Butte Fire Recovery Town Hall Meeting – San Andreas Town Hall – 9/24

Butte Fire Recovery Town Hall Meeting – San Andreas Town Hall – 9/24

San Andreas, CA…Butte Fire Recovery, Town Hall Meeting – San Andreas Town Hall – 9/24. Town Hall Meeting for Butte Fire Victims: Town Hall, San Andreas – Thursday, 9/24/2015 – 6:00 PM. Burn Debris assessment, removal, disposal and certification. Storm water runoff treatments on public and private lands affected by the fire. Health and human […]

Murphys to Markleeville – “The Schedule” – September 25 to October 3

Murphys to Markleeville – “The Schedule” – September 25 to October 3

Arnold, CA…“The Schedule” is published every Thursday by the Bear’s Lair and includes everything happening from Murphys to Markleeville.  For more detailed info visit The Schedule.  Please come by and pick one up or contact Bear’s Lair at info@epvc.org to have your event included in “The Schedule.”   The Schedule Murphys to Markleeville September 25 – October 3 Ongoing […]

CHS Black Cat-a-thon Special – September Only!

CHS Black Cat-a-thon Special – September Only!

Calaveras Humane Society’s annual Black Cat-a-thon Special is underway​ and will be over soon​! During the month of September the adoption donation for “Parlor Panthers” who are black or mostly black ​is significantly reduced! Our black cats will be off the market for the month of October to avoid any associations with Halloween, so this […]

Shop Local! Sierra Hills, Angels Food & Sierra Hills Natural Food Markets. Weekly Specials Through September 29 & Celebrate Fall

Shop Local! Sierra Hills, Angels Food & Sierra Hills Natural Food Markets. Weekly Specials Through September 29 & Celebrate Fall

Murphys & Angels Camp, CA… Sierra Hills, Angels Food & Sierra Hills Natural Food Markets have been part of the Calaveras community since 1935. High Quality, Great Customer Service and Great Hometown Prices. “We are dedicated to providing the best to our customers. ” – Mike Croshaw Click Above For Their Weekly Savings. Do you […]

The Angry Serb Farm Thanks Local Families For Heroic Efforts During The Recent Fires

The Angry Serb Farm Thanks Local Families For Heroic Efforts During The Recent Fires

Mokelumne Hill, CA… My husband and I live in Mokelumne Hill, CA and own a small 5 acre farm called Angry Serb Farms. We have sheep, goats, turkeys, two sweet livestock guardian dogs and three hogs…two of which are very very pregnant. On Thursday, September 10th, we spent our 12 year anniversary being rescued by […]

Mountain House Man Arrested After High Speed Chase

Mountain House Man Arrested After High Speed Chase

Jamestown, CA…Felimon Santos from Mountain House was arrested after a high speed chase that ended when he laid his motorcycle down. Today at approximately 1:27pm, CHP Officer McDaniel observed a red motorcycle traveling in excess of the posted 55 mph speed limit, eastbound on SR-120 east of La Grange Road. Officer McDaniel attempted to stop […]

The Concours d’ Elegance Goes On & The Kautz Family Salutes The 4-H & FFA Youth!

The Concours d’ Elegance Goes On & The Kautz Family Salutes The 4-H & FFA Youth!

Murphys, CA…Dear Friends and Supporters of the Concours d’Elegance at Ironstone Vineyards. First and foremost I wanted to let you all know that after a very brave fire fight by so many fire men and women the Butte Fire in under control and the sky’s are clear. The staff at Ironstone has been working on […]

Butte Fire Tuesday Morning Update 84% Containment, 475 Homes & 343 Outbuildings Lost

Butte Fire Tuesday Morning Update 84% Containment, 475 Homes & 343 Outbuildings Lost

San Andreas, CA…The Damage Assessment team is continuing to work diligently and has re-classified the structures destroyed to a more accurate estimate. Fire behavior remained minimal within the fire perimeter. Firefighters continue mop-up operations to increase containment lines. Smoke may continue to impact the affected fire areas and surrounding communities. Donations may be sent to […]

New Fall Fashions at The Clothes Mine!

New Fall Fashions at The Clothes Mine!

Angels Camp, CA…The Clothes Mine in Angels Camp has great fashionable pieces to get your wardrobe ready for Fall! We are located in historic downtown Angels Camp and are open everyday from 10am-6pm. Stop by or give us a call at 209.890.7932. We look forward to seeing you! The Clothes Mine 1262 South Main Street […]

Butte Fire Tuesday Morning Update 80% Containment, 545 Homes & 356 Outbuildings Lost

Butte Fire Tuesday Morning Update 80% Containment, 545 Homes & 356 Outbuildings Lost

San Andreas, CA…Firefighters battling the Butte Fire have pushed the containment to 80% The number of homes lost held steady and the number of damaged and destroyed structures is currently under review with FEMA. Fire behavior remained minimal within the fire perimeter. Firefighters continue mop-up operations to increase containment lines. Smoke may continue to impact […]

Dale Franklin Robitaille 1953 – 2015

Dale Franklin Robitaille 1953 – 2015

Valley Springs, CA…Dale Franklin Robitaille was born on March 5th, 1953 in Phoenix Arizona He was 62 years old. He was a professional painter and passed away at his home in Valley Springs on September 12. He was a member of the Valley Springs Church of Christ. SURVIVORS Children: Leah Robitaille & Raymond Robitaille Brothers: […]

Vehicle Into Power Pole Sparks Vegetation Fire

Vehicle Into Power Pole Sparks Vegetation Fire

Jamestown, CA…On September 18th, a vehicle into a power pole sparked a 1 1/2 acre vegetation fire. Details are below… September 18, 2015 15-CATCU 009931 CAL FIRE TUOLUMNE COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT CAL FIRE Tuolumne/Calaveras Unit Fire Report Fax #: 754-1959 or call 754-3831 Location (Town, street address, intersection, etc.) PERRICONE ROAD CROSS HIGHWAY 120, PEORIA, […]

Dr. Michael T. Romano Jr, 1950 – 2015

Dr. Michael T. Romano Jr, 1950 – 2015

Mokelumne Hill, CA… Dr. Michael T. Romano Jr, age 65, of Mokelumne Hill, Ca lost his battle with cancer early Saturday morning, September 12. His wife, Connie, and his stepchildren, Tom, Chris, Mandy, Crystal, and Grandson Connor were with him in Modesto after he and Connie were evacuated from their home by the Butte wildland […]

Governor Brown Requests Presidential Major Disaster Declarations for Valley and Butte Fire Recovery Efforts

Governor Brown Requests Presidential Major Disaster Declarations for Valley and Butte Fire Recovery Efforts

Sacramento, CA…In letters to President Barack Obama, Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today requested Presidential major disaster declarations for the state following the Valley Fire and Butte Fire, which have scorched more than 145,000 acres, taken lives and destroyed thousands of homes and structures.  A Presidential Major Disaster Declaration triggers the release of federal funds […]

Governor Walker Exits 2016 Presidential Race

Governor Walker Exits 2016 Presidential Race

Madison, WI…Governor Walker’s statement on exiting the race for the Whitehouse. “As a kid, I was drawn to Ronald Reagan because he was a Republican and a conservative. But most of all, I admired him because of his eternal optimism in the American people. That thought came into my head when we were all standing […]

Butte Fire Fundraiser At Allison James Realty In Murphys Raises Over $15,000

Butte Fire Fundraiser At Allison James Realty In Murphys Raises Over $15,000

Murphys, CA…Last Weekend’s Butte Fire Fundraiser Rummage & Bake Sale was a HUGE Success in Murphys. “Today will go down as one of the most amazing, happy and humble days of my life! So proud of my two Daughters Nicole Jones and Kelsey smith. They helped spear head this amazing community fundraiser which raised $15,108.06 […]

Janice Marie Raaka 1939 – 2015

Janice Marie Raaka Born: September 18, 1939 Utica, NY Entered into Rest: West Point August 21, 2015 Jackson CA Passed away of natural causes Age: 75 She was a High school grad. Janice had been a receptionist at Joe Kerley body shop Her hobbies were: Crocheting, making blankets and men  Among her Survivors are: Her […]

Weekly Presidential Address: It’s Time for Congress To Pass a Responsible Budget

Weekly Presidential Address: It’s Time for Congress To Pass a Responsible Budget

Washington, DC… Remarks of President Barack Obama, “Hi, everybody. It’s hard to believe, but it was seven years ago this week that one of Wall Street’s biggest investment banks went bankrupt, triggering a meltdown on Wall Street and the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression. And in the months that followed, millions of Americans […]

USDA Offers Help to Fire-Affected Farmers and Ranchers

USDA Offers Help to Fire-Affected Farmers and Ranchers

Washington, DC…The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reminds farmers and ranchers affected by the recent wildfires in Alaska, California, Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Washington State that USDA has programs to assist with their recovery efforts. The Farm Service Agency (FSA) can assist farmers and ranchers who lost livestock, grazing land, fences or eligible trees, bushes […]

An Update On Filing Fire Damage Claims From State Farm

An Update On Filing Fire Damage Claims From State Farm

San Andreas, CA…As the devastating Northern California wildfires continue to burn – the Valley and Butte Fires have destroyed thousands of acres and hundreds of homes- at State Farm we would like to remind customers the steps they can follow to seek assistance. What to Expect from the Claims Process Customers who have suffered damage […]

Aire Serve Is Ready To Serve Your Air Quality & Comfort Needs, Including A Post Butte Fire Tune Up

Aire Serve Is Ready To Serve Your Air Quality & Comfort Needs, Including A Post Butte Fire Tune Up

Valley Springs, CA…Our hearts go out to the entire community the past few weeks, and especially to those who have lost their homes in the recent fires. Sam, who many of you know, is a board member of the Calaveras Consolidated Fire Protection District. He has a couple of tops and safety checks he wants […]

Neighbors Building For Neighbors 50% Off Butte Fire Recovery Ad Specials

Neighbors Building For Neighbors 50% Off Butte Fire Recovery Ad Specials

Arnold, CA…If you are a Local Building or Home improvement provider, you or someone you know probably lost a home in the Butte Fire! You can help them rebuild with Homes, Garages & Outbuildings better than the ones they lost. One of the best ways to help our local economy recover is for labor, lumber, […]

Local Telecomm Companies Bring Mountain Ranch Community Back Online

Local Telecomm Companies Bring Mountain Ranch Community Back Online

Mountain Ranch, CA…Local telecomm companies REM Net Communications (REM) and CCT Telecomm (CCT) have deployed free Wi-Fi access and phones to the local Mountain Ranch community devastated by the Butte Fire. In addition to the homes and outbuildings destroyed, the Butte Fire wiped out all phone, Internet, and power to the small community. ‘I went […]

Butte Fire Monday Morning Update 74% Containment, 545 Homes & 356 Outbuildings Lost

Butte Fire Monday Morning Update 74% Containment, 545 Homes & 356 Outbuildings Lost

San Andreas, CA…As the Damage Assessment Teams make their rounds the number of homes verified as lost continues to climb. We jumped another 10 homes yesterday to 545 and 356 outbuildings. Fire behavior remained minimal within the fire perimeter. Firefighters continue mop-up operations to increase containment lines. Smoke may continue to impact the affected fire […]