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Did Tofanelli and Folendorf Read the Caltrans Median Memorandums? Christopher Buttner, Publisher of Calaveras2026Election.com, Addresses General Public Comments to the Calaveras County Council of Governments Board on December 3, 2025, Regarding the Murphys Concrete ...

The Caltrans Concrete Median Debacle is a perfect storm of Calaveras County leadership and agency and State agency negligence leading to a hazardous and ill-conceived SR4 obstacle in the apex of Calaveras County’s tourism economy, the wine town of Murphys.
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Former Russian chief commander gave 'entire Russian intelligence community' a failing grade for Ukraine attack Col. Gen. Vladimir Chirkin said Moscow's leadership was "unprepared" and misled into thinking 70% of Ukrainians supported Russia.

The remarks by Vladimir Chirkin, a colonel general who led Russia's ground forces from 2012 to 2013, are unusually critical for a top Russian military official, even among those no longer serving… but those who are about to “fall” out a 12th floor window. www.businessinsider.com/russian-gene...

When art imitates life…

MAGA fans wig out as Costco sues Trump: 'About to be the new Bud Light' News that big box wholesaler Costco is taking Donald Trump’s administration to court over his tariff war — while demanding a refund — landed with a thud with the president’s most ardent defenders.On M...

I can only imagine a never truly realized joy of what Costco shopping could be, with shorter check-out lines and less chaotic parking lots and gas stations, if MAGA boycotts the chain, especially during the Holidays...
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3 arrested after deputies say they were caught having sex in Winn-Dixie parking lot in the Florida Keys - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort Lauderdale MARATHON, FLA. (WSVN) - Three people were arrested after authorities in the Florida Keys say they were found having sex while heavily intoxicated in a<a class="excerpt-read-more" href="https://wsvn.co...

Which Key? Kink-Key?

Rimshot… 🥁

Three people were arrested after authorities in the Florida Keys say they were found having sex while heavily intoxicated in a Winn-Dixie parking lot in the middle of the day.
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Mike Johnson's red alert on members quitting Congress In previous cycles, the party with more departures tends to lose seats — if not the majority.

Members of the House of Representatives are quitting Congress at a record rate, with Republican retirements and resignations outpacing Democrats by a nearly 2-to-1 ratio in the first 11 months of the year.

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Breaking: 4 dead, 10 injured in mass shooting in Stockton, sheriff says - Stocktonia News The San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office said the shooting occurred shortly before 6 p.m. in the 1900 block of Lucile Avenue.

A mass shooting in Stockton on Saturday night killed at least 4 people, the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office said.

The shooting occurred shortly before 6 pm. At least 14 people were injured with multiple people taken to local hospitals. stocktonia.org/news/public-...

Tuolumne County detectives uncover major embezzlement scheme in realtors association Detectives with the Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Office have arrested a Sonora woman accused of stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from a local organization

Detectives with the Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Office have arrested a Sonora woman accused of stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from a local organization over several years.

The warrant includes 45 felony counts of embezzlement.

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Comedian pleads not guilty in death threat case against Stanislaus supervisor The intertwining story between a comedian, a county supervisor and media mogul continues.

“I didn’t ask for any of this. This certainly hasn’t helped me politically in any way,” Condit told The Bee. “This has only cast a further negative light through controversy onto me, and I’m just now worried about living my life and continuing to raise my kids.”
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Epstein 'plotted to hire ex-SAS sniper to silence Andrew & Fergie' JEFFREY Epstein plotted to hire an ex-SAS hitman to silence Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Sarah Ferguson, it has been claimed. A royal author has alleged that the paedophile financier feared they …

Jeffrey Epstein reportedly plotted to hire an ex-SAS hitman to murder Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson, according to claims made by royal author and historian Andrew Lownie. These claims are based on unnamed sources cited in Lownie's recent book and related reports. www.thesun.ie/news/1616548...

What Does the Wine Industry Actually Need Right Now? 9 Experts Weigh In. The wine industry has taken more than its fair share of hard knocks lately. Every day brings another bout of bad news. On Feb. 1, President Trump announced 25 percent tariffs on goods from Canada and ...

But this time around, it feels like the confluence of factors is wreaking major havoc. What if these are true systemic changes to our collective wine-drinking society?

What Does the Wine Industry Actually Need Right Now? 9 Experts Weigh In. vinepair.com/articles/wha...

An unusual trend in the economy is worrying the Fed Something in the US economy isn’t adding up, and it’s rattling the people charged with wrangling inflation and keeping the labor market intact.

US companies have sharply slowed their hiring this year, hesitant to invest without knowing the full effects of Trump’s sweeping economic policies. The economy lost jobs in June & August & the average pace of job gains for the three months was only around 62,000. finance.yahoo.com/news/unusual...

Six-figure earners are ‘living the illusion of affluence’ while working side hustles, skipping meals and pretending Venmo’s not working "Many top earners say people assume they can afford it all, yet behind the image of success are quiet sacrifices: skipped purchases, delayed plans, and a fragile sense of security."

Even Americans earning six figures are feeling squeezed as the rising cost of living forces those in top income brackets to cut back on expenses and look for ways to stretch their dollars...
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Marjorie Taylor Greene Says She Plans to Resign in January

Marjorie Taylor Greene Says She Plans to Resign in January.

In the Friday night post, Ms. Greene said her last day in office would be Jan. 5.

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Just packing my bags for Dick Cheney's funeral tomorrow. #LookOutSatan, #TakeNoChances

Carmel could become 1st California city to permanently ban pickleball Earlier this month, the Carmel City Council paved the way for making a temporary ban permanent at the only public court within Carmel city limits.

Carmel is preparing to implement what could be California's first permanent ban on pickleball. The ban stems from years of noise complaints by residents of the ultra-wealthy coastal hamlet south of Monterey.

Violators will be denied gluten free products for a month.

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The GOP’s Eva Braun said something stupid I bet you did Nazi coming… 🙄

Tony Pentimalli The Normalcy Illusion By Tony Pentimalli It would be easy to dismiss Bill Maher’s latest monologue as another tired commentary from a man who has not updated his political worldview since the...

Normal gave us record inequality, declining life expectancy, collapsing public trust, rising authoritarianism, and a generation that sees no path to the stability once promised to all... Normal cannot save us. @tonywriteshere.bsky.social www.facebook.com/tony.pentima...

Former Fresno County employee claims she experienced workplace violence while working for Supe Garry Bredefeld. After reporting the incident, she was fired in less than 90 days. Kicker: "5 felony counts in connection with a domestic violence case from 2019." www.yourcentralvalley.com/video/i-dont...

Believing a billionaire has your best interests in mind is like believing the stripper really likes you.

Buh… bye…

The Stockton City Council, during a tense special meeting Nov. 12, voted to refer potential misconduct by former Interim City Manager Steve Colangelo to criminal investigators and to open a probe into Vice Mayor Jason Lee.

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“Lest we forget, Trump’s first choice for Attorney General was Matt Gaetz. I don’t think this is what QAnon meant when they said they wanted to bring pedophiles to justice.” #AndyBorowitz

Michael Bisch Wins Lawsuit against Yolo Food Bank and Directors - Davis Vanguard A Yolo County jury ruled in favor of former Yolo Food Bank Executive Director Michael Bisch, awarding him over $3.3 million in damages for wrongful termination, whistleblower retaliation, breach of co...

Yolo County, California, is in the news being exposed yet again.
Whistleblower Exec Wins $2 Million+ in Yolo Food Bank Lawsuit. Yolo County Board of Supervisors accused of pressuring the firing. davisvanguard.org/2025/11/bish...

Groan… even my fingers have gone limp… 🤢

Large group vying for open spot on South Lake Tahoe City Council - South Tahoe Now SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The South Lake Tahoe City Council will vote at its next meeting on November 18 how to proceed in filling the one-year vacancy on the […]

The scandal-rocked South Lake Tahoe City Council will vote at its next meeting on November 18 how to proceed in filling the one-year vacancy on the council created with the resignation of Tamara Wallace. Twenty-six residents have applied for the short-term position. southtahoenow.com/11/13/2025/l...

Sarah Ferguson's new book withdrawn from sale, says Nielsen The latest children's book by the former duchess had already been delayed.

Sarah Ferguson's new children's book, which had already been delayed, has now been withdrawn from sale, according to analytics firm Nielsen.

Flora And Fern: Kindness Along The Way was initially due to be published on 9 October, according to a Bookseller PR.

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Damn… Don’t sugarcoat it, Billie (he seemed to say facetiously).

There are too many wineries in California California is home to 4,864 wineries as of Jan. 2025. That’s a nearly 47% increase since 2010.

California is home to 4,864 wineries as of Jan. 2025. That’s a nearly 47% increase since 2010.

…not for long.

www.sfchronicle.com/food/wine/ar...

So… now we know where the name “Big Beautiful Bill” - ahem - cums from.