Houston, TX….We are saddened by the news today that our Compadre, Dusty Hill, has passed away in his sleep at home in Houston, TX. We, along with legions of ZZ Top fans around the world, will miss your steadfast presence, your good nature, and enduring commitment to providing that monumental bottom to the ‘Top’. We […]
Fresno, CA…At a health clinic in Fresno County yesterday, Governor Gavin Newsom signed legislation making California the first state in the nation to expand full-scope Medi-Cal eligibility to low-income adults 50 years of age or older, regardless of immigration status – a major milestone in the state’s progress toward universal health coverage. At Fresno health […]
Markleeville, CA….Special notes: A recording of the public fire information briefing held last night can be viewed on Facebook under video at www.facebook.com/tamarackfireinfo or on YouTube at https://bit.ly/TamarackVideo. People are getting back into their homes and back on the roads. Please limit travel to essential travel on the roads near and through the fire area. […]
Arnold, CA…(Update….PG&E has estimated that it will be 1:30am before the 1,467 PG&E Customers in the Arnold area will have power restored.) Just as we were getting ready to start our Nightly News the power went out in the Arnold area. At this time the PG&E Outage map does not yet reflect the outage. More […]
Tuttletown, CA…Traffic Update…Vehicle vs Tree Near Sr49 / Sheppard Ranch Rd Incident: 00435 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Sr49 / Sheppard Ranch Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.990394 -120.450734 Detail Information 9:18 PM 10 [22] 61-S2 RDWY OPEN 9:03 PM 9 [21] 61-S2 SR49 SHUT DOWN COMPLETELY FOR RETRIEVAL OF VEH 9:02 PM 8 [20] 1039 […]
Pinecrest, CA…A minor injury collision on July 24th was another example of just how safe modern cars are. 30 or 40 years ago this collision would almost certainly have caused major injuries or a fatality. From the Tuolumne Fire Dept…”On July 24 at approximately 8:45 am, TCFD Station 55 Pinecrest Station responded to a single […]
Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom announced the following appointments on July 26th: Aracely Campa Ramirez, 36, of Sacramento, has been appointed Senior Deputy Director for Strategic Program Planning and External Affairs for the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development. Campa Ramirez has been Chief of Staff for California State Senator Anna Caballero since 2020. She […]
Markleeville, CA…Alpine County Supervisors Terry Woodrow, January Riddle, and Alpine County Administrative Officer Nichole Williamson met with Governor Gavin Newsom today at the incident command post to discuss the impacts of the Tamarack Fire on Alpine County. Photo Credit: JT Chevallier, Alpine County Public Information Officer Media Inquiries Regarding Alpine County Evacuations & Re-Entry JT […]
Angels Camp, CA…AMA Football and Cheer teams consist of boys and girls in the area of the Highway 4 corridor from Copperopolis, Angels Camp, Murphys and Arnold areas. Boys and girls from the ages of 7 to 14 are eligible to play. Our Football and Cheer Staff are run by 100% volunteers who emphasize fundamentals, […]
Bear Valley, CA…The 2021 Bear Valley Music Festival is July 23 – August 1st! Order your tickets now & make plans for your summer musical adventures in the California Alps. About Bear Valley CLICK HERE FOR DRIVING DIRECTIONS Bear Valley is located on Scenic Highway 4 in the heart of the Stanislaus National Forest–an area […]
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 […]
Columbia, CA…Traffic & Fire Update….RV on Fire with Some Spread to Vegetation Near Sawmill Flat Rd / Parrotts Ferry Rd Incident: 00140 Type: Car Fire Location: Sawmill Flat Rd / Parrotts Ferry Rd Loc Desc: BTWN COLLEGE Lat/Lon: 38.018338 -120.395861 Detail Information 10:49 AM 3 [3] XFER FIRE 10:48 AM 2 [2] TREES ARE STARTING […]
Copperopolis, CA…Explore the Best of the Calaveras Wine and Food Scene this Summer! Meet local Vintners and Restauranteers while enjoying thoughtfully paired wine and food creations. YOU get to vote on the best Wine & Food Pairings and winners will be announced that evening. The event is set to take place at The Square at […]
San Andreas, CA..The Dr. Is In with Dr. Randall (Randy) Smart Discussion on Aging with Host John Hamilton 7/20/2021
Yosemite, CA…Judd was last seen on July 25, 2021, on a day hike from his camp, near Lower Merced Pass Lake, to Red Peak Pass. He is 69 years old and was wearing a blue shirt and gray pants, and was reportedly using white trekking poles with a navy blue day pack. Judd is 5 […]
Washington, DC…House Select Committee Hearings on January 6th Events at U.S. Capitol Day One Full Video
Alpine, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) and the California Highway Patrol (CHP) reopened State Routes 4 and 89 in Alpine County to through-traffic only at 7:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 28, 2021. There will be no access to the United States Forest Service (USFS) lands. Be advised firefighting work on the Tamarack Fire is […]
Arnold, CA…The Elevated Evening News™ Live Tonight at 10pm.
Markleeville, CA…Special Notes: Residents returning to their homes following evacuations should be aware that there may still be fire activity nearby. Smoke and possible isolated flare-ups may occur for several weeks within the fire area as the fire burns through isolated fuels such as dead or downed trees. There is still firefighting work being done […]
Markleeville, CA…Alpine County Sheriff has set up Temporary Non-Emergency Line & Dispatch Line due to the Tamarack Fire. Alpine County Sheriff’s Office Non-Emergency Line: 530-721-0757. Alpine County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch Line: 775-782-5126. EMERGENCY DIAL 911 Road Closures State Route 89 from the junction of Highway 88 to Highway 395 (Evacuee Access Allowed) State Route 4 […]
Alpine County, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) and the California Highway Patrol (CHP) plan to reopen State Routes 4 and 89 in Alpine County to through-traffic only at 7:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 28, 2021. There will be no access to the United States Forest Service (USFS) lands. Be advised there is still firefighting […]
Arnold, CA…Mike Courtright, Born November 5th, 1964 and tragically killed in accident September 12, 1977 and Mark Emerson, Born June 5th, 1959 and tragically died in backhoe accident September 13, 1979. Courtright—Emerson Ballpark is named in their honor. The memories of the two young men who died too soon can live on every time somebody […]
Arnold, CA…Jill & the Giants at Taco Tuesday at Bistro Espresso July 27th from 6-9pm. Don’t miss it.
Angels Camp CA…On 7-27-2021, at approximately 1315 hours, P1 attempted to pass a motor home to the right, through a paved pull out, on SR-49 south of Cosgrave Road. An Arnold man was unable to maintain his motorcycle on the paved surface and road into the gravel. He lost control of his motorcycle which landed […]
Angels Camp, CA…Janie El Marie Schmitz also known as “Marie” born September 3 1938 passed away on July 19 2021 from a long battle with a terminal illness. Marie and her husband Bob moved to Angels camp in 2000 from the Bay Area. They were both loved by our community. Marie enjoyed life! She loved […]
Valley Springs, CA…The Mark Twain Health Care District in partnership with Anthem Blue Cross (Medi-Cal) is offering routine school-required vaccinations. This partnership is a great step toward getting our kids back in the classroom. Students who are insured by Anthem (Medi-Cal) can simply call the clinic for guidance. The vaccination location will be the Valley […]
Angels Camp, CA…Traffic Update….Motorcycle Down Near Sr49 / Cosgrave Rd. Motorcycle hit by motorhome… Incident: 00156 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr49 / Cosgrave Rd Loc Desc: SB Lat/Lon: 38.110035 -120.601843 Detail Information 1:38 PM 8 [17] [Rotation Request Comment] **** 1039 SAM BERRI TOW 209-728-3931 **** 1:37 PM 7 [16] 1185 FOR MC 1:22 […]
Mountain Ranch, CA…Traffic Update…..Collision Near Railroad Flat Rd / Jesus Maria Rd. Incident: 00131 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Railroad Flat Rd / Jesus Maria Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.284694 -120.504015 Detail Information 12:32 PM 6 [10] [Notification] [CHP]-Problem changed from 1180-Trfc Collision-Major Inj to 1182-Trfc Collision-No Inj by CHP 12:32 PM 5 [9] [Notification] […]
San Andreas, CA…Vitalant (formerly BloodSource) will host the Calaveras Community blood drive to meet the community’s need for blood and blood products. There is currently a severe national blood shortage and all blood types are needed. There is no deferral if donors have received a COVID-19 vaccine as long as they know which vaccine was […]
Valley Springs, CA…Reminder…Vets Health Clinic Today in Valley Springs
