CDCR Inmate Firefighter Dies of Injuries When Tree Comes Down

CDCR Inmate Firefighter Dies of Injuries When Tree Comes Down

Sacramento, CA…The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) today announced that an inmate firefighter has died as the result of injuries sustained while working on a fire line in Humboldt County. The firefighter, Matthew Beck, 26, was leading a crew that was clearing brush to contain a fire in the Hoopa area. He suffered […]

Traffic Update….Major Injury Collision Near Hwy 49 & Bell Road

Traffic Update….Major Injury Collision Near Hwy 49 & Bell Road

Nashville, CA…CHP is reporting a major injury collision near Hwy 49 & Bell Road. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00434 Type: Trfc Collision-Major Inj Location: Sr49 / Bell Rd Loc Desc: SR49 JSO BELL Lat/Lon: 38.538954 -120.847361 Close Detail Information 11:12 PM 7 [17] [Rotation Request Comment] 1039 RORY’S TOW 209-245-6674 11:11 PM […]

What’s Happening in Murphys this Week Through May 29 2017

What’s Happening in Murphys this Week Through May 29 2017

Murphys, CA…What’s Happening in Murphys this Week Through May 29 2017. Planning to spend a Saturday shopping in Murphys? 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 […]

Nickolay Dodov Foundation Fundraiser June 10th At Outer Aisle

Nickolay Dodov Foundation Fundraiser June 10th At Outer Aisle

Bear Valley, CA…The Nickolay Dodov Foundation is part of a nationwide movement to educate youth and all-age winter sports enthusiasts to stay safe in winter environments. Over the last 10 winters an average of 39 people died in avalanches each winter in North America. We believe providing educational presentations of the avalanche awareness program Know […]

Caltrans Joins Forces With Veterans to Combat Litter

Caltrans Joins Forces With Veterans to Combat Litter

Sacramento, CA…  In the last fiscal year, Caltrans spent over $67 million picking up litter along state highways, that’s enough litter to fill almost 9,000 garbage trucks, and now veterans are joining the battle to combat this chronic problem.   In this Caltrans News Flash, members of the new Caltrans Veterans Outreach Program help clean […]

Traffic Update…Vehicle Off Roadway & Vehicle Vs Pole

Traffic Update…Vehicle Off Roadway & Vehicle Vs Pole

Mokelumne Hill, CA…CHP is reporting couple of incidents at this time. A vehicle was driving recklessly before heading off the roadway near Hwy 26 and Campo Seco Turnpike. The second is a Subaru vs a pole near Hwy 26 and Jesus Maria. Please use caution in these areas… Incident: 00229 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: […]

Calaveras Community Foundation Supports Meals-on-Wheels!

Calaveras Community Foundation Supports Meals-on-Wheels!

San Andreas, CA…Calaveras Community Foundation awarded Common Ground Senior Services a $10,000 check to help support the Meals-on-Wheels program in Calaveras County. This support comes at a crucial time when there is so much uncertainty as to the future of funding at the federal level for programs aimed at assisting older adults to remain safely […]

Ebbetts & Sonora Passes to Remain Closed an Additional 3 to 5 Weeks

Ebbetts & Sonora Passes to Remain Closed an Additional 3 to 5 Weeks

Bear Valley, CA… The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has announced that Ebbetts Pass/State Route 4 (SR-4) and Sonora Pass/SR-108 will not open for Memorial Day weekend. While Caltrans always strives to have these mountain passes open by the holiday weekend, the impact from one of California’s wildest winters in decades is requiring a massive […]

Traffic Update…Possible Injury Collision Near Hwy 108 & Lower Twain Harte Drive

Traffic Update…Possible Injury Collision Near Hwy 108 & Lower Twain Harte Drive

Twain Harte, CA…CHP is reporting a possible injury collision near Hwy 108 & the lower Twain Harte Drive intersection. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00357 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Twain Harte Dr / Sr108 Loc Desc: LOWER TWAIN HARTE ENTR Lat/Lon: 38.039236 -120.217612 Close Detail Information NO DETAILS Unit Information 2:38 PM […]

Services On June 17th For Michael O’Keefe 1939 to 2017

Services On June 17th For Michael O’Keefe 1939 to 2017

Mountain Ranch CA…Michael O’Keefe 12-15-39 to 5-11-17 (77 years old). Born to Betty and Bill O’Keefe in Prairie Village, Kansas. This “hayseed” came to California by way of a scholarship to Stanford in Electrical Engineering. He transferred over to UC Berkeley for Police Science, then became a Berkeley police officer (later Inspector) for many years. […]

Jerry Douglas Presents The Earls of Leicester at Twisted Oak Winery May 27th

Jerry Douglas Presents The Earls of Leicester at Twisted Oak Winery May 27th

Vallecito, CA…Twisted Oak Winery is pleased to announce the next concert of our 2017 Twisted Folk Concert Series – Jerry Douglas Presents The Earls of Leicester. “Jerry Douglas! Jerry (freakin’) Douglas!!” said winery owner Jeff Stai. “I’ve been a fan for years, and I know there are a lot of folks who feel the same […]

The 2017 Sequoia Woods Country Club Saturday Patio Parties

The 2017 Sequoia Woods Country Club Saturday Patio Parties

Arnold, CA…Make plans to join the fun at Sequoia Woods Country Club Saturday Patio Parties! Saturday May 27 Saturday September 2 JILL & the GIANTS. Saturday July 1 Saturday August 5 CHAINS REQUIRED. 2017 Saturday Patio Parties. Music & Food, Buffet Dinner from 6-7pm Live Music & Dancing from 7:30–10:30 pm. General Public: $30. Members: […]

CCWD Applauds Supervisor Decision on Blagen Road Bridge

CCWD Applauds Supervisor Decision on Blagen Road Bridge

San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Water District joined many members of the Arnold community at the Calaveras County Board of Supervisors meeting Tuesday in urging the Board to purchase a temporary bridge to cross a damaged section of Blagen Road near White Pines Park. Major storm damage in January 2017 made the portion of the […]

Calaveras Door of Hope Announces the 3rd Annual “Heroes Fun Run” and Family Fun Day May 27th, 2017 at Ironstone Vineyards

Calaveras Door of Hope Announces the 3rd Annual “Heroes Fun Run” and Family Fun Day May 27th, 2017 at Ironstone Vineyards

Murphys, CA…Calaveras Door of Hope is hosting a Fun Run and Family Day on May 27, 2017. The Heroes Fun Run will be located at Ironstone Vineyards’ Amphitheatre. The Heroes Fun Run offers three options to participate in: a 5k run, 10k run, or a 2 mile walk. There will also be a party in […]

Feather Is Missing! Have You Seen Her?

Feather Is Missing!  Have You Seen Her?

Arnold, CA…Hello. Our dog was lost this morning on her walk. We were out in Penny Pines, by the Cedar Center Entrances. Her name is Feather, she is a black and white German Shorthair Pointer. She has ticking down her body and a long tail. She is microchipped. She is very sweet and shy with […]

Big Trees Fitness Opening In Time For Summer!! Preview Tours This Weekend On Saturday & Sunday!!

Big Trees Fitness Opening In Time For Summer!!  Preview Tours This Weekend On Saturday & Sunday!!

Arnold, CA…In a great addition to the entire Arnold ares it is exciting to announce that Big Trees Fitness is bringing a full service fitness club back to life in Arnold just in time for summer! You many have seen crews working on the health club facility and they have completed enough repairs and upgrades […]

Traffic Update…Collision On Rail Road Flat Road

Traffic Update…Collision On Rail Road Flat Road

Mountain Ranch, CA…CHP is reporting a collision in Rail Road Flat Road just past the Golden Spur. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00214 Type: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj Location: 6579 Railroad Flat Rd Loc Desc: JUST PAST GOLDEN SPUR Lat/Lon: 38.256390 -120.520775 Close Detail Information 2:09 PM 1 [1] LBL POSS BESIDE THE RD […]

The Outhouse Collection Giant Memorial Day Weekend Sale!

Arnold, CA…The Outhouse Collection Giant Memorial Day Weekend Sale Huge savings this weekend only. Our warehouse has been cleaned out and our shelves have been emptied for our giant parking lot sale. Take advantage of savings that start at 50% off. Furniture, gifts, decor and clothing will be greatly reduced. Friday May 26th through Sunday […]

California Highway Patrol’s Memorial Weekend MEP Starts At 6:01pm The Friday

California Highway Patrol’s Memorial Weekend MEP Starts At 6:01pm The Friday

Sacramento, CA…Memorial Day weekend is the traditional start of summer and a time when many families and travelers will be on the go. California Highway Patrol (CHP) officers will take to the roads throughout the holiday weekend and will be working to save lives through seat belt education and enforcement. To help ensure the safety […]

Guardrail Work Continues On Hwy 108

Guardrail Work Continues On Hwy 108

Tuolumne County – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform one-way traffic control on eastbound and westbound State Route 108 (SR-108) from SR-49 to Old Wards Ferry Ward for guardrail work. Crews will be working Sunday, May 21, 2017, through Friday, May 26, 2017, from 9:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m. This is part of […]

CTC Approves $328 Million in New Transportation Funding

CTC Approves $328 Million in New Transportation Funding

Stockton, CA…In an effort to rebuild and maintain California’s infrastructure, the California Transportation Commission (CTC) has allocated $328 million to 88 transportation projects that will alleviate traffic delays, repair aging roads and bridges and encourage bicycling and walking. This includes 41 biking and pedestrian projects throughout the state that will receive $35.8 million in allocations […]

Traffic Update….Vehicle vs Embankment Near Hwy 120 & Hardin Flat Road.

Traffic Update….Vehicle vs Embankment Near Hwy 120 & Hardin Flat Road.

Buck Meadows, CA…CHP is reporting a vehicle vs and embankment with the vehicle still stuck in the embankment near Hwy 120 & Hardin Flat Road. Please use caution in the area…. Incident: 00230 Type: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj Location: SR120 / Hardin Flat Rd Loc Desc: EB SR120 1 MI JEO YOSEMITE LAKES Lat/Lon: 37.812113 -119.904437 […]