Gathering Guidance for Calaveras County During Covid-19 Outbreak

Gathering Guidance for Calaveras County During Covid-19 Outbreak

San Andreas, CA…To protect the public’s health and slow the rate of transmission of COVID-19, Calaveras County Public Health recommends the following community actions. Gatherings as described below should be postponed or canceled until the end of March. In addition, all county sponsored events involving seniors and those with underlying medical conditions should be postponed […]

President Trump, Vice President Pence, and Members of the Coronavirus Task Force in Press Conference

President Trump, Vice President Pence, and Members of the Coronavirus Task Force in Press Conference

Washington, DC…Thank you very much, everyone. Thank you. Thank you. A beautiful day in the Rose Garden. Appreciate everybody being here. Today, I’d like to provide an update to the American people on several decisive new actions we’re taking in our very vigilant effort to combat and ultimately defeat the coronavirus. We’ve been working very […]

City of South Lake Tahoe Update on COVID-19 Response

City of South Lake Tahoe Update on COVID-19 Response

South Lake Tahoe, CA…The City of South Lake Tahoe has partnered with Barton Hospital, El Dorado County and other agencies to develop an appropriate response to COVID-19 or the Coronavirus. Per the recommendations contained in Governor Newsom’s response to this virus the City will suspend all public activities at the Senior Center and Recreation Center […]

Over Three Feet of Needed Snow Headed To The High Country

Over Three Feet of Needed Snow Headed To The High Country

Arnold, CA…From the National Weather Service in Sacramento the Detailed forecast for West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada. Rest Of Today Mostly sunny. Highs 44 to 59 higher elevations… 56 to 66 lower elevations. Prevailing southwest winds 5 to 15 mph with gusts to around 30 mph. Tonight At lower elevations, rain likely in the evening, […]

Positive Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Diagnosis in Amador County Resident

Positive Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Diagnosis in Amador County Resident

Sutter Creek, CA – Amador County Public Health confirms a county resident traveling abroad has been diagnosed with novel coronavirus (COVID-19). This individual has not been at home in the county. No persons in the county were exposed. This individual poses no risk to Amador County. Amador County Public Health continues to work closely with […]

Calaveras County Public Health Coronavirus Outbreak Update

Calaveras County Public Health Coronavirus Outbreak Update

San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Office of Emergency Services has activated the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) to support Calaveras Public Health due to concerns regarding the spread and impact of the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). The EOC’s primary focus will be coordinating a multi-agency response to the continually evolving challenges regarding the COVID-19 outbreak. Calaveras OES […]

Roche’s Rapid Test to Detect Novel Coronavirus Receives FDA Emergency Use Authorization

Roche’s Rapid Test to Detect Novel Coronavirus Receives FDA Emergency Use Authorization

Basel, Switzerland…Roche today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for the cobas® SARS-CoV-2 Test. It is intended for the qualitative detection of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19 disease, in nasopharyngeal and oropharyngeal swab samples from patients who meet COVID-19 clinical and/or epidemiological criteria for […]

The Trout Spot Has Moved to 2037 Hwy 4 & Is Your Home For All Things Fly Fishing, Trout Flies & Home Decor

The Trout Spot Has Moved to 2037 Hwy 4 & Is Your Home For All Things Fly Fishing, Trout Flies & Home Decor

Arnold, CA…We are a full service fly shop with all of the great products you can find at TheTroutSpot.com as well as guided fishing trips, casting and fly tying instruction. We will also be providing short walking excursions to some of our local waters later in the year for those of you who have not […]

Knight Foundry Second Saturday Tour Day, March 14, is Canceled

Knight Foundry Second Saturday Tour Day, March 14, is Canceled

Sutter Creek CA…It is with sad hearts that the Knight Foundry Alliance Board of Directors has canceled the Saturday, March 14, Knight Foundry Second Saturday Tour Day. This decision was based on the latest guidance from the California Department of Public Health regarding gatherings and the potential for substantial spread of the Corona virus. We […]

Enhanced Safety Precautions in Place at Angels Food, Sierra Hills Market & Sierra Hills Natural Foods

Enhanced Safety Precautions in Place at Angels Food, Sierra Hills Market & Sierra Hills Natural Foods

Angels Camp & Murphys, CA…We take the safety of our Customers and Employees very seriously here at Angels Food, Sierra Hills Market and Sierra Hills Natural Foods. Therefore, we are staying on top of information being issued from the Calaveras County Department of Health, Center for Disease Control (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) […]

The Black Bart Inn & Motel Calaveras County

The Black Bart Inn & Motel Calaveras County

San Andreas, CA…Welcome to historic Calaveras County! The Black Bart Inn & Motel is the perfect lodging choice while exploring beautiful and scenic San Andreas. We are located just steps away from historic Main Street, the old Calaveras Courthouse, Calaveras County Archives, the newly restored Red Brick Saloon and many other Sierra Nevada vacation destinations. […]

Murphys Senior Center Temporarily Closed Due to Covid 19

Murphys Senior Center Temporarily Closed Due to Covid 19

Murphys, CA…As of March 13 the Murphys Senior Center will be closed until April 6th. All classes, groups and Tuesday lunch are cancelled. For updated information check murphyscenter.com It took a lot of hard work and many sacrifices for MURPHYS to create it’s own Senior Center. Through the work of dozens of community members, a […]

Ovations for The Diamonds this Weekend will Have to Wait!

Ovations for The Diamonds this Weekend will Have to Wait!

Angels Camp, CA…We’re sad to announce that the Calaveras County Arts Council has cancelled the March 15 concert The Diamonds at the Bret Harte Performing Arts Center in Angels Camp. The State of California Department of Health recommends cancelling public events to prevent the spread of the Corona (Covid-19) virus, and the Bret Harte School […]

Local Avery Student Wins Scholastic Essay Contest

Local Avery Student Wins Scholastic Essay Contest

Avery, CA…Avery Middle School student, Preston Porrazzo, won this year’s “Tell Us Your True Teen Story” contest. This Scholastic Action contest takes entries from all over the U.S. Over 100 entries were submitted. Students submit a short essay about a passion they have, a struggle they’ve faced or something that makes them special. As the […]

“Oklahoma!” Postponed at Calaveras High School

“Oklahoma!” Postponed at Calaveras High School

San Andreas, CA…Late last night, the California Department of Public Health, recommended the cancellation of any public events that are expected to have more than 250 people in attendance. Even if the figures for attendance are projected to be below that number, they recommend implementing social distancing and having at least six feet of space […]

NBA, NHL, MLB, NCAA March Madness & Now Disneyland Join Closure List

NBA, NHL, MLB, NCAA March Madness & Now Disneyland Join Closure List

Anaheim, CA…NBA, NHL, MLB, NCAA March Madness & Now Disneyland Join Coronavirus Closure List. The following is from Disney…”While there have been no reported cases of COVID-19 at Disneyland Resort, after carefully reviewing the guidelines of the Governor of California’s executive order and in the best interest of our guests and employees, we are proceeding […]

35th Annual Calaveras County Science Fair Exhibits Wow

35th Annual Calaveras County Science Fair Exhibits Wow

San Andreas, CA…Saturday, March 7, 2020 marked the 35th Annual Calaveras County Science Fair with students participating from across the county. The annual event is held at the Calaveras River Academy/Mountain Oaks gymnasium in San Andreas and is made possible in part by a grant from the Teichert Foundation. Reese Roeder, a 6th grader from […]

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. […]

Trifilo Garden Center is Your Nursery Headquarters

Trifilo Garden Center is Your Nursery Headquarters

Murphys, CA…Trifilo Garden Center is a local, family-owned business located in Murphys, California. It is a full-service nursery with a variety of flowers, trees, shrubs, indoor/outdoor plants, succulents, and more. We feature native and local plants and trees, offer a wide-variety of supplies, and provide an environment of inspiration for all types of gardeners. We […]

EU Travel Ban Does Not Apply to U.S. Citizens & Other Clarifications on the Europe Travel Ban ~ From Maureen Dinnocenzo

EU Travel Ban Does Not Apply to U.S. Citizens & Other Clarifications on the Europe Travel Ban ~ From Maureen Dinnocenzo

Arnold, CA…Can U.S. Citizens come home early? YES, there is a waiver for free changes. This is based on airline availability. Will travelers be put into quarantine upon arrival/return? As of the latest news, no . Only if they are returning from Level 3 Territories. How long will the European ban last? 30 days. When […]

California Public Health Experts: Mass Gatherings Should be Postponed or Canceled Statewide to Slow the Spread of COVID-19

California Public Health Experts: Mass Gatherings Should be Postponed or Canceled Statewide to Slow the Spread of COVID-19

Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom announced that California public health officials this evening issued an updated policy on gatherings to protect public health and slow the spread of COVID-19. The state’s public health experts have determined that gatherings should be postponed or canceled across the state until at least the end of March. Non-essential gatherings must […]

WHO Director General’s Remarks Declaring Covid-19 Outbreak as a Pandemic

WHO Director General’s Remarks Declaring Covid-19 Outbreak as a Pandemic

Geneva, Switzerland…Good afternoon. In the past two weeks, the number of cases of COVID-19 outside China has increased 13-fold, and the number of affected countries has tripled. There are now more than 118,000 cases in 114 countries, and 4,291 people have lost their lives. Thousands more are fighting for their lives in hospitals. In the […]

Secretary Michael R. Pompeo on the 2019 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices

Secretary Michael R. Pompeo on the 2019 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices

Washington, DC…Hello, everyone. Good morning. Every year, for 44 years, the State Department has written the most comprehensive and fact-based human rights report in the world. State Department team members in Washington and our embassies work with experts in many countries to get the most critical work done on this important topic. They continuously set […]

Calaveras High School to present “Oklahoma!” March 13 – 15!

Calaveras High School to present “Oklahoma!” March 13 – 15!

San Andreas, CA…Calaveras High School Performing Arts is proud to present its Spring 2020 musical, Rodger’s and Hammerstein’s “Oklahoma!” Onstage at the Calaveras High School Performing Arts Center in San Andreas for one weekend only, performances are March 13 at 7:00, March 14 at 2:00 and 7:00, and March 15 at 2:00. In a Western […]

Governor Newsom, State Health Officials Provide Update on COVID-19 Response

Governor Newsom, State Health Officials Provide Update on COVID-19 Response

Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom and state health officials gave an update today on the state’s response to COVID-19 and the Grand Princess cruise ship. Governor Gavin Newsom, California Health and Human Services Agency Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly, and California Department of Public Health Director and State Health Officer Dr. Sonia Angell took part in the […]

Copperopolis Elementary Closed Starting Tomorrow After Student Tests Positive for Covid-19

Copperopolis Elementary Closed Starting Tomorrow After Student Tests Positive for Covid-19

Copperopolis, CA…From MTUSD…”Dear Families, Teachers, and Staff, On Tuesday, March 10th after school dismissal, Calaveras Public Health confirmed that two members of a family in Copperopolis tested positive for novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Their exposure to COVID-19 occurred outside of Calaveras County. One of those cases is currently enrolled at Copperopolis Elementary School. The public health […]

Coronavirus Arrives Locally as Two Cases of Confirmed COVID-19 in Copperopolis

Coronavirus Arrives Locally as Two Cases of Confirmed COVID-19 in Copperopolis

San Andreas, CA…On March 10, 2020, following the informational update to the Board of Supervisors regarding novel coronavirus (COVID-19), Calaveras Public Health received confirmation that two members of a family in Copperopolis tested positive for COVID-19. Their exposure to COVID-19 occurred outside of Calaveras County. One of those community members is a child, who is […]

Quest Diagnostics Launches Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Test. Started Receiving Specimens March 9th

Quest Diagnostics Launches Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Test.  Started Receiving Specimens March 9th

Secaucus, NJ…Quest Diagnostics (NYSE: DGX), the world’s leading provider of diagnostic information services, has launched a coronavirus (COVID-19) test service. The new test service aids the presumptive detection of nucleic acid in respiratory specimens of patients meeting CDC’s clinical criteria for COVID-19 testing. Quest was in position to receive specimens for testing, and begin to […]