Gavin Brummund Memorial Trail Run 2016 Video

Arnold, CA…The Inaugural Gavin Brummund Memorial Trail Run kicked off what organizers hope will be an annual event honoring local men and women who serve their country and especially those who have fallen in that service. The Sierra Nevada Logging Museum parking lot was the launching point for runners to take to the trails including […]

Bear Valley, CA…The fire grew 133 acres and is now at 352 acres with moderate fire behavior and minimal smoke production. The fire burnt around a large granite face which accounts for a large portion of the 133 acre growth. Crews will continue to secure the western edge of the fire with assistance of the […]

Angels Camp, CA…Clarence “Smokey” Spreadborough, Aug. 22, 1928 – Aug. 27, 2016. Born in Monterey, CA, moved to Calaveras County, where his mother was born. He and his siblings attended the little two room school house in Altaville and Bret Harte High. Smokey was a Teamster Truck Driver for 40 years, starting with Blagen Lumber […]

Mountain Ranch, CA…Kenneth Eino Hirvonen, 37, passed away in a tragic construction accident on Friday August 19th in Mountain Ranch, CA. Kenny was born September 20th 1978 in Mission Hills, CA to Arto and Jeanne Hirvonen. Kenny was currently living in Sutter Creek, CA working as a general contractor and had recently received his Bachelors […]

Murphys, CA…Richard Earl Hansen, 92, died in San Andreas on Monday, August 22, 2016 of complications following a stroke. He was born on September 25, 1923 in St. Paul, MN to Eyvind and JoHannah Hansen. He is survived by his wife, Nancy, of Murphys, CA, his sister Betty, his son, Eric, and his daughter, Tina. […]

Avery, CA…Our blueberry milkshakes are so good!! Coop’s is great place to people watch and indulge in tasty treats. Served everyday all day! Open 6-6! Treat yourself to our Mochas, Cooperchino our blended coffee drink as well. You can call ahead at 209.822.3967 and your order will be ready & waiting.

Angels Camp & Sonora, CA…“Do any of these faces look familiar?! When you visit Pinnell’s, our team makes sure your project gets completed with the same care we would do to our own home! For 4 generations Pinnell’s has been in the flooring industry and has been serving the tri-county area for over 40 years! […]

San Andreas, CA…There are no road closures related to the Willow Fire, north east of San Andreas, however there will be lots of activity in the area with the cleanup and containment. Avoid the area and/or use extra caution if you must travel in the area. The photo above was taken by CHP Officer John […]

San Andreas, CA…Hogan was driving her vehicle eastbound on Mountain Ranch Rd. For an unknown reason the right rear tire became flat and the rim was in contact with the roadway while she was driving. The rim was causing a shower of sparks that was igniting the grass shoulder of the roadway. A witness behind […]

Washington, DC…Earlier this year, I got a letter from a South Carolina woman named Ashley, who was expecting her third child. She was, in her words, “extremely concerned” about the Zika virus, and what it might mean for other pregnant women like her. I understand that concern. As a father, Ashley’s letter has stuck with […]

Murphys, CA…As an Independent Financial Advisor with Quest Capital Strategies, Inc., Brian enjoys helping people with their investment needs. Anticipating the effects of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Brian gained certification through Covered California Healthcare Exchange and manages this segment of business through HealthMarkets, Inc. Brian feels his life experiences prepare him well […]

San Andreas, CA…Peace Officers with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) Tuolumne – Calaveras Unit determined that a vehicle driving on Mountain Ranch Road, sparked several fires. These fires have so far ultimately burned approximately 450 acres of vegetation. Renee Hogan was arrested by the California Highway Patrol at the eastern […]

San Andreas, CA…Willow Fire Incident Information as of August 28, 2016 6:30 pm. The fire was appearantley started by a vehicle and was reported at. 1:07 pm. It is off Willow Creek Rd & Mountain Ranch Rd, east of San Andreas. Acres Burned – Containment: 450 acres – 15% contained Evacuations: A mandatory evacuation order […]

San Andreas, CA….Out of area tankers have been released from the Willow fire and our local tankers 82 & 83 are now on load n hold at Columbia Air Attack Base. They have not called forward progress stopped but it’s rate of spread had dropped to a crawl. Great Job Everyone!!!

Groveland, CA…USFS & State Firefighters are responding to a vegetation fire with possible structure threat on Cherry Lake Road. Last traffic just before post said they may have it contained but equipment still inbound..

San Andreas, CA…Evacuation Center is being opened at the San Andreas Town Hall at 24 Church Hill Rd San Andreas. Red Cross will be staffing and can accommodate small domestic animals.

San Andreas, CA….CHP is reporting a vegetation fire near Mountain Rand and Calaveritas Roads. Will update if needed…hopefully not. Let’s be careful out there. Updated at 1:27pm. fire has grown to 15-20 with structure threats and Mountain Ranch Road will be closed while they battle the blaze. Update as of 1:52pm…Some residents in the fire […]

Copperopolis, CA…Almost Blue Jazz Trio will be here to entertain during our Sunday Market at The Square! Head on our to Market at The Square 10-3pm today! Farm fresh fruits and veggies, Gourmet Cheeses, Hummus, Nuts, Assorted Crafts, and more! Market At The Square runs 10-3pm every Sunday through October! For new vendor info please […]

Jamestown & Copperopolis, CA…CHP is reporting overturned vehicles near Hwy 108 & Hwy 120 in Tuolumne County. In Copperopolis CHP is reporting another overturned vehicle near Little John & Copper Cover Drive. Please use caution and expect delays in these areas… Incident: 00607 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr108 / Sr120 Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.891064 […]

Arnold, CA…Don’t Miss Chains Required Tonight At Sequoia Woods

Valley Springs, CA…On 8-26-16 at about 1100hrs the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Department served a search warrant on the 2000 block of Danaher in Valley Springs as part of an investigation into a concentrated cannabis lab. It was determined during the investigation that the suspect had been using butane to manufacture concentrated cannabis. Several items collected […]

Bear Valley, CA..The fire is currently 199 acres with low to moderate fire behavior. The fire will be moderated by helicopter bucket drops to minimize fire spread. The following trails may be impacted by smoke: Jackson Canyon, Frog Lake, Lake Valley (Camp Irene), Underwood Valley Trailhead (TH), Woodchuck TH, and Sandy Meadow TH. This fire […]

Copperopolis, CA…Are you ready for a FUNTASTIC evening here at The Square?!! Get your dancing shoes out it’s going to be a party with one of our favorites, Journey Revisited at 7pm! If interested in being a vendor, please contact Hamilton for more information (khamilton@castlecooke.com / 209.785.9700). Additional details are available at www.CopperopolisTownSquare.com. Copperopolis Town […]

San Andreas, CA…Yesterday shortly after noon a 94 year old Valley Springs man sustained minor injuries when a Valley Springs woman who is probably younger than some of his shirts, lost control of her vehicle and went into a spin. He tried to avoid the young whippersnapper but was unsuccessful. Youthful drivers these days & […]

Arnold, CA…Fire Fighters on ground and air are responding to a reported 40 x 40 spot fire in the White Pines Lake are. Please use caution in the area…

Jackson Hole, WY…The Global Financial Crisis and Great Recession posed daunting new challenges for central banks around the world and spurred innovations in the design, implementation, and communication of monetary policy. With the U.S. economy now nearing the Federal Reserve’s statutory goals of maximum employment and price stability, this conference provides a timely opportunity to […]

Arnold, CA…Fire Update….Vehicle Fire In Big Trees Market Parking Lot. No reported threat to vegetation but if you hear trucks moving…EPFD is on the way.

Sonora, CA…Jeanne Higgins, Stanislaus National Forest Supervisor, signed the Decision Memo (DM) for the Wrights Creek Plantations Healthy Forest Restoration (Wrights Creek HFR) project on the Mi-Wok Ranger District, Stanislaus National Forest (STF) on August 9, 2016, and the first timber sale opportunity Thommy Wright Timber Sale:began advertisement on August 24, 2016 The Wrights Creek […]

Washington, DC…Attention taxpayers (aka just about everyone)! Kiplinger has released its ranking of the best and worst states for taxes. Kiplinger’s fourth annual Tax Map—available at Kiplinger.com/links/taxmap—reveals income taxes, sales taxes, gas taxes, “sin” taxes (for products such as alcohol and tobacco) and other tax rules and exemptions across all 50 states and Washington, D.C. […]