Presidential Message on Antibiotic Awareness Week 2020

Presidential Message on Antibiotic Awareness Week 2020

Washington, DC…When safely and appropriately prescribed, antibiotics are critical tools used to save lives in the United States and around the world. During Antibiotic Awareness Week, we reaffirm our commitment to responsible antibiotic stewardship and acknowledge the contributions of American medical professionals. Antibiotics play a powerful role in modern medicine. They are instrumental in treating […]

Lindsay is Your Calaveras County Animal Services Pet of the Week

Lindsay is Your Calaveras County Animal Services  Pet of the Week

San Andreas, CA…Meet Lindsay, a lovely shorthaired dilute Tortie estimated to be about eight years of age. With enormous green eyes and a calm, quiet personality, Lindsay is super cuddly and enjoys being petted and brushed. This sweet girl was found wandering near a busy highway and has a microchip, but her owner cannot be […]

United States of America, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom on China’s Continued Actions in Hong Kong

United States of America, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom on China’s Continued Actions in Hong Kong

Washington, DC…A Joint Statement…”We, the Foreign Ministers of Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom, and the United States Secretary of State, reiterate our serious concern regarding China’s imposition of new rules to disqualify elected legislators in Hong Kong. Following the imposition of the National Security Law and postponement of September’s Legislative Council elections, […]

Stevenot Winery Now Open for Wine Tastings, Reservations Recommended

Stevenot Winery Now Open for Wine Tastings, Reservations Recommended

Vallecito, CA…Stevenot Winery is now open for wine tastings with safety precautions in place. Reservations recommended with limited availability of walk-in tastings as well. Social distance, wear your face coverings, enjoy a beautiful winery setting and great wines today. On January 16, 2019 the Oliveto Family purchased the former location of Irish Vineyards in Vallecito, […]

Funding Available to Assist with Rent and Utility Payments for Individuals That Have Been Impacted By COVID-19

Funding Available to Assist with Rent and Utility Payments for Individuals That Have Been Impacted By COVID-19

Sonora, CA…In May 2020, Mother Lode Job Training (MLJT) was awarded a grant to establish services that will support workers affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Funding was provided in accordance with the federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) and administered by the EDD and the California Labor and Workforce Development Agency. This grant has […]

The Trifilo Garden Center is Your Holiday & Nursery Headquarters (Open Thurs, Fri & Sat!)

The Trifilo Garden Center is Your Holiday & Nursery Headquarters (Open Thurs, Fri & Sat!)

Murphys, CA..The Trifilo Garden Center is a great destination for anyone getting into the holiday spirit. Trifilo Garden Center will have Christmas Trees, Wreaths, Gardening Supplies, Bulbs, Gardening Lifestyle Clothing and much, much more. They are open Thursday, Friday and Saturday currently and additional additional opening days are coming soon. Please practice social distancing and […]

Pfizer & BioNTech’s Covid Vaccine Candidate Reaches 95% Efficacy & Will Seek Approval for Use

Pfizer & BioNTech’s Covid Vaccine Candidate Reaches 95% Efficacy & Will Seek Approval for Use

New York, NY & Mainz, DE… Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE) and BioNTech SE (Nasdaq: BNTX) today announced that, after conducting the final efficacy analysis in their ongoing Phase 3 study, their mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccine candidate, BNT162b2, met all of the study’s primary efficacy endpoints. Analysis of the data indicates a vaccine efficacy rate of 95% (p<0.0001) in participants without […]

Calaveras Public Health Confirms 11 New Cases of COVID-19 in Calaveras County

Calaveras Public Health Confirms 11 New Cases of COVID-19 in Calaveras County

San Andreas, CA…On Tuesday, November 17, 2020, Calaveras Public Health confirmed eleven additional cases of COVID-19 in Calaveras County. COVID-19 cases include four females and two males between 18-49 years of age, and three females and two males over the age of 65. There are four cases to report in District 1, one case in […]

Calaveras County Moves Back a Tier as COVID-19 Cases Surge Across the State

Calaveras County Moves Back a Tier as COVID-19 Cases Surge Across the State

San Andreas, CA…COVID-19 continues to pose a severe risk to communities and requires all people in Calaveras County and across the state to follow necessary precautions in light of this ongoing risk. On Monday, November 16, 2020, Calaveras County rolled back from yellow to orange, a more restrictive tier on the state’s 4-tier COVID-19 system. […]

Tuolumne County Fire is Now Recruiting

Tuolumne County Fire is Now Recruiting

Sonora, CA…From TC Fire…”We’re currently planning to do our annual Joint Basic Volunteer Firefighter Academy starting in January following COVID safety precautions. It will be for Volunteer Firefighters, Water Tender Operators, and EMS Responders. Everyone that takes this Academy will get the following certificates: California Specialized Training Institute (CSTI) Hazardous Materials First Responder State Fire […]

Winter Storm Warning from Tuesday Afternoon to Wednesday Evening. Up to 2 Feet of Snow Expected

Winter Storm Warning from Tuesday Afternoon to Wednesday Evening.  Up to 2 Feet of Snow Expected

Arnold, CA…Winter Storm Warning from Tuesday Afternoon to Wednesday Evening. Up to 2 Feet of Snow Expected. Significant high elevation snow forecast Tuesday and Wednesday… .A storm system will move into the region on Tuesday, spreading south during the day. Snow levels will start out around 6000 to 7000 feet Tuesday, then lower slightly Wednesday. […]

Covid Cases Explode in Tuolumne County & County Moved to Most Restrictive Tier

Covid Cases Explode in Tuolumne County & County Moved to Most Restrictive Tier

Sonora, CA…Cases of COVID-19 continue to rise in Tuolumne County at an explosive rate, with Public Health receiving reports of 95 cases so far over the weekend; 45 on Saturday and 50 on Sunday. It is evident that we are experiencing community transmission and advise the public to stay home except for essential needs. In […]

Governor Newsom Announces Immediate Actions to Curb Covid Spread & Most Counties Move to Restrictive Status

Governor Newsom Announces Immediate Actions to Curb Covid Spread & Most Counties Move to Restrictive Status

Sacramento, CA…As COVID-19 cases sharply increase across the country and California, Governor Gavin Newsom and state public health officials announced immediate actions today to slow the spread of the virus. The state is pulling an emergency brake in the Blueprint for a Safer Economy resulting in 94.1 percent of California’s population in the most restrictive tier. This […]

Construction Underway on New Dignity Health Mark Twain Family Medical Clinic at The Town Square

Construction Underway on New Dignity Health Mark Twain Family Medical Clinic at The Town Square

Copperopolis, CA…We had the pleasure to attend the Mark Twain Medical Center New Clinic Construction Toast this morning. The Mark Twain Medical Center (MTMC) has begun construction in Copper Town for new Family Medical Clinic.  The new clinic will be at 430 Sawmill Road Copperopolis Ca. Town Square. The funding for this project comes not […]

You Will be Thankful for These November Wine Specials From Black Sheep Winery

You Will be Thankful for These November 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 limited […]

Your Custom Home & Horse Ranch Awaits in Wallace

Your Custom Home & Horse Ranch Awaits in Wallace

Wallace, CA…Gorgeous and well maintained custom home on 5 acres. This home delivers a feeling of soft, elegant and welcoming lifestyle. Custom painted interiors, upgrades throughout include granite counters, custom drapery, hardwood floors, beautiful vine covered front porch. Furnishings can be negotiated. Established landscaping is as lovely as a groomed park. The horse barn totalling […]

The Trifilo Garden Center is Your Holiday & Nursery Headquarters (Open Thurs, Fri & Sat!)

The Trifilo Garden Center is Your Holiday & Nursery Headquarters (Open Thurs, Fri & Sat!)

Murphys, CA..The Trifilo Garden Center is a great destination for anyone getting into the holiday spirit. Trifilo Garden Center will have Christmas Trees, Wreaths, Gardening Supplies, Bulbs, Gardening Lifestyle Clothing and much, much more. They are open Thursday, Friday and Saturday currently and additional additional opening days are coming soon. Please practice social distancing and […]

During Utility Scam Awareness Week and the Ongoing Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic, PG&E Urges Customers to Protect Themselves Against Scammers

During Utility Scam Awareness Week and the Ongoing Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic, PG&E Urges Customers to Protect Themselves Against Scammers

San Francisco, CA… Every day, electric and natural gas customers throughout the country are being targeted by utility scams. These imposters typically target customers online, in-person and by telephone. And, this year is even worse due to the ongoing financial impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. PG&E is taking a stand against scammers by joining its […]

Caltrans Now Offers Temporary Permits for Businesses to Operate on State Highway Right of Way

Caltrans Now Offers Temporary Permits for Businesses to Operate on State Highway Right of Way

Sacramento, CA… Restaurants, retailers and other businesses are eligible to temporarily operate on the state highway right of way (ROW) under permits available from the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans). These permits follow Governor Gavin Newsom’s October 28 Executive Order N-83-20 directing Caltrans to develop a process for issuing temporary permits to cities and counties so businesses […]