Ranger District Front desks on Stanislaus National Forest are Closed Wednesday

Ranger District Front desks on Stanislaus National Forest are Closed Wednesday

Sonora, CA…The front desks at Calaveras, Summit and Mi-Wok Ranger Districts and the Forest Supervisor’s Office in Sonora will be closed Wednesday so employees may attend some vital training. Groveland Ranger District front desk will remain open thanks to assistance from volunteer staffers. All front desks on the Forest will reopen on Thursday for normal […]

Traffic Update….Minor Injury Rollover Collision Near Hwy 26 & Centennial Mine Road

Traffic Update….Minor Injury Rollover Collision Near Hwy 26 & Centennial Mine Road

West Point, CA…CHP is reporting a rollover vehicle collision near Hwy 26 & Centennial Mine Road. A vehicle rolled but is back on its’ wheels. A party was originally stuck in the vehicle but has since been freed. Please use caution in the area…. Incident: 00205 Type: Trfc Collision-Minor Inj Location: Sr26 / Centennial Mine […]

Congressman McClintock Praises Efforts on Detwiler Fire on House Floor:

Congressman McClintock Praises Efforts on Detwiler Fire  on House Floor:

Washington, DC…Mr. Speaker: I want to begin by saluting the more than 5,000 firefighters from 40 cooperating agencies that assembled under the coordination of CAlFIRE to battle the Detwiler fire that threatened Yosemite Valley and its gateway communities. I spent Saturday at the command centers in Mariposa and Merced Counties and what I saw is […]

The 2017 Ebbetts Pass Century is August 19th

The 2017 Ebbetts Pass Century is August 19th

Bear Valley, CA…The 10th Annual Ebbetts Pass Century Ride (EPC) is August 19, 2017 with four route lengths to challenge a variety of cyclists.  All rides start and finish in the small alpine village of Bear Valley, California at 7100 ft., and regardless which course you choose, you can expect great scenery, smooth roads, well stocked […]

President Trump at Presentation of Medal of Honor to Specialist Five James C. McCloughan, U.S. Army

President Trump at Presentation of Medal of Honor to Specialist Five James C. McCloughan, U.S. Army

Washington, DC…Thank you very much. Please be seated. Thank you, Chaplain Hurley. Secretary Mnuchin, Secretary Mattis, Secretary Shulkin, Senator Stabenow, Congressman Upton, and members of the Armed Forces: Thank you for joining us as we award our nation’s highest military honor to Specialist Five James C. McCloughan. Today, we pay tribute to a veteran who […]

In Honor of “National Night Out” Mark Twain Medical Center Invites First Responders To Breakfast or Lunch!

In Honor of “National Night Out” Mark Twain Medical Center Invites First Responders To Breakfast or Lunch!

San Andreas, CA…In honor of the nationally recognized “National Night Out” that happens each year on August 1, Mark Twain Medical Center is taking proactive steps to recognize Calaveras County’s first responders. They sent an invitation to local emergency personal to invite them to join them for a free breakfast or lunch at Mark Twain […]

Traffic Update….Minor Injury Collision in Sierra Village Area…Green 4Runner Fled Scene

Traffic Update….Minor Injury Collision in Sierra Village Area…Green 4Runner Fled Scene

Sierra Village, CA…CHP is reporting a monor injury collision near Hwy 108 & Bonanza. A Toyota 4Runner fled the scene….. Incident: 00379 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr108 / Bonanza Dr Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.074496 -120.173074 Close Detail Information 5:25 PM 6 [16] [Notification] [CHP]-PE CAL FIRE WILL BE ON BONANAZA AT SR108/ MINOR INJURIES […]

Sips, Sonatas & Surprises Wednesday, August 2, 2017, 7:00 PM at Bear Valley Music Festival

Sips, Sonatas & Surprises Wednesday, August 2, 2017, 7:00 PM at Bear Valley Music Festival

Bear Valley, CA…On Wednesday, August 2, join our wine expert Shelby French along with Festival resident artists Thalea String Quartet, for an evening exploring delightful pairings of wine and music. After creating a delightful ruckus at last year’s event, Opera Frontier is returning to add its own kind of flavor to the evening. Enjoy the […]

Big Trees Fitness Is Now Open For Summer Fun & Water Aerobics!

Big Trees Fitness Is Now Open For Summer Fun & Water Aerobics!

Arnold, CA…Make a splash of your own at the Pool at Big Trees Aquatic Fitness! Traditional Water Class Monday & Friday 11:30am. Aqua Zumba Wednesday 11:30am. Open Swim Daily 12:30pm – 5pm. Lap Swim Daily 8:00am – 11:30am. Big Trees Fitness 2116 Hwy 4, Arnold, CA. 209.795.9965 Big Trees Fitness Now Open In Arnold!! Swimming […]

National Night Out: A Salute to Those Who Keep Our Communities Safe ~ Op-Ed By Bill Wennhold

National Night Out: A Salute to Those Who Keep Our Communities Safe ~ Op-Ed By Bill Wennhold

Valley Springs, CA…Sometimes we take for granted the blessing we have here in Calaveras County. It is important to remember that the health and well-being of a community is up to all of us. Creating safe and thriving neighborhoods for our families is not an individual enterprise. It is important to be reminded of how […]

Fire Update…Twist Fire Holding at 180 Acres, Now 50% Contained

Fire Update…Twist Fire Holding at 180 Acres, Now 50% Contained

Jamestown, CA…Twist Fire at last report is holding at 180 acres and containment has risen to 50%. Unfortunately there was the loss of one home last night before firefighters could get the fire slowed down. Incident Information: Last Updated: July 31, 2017 1:00 pm Date/Time Started: July 30, 2017 4:28 pm Administrative Unit: CAL FIRE […]

Minor Injuries in Hwy 4 Head On Collision

Minor Injuries in Hwy 4 Head On Collision

Arnold, CA…A 16 year old Discovery Bay man was was traveling in a 1998 Saturn eastbound on SR-4 at County Club Drive at a stated speed of 60 MPH. An Arnold woman was stopped in a 2007 Toyota in the left turn lane on westbound SR-4 at Country Club Drive. For unknown reasons, the 16 […]

Traffic Update…Jackknifed Big Rig on Hwy 49 Near Tuttletown

Traffic Update…Jackknifed Big Rig on Hwy 49 Near Tuttletown

Tuttletown, CA….Traffic Update…Jackknifed Big Rig on Hwy 49 Near Tuttletown. Please use caution in the area…. Incident: 00123 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Sr49 / Tuttletown Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.990487 -120.461935 Close Detail Information 9:40 AM 6 [8] A61-002 VICS IS AWARE AND ENRT FROM THEIR YARD WITH THE BIG RIG TOW 9:31 AM […]

Fire Update….(Updated as of 8:58:pm) New Vegetation Fire off of Twist Road Quickly Climbs to 150 Acres some Mandatory Evacuations

Fire Update….(Updated as of 8:58:pm)  New Vegetation Fire off of Twist Road Quickly Climbs to 150 Acres some Mandatory Evacuations

Jamestown, CA…Well it is in the same general neighborhood as the Jacksonville Fire but now the Twist Fire is burning off of Twist Road. At last report it was up to the 50 acre range and lots of resources are inbound or on scene. Lots of “Move up and cover” activity as well as they […]

Walk on Water with Hobie Mirage Eclipse!! Get your Standup Leg Powered SUP at SNAC!

Walk on Water with Hobie Mirage Eclipse!! Get your Standup Leg Powered SUP at SNAC!

Arnold, CA…We had the pleasure to get a Hobie Mirage Eclipse demonstration from SNAC Arnold’s Max McCormick! Enjoy your time on the water with this fast, fun, human powered watercraft. They are perfect for Fun & Fitness. They are in stock now are ready for the lake!! Stand tall on the water aboard the Mirage […]

Thank You, Dr. Bill Griffin! Breakfast Reception on August 10th!

Thank You, Dr. Bill Griffin!  Breakfast Reception on August 10th!

San Andreas, CA…Thank You, Dr. Bill Griffin! Since April, 1989, Dr. Bill Griffin has served our community as a Radiologist, Chief of Staff, and Corporate Board Chair. Please join us in thanking Dr. Griffin for his dedication over the past twenty-eight years. We will have a breakfast reception on August 10th from 7 a.m. to […]

Traffic Update….Vehicle in Lane Blocking Traffic Hwy 4 Westbound Utica Grade

Traffic Update….Vehicle in Lane Blocking Traffic Hwy 4 Westbound Utica Grade

Murphys, CA…CHP is reporting a vehicle in Lane Blocking Traffic Hwy 4 Westbound Utica Grade. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00187 Type: Traffic Hazard Location: Sr4 / Broadview Ln Loc Desc: WB Lat/Lon: 38.145308 -120.449661 Close Detail Information 1:40 PM 2 [5] [Rotation Request Comment] 1039 SAM BERRI ————728-3931 1:39 PM 1 [4] […]

Traffic Update….Porta Potty Partially Clogging Lane on Near Hwy 49 & Poverty Gulch

Traffic Update….Porta Potty Partially Clogging Lane on Near Hwy 49 & Poverty Gulch

Mokelumne Hill, CA…CHP is reporting a porta potty partially blocking Hwy 49 near Poverty Gulch. Please use caution in the area. Incident: 00184 Type: Traffic Hazard Location: SR49 / Poverty Gulch Ct Loc Desc: 49/13 CURVES Lat/Lon: 38.297794 -120.722967 Close Detail Information 1:50 PM 3 [4] TO RHS 1:43 PM 2 [3] 49/NEILSON PORTA POTTY […]

Traffic Update….Possible Injury Collision on near Hwy 88 & Mormon Emigrant Trail

Traffic Update….Possible Injury Collision on near Hwy 88 & Mormon Emigrant Trail

Silver Lake, CA…CHP is reporting a possible injury collision on Hwy 88 near Mormon Emigrant Trail. Please use caution in the area…. Incident: 00122 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Mormon Emigrant Trl / Sr88 Loc Desc: 1 MILE WO Lat/Lon: 38.628149 -120.208637 Close Detail Information NO DETAILS Unit Information 10:48 AM 3 Unit Assigned 10:48 […]

Experience The Difference At Sonora Ford!

Experience The Difference At Sonora Ford!

Sonora, CA…We have a strong and committed sales staff with many years of experience satisfying our customers’ needs. Feel free to browse our inventory online, request more information about vehicles, set up a test drive or inquire about financing! If you don’t see what you are looking for, click on CarFinder, fill out the form, […]

Detwiler Fire Reaches 85% Containment, Repopulation Continues, Hot Spot Map Included

Detwiler Fire Reaches 85% Containment, Repopulation Continues, Hot Spot Map Included

Greeley Hill, CA…As the containment numbers continue to climb and resources are starting to be released we thought we would pass along last night’s heat maps. This will dictate today’s workload for helicopters and boots on the ground as they cool off the warm spots on the map. The official update from last night…”Last night […]

Jacksonville Fire Reaches 690 Acres, Now 60% Contained, Mandatory Evacuations Lifted

Jacksonville Fire Reaches 690 Acres, Now 60% Contained, Mandatory Evacuations Lifted

Jamestown, CA…The Jacksonville Fire scorched 690 acres yesterday and kept firefighters busy slowing it’s progress and protecting structures The mandatory evacuations have been lifted but some lingering road closures persist at Algerine at Wards Ferry and Lime Kiln at Wards Ferry. Let’s hope they can get through the hot temps of today without it flaring […]

A Stunning Estate, 744 Total Acres, 64 Vineyard Acres, Three Homes, State Water Rights & More! $3,600,000

A Stunning Estate, 744 Total Acres, 64 Vineyard Acres, Three Homes, State Water Rights & More! $3,600,000

Esmeralda Valley, CA…This is the lifestyle! Turnkey Operation. The property at Chatom Vineyards consists of 11 parcels totaling 744.22 acres. 64 planted acres with 13 grape varietals. 60 plus acres of plantable land, 356 acres farmstead currently used for cattle grazing. Many options for expanding agricultural interests. There are 2 ponds & a natural spring. […]