Community Fun Day At Turner Park

Community Fun Day At Turner Park

San Andreas, CA….​Free Char-Grilled Lunch, Live Music, Carnival Games, Inflatables, Door Prizes, Free Sno-Cones, Photo Booth, Field Games and more! The festivities begin at 10 AM with a special, family-friendly program at the Turner Park Gazebo. If you arrive and register by 10:10 am you will be registered for the awesome door prizes that will […]

South Fork Fire Mandatory Evacuation Order for Residents of Wawona

South Fork Fire Mandatory Evacuation Order for Residents of Wawona

Wawona, CA…Evacuation order is for all areas east of Highway 41 along Chilnualna Falls Rd. and Forest Dr. Residents and visitors must vacate by 4:00 pm today. Red Cross Shelter at Tenaya Lodge. Community meeting will be held at Tenaya Lodge at 6PM. Fire activity increased yesterday primarily due to downdraft winds from thunderstorms. The […]

Temporary Fire Restrictions in Place at Moore Creek on Stanislaus National Forest

Temporary Fire Restrictions in Place at Moore Creek on Stanislaus National Forest

Sonora, CA…Fire restrictions are in effect in the Moore Creek area on Calaveras Ranger District, effective from August 18, 2017 through the end of the official 2017 fire season. Hot temperatures and heavy winter rains allowed grasses and other shrubs grow tall and then dry out, increasing the danger of fire in the area. Stanislaus […]

Long Term Lane Closure on Hwy 49 from Angels Creek to the Calaveras/Tuolumne County Line

Long Term Lane Closure on Hwy 49 from Angels Creek  to the Calaveras/Tuolumne County Line

CALAVERAS COUNTY — The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform various road construction work on State Route 49 (SR-49) from Angels Creek to the Calaveras/Tuolumne county line. Work will occur as follows: A long-term lane closure will be in effect with one-way traffic control on northbound and southbound SR-49 from Angels Creek to Centennial […]

Paving & Shoulder Work on Hwy 4 in Murphys & Angels Camp Areas

Paving & Shoulder Work on Hwy 4 in Murphys & Angels Camp Areas

CALAVERAS COUNTY — The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform various road construction work on State Route 4 (SR-4) from SR-49, in Angels Camp, to Apple Blossom Drive in Murphys. Work will occur as follows: One-way traffic control on eastbound and westbound SR-4 from SR-49 to Davis Ranch Road beginning Sunday, August 20, 2017, […]

Construction From on Hwy 4 from Upper Moran to Big Trees State Park

Construction From on Hwy 4 from Upper Moran to Big Trees State Park

CALAVERAS COUNTY — The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform one-way traffic control on eastbound and westbound State Route 4 from Upper Moran Road to Calaveras Big Trees State Park entrance for construction activities. Work will begin Monday, August 21, 2017, through Friday, August 25, 2017, from 6:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. Motorists should […]

Paving on State Route 108 from Via Estate/Rancho Poquitos to Draper Mine Road

Paving on State Route 108 from Via Estate/Rancho Poquitos to Draper Mine Road

Tuolumne County – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will conduct one-way traffic control on State Route 108 from Via Estate/Rancho Poquitos to Draper Mine Road for paving. Crews will be working Sunday, August 20, 2017, through Friday, August 25, 2017, from 8:00 p.m. until 5:00 a.m. Motorists should expect 15 minute delays. This work […]

Construction Continues on James E. Roberts Bridge

Construction Continues on James E. Roberts Bridge

Tuolumne County – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform one-way traffic control on eastbound and westbound State Route 120 at the James E. Roberts Bridge in Tuolumne County for bridge work. The bridge will be under one-way traffic control through the project’s completion in November 2017. Motorists should expect 10 minute delays. This […]

Paving Near Hwy 108 & Peaceful Oak Road

Paving Near Hwy 108 & Peaceful Oak Road

Tuolumne County – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will be performing one-way traffic control on eastbound and westbound State Route 108 at Peaceful Oak Road for paving. Work will begin Sunday, August 20, 2017, through Friday, August 25, 2017, from 8:00 p.m. until 5:00 a.m. Motorists should expect 10 minute delays. Work is scheduled […]

Ramp Closure & Paving SR-108 to SR-49

Ramp Closure & Paving SR-108 to SR-49

Tuolumne County – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will close the northbound connector ramp from State Route 108 (SR-108) to SR-49 for pavement work. This closure will occur approximately 2 miles west of Lime Kiln Road/South Washington Street. Crews will be working Sunday, August 20, 2017, through Friday, August 25, 2017, from 8:00 p.m. […]

Paving on SR-49 from Chicken Ranch Road to Eastbound SR-108

Paving on SR-49 from Chicken Ranch Road to Eastbound SR-108

Tuolumne County – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform one-way traffic control on northbound and southbound State Route 49 (SR-49) from Chicken Ranch Road to eastbound SR-108 for paving operations. Work will begin Sunday, August 20, 2017, through Friday, August 25, 2017, from 8:00 p.m. until 5:00 a.m. Motorists should expect 10 minute […]

Paving on Hwy 88 from Tragedy Springs Road to the Amador/Alpine County Line

Paving on Hwy 88 from Tragedy Springs Road to the Amador/Alpine County Line

Amador County – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will be performing one-way traffic control on eastbound and westbound State Route 88 from Tragedy Springs Road to the Amador/Alpine County line for paving work. Work will begin Monday, August 21, 2017, through Friday, August 25, 2017, from 6:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Motorists should expect […]

Paving on SR-16 from SR-49 to the Sacramento/Amador County Line

Paving on SR-16 from SR-49 to the Sacramento/Amador County Line

Amador County – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform one-way traffic control on eastbound and westbound State Route 16 (SR-16) from SR-49 to the Sacramento/Amador County line for paving operations. Work will begin Monday, August 21, 2017, through Friday, August 25, 2017, from 6:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. Motorists should expect 15 minute […]

Paving on Hwy 88 From Fort Jackson Creek to Silver Drive

Paving on Hwy 88 From Fort Jackson Creek to Silver Drive

Amador County – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will be performing one-way traffic control on eastbound and westbound State Route 88 from Fort Jackson Creek to Silver Drive for paving work. Work will begin Monday, August 21, 2017, through Friday, August 25, 2017, from 6:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Motorists should expect 15 minute […]

Calaveras County Public Access TV Studio PATV Schedule Through August 24th

Calaveras County Public Access TV Studio PATV Schedule Through August 24th

San Andreas, CA…Calaveras Community TV is located in San Andreas, CA. We are a non-profit organization which helps facilitate the local studio and air original community programming to your home. The goals for PEG Access Television are to promote free speech, foster diverse points of view, encourage communications, create opportunities, encourage artistic expression, expand educational […]

Caltrans District 10 Road Report Through August 26th

Caltrans District 10 Road Report Through August 26th

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….Hit & Run No Injuries But Victims Blocking

Traffic Update….Hit & Run No Injuries But Victims Blocking

Columbia, CA….CHP is reporting a non-injury hit & run in the Columbia area. The details are below and we will refrain from trying to read between the lines…. Incident: 00522 Type: Hit and Run No Injuries Location: 22460 S Airport Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.024281 -120.416225 Close Detail Information 6:46 PM 5 [19] BF FOLLOWED […]

Melissa Lynn Cortez-Earl 1975 – 2017

Melissa Lynn Cortez-Earl 1975 – 2017

Valley Springs, CA…Melissa Lynn Cortez-Earl Born April 5th, 1975 in Fresno ,Ca. , Age 42 Passed away August 13th , 2017 at home with her family at her side. She is survived by her husband of 25 years, John W. Earl and her children Marissa Earl,Megan Earl and John W. Earl Jr. of Valley Springs.Three […]

Calaveras Big Trees Association’s “A Day in the Park” is August 19th

Calaveras Big Trees Association’s “A Day in the Park” is August 19th

Arnold, CA…Calaveras Big Trees Association Presents A Day in the Park on Saturday, August 19, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Bring your family and friends to a fun-filled afternoon of music by the local favorite, Magnolia Rhythm Trio. They will be performing from 12 – 2 at the Campfire Center. Delicious barbecue will be […]

President Donald J. Trump on the Elevation of Cyber Command

President Donald J. Trump on the Elevation of Cyber Command

Washington, DC…I have directed that United States Cyber Command be elevated to the status of a Unified Combatant Command focused on cyberspace operations. This new Unified Combatant Command will strengthen our cyberspace operations and create more opportunities to improve our Nation’s defense. The elevation of United States Cyber Command demonstrates our increased resolve against cyberspace […]

2nd Annual Red Dirt & Gold Dust Music Fest returns to the Mother Lode Five national bands to be showcased at all-day event

2nd Annual Red Dirt & Gold Dust Music Fest returns to the Mother Lode Five national bands to be showcased at all-day event

Angels Camp, CA…Grab a cowboy hat and low-back lawn chair or blanket and settle under the shade of heritage oaks at the 2nd Annual Red Dirt and Gold Dust Music Fest, Saturday, August 19th at the Calaveras County Fairgrounds. “This is going to be an incredible day — five bands playing the best of Red […]

Stunning 5 Bedroom, 4 Bath Green Horn Creek Home on Rock Forge Loop

Stunning 5 Bedroom, 4 Bath Green Horn Creek Home on Rock Forge Loop

Angels Camp, CA…LOCATION, LOCATION. Indulge yourself in this custom 5 bedroom 4 bath home on an oversized, private lot, overlooking the 1st green and 2nd fairway of the Greenhorn Creek Golf Course. Built by Ron Barrett Construction, this home is a masterpiece. The remodeled large chefs kitchen leads to an oversized open dining room and […]

Traffic Update…Solo Vehicle Into a Ditch Near Sr108 / Tulloch Dam Rd

Traffic Update…Solo Vehicle Into a Ditch Near Sr108 / Tulloch Dam Rd

Jamestown, CA….CHP is reporting a solo vehicle that has spun and ended up in a ditch near Sr108 / Tulloch Dam Rd. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00074 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Sr108 / Tulloch Dam Rd Loc Desc: EB BTWN TULLOCH DAM AND J59 Lat/Lon: 37.839200 -120.626055 Close Detail Information 6:45 […]

Equality, Justice and the First Amendment ~ Anthony D. Romero, ACLU Executive Director

Equality, Justice and the First Amendment ~ Anthony D. Romero, ACLU Executive Director

Washington, DC…For all people of good will — regardless of party affiliation, race, creed, or color — the events that took place this weekend in Charlottesville were sickening and deeply disturbing. Several clear themes emerged for me this weekend. And while they are pretty obvious, I thought I would share them with the broader ACLU […]