Nine Confirmed Fatalities In Oakland Warehouse Fire. Death Toll May Climb To As High As 40

Nine Confirmed Fatalities In Oakland Warehouse Fire.  Death Toll May Climb To As High As 40

Oakland, CA…The Oakland Police Department is supporting the Oakland Fire Department as they are conducting their investigation into the large structure fire at 1305 31st Avenue. Per the Oakland Fire Chief Teresa Deloach Reed: There are nine (9) known fatalities from this incident. At this time, an assessment is still being made of any additional […]

Arrest Made In Sheep Ranch Arson Fire

Arrest Made In Sheep Ranch Arson Fire

Sheep Ranch, CA…On 12/01/16 at 1:41 PM, Calaveras County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the 12000 block of Armstrong Road in Sheep Ranch for a structure Fire. Deputies arrived on scene and observed a single family home fully engulfed by fire. Christopher John Trotter (44 years old) of Sheep Ranch was contacted on scene and arrested […]

The President Implores Congress To Pass the 21st Century Cures Act

The President Implores Congress To Pass the 21st Century Cures Act

Washington, DC…Hi, everybody. On the first day of my administration, I promised to restore science to its rightful place. I told you we would unleash American innovation and technology to tackle the health challenges of our time. Over the last eight years, we’ve delivered on that promise in many ways, both big and small — […]

Calaveras High Seeks Scholarship Donations for Butte Fire Victims

Calaveras High Seeks Scholarship Donations for Butte Fire Victims

San Andreas, CA…If you are making a charitable donation this month, please consider giving to the Butte Fire Senior Scholarship. Given the impact of the fire on many of Calaveras High School’s students, we have established a scholarship for graduating seniors who lost their homes in the fire. Community members or organizations who would like […]

Stolen Trailer Recovered By CHP San Andreas

Stolen Trailer Recovered By CHP San Andreas

San Andreas, CA…On November 29, 2016, San Andreas CHP Officers were contacted by the victim of a trailer theft from August of 2016. They related that they located their 2003 HH Utility trailer for sale on a popular Facebook for sale page. They were able to provide identifying information about the trailer that led investigators […]

Bear Valley Leads The Central Sierra With Early Season Opening

Bear Valley Leads The Central Sierra With Early Season Opening

Bear Valley, CA…With their Thanksgiving Weekend opening the Bear Valley operations team proved their commitment to being a premier, family friendly resort.  Their investments in state of the art snowmaking equipment have proved that in good snow years and in not so good snow years they provide great snow conditions and one of the longest […]

New Improvements and Upgrades Enhance Patient Experience at Mark Twain Medical Center

New Improvements and Upgrades Enhance Patient Experience at Mark Twain Medical Center

San Andreas, CA…December 1, 2016- Mark Twain Medical Center (MTMC) adds a special glow to the recent lighting upgrade in its surgery suites with a $300,000-plus cost savings to the completed project. “This project creates a more comfortable environment for our patients and our surgeons,” says Certified Surgical Services Management Director Lynn Bartel, RN, BSN. […]

Winter Is Here. Come Up & Enjoy It At Bear Valley Cross Country & Adventure Company

Winter Is Here. Come Up & Enjoy It At Bear Valley Cross Country & Adventure Company

Bear Valley, CA…Paul Says..”Fourteen trails are open and groomed for cross country skiing and snowshoeing. The store is really nicely stocked up for all of your winter needs. Other details: Lessons and rentals available. Meadow Café, and tubing area not open yet, but please inquire about sledding options. Hope to see you soon!” Bear Valley […]

Traffic Update…Vehicle vs Power Pole On Longeway

Traffic Update…Vehicle vs Power Pole On Longeway

Soulsbyville, CA…CHP is reporting a vehicle vs a power pole on Longeway near Niagra River Dr. Pole was shifted but now lines are down. Please use caution for PG&E activity in the area…. Incident: 00342 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Longeway Rd / Niagra River Dr Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.003227 -120.262946 Close Detail Information 3:21 […]

Traffic Update….Collision On Hwy 49 Near Airport

Traffic Update….Collision On Hwy 49 Near Airport

San Andreas, CA…Traffic Update….Collision On Hwy 49 Near Airport Incident: 00193 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Sr49 / Carol Kennedy Dr Loc Desc: 49 AT OCONNELL Lat/Lon: 38.145943 -120.638864 Close Detail Information 3:10 PM 1 [2] SIL CAR VS TK Unit Information 3:14 PM 3 Unit Assigned 3:14 PM 2 Unit Enroute 3:37 PM 1 […]

The 2016 Soroptimist Teddy Bear Tea Brought Fun & Fairytales To Frogtown

The 2016 Soroptimist Teddy Bear Tea Brought Fun & Fairytales To Frogtown

Angels Camp, CA…Earlier this month the Soroptimist International of Calaveras County presented the 14th Annual Teddy Bear Tea. It was an afternoon of high tea, entertainment, crafts, and merriment with some of your favorite fairy tale characters and special guests! Soroptimist is an International volunteer organization for business and professional women working on projects that […]

Avery Has Its Community Christmas Tree For 2016

Avery Has Its Community Christmas Tree For 2016

Avery, CA…Avery Christmas Tree Lighting takes place every year on the day after Thanksgiving. Last Friday, at 5:30 pm the Avery Community gathered for refreshments, caroling, cookies and coffee/hot chocolate. Santa Claus was there and was available for pictures with the kids. The Tree lighting ceremony started at 6:00 pm with Santa even lending a […]

A Bit Of White Above 4,500 Feet Today Clearing Tonight Into Tomorrow

A Bit Of White Above 4,500 Feet Today Clearing Tonight Into Tomorrow

Bear Valley, CA…A bit of weather moves across the Northern Sierra Nevada today and then we clear for tomorrow. Today: Mostly cloudy. Numerous snow showers and scattered rain showers in the morning, then scattered rain and snow showers in the afternoon. Not as cool. Highs 28 to 40 higher elevations… 39 to 45 lower elevations. […]

14 Inches Of New Overnight Snow!! Bear Valley Weather & Update By Mattly Trent

14 Inches Of New Overnight Snow!!  Bear Valley Weather & Update By Mattly Trent

Bear Valley, CA…Hey Good People! 14″ of new overnight as of 5am!!!!!! As the system slowed a bit last night it dropped more snow than forecasted…..Currently still snowing at 5am and we could pick up another 1-3″ today. The high today is expected to be around 28F but I expect it to be a little […]

Traffic Update….Three Vehicle Collision On Hwy 108

Traffic Update….Three Vehicle Collision On Hwy 108

Twain Harte, CA…Traffic Update…CHP is reporting a non-injury collision where a Toyota, Infinity and another Toyota have gotten together on Hwy 108 near N. Tuolumne Road. Right near the snow line in most storms… Incident: 00412 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Sr108 / N Tuolumne Rd Loc Desc: WB SR108 AT TUOLUMNE Lat/Lon: 38.039236 -120.217612 […]

Traffic Update…Vehicle Down Embankment Off Of Hwy 49

Traffic Update…Vehicle Down Embankment Off Of Hwy 49

Angels Camp, CA…CHP is reporting a vehicle over the side of the embankment on Hwy 49 between Carson Hill & the Stevenot Bridge. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00199 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr49 / Redhill Rd Loc Desc: BTWN CL and CARSON HILL Lat/Lon: 38.036762 -120.509763 Close Detail Information 3:41 PM […]

Traffic Update….Fatality On Hwy 12

Traffic Update….Fatality On Hwy 12

San Andreas, CA…CHP & Emergency crews are working a fatal traffic collision on Hwy 12 near Central Hill. It was between a garbage truck and an SUV. One way traffic controls are in place and our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of those involved. !ncident: 00161 Type: Fatality Location: Sr12 / […]