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 […]

Wildfire Smoke Warning: Detwiler Fire Air Quality Advisory

Wildfire Smoke Warning: Detwiler Fire Air Quality Advisory

Sutter Creek, CA – Some areas of Amador County are experiencing heavy smoke due to drift from the Detwiler fire burning in Mariposa County. Continued low visibility and degraded air quality can be expected in valley areas. The National Weather Service forecasts that smoke patterns will likely be shifting over the next few days. Amador […]

Detwiler Fire Swells to 45,724 acres, 7% contained, 8 Structured Burned, 1 Damaged, 1,500 Threatened

Detwiler Fire Swells to 45,724 acres, 7% contained, 8 Structured Burned, 1 Damaged, 1,500 Threatened

Mariposa, CA…Today, firefighters experienced extreme and aggressive fire behavior with active crowning, short- range spotting and uphill runs. The communities of Hunters Valley, Bear Valley, Catheys Valley, Mormon Bar, The Town of Mariposa , Mount Bullion, Yaqui Gulch/Aqua Fria areas and Hornitos continue to be threatened. The fire encroaches on culturally and historically sensitive areas. […]

New Red Cross Emergency Shelter Locations for Detwiler Fire

New Red Cross Emergency Shelter Locations for Detwiler Fire

Mariposa, CA…The American Red Cross of the Central Valley has opened five shelter locations for residents impacted by the Detwiler Fire: 1. EV Free Church, 50443 High School Road, Oakhurst, CA 2. Sierra Vista Presbyterian Church, 39696 Hwy 41, Oakhurst, CA 3. Mountain Christian Center, 40299 Hwy 49, Oakhurst, CA 93644 4. Cesar Chavez Junior […]

Fire Update…Vegetation Fire in Ponderosa Hills Area

Fire Update…Vegetation Fire in Ponderosa Hills Area

Sonora, CA…Multiple engines are working a vegetation fire in the Ponderosa Hills area. Please use caution for fire fighting equipment moving in the area…. Incident: 00564 Type: Report of Fire Location: Ponderosa Way / N Tuolumne Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.998960 -120.230621 Close Detail Information 9:05 PM 3 [10] FIRE IN THE AREA OF PONDEROSA […]

Detwiler Fire To Pass 20,000 Acres Soon (Or Already Has Since Last Official Estimate)

Detwiler Fire To Pass 20,000 Acres Soon (Or Already Has Since Last Official Estimate)

Mariposa, CA…Fire activity continued to grow throughout the night due to ample fuel, and steep terrain. Today firefighters expect unfavorable weather conditions and aggressive fire behavior. The communities of Hunters Valley, Bear Valley, and Hornitos continue to be threatened as the fire encroaches on culturally and historically sensitive areas. Traffic along HWY 41 & 49 […]

Traffic Update…Another Injury Collision on Hwy 88 Today

Traffic Update…Another Injury Collision on Hwy 88 Today

Jackson, CA…CHP is reporting an injury collision near Hwy 88 & Sutter Creek Ranchos. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00372 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr88 / Sutter Creek Ranchos Rd Loc Desc: EB SR88 Lat/Lon: 38.343950 -120.864682 Close Detail Information 5:44 PM 5 [6] JWO MONUMENT / CLEARING RDWY 5:42 PM 4 […]

What’s Happening in Murphys this Week – July 18 through July 30, 2017

What’s Happening in Murphys this Week – July 18 through July 30, 2017

Murphys, CA…Try out the Saturday Hopper bus service running between Valley Springs and Arnold with stops in Murphys! Saturdays in Murphys – Walking Tours of Historic Downtown Murphys are available at no charge (donations gratefully accepted) on Saturday mornings at 10am leaving from the Old Timers Museum. Please contact Jo Sanders at 209-728-3072 to confirm […]