Caldor Fire August 20th AM Update, 73,415 Acres, 6,905 Structures Threatened, 104 Destroyed, 1,118 Total Personnel

Caldor Fire August 20th AM Update, 73,415 Acres, 6,905 Structures Threatened, 104 Destroyed, 1,118 Total Personnel

Grizzly Flat, CA…Throughout the night there was active fire with short range spotting and rollout was still occurring in steep drainages from fire weakened timber. With historic drought conditions there is heavy dead and down fuels through the fire area. Northern California remains under fuels and fire behavior advisory. Due to ongoing damage assessment of […]

USDA Forest Service Temporarily Closes Nine Northern California National Forests for Public Safety, Joining Eldorado NF

USDA Forest Service Temporarily Closes Nine Northern California National Forests for Public Safety, Joining Eldorado NF

Vallejo, CA…To better provide public and firefighter safety due to extreme fire conditions throughout northern California, and strained firefighting resources throughout the country, the USDA Forest Service Pacific Southwest Region is announcing a temporary closure of nine National Forests. This closure will be effective at August 22, 2021 at 11:59 p.m. through September 6, 2021 […]

Traffic Update….Vehicle vs Pedestrian off Hwy 88 in Pine Grove

Traffic Update….Vehicle vs Pedestrian off Hwy 88 in Pine Grove

Pine Grove, CA…Traffic Update….Vehicle vs Pedestrian off Hwy 88 in Pine Grove. Jeep Compass vs male… Incident: 00077 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: 0 Sr88 Loc Desc: PINE GROVE – CHEVRON Lat/Lon: 38.413313 -120.658109 Detail Information 8:24 AM 5 [15] A94-005 FD IS 1097 8:08 AM 4 [14] JEEP COMPASS HIT PED/ STILL THERE 8:08 […]

Local Pro Choice Parents, Students & Community Members Addressed Bret Harte District Board

Local Pro Choice Parents, Students & Community Members Addressed Bret Harte District Board

Angels Camp, CA…As local school districts weigh virus concerns against personal freedoms a group of parents, students & community members demonstrated along Hwy 49 and then took their concerns inside to let the Bret Harte District Board know that they believe the health choices should be left up to the individuals. They told us before […]

SBA’s Elevating Small Business Series: Celebrating Rural Entrepreneurship with Live Online Panel

SBA’s Elevating Small Business Series: Celebrating Rural Entrepreneurship with Live Online Panel

Washington, DC…Rural-owned small business panel will discuss how to tap SBA’s economic relief programs to help entrepreneurs. SBA Celebrates Rural Entrepreneurship: The U.S. Small Business Administration will host a live online panel session to celebrate Rural Entrepreneurship with rural-owned small businesses as they share their small business stories and how they utilized SBA and U.S. Department of Agriculture […]

Governor Newsom and EPA Administrator Regan Discuss Shared Commitment to Supporting Communities Recovering from Wildfires, Efforts to Tackle Climate Crisis

Governor Newsom and EPA Administrator Regan Discuss Shared Commitment to Supporting Communities Recovering from Wildfires, Efforts to Tackle Climate Crisis

Boulder Creek, CA…A day after the one-year anniversary of the CZU Lightning Complex, Governor Gavin Newsom, U.S. EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan and FEMA Region 9 Administrator Robert J. Fenton Jr. discussed the state and federal wildfire recovery efforts underway at Big Basin Redwoods State Park and in communities across the state, as well as […]

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 […]

Governor Newsom to Deliver Virtual Remarks at 25th Annual Lake Tahoe Summit

Governor Newsom to Deliver Virtual Remarks at 25th Annual Lake Tahoe Summit

Lake Tahoe, CA/NV…Governor Gavin Newsom will deliver virtual remarks today for the 25th annual Lake Tahoe Summit hosted by U.S. Senator Alex Padilla. The theme of this year’s summit, featuring keynote remarks from U.S. Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland, is “Celebrating 25 Years and Looking Ahead to the Next Generation of Lake Tahoe.” The […]

RCRC Approves Joint Powers Authority Formation to Advance Rural Broadband Development

RCRC Approves Joint Powers Authority Formation to Advance Rural Broadband Development

Sacramento, CA…The Board of Directors of the Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC) have authorized formation of the Golden State Connect Authority (GSCA), a joint powers authority, to advance rural broadband development. GSCA will be governed by elected Supervisors from rural counties that choose to join. The objective of GSCA is to increase access to […]

Caldor Fire Amador County Evacuation Warnings

Caldor Fire Amador County Evacuation Warnings

Jackson, CA…Evacuation Warnings have been issued for the following areas south of the El Dorado-Amador County line from: • Shenandoah Road at the Amador County line west through the River Pines community, continuing west on Shenandoah Road to Ostrom Road. • South on Ostrom Road to Jibboom Street, west on Jibboom Street to Fiddletown Road. […]

Traffic Update….Possible Injury Rollover Collision near Sr88 / Columbia Dr

Traffic Update….Possible Injury Rollover Collision near Sr88 / Columbia Dr

Traffic Update….Possible Injury Rollover Collision near Sr88 / Columbia Dr Incident: 00248 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr88 / Columbia Dr Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.453872 -120.529920 Detail Information 2:30 PM 3 [6] B94-002 HAVE TRAFF CONTROL, WB LN BLKD 2:26 PM 2 [5] [Rotation Request Comment] *** 1039 UP COUNTRY 295-7885 *** 2:10 PM 1 […]

The 2021 Angels Camp Farmers Market Continues on Through September!

The 2021 Angels Camp Farmers Market Continues on Through September!

Angels Camp, CA…The Angels Camp Certified Farmers Market is located downtown Angels Camp at Utica Park, off Main Street. Find them Friday evenings from 5pm to dusk, thru September. Fill up the fridge with local foods- because they taste better, are healthier, last longer, and promote a sustainable local economy! At Utica Park they welcome […]

The 4th Annual San Andreas Rotary Wine, Cheese & Olive Festival is August 21st!!

The 4th Annual San Andreas Rotary Wine, Cheese & Olive Festival is August 21st!!

Valley Springs, CA…The 4th Annual San Andreas Rotary Wine, Cheese & Olive Festival is August 21st! Don’t Miss It!! Jim Bataglia of Mineral Wines – Best Red Wine WC&O 2019 Rob & Sheri Hendriks of Aloria Winery – Best White Wine WC&O 2019 Christine Moulton of Olive Crush Farms – Best Olive Oil WC&O 2019 […]

Traffic Update….Vehicle vs Ditch off Jalapa Way…Ditch was Victorious!

Traffic Update….Vehicle vs Ditch off Jalapa Way…Ditch was Victorious!

La Grange, CA…Traffic Update….Vehicle vs Ditch off Jalapa Way…Ditch was Victorious! Incident: 00169 Type: Hit and Run No Injuries Location: 10217 Jalapa Way Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.670053 -120.369810 Detail Information 11:26 AM 2 [3] VEH INTO DITCH NR ADDRESS DRVWY 11:26 AM 1 [1] VEH IS 1124 Unit Information 11:29 AM 2 Unit Enroute 11:29 […]

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 […]

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 […]

The Caldor Fire Morning Update, 53,772 Acres, 0% Contained & 242 Total Personnel

The Caldor Fire Morning Update, 53,772 Acres, 0% Contained & 242 Total Personnel

Grizzly Flats, CA…The Caldor Fire continued to experience unprecedented fire behavior and growth due to extremely dry fuels pushed by the south west winds. A red flag warning is still in effect for the fire area through 8:00 PM tonight with winds switching to the northeast. These winds, combined with low humidity and extremely dry […]

Caldor Fire Prompts Emergency Closure of the Eldorado National Forest

Caldor Fire Prompts Emergency Closure of the Eldorado National Forest

Placerville, CA…In response to the extreme fire behavior demonstrated by the Caldor Fire, and risks to public and firefighter safety, Forest Supervisor Jeff Marsolais has issued an emergency forest closure of all National Forest System lands, roads, and trails within the Eldorado National Forest. The forest-wide closure — Forest Order No. 03-21-14 – will be in effect […]