Senator Grove Announces Senate Transportation Committee Passage of “Leno’s Law” to Protect Classic Cars

Senator Grove Announces Senate Transportation Committee Passage of “Leno’s Law” to Protect Classic Cars

Sacramento, CA…Today, Senator Shannon Grove (R–Bakersfield) proudly announced that Senate Bill 712, also known as Leno’s Law, has passed out of the Senate Transportation Committee with bipartisan support. SB 712 removes outdated smog check requirements for classic vehicles that are 35 model years or older, ensuring these icons of California’s automotive history remain on the road and part of our cultural identity. […]

Michele J. Sackman 1949 ~ 2025

Michele J. Sackman 1949 ~ 2025

San Andreas, CA…Michele J. Sackman June 15, 1949 ~ April 13, 2025 (age 75). Michele “Mitz” Jauregui Sackman, 75, passed away on April 13, 2025, in San Andreas, CA. Michele was born on June 15, 1949, in Chicago, IL to parents Stephen and Wilma (Bass) Jauregui. She was one of ten siblings, seven surviving. Michele […]

Possible Injury Head on Collision Blocking Lanes Near Hwy 49 & Depot Road

Possible Injury Head on Collision Blocking Lanes Near Hwy 49 & Depot Road

Martell, CA…Possible Injury Head on Collision Blocking Lanes Near Hwy 49 & Depot Road Incident: 0060 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr49 / Depot Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.367949 -120.796460 Detail Information 8:45 AM 4 [5] [Notification] [CHP]-Problem changed from 1183-Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj to 1179-Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt by CHP 8:45 AM 3 [4] 1039 AMASO […]

Sender’s Market Weekly Ad & Grocery Specials Through April 22nd! Shop Local & Save!!

Sender’s Market Weekly Ad & Grocery Specials Through April 22nd! Shop Local & Save!!

Mountain Ranch, CA…In 1950, we started out as a family operation with Erich’s father and mother, August and Freida Sender, in a century-old adobe building. The upstairs was home to the Sender family, and the first floor included groceries, a meat market, a bar, and a small eating place called Opa’s Smokehouse. On Christmas morning […]

Get Your Tickets Now for the 5th Annual Ragin’ Cajun Festival!! (Updated)

Get Your Tickets Now for the 5th Annual Ragin’ Cajun Festival!! (Updated)

San Andreas, CA…Yes they’re back!  Those Crazy Crustaceans from Louisiana!  The “Mudbugs”, the “Crawdads”, yes those tasty “Crawfish” from the South!  Thousands of them all flying into Calaveras County for the 5th Annual “Ragin Cajun Festival” in San Andreas, CA on Saturday April 26th. Whether it’s those Tasty Tails you crave or the Authentic Jambalaya […]

Governor Newsom Files Lawsuit to End President Trump’s Tariffs

Governor Newsom Files Lawsuit to End President Trump’s Tariffs

Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom and California Attorney General Rob Bonta today filed a lawsuit in federal court challenging President Trump’s use of emergency powers to enact broad-sweeping tariffs that hurt states, consumers, and businesses. The lawsuit argues that President Trump lacks the authority to unilaterally impose tariffs through the International Economic Emergency Powers Act, creating immediate […]

Angels Food & Sierra Hills Markets Weekly Ad April 16 ~ 22! Shop Local & Save!

Angels Food & Sierra Hills Markets Weekly Ad April 16 ~ 22!  Shop Local & Save!

Angels Camp & Murphys, CA…Angels Food & Sierra Hills Markets Weekly Ad April 16 ~ 22! Shop Local & Save! Angels Food Market, started by Harry Croshaw, has been serving the Calaveras community since 1935. Glen, Harry’s son, eventually took over the store and then passed it along to his son, Mike, who continues to […]

Health Tips on Managing Stress ~ Mark Twain Medical Center

Health Tips on Managing Stress ~ Mark Twain Medical Center

San Andreas, CA…Chronic stress can impact your overall quality of life and well-being, contributing to conditions such as high blood pressure, anxiety, depression, and weakened immune function. If you’re looking for creative ways to alleviate stress and prevent its harmful effects, try these six acts of #humankindness to help yourself while helping others.

April 13-19, 2025, National Public Safety Telecommunications (Dispatcher) Week

April 13-19, 2025, National Public Safety Telecommunications (Dispatcher) Week

San Andreas, CA…Each year, during the second week of April, we honor our 9-1-1 Dispatchers during National Public Safety Telecommunications Week. This week-long event, established in 1981, is an opportunity to celebrate and express gratitude to those who dedicate their lives to serving the public. It is a time to recognize their hard work and […]

Traffic Update…Minor Injury Vehicle Off Roadway Collision Near Mountain Ranch Rd / Michel Rd

Traffic Update…Minor Injury Vehicle Off Roadway Collision Near Mountain Ranch Rd / Michel Rd

Mountain Ranch, CA…Traffic Update…Minor Injury Vehicle Off Roadway Collision Near Mountain Ranch Rd / Michel Rd Incident: 0081 Type: Trfc Collision-Minor Inj Location: Mountain Ranch Rd / Michel Rd Loc Desc: MTN RANCH BEFORE LWR MICHEL Lat/Lon: 38.193186 -120.585260 Detail Information 9:25 AM 8 [20] 1039 CRODS 9:17 AM 7 [17] [Rotation Request Comment] **** […]

President Donald J. Trump Annual Physical Exam Results

President Donald J. Trump Annual Physical Exam Results

Washington, DC…On April 11, 2025, President Donald J. Trump underwent his annual physical examination at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. I performed and supervised the comprehensive exam, which included diagnostic and laboratory testing, as well as consultations with fourteen specialty consultants, all in accordance with U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommendations. The President […]

California State Parks Welcomes 32 New Peace Officers (Rangers and Lifeguards) at Graduation Ceremony

California State Parks Welcomes 32 New Peace Officers (Rangers and Lifeguards) at Graduation Ceremony

Paradise, CA…California State Parks celebrated the graduation of 32 cadets on Friday, April 11. These dedicated individuals completed eight months of rigorous training and are ready to “Live the Parks Life” as State Park Peace Officers, joining the nation’s largest state park system. From the program’s start on September 3, 2024, the cadets have shown […]

Stanislaus National Forest Extends Seasonal Road Closures Through May 31

Stanislaus National Forest Extends Seasonal Road Closures Through May 31

Sonora, CA…After a late snow year and lingering damage to Stanislaus National Forest roads, Acting Forest Supervisor Jim Junette has issued a forest order extending the seasonal road closures for affected roads in the Mi-Wok, Summit, Groveland and Calaveras Ranger Districts, effective April 15 through May 31. Road closures have been extended pursuant to 16 […]

Meet Vinny! Make Vinny Your Vinny Today!

Meet Vinny!  Make Vinny Your Vinny Today!

San Andreas, CA…Meet Vinny (A058716), a male Labrador Retriever mix, 5 months, 25 pounds. Vinny is a mellow, affectionate pup with a gentle spirit and soulful eyes. He was raised alongside his two brothers and has been well socialized, making him a sweet, friendly companion who enjoys both human attention and time with other dogs. […]

Pass Clearing Operations on Hwy 4 over Ebbetts Pass Underway

Pass Clearing Operations on Hwy 4 over Ebbetts Pass Underway

Lake Alpine, CA…Calaveras County Caltrans began pass clearing operations on SR-4 / #EbettsPass as of 9AM on 4/7/25. Caltrans Camp Connell Crews pushed through the gates yesterday to begin clearing the highway just east of Lake Alpine. The crews will be working 10hr shifts / 7 days a week to safely re-open the roadway today […]

Calaveras County Sheriff’s Dept. Activity Logs for April 13th, 2025

Calaveras County Sheriff’s Dept. Activity Logs for April 13th, 2025

San Andreas, CA…The latest activity logs for the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Deputies are below. Sunday, April 13, 2025 00:51 Alarm Sounding 2504130002 Occurred on Main St, in Murphys, CA. Disposition: Open Door at Alarm No Burglary Found. 03:40 Suspicious or Parked Vehicle 2504130004 Occurred at George Reed Dr/Pool Station Rd, in San Andreas, CA. Disposition: […]

Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Dept. Activity Logs for April 13th, 2025

Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Dept. Activity Logs for April 13th, 2025

Sonora, CA…The latest Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Deputies Activity Logs are enclosed… Sunday, April 13, 2025 00:16 VERBAL DISPUTE 2504130001 Occurred on Dyer Ct, in Groveland, CA. 415V. Disposition: Crime Prevention, Patrol Check. 00:20 MISC INFORMATION 2504130002 Occurred at Golden Sonora Care Center on Greenley Rd, in Sonora, CA. MSIN. Disposition: Log Note. 01:02 FIGHT OR […]

Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Dept. Activity Logs for April 12th, 2025

Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Dept. Activity Logs for April 12th, 2025

Sonora, CA…The latest Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Deputies Activity Logs are enclosed… Saturday, April 12, 2025 00:26 CITIZEN FLAG DOWN 2504120001 Officer initiated activity at Flyers, Mono Wy, Sonora, CA. Disposition: Log Note. 00:54 CALLS TRANSFERRED TO CDF (Public Service Request) 2504120002 Occurred at Sierra Flow Fitness on Crystal Falls Dr, in Sonora, CA. Cdf. Disposition: […]

Calaveras County Sheriff’s Dept. Activity Logs for April 12th, 2025

Calaveras County Sheriff’s Dept. Activity Logs for April 12th, 2025

San Andreas, CA…The latest activity logs for the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Deputies are below. Saturday, April 12, 2025 00:08 Suspicious Person 2504120001 Officer initiated activity at Hwy 4, Murphys, CA. Disposition: No Report Taken. 00:15 Suspicious or Parked Vehicle 2504120002 Officer initiated activity at Hwy 4, Murphys, CA. Disposition: No Report Taken. 00:37 Traffic Stop […]

Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Dept. Activity Logs for April 11th, 2025

Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Dept. Activity Logs for April 11th, 2025

Sonora, CA…The latest Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Deputies Activity Logs are enclosed… Friday, April 11, 2025 00:14 TRAFFIC STOP 2504110001 Officer initiated activity at R And L Mini Mart, Parrotts Ferry Rd, Columbia, CA. Dark occupied by at least 2. Disposition: Citation Criminal. 00:21 TRAFFIC STOP 2504110002 Officer initiated activity at Sierra Motors, Fifth Av, Jamestown, […]

Calaveras County Sheriff’s Dept. Activity Logs for April 11th, 2025

Calaveras County Sheriff’s Dept. Activity Logs for April 11th, 2025

San Andreas, CA…The latest activity logs for the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Deputies are below. Friday, April 11, 2025 02:12 Alarm Sounding 2504110003 Occurred on Black Creek Dr, in Copperopolis, CA. Commercial alarm. Disposition: False Alarm. 05:04 Suspicious or Parked Vehicle 2504110008 Officer initiated activity at Church Hill Rd, San Andreas, CA. . Disposition: No Report […]