Governor Newsom Launches “Vaccinate All 58” Campaign Based on Safety and Equity as First Vaccines Arrive to California

Governor Newsom Launches “Vaccinate All 58” Campaign Based on Safety and Equity as First Vaccines Arrive to California

Los Angeles, CA… As the first doses of the Pfizer vaccine arrive in California, Governor Gavin Newsom today launched “Vaccinate All 58”, California’s campaign for a safe, fair and equitable vaccine for all 58 counties in the state. The Governor joined Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center, one of the first locations in the state […]

109 New Covid Cases in Tuolumne on December 14th

109 New Covid Cases in Tuolumne on December 14th

Sonora, CA…Tuolumne County is reporting 109 new COVID-19 cases on December 14th; 34 are community cases, including one who is a resident of local care facility. Seventy-five of the new cases are Sierra Conservation Center inmates. Three people have been discharged from the hospital and 26 individuals have been released from isolation. Two individuals have […]

Attorney General Becerra Petitions Court to Compel Amazon to Comply with Outstanding Investigative Subpoenas

Attorney General Becerra Petitions Court to Compel Amazon to Comply with Outstanding Investigative Subpoenas

Sacramento, CA… California Attorney General Xavier Becerra today announced filing a petition in the Sacramento County Superior Court requesting that the court order Amazon.com, Inc. (Amazon) to comply with outstanding investigative subpoenas. The state’s petition alleges that Amazon has failed to adequately comply with lawful requests for information as part of an ongoing investigation into […]

Holiday Safety Tips From CCSO

Holiday Safety Tips From CCSO

San Andreas, CA… The holiday season is generally full of festivities and family. However, seasonal activities can also increase your exposure to people who have Grinch-like activity on their mind. The Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office would like to offer a few tips to help everyone stay safe and reduce the likelihood of becoming a victim. […]

Jenny’s Kitchen Christmas Mincemeat Tarts & Taste O’ Mint Cookies! ~ Jenny Baxter

Jenny’s Kitchen Christmas Mincemeat Tarts & Taste O’ Mint Cookies! ~ Jenny Baxter

Angels Camp, CA… One of my favorite things to do this time of the year, when it involves my column, is to interview some of our local residents to see what their Christmas traditions were growing up and are now. I hope you enjoy reading about them as much as I did writing about them. […]

Governor Cuomo Announces First Dose of COVID-19 Vaccine Administered in U.S.

Governor Cuomo Announces First Dose of COVID-19 Vaccine Administered in U.S.

Albany, NY… Governor Cuomo: “We trust science here in New York. The federal government approved the vaccine. We then had a separate panel that also approved the vaccine and we’ve been following the science all along. I hope this gives you, and the healthcare workers who are battling this every day, a sense of security […]

FDA Approves First-of-its-Kind Intentional Genomic Alteration in Line of Domestic Pigs for Both Human Food, Potential Therapeutic Uses

FDA Approves First-of-its-Kind Intentional Genomic Alteration in Line of Domestic Pigs for Both Human Food, Potential Therapeutic Uses

Washington D.C…. Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a first-of-its-kind intentional genomic alteration (IGA) in a line of domestic pigs, referred to as GalSafe pigs, which may be used for food or human therapeutics. This is the first IGA in an animal that the FDA has approved for both human food consumption and […]

ISU Study Indicates Diet May Help Reduce Cognitive Decline

ISU Study Indicates Diet May Help Reduce Cognitive  Decline

Ames, Iowa… There’s good news for wine and cheese lovers. The foods we eat may have a direct impact on our cognitive acuity in our later years. This is the key finding of an Iowa State University research study spotlighted in an article published in the November 2020 issue of the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease. […]

Life is Better With Power & Pioneer Electric Can Have You Powered Up When PG&E Can’t

Life is Better With Power & Pioneer Electric Can Have You Powered Up When PG&E Can’t

Angels Camp, CA…(Now at new Angels Camp Location! With power uncertainties becoming the norm is your business or family ready? A back up generator from Pioneer Electric can provide peace of mind. Pioneer Electric is a licensed and insured, full service electrical contracting business servicing: Calaveras, Tuolumne and beyond since 1984.and provide a full range […]

Stormy Weather is Expected to Impact Northern and Central California This Week and Next Week

Stormy Weather is Expected to Impact Northern and Central California This Week and Next Week

San Francisco, CA… With meteorologists forecasting stormy weather this weekend and into next week in Northern and Central California, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) reminds its customers to take the necessary steps to be prepared and stay safe. Today is expected to be relatively calm, but rain and gusty winds will start overnight Saturday […]

U.S. CDC Committee of Independent Health Experts Recommends Vaccination with Pfizer and Biontech COVID-19 Vaccine for Persons Ages 16 Years and Older

U.S. CDC Committee of Independent Health Experts Recommends Vaccination with Pfizer and Biontech COVID-19 Vaccine for Persons Ages 16 Years and Older

New York & Mainz, Germany… Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE) and BioNTech SE (Nasdaq: BNTX) announced today that the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) voted today to recommend the use of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine in people 16 years of age and older under the Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) issued […]

Bistro Espresso is Open & Ready to Serve You Safely Online, Call-In & Curbside!

Bistro Espresso is Open & Ready to Serve You Safely Online, Call-In & Curbside!

Arnold, CA…Bistro fans will be pleased to know that we are still here and continuing to serve you with excellent service, fantastic food and totally ready to handly your online, call-in and curb-side delivery requests. The full menu is now available on Friday and Saturday BBQ Family Feast nights! Our staff is eager to help […]

Free Christmas Day Dinner From Murphys Friends

Free Christmas Day Dinner From Murphys Friends

Murphys, CA… Murphys Friends offer free dinners on Christmas Day in Murphys, San Andreas, and Valley Springs! Information – 736-6177,  Delivery In Calaveras – 736-1415.  Drive through pick up: 12 to 3 pm.  Pre-Order – 736-6177. Pick Up Locations At: Native Sons – Murphys, Treats – San Andreas, Mar-Val – Valley Springs. Partially Donated by […]

Outstanding Physicians Welcoming New Patients at James Dalton Medical Office

Outstanding Physicians Welcoming New Patients at James Dalton Medical Office

Angels Camp, CA…Two outstanding physicians welcoming new patients at our new James Dalton Medical Office in Angels Camp. Dr. John Krpan, “My first priority is caring for you and your family.” John Krpan, DO, Family Practice Medical Director of Primary Care. Dr. Pravina Somani, “Dr. Somani brings over 30 years of experience in clinical medicine, […]

The SNAC Family Thanks You for Shopping Locally!! Your Outdoor Social Distancing Activity Destination!!

The SNAC Family Thanks You for Shopping Locally!!  Your Outdoor Social Distancing Activity Destination!!

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. […]

Western States Scientific Safety Review Workgroup Confirms the Pfizer Vaccine is Safe and Efficacious for Public Use

Western States Scientific Safety Review Workgroup Confirms the Pfizer Vaccine is Safe and Efficacious for Public Use

Sacramento, CA… The Western States Scientific Safety Review Workgroup today completed their concurrent and thorough review of the federal process and has confirmed the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine is safe and efficacious. The Workgroup provided their confirmation to the Governors of California, Nevada, Oregon and Washington this morning. Washington, Oregon and Nevada joined California’s COVID-19 Scientific Safety Review […]

Pizza, Burgers, Pasta, Sandwiches, Salads, Steaks & Beer! All for Takeout or Delivery from Snowshoe Brewing Company!

Pizza, Burgers, Pasta, Sandwiches, Salads, Steaks & Beer! All for Takeout or Delivery from Snowshoe Brewing Company!

Arnold, CA…For more than 20 years, The Shoe has crafted great beer and quality food for the whole family. Whether you’re a local, touring Scenic Highway 4, visiting Big Trees State Park, Lake Alpine or Bear Valley, Snowshoe Brewing Company is your stop for fresh handcrafted beer, quality fresh food, local wines and family-friendly service. […]

Make Sender’s Ace Hardware Your Christmas Shopping Destination!!

Make Sender’s Ace Hardware Your Christmas Shopping Destination!!

Mountain Ranch & Valley Springs, CA…We have lots of new Christmas items and more on the way!!! Before you go shop anywhere else, stop in and see what we have! Chances are we have what you’re looking for!! In 1950, we started out as a family operation with Erich’s father and mother, August and Freida […]

Kioti Tractors & Off Road Vehicles from A1 Sharpening, Give Your Dirt Some Love!

Kioti Tractors & Off Road Vehicles from A1 Sharpening, Give Your Dirt Some Love!

San Andreas, CA…A-1 has been Serving Calaveras county, central California valley and surrounding areas since 2007. They offer full service repair and sales of tractors, mowers, trimmers, chainsaws, logsplitters, generators and rototillers. In addition, they provide sharpening service for chainsaws, mower blades and circular saw blades. They are located at 660 E. St. Charles St, […]

Benchmade Knives from Turners Wild West Make Perfect Christmas Gifts

Benchmade Knives from Turners Wild West Make Perfect Christmas Gifts

Angels Camp, CA…Turners Wild West was established in 1975 in Scenic Downtown Angels Camp. This family owned and operated business carries a wide selection of quality work and western wear. When visiting our area Turner’s Wild West is a must stop destination and they are widely known as the “Best Smelling Store In The Mother […]

Governor Newsom on FDA’s Emergency Use Authorization for a COVID-19 Vaccine

Governor Newsom on FDA’s Emergency Use Authorization for a COVID-19 Vaccine

Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom issued the following statement after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration granted an Emergency Use Authorization for the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine this evening: “As California faces reduced ICU capacity, we must remain vigilant over the next few weeks. At the same time, today’s FDA Emergency Use Authorization of a COVID-19 vaccine […]

Hey Good People!! Bear Valley Now Open 7 Days a Week & 3 Inches of New Snow Overnight!

Hey Good People!!  Bear Valley Now Open 7 Days a Week & 3 Inches of New Snow Overnight!

Bear Valley, CA…Hey Good People! 3″ of new snow has fallen overnight and will give way to another 1-2″ today. The temp last night rose to 30F by midnight and allowed some heavier wet sierra cement to fall giving us some great base building material. 34F looks to be the high today before falling to […]

Free $75 Food Vouchers for Veterans from Angels Camp Veterans Memorial District

Free $75 Food Vouchers for Veterans from Angels Camp Veterans Memorial District

Angels Camp, CA…To thank our local veterans the Angels Camp Veterans Memorial District will be offering free $75 Food Vouchers December 12th & 13th from 10am to 4pm at their Offices at 1219 Raspberry Ln, in Angels Camp. These vouchers are only available for Veterans living within the district that covers the Angels Camp and […]