Valley Springs, CA…Frederick Eugene Evans age 84 past away on July 20 2020 at Mark Twain Saint Joseph Hospital of natural causes . He was born May 24 1936 in a tar paper shack at his grand parents farm on the Moseley Prairie in Oklahoma out side of Siloam Springs AR. to Leslie B. Evans […]
San Andreas, CA…On Tuesday, August 25, 2020, Calaveras Public Health confirmed 26 new cases of COVID-19 in Calaveras County. The additional cases include 6 females and 3 males between 18 to 49 years of age, 2 males between 50-64 years of age, and 7 females and 8 males over 65 years of age. There were […]
Lake Alpine, CA…As our summer visitors ranks start to thin it is the perfect time to take a visit to our local high country. Temps are still warm and you can actually find parking spots, have a great time and have a picnic or get a meal. This video and photos were taken just before […]
San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras Board of Supervisors resume their toils at 9am today. The full agenda is below… Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting 8/25/2020 9:00 AM Board of Supervisors Chambers 891 Mountain Ranch Road San Andreas, CA 95249 Downloads: Agenda Agenda Packet Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call To give public comment, call one […]
Groveland, CA…All areas currently under Evacuation Orders will be open to residents for repopulation beginning Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at 8:00 A.M. The following road closures will remain in effect, however; they will be open to residents with identification. Highway 49 from 120 to Black Creek. Priest Coulterville Road, from Highway 120 to J132/Greeley Hill […]
Sacramento, CA…According to recently released data from the U.S. Census Bureau, total construction spending in the United States amounted to $667.9 billion during the first six months of 2020. While this total represents a 5 percent increase over the same period in 2019, spending has decreased by about $86 billion since the onset of the […]
San Andreas, CA…Momentum is building for Celebrate Calaveras! – the social media movement introduced in mid-July by Mark Twain Medical Center. “We see lots of folks liking, sharing and commenting on our MTMC Facebook postings featuring the county’s natural beauty, rich history and unmatched recreation opportunities,” notes Doug Archer, MTMC President and CEO. “And most […]
Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that the White House has approved California’s request for a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration to bolster the state’s emergency response to wildfires burning in Northern California and support impacted residents in Lake, Napa, San Mateo, Santa Cruz, Solano, Sonoma and Yolo counties. “Thank you to the President for your […]
Sacramento, CA…The latest Statewide Fire Map…”Statewide fire map for Sunday, August 23. Tremendous efforts continue around the clock to protect California. Thank you to all supporting the mission!” Click on image below for full sized version…
Washington, DC…Thank you very much. And it’s good to see you all. Hope you had a great weekend at your convention. And we’re going to have a great convention coming up, and I look forward to it. But before I discuss a very historic breakthrough in our fight against the China virus, I’d like to […]
Groveland, CA…Crews continue to secure the fire line along the north and southwest sides of the incident. The fire activity in the Jack Ass Creek drainage continues to be a point of concern for suppression personnel. Suppression efforts in this area of the fire will continue through the evening. The approaching weather front is projected […]
Bear Valley, CA…We had the pleasure to spend a few minutes with Bear Valley Adventure Company General Manager Aaron Johnson. It has been a very, very busy summer in our local high country. There are still lakes to be paddled and bikes to be peddled before the summer toys a are put away or sold […]
Groveland, CA…PG&E crews have been able to access most of the equipment affected by the MocFire and restore power to most of the Moccasin and Groveland areas. There are still 419 customers without power but that is down from over 4,000. No estimates as to restoral of the rest because they have as yet been […]
Angels Camp, CA…A Covid Comic ~ By Mike Darby
Arnold, Murphys & Sonora, CA…Hiking is a good way to keep social distance and have quality time with your friends and family! All SNAC locations are stoked up with #obōz #footwear #hiking #snacattack #arnoldca #murphysca #sonoraca #calaverascounty #getoutside #supportsmallbusiness
San Andreas, CA…Our world has changed with the Pandemic. Our commitment to serve you has not. Although we cannot gather for our annual Fall Health Fair, we will be offering Blood Analysis Screenings for $45. Please call 209.897.0003 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. to schedule your appointment. Our goal is to make your visit […]
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. […]
Valley Springs, CA…Traffic Update….Pickup vs Power Pole Near Hwy 12 & Cedar Street. Incident: 00105 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Cedar St / Sr12 Loc Desc: NEAR VARIETY STORE Lat/Lon: 38.190637 -120.829703 Detail Information 8:48 AM 19 [27] [Notification] [CHP]-Problem changed from 1179-Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt to 1182-Trfc Collision-No Inj by CHP [Shared] 8:39 AM 18 […]
Arnold, CA…Your Arnold Ace Home Center’s Red Hot Buys! Shop In Store or Online for Pickup or Delivery. Click on images for full sized images…
Mountain Ranch, CA…In 1950, we started out as a family operation with Erich’s father and mother, August and Freida Sender, in a century-old adobe building. The upstairs was home to the Sender family, and the first floor included groceries, a meat market, a bar, and a small eating place called Opa’s Smokehouse. On Christmas morning […]
Angels Camp & Murphys, CA…Angels Food and Sierra Hills Market Weekly Ad & Specials Through August 25th. Sierra Hills Hours Of Operation Update~ Starting Sunday, August 9, Sierra Hills Market is shortening our business hours, due to recent staffing challenges we are experiencing. Our new hours will be 8:00 am-8:00 pm and our deli will […]
Arnold, CA…Donald McNeal passed away on July 31, 2020, after a short battle with cancer. He is survived by his brother-in-law John Coppolo (Judy, deceased), and nieces, Catherine Rossetto (Chris) and Jennifer Stetson (Dave). He is also survived by his ex-wife and good friend, Patricia Roma, and her nieces, Ursula Roma and Axie Roma, nephews, […]
Groveland, CA…CAL FIRE crews continue to aggressively battle the MOC fire with a primary emphasis on the life safety of civilians and firefighters. Crews have been working tirelessly to start gaining containment on the fire while also preventing the forward spread. Over the past 24 hours we have had numerous additional resources arrive on the […]
Pioneer, CA…Traffic Update….Possible Injury Collision Near Red Corral Rd / Joyce Rd. Incident: 00308 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Red Corral Rd / Joyce Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.420716 -120.573542 Detail Information 5:43 PM 1 [6] 1039 94-S22
Vallecito, CA…The Bureau of Reclamation will temporarily close the Natural Bridges Trail at New Melones Lake beginning August 23 until further notice. The Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office has requested the closure due to limited resources of emergency services for this unprecedented fire season. For updates: call the Administration Office at 209‑536‑9094, ext. 0 or visit […]
Moccasin, CA…Moccasin Hetch Hetchy Power Plant Community- All Mandatory Evacuation Orders & Fire advisements for the community of Moccasin Hetch Hetchy Power Plant will be lifted today, Saturday August 22, at 12pm. Due to the large amount of Fire suppression equipment in the area, speed control will be enforced. Road Closures – Road Conditions: Open […]
Angels Camp, CA…Middleton’s is Open Normal Hours During the COVID-19 Crisis for their Community. Browse Online, Call In Your Order & Get Fast, Free Delivery! When people buy from us, they don’t just get an appliance, piece of furniture or electronic; they become a member of our family, a family that is there for one […]
Angels Camp, CA…Darren Vernon Jones of Angels Camp passed away on 08/06/2020. He was born in Oakdale, CA to Mary Louise Smith Jones and Lester Vernon Jones. Darren is survived by his wife Brenda, his son Tim Jones, his mother Mary Louise Jones Ardito, all of Angels Camp; his son Travis Rankin of Georgia, and […]
Sacramento, CA…The American Red Cross mobilized several teams this week in response to multiple fires throughout the California Gold Country Region. Right now, Red Cross volunteers and staff are supporting evacuees with non-congregate sheltering sites, water, snacks meals, and virtual health and mental health services. As of last night, nearly 400 evacuees stayed in Red […]
Groveland, CA…Continued threat to approximately 1,500 residences. Threat to critical power and water distribution infrastructure for the City of San Francisco, PG&E and Moccasin Fish Hatchery. The latest update is below as well as a link to the latest heat map. Hot spots dropping… MOC FIRE INCIDENT UPDATE Date: 8/22/20 Time: 7:30 a.m. INCIDENT FACTS […]
