Patients Regain Sight after Receiving Retinal Tissue Engineered from Stem Cells

Patients Regain Sight after Receiving Retinal Tissue Engineered from Stem Cells

London, UK…The first patients to receive a new treatment derived from stem cells for people with wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD) have regained reading vision. Successful trial on patients using new stem cell based treatment for wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Results from a clinical study suggest the treatment is safe and effective. The study […]

President Trump on Combating the Opioid Crisis

President Trump on Combating the Opioid Crisis

Manchester, NH…Thank you to our First Lady, Melania, who has been so incredible. (Applause.) Thank you. And we are blessed to have you as our First Lady. Really are. It’s great to be back in the beautiful state of New Hampshire. (Applause.) I don’t know if you remember, but this is the first place I […]

Winter Storm Watch Issued Starting March 22nd

Winter Storm Watch Issued Starting March 22nd

Arnold, CA…Heavy Snow Possible Thursday into Friday. An atmospheric river will be taking aim at the state of California this week. Snow levels will rapidly rise above major pass levels through Wednesday, but will lower again on Thursday as a storm system from the Gulf of Alaska arrives. Heavy snow will be possible above 6500 […]

The Search Continues for Tom Mullarkey, Missing Since March 14th

The Search Continues for Tom Mullarkey, Missing Since March 14th

Bear Valley, CA…The Alpine County Sheriff’s Office has been searching for Mr. Mullarkey since March 14th with no success. Search efforts have been focused within the boundaries of the Bear Valley Resort because of the extreme avalanche danger in the surrounding wilderness and a lack of evidence suggesting Mr. Mullarkey had skied out of bounds. […]

Traffic Update….Injury Overturned Vehicle Collision Near The Rock Shop on Hwy 108

Traffic Update….Injury Overturned Vehicle Collision Near The Rock Shop on Hwy 108

Jamestown, CA…Traffic Update….Injury Overturned Vehicle Collision Near The Rock Shop on Hwy 108. Two walking wounded out of vehicle and an injured dog as well. Let’s be careful out there… Incident: 00437 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr108 / Rock Shop Loc Desc: EB Lat/Lon: 37.846264 -120.559460 Detail Information 10:15 PM 11 [16] C61-153 BLOCKING […]

Hey Good People!! A Miracle March of “Pure Mtn Fun” Continues at Bear Valley ~ Mattly Trent

Hey Good People!!  A Miracle March of “Pure Mtn Fun” Continues at Bear Valley ~ Mattly Trent

Bear Valley, CA….Hey Good People! A lil bluebird day before the storm.3″ of new overnight, 7″ in the last 24hrs and 17″ in 36hrs! A brief lull is in place as the next system lines up for today. We could see 4-8″ of new snowfall today with SSW winds from 8-13mph with some gusts higher. […]

St. Patrick Himself to Headline Murphys Irish Day March 17… See You on Saturday!!

St. Patrick Himself to Headline Murphys Irish Day March 17… See You on Saturday!!

Murphys, CA…St. Patrick, his very own self, will be the honored guest when the ever-popular Murphys Irish Day is celebrated in the historic gold rush town on Saturday, March 17. He will be the parade Grand Marshal. “Whenever this delightful festival falls on my birthday I do my best to be present,” said the patron […]

Angels Food & Sierra Hills Markets Grocery Ad & Weekly Specials Through March 20th

Angels Food & Sierra Hills Markets Grocery Ad & Weekly Specials Through March 20th

Angels Camp & Murphys, CA…For the best Deli Sandwiches in Calaveras County, come on in and treat yourself to the tastiest and freshest ‘made with love’ deli sandwiches around. Angels Food Deli, Text your order to 209.753.7331 Or You may call your order in to 209.736.4243 ext 14. Sierra Hills Market Deli, Text your order […]

Foothills Rising is Committed to Building Communities of Trust and Solidarity that are Safe and Inclusive for All of Our Students.

Foothills Rising is Committed to Building Communities of Trust and Solidarity that are Safe and Inclusive for All of Our Students.

Roseville, CA…Foothills Rising is committed to organizing for the common good and collaboratively, building communities of trust and solidarity. The safety of our children is a primary concern. When we send them to school, we expect them to be safe and well-cared-for. Recent events have drawn into question our once unshakeable trust in our schools […]

Calaveras Students Walk Out For Safer Schools Despite Disciplinary Action ~ Tricia Slavik

Calaveras Students Walk Out For Safer Schools Despite Disciplinary Action ~ Tricia Slavik

Angels Camp, CA…Seventy students walked out of Bret Harte Union High School for 17 minutes today to demand a safer school, despite being handed detentions following the walk-out. Although the number seems small, it represents about 15% of the student body. The effort was led by Devyn Pryor, Riley Lowell and Claudia Loomis – all […]

Bundle & Save With Calaveras Telephone

Bundle & Save With Calaveras Telephone

Copperopolis, CA…In 1895 James A. Tower was only 16 years old when, using barbed wire fencing, he strung the first telephone line for what was to become The Calaveras Telephone Company. As demands for the telephone service increased, the young Mr. Tower found it necessary to establish a central office in the small community of […]

Hey Good People!! The Snow Storm Door is Open…Come Up for “Pure Mtn Fun” ~ Mattly Trent

Hey Good People!!  The Snow Storm Door is Open…Come Up for “Pure Mtn Fun” ~ Mattly Trent

Bear Valley, CA…Hey Good People! 9″ of new snow overnight and it looks to keep going over the next 4-5 days. The high for today should be right around 26F with a south wind from 10-18mph with gusts into the 20’s. Continued snowfall is expected today as colder air injects itself into the mix and […]

What’s Happening in Murphys this Week Through March 20, 2018

What’s Happening in Murphys this Week Through March 20, 2018

Murphys, CA…Try out the Saturday Hopper bus service running between Valley Springs and Arnold with stops in Murphys. Enjoy a day in Murphys and leave the driving to Calaveras Transit! Saturdays in Murphys – Walking Tours of Historic Downtown Murphys are available at no charge (donations gratefully accepted) on Saturday mornings at 10am leaving from […]

Hospital Foundation Purchases Vein Visualization Technology for Mark Twain Medical Center’s Cancer Center

Hospital Foundation Purchases Vein Visualization Technology for Mark Twain Medical Center’s Cancer Center

San Andreas, CA…Patients at Mark Twain’s Cancer Center are now benefiting from a new piece of technology reducing the likelihood for multiple venipunctures, otherwise known as a needle stick for blood draws or to insert intravenous therapy. The AccuVein, vein illuminator, was purchased by the hospital Foundation for use in the cancer center. “Often chemotherapy […]

Shake Your Shamrocks & Get Your Lucky Shirts at Murphys Motorcycle Company

Shake Your Shamrocks & Get Your Lucky Shirts at Murphys Motorcycle Company

Murphys, CA…It’s time to get your new lucky shirts at Murphys Motorcycle company. Great styles for men and women. Murphys Motorcycle Company has great motorcycle apparel with a vintage touch, unique gifts, jeans & more. Give them a call at 209-728-8223 and reserve your shirts today… The History of Murphys Motorcycle Company What began as […]

Fire & Brimstone Scam Calls Making The Rounds

Fire & Brimstone Scam Calls Making The Rounds

Sonora, CA…From the Tuolumne Sheriff’s Office…Our Communication Center has received multiple calls regarding yet another phone scam that seems to be targeting the elderly in our community. Many residents have been receiving calls this evening from (661)552-0555. A male voice says, “You will go to hell if you don’t belong to my church.” Some residents […]

Local Search & Rescue Teams Participate in Winter Survival Training

Local Search & Rescue Teams Participate in Winter Survival Training

Lake Alpine, CA…Members of our Calaveras County Search and Rescue Team participated in annual winter survival training around Lake Alpine this weekend. Our hardworking Deputies and Volunteers average around 120 hours of an extensive training regimen each year. They respond to a variety of search and rescue calls for lost or injured persons in off-road […]

Hey Good People! “Miracle March” Continues & Come Up For “Pure Mtn Fun” ~ Mattly Trent

Hey Good People!  “Miracle March” Continues & Come Up For “Pure Mtn Fun” ~ Mattly Trent

Bear Valley, CA…Hey Good People! Monday is here and you should be too! A sunny day is ahead with a high of 44F and a south wind from 6-10mph. Snow is slated for Tuesday with mixed precipitation during the day then turning to all snow Tuesday night. 10-16″ is slated for Tuesday night, 6-10″ during […]