U.S. Department of Education COVID-19 Handbook Volume 1: Strategies for Safely Reopening Elementary and Secondary Schools

U.S. Department of Education COVID-19 Handbook Volume 1: Strategies for Safely Reopening Elementary and Secondary Schools

Atlanta, CA…To reopen safely during the COVID-19 pandemic and maximize the amount of in-person instruction, schools need sufficient resources as well as adhered-to, strong state and local public health measures. Extraordinary efforts by states, districts, and schools have been underway to support students throughout the pandemic. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and […]

CDC Issues First-Step Guidelines to Reopening Public Schools, Now California Educators Look to Lawmakers to Provide Much-Needed Funding and Resources, Vaccines

CDC Issues First-Step Guidelines to Reopening Public Schools, Now California Educators Look to Lawmakers to Provide Much-Needed Funding and Resources, Vaccines

Sacramento, CA…The anticipated CDC Guidelines to reopen public schools safely was released Friday, reiterating what California’s educators have been calling for over the last 10 months: Masks and PPE, 6-feet for physical and social distancing, handwashing stations and proper ventilation, surface cleaning and sanitization; contact tracing, weekly testing, and prioritizing vaccinations for educators and school staff […]

Upcoming COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics Specifically for 70 years & Older / Phase 1a Groups: February 16, 2021 & February 18, 2021

Upcoming COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics Specifically for 70 years & Older / Phase 1a Groups: February 16, 2021 & February 18, 2021

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 […]

Rotarians Help Push “Valentine’s for Veterans”

Rotarians Help Push “Valentine’s for Veterans”

Murphys, CA…The Angels Murphys Rotary received a generous donation from the Gordon T. and Melissa A. Egan Family Foundation from their daughter, Kerry Heckman, whom is the Director. This enabled their organization to “kick-off” a recent project, “Valentine’s for Veterans,” with 30 one-pound boxes of Sees candy and a Valentine card that will be distributed […]

Trifilo Garden Center is Open & Get Ready for Spring! Lots of Valentines Gifts! New Arrivals Weekly!

Trifilo Garden Center is Open & Get Ready for Spring!  Lots of Valentines Gifts!  New Arrivals Weekly!

Murphys, CA…New Arrivals Weekly, Valentine 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 Renee Seed […]

Sender’s Market’s Ace Hardware February Red Hot Buys! Shop Local & Save!

Sender’s Market’s Ace Hardware February Red Hot Buys!  Shop Local & Save!

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. […]

The Future Lindseys, Mikaelas & Bodes Slalomed & Giant Slalomed at Rasmussen Classic

The Future Lindseys, Mikaelas & Bodes Slalomed & Giant Slalomed at Rasmussen Classic

Bear Valley, CA…This season’s Rasmussen Classic Race was held on Saturday and Sunday February 6 & 7. Originally, scheduled for January 9 & 10 as two SL races the event was postponed until after January 25 due to Far West Division of US Ski & Snowboard guidelines to comply with various State and County restrictions. With the […]

Take a Winter Drive Through Pinebrook with Sandi Pearce from Sierra Sentry

Take a Winter Drive Through Pinebrook with Sandi Pearce from Sierra Sentry

Arnold, CA…Take a Winter Drive Through Pinebrook with Sandi Pearce from Sierra Sentry Regularly Scheduled Services SierraSentry will visit your home per contract agreement and perform exterior and interior inspections of your property. We offer 1-4 visits per month or as needed. SierraSentry will inspect the overall condition of your home inside and out. We […]

Celebrate 2021 with February Wine Specials from Black Sheep Winery!

Celebrate 2021 with February Wine Specials from Black Sheep Winery!

Murphys, CA… Black Sheep Winery arrived in Murphys with the 1984 harvest. From that first harvest we produced our 1984 Amador Zinfandel. The wine was styled in a big, bold way like nobody else could do. That’s what makes us Black Sheep; we’re different from the rest of the flock. We feature small batches of […]

Winter Wellness is Focus of MTMC Virtual Event! Online Workshop is Feb. 18

Winter Wellness is Focus of MTMC Virtual Event!  Online Workshop is Feb. 18

San Andreas, CA…Mark Twain Medical Center will host a virtual workshop on Feb. 18 focusing on Winter Wellness with tips to help folks overcome “The Winter Blues.” It will be held via Zoom at 5:30 p.m. You must register in advance on the MTMC Webpage. “Every year winter weather can limit activities and make a […]

A Winter Weather Advisory for Snow & Rain Heading Our Way

A Winter Weather Advisory for Snow & Rain Heading Our Way

Arnold, CA…The Detailed forecast for West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada from the National Weather Service. Tonight Partly cloudy. Lows 22 to 37 higher elevations…35 to 43 lower elevations. Light winds becoming southeast up to 10 mph after midnight. Thursday Mostly cloudy. At lower elevations, rain showers likely in the afternoon. At higher elevations, rain and […]

“2021 Adult Education Administrator of the Year”

“2021 Adult Education Administrator of the Year”

Angels Camp, CA… Congratulations to Jared Hungerford for receiving the Association of California School Administrators (ACSA) Region 7 award as the Adult Education Administrator of the Year! Jared Hungerford is the Director of Curriculum and Instruction/Adult Education Coordinator for the Calaveras County Office of Education. There are over 750 educational leaders from Amador, Calaveras, Tuolumne, […]

Engineer Pleads Guilty to More Than $10 Million of COVID-Relief Fraud

Engineer Pleads Guilty to More Than $10 Million of COVID-Relief Fraud

Washington, D.C…. A Texas engineer pleaded guilty today for filing fraudulent bank loan applications seeking more than $10 million dollars in forgivable loans guaranteed by the Small Business Administration (SBA) under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. Acting Assistant Attorney General Nicholas L. McQuaid of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division, Acting U.S. […]

Governor Newsom Statement on President Biden’s Nomination of Julie Su as Deputy Secretary of Labor at the U.S. Department of Labor

Governor Newsom Statement on President Biden’s Nomination of Julie Su as Deputy Secretary of Labor at the U.S. Department of Labor

Sacramento, CA… Governor Gavin Newsom today issued the following statement regarding President Biden’s nomination of Secretary of the California Labor and Workforce Development Agency Julie A. Su to serve as Deputy Secretary of Labor at the U.S. Department of Labor: “Julie Su embodies the spirit of California. Her commitment to empowering working people and creating […]

New AI Program Can Determine if Patients Will Die From Covid with 90% Accuracy

New AI Program Can Determine if Patients Will Die From Covid with 90% Accuracy

København, Denmark…Using patient data, artificial intelligence can make a 90 percent accurate assessment of whether a person will die from COVID-19 or not, according to new research at the University of Copenhagen. Body mass index (BMI), gender and high blood pressure are among the most heavily weighted factors. The research can be used to predict […]

Sheriff Implement’s Family Emergency Preplan Program

Sheriff Implement’s Family Emergency Preplan Program

San Andreas, CA…Emergencies involving lost or missing persons are understandably a stressful and traumatic occurrence. When the lost person has been diagnosed with special needs or disabilities, the stress level can be immense and at times overwhelming. Recognizing this, Sheriff DiBasilio will be implementing a new “Family Emergency Plan” program. The program focuses on gathering […]

President Biden Announces Community Health Centers Vaccination Program to Launch Next Week and Another Increase in States, Tribes, & Territories’ Vaccine Supply

President Biden Announces Community Health Centers Vaccination Program to Launch Next Week and Another Increase in States, Tribes, & Territories’ Vaccine Supply

Washington, D.C…. As the U.S. surpasses 26 million COVID-19 infections, President Biden is taking additional steps today to speed up vaccinations across the country. The President announced the launch of the Federally Qualified Health Center program that will provide more vaccines for Community Health Centers that are reaching our underserved and most vulnerable communities. And, […]

Oliver is Your Calaveras County Animal Services Pet of the Week!

Oliver is Your Calaveras County Animal Services Pet of the Week!

San Andreas, CA… Meet Oliver, a shorthaired brown tabby adult with an A+ personality. Super friendly and affectionate, Oliver has yet to meet a human he didn’t like. Although estimated to be five years old, Oliver still has a lot of kitten playfulness and enjoys chasing anything that moves, especially his “feather-on-a-string” toy. Oliver arrived […]

Fall in Love with Copper Valley on February 13th

Fall in Love with Copper Valley on February 13th

Copperopolis, CA…Fall in Love with Copper Valley on Feb. 13th Featuring Mark Twain Medical Center Foundation 11AM-4PM. This Valentine’s Day, honor your loved ones by purchasing a piece of art for the new Copperopolis Family Medical Center. Artwork will be displayed and available for purchase in The Town Square on Saturday, February 13th from 11am […]