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 […]
Gettysburg, PA…While it was delivered 5 years before our country officially started celebrated Decoration Day which became Memorial Day. The Gettysburg Address remains one of the most eloquent of tributes to those who gave their all that we might be free. “Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent, a […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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). […]
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 […]
Washington, DC…President Trump Visits White House Ballroom Construction
Washington, DC…Vice President JD Vance Briefs Members of the Media, May 19, 2026
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 […]
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 […]
San Francisco, CA…Ahead of Mother’s Day, Governor Gavin Newsom announced today that the state is partnering with Baby2Baby, a leading national nonprofit organization headquartered in California, to launch a first-in-the-nation program to provide free diapers to all new babies born in California. Leveraging the bulk purchasing power of the state, this new effort known as […]
Washington, DC…Total nonfarm payroll employment edged up by 115,000 in April, and the unemployment rate was unchanged at 4.3 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Job gains occurred in health care, transportation and warehousing, and retail trade. Federal government employment continued to decline. This news release presents statistics from two monthly surveys. […]
Arlington, VA…Today, the Department of War announced the initial release of new, never-before-seen files on Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP) as part of the Presidential Unsealing and Reporting System for UAP Encounters (PURSUE). This interagency effort includes The White House, the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), the Department of Energy (DOE), the DOW’s […]
San Andreas, CA…Taxpayer Alert! Host Al Segalla talks with Eric Eisenhammer from Dauntless Communications. Taxpayer Alert! is brought to you by the Calaveras County Taxpayers Association. http://ccta.camp8.org/ The Calaveras County Taxpayers Association is a non-partisan, citizen’s advocacy group committed to promoting lower taxes and efficiency in the administration of public business. They keep a watchful […]
Washington, DC…Secretary of State Marco Rubio Briefs Members of the Media, May 5, 2026
Angels Camp, CA…The City of Angels is pleased to announce the appointment of Steven Poortinga as Chief of Police, following a competitive recruitment process. On May 5, 2026, the City Council voted in approval of his employment agreement under Resolution 26-50. The Chief of Police position has been vacant since late December 2025. Since January […]
Washington, DC…”Based on the request of Pakistan and other Countries, the tremendous Military Success that we have had during the Campaign against the Country of Iran and, additionally, the fact that Great Progress has been made toward a Complete and Final Agreement with Representatives of Iran, we have mutually agreed that, while the Blockade will […]
San Andreas, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom today proclaimed May 3–9, 2026, as Wildfire Preparedness Week, highlighting the state’s record investments in wildfire prevention while also calling on Californians to get ready, stay informed, and help protect their homes, loved ones, and communities. Since taking office in 2019, Governor Newsom has transformed the state’s wildfire response: fast-tracking […]
Washington, DC…President Trump Signs a Proclamation, May 5, 2026
San Andreas, CA…Dinner with the King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Washington, DC…Real gross domestic product (GDP) increased at an annual rate of 2.0 percent in the first quarter of 2026 (January, February, and March), according to the advance estimate released today by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis. In the fourth quarter of 2025, real GDP increased 0.5 percent. The contributors to the increase in real GDP in the […]
San Andreas, CA…The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit has announced effective at 8:00 a.m. on Friday, May 1st, 2026 all hazard reduction burning will require a permit within State Responsibility Areas of Tuolumne County, Calaveras County, Eastern Stanislaus County and Eastern San Joaquin County. Burn permits must be obtained […]
Angels Camp, CA…The City of Angels Camp invites local businesses to become part of our exciting Frog Bucks eGift Card Program, giving customers an easy and fun way to shop, dine, and play right here in our beautiful region. Why join? Get discovered: Reach new customers across the community Drive sales: Turn Frog Bucks into […]
Valley Springs, CA…5/4/2026 through 6/4/2026Please be advised that CCWD will be closing McCauley Road, Baldwin Street, Garner Place, Westhill Road and in Valley Springs, from May 4, 2026, to June 4, 2026, for construction of water services. Closures will be from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Monday through Thursday.Please use designated detour route and follow […]
San Andreas, CA…April 28, 2026 Calaveras Board of Supervisors Meeting
San Andreas, CA…Full Video of April 14, 2026 Board of Supervisors Meeting
Sonora, CA…The U.S. Forest Service announces the publication of the completed environmental impact statement for the Mokelumne Amador Calaveras Forest Health and Resilience Project in the Federal Register tomorrow. The project area spans 246,838 acres and aims to reduce wildfire risks, protect communities, and improve forest health. The project activities include thinning through timber harvest, […]
Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom announced California’s official acceptance to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), marking a historic milestone that elevates the state’s role in shaping international solutions that tackle the climate crisis, protect biodiversity, and boost sustainable economic development. California makes history by becoming one of the first subnational governments, and the largest […]
