Washington, DC… Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration granted approval for Amondys 45 (casimersen) injection for the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) in patients who have a confirmed mutation of the DMD gene that is amenable to exon 45 skipping (Exons are pieces of DNA that provide information for making proteins in a […]
Atlanta, GA… CDC has updated its food safety alert for a Listeria outbreak linked to queso fresco made by El Abuelito Cheese Inc.: https://www.cdc.gov/listeria/outbreaks/hispanic-soft-cheese-02-21/index.html Key points: CDC has expanded its advice to not eat, sell, or serve any cheese sold under the brand name El Abuelito, in addition to recalled queso fresco cheeseexternal icon sold under the brand […]
“The World is full of fools and faint hearts; and yet every one has courage enough to bear the misfortunes, and wisdom enough to manage the Affairs of his neighbor.” ~ Benjamin Franklin
Sonora, CA…Tuolumne County is reporting 12 new community cases and 1 new SCC inmate cases today. All of the new cases appear to be isolating, one earlier reported case is now hospitalized, and 2 individuals have been released from isolation. Of the 12 new community cases, 1 is a Tuolumne County Jail inmate, for a […]
San Andreas, CA…Calaveras Public Health updates new confirmed COVID-19 cases Monday through Friday (excluding holidays). The number of laboratory tests reported to Calaveras Public Health are approximate. Test numbers are from the State’s data reporting system, CalREDIE. There is a lag time between the time the test is taken and the time that the lab […]
Washington, DC… Building on a month of strong results, the Biden-Harris Administration and the U.S. Small Business Administration are taking steps with the Paycheck Protection Program to further promote equitable relief for America’s mom-and-pop businesses. The latest round of Paycheck Protection Program funding opened one month ago and already the Biden Administration has succeeded in making major improvements to […]
Sacramento, CA… Yesterday, Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law a comprehensive package of immediate actions that will speed needed relief to individuals, families and businesses suffering the most significant economic hardship due to COVID-19. The package, passed by the Legislature this week, builds on the initiatives in the Governor’s January state budget proposal to provide […]
Amador County, CA… Amador County Public Health reports 22 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total laboratory confirmed case count to 1,570, and 2 additional deaths since last Tuesday’s update. The individuals who passed were one male and one female, both in their 70s. The new cases include 10 males and 12 females, 3 children […]
San Andreas, CA…As Calaveras County comes out of a recent COVID case surge, Calaveras Public Health is working to reconcile its case information with the state reporting system. Due to this, there will be some fluctuations in case information. This includes COVID case fatalities that occurred during this surge. Reporting of COVID fatalities that occurred […]
Bear Valley, CA…Hey Good People! A far cry from yesterday morning with current winds speeds as the have certainly taken the low road this morning with 9-13mph as compared to 66mph at the same time yesterday! Sunshine and copious amounts of it are in the forecast for the next handful of days with a high […]
San Andreas, CA… Meet Joey – an energetic, hound mix eager to find his forever home. About one year old, Joey enjoys playing ball and will sit nicely when asked. He is very affectionate with his handlers and was excited to play with some of the other shelter dogs to which he was introduced. Not […]
Sacramento, CA… Student-athletes, coaches, and parents received welcoming news last Friday as the California Public Health Department released its guidance to allow youth and recreational sports to resume on February 26. Senate Republican Leader Scott Wilk (R-Santa Clarita) is a proud co-author of the “Let Them Play” Resolution and releases the following statement: “After hearing from parents and […]
Angels Camp, CA… We are Back in the Saddle with our scholarship programs for young people. The Junior Fairboard, Miss Calaveras and the Calaveras Saddle Queen participants are eligible to win scholarships. For additional information visit frogtown.org/ competitions and programs page or drop by the fairgrounds office for an application. Feel free to call the […]
Washington, DC…Each day, I receive a small card in my pocket that I carry with me in my schedule. It shows the number of Americans who have been infected by or died from COVID-19. Today, we mark a truly grim, heartbreaking milestone: 500,071 dead. That’s more Americans who have died in one year in this […]
Angels Camp, CA… Each year, the Association of California School Administrators (ACSA) presents the Partners in Excellence Award to outstanding community partnerships. The award recognizes individual leadership and contributions of school administrators, educators, and community leaders. The Partners in Excellence Award was given to Calaveras Public Health for their excellence in communication, coordination and partnership […]
Valley Springs, CA…Calaveras Consolidated Firefighters are mourning the loss of our Local Fish & Game Warden, Michael DeMasters, following an accident last night in Valley Springs. A friend to all of our firefighters, we send our sympathies and condolences to Michael’s family. RIP BROTHER! Source = Calaveras Consolidated
San Andreas, CA… Meet Oreo, a delightful shorthaired black and white tuxedo junior. Oreo can be on the shy side when meeting new people. She’s also likely not the first kitty to run up to you in greeting but once she’s been properly introduced, her loving personality emerges. A real sweetheart who adores being petted, […]
San Andreas, CA…Vaccination clinics this week for Copperopolis and West Point are currently full. We appreciate the community’s response and desire to be vaccinated. We will continue to host more clinics as soon as our vaccine allocation increases from the state. Source = Calaveras Dept of Public Health
Sutter Creek, CA…Please be advised these clinics additionally include Amador residents 70 years and older ONLY. If individuals present to the clinic who do not qualify, they will be asked to reschedule at a time appropriate to their phase/tier. Vaccine is in very limited supply. Be assured that when Amador County has additional allocation of […]
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New York, NY & Mainz, DE…Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE) and BioNTech SE (Nasdaq: BNTX) announced the submission of new data to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) demonstrating the stability of their COVID-19 vaccine when stored at -25°C to -15°C (-13°F to 5°F), temperatures more commonly found in pharmaceutical freezers and refrigerators. The data […]
Angels Camp, CA…A Covid Comic ~ By Mike Darby
Arnold, CA…Now serving our BBQ Feasts Thursday – Sunday 4-6pm! Be sure to place your order ahead of time either by calling in or ordering in advance online. FREE servings of our new cinnamon roll bread pudding, getting rave reviews! Our platters are served all day along with our entire regular menu. This event repeats […]
Arnold, Murphys & Sonora, CA…Since 1994, Sierra Nevada Adventure Co. has been providing the community with Gear For Wild Environments! We started 26 years ago in downtown Sonora after outgrowing our mail order business, The Eddy Mart. Now it’s evolved into 3 stores. Sonora – 173 So. Washington St. 209-521-5621 Our Climbing & Backpacking headquarters. […]
Mountain Ranch & Valley Springs, 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. […]
Hey Good People! A beautiful morning here at the resort with a current temperature of 28F and a high today of 34F. Northeast winds will be felt in the single digit range today so couple that with some recent snowfall and great grooming and off-piste riding here at the resort and you’ve got some Pure […]
Angels Camp & Copperopolis, CA…A New Era in Hometown Health Care from Mark Twain Medical Center.
Murphys, CA…New Arrivals Weekly, Garden & Gardening Gifts, Orchids, Gift Cards, Yard Art & More. Dave Wilson bare root trees and fruit bare root trees. Apples, apricots, peaches, pears, persimmons and more. Farmers Market berries of all varieties now in stock. We have an large selection of trees and shrubs. Bulbs of assorted varieties and […]
Sonora, CA…Our previously reported 7 positive cases within the jail have all recovered and since been rehoused with their respective cohorts. This morning, we were made aware of 2 positive cases. The two inmates have been placed in quarantine. All close contacts have tested negative but have been placed in isolation under the direction of […]
Kalamazoo, MI…Albert, thank you very much. Thank you not only for what you do for the — the credit you give me that I really don’t deserve. This is — this is a case of life and death. We’re talking about people’s lives. I want you to know that once we beat COVID, we’re going […]
