Division of Boating and Waterways Offers $4.25 Million in Grants to Enhance Public Safety and Protect California’s Waterways

Division of Boating and Waterways Offers $4.25 Million in Grants to Enhance Public Safety and Protect California’s Waterways

Sacramento, CA… The Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW) is now accepting grant applications to help local public entities enhance safety on California’s waterways, and protect them from abandoned and unwanted vessels. The application period for the competitive grant programs, Boating Safety and Enforcement Equipment (BSEE) and Surrendered and Abandoned Vessel Exchange (SAVE), is open […]

Governor Newsom Issues Proclamation Declaring Women’s Military History Week

Governor Newsom Issues Proclamation Declaring Women’s Military History Week

Sacramento, CA…California’s woman veterans are part of a long and proud legacy of military service. Throughout the years, women went to great lengths to serve alongside their male counterparts. Historically, many disguised themselves by dressing as men, leaving behind their homes and families to pledge their lives and allegiance to this nation. Women sacrificed so […]

The CHP Encourages Safe Celebrations for St. Patrick’s Day

The CHP Encourages Safe Celebrations for St. Patrick’s Day

Sacramento, CA… This St. Patrick’s Day, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) remains on alert for impaired drivers, and CHP joins with the California Office of Traffic Safety in reminding drivers to travel safely. “The CHP is committed to making California’s roadways safe for all who use them.” said CHP Commissioner Amanda Ray. “Remember to buckle […]

Luck or Miracle? Samoset and the Pilgrims, 400 Years Later ~ Lawrence W. Reed

Luck or Miracle? Samoset and the Pilgrims, 400 Years Later ~ Lawrence W. Reed

Plymouth, MA…Today marks an historic milestone. Its story is a real-life adventure marked by what some regard as pure luck while others label as miraculous.  Four hundred years ago—on March 16, 1621—an English-speaking Indian from the Abenaki tribe strode into the new settlement of Plymouth in present-day Massachusetts. He greeted the astonished Pilgrims and requested […]

High Emotional Intelligence “Can Help Identify Fake News”

High Emotional Intelligence “Can Help Identify Fake News”

Glasgow, Scotland….People with high levels of emotional intelligence are less likely to be susceptible to ‘fake news’, according to research at the University of Strathclyde.  The study invited participants to read a series of news items on social media and to ascertain whether they were real or fictitious, briefly describing the reasons for their answers. […]

Sun Returns to West Slope & Mother Lode Tomorrow & Wednesday!

Sun Returns to West Slope & Mother Lode Tomorrow & Wednesday!

Arnold, CA…Detailed forecast from NWS Sacramento for West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada. Today, Snow showers. Highs 21 to 36 higher elevations…32 to 42 lower elevations. Snow accumulation of 2 to 5 inches. Prevailing southwest winds up to 10 mph with gusts to around 25 mph. Tonight, Mostly cloudy in the evening then clearing. At lower […]

Hey Good People!! Great Conditions & More Pure Mountain Fun Heading to Skyline Bear Valley!

Hey Good People!!  Great Conditions & More Pure Mountain Fun Heading to Skyline Bear Valley!

Bear Valley, CA…Hey Good People! A partly sunny day is ahead as the oncoming weather system will bring cloudy skies ahead of tonight’s expected snowfall. We look to pick up 7-11″ tonight with another 2-4″ falling Monday into mid-day. Cold air aloft will certainly give Mondays pow riding a similar feeling like the storm 4 […]

Turner’s Wild West Is Your Western, Work & Outdoor Clothing Destination!

Turner’s Wild West Is Your Western, Work & Outdoor Clothing Destination!

Angels Camp, CA…Turner’s 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 […]

Trifilo Garden Center is Open & Ready for Spring! New Arrivals Weekly!

Trifilo Garden Center is Open & Ready for Spring! New Arrivals Weekly!

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 […]

ABC Agents Will be out on St. Patrick’s Day to Increase Public Safety

ABC Agents Will be out on St. Patrick’s Day to Increase Public Safety

Sacramento, CA… The California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) today announced that it will have agents out enforcing alcoholic beverage laws on March 17th to help make St. Patrick’s Day celebrations as safe as possible. If you are celebrating St. Patrick’s Day, remember to do so responsibly by having a plan to get home […]

Upcoming Amador COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics

Upcoming Amador COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics

Sutter Creek & Pioneer, CA… Please be advised these clinics additionally include Amador residents 65 years & older, residents with chronic health conditions (age 18 & over), grocery store workers, agriculture workers, restaurant and food service workers, health care workers, first responders, educators, and community outreach workers. These scheduled COVID-19 vaccine dates would include March […]

Murphys Comes Together to Plan for Profitable & Safe Ramp Up

Murphys Comes Together to Plan for Profitable & Safe Ramp Up

Murphys, CA…Community Meeting held this morning in Murphys. On March 12, 2021, Sheriff DiBasilio attended an open-air meeting with members of the Murphys Business Association (MBA) hosted at the Harlow Winery on Main St. Murphy’s. In a collaborative effort to increase safety in Murphys, District 3 Supervisor Merita Callaway, Calaveras Winegrape Alliance Interim Executive Director […]

Middleton’s Furniture & Appliances is Open & Serving Your Essential Shopping Needs Since 1955!

Middleton’s Furniture & Appliances is Open & Serving Your Essential Shopping Needs Since 1955!

Angels Camp, CA…Middleton’s is Open Normal Hours During the COVID-19 Crisis for their Community. Browse Online, Call In Your Order & Get Fast, Free Delivery! When people buy from us, they don’t just get an appliance, piece of furniture or electronic; they become a member of our family, a family that is there for one […]

Start a New Family Tradition & Book Your Stay in Bear Valley!

Start a New Family Tradition & Book Your Stay in Bear Valley!

Bear Valley, CA….Book a condo or cabin for this weekend and enjoy great snow conditions. A stay with Bear Valley Vacation Rentals means the comforts of home with a professional touch. We offer unique, individually owned condos and cabins with the additional amenities and benefits only our friendly and knowledgeable vacation rental staff can provide.

Bear Valley Adventure Company, Cross Country Skiing, Snowshoeing, Sledding & More! Your High Country Adventures Await!

Bear Valley Adventure Company, Cross Country Skiing, Snowshoeing, Sledding & More!  Your High Country Adventures Await!

Bear Valley, CA…The Bear Valley Adventure Company (BVAC) is excited to offer cross country skiing, snowshoeing, sledding, and tubing experiences for the 2020/2021 winter season. Since COVID-19 is alive and well, we have instituted some new rules in order to keep everyone safe. Help keep the Bear Valley winter wonderland open by supporting the following […]

Sonora Police Department Received Mountain Lion Sighting Reports

Sonora Police Department Received Mountain Lion Sighting Reports

Sonora, CA…Recently we received some calls regarding mountain lion sightings in our area, including one at the Dragoon Gulch Trail yesterday around 2:00 pm. We share our mountain community with all types of wildlife you shouldn’t be alarmed. However, you should always use caution when you have an encounter. Our local California Department of Fish […]

Trifilo Garden Center is Open & Ready for Spring! New Arrivals Weekly!

Trifilo Garden Center is Open & Ready for Spring! New Arrivals Weekly!

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 […]

San Andreas Teacher Selected for National History Day Spring Webinar Series

San Andreas Teacher Selected for National History Day Spring Webinar Series

Washington, DC… Ms. Elysa Schulte, a teacher at Calaveras River Academy in San Andreas, California is one of only 120 teachers selected for a National History Day® (NHD) spring professional development program. This course focuses on using online Library of Congress resources to develop and support historical arguments and is a feature of NHD’s membership […]

AHCA/NCAL Issues Statement Following CMS Announcement On New Guidance For Nursing Home Visitation

AHCA/NCAL Issues Statement Following CMS Announcement On New Guidance For Nursing Home Visitation

Washington, DC… The American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL), representing more than 14,000 nursing homes and long term care facilities across the country that provide care to approximately five million people each year, released a statement following an announcement from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and the […]