Successful Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Search & Rescue

Successful Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Search & Rescue

Sonora, CA…TCSAR completed a multi-agency rescue of 14 backpackers from the Emigrant Wilderness on Thursday 07/01/21. Late Wednesday, 06/30/21, OES alerted the Sheriff’s Office of a 911 PLB activation in the Emigrant with several backers packers ranging in age from 15-22 years of age. They had been caught in a locally severe thunderstorm that included […]

Columbia’s Glorious 4th of July Celebration!

Columbia’s Glorious 4th of July Celebration!

Columbia, CA…Columbia State Historic Park invites you to our annual Glorious Fourth of July Celebration with a community parade, games and more. The Independence Day festivities, sponsored by the Columbia Chamber of Commerce, begin with a Flag Raising and Black Powder Musket Salute by the Columbia Militia at 11 a.m. There will be a concert […]

Freedom & Fun in 2021 Parade at Mokelumne Hill July 4th!

Freedom & Fun in 2021 Parade at Mokelumne Hill July 4th!

Mokelumne Hill, CA…Mokelumne Hill Small Town, Big Heart July 4th celebration. Festivities begin with a pancake breakfast at the Town Hall from 7:30am to 10:30am. Enjoy a delicious breakfast and help support the Veteran’s Memorial District in its efforts to maintain and improve our town hall and parks. The July 4th parade starts at 11:00 […]

50th Anniversary Fireworks on the Water at Don Pedro Lake!

50th Anniversary Fireworks on the Water at Don Pedro Lake!

Tuolumne County, CA…It’s happening! To make this event fun and safe for everyone, please review some important information: Plan ahead! Bring exact change or purchase your Annual Pass online before arriving. Annual passes will not be sold at the gate during this weekend. Limit 8 people per campsite. Reservations for campsites are required. There will […]

Come Tour 4 Select Calaveras Vineyards on Saturday, July 3rd!

Come Tour 4 Select Calaveras Vineyards on Saturday, July 3rd!

Murphys, CA…Explore 4 Vineyards and Enjoy Select Tastings along with a Wine Country Lunch! Offered 1st Saturdays May through October and limited to 20 Guests per Tour. 9:45am-4:00pm. Register early to save your spot! REGISTER HERE Our Gracious Vineyard Hosts have arranged a wonderful day in the vineyards. As special arrangements and dedicated hosts are […]

Don’t Miss this Week’s Music in the Park at Bistro Espresso with 4 On The Floor!!

Don’t Miss this Week’s Music in the Park at Bistro Espresso with 4 On The Floor!!

Arnold, CA…Join us tonight from 6-9pm for classic rock entertainment by 4 On The Floor and come hungry! We’ve got an excellent BBQ menu including salads and fresh watermelon! https://www.4onthefloorgroup.com Food service starts at 5:30pm! Music starts at 6:00. Come early and bring your chairs and picnic blankets and dancing shoes! No outside alcohol or […]

Mark Twain Medical Center Opens Annual Community Grant Funding Period.

Mark Twain Medical Center Opens Annual Community Grant Funding Period.

San Andreas, CA…MTMC will be awarding $34,000 in January of 2022. Mark Twain Medical Center, (MTMC) through its affiliation with Dignity Health, has announced the opening of the 2022 Dignity Health Community Grants Program. The Dignity Health Community Grants Program is designed to support nonprofits that collaborate to address community health needs, particularly those that […]

Calaveras Community Foundation (CCF) Awards Career & Technical Training (C&TT) Scholarships for 2021 totaling $9,000

Calaveras Community Foundation (CCF) Awards Career & Technical Training (C&TT) Scholarships for 2021 totaling $9,000

Angels Camp, CA…Calaveras Community Foundation (CCF) awarded Career and Technical Training (C&TT) scholarships to a total of six high school students recently., Awards Nights were held in late May and early June. Three Calaveras High School students, two Bret Harte High School students and one Mountain Oaks student each received $1,500. Calaveras High School students […]

Promotion Ceremony Held This Morning at Calaveras Sheriff’s Office

Promotion Ceremony Held This Morning at Calaveras Sheriff’s Office

This morning Sheriff Rick DiBasilio lead a swearing in ceremony for recently promoted and newly hired Sheriff’s Office employees: Pictured from left to right: Jacob Blagg – new hire Deputy Sheriff, Ty Seawell – promoted from Deputy to Corporal, Jim Moser – promoted from Corporal to Sergeant, Greg Stark – promoted from Sergeant to Lieutenant, […]

A Bit of Wisdom from Donald Rumsfeld

A Bit of Wisdom from Donald Rumsfeld

“There are known knowns. These are things we know that we know. There are known unknowns. That is to say, there are things that we know we don’t know. But there are also unknown unknowns. There are things we don’t know we don’t know.” Donald Rumsfeld July 9, 1932 – June 29, 2021

Earmarks: A Monumentally Bad Idea By Congressman Tom McClintock

Earmarks: A Monumentally Bad Idea By Congressman Tom McClintock

Washington, DC…Ever since the Magna Carta, it has been a settled principle of good governance that the power that appropriates public funds should not be the same power that spends them. This principle is at the heart of our Constitution: the separation of powers. Simply speaking, it is mother’s rule writ large. Mother has one […]

GABA’s 40th Arnold Independence Day Parade is July 3rd at 10:00!

GABA’s 40th Arnold Independence Day Parade is July 3rd at 10:00!

White Pines, CA…The Show will go on in 2021! Official State Reopening timing will affect permitting on Hwy 4 & force a change of parade route from down Hwy 4 to Blagen Road. GABA’s 40th Independence Day Parade, July 3rd at 10:00 am Blagen Road, White Pines. Parade Route: Independence Hall to Hazel Fischer Elementary. […]

CAL FIRE Urging Safety on Fourth of July & Be Vigilant Over the Holiday Weekend!

CAL FIRE Urging Safety on Fourth of July & Be Vigilant Over the Holiday Weekend!

Sacramento, CA…Fourth of July is synonymous for sun, fun, barbequing, and fireworks. CAL FIRE is reminding everyone to do their part to have a safe holiday and help prevent fires and injuries caused by fireworks. According to the National Fire Protection Association, two out of five fires on the 4th of July are caused by […]

Help Annie Return Home (Update…Annie Now Home)

Help Annie Return Home (Update…Annie Now Home)

Hathaway Pines, CA…Lost Dog. Annie, our sweet nine-year-old hound, is missing. Her home is on HIlcrest Drive in Hathaway Pines. She is tagged, microchipped, and very friendly. She has three scars and is multi-colored. Please call the number on the tag if she is found. 650.368.0603 All neighbors have been notified, as well as animal […]

United Adds 270 Boeing and Airbus Aircraft to Fleet, Largest Order in Airline’s History

United Adds 270 Boeing and Airbus Aircraft to Fleet, Largest Order in Airline’s History

Chicago, IL…”United Next” includes addition of 200 Boeing 737 MAX and 70 Airbus A321neo as well as plans to retrofit 100% of remaining mainline, narrow-body fleet to transform the customer experience and create a new signature interior – a roughly 75% increase in premium seats per North American departure, larger overhead bins, seatback entertainment in […]

Lieutenant Dennis Huberty Retires After 39 Years With The Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office

Lieutenant Dennis Huberty Retires After 39 Years With The Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office

San Andreas, CA…June 18, 2021 was Lieutenant Dennis Huberty’s last day as a Calaveras County Sheriff full time employee. Lieutenant Huberty was born and raised in Calaveras County, graduating from Calaveras High School in 1977. He began his career with the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office on February 22, 1982, when he was hired as a […]

Calaveras County Wineries Strike GOLD in California Wine Competitions!

Calaveras County Wineries Strike GOLD in California Wine Competitions!

Murphys, CA…15 Calaveras County Wineries entered the “40th Annual Sierra Foothills Wine Show” that took place on Friday, June 25th at the Calaveras County Fairgrounds. This year, 18 esteemed judges thoughtfully evaluated 211 wines in the day-long event. Many of our family-run wineries also participated in the Orange County Fair Competition earlier this month. See […]

Division of Boating and Waterways Offers Boating Infrastructure Grants for Marina Operators

Division of Boating and Waterways Offers Boating Infrastructure Grants for Marina Operators

Sacramento, CA…The Division of Boating and Waterways is now accepting applications through August 2, 2021, from public and private marina owners for Federal Boating Infrastructure (BIG) Grants. For 2022, a total of $14 million is available for BIG projects nationally. Funded by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) – Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration […]

Major Discovery of Rare Declaration of Independence at the American Philosophical Society

Major Discovery of Rare Declaration of Independence at the American Philosophical Society

Philadelphia, PA…The Declaration of Independence is an iconic document, famous for the signers’ distinctive signatures and the bold heading that begins “IN CONGRESS. July 4, 1776.” But as any visitor who has seen the original Declaration at the National Archives knows, the original is badly faded and looks quite different from the version that is […]