness. Born on Feb. 23, 1949, in Atlanta, Ga., Vicki spent her childhood moving among Air Force bases in Japan, Michigan and Nebraska before her family settled in Fair Oaks, Calif., in 1963. She […]
Mountain Ranch, CA…Betty Mae Anderson passed away on September 14, 2015 at the age of 84. She was born on February 24, 1931 in Quincy, Illinois where she lived until she was 11. Her parents moved the family to Redwood City, California after the start of the depression. She met and married her husband of […]
Sonora, Calif. Oct. 08, 2015…Due to cooler, wetter weather and predictions of stable or cooling conditions into the future, fire restrictions on the Stanislaus National Forest (NF) are being lifted effective midnight tonight. This will allow the public to build campfires outside of established administrative sites within the Forest for the purpose of warming; however, […]
Sutter Hill Ca. CalFire along with Amador County Fire resources are dispatching to a Commercial Structure Fire at the Ampine Wood Products facility. There is a well established fire in a Dust Collector. More info as it becomes available. Update 6:50pm Thank you to Mitchel Vinciguerra for this amazing image! Update 6:24pm Most of the […]
Arnold, CA…Stop by Calaveras Humane Society’s Thrift Store Cat Adoption Center in Arnold, located in Meadowmont Center next to Big Trees Market.. Open Thurs through Sat 10 am–5 pm. Come in and meet Scout and other fabulous feline friends. Our Angels Camp Adoption Center is closed this week, so Arnold is the place to be! […]
Mokelumne Hill, CA….CHP is reporting a head on traffic collison on Hwy 49 just nor the of Main Street. The two vehicle collision is blocking lanes. Please use caution and expect delays in the area… ncident: 00311 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr49 / S Main St Loc Desc: 49 JNO MAIN / MOKE HILL […]
Murphys, CA…A group of young local individuals have banned together to create an event called the Phoenix Festival. The Phoenix Festival will take place on November 1st, 2015 at Ironstone Amphitheatre. This will be a day long family oriented event with a full lineup of local bands, vendors and resources. All proceeds from the Phoenix […]
San Andreas, CA…The printer the County uses made a mistake and included the wrong return envelope in some of the tax bills. Del Norte County will forward any mistakes and from Calaveras County Treasurer & Tax Collector Barbara Sullivan. “Some tax payers will receive the wrong return envelope with their annual tax bill. They should […]
Murphys & Angels Camp, CA… Sierra Hills, Angels Food & Sierra Hills Natural Food Markets have been part of the Calaveras community since 1935. High Quality, Great Customer Service and Great Hometown Prices. “We are dedicated to providing the best to our customers. ” – Mike Croshaw We’ve teamed up with local realtor, Leanne Smith, […]
Sacramento, CA….Last week, Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC) Second Vice Chair and Tehama County Supervisor Bob Williams testified before the Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board (Water Board) in support of their proposed Waste Discharge Requirements (WDRs) for medicinal cannabis cultivation. “The immediate threat to water quality posed by marijuana cultivation has increased […]
San Andreas, CA…Have you been affected by the Butte Fire? Help is available through the Disaster Relief Center (DRC), conveniently located at the Calaveras County Government Center at 891 Mountain Ranch Road in San Andreas. Several government and service agencies are available to offer assistance. Fire recovery officials encourage anyone affected by the fire to […]
Angels Camp, CA…The Calaveras County Democratic Central Committee (CCDCC) will hold their monthly meeting on Tuesday October 13 at 5:00 PM – Round Table Pizza, 27 N. Main Street, Angels Camp. All Calaveras residents are invited to attend. The meeting will be addressed by John (Jack) Garamendi, candidate for Calaveras County Supervisor, District Two in […]
San Andreas, CA…On Wednesday, October 14th, all who live in Calaveras, Amador and Tuolumne Counties are invited to attend a Town Hall Meeting, sponsored by the Calaveras County Republican Party. Our guest speaker will be Steve Baird, representing the State of Jefferson. The meeting begins at 6:30 PM., at the Metropolitan Event Center, 55 Main […]
San Andreas, CA…Mark Twain Medical Center ia promoting the importance of early detection of breast cancer, followed by prompt treatment, saves lives. The annual ‘Pink in the Night’ opening ceremony October 1st, in Valley Springs kicked off the month of awareness. All those who currently have breast cancer, survivors and support providers were invited to […]
Sacramento Ca. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) and California Wildlife Officer Foundation are again co-sponsoring the annual “Passing on the Tradition” essay contest for young hunters. This year’s contest invites entrants to share their thoughts about their mentors as they learn to master the tradition of hunting. “Mentoring is fundamental to the […]
San Andreas, CA…Superior Court Judge Thomas Smith found 14 year old Isiah Fowler guilty in the death of his sister Leila Fowler. He will face sentencing for second degree murder on November 2nd for the April 27, 2013 stabbing death. Initially the then 12 year old told law enforcement that a grey haired intruder stabbed […]
Sonora, CA…A Tuolumne County deputy attempted to make a traffic stop on a motorcycle early this morning. Brian Reynolds of Placerville evaded deputies and led a short pursuit into a neighborhood on Cavalieri Road, where he ditched his motorcycle in some bushes. To avoid capture, Reynolds attempted to force his way into a Sonora home […]
Hollywood, CA…Near the beginning of Black Mass, Johnny Depp, portraying Boston crime boss James “Whitey” Bulger, tells his young son that he should only “punch someone when no one is looking.” It’s an apt statement to describe the elder Bulger, who lingers in the background until it’s time to strike. It also applies to the […]
Lodi, CA…General Mills is voluntarily recalling several days of production of Cheerios and Honey Nut Cheerios cereal produced at its Lodi, California facility on certain dates in July of this year because of an undeclared allergen – wheat – with potential adverse health effects. Because this recall relates to an undeclared allergen, this is a Class I […]
San Andreas, CA…”The Airola Family has been representing people in the Motherlode since 1916. After 99 years, who has more passion than the Airola Family to fight for victims of the Butte Fire? We’re fighting for our family, we’re fighting for our friends, and we’ll fight for you.”
Calaveras County, CA…The California Department of Social Services has announced Calaveras County is eligible to receive CalFresh Disaster Assistance under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act. The Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service, has approved Calaveras County for the Disaster CalFresh (D-CalFresh) as a result of the September 9, 2015 […]