Hwy 26 Closed in Amador County

Hwy 26 Closed in Amador County

Pioneer, CA…A full closure of SR-26 remains in place for safety due to an unstable boulder identified during removal of fallen trees. SR-26 is closed from Defender Grade Road to Higdon Road. There is no ETO. Please seek alternate route. #Update resuming full closure of the highway for safety due to unstable boulder. No ETO. […]

The 50th Annual Bjornloppet XC Ski Race Weekend is April 15-16

The 50th Annual Bjornloppet XC Ski Race Weekend is April 15-16

Bear Valley, CA…Due to storm-related issues, the 50th Annual Bjornloppet XC Ski Race Weekend is rescheduled to April 15-16, 2023. We hope many of you can join this historic and challenging event. On the upside, California has one of the deepest snowpacks in recent memory. Therefore the Bear Valley Adventure Company anticipates a long spring […]

Proclamation of Local Emergency in Calaveras County Due to Storms

Proclamation of Local Emergency in Calaveras County Due to Storms

San Andreas, CA…Beginning on or about February 23, 2023, winter storms related to an atmospheric river system struck Calaveras County, bringing damaging winds, substantial precipitation including significant snowfall at higher elevations, and flooding, and this system continues to impact the County. John K. Osbourn, Director of Emergency Services, proclaimed that a local emergency exists throughout […]

Mornings with the One Percent™ Will Start at 9am Today! (Supervisors Meeting Replay is Below)

Mornings with the One Percent™ Will Start at 9am Today! (Supervisors Meeting Replay is Below)

Arnold, CA…Mornings with the One Percent™ is live weekday mornings from 7-10am. The premise for the show is that the USDA ranked all 3,142 counties or county equivalents in the USA on a livability or desirability scale based on factors such as climate, scenic beauty, bodies of water for recreation, humidity and much more. All […]

The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors are Back in Action Today

The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors are Back in Action Today

San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors are Back in Action Today. The full agenda is below… Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting 3/14/2023 8:00 AM Board of Supervisors Chambers 891 Mountain Ranch Road   San Andreas, CA 95249   Downloads:  Agenda  Agenda Packet  Video Call to Order Roll Call Closed Session Agenda 1. Pursuant to Govt. Code […]

Interior Department Substantially Reduces Scope of Willow Project

Interior Department Substantially Reduces Scope of Willow Project

Washington, DC…Today, the Interior Department issued a Record of Decision regarding the proposed Willow Master Development Plan in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska (NPR-A). The Department is substantially reducing the size of the project by denying two of the five drill sites proposed by ConocoPhillips, which is seeking to develop oil and gas leases it acquired beginning […]

Governor Newsom Issues Executive Order to Use Floodwater to Recharge and Store Groundwater

Governor Newsom Issues Executive Order to Use Floodwater to Recharge and Store Groundwater

Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom signed an executive order to enable local water agencies and other water users to capture water from the latest round of storms to recharge state groundwater supplies. The order suspends regulations and restrictions on permitting and use to enable water agencies and water users to divert flood stage water for the […]

Gary Fresno Joses, 1947 – 2023

Gary Fresno Joses, 1947 – 2023

Mountain Ranch, CA…Gary Fresno Joses, 75, of Mountain Ranch, loving Husband, Father, Grandfather, Brother, Uncle, and friend to many ascended to his heavenly home while surrounded by his family on Tuesday, March 7, 2023. Gary was born to Howard and Margaret Joses on October 2, 1947. He was the youngest of four children. Gary graduated […]

Withdrawal of Areas off the United States Arctic Coast of the Outer Continental Shelf from Oil or Gas Leasing

Withdrawal of Areas off the United States Arctic Coast of the Outer Continental Shelf from Oil or Gas Leasing

Washington, DC…Consistent with principles of responsible public stewardship, and (1) with due consideration of the irreplaceable marine and coastal environments — including for marine mammals, other wildlife, wildlife habitat, scientific research, and Alaska Native subsistence use — of the Beaufort Sea area of the Outer Continental Shelf; (2) independently with due consideration of the vulnerability […]

President Biden on Maintaining a Resilient Banking System

President Biden on Maintaining a Resilient Banking System

Washington, DC…Good morning, everyone. Before I leave for California, I want to briefly speak about what’s happening to Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank. Today, thanks to the quick action of my administration over the past few days, Americans can have confidence that the banking system is safe. Your deposits will be there when you […]

Yosemite to Remain Closed Through March 16 & Possibly Longer

Yosemite to Remain Closed Through March 16 & Possibly Longer

Yosemite, CA…Yosemite National Park will remain closed through Thursday, March 16—possibly longer. A partial reopening on March 17 is a best-case scenario. Another storm system is forecast starting today, with additional storms forecast next week, all of which could result in further impacts to the park. Conditions will be evaluated on a daily basis and […]

Traffic & Bovine Update….Cow Out Near Algerine Rd & Twist

Traffic & Bovine Update….Cow Out Near Algerine Rd & Twist

Jamestown, CA…Traffic & Bovine Update….Cow Out Near Algerine Rd & Twist Incident: 00152 Type: Animal Hazard Location: 12670 Algerine Rd Loc Desc: X TWIST Lat/Lon: 37.920741 -120.401769 Detail Information 10:36 AM 2 [3] 1039 61-1 10:33 AM 1 [1] 1 BRO COW Unit Information 10:54 AM 2 Unit Enroute 10:54 AM 1 Unit Assigned

Mornings with the One Percent™ Will Start at 9am Today! This Morning’s Replay is Below

Mornings with the One Percent™ Will Start at 9am Today!  This Morning’s Replay is Below

Arnold, CA…Mornings with the One Percent™ is live weekday mornings from 7-10am. The premise for the show is that the USDA ranked all 3,142 counties or county equivalents in the USA on a livability or desirability scale based on factors such as climate, scenic beauty, bodies of water for recreation, humidity and much more. All […]

Statement by the Department of the Treasury, Federal Reserve, and FDIC on SVB & Signature Bank Failures

Statement by the Department of the Treasury, Federal Reserve, and FDIC on SVB & Signature Bank Failures

Washington, DC — The following statement was released by Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen, Federal Reserve Board Chair Jerome H. Powell, and FDIC Chairman Martin J. Gruenberg: Today we are taking decisive actions to protect the U.S. economy by strengthening public confidence in our banking system. This step will ensure that the U.S. […]

Traffic Update….Jeep vs Power Pole, Jeep Landed in Back Yard off Red Corral Rd. Power Out in the Area

Traffic Update….Jeep vs Power Pole, Jeep Landed in Back Yard off Red Corral Rd.  Power Out in the Area

Pioneer, CA…Traffic Update….Jeep vs Power Pole, Jeep Landed in Back Yard off Red Corral Rd. Power Out in the Area Incident: 00204 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: 23364 Red Corral Rd Loc Desc: X OF DEAVERS Lat/Lon: 38.413502 -120.591758 Detail Information 4:29 PM 10 [14] [Rotation Request Comment] 1039 ATR 209-295-5270 4:28 PM 9 [13] […]

Hey Good People! Officially Over 600 Inches of Snow & More on Way!

Hey Good People!  Officially Over 600 Inches of Snow & More on Way!

Bear Valley, CA…Hey Good People! 6″ of new snow has fallen overnight bringing our season total to 604″!!!!!! Today winds will remain in the 20’s with some gusting to 30mph. 10-14″ of new snow is slated to fall today as the storm just keeps on giving. 6-10″ is expected to fall tonight with continued snowfall […]

Traffic Update….Vehicle vs Embankment Near Hwy 49 & Lombardi Dr

Traffic Update….Vehicle vs Embankment Near Hwy 49 & Lombardi Dr

Mokelumne Hill, CA…Traffic Update….Vehicle vs Embankment Near Hwy 49 & Lombardi Dr Incident: 00143 Type: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj Location: SR49 / Lombardi Dr Loc Desc: JSO LOMBARDI Lat/Lon: 38.241959 -120.713569 Detail Information 12:50 PM 9 [18] 49-1 VEH 1124 – POSS DRIVER PASSANGER AT GG X 49 12:50 PM 8 [17] [Rotation Request Comment] *** […]

Master Your Cross Country Skiing Skills at Bear Valley Adventure Company

Master Your Cross Country Skiing Skills at Bear Valley Adventure Company

Bear Valley, CA…A return of the popular cross country ski clinics with Judy Bettencourt. These clinics are designed to be taken as a series, or à la carte, and are open to all abilities with previous striding or skating experience. Visit our website for details and registration bvadventures.com/events This event repeats weekly every Sunday Thursday […]

Copper Cove Drive Emergency Road Closure

Copper Cove Drive Emergency Road Closure

Copperopolis, CA…Please be advised Calaveras County Public Works has issued a complete road closure of Copper Cove Drive between Black Creek Drive and Cheyenne Road due to severe road damage and flooding. The road will be reopened as soon as possible. Please use alternate routes to avoid the impacted area. If you have any questions […]

Chapel in the Pines Sunday Service, March 12th, 2023

Chapel in the Pines Sunday Service, March 12th, 2023

Arnold, CA…Chapel in the Pines is an Evangelical Covenant church located in the Sierra Nevada mountain community of Arnold, CA. Arnold is an attraction for many visitors due to the many recreation opportunities, such as Big Trees State Park, Bear Valley Ski Resort, Lake Alpine, Ebbetts Pass, and more. Our essential beliefs are summed up […]

A Bit of Wisdom from Lawrence Welk

A Bit of Wisdom from Lawrence Welk

Santa Monica, CA…Lawrence Welk, March 11, 1903 – May 17, 1992. American bandleader, who hosted The Lawrence Welk Show from 1951 to 1982. He was the Champagne Music King. “Freedom is without a doubt the greatest blessing we have in America so let us protect it and defend it with all our hearts and all […]

Tornado Warning Added to Thunderstorm Warning this Afternoon

Tornado Warning Added to Thunderstorm Warning this Afternoon

Arnold, CA…The National Weather Service in Sacramento has issued a Tornado Warning for Southwestern Tuolumne County in northern California South central Calaveras County in northern California Until 315 PM PST. At 236 PM PST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Tuttletown, or near Sonora, moving east at 25 mph. Tornado […]

Traffic Update….Possible Injury Overturned Vehicle vs Tree Collision Near Sr104 / Sr88

Traffic Update….Possible Injury Overturned Vehicle vs Tree Collision Near Sr104 / Sr88

Ione, CA…Traffic Update….Possible Injury Overturned Vehicle vs Tree Collision Near Sr104 / Sr88 Incident: 00198 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr104 / Sr88 Loc Desc: UPPER JACKSON VALLEY JSO SR88 Lat/Lon: 38.330046 -120.906954 Detail Information 2:34 PM 8 [10] 1039 TO FINCHS 209-274-2266 2:33 PM 7 [9] A94-003 20 FT OFF RDWY 2:33 PM 6 […]