Detwiler Fire Update, 75,500 acres, 50% Contained, 63 Residences Destroyed, 1 Commercial Building Lost, 67 Minor Structures Burned, 13 Residences Damaged and 8 Minor Structures Damaged, 4,756 Personnel Working Fire.

Detwiler Fire Update, 75,500 acres, 50% Contained, 63 Residences Destroyed, 1 Commercial Building Lost, 67 Minor Structures Burned, 13 Residences Damaged and 8 Minor Structures Damaged, 4,756 Personnel Working Fire.

Mariposa, CA…Last night firefighters continued to complete and improve direct and secondary fire lines. Fire still making minimal uphill runs in tall grass and chaparral. There have been several minor changes to evacuation orders and road closures (please see full list below). Weather is expected to remain above 100 degrees with low humidity. We ask […]

Traffic Update….Collision Near Hwy 26 & Silver Rapids

Traffic Update….Collision Near Hwy 26 & Silver Rapids

Valley Springs, CA…CHP is working a collision near Hwy 26 & Silver Rapids. Please use caution in the area. Incident: 00081 Type: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj Location: Sr26 / Silver Rapids Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.158984 -120.846278 Close Detail Information 7:31 AM 3 [4] ** PK VS OLDER SW *** 7:31 AM 2 [3] PK VS […]

Meet and Greet California Governor Candidate Delaine Eastin and Lieutenant Governor Candidate Eleni Kounalakis on Sunday, July 23rd

Meet and Greet California  Governor Candidate Delaine Eastin and Lieutenant Governor Candidate Eleni Kounalakis on Sunday, July 23rd

Murphys, CA…Delaine Eastin, Candidate for California Governor and Eleni Kounalakis, Candidate for California Lieutenant Governor Will be at Hovey Winery, 350 Main Street, Murphys, California at 4:00 pm. About Delaine Eastin: Throughout her career, Delaine Eastin has been a leader who has never been afraid to stand up to bullies on behalf of what is […]

Angels Camp Resident Arrested for Animal Cruelty, Animal Neglect, Theft of an Animal, and Conspiracy

Angels Camp Resident Arrested for Animal Cruelty, Animal Neglect, Theft of an Animal, and Conspiracy

Angels Camp, CA….On 07/22/17 the Angels Camp Police Department was contacted by a Calaveras County Animal Services employee, who believed that one of the missing dogs, Casper, may be in their custody. The dog in their custody was confirmed to be Casper, after the victim was notified and positively identified him. Further investigation revealed that […]

Detwiler Fire Evening Update, 75,500 acres, 40% Contained, 63 Residences Destroyed, 1 Commercial Building Lost, 67 Minor Structures Burned, 13 Residences Damaged and 8 Minor Structures Damaged, 4,489 Personnel Working Fire.

Detwiler Fire Evening Update, 75,500 acres, 40% Contained, 63 Residences Destroyed, 1 Commercial Building Lost, 67 Minor Structures Burned, 13 Residences Damaged and 8 Minor Structures Damaged, 4,489 Personnel Working Fire.

Mariposa, CA…Today firefighters continued to construct and reinforce fire lines. Due to successful suppression efforts, repopulation is continuing as directed under the incident repopulation plan. An additional fire camp was opened to support the Northern branches of the fire. We ask the public to exercise caution and remember that, “One Less Spark-One Less Wildfire”. We […]

Need a Vacation? New Melones Lake Marina is Ready to Help with a Day or Stay On The Lake!!

Need a Vacation? New Melones Lake Marina is Ready to Help with a Day or Stay On The Lake!!

Angels Camp, CA…New Melones Lake Lovers! Now is the time to book your reservations for a fun filled summer. It is incredibly important to book your boating reservations early to ensure there will be a rental waiting for you. We have Party Cruisers, Super Cruisers, Patio Boats, Fishing Boat, Wave Runners, Kayaks, Paddle Boards, Hydro […]

President Trump’s Weekly Address on Made in America Week

President Trump’s Weekly Address on Made in America Week

Washington, DC….My fellow Americans, On Monday, I signed a Presidential Proclamation declaring this to be “Made in America Week.” We believe that our country is stronger, safer, and more prosperous when we make more of our goods and our products right here in the USA. When we purchase products Made in America, the wealth, revenue […]

The John Jorgenson Quintet at Twisted Oak July 22nd

The John Jorgenson Quintet at Twisted Oak July 22nd

Vallecito, CA…Twisted Oak Winery is pleased to announce the next concert of our 2017 Twisted Folk Concert Series – The John Jorgenson Quintet. “The John Jorgenson Quintet are on the short list of our most requested artists to bring back,” said winery owner Jeff Stai. “The John Jorgenson Quintet is known as one of the […]

Detwiler Fire Morning Update, 75,200 acres, 30% Contained, 60 Residences Destroyed, 1 Commercial Building Lost, 63 Minor Structures Burned, 13 Residences Damaged and 7 Minor Structures Damaged, 4,489 Personnel Working Fire.

Detwiler Fire Morning Update, 75,200 acres, 30% Contained, 60 Residences Destroyed, 1 Commercial Building Lost, 63 Minor Structures Burned, 13 Residences Damaged and 7 Minor Structures Damaged, 4,489 Personnel Working Fire.

Mariposa, CA…The 4,489 strong fire fighting army that has been assembled to battle this fire now has the upper hand and are working hard on putting the Detwiler in the history books. There is a long, long way to go but this does seem like an apt place to insert a Churchill quote…”Now this is […]

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 […]