The Caldor Fire Now 191,607 Acres, 16% Contained, 669 Structures Destroyed, 3,904 Personnel

The Caldor Fire Now 191,607 Acres, 16% Contained, 669 Structures Destroyed, 3,904 Personnel

Grizzly Flats, CA…The top map is the NASA/USFS heat map.  In the heat map you can tell it burned across Hwy 89 and is racing behind South Lake Tahoe on the ridge towards Heavenly Ski Resort.  Yesterday Sierra at Tahoe today Heavenly & Kirkwood?  Time will tell.  On the southern leg the fire has crossed […]

Traffic Update….Minor Injury Collision Near Sr49 / Columbia Way

Traffic Update….Minor Injury Collision Near Sr49 / Columbia Way

Sonora, CA…Traffic Update….Minor Injury Collision Near Sr49 / Columbia Way Incident: 00154 Type: Trfc Collision-Minor Inj Location: Sr49 / Columbia Way Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.000679 -120.383574 Detail Information 11:44 AM 6 [21] [Notification] [CHP]-Problem changed from 1179-Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt to 1181-Trfc Collision-Minor Inj [Shared] 10:51 AM 5 [13] [Rotation Request Comment] 1039 VICS TOWING 209-532-4523 […]

Mornings with the One Percent™ Live Weekdays 7-10am, This Morning’s Replays are Below!

Mornings with the One Percent™ Live Weekdays 7-10am,  This Morning’s Replays are 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 […]

Calaveras Conserves Water Conservation Partnership Severe Drought and Water Conservation Update

Calaveras Conserves Water Conservation Partnership Severe Drought and Water Conservation Update

San Andreas, CA…As California is currently faced with a historic drought, Calaveras Conserves is encouraging all Calaveras County residents to use water wisely to maximize supplies and protect our water reserves in the event of yet another dry winter. Although no mandatory state conservation measures have been imposed, state officials are calling on all Californians […]

President Biden in Briefing on Hurricane Ida

President Biden in Briefing on Hurricane Ida

Washington, DC…Good afternoon, everybody. We’re waiting for a few more people to get on, but we’re going to get started if that’s okay with you all. And thanks for joining me. I’m here — the FEMA Director is on. FEMA Director Criswell — she’s on. And I’m here with my senior advisor and boy who […]

USDA Forest Service Temporarily Closing All California National Forests for Public Safety

USDA Forest Service Temporarily Closing All California National Forests for Public Safety

Vallejo, CA…August 30, 2021. To better provide public and firefighter safety due to the ongoing California wildfire crisis, USDA Forest Service Pacific Southwest Region is announcing a temporary closure of all National Forests in California. This closure will be in effect from Aug. 31, 2021 at 11:59 p.m. through September 17, 2021 at 11:59 p.m. […]

Human Remains Found & Hazardous Conditions Awaiting Those Returning Home After Washington Fire Says Tuolumne Sheriff’s Office

Human Remains Found & Hazardous Conditions Awaiting Those Returning Home After Washington Fire Says Tuolumne Sheriff’s Office

Sonora, CA…Starting at NOON today, Golden Dove and Silver Pine residents were able to return with proof of address. For all those returning to the area of the fire where homes/structures have been destroyed. DO NOT REMOVE ASH AND DEBRIS. The county is working with various state and federal partners to establish a process for […]

Some Caldor Fire Evacuation Orders Downgraded and Evacuation Warnings Lifted as of August 30, 3:26pm on Western Edge

Some Caldor Fire Evacuation Orders Downgraded and Evacuation Warnings Lifted as of August 30, 3:26pm on Western Edge

Grizzly Flats, CA…Caldor Status Updates as Evacuation Orders Downgraded and Evacuation Warnings Lifted (August 30, 3:26PM). Effective Immediately El Dorado County and Amador County. The following Evacuation Orders have been downgraded to Evacuation Warnings in El Dorado County: Pipi – East of North South Road from Omo Ranch to Cat Creek and east to Highway […]

Evacuation Orders Hit Alpine County Again as They Recover from the Tamarack Fire

Evacuation Orders Hit Alpine County Again as They Recover from the Tamarack Fire

Markleeville, CA…The latest from the Caldor Fire as portions of Alpine County are now under mandatory evacuations. Highway 89 south from Luther Pass Road to Pickett’s Junction, (Highway 88) West on Highway 88 to Kirkwood. This includes Kirkwood resort and Caples Lake. Click below for interactive information… Evacuation Warning: Highway 88 at Forestdale Road. West […]

Time to Go SLT as All of South Lake Tahoe Now Under Mandatory Evacuation Orders

Time to Go SLT as All of South Lake Tahoe Now Under Mandatory Evacuation Orders

South Lake Tahoe, CA…As of August 30, 2021 11:00 a.m. an Update to Evacuation Orders. Effective Immediately. El Dorado County Evacuation Order: El Dorado County: Heavenly, East of Pioneer Trail between Larch and Al Tahoe, to include the area of Heavenly Ski Resort out to the Alpine County Line and the Nevada State line on […]

Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office Marijuana Team Recap for August 5th and 19th

Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office Marijuana Team Recap for August 5th and 19th

San Andreas, CA…Between August 5th and 19th, 2021, the Calaveras Sheriff’s Office Marijuana Enforcement Unit served seven search warrants for illegal marijuana cultivation in Calaveras County. On August 5th, 2021, the Calaveras Sheriff’s Office Marijuana Enforcement Unit served a search warrant for illegal marijuana cultivation in the 1000 block of Paradise Peak in Valley Springs. […]

Most of South Lake Now Under Caldor Fire Evacuation Orders or Warnings

Most of South Lake Now Under Caldor Fire Evacuation Orders or Warnings

South Lake Tahoe, CA…California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection Update to Evacuation Orders. Effective Immediately! Click on the map below for details. El Dorado County Evacuation Order: El Dorado County Tahoma • The section from Emerald Bay north to the Placer county line in Tahoma, extending west to the border of Desolation Wilderness. Fallen […]

The Caldor Fire is Here, 177,260 Acres, 14% Contained, Evacuation Orders Spread, Maps & Morning Video Below

The Caldor Fire is Here, 177,260 Acres, 14% Contained, Evacuation Orders Spread, Maps & Morning Video Below

South Lake Tahoe, CA…Humidity recovery remained poor overnight and allowed the fire to continue to actively burn. Fuel conditions remain critical and we still see active crown runs and group torching in the northeastern divisions of the fire. Current fire behavior is contributing to ember casts traveling up to half a mile. We anticipate early […]

Highway 88 is Closed Between Omo Ranch Rd. & Highway 88/89 Interchange Due to Caldor Fire

Highway 88 is Closed Between Omo Ranch Rd. & Highway 88/89 Interchange Due to Caldor Fire

Grizzly Flats, CA…Highway 88 is closed between Omo Ranch Rd. and the Highway 88/89 interchange. Evacuation Order: Amador County South of Highway 88 along the Amador/El Dorado County line from Dufrene Road, due east to the Amador/Alpine County line and from the Amador/Alpine County line north to Hwy 88. Shelter Info • Our Red Cross […]

Caldor Fire Now 156,515 Acres, Heat Maps Reach Twin Bridges & Edging Closer to Kirkwood Area

Caldor Fire Now 156,515 Acres, Heat Maps Reach Twin Bridges & Edging Closer to Kirkwood Area

Grizzly Flats, CA…Fire activity was limited overnight due to the inversion layer settling in, these fire conditions allowed crews to engage the fire directly. Short-range spotting and group touching continue with the most active fire activity present in the Northeast and Western sections of the fire. Steep terrain, ash pits, and fire weakened trees continue […]

Kioti Tractors & Off Road Vehicles from A1 Sharpening, Give Your Dirt Some Love!

Kioti Tractors & Off Road Vehicles from A1 Sharpening, Give Your Dirt Some Love!

San Andreas, CA…A-1 has been Serving Calaveras county, central California valley and surrounding areas since 2007. They offer full service repair and sales of tractors, mowers, trimmers, chainsaws, logsplitters, generators and rototillers. In addition, they provide sharpening service for chainsaws, mower blades and circular saw blades. They are located at 660 E. St. Charles St, […]

Trifilo Garden Center’s End of Summer Sale!! 25% Off Through August 29th!!! Shop Local & Save!!

Trifilo Garden Center’s End of Summer Sale!!  25% Off Through August 29th!!!  Shop Local & Save!!

Murphys, CA…25% Off End of Summer Sale August 18 – 29!! No other discounts or promotions accepted with the 25% Off Sale. Shop Local & Save!!! New Arrivals Weekly, Garden & Gardening Gifts, Orchids, Gift Cards, Yard Art & More. Dave Wilson bare root trees and fruit bare root trees. Apples, apricots, peaches, pears, persimmons […]

Make Sure Stevenot Winery & Tasting Room is on Your Visit Itinerary

Make Sure Stevenot Winery & Tasting Room is on Your Visit Itinerary

Vallecito & Murphys, CA…Come Enjoy our Patio or Lawn while enjoying wine!! Stevenot Winery is open from Wednesday – Sunday, 11am to 4pm in Vallecito. On Weekends you can drop by the Stevenot Tasting Room on Main Street in Murphys as well. 2849 BATTEN ROAD, VALLECITO, CA 95251 WEDNESDAY – SUNDAY- 11 TO 4 CHARCUTERIE […]

Murphys Certified Farmers’ Market 2021

Murphys Certified Farmers’ Market 2021

Murphys, CA…Sundays 9am to 1pm, June 6 to October 31. Murphys Community Park, 585 Algiers Street. We offer the community access to fresh & healthy produce and products from local farmers right here in Calaveras County. Food that has traveled fewer miles is fresher, more nutritious and has greater flavor. Come to our market for […]