Jackson Rancheria Casino Resort Announces Reopening Plans for June 8

Jackson Rancheria Casino Resort Announces Reopening Plans for June 8

Jackson, CA…The Jackson Rancheria Band of Miwuk Indians today announced plans for the anticipated reopening of Jackson Rancheria Casino Resort (JRCR) on Monday, June 8 at noon. Over the course of the last several weeks, JRCR has been working around the clock to implement a strategic reopening plan that aims to protect guests and employees […]

New Guidance For Places of Worship, Hair and Barbershops to Reopen Safely

New Guidance For Places of Worship, Hair and Barbershops to Reopen Safely

San Andreas, CA…On Monday May 25, 2020, Governor Gavin Newsom issued guidance to places of worship and providers of religious services and cultural ceremonies on how they can safely reopen during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. While the guidance itself does not obligate places of worship to resume in-person services, it is strongly recommended that they […]

COVID-19 Testing Coming to Frogtown for Calaveras & Tuolumne Counties

COVID-19 Testing Coming to Frogtown for Calaveras & Tuolumne Counties

Angels Camp, CA…The Calaveras County Fairgrounds is partnering with Calaveras and Tuolumne County. As part of efforts to expand COVID-19 testing throughout the State, a testing site serving people from Tuolumne and Calaveras Counties to be open effective Friday, May 29. The testing site will open at the Calaveras County Fairgrounds located just outside historic […]

Hospice of Amador & Calaveras Offering Weekly Grief Support

Hospice of Amador & Calaveras Offering Weekly Grief Support

Amador & Calaveras Counties…Please join us for our free, weekly* GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP held every Tuesday, from 10:00am-11:30am. You do not need to have a family member on Hospice service and it does not matter how long ago your Loved One died. If you are grieving, we are here for you. All are welcome. For […]

Valley Springs Man is Fifteenth Case of COVID-19 Confirmed in Calaveras County

Valley Springs Man is Fifteenth Case of COVID-19 Confirmed in Calaveras County

Valley Springs, CA…On Tuesday May 26, 2020, Calaveras Public Health confirmed an additional case of COVID-19 in Calaveras County. This case is an older adult male from Valley Springs. The individual is currently hospitalized. “A person at any age can become seriously ill from COVID-19, that’s why it’s important to do everything you can to […]

Governor Newsom Issues Proclamation Declaring Memorial Day Following Visit to Yountville Veterans Home to Highlight State Efforts to Protect Veterans from COVID-19

Governor Newsom Issues Proclamation Declaring Memorial Day Following Visit to Yountville Veterans Home to Highlight State Efforts to Protect Veterans from COVID-19

Yountville, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom issued a proclamation declaring May 25, 2020, as “Memorial Day” in the State of California. The Governor on Friday joined California Secretary of Veterans Affairs Vito Imbasciani, MD, to lay a wreath in honor of fallen service members at the Veterans Home of California, Yountville — the largest veterans home in […]

Upper Hwy 4 Man is Fourteenth Case of COVID-19 in Calaveras County

Upper Hwy 4 Man is Fourteenth Case of COVID-19 in Calaveras County

San Andreas, CA…On Sunday May 24, 2020, Calaveras Public Health confirmed an additional case of COVID-19 in Calaveras County. This case is an adult male who resides along the Upper Highway 4 Corridor. The individual was not showing symptoms at the time of testing. “As people observe Memorial Day weekend this serves as a reminder […]

Governor Newsom Launches California Connected – California’s Contact Tracing Program

Governor Newsom Launches California Connected – California’s Contact Tracing Program

Sacramento, CA…In the ongoing efforts to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, Governor Gavin Newsom today launched California Connected, the state’s comprehensive contact tracing program and public awareness campaign. As part of California Connected, public health workers from communities across the state will connect with individuals who test positive for COVID-19 and work with them, and […]

All SNAC Locations Are Now OPEN! Helping You Socially Distance for 25+ Years!

All SNAC Locations Are Now OPEN!  Helping You Socially Distance for 25+ Years!

Arnold, Murphys & Sonora, CA…ALL SNAC locations are now OPEN! It’s great to have our entire staff on board and to be “back in business” helping you Socially Distance for 25+ years! Here’s what’s happening at each location. Arnold’s having a Parking Lot Sale this weekend! Pick your season – New Kayaks just arrived and […]

NASA Invites Public to Be Its Guests to Celebrate Historic ‘Launch America’

NASA Invites Public to Be Its Guests to Celebrate Historic ‘Launch America’

Kennedy Space Center, FL…NASA is inviting the public to help celebrate a historic milestone in human spaceflight as it prepares for #LaunchAmerica – the first flight into orbit of American astronauts on American rockets from American soil since the end of the space shuttle era in 2011. Known as NASA’s SpaceX Demo-2 test flight, which […]

CDC Releases Recommendations Declaring Communities of Faith Essential

CDC Releases Recommendations Declaring Communities of Faith Essential

Atlanta, GA…Across America, states and localities are experiencing different stages of the COVID-19 pandemic. Many state and local officials have determined to begin moving gradually and strategically toward reopening their regions. Today, CDC published guidance to help prevent exposures to COVID-19 in facilities used by communities of faith and to keep their staff and attendees […]

Local COVID-19 Testing Opening Soon at Frogtown for Calaveras & Tuolumne Counties

Local COVID-19 Testing Opening Soon at Frogtown for Calaveras & Tuolumne Counties

Angels Camp, CA…As part of efforts to expand COVID-19 testing throughout the State, a testing site serving people from Tuolumne and Calaveras Counties to be open effective Friday, May 29. The testing site will open at the Calaveras County Fairgrounds located just outside historic downtown Angels Camp. OptumServe, a health services partner with the State […]

A Bit of Social Distancing Travel Video For You…One Lap Around Lake Tahoe on May 20th

A Bit of Social Distancing Travel Video For You…One Lap Around Lake Tahoe on May 20th

Lake Tahoe, CA/NV…On May 20th we had a business meeting that couldn’t be done remotely in the Lake Tahoe area and we thought we would take the opportunity while we were there to see how the Coronovirus shutdown has affected our neighbors to the north. As depressing as it has been in the Mother Lode […]

South Lake Tahoe Encourages Guests to Observe Stay at Home Guidelines this Holiday Weekend

South Lake Tahoe Encourages Guests to Observe Stay at Home Guidelines this Holiday Weekend

Lake Tahoe, CA/NV…The Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority, the tourism agency representing California and Nevada on the South Shore, is reminding visitors that nonessential travel is still prohibited for the holiday weekend by governmental and health organizations. California’s stay at home order is still in place and the Lake Tahoe Basin area of El Dorado County […]

Is Robbing Peter to Pay Paul Moral or Ethical? ~ Al Segalla

Is Robbing Peter to Pay Paul Moral or Ethical?  ~ Al Segalla

Copperopolis, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom recently said, at the time of reporting on his budget shortfall, that the Federal Government has a moral and ethical obligation to give money to California to make up the state shortfall. Most would agree that the essence of ethics and morality is to keep your word and respect the rights […]

Some Parking Reopens at Columbia State Historic Park

Some Parking Reopens at Columbia State Historic Park

Columbia, CA…From the State…”As California State Parks begins working with locals on a phased and regionally-driven approach to increase access to state park units where compliance with state and local public health ordinances can be achieved, it is important for visitors to continue to practice physical distancing and avoid congregating with people outside their immediate […]