Market Month for August, 2020 ~ From Brian J Tewksbury

Market Month for August, 2020 ~ From Brian J Tewksbury

Murphys, CA…The Markets as of market close August 31, 2020. The positive run for stocks continued in August as the major market indexes regularly reached all-time highs. While investors remained bullish toward equities, it wasn’t always clear why. Although the economy is gradually picking up steam, it has a ways to go to reach its […]

Forest Service Officials Confirm One Fatality, One Injury on August Complex August Complex Wildfire

Forest Service Officials Confirm One Fatality, One Injury on August Complex August Complex Wildfire

Willows, CA…USDA Forest Service officials on the Mendocino National Forest are deeply saddened to confirm the death of a firefighter on the August Complex. Two additional firefighters were involved in the accident. The firefighters were working on the Tatham Fire within the August Complex on Monday, Aug. 31, 2020 when the vehicle accident occurred. A […]

Skyline Bear Valley Resort Names Tim Schimke as Director of Operations ~ Jonathan Reid, VP of Ski Resorts

Skyline Bear Valley Resort Names Tim Schimke as Director of Operations ~ Jonathan Reid, VP of Ski Resorts

Bear Valley, CA…I am very pleased to announce the appointment of Tim Schimke to the position of Director of Operations for Skyline Bear Valley Resort, effective August 24th , 2020. Tim will be responsible for the day to day operations of both the mountain and village components of the resort, while reporting directly to me. […]

Mornings with the One Percent™ Was 9 till Noon Today, Replays are Below

Mornings with the One Percent™ Was 9 till Noon Today, Replays are Below

Arnold, CA…Mornings with the One Percent™ is live weekday mornings from 7-10am. The premise for the show is that the USDA ranked all 3,142 counties or county equivalents in the USA on a livability or desirability scale based on factors such as climate, scenic beauty, bodies of water for recreation, humidity and much more. All […]

Economic Liberties’ New Report Highlights Facebook & Google’s Damaging Effects on Local Communities

Economic Liberties’ New Report Highlights Facebook & Google’s Damaging Effects on Local Communities

Washington, D.C…Following the Antitrust Subcommittee’s remarkable hearing with the CEOs Amazon, Apple, Facebook, and Google, and as the Subcommittee prepares its final plan of action to take on big tech, the American Economic Liberties Project today released “Close to Home: How the Power of Facebook and Google Effects Local Communities.” Authored by Pat Garofalo, Economic Liberties’ […]

Governor Newsom Signs Statewide COVID-19 Tenant and Landlord Protection Legislation

Governor Newsom Signs Statewide COVID-19 Tenant and Landlord Protection Legislation

Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom announced that he has signed legislation to protect millions of tenants from eviction and property owners from foreclosure due to the economic impacts of COVID-19. These protections apply to tenants who declare an inability to pay all or part of the rent due to a COVID-related reason. “COVID-19 has impacted everyone in California […]

Slink Fire Burns Its Way to 8,300 Acres & Growing. Hwy 395 Closed from Topaz to Walker.

Slink Fire Burns Its Way to 8,300 Acres & Growing.  Hwy 395 Closed from Topaz to Walker.

Coleville, CA. September 1st, 2020– The Slink Fire, influenced by dry fuels, topography and winds, made a significant run towards the towns of Walker and Coleville yesterday afternoon. Fire behavior moderated somewhat overnight but continued to grow and evacuations and road closures all remain in effect. The fire is currently estimated at 8,300 acres and […]

Juvenile Located Safe & Suspect Who Abducted Child in Arnold Arrested in Nevada & In Custody

Juvenile Located Safe & Suspect Who Abducted Child in Arnold Arrested in Nevada & In Custody

San Andreas, CA…Rebecca Boyett was arrested by the Churchill County Sheriff’s Office (State of Nevada) on August 31, 2020 at approximately 10:00pm. The child (Selene) was located in the company of Rebecca and was taken into protective custody by Nevada authorities. The Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office is working with the Calaveras County District Attorney’s Office […]

Kioti Tractors & Off Road Vehicles from A1 Sharpening in San Andreas Give Your Dirt Some Love! (Open for Your Essential Equipment Needs)

Kioti Tractors & Off Road Vehicles from A1 Sharpening in San Andreas  Give Your Dirt Some Love! (Open for Your Essential Equipment Needs)

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, […]

Slink Fire Roars to 6,500 Acres, Hwy 395 Closed, Town of Walker Evacuated, Emigrant Wilderness Threatened

Slink Fire Roars to 6,500 Acres, Hwy 395 Closed, Town of Walker Evacuated, Emigrant Wilderness Threatened

Bridgeport, CA. August 31st, 2020– Influenced by dry fuels, topography and winds, the Slink Fire made a substantial run towards the towns of Walker and Coleville at approximately 3 p.m. this afternoon. The fire has grown to 6,500 acres, with 5% containment. Click the above image for a full sized photo of the Slink Fire […]

California Statewide Fire Summary August 31, 2020

California Statewide Fire Summary August 31, 2020

Sacramento, CA…Over 16,000 firefighters continue to battle 18 major fires and lightning complexes across California. Firefighters continue to make good progress with increased containment figures on all of the fires, and even full containment on two of the large wildfires. As progress is made, many of the evacuation orders have been lifted or downgraded. However, nearly 40,000 […]

The Slink Fire Above Coleville Grows to 5,200 Acres & 5% Contained

The Slink Fire Above Coleville Grows to 5,200 Acres & 5% Contained

Bridgeport, CA. August 31st 2020– The Slink Fire, located in the Slinkard Valley two miles west of Coleville, California, saw another active night last night. Around 6 p.m., fire behavior and activity increased, especially on the south end of the fire near the Rodriguez Flat area, burning in heavier fuels. Also on the south end, […]

CHP Helicopter Rescues Hiker Near Bear Lake

CHP Helicopter Rescues Hiker Near Bear Lake

Pinecrest, CA…Yesterday morning a hiker was suffering from significant medical complications near Bear Lake in Tuolumne County. He activated a SPOT Device (GPS location beacon) alerting Search and Rescue of his need for assistance. CHP Helicopter (H-20) quickly located the hiker, landing nearby. Paramedic Hallam began treating the hiker and loaded him into H-20, before […]

Patrick Rueda, 50 Passed Away in Motorcycle Accident on Hwy 26

Patrick Rueda, 50 Passed Away in Motorcycle Accident on Hwy 26

Mokelumne Hill, CA…On August 29, 2020, at approximately 1138 hours, the Stockton Communications Center received a call of a traffic collision involving a solo motorcycle on State Route 26, near Sport Hill Road in the Mokelumne Hill area. Officers from the California Highway Patrol (CHP) San Andreas Area Office responded to the scene and discovered […]

Mornings with the One Percent™ Live Weekdays 7-10am, This Morning’s Replays are Below

Mornings with the One Percent™ Live Weekdays 7-10am, This Morning’s Replays are Below

Arnold, CA…Mornings with the One Percent™ is live weekday mornings from 7-10am. The premise for the show is that the USDA ranked all 3,142 counties or county equivalents in the USA on a livability or desirability scale based on factors such as climate, scenic beauty, bodies of water for recreation, humidity and much more. All […]

CCWD Holding Highway 4 Reach 1 Water Pipeline Replacement Outreach Meetings

CCWD Holding Highway 4 Reach 1 Water Pipeline Replacement Outreach Meetings

San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Water District is approaching the finish line for its Reach 1 pipeline project on Highway 4 between Murphys and Avery. Reach 1 is a critical water transmission facility starting at CCWD’s treatment plant on Hunter Dam Road and ending east of Forest Meadows near Murphys. The original steel pipeline, installed […]

President Trump in Emergency Operations Briefing in Lake Charles, LA

President Trump in Emergency Operations Briefing in Lake Charles, LA

Lake Charles, Louisiana…Well, thank you very much, everybody. And I’m here to support the great people of Louisiana. It’s been a tremendous state for me. I love the people. We’ve had a good relationship right from the beginning. It’s very important that I was here. And already met some people that have been absolutely devastated. […]

Traffic Update….Honda vs Jeep Near Sr108 / Obyrnes Ferry Rd

Traffic Update….Honda vs Jeep Near Sr108 / Obyrnes Ferry Rd

Jamestown, CA…Traffic Update….Honda vs Jeep Near Sr108 / Obyrnes Ferry Rd. Incident: 00393 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Sr108 / Obyrnes Ferry Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.885417 -120.499140 Detail Information 5:45 PM 1 [1] WHI HOND CIV VS BLK JEEP (NEG INSURANCE – SPAINISH SPEAKERS) Unit Information 5:46 PM 9 Unit Assigned 5:46 PM 8 […]

Traffic Update….Possible Injury Collision near Phoenix Lake Rd / Winters Rock Rd

Traffic Update….Possible Injury Collision near Phoenix Lake Rd / Winters Rock Rd

Sonora, CA…Traffic Update….Possible Injury Collision near Phoenix Lake Rd / Winters Rock Rd Incident: 00359 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Phoenix Lake Rd / Winters Rock Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.012964 -120.291406 Detail Information 4:41 PM 5 [7] 1039 TUOLSO 1141 4:41 PM 4 [6] 1039 CDF 4:40 PM 3 [3] PASSING VEHS HITTING DEBRIS […]

Portland Police Investigating Homicide Possibly Between Protesters in Portland. Mayor’s Press Conference Below

Portland Police Investigating Homicide Possibly Between Protesters in Portland.  Mayor’s Press Conference Below

Portland, OR…The Portland Police Bureau (PPB) Homicide Unit has concluded its on scene investigation at Southwest 3rd Avenue and Southwest Alder Street and the street is reopened. However, a great deal of work remains to be done. Homicide detectives are aware of videos circulating on social media that show the shooting. It is important for […]

Senator Andreas Borgeas on the Passing of Senator Tom Berryhill

Senator Andreas Borgeas on the Passing of Senator Tom Berryhill

Sacramento, CA…Senator Andreas Borgeas (R-Fresno) issued the following statement upon learning of the solemn news of Senator Tom Berryhill’s passing: “Our community has lost a giant. Tom Berryhill led a dedicated life of service to his community both in the California Legislature and the Stanislaus County Board of Supervisors,” said Senator Borgeas. “Tom was my […]

Senate Republican Leader Grove on Passing of Former Republican Senator Tom Berryhill

Senate Republican Leader Grove on Passing of Former Republican Senator Tom Berryhill

Sacramento, CA…Senate Republican Leader Shannon Grove (R-Bakersfield) released the following statement on the recent passing of former Republican Senator Tom Berryhill: “I am saddened to learn about the passing of my friend Tom Berryhill who was a true statesman, a small business owner, and a farmer from Calaveras County. Business and farm groups considered Tom […]

BLM Enhances Fire Restrictions to Ban Open Flames & Target Shooting for Rest of Fire Season

BLM Enhances Fire Restrictions to Ban Open Flames & Target Shooting for Rest of Fire Season

El Dorado Hill, CA…The Bureau of Land Management Mother Lode Field Office is increasing fire restrictions and temporary target shooting limitations for BLM-managed public lands in the Sierra Nevada foothills effective Aug. 27, due to high fire danger. These seasonal restrictions are in addition to the year-round statewide fire prevention order, issued on April 28, […]

Late Summer at Lake Alpine

Late Summer at Lake Alpine

Lake Alpine, CA…As our summer visitors ranks start to thin it is the perfect time to take a visit to our local high country. Temps are still warm and you can actually find parking spots, have a great time and have a picnic or get a meal. This video and photos were taken just before […]