Washington, DC…Melania and I send our best wishes for a memorable celebration to all those commemorating Juneteenth. On June 19, 1865, Major General Gordon Granger of the United States Army marched into Galveston, Texas, and issued General Order Number 3, declaring, “all slaves are free.” With this order, the message enshrined in President Abraham Lincoln’s […]
San Francisco, CA…Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) today provided an update on its accelerated and enhanced safety inspections and repairs conducted in high-fire threat areas over the past six months. These inspections are one part of PG&E’s Community Wildfire Safety Program, which was implemented following the wildfires in 2017 and 2018 to provide additional […]
Sacramento, CA… Governor Gavin Newsom issued the following statement in response to the Trump Administration’s so-called Affordable Clean Energy Rule: “The deceptively named Affordable Clean Energy Rule fails to protect Americans from the rising environmental and health costs of climate change – and our children will pay the most because of dirty air, deadly heat […]
Murphys, CA…The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 included a $10,000 ($5,000 if married filing separately) cap on the amount of state and local taxes that can be claimed as an itemized deduction on Schedule A of Form 1040. If you itemize deductions that include a deduction for state and local taxes and then […]
Governor Gavin Newsom today issued an apology through executive order on behalf of California to California Native American Peoples for the many instances of violence, mistreatment and neglect inflicted upon California Native Americans throughout the state’s history. The Governor also announced the creation of a Truth and Healing Council to provide an avenue for California […]
San Andreas, CA…The Essential for Overall Good Health. The Importance of Oral Health. Learn how to maintain good oral health practices. Presented by Kelsey Holmes of Calaveras County Public Health. This important Free seminar can affect your physical, emotional & financial well-being. From youngster to senior, most oral health issues are preventable with proper knowledge […]
Sacramento, CA…At the request of Governor Gavin Newsom and in commemoration of June as LGBTQ Pride Month, the Pride flag will be flown on the main flagpole of the State Capitol building today through July 1 for the first time in state history. The flag was raised this morning by staff from the California Department […]
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 […]
Angels Camp & Murphys, CA…For the best Deli Sandwiches in Calaveras County, come on in and treat yourself to the tastiest and freshest ‘made with love’ deli sandwiches around. Angels Food Deli, Text your order to 209.580.6035 Or You may call your order into 209.736.4243 ext 14. Sierra Hills Market Deli, Text your order to […]
Modesto, CA…The following is from Bill Zoslocki…”As a close friend of the Johnson family, and former student of the widow’s father, Dave Mesenhimer, I’ve been asked to provide the following statement regarding her husband’s tragic plane accident. This will be the only statement from the family for now. Trent Johnson had a passion for flying. […]
Groveland, CA…Traffic Update…..Vehicle Fire Near Greeley Hill Rd / Ponderosa Way Incident: 00124 Type: Car Fire Location: Greeley Hill Rd / Ponderosa Way Loc Desc: 1/4 MI SO HELIPORT PAD Lat/Lon: 37.737780 -120.149873 Detail Information 8:52 AM 1 [3] 1039 CALFIRE
Arnold, CA…The Arnold Senior Expo & Health Fair for 2019 is from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 22nd at the Arnold Branch Library. Friends of the Library hosts Senior Expo and Health Fair 2019. Learn about senior county health, transportation, financial and other services. Meet with medical professionals, service organizations, government agencies, medical […]
San Francisco, CA…As part of its Community Wildfire Safety Program (CWSP), Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) announced that it is expanding its network of weather stations and high-definition cameras to improve the company’s ability to predict and respond to extreme wildfire danger. By the end of 2019, PG&E plans to have at least 600 […]
San Francisco, CA…The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), in its ongoing efforts to ensure safe and reliable gas and electric service to Northern Californians, today issued a ruling requesting parties to comment on proposals that may improve the safety culture of Pacific Gas & Electric Company (PG&E). The ruling requests parties to comment on the […]
Mokelumne Hill, CA…The Moke Hill Lions Club is hosting the July 4th Main Street Parade and Events in Mokelumne Hill on Thursday, July 4, 2019 from 7:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. The Parade runs from 11 A.M. to 12:00 P.M., however, Main Street will be closed to traffic from 7:00 A.M. To 7:00 P.M. The […]
Chico, CA…June 18, 2019 – Today, the national law firm of Baron & Budd announces a $1 billion settlement with PG&E on behalf of 14 public entities for taxpayer losses caused by the 2015 Butte Fire, 2017 North Bay Fires, and 2018 Camp Fire. The payment of the settlement amount of $1 billion is to […]
Groveland, CA…Traffic Update….Collision Near Hardin Flat Rd / SR120 Incident: 00292 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Hardin Flat Rd / SR120 Loc Desc: AT RUSH CREEK Lat/Lon: 37.814152 -119.879909 Detail Information 3:00 PM 1 [3] 1039 S3 Unit Information 3:00 PM 11 Unit Assigned 3:00 PM 10 Unit Enroute 3:00 PM 9 Unit At Scene […]
Bishop, CA…When the weather starts to warm up, Caltrans begins to clear mountain passes of snow, ice, rock and debris. One of these passes is State Route 120 west of U.S. Highway 395 in Mono County, commonly known as Tioga Pass. This 13-mile stretch of highway is the highest trans-Sierra route in California. It begins […]
San Andreas, CA…Today, the Calaveras County Water District announced that it and PG&E have accepted a mediator’s proposal of $3 million to resolve the District’s claims, resulting from the 2015 Butte Fire. The Mediator’s proposal is exclusive of and does not affect the claims of any residents, individuals, or businesses. The payment is to be […]
Sonora, CA…The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Pacific Southwest Region of the Forest Service is seeking nominations to fill its 11-member Recreation Resource Advisory Committee in California. Recreation RAC members provide recommendations to the agency on recreation fee changes at national forest sites throughout California. This includes making recommendations on implementing or eliminating the following: standard […]
Murphys, CA April 19, 2019: The Mind Matters Clinic in Murphys, CA is hosting an outdoor concert and silent auction fundraiser event at Twisted Oak Winery at 4280 Red Hills Rd., Vallecito, CA on the evening of June 22, 2019. The event will feature bluegrass and folk music by the Magnolia Rhythm Trio, jazz by […]
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…The Greater Arnold Business Association (GABA) is sponsoring the 39th Annual “Independence Day Parade” in Arnold on Saturday, July 6th, 2019. This parade is one of the biggest draws of spectators, local and secondary home residents and tourists to our town, reaching 8 to 10,000 visitors for the day. We celebrate our independence day […]
Washington, DC….”Had a very good telephone conversation with President Xi of China. We will be having an extended meeting next week at the G-20 in Japan. Our respective teams will begin talks prior to our meeting.” President Donald Trump on Twitter
Mokelumne Hill, CA…On Saturday, June 15, 2019 search efforts for 43 year old automotive journalist David Gordon Johnson culminated into a large scale, multi-agency search operation which saturated the area between Electra Hydro Power Plant and Pardee Reservoir with over 100 searchers. The California Office of Emergency Services obtained resources and personnel from agencies which […]