Washington, DC…Good morning, everyone. Before I make my announcement regarding our pressure campaign against the Islamic Republic of Iran, I want to address yesterday’s terrorist attack in Sri Lanka. What was supposed to be a joyful Easter Sunday was marred by a horrific wave of Islamic radical terror bloodshed. It’s heartbreaking that a country which […]
Copperopolis, CA…The Calaveras County Water District is conducting an urgent pipeline leak repair that will temporarily impact water service to the Calypso Bay and Poker Flat communities from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday April 23. Please conserve water during that time. While the repair is taking place, the impacted subdivisions are likely to experience […]
Arnold, CA…We we are proud to announce that Starting May 1st we will be adding the new 24/365 streaming TV Channel Rurality.tv. Rurality TV™ is Reality TV with a Rural state of mind. Local, Regional & National Features & Programs celebrating the Outdoors, Small Towns & Backwoods in all of us.
Angels Camp, CA…Calaveras Community Foundation (CCF) has received a generous $5000 donation from Save Mart Companies C.A.R.E.S. Foundation. This donation benefits the Career and Technical Training (C&TT) Scholarship Fund. This marks the ninth year in a row that the C.A.R.E.S. Foundation has supported this scholarship program for local high school students. “We are very proud […]
Washington, DC…The Treasury Department has issued proposed guidance related to the new Opportunity Zone tax incentive. The tax benefit, created by the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, is designed to spur economic development and job creation by encouraging long-term investments in economically distressed communities nationwide. “We want all Americans to experience the dynamic opportunities […]
San Andreas, CA…The week of April 15-21, 2019, is National Public Safety Telecommunicators Appreciation week, also known as Dispatcher Appreciation Week. Dispatchers are the front line contacts for all incoming 911 calls to our office. They let you know that you are not alone and help is on the way. They are the calm voice […]
Murphys, CA…Each year the Angels-Murphy Rotary recognizes one teacher from each of the districts within Calaveras County and one teacher from the Calaveras County Office of Education. Recipients this year, from left to right, are Gordon Sadler, Bret Harte High School; Gigi Young, Copperopolis Elementary; Audrey Smith, West Point Elementary; Jared Hungerford, Calaveras County Office […]
Murphys, CA…Let us welcome you home to Forest Meadows Properties serving Calaveras County. Year-round events, mountain and foothills recreation, culinary excellence, an award-winning up-and-coming wine region, picturesque historic downtowns and a thriving arts community make Calaveras County an especially appealing place to visit. In addition, we are constantly hearing about the friendliness of our local […]
Columbia, CA…Columbia College held a Community Job Fair that was cosponsored with Mother Lode Job Training. The event hosted 66 employers and that filled the Oak Pavilion April 5 at Columbia College. In talking to several of the organizations there it seemed the only thing missing was waves of job seekers. They felt there may […]
San Andreas, CA…April 16th, 2019 – Mark Twain Medical Center (MTMC) has successfully recruited an internal medicine doctor to practice in Copperopolis at the Family Medical Center located in the Lake Tulloch Plaza. “MTMC is committed to enhancing services now and into the future, remarked MTMC Hospital President and CEO Doug Archer, “We are actively […]
San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors voted to appoint Dr. Albert G. Alt as the County Administrative Officer. He will take the helm on April 27, 2019. Dr. Alt brings to Calaveras County significant experience in fiscal responsibilities, managing general fund budgets up to $400 million and capital improvement budgets up to $600 […]
San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Planning Department is pleased to announce the release of the long-awaited Final Environmental Impact Report for the General Plan update. The FEIR has been posted on the Department website: http://planning.calaverasgov.us/GP-Update. Hard copies and CDs will be available for purchase at the Planning Department office once printing has been completed during […]
Sonora, CA…The Home & Garden Show is finishing the 2019 run today at the Mother Lode Fairground in Sonora. There are lots of booths and local and some not local businesses presenting their goods and services.
Murphys, CA…The newly reopened Murphys Dog Store is glad & thankful to be back serving their customers after a deluge had them sidelined for a few months. They reopened on Irish Day of this year. They have everything your companions need to be happy and healthy from custom fitted halters and vests to snacks, toys […]
Avery, CA…We Service and Repair Most Power Equipment Makes and Models. We do generator tune-up’s service repair and maintenance. Pick Up & Delivery is Available. Jim & Nancy Conway have opened JC Power Equipment in AVery. The power couple have been married since Nov, 11 1990. They have two children James and Andrea and two […]
Washington, DC…Well, thank you very much, everybody. Big day. Very important day. We have a lot of important days at our White House. And this is, to me, the future. I want to thank you all for being here to discuss a critical issue for our country’s future: winning the race to be the world’s […]
San Andreas, CA….Calaveras High Schools CTE (Career Technical Education) Fire Program just graduated these boys with their EMR (Emergency Medical Responders) Certifications. They put in collectively 2800 hours. Their teacher Suzanne Butler put this awesome ceremony together for them today. Thank you Assembly member Frank Bigelow for presenting resolutions to each student. Thank you Supervisor […]
Jackson, CA…Hospice of Amador & Calaveras has been named a 2019 Hospice Honors recipient by HEALTHCAREfirst, the leading provider of Web-based home health and hospice software, billing and coding services, CAHPS surveys and advanced analytics. Hospice Honors is a prestigious program that recognizes hospices providing the highest level of quality as measured from the caregiver’s […]
Mokelumne Hill, CA…The 14th annual Gold Rush Writers Conference will be held May 3 – 5th in the picturesque Gold Country town of Mokelumne Hill at the historic Hotel Leger. The goal of the Gold Rush Writers Conference is to provide creative writers of all levels a chance to learn from established professionals through workshops, […]
Arnold, CA…There are several smaller outages in our coverage area but the largest is 2,458 PG&E Customers in the Arnold area without power. The estimated time of restoral from PG&E is 10:30pm and the outage was reported at 6:58pm.
Angels Camp, CA…The Calaveras County Water District joined a large number of community, governmental and business organizations Monday April 9 for the 2019 On the Right Track event, which was organized by the Calaveras County Chamber of Commerce. Per the Chamber, On the Right Track is a program designed to equip young adults with skills […]
San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Water District Board of Directors has awarded a $6.7 million contract to Mozingo Construction for the Reach 1 Pipeline Replacement Project between Forest Meadows and Avery. The existing 8-inch pipeline was installed in 1965 and is being replaced due to its age, poor condition and high frequency of failures and […]
San Andreas, CA…The Board of Directors of the Calaveras County Chamber of Commerce announces to its membership that CEO Staci Johnston has accepted a position with the county as the Executive Director of the Calaveras Mariposa Community Action Agency (CMCAA). Staci will be staying on with the chamber until April 26th and will participate in […]
Murphys, CA…The IRS recently issued its annual list of tax scams. The list highlights various scams that taxpayers may encounter, many of which occur during tax filing season. Here are some of the scams that are highlighted on the list. Phishing Phishing scams usually involve unsolicited emails or fake websites that pose as legitimate IRS […]
Arnold, CA…Ebbetts Pass Fire Fighters Association would like to invite all community members that would like more information on Measure A, to attend our Town Hall Meeting on Wednesday April 10th at 6pm. The meeting will be held in White Pines at the Independence Hall on Blagen road. Fire Chief Mike Johnson will give a […]
Angels Camp, CA…The Calaveras Community Foundation (CCF) has awarded twenty (20) competitive grants for 2019. The combined total of these grants equals over $110,000. The three initiatives for 2019 were: Seniors Initiative, Youth Initiative and Community Enrichment Initiative. Eleven groups serving Calaveras County’s aging senior population were granted over $66,000. Four community food pantries in […]
Columbia, CA…Columbia College will hold a Community Job Fair that is cosponsored with Mother Lode Job Training. The event will host 66 employers and will take place on Friday, April 5 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on the Columbia College campus in the Oak Pavilion. Job seekers are encouraged to bring their résumé, dress […]
Washington, DC…Well, thank you very much. I’m thrilled to welcome everyone to the very first meeting of the White House Opportunity and Revitalization Council. The Opportunity and Revitalization Council is a very important event in the White House. We’ve been working long and hard — right, Scott? MR. TURNER: Yes, sir. THE PRESIDENT: — on […]