Over 2,000 PG&E Customers Without Power as System Rolls Through
Sonora, CA…As this system rolls through Tuolumne County’s grid is currently taking the brunt. At this time over 2,000 PG&E customers are currently in the dark.
Traffic Update….Vehicle Overturned into Creek Bed Near Hwy 49 & Tuttletown Rd
Tuttletown, CA…Traffic Update….Vehicle Overturned into Creek Bed Near Hwy 49 & Tuttletown Rd Incident: 00309 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: SR49 / Tuttletown Rd Loc Desc: 8544 SR49 Lat/Lon: 37.990487 -120.461935 Detail Information 4:59 PM 4 [9] B61-001 VEH WEDGED INTO DITCH HARD TO ACCESS 4:53 PM 3 [8] 1039 CDF 4:52 PM 2 [5] […]
Chain Controls on Hwy 4 Above Arnold & Hwy 88 Above Peddler Hill
Arnold, CA…This highway information is the latest reported by Caltrans for our local roadways as of Tuesday, November 1st, 2022 at 04:37 PM. SR 4 [IN THE CENTRAL CALIFORNIA AREA] IS CLOSED FROM THE EAST END OF LAKE ALPINE TO THE JCT OF SR 89 /EBBETTS PASS/ (ALPINE CO) – DUE TO INCOMINMG STORM – […]
Traffic Update….Vehicle vs Embankment & Off Roadway Hwy 4 & Poison Springs
Gann’s Meadow, CA…Traffic Update….Vehicle vs Embankment & Off Roadway Hwy 4 & Poison Springs Incident: 00263 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: 0 Sr4 Loc Desc: POISON SPRINGS Lat/Lon: 38.389827 -120.182821 Detail Information 3:53 PM 12 [20] 1039 SAM BERRI 3:52 PM 11 [19] B49-006 ADV 1185R 90 FT OFF RDWY and 1124 FOR NOW 3:38 […]
Spacex’s Falcon Heavy Launch Pushes US Space Force Mission to Orbit
Cape Canaveral, FL…SpaceX Launched a Falcon Heavy USSF-44 mission to a geosynchronous Earth orbit from Launch Complex 39A (LC-39A) at Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Following booster separation, Falcon Heavy’s two side boosters landed at SpaceX’s Landing Zones 1 and 2 (LZ-1 and LZ-2) at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida. And yes all […]
Traffic Update….Collision Near Twain Harte Dr / Sr108 Near Hardware Store
Traffic Update….Collision Near Twain Harte Dr / Sr108 Near Hardware Store Incident: 00181 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Twain Harte Dr / Sr108 Loc Desc: IFO HARDWARE STORE Lat/Lon: 38.039236 -120.217612 Detail Information 1:42 PM 2 [6] 1039 3A CALL# 37110 VICS ENRT 1:19 PM 1 [2] NEG 1125 Unit Information 1:38 PM 3 Unit […]
Traffic & Bovine Update…Cow Running in the Lanes Near Hwy 4 & Big Trees Rd
Murphys, CA…Traffic & Bovine Update…Cow Running in the Lanes Near Hwy 4 & Big Trees Rd Incident: 00123 Type: Animal Hazard Location: Sr4 / Big Trees Rd Loc Desc: NB LANES Lat/Lon: 38.139064 -120.456096 Detail Information 10:18 AM 2 [3] BLK COW 10:18 AM 1 [1] COW RUNNING IN THE LANES Unit Information 10:19 AM […]
Traffic Update…Hwy 4 Over Ebbetts Pass to Close at 11am this Morning.
Lake Alpine, CA…Caltrans District 10 will close Ebbetts Pass at 11 am today at the SR-4/89 junction and at Lake Alpine. SR-120 W at Lee Vining currently is closed. SR-108 (Sonora Pass) is scheduled to close at 10 am today. SR 89 (Monitor Pass) is scheduled to close at 11 am today. For the latest […]
Traffic Update….Overturned Vehicle Collision Near Hwy 108 & Long Barn Road
Long Barn, CA…Traffic Update….Overturned Vehicle Collision Near Hwy 108 & Long Barn Road Incident: 00094 Type: Trfc Collision-Minor Inj Location: Sr108 / Long Barn Rd Loc Desc: EB Lat/Lon: 38.101021 -120.123045 Detail Information 9:29 AM 6 [14] [Notification] [CHP]-Problem changed from 1179-Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt to 1181-Trfc Collision-Minor Inj 9:29 AM 5 [12] [Rotation Request Comment] […]
Firefall Jewelers Going Out of Business Sale! Up to 70% Off!
Angels Camp & Valley Springs, CA…Firefall Jewelers Going Out of Business Sale! Up to 70% Off! Everything must be sold! Mon – Sat, 10am to 5pm, Nov 1st to Dec 31st! This event repeats weekly every Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday until 12/31/2022
Tioga, Sonora & Monitor Passes Closing Ahead Incoming Storm
Arnold, CA…As the storm comes in Hwy 120 closed last night and Hwys 108 & 89 are closing this morning. Conspicuously absent is Hwy 4 in the official notices. Can’t imagine it will stay open when the snow starts falling in the high country. One reason it may though is there is construction and drainage […]
Winter Storm Warning for Up To 14″ of Snow from from Noon Tuesday to 8pm Wednesday
Arnold, CA…The National Weather Service in Sacramento has issued a winter storm warning for our area. Be prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times, especially Tuesday and Tuesday night when winds will be strongest. Snow levels on Tuesday will be from 5500 to 6500 feet, falling overnight to 3500 to 4500 feet. The first […]
Traffic Update….Collision Blocking Lanes Near Hwy 48 & Shaws Flat Road
Columbia, CA…Traffic Update….Collision Blocking Lanes Near Hwy 48 & Shaws Flat Road Incident: 00316 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: SR49 / Shaws Flat Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.011537 -120.404001 Detail Information 8:29 PM 9 [21] 1039 VICS TOWIGN ADVSG ETA 5MINS 7:46 PM 8 [19] [Rotation Request Comment] 1039 VICS 209-532-4523 7:45 PM 7 [18] […]
Road Closure for Tree Work on Chinook Way in Dorrington
Dorrington, CA…Road Closure – Tree Work Chinook Way, Dorrington, 11/3/22 – 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Please be advised that there will be a complete road closure at 2810 Chinook Way, Dorrington on Thursday, November 3, 2022. Please follow designated detour route and follow instructions provided by on site personnel. If you have any questions […]
Traffic Update….Vehicle vs Pole off Hwy 49
Angels Camp, CA…Traffic Update….Vehicle vs Pole off Hwy 49 Incident: 00273 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: 2150-2161 Sr49 Loc Desc: SB SR49 JNO BIG BONANZA LN Lat/Lon: 38.057808 -120.535597 Detail Information 7:26 PM 6 [9] 1039 ATT 7:23 PM 5 [8] [Rotation Request Comment] 1039 SAM BERRI 209-728-3931 7:23 PM 4 [7] B49-020 NEG POWER […]
The State of the County Breakfast Video
San Andreas, CA…2022 Calaveras County Chamber of Commerce State of the County Breakfast at the Met in San Andreas. 10/29/2022. The Calaveras County Chamber of Commerce has members in over 1,000 square miles of rural California. It provides information and support to the Calaveras business community. Through its programs and sponsorships, the Chamber works to […]
Traffic Update….Possible Injury Collision Near Hwy 4 & Indian Hill Road
Murphys, CA…Traffic Update….Possible Injury Collision Near Hwy 4 & Indian Hill Road Incident: 00205 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr4 / Indian Hill Loc Desc: JWO Lat/Lon: 38.166917 -120.416861 Detail Information 4:04 PM 4 [11] [Notification] [CHP]-Problem changed from 1183-Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj to 1179-Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt by CHP 3:58 PM 3 [6] CDF UNAWARE OF […]
California State Parks and CAL FIRE Prescribed Burns at Calaveras Big Trees State Park Continue Nov 1st
Arnold, CA…California State Parks in cooperation with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) will be continuing to conduct prescribed burns in Calaveras Big Trees State Park on November 1, 2022. This is the third of a series of prescription burns planned for the park this fall. This particular project will cover […]
A Bit of Wisdom from John Keats
“A thing of beauty is a joy forever: its loveliness increases; it will never pass into nothingness.” ~ John Keats 31 October 1795 – 23 February 1821 “I would sooner fail than not be among the greatest. ~ John Keats 31 October 1795 – 23 February 1821 “My imagination is a monastery and I am […]
Traffic Update….Vehicle vs Power Pole on Argonaut Lane
Jackson, CA…Traffic Update….Vehicle vs Power Pole on Argonaut Lane Incident: 00148 Type: Trfc Collision-Minor Inj Location: 10546 Argonaut Ln Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.362552 -120.789921 Detail Information 2:07 PM 13 [32] A94-005 PGE 97 // 98 RDWY CLR 1:47 PM 12 [26] A94-005 1185 97 1:45 PM 11 [25] [Notification] [CHP]-Problem changed from 1179-Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt […]
Traffic Update….Collision Blocking Lanes Near Sr49 / Sr12
San Andreas, CA…Traffic Update….Collision Blocking Lanes Near Sr49 / Sr12 Incident: 00141 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Sr49 / Sr12 Loc Desc: JNO – IFO MACT 1113 SR49 Lat/Lon: 38.204798 -120.697423 Detail Information 1:15 PM 7 [12] SAM BERRI WILL TAKE BOTH VEHS 1:15 PM 6 [11] A49-001 REQ 2ND 1185 // 1 TO THE […]
All Three SNAC are Geared Up to Keep You Warm & Dry
Murphys, Arnold & Sonora, CA…All 3 SNAC Locations are geared up to keep you warm & dry this Fall! SNAC Murphys has Flannels, Fleece & Warm Jackets! The best selection of the season for gifting (or self-gifting 😉 is Now! It’s officially Boot Season, so check out our waterproof line-up by Teva, Jambu & Kamik! […]
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 […]
Firefall Jewelers Going Out of Business Sale! Up to 70% Off!
Angels Camp & Valley Springs, CA…Firefall Jewelers Going Out of Business Sale! Up to 70% Off! Everything must be sold! Mon – Sat, 10am to 5pm, Nov 1st to Dec 31st!
President Joe Biden Congratulates Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva as President of Brazil
Washington, DC…I send my congratulations to Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on his election to be the next president of Brazil following free, fair, and credible elections. I look forward to working together to continue the cooperation between our two countries in the months and years ahead. ###
Reach Your Fitness Goals with T-Fit & Fitness Pro Rob Tenerowicz
Vallecito, CA…Local One on One or Group Training with Fitness Pro Rob Tenerowicz will help you reach your Fitness Goals. It’s never too late to enjoy the benefits of a strength and conditioning program. Men and women of any age, and any experience level (even if none) can benefit. No gym membership required – train […]
New at Independent Mercantile This Week
Murphys, CA…A fresh collection of environmentally friendly bath and home care products have arrived! From linens & robes, lotions & cleansers, candles & sprays…we have lots to choose from for your eco friendly home. “Every time you spend money, you’re casting a vote for the kind of world you want” ~ Anna Lappe Independent Mercantile […]
Traffic Update….Motorcycle Down Near Hwys 88 & 104
Ione, CA…Traffic Update….Motorcycle Down Near Hwys 88 & 104 Incident: 00323 Type: Trfc Collision-Minor Inj Location: 0 Sr104 Loc Desc: SR104 AT SR88 Lat/Lon: 38.330375 -120.907041 Detail Information 7:54 PM 6 [15] [Rotation Request Comment] ** 1039 FINCHS TOW 209-274-2266 ** 7:53 PM 5 [13] B94-002 1185 – MCYCLE 7:44 PM 4 [12] [Notification] [CHP]-Problem […]
Your Beautiful Pinebrook Home on Over 1/2 Acre Awaits! Price Reduced, Now Only $424,482 ThePineTree.net Exclusive Price Reduction!!
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Fall Wine Specials from Black Sheep Winery!
Murphys, CA… Black Sheep Winery arrived in Murphys with the 1984 harvest. From that first harvest we produced our 1984 Amador Zinfandel. The wine was styled in a big, bold way like nobody else could do. That’s what makes us Black Sheep; we’re different from the rest of the flock. We feature small batches of […]