Detwiler Fire Evening Update, 75,000 acres, 25% Contained, 61 Residences Destroyed, 1 Commercial Building Lost, 63 Minor Structures Burned, 13 Residences Damaged and 6 Minor Structures Damaged, 4,408 Personnel Working Fire.

Detwiler Fire Evening Update, 75,000 acres, 25% Contained, 61 Residences Destroyed, 1 Commercial Building Lost, 63 Minor Structures Burned, 13 Residences Damaged and 6 Minor Structures Damaged, 4,408 Personnel Working Fire.

Mariposa, CA…Evacuation Orders were lifted in the town of Mariposa due to decreased fire activity and successful firefighting operations. Damage assessment crews have completed approximately 95% of their assessment of damaged and destroyed buildings. An inversion layer is expected to develop tonight which will help lower temperatures and raise humidity which will assist firefighting operations. […]

Yosemite National Park Remains Open Yosemite Valley Accessible via Highways 140, 120, and 41

Yosemite National Park Remains Open   Yosemite Valley Accessible via Highways 140, 120, and 41

Yosemite, CA…Yosemite National Park remains open with all hotels, lodges, stores and campgrounds that have opened for the season are fully open and operational. All entrances to Yosemite National Park are open. Visitors can get to Yosemite Valley via Highway 140 from Mariposa, Highway 41 from Fresno, Highway 120 West from Groveland, and Highway 120 […]

Reward Offered for Recovery of Cici, Coco & Casper ~ By Joyce Techel

Reward Offered for Recovery of Cici, Coco & Casper ~ By Joyce Techel

Angels Camp, CA…Most of you probably are aware that three pit bulls have disappeared from the Pet Bath House commercial facility in Angels Camp. The investigation is ongoing. The owner of the dogs is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to the recovery of his pets. We are helping the owner distribute these posters […]

Letter to the BOS – Let the People Vote ~ By David Tunno

Valley Springs, CA…If the Board of Supervisors desires, ultimately, not to make the final decision on whether marijuana activities should be allowed in Calaveras County, or at what level, but instead to let the voters decide, then they should consider the following: Having made my living as a trial consultant for nearly 30 years, which […]

AT&T Has Activated its Text-to-Donate Campaign For Detwiler Fire Relief

AT&T Has Activated its Text-to-Donate Campaign For Detwiler Fire Relief

Mariposa, CA…To help those impacted by the Detwiler Wildfire in Mariposa County, CA, and other California wildfires, AT&T has activated its Text-to-Donate Campaign. Wireless customers can make a $10 donation to assist those affected by texting REDCROSS to 90999 to support the American Red Cross. Customers can text up to five times for a total […]

Fire Update….Vegetation Fire Reported Behind Gas Station in Wallace

Valley Springs, CA…CHP is reporting a vegetation fire near Hwy 12 and Comanche Parkway. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00165 Type: Report of Fire Location: Sr12 / Camanche Pkwy S Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.197672 -120.980555 Close Detail Information NO DETAILS

Traffic Update….Motorcycle Down on Stevenot Bridge

Traffic Update….Motorcycle Down on Stevenot Bridge

Angels Camp, CA…CHP is reporting a motorcycle down on the Stevenot Bridge. Lanes were blocked and please use caution in the area… Incident: 00146 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr49 / New Melones Lake Loc Desc: JNO NEW MELONES BRIDGE Lat/Lon: 38.004722 -120.501944 Close Detail Information 10:34 AM 7 [9] [Rotation Request Comment] **1039 SAM […]

Caltrans District 10 Road Report Through July 29th

Caltrans District 10 Road Report Through July 29th

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 many of our roadways. Below is Caltrans plans for repairs and maintenance on local roads. It shows the route, county and location of the possible repairs. Weather […]

Traffic Update….Possible Injury Collision on Hwy 108 in Sierra Village

Traffic Update….Possible Injury Collision on Hwy 108 in Sierra Village

Sierra Village, CA…Traffic Update….Possible Injury Collision on Hwy 108 in Sierra Village. Please use caution in the area.. (Update…Mike Shevlin is reporting that it is a solo vehicle into a wood pile with a possible pin in.) Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00120 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr108 / Bonanza Dr Loc […]

Don’t Miss Lindsey Buckingham and Christine McVie at Ironstone!

Don’t Miss Lindsey Buckingham and Christine McVie at Ironstone!

Murphys, CA…Longtime members of Fleetwood Mac, Lindsey Buckingham and Christine McVie have joined together to record their first-ever album as a duo. Simply titled LINDSEY BUCKINGHAM/CHRISTINE McVIE, the 10-song album will be released by Atlantic Records this summer, followed by a run of special U.S. concerts. They are the start to a great second half […]

Detwiler Fire Morning Update, 74,083 acres, 15% Contained, 58 Residences, 60 minor Structures, 11 Residences Damaged and 6 Minor Structures Damaged, 3,834 Personnel Working Fire

Detwiler Fire Morning Update, 74,083 acres, 15% Contained, 58 Residences, 60 minor Structures, 11 Residences Damaged and 6 Minor Structures Damaged, 3,834 Personnel Working Fire

Mariposa, CA…Firefighters worked through the night establishing and reinforcing containment lines. Much of the fire is steep and rugged with areas difficult to access. Damage assessment crews have completed approximately 80% of their assessment of damaged and destroyed buildings. The weather is expected to be hot and dry with winds out of the West-Northwest. The […]

Detwiler Fire Afternoon Update, 70,096 acres, 10% contained, 45 Structured Burned, 6 Damaged, 1,500 Threatened, 3,181 Personnel Working Fire

Detwiler Fire Afternoon Update, 70,096 acres, 10% contained, 45 Structured Burned, 6 Damaged, 1,500 Threatened, 3,181 Personnel Working Fire

Mariposa, CA…Enough of the details have changed and also updated maps that have been released prompted us to do an afternoon update on the fire. We will also do one later tonight as well. The acreage increased due to an increase in fire activity late yesterday afternoon. Overnight, fire crews continued their work to establish […]

Stanislaus National Forest Enacts Temporary Fire Restrictions in High Hazard Areas

Stanislaus National Forest Enacts Temporary Fire Restrictions in High Hazard Areas

Sonora, CA…Due to high fire danger, the Stanislaus National Forest enacted temporary fire restrictions in High Hazard Areas on July 20, effective through the end of the official 2017 fire season. Included are the High Hazard Area map (Exhibit A), the Forest Order (Exhibit B) and the exemptions list (Exhibit C). Information on fire restrictions […]

Red Cross Operating Five Shelters for Detwiler Fire Evacuees

Red Cross Operating Five Shelters for Detwiler Fire Evacuees

Sacramento, CA…The Red Cross shelter at Groveland Community Hall is now closed. Evacuees who stayed at the Groveland facility have been relocated to the Mother Lode Fairgrounds. New evacuees in the area are encouraged to go to the fairgrounds for assistance. The American Red Cross is operating the following shelter locations for residents impacted by […]

2017 Annual Charity Classic Golf Tournament Sponsored by Sequoia Woods Country Club Men’s and Women’s Golf Clubs

2017 Annual Charity Classic Golf Tournament Sponsored by Sequoia Woods Country Club Men’s and Women’s Golf Clubs

Arnold, CA…On Sunday, August 20, 2017, at 1:00 PM, The Sequoia Woods Men’s and Women’s Golf Clubs, will sponsor the 2017 Annual Charity Classic Golf Tournament, at the Sequoia Woods Country Club, 1000 Cypress Point Dr., Arnold, CA Phone: (209) 795-1000 This year supporting: 1. Friends of the Calaveras Sheriff’s Office 2. The Sierra Nevada […]

Detwiler Fire Swells to 70,096 acres, 10% contained, 29 Structured Burned, 5 Damaged, 1,500 Threatened, 3,175 Personnel Working Fire

Detwiler Fire Swells to 70,096 acres, 10% contained, 29 Structured Burned, 5 Damaged, 1,500 Threatened, 3,175 Personnel Working Fire

Mariposa, CA…Today, fire behavior remained active. Firefighters faced high temperatures along with dry and drought stressed chaparral and grass. Steep and inaccessible terrain continue to challenge control lines. The fire encroaches on culturally and historically sensitive areas. The fire continues to threaten power lines to the S. of the incident which supply power to Yosemite […]

Angels Food & Sierra Hills Markets Weekly Specials Through July25th

Angels Food & Sierra Hills Markets Weekly Specials Through July25th

Angels Camp & Murphys, CA…For the best Deli Sandwiches in Calaveras County, come on in and treat yourself to the tastiest and freshest ‘made with love’ deli sandwiches around. Angels Food Deli, Text your order to 209.753.7331 Or You may call your order in to 209.736.4243 ext 14. Sierra Hills Market Deli, Text your order […]

Senator John McCain Facing Glioblastoma Battle

Senator John McCain Facing Glioblastoma Battle

Washington, D.C. ­– At the request of Senator John McCain (R-AZ) and his family, Mayo Clinic released the following statement today: “On Friday, July 14, Sen. John McCain underwent a procedure to remove a blood clot from above his left eye at Mayo Clinic Hospital in Phoenix. Subsequent tissue pathology revealed that a primary brain […]

Firefighters Hold the Detwiler Fire to 48,000 acres, 7% contained, 8 Structured Burned, 1 Damaged, 1,500 Threatened, 3,175 Personnel Working Fire

Firefighters Hold the Detwiler Fire to 48,000 acres, 7% contained, 8 Structured Burned, 1 Damaged, 1,500 Threatened, 3,175 Personnel Working Fire

Mariposa, CA…Today, fire behavior remained active. Firefighters faced high temperatures along with dry and drought stressed chaparral and grass. Steep and inaccessible terrain continue to challenge control lines. The fire encroaches on culturally and historically sensitive areas. The fire continues to threaten power lines to the S. of the incident which supply power to Yosemite […]

Evacuation Guidelines for Tuolumne County Residents

Evacuation Guidelines for Tuolumne County Residents

Sonora, CA…Types of Evacuations: In Tuolumne County there are three types of evacuation warnings. Implementation of one or the other is dependent upon the actual or potential danger to the affected population as determined by the Incident Command Staff or the Board of Supervisors. The Three Types of Evacuation are: Evacuation Advisory – Issued to […]

Detwiler Fire Evacuation Advisory and Warning South of Hwy 120

Detwiler Fire Evacuation Advisory and Warning South of Hwy 120

Sonora, CA…An evacuation advisory has been issued for the area south of Highway 120 to the county line, between Smith Station Road and the Town of Moccasin. An Evacuation advisory means there is a potential for evacuation and residents should start preparing for evacuation. An evacuation warning has been issued for the areas of Jackass […]