Susanville, CA…Officials at High Desert State Prison (HDSP) are investigating the May 1 death of 65-year-old Michael M. Ramadanovic as a homicide. Last Friday at approximately 10:45 a.m. inmates Rodney Rice and Robert Smith attacked Ramadanovic with inmate-manufactured weapons on the Facility C yard. Officers immediately responded by using chemical agents and issuing a warning […]
Vacaville, CA…California Medical Facility prison officials are investigating the death of an inmate as a homicide after the victim was discovered unresponsive in his cell with multiple injuries. On April 30, 2020, at approximately 4:30 p.m. an officer conducting an inmate count found 75-year-old Tuc X. Tran unresponsive in his cell with multiple injuries to […]
Sacramento, CA…As the state continues implementation of the four-stage framework to allow Californians to gradually reopen some lower-risk businesses and public spaces while continuing to preserve public health, Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that based on the state’s progress in meeting metrics tied to indicators, the state can begin to move into Stage 2 of […]
Valley Springs, CA..On May 3rd 2020, at about 5:30 PM a Calaveras County Sheriff patrol deputy initiated a vehicle enforcement stop for excessive speed (75 MPH in a 55 MPH zone) on a motorcycle, with passenger, traveling west bound on Hwy 12 east of Toyon; between the towns of San Andreas and Valley Springs. The […]
Arnold, CA…The Calaveras County Water District (CCWD) was notified Tuesday April 28 that it had been awarded a $2.1 million grant to replace five, aging redwood water storage tanks with steel, ignition-resistant tanks along the upper Highway 4 Corridor. The grant was awarded to CCWD by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and it will […]
Sacramento, CA…Governor Newsom has announced that many retail businesses will be able to reopen later this week with social distancing policies in place. The state will also allow counties including many rural counties to go further in their reopening if they have track & trace in place for infection hotspots that will no doubt crop […]
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 […]
Arnold, CA…This week’s armchair-ready journeys and travel-inspired stories cover many topics, from tropical drinks you can make at home and Mexico’s exciting art scene to spending three perfect days in the Berkshires. With any vacation, it’s important to embark on the journey with complete peace of mind. If anything should go wrong during your trip […]
Angels Camp, CA…(Frogtown, USA)..The Junior Livestock Auction is Not cancelled and will move online. The Calaveras County Fair is facilitating an online Livestock Auction for the youth of our community who have raised quality market animals. The Auction is May 17, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Buyers can purchase quality beef. pork, lamb, goat […]
San Andreas, CA…The Resource Connection’s mission is to Engage Families, Empower Communities, and Enrich the Lives of the Residents of Amador and Calaveras counties. Your generous contributions help support the work we do in our communities. Early Childhood Programs: Provides comprehensive early education programs for chil-dren from birth to age five in Calaveras County. Resources […]
Angels Camp, CA…The latest schedule of road repairs and maintenance that will affect your travels in our area and as you travel. Locally crews will be working on many of our roadways. Below is Caltrans plans for repairs and maintenance on local roads. It shows the route, county, and location of the possible repairs. Weather […]
Olympia, WA…From the Washington Department of AG…”Asian giant hornet (Vespa mandarinia) is the world’s largest species of hornet. In December 2019, WSDA received and verified four reports of Asian giant hornet near Blaine and Bellingham. These are the first-ever sighting in the United States. Canada had also discovered Asian giant hornet in two locations in […]
Murphys, CA…Did you know that Black Sheep Winery has gift certificates available for purchase? Who says love only comes in the form of flowers and chocolate? We say love comes in another four-letter word and that word is WINE! Available in any domination of your liking to the lucky receipt of your choice. Cannot decide […]
Arnold, CA…This afternoon we took a bit of a drive down Board Crossing Road down to the Sourgrass Recreation at the Stanislaus River. It was a gorgeous spring day. People were keeping their distance and enjoying the outdoors. Video of our drive is below…
Murphys, CA…Sandra Hess, Executive Director of the Calaveras Winegrape Alliance has kicked off the first of its kind, “History of Calaveras Wine Video Interview Series”. The 8-Part Program takes viewers on a journey from the beginning days of grape growing during the Gold Rush Era to the time of Barden Stevenot who truly launched the […]
Washington, DC…Thank you very much. It’s a great honor to have you all. I know your stories. I got to read about your stories. In some cases, I knew your story without having to read about it — from Staten Island. So, thank you all very much. It’s a great honor to have you. This […]
Sonora, CA…Sonora Ford COVID-19 – Update…As our communities continue to feel the increased impact of Coronavirus, we feel it is important to share with you what we are doing to help keep people safe and healthy. Please be assured we have protocols in place, and are following CDC and local public health official’s recommendations. As […]
Arnold, CA…Arnold Ace Home Center’s Biggest Grill Sale of The Year is going on now. Shop Local and on orders of $50 or more you can get local same day or next day deliveries. Click on an image below for a full sized images. Click Above for Full Sized Images
Arnold, CA…Big Trees Market is working hard to keep the shelves stocked for you! They have also implemented enhanced safety, cleaning and social distancing procedures in the store. These include plastic shields between staff and public in the checkstands. Due to the supply chain disruptions their normal weekly ad took a bit of a hiatus. […]
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 […]
Arnold, CA…Traffic & Fire Update….Grass Fire Reported Off Love Creek Road. There may be equipment doing a smoke check in the area… Incident: 00266 Type: Report of Fire Location: 1334 Love Creek Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.245544 -120.308679 Detail Information 6:04 PM 2 [2] XFR CAL FIRE 6:04 PM 1 [1] GRASS FIRE
Sonora, CA…Forest Supervisor Jason Kuiken signed Forest Order STF-16-2020-04, which replaces the current area and road closure order. The order identifies the high-elevation roads on Calaveras and Summit Ranger districts that remain under seasonal closure. The order is effective from May 2, 2020 through June 30,2020. Seasonal_Closure_STF-16-2020-04_Order and maps signed In light of the statewide […]
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Sonora, CA…From the Sonora Police Department…”On 04/30/20, at approximately 9:50 pm, Officers responded to a theft that had occurred at a business in the 100 block of Stockton St. When Officers arrived on scene, multiple people were pointing at a silver Chevy Cruze that was driving away. Officers were able to block the vehicle from […]
Angels Camp, CA…Simply delish Saturday night!! Call (209)729-8181 and we’ll have your dinner ready Curb Side. Greenhorn Creek Resort is located in the beautiful Sierra Foothills of Calaveras County and is home to a Robert Trent Jones, Jr. re-designed golf course that wanders through the rolling hills spotted with 100-year old oak trees and above […]