Jackson/Mokelumne Hill, CA…Fire is burning in the Mokelumne River drainage as well as south of hwy 26 towards the Calaveras River Drainage. Fire is burning in multiple directions due to local wind patterns and topography. Amador- El Dorado CAL FIRE is being assisted by the Sacramento Regional Type III Incident Management Team. A CAL FIRE […]
San Andrea, CA…Due to the fire off highway 26 and the resulting power outages, school will not be in session on Thursday at Mokelumne Hill, West Point, and Rail Road Flat Elementary Schools. Bus routes in those areas will not be operating so Toyon Middle School and Calaveras High School students from those areas will […]
Sutter Creek, CA – Amador County Public Health advises community members that because of smoke from the Butte Fire air quality may be unsafe. Those with chronic health conditions, young children, pregnant women and elderly adults should especially be aware and take protective measures. If you smell or see smoke, take these steps to protect […]
Jackson/Mokelumne Hill, CA…Fire is burning in the Mokelumne River drainage as well as south of hwy 26 towards the Calaveras River Drainage. Fire is burning in multiple directions due to local wind patterns and topography. Amador- El Dorado CAL FIRE is being assisted by the Sacramento Regional Type III Incident Management Team. A CAL FIRE […]
Jackson/Mokelumne Hill, CA…The Butte Fire has surged to 1,200 acres and has Firefighters working hard in our area. Below is the latest from Calfire and below that is the latest on traffic from CHP. There are evacuations on both sides of the Modelumne river and Hwy 26 is closed from Hwy 49 on up to […]
Mokelumne Hill, CA…We just checked in with TCU Command and Lisa Williams confirmed that the Butte Fire has now jumped the Mokelumne River and is firmly established on the southern wall of the river. Unfortunately more to follow…
Jackson, CA….The Butte Fire is now at officially at 100 acres. There are localized road closures and fire outages have been reported. Up to 7,000 customers are now without electricity due to the fire. Fire is also reportedly heading towards the Electra Power House. At last report there has been some spotting across the river. […]
Jackson, CA….Initial acreage reports have the Butte Fire at 50 acres. Smoke output is still on the rise so this will probably grown larger. Lots of resources on ground and air are working protecting threatened structures in the fire area and also trying to keep one of the two fires making up the Butte Fire […]
Jackson, CA…Firefighters on ground and air have been working a fire on Butte Mountain Road. Initially there was a structure threat. They are throwing lots of resources at it. One barn may have been lost and of paramount importance is trying to keep this one from getting a foothold in Mokelumne River Drainage. Please use […]
San Francisco, CA…Apple® today announced iPhone® 6s and iPhone 6s Plus, the most advanced iPhones ever, adding a powerful new dimension to iPhone’s revolutionary Multi-Touch™ interface. The new iPhones introduce 3D Touch, which senses force to enable intuitive new ways to access features and interact with content. iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus feature Retina® […]
West Point, CA…On 9/8/15 at approximately 1650 hours, CHP responded to a solo motorcycle collision with major injuries, on State Route 26 at Toloma Court. A 53 year old Amador City man was traveling westbound on State Route 26 at Toloma Court and an unknown rate of speed, and for unknown reasons, rode off of […]
Angels Camp, CA….Angels Camp City Council recently made the decision to scale back their funding of Christmas events. The Angels Camp Business Association had to face the real possibility of not being able to fund all of their traditional Christmas events in Angels Camp this year. The Bank of Stockton came through with a $2,500 […]
Copperopolis, CA…LOST!! Digger is 14 years old and wandered away in Copperopolis on 9/5/15. He is very unstable on his legs and has a few health problems. He is overweight and barks a lot for treats, but has a lot of people that love him and are desperate to find him! If you find Digger […]
Sonora, CA….Firefighters are making good progress on the Oak Fire. It has reached 50% containment. Let’s hope that as temps heat up today the fire behaves. The first morning update is enclosed… Steve Leontie Photographer www.leontie.com Oak Fire Incident Information: Last Updated: September 9, 2015 6:44 am Date/Time Started: September 8, 2015 1:23 pm Administrative […]
Arnold, CA…The Club House Is Back At Chapel In The Pines. Elementary School Families – You’re Invited! This Saturday, Sept. 12 @6:30pm. Where Kids Bring Their Parents To Church. ChapelInThePines.org 209.795.1064
San Andreas, CA…The latest activity logs for the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Deputies are enclosed… We would like to Thank Signal Service for Sponsoring our Law Enforcement Category! Daily_Log_09-07-2015 Daily_Log_09-06-2015 Daily_Log_09-05-2015 Daily_Log_09-04-2015 Daily_Log_09-03-2015 Daily_Log_09-02-2015 Daily_Log_09-01-2015 Daily_Log_08-31-2015 Daily_Log_08-30-2015 Daily_Log_08-29-2015 Daily_Log_08-28-2015 Daily_Log_08-27-2015 Daily_Log_08-26-2015 Daily_Log_08-25-2015
Washington, DC…”Today the Government of Iraq announced that Iraq has conducted its first counter-ISIL air operations using F-16 fighter aircraft. We commend the Iraqi Air Force for its successful use of this cutting edge aircraft in the international campaign to degrade and ultimately defeat ISIL. The first four aircraft purchased by the Government were delivered […]
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Poughkeepsie, NY…In the 2016 race for the White House, businessman Donald Trump leads his Republican rivals in the early caucus and primary states of Iowa and New Hampshire. Trump has improved his standing among potential Republican voters in both crucial GOP contests. In Iowa, Trump, 29%, leads the crowded GOP field, and retired neurosurgeon Ben […]
Washington, DC…Hello, everybody. I hope most of you are gearing up for a long weekend with family and friends – maybe some barbeques, road trips, or fantasy drafts. But I wanted to take a moment to talk to you about the real meaning of Labor Day – a day we set aside every year to […]
Arnold, CA…Since 1990 Jon Ellis has had a dream of a great, upscale, custom home community on the beautiful 180 acre Cedar Ridge property. He and his wife Anne have kept pursuing this dream against what have at times been significant odds. Their patience, perseverance and faith have paid off. The property is a former […]
Kings Canyon National Park, CA…We checked in with TCU Command and they confirmed that most of the smoke in our area today is Rough Fire drift smoke. The Rough Fire has grown to 85,894 acres and is currently the largest active fire in California. There are 1,967 personnel currently assigned to the Rough Fire. Containment […]
Bear Valley, CA…The picturesque setting of Alpine County, California is the location of the exciting 23rd annual Bear Valley Triathlon. The popular central Sierra Labor Day Weekend tradition will be held on Sunday morning, September 6 (day before Labor Day Monday), at Bear Lake, in Bear Valley Village. Nestled in a beautiful mountain location, the […]
Copperopolis, CA….Starting his Week CalTel is now the official music sponsor. Nicholas Lefler will entertain the crowd with music so good it will add flavor to everything you buy. !New Vendors Murphys Mustard Co, Maddies Children’s Boutique, Mother Lode Kettle Korn, Vintage Heart Handcrafted Soaps , Lotions, Candles and Decor and more are new vendors […]
Murphys, CA…On September 4th at approximately 1:55pm a 74 year old Fair Oaks woman was driving her 2012 Toyota RAV4 eastbound eastbound near upper Upper Utica Powerhouse Road. She allowed her Toyota to veer left from the eastbound lane of Hwy 4, cross the double yellow lines and into the oncoming westbound lane. She traveled […]
Copperopolis, CA…The mother daughter team of Sarah Brown and Debbie Aksland, recently made a dream of theirs come true and opened a Home Decor store in Copperopolis, CA. They sell refinished furniture pieces, new, old and fun as well as candles and other gift accessories. They refinish the furniture themselves in their warehouse, where they […]
Angels Cmap, CA…The Fabulous Off Brothers will be rocking the Farmers Market this Friday night! The Fabulous Off Brothers are a local favorite, so get ready to get up and dance! Don’t forget to bring your blankets and lawn chairs to relax and enjoy! At the Market Have you tasted all of the delicious food […]
Sonora, CA…CHP is reporting two incidents in Tuolumne County right now. The most serious is a major injury accident on Phoenix Lake Road where a head on collision neer Phoenix Lake Road & Expedition Dr. The second is a vehicle vs a pole near Carter & Woolworth Street. The pole is still upright but can’t […]
Bear Valley, CA…We’ve got so much to see and do! The Lodge is hosting Brian Jirka Sunday evening in the Cathedral Lounge beginning at 6pm. Bring your dancing shoes! The Creekside Bistro & Bar is open for dining from 5pm – 9pm, Thursday-Sunday evenings. Come and enjoy a relaxing fireside dinner on the deck. Sky High […]
