Dunford: ISIL Wants U.S. to Be Impetuous in Iraq, Syria

Dunford: ISIL Wants U.S. to Be Impetuous in Iraq, Syria

Washington, DC…The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant wants the United States to be “impetuous right now, as opposed to being aggressive,” the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff told the House Armed Services Committee today. ISIL “would love nothing more than a large presence of U.S. forces on the ground in Iraq […]

Tainted Celery Leads To Chicken Salad Recall

Tainted Celery Leads To Chicken Salad Recall

Sutter Creek, CA – Taylor Farms Pacific, Inc. of Tracy, CA, is recalling food products that include celery which could potentially contain E. coli 0157:H7. The specific products, lot numbers and retailers listed on the US Food and Drug Administration website press release http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm474601.htm are being recalled out of an abundance of caution due to […]

DOJ & DOT issue Joint ADA Technical Assistance on Requirements To Provide Curb Ramps

DOJ & DOT issue Joint ADA Technical Assistance on Requirements To Provide Curb Ramps

Washington DC Today, the U.S. Department  of Justice’s Civil Rights Division (DOJ) and the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (DOT) issued joint technical assistance, entitled “Questions and Answers: Supplement to the 2013 DOJ/DOT Joint Technical Assistance on the Title II of the Americans With Disabilities Act Requirements To Provide Curb Ramps when Streets, […]

President Obama Speaks At Paris Climate Summit

President Obama Speaks At Paris Climate Summit

Paris, FR… PRESIDENT OBAMA: President Hollande, Mr. Secretary General, fellow leaders. We have come to Paris to show our resolve. We offer our condolences to the people of France for the barbaric attacks on this beautiful city. We stand united in solidarity not only to deliver justice to the terrorist network responsible for those attacks […]

Caltrans Crews Will Be Out & About Working On Roadways This Week

Caltrans Crews Will Be Out & About Working On Roadways This Week

Angels Camp, CA…The latest schedule of road repairs and maintenance that will affect your travels in our area and as you travel. Locally crews will be working on Hwys 12, 26, 49, 108 & 120.   4 SJ 16 16 11/30/15 12/04/15 20:01 4:01 WB Begin: State Route 4 End: Interstate 5/Crosstown Freeway Restriction: Full […]

Emergency Temporary Shelter Opens And Closes In Mountain Ranch For Butte Fire Victims – Updated

Emergency Temporary Shelter Opens And Closes In Mountain Ranch For Butte Fire Victims – Updated

Mountain Ranch Ca Shelter Update 4:30am 11/25/2015 After 5 hours only of being opened the Red Cross has decided to close this shelter. The initial planning was faulty from the beginning. Once this storm front was known to come in the Red Cross should have had plans in place working with the Calaveras County OES […]

Global Coalition Will Destroy ISIL, Obama Tells Asia-Pacific Region Partners By Shannon Collins DoD News

Global Coalition Will Destroy ISIL, Obama Tells Asia-Pacific Region Partners  By Shannon Collins DoD News

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia….President Barack Obama reconfirmed U.S. and allied commitment against terrorism around the globe, including the Asia-Pacific region, during a speech today at the U.S.-Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and East Asia summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. “The Asia Pacific is absolutely critical to promoting security, prosperity and human dignity around the world,” […]

US State Department Issues Travel Warning

US State Department Issues Travel Warning

Washington, DC…The State Department alerts U.S. citizens to possible risks of travel due to increased terrorist threats. Current information suggests that ISIL (aka Da’esh), al-Qa’ida, Boko Haram, and other terrorist groups continue to plan terrorist attacks in multiple regions.  These attacks may employ a wide variety of tactics, using conventional and non-conventional weapons and targeting both […]

Butte Fire Residents May Qualify for Property Tax Relief

Butte Fire Residents May Qualify for Property Tax Relief

San Andreas, CA…Property owners whose property was damaged or destroyed in the Butte Fire may qualify for property tax relief. The amount of damage must exceed $10,000 and applications for reassessment must be filed in writing within one year. Qualified owners obtain tax relief two ways. First, this year’s taxes will be reduced based on […]

Today Is The Deadline For FEMA & SBA Butte Fire Applications

Today Is The Deadline For FEMA & SBA Butte Fire Applications

San Andreas, CA…Calaveras County residents who have been affected by the Butte Fire may register for assistance with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and submit an initial SBA online loan application no later than November 23…  BY CALLING 1-800-621-3362 (TTY: 1-800-462-7585, 711 or VRS: 1-800-621-3362)  BY REGISTERING ONLINE at www.DisasterAssistance.gov  BY […]

President’s Weekly Address: In the Face of Terror, We Stand as One

President’s Weekly Address: In the Face of Terror, We Stand as One

Washington, DC…. Good morning everyone. This past week we’ve seen the best and the worst of humanity. The heinous terrorist attacks in Paris and Beirut, in Iraq and Nigeria. They showed us once again the depths of the terrorist’s depravity. And at the same time we saw the world come together in solidarity. Parisians opening […]

Propane Tanker Roll Over Confidence Road Tuolumne County

Propane Tanker Roll Over Confidence Road Tuolumne County

Sonora Ca CHP LIVE CAD reporting a Propane Tanker on it’s side near Confidence Road in Tuolumne County. Use caution in the area and please slow down out there. Incident: 00255 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Sr108 / Confidence South Fork Rd Loc Desc: 1 MI JNO Lat/Lon: Detail Information 9:58 AM 3 [3] 1125 […]

CDFW’s Advanced Hunter Education Program Releases 2016 Clinic Schedule

CDFW’s Advanced Hunter Education Program Releases 2016 Clinic Schedule

Sacramento Ca The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has released its schedule of Advanced Hunter Education classes for 2016. Several new offerings have been added, including Hunter Marksmanship, Hunt Planning and Basic Game Processing. Other popular clinics are still on the roster, including Wilderness First Aid, Wild Pig Hunting, Deer Hunting, Turkey Hunting, […]

Wildlife Conservation Board Funds Environmental Improvement and Acquisition Projects

Wildlife Conservation Board Funds Environmental Improvement and Acquisition Projects

Sacramento Ca At its Nov. 19 quarterly meeting, the Wildlife Conservation Board (WCB) approved approximately $11.5 million in grants to help restore and protect fish and wildlife habitat throughout California. Some of the 12 funded projects will benefit fish and wildlife – including some endangered species – while others will provide the public with access […]

Community: The Following Release is from the Angels Camp PD K-9 Association

Community: The Following Release is from the Angels Camp PD K-9 Association

Angels Camp Ca PRESS RELEASE Nov 19, 2015 The Following Release is from the Angels Camp PD K-9 Association SUBJECT: Angels Camp PD K-9 Association Press Release CONTACT: Todd Fordahl, Tel. (209)352-7078 /toddfordahl@yahoo.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Angels Camp Police Department K-9 Association is requesting some assistance from the community, to replace a valued member […]

Veteran’s Memorial In Murphys Hosted Another Great Tribute To Those Who Have Served

Veteran’s Memorial In Murphys Hosted Another Great Tribute To Those Who Have Served

Murphys, CA…The Beautiful Veteran’s Memorial was filled with Veterans and community members honoring and thanking them for their service. It was another great community event. The Ebbetts Pass Veterans Memorial District and community members including the Kautz Family have made this memorial one of the best in the entire region. We have full video and […]

Governor Bobby Jindal Bows Out Of 2016 Race

Governor Bobby Jindal Bows Out Of 2016 Race

Baton Rouge, LA…I cannot tell you what an honor it has been to run for President of the United States of America. My parents came to this country 45 years ago searching for freedom and a chance. When I was born, we lived in student housing at LSU, and never in their wildest dreams did […]

CDFW Seeks Public Comment on Supplemental Wildlife Plans

CDFW Seeks Public Comment on Supplemental Wildlife Plans

Sacramento Ca The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) seeks public comment on its nine draft companion plans, which will supplement the recently revised 2015 State Wildlife Action Plan (SWAP). The public review period will run from Nov. 16, 2015, through Jan. 15, 2016. In addition, CDFW will hold a public meeting to present […]

Vehicle Accident Amador County Hams Station

Vehicle Accident Amador County Hams Station

Hams Station Ca CHP LIVE CAD is reporting a multi vehicle accident in the vicinity of Hand Station on Hwy 88 near Panther Creek Rd. Use caution when traveling in the high country today and tomorrow, carry your Chains and be sure to allow plenty of room between you are the vehicles ahead of you. […]

President Obama’s Weekly Address: Giving Veterans their Chance

President Obama’s Weekly Address: Giving Veterans their Chance

Washington, DC…Hi, everybody. This week, America came together to salute our veterans – to express our appreciation to all who served so that we might live free. But our gratitude should extend beyond what our veterans have done for us in the past. It should remind us of our responsibility to serve them as well […]

Nohemi Gonzalez 20, Who Was Studying Abroad Becomes First American Fatality In Paris Attacks

Nohemi Gonzalez 20, Who Was Studying Abroad Becomes First American Fatality In Paris Attacks

Long Beach, CA…California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) student Nohemi Gonzalez, 20, was killed during the attacks in and around Paris on November 13. Gonzalez, from El Monte, Calif., was a junior studying design. She was in Paris attending Strate College of Design during a semester abroad program. Specific details of her passing are not […]