Justice Department Settles Claims Against Toms River, New Jersey Over Zoning Code That Restricts Houses of Worship

Justice Department Settles Claims Against Toms River, New Jersey Over Zoning Code That Restricts Houses of Worship

Washington, D.C… The Justice Department today announced an agreement with the Township of Toms River, New Jersey, to resolve allegations that the Township violated the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act (RLUIPA) by severely restricting where houses of worship can locate within its jurisdiction. The proposed consent decree, which was filed today in the […]

Bret Harte Leadership Fundraiser

Bret Harte Leadership Fundraiser

Angels Camp, CA… Dateline: Saturday, April, 10th 2021. Bret Harte’s Leadership drive thru fundraiser, “Scholarship Night” will be held at Bret Harte Union Highschool in Angels Camp on Saturday, April 10th. A silent auction will be also held during the event. The money raised from this fundraiser will go to Leadership’s student scholarships for seniors […]

Governor Newsom Delivers State of the State Address Charting California’s Path to a Brighter Future

Governor Newsom Delivers State of the State Address Charting California’s Path to a Brighter Future

Los Angeles, CA… As California passed a year into the COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Gavin Newsom yesterday delivered his third State of the State address to the Legislature and the people of California in a virtual presentation from Dodger Stadium – one of the nation’s largest community vaccination sites. Governor delivers remarks at Dodger Stadium, one […]

A Bit of Wisdom from Chuck Norris

A Bit of Wisdom from Chuck Norris

“A lot of people give up just before they’re about to make it. You know you never know when that next obstacle is going to be the last one.” ~ Carlos Ray “Chuck” Norris Born March 10, 1940

Amador County COVID-19 Update

Amador County COVID-19 Update

Amador County, CA – Amador County Public Health reports 17 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total laboratory confirmed case count to 1,615 since last Tuesday’s update. The new cases include 6 males and 11 females, 1 child under the age of 18, 9 aged 18-49, 6 aged 50-64, 1 over 65 years of age; […]

Buckingham Palace & Queen on The Duke and Duchess of Sussex

Buckingham Palace & Queen on The Duke and Duchess of Sussex

London, UK…The whole family is saddened to learn the full extent of how challenging the last few years have been for Harry and Meghan. The issues raised, particularly that of race, are concerning. While some recollections may vary, they are taken very seriously and will be addressed by the family privately. Harry, Meghan and Archie […]

New Medical Provider Joins Mark Twain Medical Center Clinics

New Medical Provider Joins Mark Twain Medical Center Clinics

San Andreas, CA…Mark Twain Medical Center has welcomed an additional medical provider to the staff of the Family Medical Clinics. Pennie Khong, Nurse Practitioner obtained her Doctor of Nursing Practice at Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma, Washington. “Our staff are very delighted to have another provider join our team to care for our community,” commented […]

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 […]

Governor Newsom Announces Over 200,000 Education Workers Have Been Vaccinated in the Past Week, Surpassing Goal

Governor Newsom Announces Over 200,000 Education Workers Have Been Vaccinated in the Past Week, Surpassing Goal

Sacramento, CA… Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that, since the state began dedicating 10 percent of vaccine supply for education workers on March 1, over 200,000 education workers have been vaccinated, far exceeding the state’s goal of 75,000 vaccines per week. In the past week, California has nearly tripled its goal for vaccinating education workers […]

California Leads with Public Health and Vaccine Equity to Safely and Sustainably Reopen

California Leads with Public Health and Vaccine Equity to Safely and Sustainably Reopen

Sacramento, CA… The Newsom Administration announced last Thursday that California will lead with safety protocols and vaccine equity to end the pandemic and reopen the economy. To that end, the state has set aside 40 percent of vaccine doses for the hardest-hit communities and established a vaccine equity metric – which seeks to increase vaccinations […]

Bret Harte FFA Kiss a Pig Tradition Continues During COVID!

Bret Harte FFA Kiss a Pig Tradition Continues During COVID!

Angels Camp, CA… On Wednesday and Friday, February 24th and 26th, 2021, the Bret Harte High School FFA Chapter previewed the annual Kiss-A-Pig event through a virtual video that was displayed in the classrooms. While the tradition typically carried out with Bret Harte students putting money into their favorite teachers “pig cans” and winners kissing […]

Arnold SIR Meeting Tuesday, March 16th, 2021

Arnold SIR Meeting Tuesday, March 16th, 2021

Arnold, CA… Arnold SIR, Branch #152, will hold its Monthly Meeting on Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. Normally, monthly meetings include a social hour and lunch, followed by guest speakers, and are held in the Snowflake Lodge at the Blue Lake Springs Homeowners Association, 335 Blue Lake Springs Dr., Arnold, CA. However, since […]

One Year Anniversary of The Ministry House in Avery

One Year Anniversary of The Ministry House in Avery

Avery, CA…March 8th Update for The Ministry House. Today is the 1st anniversary of The Ministry House (It is also the 23rd anniversary of New Life Worship Ministries!)  We are delighted, so thankful for our community’s help in spreading the word that we’re here to help. Freely we receive and freely we give. Jeff, who […]

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 […]

Successful Community Involved Vaccination Clinic at Frogtown

Successful Community Involved Vaccination Clinic at Frogtown

Angels Camp, CA…From Calaveras OES..”Neighbors helping neighbors is community at it’s finest! Yesterday, Calaveras County OES partnered with the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Volunteers, Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) members from Murphys Fire and Copperopolis Fire, and Calaveras Connect to support our Public Health Team as they conducted a COVID Vaccination Clinic at Frogtown. A huge […]

Calaveras Public Health Transitions to My Turn for COVID-19 Vaccinations As County Vaccinations Surpass 12,000

Calaveras Public Health Transitions to My Turn for COVID-19 Vaccinations As County Vaccinations Surpass 12,000

San Andreas, CA…Calaveras Public Health Transitions to My Turn for COVID-19 Vaccinations As County Vaccinations Surpass 12,000. Over 12,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered across Calaveras County. Calaveras Public Health is working to ensure that eligible residents and workers have increased access to vaccines. This week Calaveras Public Health will launch the first […]

A Bit of Wisdom from Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr.

A Bit of Wisdom from Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr.

“If there is any principle of the Constitution that more imperatively calls for attachment than any other it is the principle of free thought, not free thought for those who agree with us but freedom for the thought that we hate.” ~ Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr. March 8, 1841 – March 6, 1935

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. […]

Snow, Showers & Rain Return This Week to West Slope & Mother Lode

Snow, Showers & Rain Return This Week to West Slope & Mother Lode

Arnold, CA…The National Weather Service in Sacramento has issued a Winter Weather Watch for our area. It is as follows…Periods of snow expected over the NorCal mountains and upper foothills through mid-week. A Pacific storm system will bring snow to the mountains and upper foothills through Wednesday evening. Snow is forecast to begin today across […]

Women’s History Month: March 2021

Women’s History Month: March 2021

Washington, DC… National Women’s History Month traces its roots to March 8, 1857, when women from various New York City factories staged a protest over poor working conditions. The first Women’s Day celebration in the United States was in 1909, also in New York City. More than seven decades later, Congress in 1981 established National […]

We Need Your Help Finding Eduardo

We Need Your Help Finding Eduardo

Sonora, CA…From the Tuolumne Sheriff’s Office…Yesterday afternoon, our office received a call of a suspicious, abandoned vehicle in the area of Snow Park. When deputies arrived it appeared the driver of the vehicle attempted to navigate around the gate but became stuck. Items belonging to the suspected driver, 31-year-old Eduardo Martinez Perez of Bakersfield, were […]

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 […]

Inside View with Attorney Bob Lally

Inside View with Attorney Bob Lally

San Andreas, CA…In this episode of Calaveras PATV’s Inside View public affairs program the guest is Attorney Bob Lally. In this episode the host was John Hamilton and was shot at the PATV Studios in San Andreas on 3/3/2021. In this program Attorney Lally talks about why many, many people have the wrong liability limits […]