Governor Newsom Cuts Ribbon on California’s New Laboratory, Which Will Increase State’s COVID-19 Testing Capacity and Reduce Turnaround Times

Governor Newsom Cuts Ribbon on California’s New Laboratory, Which Will Increase State’s COVID-19 Testing Capacity and Reduce Turnaround Times

Valencia, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the opening of an innovative new laboratory in California that will increase the state’s COVID-19 testing capacity, reduce test turnaround time and create hundreds of new California jobs. The $25 million lab, built in conjunction with major diagnostics company PerkinElmer, will begin processing tests starting in November and work […]

California State Parks Honors Military Community with Free Admission to 133 Park Units on Veterans Day, November 11

California State Parks Honors Military Community with Free Admission to 133 Park Units on Veterans Day, November 11

Sacramento, CA…California State Parks is honoring the service of veterans, as well as active and reserve personnel, by offering free admission to 133 state parks on Veterans Day, Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2020.  “We understand this has been a challenging year with the ongoing pandemic and the recent wildfires,” said California State Parks Director Armando Quintero. […]

Halloween Trunk or Treat at Chapel in the Pines

Halloween Trunk or Treat at Chapel in the Pines

Arnold, CA…We invite our community to join us for this fun event! Covid-19 safety precautions will be in place. Please wear a mask! Bring your own trick or treat bag! Chapel is an Evangelical Covenant Church that enjoys sharing God’s loving support in a bible-based, straightforward manner. Whether you’re a full-time resident, here part-time or […]

Halloween Pumpkin Patch Estravaganza & Haunted Forrey

Halloween Pumpkin Patch Estravaganza & Haunted Forrey

Arnold, CA…!!!!BE AFRAID!!!! Get ready for one of the Spookiest nights in 2020!!!! Come experience the very spooky but kid friendly Haunted Cameo Plaza Forrey!!!! Also enjoy kids costume contest, prizes, games, and pumpkin painting contests!!! Spooky scavenger hunt, and tons of Candy!!!! Sponsored by the following community loving sponsors: Murphy’s School of Music, Arnold […]

Yosemite National Park Reverts to Stage 1 Fire Restrictions

Yosemite National Park Reverts to Stage 1 Fire Restrictions

Yosemite, CA..Yosemite National Park is experiencing high fire danger, along with continued hot and dry weather patterns. However, due to a reduction of overall fire danger and prevalence of active fires in the region, the Superintendent of Yosemite National Park will be reverting to Stage 1 fire restrictions until further notice is given. By order […]

Natural Bridges Trail to Reopen as Reclamation Announces New Melones Lake Seasonal Operations Changes

Natural Bridges Trail to Reopen as Reclamation Announces New Melones Lake Seasonal Operations Changes

Tuttletown, CA….The Bureau of Reclamation has scheduled recreation area closures, changes to hours of operations and the reopening of Natural Bridges at New Melones Lake beginning November 1.  The closures will be from November 1, 2020, through March 31, 2021, and will allow Reclamation to replace waterlines, perform other necessary maintenance tasks and allow for […]

The Pumpkin Patch at Trifilo Garden Center for Your Holiday & Nursery Needs (Open Thurs, Fri & Sat!)

The Pumpkin Patch at Trifilo Garden Center for Your Holiday & Nursery Needs (Open Thurs, Fri & Sat!)

Murphys, CA..We had the pleasure to stop by Triffilo Garden Center to see their new Pumpkin Patch. It is adorable and makes a great destination for families and anyone getting into the fall spirit. Trifilo Garden Center will be yoru destination for fall, holidays, Christmas Trees, wreaths and much, much more. They are open Thursday, […]

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 […]

Trump Administration Awards $40 million for Sacramento River Salmon Habitat Improvements

Trump Administration Awards $40 million for Sacramento River Salmon Habitat Improvements

Sacramento, CA…The Bureau of Reclamation announces the selection of four funding award recipients to implement $40 million in salmon habitat improvement projects along the Sacramento River. The restoration projects will enhance and improve spawning and rearing habitat for salmon at approximately 25 different locations across 132 river miles. Each award is for approximately $10 million […]

Register Now for Women’s Health Virtual Workshop

Register Now for Women’s Health Virtual Workshop

San Andreas, CA…Registration is still open for the Oct. 29 ‘Stepping Up for Women’s Health’ virtual workshop addressing physical and mental health issues. Mark Twain Medical Center (MTMC) is bringing together local experts for the online event to be held via Zoom at 7 p.m. on Thursday. It is easy to register through the MTMC […]

97% of PG&E Customers Restored by Tuesday Night, with Essentially All Customers Expected to Have Power Back on Wednesday Morning

97% of PG&E Customers Restored by Tuesday Night, with Essentially All Customers Expected to Have Power Back on Wednesday Morning

San Francisco, CA…Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) restored power by Tuesday night to more than 335,000 of the approximately 345,000 customers impacted by the Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) that started Sunday morning (Oct. 25). PG&E crews began restoring power to customers where no damage or hazards to electrical equipment were found during patrols […]

A Bit of Wisdom From Give ‘Em Hell Harry

A Bit of Wisdom From Give ‘Em Hell Harry

“Once a government is committed to the principle of silencing the voice of opposition, it has only one way to go, and that is down the path of increasingly repressive measures, until it becomes a source of terror to all its citizens and creates a country where everyone lives in fear.” Harry S. Truman

Amador County COVID-19 Update

Amador County COVID-19 Update

Sutter Creek… Amador County Public Health confirms ten new cases of COVID-19 in Amador since Friday’s media release. The new cases include 4 males and 6 females, 1 child under the age of 18, 6 aged 18-49, 1 aged 50-64, 2 over 65 years of age; 2 residing in Ione, 4 living in Jackson, 1 […]

Interim Health Officer Appointed as Calaveras Public Health Reports 3 Deaths and 5 New Cases of COVID-19 in Calaveras County

Interim Health Officer Appointed as Calaveras Public Health Reports 3 Deaths and 5 New Cases of COVID-19 in Calaveras County

San Andreas… Calaveras Public Health confirmed three additional deaths from COVID-19 in Calaveras County. They include one female who resided in District 5 and one female and one male who resided in District 1. All three individuals were over the age of 65. The individuals tested positive for COVID-19 and were unable to recover. Two […]

Sheriff’s Office Participated in Trunk or Treat Event & Reminds us to Be Safe During Halloween

Sheriff’s Office Participated in Trunk or Treat Event & Reminds us to Be Safe During Halloween

San Andreas, CA…On October 24th, The Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office participated in a “Trunk or Treat” at Jenny Lind Elementary School. Trunk-or-Treat is a Halloween tradition in which parked cars are decorated in the spirit of Halloween and filled with candy. Participants bring their cars to a central location where event goers view them. In […]

PG&E Begins Issuing Weather ‘All Clear’ for Public Safety Power Shutoff Event

PG&E Begins Issuing Weather ‘All Clear’ for Public Safety Power Shutoff Event

San Francisco, CA…Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) has begun patrolling some lines de-energized by the Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) that started Sunday morning, Oct. 25, which affected approximately 355,000 customers in 34 counties. Due to improved weather conditions, Kern and San Joaquin Counties were removed from the scope of this PSPS.  This morning, […]

Register Now for Women’s Health Virtual Workshop

Register Now for Women’s Health Virtual Workshop

San Andreas, CA…Registration is still open for the Oct. 29 ‘Stepping Up for Women’s Health’ virtual workshop addressing physical and mental health issues. Mark Twain Medical Center (MTMC) is bringing together local experts for the online event to be held via Zoom at 7 p.m. on Thursday. It is easy to register through the MTMC […]

“Stepping Up!” for Women’s Health Mark Twain Medical Center Online Workshop Oct. 29

“Stepping Up!” for Women’s Health Mark Twain Medical Center Online Workshop Oct. 29

San Andreas, CA… The Stepping Up! for Women’s Health virtual workshop will be held via Zoom at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 29. It is easy to register through the MTMC Webpage. Mark Twain Medical Center (MTMC) is bringing together local physical and mental health experts for a unique, online workshop to discuss women’s issues, […]

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 […]

Great Red Hot Buys at Sender’s Ace Hardware Stores in Mountain Ranch & Valley Springs

Great Red Hot Buys at Sender’s Ace Hardware Stores in Mountain Ranch & Valley Springs

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. […]

“Stepping Up!” for Women’s Health Mark Twain Medical Center Online Workshop Oct. 29

“Stepping Up!” for Women’s Health Mark Twain Medical Center Online Workshop Oct. 29

San Andreas, CA… The Stepping Up! for Women’s Health virtual workshop will be held via Zoom at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 29. It is easy to register through the MTMC Webpage. Mark Twain Medical Center (MTMC) is bringing together local physical and mental health experts for a unique, online workshop to discuss women’s issues, […]

Calaveras Public Health Reports 1 Death and 3 New Cases of COVID-19 in Calaveras County

Calaveras Public Health Reports 1 Death and 3 New Cases of COVID-19 in Calaveras County

San Andreas… On Friday, October 23, 2020, Calaveras Public Health confirmed one additional death from COVID-19 in Calaveras County. The individual was a male over the age of 65 who resided in District 1. The individual tested positive for COVID-19 and was unable to recover. The case is linked to an outbreak among residents of […]