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Traffic & Fire Update….Serrano Fire Kept to 1/2 Acre & Two Outbuildings
Sonora, CA…From CAL FIRE TCU…”#SerranoFire [update] Good progress is being made on the outbuildings and vegetation fire. Firefighter efforts have kept the vegetation fire to a half acre on Serrano Rd near Mono Way Standard (Tuolumne County)” Incident: 00323 Type: Report of Fire Location: Serrano Rd / Mono Way Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.981420 -120.306529 Detail […]
SEIU Local 1021 endorses Jeff Davidson for Calaveras County Water District
Valley Springs, CA…For this upcoming 2020 election SEIU Local 1021 has endorsed a series of candidates who prioritize the well-being and livelihood of our working-class communities. Jeff Davidson, vying for re-election to the CCWD board, has proven his value and commitment to Calaveras community throughout his 17 years of service on the board. “After many […]
Murphys Grade Road Resurfacing on October 17th
Angels Camp & Murphys, CA…Roadway resurfacing will be conducted on Saturday, October 17, 2020 as part of the Murphys Grade Road Overlay and Microsurface Project. The roadway work will be along Murphys Grade Road between Angels Camp and the town of Murphys. Traffic lanes will be reduced to one lane with the use of flaggers, […]
Make Plans to Attend Taco Tuesday at Bistro Espresso Tonight
Arnold, CA…Super excited to have Charlie Mondo Mariscal! #TacoTuesday 10/13 from 6-8pm! The Bistro serves fresh, made-to-order American cuisine and BBQ. We serve fair trade, organic espresso drinks and coffee and a variety of beers & wine. Open daily for breakfast and lunch and serve family-style dinner specials on Friday & Saturday.
CHP Assists Firefighters with Traffic on Vegetation Fire
Copperopolis, CA…We were able to assist CAL FIRE Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit today with a vegetation fire on SR-4 west of Copperoplis. Please slow waaaaaay down when driving by these types of incidents for everyone’s safety. And yes, Officer Butzler did park too close to the scene and now has to wash his patrol car!
Improvements to Murphys Grade Road will Lead to Delays
Murphys, CA…Beginning October 13, 2020 and continuing through mid-November there will be a road improvement project on Murphys Grade Road. Expect traffic delays on Murphys Grade Road from Angels Camp to the town of Murphys. Crews will be active during daylight hours of 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. There will be one lane open to […]
Construction Continues on Utica Drive
Hathaway Pines, CA…As part of one of the two remaining 2017 Winter Storm Recovery Projects, beginning October 12th Public Works will be removing trees and relocating a water line on a section of Canyon View Drive in the area near Hathaway Pines. To conduct this repair, Utica Drive will be closed on Monday, October 12th, […]
Traffic & Fire Update…Firefighters Have Surrounded Diamond Fire with Hose!
Copperopolis, CA…Firefighters have made quick work of the now 23 acre #DiamondFire [update] A hoselay around the perimeter of the 23 acre vegetation fire has been established. Near Hwy 4 and Main St. Copperopolis (Calaveras County), #DiamondFire Firefighters are aggressively fighting the 20 acre fire and requesting additional resources to assist with the vegetation fire […]
2020 Census Count 99.9 Percent Complete
Washington, DC…As of Oct. 12, 2020, 99.9% of housing units have been accounted for so far in the 2020 Census, with 33.1% counted by census takers and other field data collection operations, and 66.8% of housing units responding online, by phone or by mail. Every day, the U.S. Census Bureau releases the 2020 Census housing unit […]
Columbia Air Attack Base New Firehawk Helicopter Training Underway
Columbia, CA…This year, the Columbia Air Attack Base will receive a new helicopter, the Firehawk. This modern helicopter will be an important fire-fighting resource. To ensure the safety of the public and our crews, we will be conducting Pilot training from October 11th through October 17th, and Fire Crew training November 2nd through November 13th. […]
Traffic & Fire Update….Firefighters on Scene of 5 Acre Vegetation Fire Near Sr4 / Stallion Way
Copperopolis, CA…CAL FIRE TCU…”Firefighters are at scene of a 5 acre vegetation fire near Hwy 4 and Main St. Copperopolis (Calaveras County) #DiamondFire” Incident: 00142 Type: Report of Fire Location: Sr4 / Stallion Way Loc Desc: SR4 JWO HORSESHOE Lat/Lon: 38.053294 -120.621834 Detail Information 1:09 PM 11 [29] [Notification] [CHP]-CAL FIRE LL REQ CHP FOR […]
Event Being Held this Evening as Columbia School District Celebrates Electric School Buses Joining Fleet
Columbia, CA…In collaboration with our partners, Blue Bird and Cummins Electrified, A-Z Bus Sales will be hosting a media event tomorrow October 13th at 5:00 PM for Columbia Union School District. We are celebrating the delivery of the first all-electric school buses in California under the VW Mitigation Trust Plan. Columbia Union School District received […]
Governor Newsom Issues Proclamation Declaring California Farmers and Farmworkers Month
Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom issued a proclamation declaring October 2020, as California Farmers and Farmworkers Month. The text of the proclamation can be found here and a copy is below.
Governor Newsom Issues Proclamation Declaring Indigenous Peoples Day
Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom yesterday issued a proclamation declaring October 12, 2020, as “Indigenous Peoples’ Day” in the State of California. The text of the proclamation is below: PROCLAMATION For the second year in a row, California proclaims today as Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Today we celebrate the Indigenous peoples who call California home and who […]
Attorney General Becerra and Secretary of State Padilla Send Cease and Desist Letters on Ballot Drop Boxes
Sacramento, CA…California Attorney General Xavier Becerra and California Secretary of State Alex Padilla sent a cease and desist order to the California Republican Party to stop operating unofficial ballot drop boxes. This follows reports of unofficial drop boxes being operated by Republican campaigns in Fresno, Los Angeles, and Orange Counties. “There is nothing more precious […]
The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors are Back in Action Today with Full Agenda
San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors are Back in Action Today with Full Agenda. The agenda is below…. Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting 10/13/2020 8:00 AM Board of Supervisors Chambers 891 Mountain Ranch Road San Andreas, CA 95249 Downloads: Agenda Agenda Packet Video Call to Order Roll Call Closed Session Agenda 1. Conference with legal […]
Potential Midweek PSPS Event in Targeted Portions of 21 Counties Due to Forecasted High Winds and Dry Conditions. (Amador & Calaveras Made List)
San Francisco, CA…Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) has notified customers in targeted portions of 21 counties about a potential Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) as early as Wednesday afternoon. Hot and dry conditions combined with expected high wind gusts pose an increased risk for damage to the electric system that has the potential to […]
Rescued Bald Eagle Returned to the Wild
Valley Springs, CA…From the Calaveras Sheriff’s Dept…”Do you remember when Calaveras Sheriff’s Deputy Emmi rescued the Eagle at Hogan Lake a few months ago? Well today “Joey” was able to be released back into the wild! The Eagle, previously thought to be a Golden Eagle was determined to be a juvenile female Bald Eagle. Joey […]
Michael R. Smith 1947 – 2020
Valley Springs, CA…Michael was born in Glendale, CA on January 25, 1947 and passed away on September 29, 2020 at his home in Valley Springs. Beloved husband and father who is survived by his wife, Diane and son, Jason of Valley Springs also survived by his brother William of Hawaii and sister, Nanette of Lodi. […]
Mornings with the One Percent™ Live Weekdays 7-10am, Barrett Hearings Replay 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 […]
November 3, 2020 Presidential General Election – West Point Drop Box Location has Moved
San Andreas, CA…The West Point ballot drop box location has been moved from West Point Lumber to the West Point Trading Post located at 22663 Hwy 26, West Point, CA 95255. The drop box at the West Point Trading Post is available Monday through Saturday 9am-9pm and Sunday 12pm-8pm. On Election Day, November 3rd, 2020 […]
Update from Calaveras Clerk Recorder on November 3, 2020 Presidential General Election – Two Ballots
San Andreas, CA…”I have been alerted that voters are concerned about receiving more than one ballot. This is not an accident. To get all the ballots out by October 5, we have to print the envelopes with the voters mailing address two weeks prior to the actual mailing. This ensures everyone is mailed a ballot […]
Memorandum from the President’s Physician
Washington, DC…Memorandum from the President’s Physician
A Covid Comic for Your Sunday ~ By Mike Darby
Angels Camp, CA…A Covid Comic ~ By Mike Darby
Don’t Miss the Big CalaverasGROWN Farmers’ Market Today in Murphys
Murphys, CA…CalaverasGROWN Certified Farmers’ Market, Sunday, in Murphys Community Park from 9AM to 1PM 🍒 🐝 💕 $2 in Market Bucks to the first 100 shoppers who stop by the information booth! Though the rain may have missed us, cooler temps have us indoors more and enjoying our creature comforts. Whether you’re vegan, a vegetarian, […]
Dylan Colby Moyle Sought for Death of Matthew Winks
Jamestown, CA…On October 3rd, 2020, at approximately 6:53 PM, The Sonora Area CHP office received a call of a “pedestrian down” near the intersection of Fifth Avenue and 7th Street in Jamestown, CA. Upon the officer’s arrival, they located the body of 42-year-old Matthew Winks of Jamestown. Evidence at the scene indicated Mr. Winks was […]
Bear Valley Cross Country Trail Work Day Today – Oct. 11
Bear Valley, CA…Ever wonder what the cross country and snowshoe trails look like before the snow arrives? Join fellow Bear Valley Adventure Company enthusiasts to trim back branches, clear obstacles and help get the trails ready before winter. Afterward, a complimentary outdoor lunch will be served for participants while swapping tales and making predictions about […]
Our Sunday Edition with Local Features, Local Specials & More Every Sunday All Day Long!
Arnold, CA…Our goal is to bring back the feel of the old Sunday Paper. It was a day for features, profiles and most importantly the Rotogravure section with all the color ads that had kids begging mom & dad for the latest toys, Dad checking out the new hardware and automotive specials and Moms everywhere […]
Traffic Update….Injury Overturned Vehicle Collision Near Hwy 4 & Moran
Arnold, CA…Traffic Update….Injury Overturned Vehicle Collision Near Hwy 4 & Moran Incident: 00284 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr4 / Moran Rd Loc Desc: UPPER MORAN Lat/Lon: 38.264970 -120.333721 Detail Information 3:56 PM 11 [20] 1039 CAL FIRE FOR LINE 10 3:56 PM 10 [18] DRVR GETTING OUT THE VEH / CHILD STANDING OUTSIDE THE […]