Expansion And Renovation At Black Oak Casino Resort Planned
New suites, an overhaul of the existing hotel, and two new aquatic facilities are on the horizon.
New Mother Lode Roundup Queen To Be Crowned
Four candidates are seeking to be the 2024 Mother Lode Roundup Queen.
New Monthly Fixed Fee Proposed For Power Bills
Power companies like PG&E would be allowed to start charging a monthly fixed fee on electric bills, under a proposal…
Suspect Out On Bail Arrested Again In Amador County
Sheriff’s officials relay that both times he was arrested for having stolen vehicles and drugs.
Five Calaveras County Teachers Awarded Top Honors
They were recently recognized for their teaching skills at a celebratory luncheon.
Road Improvements To Create Traffic Delays In Calaveras County
The work began last week in San Andreas along Gold Strike Road and will continue until the end of the month.
Sonora Man And Juvenile Accomplice Arrested For Armed Robbery
The suspects also face kidnapping charges.
Murphys Plants Seeds To Grow Farmers Market
A husband and wife team has been tapped to lead the seasonal Farmers Market at Murphys Community Park, and they are…
Sonora Pass Is Cleared: Repairs Are Underway
The crews clearing snow on Highway 108 Sonora Pass successfully met at the top, a significant milestone toward…
Legal Debate Over Who Can Raise California Taxes
A proposed California ballot measure in November would require all tax increases to be approved by 2/3 of the…
Fire Departments Implement “True Closest Resource” Response Plan
Joint effort aims to enhance readiness, response, and resilience against escalating fire threats.
CAL FIRE Prepares Crews For 2024 Fire Season with Readiness Drills
CAL FIRE TCU will be conducting crew readiness drills.
Asteroids, Myst, Resident Evil, SimCity and Ultima inducted into World Video Game Hall of Fame
The World Video Game Hall of Fame has inducted its 10th class of honorees. The games Asteroids, Myst, Resident Evil, SimCity and Ultima were…
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HARDCOVER FICTION
1. “Funny Story” by Emily Henry (Berkley)
2. “The Women” by Kristin Hannah (St. Martin’s)
3. “Only the Brave” by Danielle…
House Speaker Mike Johnson survived a motion to vacate. Here’s why his job is far from safe.
Democrats joined a majority of Republicans on Wednesday to save Speaker Mike Johnson from an attempt by GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene to…
Wisconsin woman who argued she legally killed sex trafficker pleads guilty to homicide
A Milwaukee woman who argued she was legally allowed to kill a man because was sexually trafficking her has pleaded guilty to homicide.…
Paralympian loses medals and equipment in Brazilian floods but is improvising to qualify for Paris
Vanderson Chaves has faced many challenges in more than a decade as a Paralympic fencer but none as fearsome as the massive floods in…
Netanyahu says Israel ‘will stand alone’ if it has to after threatened US arms holdup
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu minister on Thursday said his country will “stand alone” if it has to in its war against Hamas —…
Tent camps razed and activists arrested as Tunisia clamps down on migrants
Tensions in Tunisia have ratcheted up as demonstrators seeking better rights for migrants staged a sit-in before European Union…
Ted Danson, Woody Harrelson, Jon Stewart to premiere new podcasts in early June
Ted Danson, Woody Harrelson and Jon Stewart — stars better known for their work onscreen — are delving into the world of podcasts. Two new…
Supreme Court sides with music producer in copyright case over sample in Flo Rida hit
The Supreme Court has sided with a music producer in a copyright case, allowing him to seek more than a decade's worth of damages over a…
Country star Cindy Walker posthumously inducted into Songwriters Hall of Fame
Country star Cindy Walker was posthumously inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Walker, who wrote countless hits across her…