CAL FIRE Suspends Burn Permits in Calaveras, Tuolumne, Eastern San Joaquin, and Eastern Stanislaus Counties

CAL FIRE Suspends Burn Permits in Calaveras, Tuolumne, Eastern San Joaquin, and Eastern Stanislaus Counties

San Andreas, CA…As fire danger in the region increases, CAL FIRE Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit (TCU) has suspended all burn permits for outdoor, open residential burning within the State-Responsibility Area of Tuolumne County, Calaveras County, Eastern Stanislaus County and Eastern San Joaquin County.   This suspension includes ALL elevations, takes effect Monday, June 15, 2026 at 8:00 a.m., […]

Road Improvements & Traffic Delays on Pennsylvania Gulch Road

Road Improvements & Traffic Delays on Pennsylvania Gulch Road

Murphys, CA…Beginning on June 10, 2026, and continuing through late July, there will be sidewalk improvements and traffic delays on Pennsylvania Gulch Road.Motorists and pedestrians are urged to use caution in the area as traffic lanes will be impacted by traffic control and construction crews along Pennsylvania Gulch Road. Crews will be active during daylight […]

Game on! California Mobilizes for a Safe and Successful FIFA World Cup 2026

Game on! California Mobilizes for a Safe and Successful FIFA World Cup 2026

Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom announced California is taking the field and mobilizing statewide operations ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026, activating emergency coordination, deploying public safety resources and strengthening infrastructure to support matches in Los Angeles and the Bay Area. From kickoff to the final whistle, California is stepping onto the global stage ready to […]

Inflation Back Up Over 4% & Running at 4.2% Annual Rate

Inflation Back Up Over 4% & Running at 4.2% Annual Rate

Washington, DC…The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.5 percent on a seasonally adjusted basis in May, after rising 0.6 percent in April, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Over the last 12 months, the all items index increased 4.2 percent before seasonal adjustment. The index for energy rose 3.9 […]

Real Earnings Slip Backward As Inflation Wipes Out Effects of Wage Gains

Real Earnings Slip Backward As Inflation Wipes Out Effects of Wage Gains

Washington, DC…Real average hourly earnings for all employees decreased 0.1 percent from April to May, seasonally adjusted, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. This result stems from an increase of 0.3 percent in average hourly earnings combined with an increase of 0.5 percent in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U). […]

Calaveras Grand Jury Gives County’s Detention Facilities High Marks

Calaveras Grand Jury Gives County’s Detention Facilities High Marks

San Andreas, CA…After touring Calaveras County’s two detention facilities, questioning their staff and observing the state of their inmates, the Calaveras County Civil Grand Jury issued a report that found both facilities to be “well run, clean, safe and secure.” California’s Penal Code Section 919(b) obligates the county grand jury to “inquire into the condition […]

The Deport Alien Gang Members Act, HR 175, Passes House Judiciary Committee

The Deport Alien Gang Members Act, HR 175, Passes House Judiciary Committee

Washington, D.C. – HR 175, the Deport Alien Gang Members Act, has passed the House Judiciary Committee.  The legislation, authored by Congressman McClintock, next goes to the House floor. The legislation creates clear grounds of inadmissibility and deportability for aliens who are members of criminal gangs or who have promoted, aided, conspired with, or participated in […]

Governor Newsom visits Space Beach and Highlights California’s Aerospace Dominance

Governor Newsom visits Space Beach and Highlights California’s Aerospace Dominance

Long Beach, CA…Recently, Governor Gavin Newsom visited Long Beach — also known as “Space Beach” — a dynamic hub for the aerospace industry that has a deep legacy in the field. Given its prime location near major ports, military bases, and top engineering schools, Long Beach continues to serve as a leading launchpad for science […]

Caltrans District 10, Clean California & Calaveras County Holding Free Recycling Events

Caltrans District 10, Clean California & Calaveras County Holding Free Recycling Events

Calaveras County, CA…Caltrans District 10 and Clean California are partnering with Calaveras County to hold a series of FREE RECYCLING EVENTS for area residents. Free Recycling Event Dates/Locations:June 13, 2026, at Copperopolis Community Center, 695 Main St, Copperopolis June 20, 2026, at Jenny Lind Memorial Park, 610 Daphne St, Valley Springs June 27, 2026, at […]

Calaveras County Elections Update…Tonight’s Results Show Stopper Not Likely to Make November Runoff!

Calaveras County Elections Update…Tonight’s Results Show Stopper Not Likely to Make November Runoff!

San Andreas, CA…Election Night results have been posted. The next update of results will be available by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, June 5, 2026, on the Calaveras County Elections webpage. Voters can access results by searching Calaveras County Elections and selecting the “Election Results” icon. Results Above are from the Competitive District 5 Race. Most of the other local races […]

Your Brother from Another Mother Awaits! Take Brother Home Today!

Your Brother from Another Mother Awaits!  Take Brother Home Today!

San Andreas, CA…Meet Brother (A060705), a male Belgian Malinois/German Shepherd mix, about 2 years old and weighing 59 pounds. Brother is a handsome, athletic dog with striking amber eyes and a calm, thoughtful demeanor. He arrived at Calaveras County Animal Services as part of a large group of Belgian Malinois and shepherd mixes that had […]

The Latest from President Trump on Iran

The Latest from President Trump on Iran

Washington, DC…”Iran must agree that they will never have a Nuclear Weapon or Bomb. The Hormuz Strait must be immediately open, no tolls, for unrestricted shipping traffic, in both directions. All water mines (bombs), if any, will be terminated (we have removed, through detonation, numerous such mines with our great underwater mine sweepers. Iran will […]

Governor Newsom Says His Clean California Initiative Leading the Way for Safer and Cleaner Environments

Governor Newsom Says His Clean California Initiative Leading the Way for Safer and Cleaner Environments

Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom celebrates the milestone of 100 communities and organizations across the Golden State having earned the prestigious Clean California Community designation. This statewide effort led by Caltrans encourages local engagement from Californians to make communities cleaner, safer, and more sustainable. Since July 2021, Clean California has funded 317 projects statewide, and Caltrans and […]

Governor Newsom secures Presidential Emergency Declaration approval for Orange County hazmat response

Governor Newsom secures Presidential Emergency Declaration approval for Orange County hazmat response

Garden Grove, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that President Donald Trump approved California’s request for a Presidential Emergency Declaration to support ongoing emergency response operations tied to the chemical incident in Garden Grove. The approval comes as California continues leading a coordinated whole-of-government response to protect residents, support evacuations, monitor environmental conditions, and assist Orange […]

Special Olympics Flame of Hope Torch Passes Through Calaveras County

Special Olympics Flame of Hope Torch Passes Through Calaveras County

San Andreas, CA…On Tuesday, May 19, 2026, the Special Olympics Flame of Hope Torch made its way through Calaveras County as part of the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run, carrying the flame toward the 2026 Special Olympics Northern California Summer Games. Representatives from Special Olympics Northern California joined law enforcement personnel and community partners from […]

Every Family Could Use Another Tater! Take Tater Bug Home Today!

Every Family Could Use Another Tater!  Take Tater Bug Home Today!

San Andreas, CA…Meet Tater Bug (A060809), a male Australian Shepherd mix, about 2 years old and weighing 40 pounds. Tater Bug is a lively, joyful dog with a personality that arrives at full speed. With his expressive ears, bright eyes, and nonstop enthusiasm, he has quickly become one of the shelter’s resident comedians. He’s the […]

Prescribed Burn on Stanislaus National Forest May Cause Smoke and Poor Air Quality in Calaveras County

Prescribed Burn on Stanislaus National Forest May Cause Smoke and Poor Air Quality in Calaveras County

San Andreas, CA…Public Health and the Air Pollution Control District Urge Residents to Limit Smoke Exposure.  Calaveras County Public Health and the Calaveras County Air Pollution Control District are alerting the community that smoke from a prescribed burn on the Stanislaus National Forest may affect local air quality through the end of May 2026. Fire […]

Calaveras Grand Jury Concludes Altaville-Melones Fire Protection District Needs Auditing

Calaveras Grand Jury Concludes Altaville-Melones Fire Protection District Needs Auditing

Angels Camp, CA…After a six-month investigation, the 2025-2026 Calaveras County Civil Grand Jury found that the “Altaville-Melones Fire Protection District has not had an independent audit performed since fiscal year 2020-2021, resulting in a lack of accountability and transparency to the public it serves.” The report, “Taking the Measure of Measure A,” was published on […]

Lumsden Road Now Open to Merals Pool, Cottonwood Road set to open Thursday, May 21

Lumsden Road Now Open to Merals Pool, Cottonwood Road set to open Thursday, May 21

Sonora, CA…Closed since the winter of 2023, Lumsden Road is now open to the South Fork Campground. In addition, Cottonwood Road, closed for the same reason, is scheduled to open Thursday May 21. “The launch/put-in at Merals Pools is open as well as both campgrounds; Lumsden and Southfork,” explained Groveland District Ranger, Thomas Meyer. Approximately […]

Prescribed Burning Operations to Commence in the Experimental Forest

Prescribed Burning Operations to Commence in the Experimental Forest

Sonora, CA…Fire crews with the Stanislaus National Forest’s Sugar Pine Ranger District will begin prescribed fire operation, Tuesday May 26 in the Experimental Forest off Crabtree Road with an expected conclusion of operations set for May 29th. With a planned 96 acres, the RX burn is part of the Sierra Nevada Adaptive Management Experiment (AMEX). […]

Traffic Update….Collision Blocking Lane Near Hwy 26 & Dirt Road

Traffic Update….Collision Blocking Lane Near Hwy 26 & Dirt Road

Mokelumne Hill, CA…Traffic Update….Collision Blocking Lane Near Hwy 26 & Dirt Road Incident: 0155 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: SR26 / Dirt Rd Loc Desc: WB JEO DIRT Lat/Lon: 38.312524 -120.659120 Detail Information 10:02 AM 6 [15] [Rotation Request Comment] 1039 MACH ONE TOWING 209 642 0546——— [Shared] 10:02 AM 5 [14] [Notification] [CHP]-Problem changed […]

President Donald J. Trump Announces Expansion of TrumpRx.gov to Bring Americans Transparency and Choice on Everyday Medicines

President Donald J. Trump Announces Expansion of TrumpRx.gov to Bring Americans Transparency and Choice on Everyday Medicines

Washington, DC…President Trump Participates in a Healthcare Affordability Event, May 18, 2026. Today, President Donald J. Trump announced an expansion of TrumpRx.gov to provide unprecedented price transparency and choice on generic medications that millions of Americans use every day. Beginning today, TrumpRx.gov will feature more than 600 generic medications. Americans will be able to clearly and transparently understand the […]

California Remains Nation’s Top Travel Destination as Tourism Spending Climbs to Record $158.9 Billion

California Remains Nation’s Top Travel Destination as Tourism Spending Climbs to Record $158.9 Billion

Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom today highlighted recent data showing California’s tourism economy continues its strong recovery and growth, with statewide travel spending reaching a record high $158.9 billion in 2025, reinforcing the Golden State’s position as the #1 travel destination in the nation. Newsom says California’s economy is built on resilience, innovation, and global appeal – our tourism […]

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