Hwy 88 Closed Before Kirkwood, Chain Controls on Hwys, 88, 4, 108 & 120

Hwy 88 Closed Before Kirkwood, Chain Controls on Hwys, 88, 4, 108 & 120

Arnold, CA…This is our Morning Chain Control Update. This highway information is the latest reported by Caltrans as of Friday, January 29th, 2021 at 07:15 AM. Some of the changes since last night are that the controls have been lowered to Murpys and Soulsbyville on Hwys 4 & 108. Hwy 88 remains closed before Kirkwood […]

Life is Better With Power & Pioneer Electric Can Have You Powered Up When PG&E Can’t

Life is Better With Power & Pioneer Electric Can Have You Powered Up When PG&E Can’t

Angels Camp, CA…(Now at new Angels Camp Location! With power uncertainties becoming the norm is your business or family ready? A back up generator from Pioneer Electric can provide peace of mind. Pioneer Electric is a licensed and insured, full service electrical contracting business servicing: Calaveras, Tuolumne and beyond since 1984.and provide a full range […]

Thousands Remain Without Power Along Hwy 4 & Hwy 108 Corridors

Thousands Remain Without Power Along Hwy 4 & Hwy 108 Corridors

Arnold, CA…Because of the snow loads PG&E is having trouble even accessing the equipment that was damaged and now throwing thousands in the dark. In an outbound call from PG&E they stated that in some cases it may be days till power is fully restored. Comcast is also having widespread outages as well in the […]

Traffic Update….Vehicle Blocking Snowplow Near Sr108 / Pinecrest Lake Rd

Traffic Update….Vehicle Blocking Snowplow Near Sr108 / Pinecrest Lake Rd

Pinecrest, CA…Traffic Update….Vehicle Blocking Snowplow Near Sr108 / Pinecrest Lake Rd. Please think twice before you do this as in some years past some snowplow drivers have politely “moved” the vehicles. Incident: 00469 Type: Traffic Hazard Location: Sr108 / Pinecrest Lake Rd Loc Desc: WB SR108 AT PRINCREST LAKE Lat/Lon: 38.187248 -120.008280 Detail Information 6:20 […]

Chain Controls Update…Hwy 88 Closed, Chains Required on Hwys 88, 26, 4, 108 & 120

Chain Controls Update…Hwy 88 Closed, Chains Required on Hwys 88, 26, 4, 108 & 120

Arnold, CA…Chain Controls Update…Hwy 88 Closed, Chains Required on Hwys 88, 26, 4, 108 & 120. This highway information is the latest reported by Caltrans as of Thursday, January 28th, 2021 at 06:18 PM. The Hwy 88 closure is triggered by avalanche control in the Carson Spur area. Hwy 4 was closed earlier from Arnold […]

Traffic Update…Pickup Off Roadway Collision Near Parrotts Ferry Rd / Sr4

Traffic Update…Pickup Off Roadway Collision Near Parrotts Ferry Rd / Sr4

Douglas Flat, CA…Traffic Update…Pickup Off Roadway Collision Near Parrotts Ferry Rd / Sr4 Incident: 00352 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Parrots Ferry Rd / Sr4 Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.095115 -120.471731 Detail Information 5:32 PM 8 [16] B49-020 STILL UNK INJ 5:32 PM 7 [15] [Rotation Request Comment] ***1039 SAM BERRI TOW 209-728-3931*** 5:30 PM 6 […]

Traffic Update…Hwy 4 Closure for Snow Removal Moved Down to Upper Moran

Traffic Update…Hwy 4 Closure for Snow Removal Moved Down to Upper Moran

Arnold, CA…Traffic Update…Hwy 4 Closure for Snow Removal Moved Down to Upper Moran Incident: 00098 Type: Provide Traffic Control Location: 0 SR4 Loc Desc: BLUE LAKE SPRINGS JUNCTION Lat/Lon: 38.264956 -120.334016 Detail Information 10:45 AM 5 [14] 49-D1 97 AT BLUE LAKE SPRINGS, CLOSING RDWY 10:21 AM 4 [12] CT SENDING CREW FOR HARD CLOSURE […]

Hey Good People!! 24 Inches of New Snow Overnight! Stellar Weekend Ahead at Skyline Bear Valley!

Hey Good People!!  24 Inches of New Snow Overnight!  Stellar Weekend Ahead at Skyline Bear Valley!

Bear Valley, CA…Hey Good People! We will be closed today 1/28/21 for snow recovery and reopen Friday 1/29/21. 24″ of new snow has fallen overnight and 45″ in the last 4 days! As the day gets going continued snowfall is expected with another 16-22″ expected today as well as 6-10″ overnight before things settle down […]

Road Conditions Update….Hwy 88 Closed at Carson Spur, Chain Controls on Hwys 88, 26, 4, 108 & 120

Road Conditions Update….Hwy 88 Closed at Carson Spur, Chain Controls on Hwys 88, 26, 4, 108 & 120

Arnold, CA…The roads be a bit iffy this morning. This highway information is the latest Caltrans reported as of Thursday, January 28th, 2021 at 07:00 AM. Full Details are below… SR 4 [IN THE CENTRAL CALIFORNIA AREA] IS CLOSED FROM 0.5 MI EAST OF THE JCT OF SR 207 /MT REBA TURNOFF/ TO THE JCT […]

Thousands Waking Up To A Thursday Without Power

Thousands Waking Up To A Thursday Without Power

Arnold, CA…The PG&E Grid struggled last night and flickered numerous times as it tried to keep current flowing. The combination of snow laden branches, wind and in some areas rain was a bit too much. According to PG&E mapping the Arnold area along the Hwy 4 corridor and the Twain Harte area on Hwy 108 […]

Big Trees Market Weekly Ad & Grocery Specials Through February 2nd!

Big Trees Market Weekly Ad & Grocery Specials Through February 2nd!

Arnold, CA…Big Trees Market is working hard to keep the shelves stocked for you! They have also implemented enhanced safety, cleaning and social distancing procedures in the store. These include plastic shields between staff and public in the checkstands. Due to the supply chain disruptions their normal weekly ad took a bit of a hiatus. […]

Sand Bag Location Added in West Point & Calaveras County has Sand Bags and Sand Available at 10 Locations

Sand Bag Location Added in West Point & Calaveras County has Sand Bags and Sand Available at 10 Locations

San Andreas, CA…Sand Bag Location Added in West Point so Calaveras County now has Sand Bags and Sand Available for Residents at 10 Locations. In preparation of the heavy rain and potential flooding predicted for this week the Calaveras County Office of Emergency Services and Public Works Department have stocked the following locations with sand […]

New Electric Vehicle Fast Chargers Now Available Along State Highways in Central California

New Electric Vehicle Fast Chargers Now Available Along State Highways in Central California

Sacramento, CA…Electric vehicle (EV) drivers now have more fast-charging options along state highways in Central California — including at the popular Tejon Pass Rest Area near the Los Angeles/Kern County line — with the installation of 22 new EV fast chargers at nine locations by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans). “Fast chargers are essential […]

I Had A Dream ~ Al Segalla

I Had A Dream ~ Al Segalla

Copperopolis, CA…I had a dream. I dreamed six months from now, I visited my local service station and noticed something very different. There were two different signs on separate pumps. The first sign said: “Trump Voters Only – Price $2.85 per gallon.” The other: “Biden Voters Only – $8,25 per gallon.” Glad this was only […]

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 […]

County Sets Up Warming Centers In Preparation For Extreme Winter Storm

County Sets Up Warming Centers In Preparation For Extreme Winter Storm

San Andreas, CA – Calaveras County, is receiving extreme weather conditions including high winds, freezing temperatures, severe rains and snow that may cause power outages throughout the county for the next several days starting January 27, 2021 and running through January 29, 2021. Calaveras County Office of Emergency Services (OES) has worked with operational partners […]

Hey Good People!! Copious Amounts of Fresh Powder at Skyline Bear Valley!

Hey Good People!!  Copious Amounts of Fresh Powder at Skyline Bear Valley!

Bear Valley, CA…Hey Good People! 9″ of new snow fell overnight with copious amounts looking to fall today. 28-34″ is expected today and again tonight with another 28″ falling tomorrow and 15″ falling the following night. Winds are increasing today and could gust into the 50’s so expect driving condition delays as well as possible […]

Yosemite National Park to Remain Closed Till Saturday

Yosemite National Park to Remain Closed Till Saturday

Yosemite, CA…Yosemite National Park will remain closed at least until Saturday, January 30, 2021, conditions permitting. Park staff continue to clear roads and trails, mitigate hazard trees, and work toward restoring safe conditions for employees and visitors due to last week’s Mono wind event. A significant winter storm is forecast to begin Tuesday night. Hazardous […]