Traffic Update....Vehicle Off Roadway with Ambulance Responding on Hwy 88
Posted by: John_Hamilton on 05/09/2013 09:31 AM
Pine Grove, CA...Crews are working an accident on Hwy 88 and Homestead Road where a vehicle has gone off the roadway and is not visible. An ambulance has been dispatched as well.
Two Foundation Grants Allow Mind Matters to Extend Services
Posted by: John_Hamilton on 05/09/2013 08:26 AM
Murphys, CA...Two major grants recently awarded Mind Matters by community foundations will allow the Murphys based clinic to extend its services in Amador and Tuolumne counties. The non-profit clinic exists to help individuals and families to cope with the consequences of autism spectrum disorders, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD/ADD), and learning disabilities through treatment, counseling, and education, and to promote a better public understanding of these debilitating health issues....
News from the American Heart Association -- Cardiac Arrest vs Heart Attack ... What is the Difference??
Posted by: thepinetree on 05/06/2013 01:15 PM
Sacramento, CA... A little knowledge can be a lifesaving thing. Too often, people use “sudden cardiac arrest” and “heart attack” interchangeably, but they shouldn’t.
A heart attack is when blood flow to the heart is blocked and sudden cardiac arrest is when the heart malfunctions and suddenly stops beating unexpectedly. A heart attack is a “circulation” problem and sudden cardiac arrest is an “electrical” problem. Here are a few more facts it may be healthy to know from the American Heart Association....
People With Congenital Heart Disease Need Physical Activity
Posted by: thepinetree on 05/06/2013 12:48 PM
Sacramento, CA... A new scientific statement from the American Heart Association reminds physicians and people with congenital heart disease that regular physical activity is still important and should be promoted.
Congenital heart disease (heart structural problems existing since birth) is estimated to affect more than 859,000 children and 850,000 adults in the United States.
According to the statement:...
Calaveras Varsity Girls Soccer Team MLL Co-Champions
Posted by: thepinetree on 05/06/2013 04:47 PM
San Andreas, CA... Calaveras Varsity Girls Soccer defeated Bret Harte 2-1 in the final game of the MLL season. With the win, CHS is Co-Champions with Amador for 2013 Mother Lode League! Both teams advance to section playoffs...
Valley Springs, CA... Tonight Sgt Chris Hewitt gave the update and much of what was covered is below but there were some additional details for those of you following the cast to make it worth a viewing. Calaveras County Sheriff’s Investigators have been in contact with the Fowler family and continue to make progress in the investigation into the murder of 8-year-old Leila Fowler. Evidence continues to be collected at the Fowler’s Valley Springs home...
