The Donnell Fire Now 29,756 Acres, Firefighters Making Progress & Smoke Output Starting to Drop

The Donnell Fire Now 29,756 Acres, Firefighters Making Progress & Smoke Output Starting to Drop

Pinecres, CA…Due to more accurate perimeter mapping a slight decrease in the percentage of containment was noted. Significant decrease in both fire activity and threats to structures allowed firefighters to continue progress on containment. Night crews were pulled off the line at midnight and rotated in this morning with the day crews to assist with […]

Huge Kayak & SUP Clearance Sale Going on Now at SNAC! Save Now & Play!

Huge Kayak & SUP Clearance Sale Going on Now at SNAC!  Save Now & Play!

Arnold, Murphys & Sonora, CA…Ever since we opened our first store in Downtown Sonora, our goal has been the same. To provide our customers with high quality, innovative outdoor products, priced so you can spend more time using your gear than paying for it. At SNAC, you’ll find affordable clothing and gear to outfit yourself […]

Traffic Update…Vehicle Over Side on Camp Mather Trail

Traffic Update…Vehicle Over Side on Camp Mather Trail

Groveland, CA….Traffic Update…Vehicle Over Side on Camp Mather Trail Incident: 00086 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: 0 Camp Mather Trl Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.888947 -119.841836 Detail Information 8:57 AM 11 [17] 1039 6 8:49 AM 10 [14] [Notification] [CHP]-CDF RECALLED AGAIN STATING YNP RANGER IS 97, IT IS ON EVERGREEN ROAD NEAR MM 3, NOT […]

Traffic Update….Collision Near SR4 / Appaloosa Way

Traffic Update….Collision Near SR4 / Appaloosa Way

Angels Camp, CA…Traffic Update….Collision Near SR4 / Appaloosa Way Incident: 00052 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: SR4 / Appaloosa Way Loc Desc: AT 4614 SR4 Lat/Lon: 38.049420 -120.631128 Detail Information 7:00 AM 3 [11] 1039 SAM BERRI TOW 6:59 AM 2 [10] A49-002 1185 SAM BERRI TOW – OWNERS REQ 6:30 AM 1 [8] [Notification] […]

Full Grand Jury Report on Widespread Sexual Abuse of Juveniles and Cover Up by Portions of Catholic Church

Full Grand Jury Report on Widespread Sexual Abuse of Juveniles and Cover Up by Portions of Catholic Church

Harrisburg, PA…What follows is the first few paragraphs of the Grand Jury Report that shows the sad, large scale abuse of children and subsequent cover up of the incidents by portions of the Catholic Church. “We, the members of this grand jury, need you to hear this. We know some of you have heard some […]

Crews Made Good Progress on Donnell Fire Today

Crews Made Good Progress on Donnell Fire Today

Pinecrest, CA…Wildland Fire Modules made significant progress on the west side of the fire in the Carson-Iceberg Wilderness. Helicopters were able to support the modules by dropping water on the fire throughout the day. In addition, Helirappellers were inserted to construct a helicopter landing area (helispot) west of the fire boundary. On the southern and […]

Calaveras MET Team Assists DFW with Marijuana Eradication

Calaveras MET Team Assists DFW with Marijuana Eradication

Copperopolis, CA…On 08/13/2018 Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office Marijuana Enforcement Team deputies assisted the California Department of Fish and Wildlife with the service of a warrant in the rural area of Heiser Canyon near Copperopolis. No subjects were located upon arrival. Several scientists from the California State Water Board as well as Senior Environmental Scientists from […]

Children Learn about Parents’ Jobs at Mule Creek ~ By Lt. Angelo Gonzales, AA/PIO Mule Creek State Prison

Children Learn about Parents’ Jobs at Mule Creek ~ By Lt. Angelo Gonzales, AA/PIO Mule Creek State Prison

Ione, CA…Mule Creek State Prison (MCSP) recently held its fifth annual Junior Corrections Academy. The Junior Academy was designed to give the children of MCSP employees a chance to learn more about the job their parents do every day and to expose them to the field of Corrections Law Enforcement. On July 16, 44 participants, […]

Celebration of Life set for Marcy Crawford

Celebration of Life set for Marcy Crawford

Arnold, CA…The family of Marcy Crawford invites her friends and colleagues to join them in a celebration of Marcy’s life on Sunday, Aug. 26, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Snowflake Lodge, 335 Blue Lake Springs Drive, in Arnold. Born on June 27, 1939, Marcy died on June 11, 2018, after living courageously with Stage […]

Traffic Update….Collision Near Fairgrounds on Hwy 49

Traffic Update….Collision Near Fairgrounds on Hwy 49

Angels Camp, CA…Traffic Update….Collision Near Fairgrounds on Hwy 49 Incident: 00239 Type: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj Location: 2415 Sr49 Loc Desc: NB SR49 JNO FAIRGROUNDS Lat/Lon: 38.026359 -120.512277 Detail Information 1:42 PM 8 [9] 1039 SAM BERRI / 3A 1:29 PM 7 [15] [Appended, 13:46:51] [6] PTYS OO VEH WALKING AROUND 1:29 PM 6 [13] [Appended, […]

Donnell Fire Heat Map…

Donnell Fire Heat Map…

Bear Valley, CA…We normally don’t publish the heat maps of the fires because they can be inaccurate and show heated air aloft etc. We thought this recent one of the Donnell Fire was illustrative though. It shows they are making good progress taking the heat out of the fire for much of the perimeter. On […]

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 […]

Donnell Fire Swells to 29,569 Acres, Most Growth on Northwest Edge

Donnell Fire Swells to 29,569 Acres, Most Growth on Northwest Edge

Pinecrest, CA…Fire spread was minimal overnight, primarily along the northwest fire edge in the Carson-Iceberg Wilderness where Wildland Fire Modules are spiked out and will be working today. Overnight, crews continued to enhance containment lines along the southern and eastern flanks of the fire and to do structure protection including within the Haypress area. Today, […]

President Donald J. Trump on Defense Bill H.R. 5515

President Donald J. Trump on Defense Bill H.R. 5515

Washington, DC…Today, I have signed into law H.R. 5515, “an Act to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2019 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes.” This Act authorizes fiscal […]

Calaveras Board of Supervisors are Back In Action Today

Calaveras Board of Supervisors are Back In Action Today

Calaveras Board of Supervisors are back In Action Today. The full agenda is enclosed… LIVE Webcast Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting 8/14/2018 9:00 AM Board of Supervisors Chambers 891 Mountain Ranch Road   San Andreas, CA 95249 Downloads:  Agenda  Agenda Packet  Video Call to Order Roll Call Pledge of Allegiance Announcements This is a time for board members […]

Hay Bales Cause Sacramento Area Couple’s Death in Hwy 88 Motorcycle Collision

Hay Bales Cause Sacramento Area Couple’s Death in Hwy 88 Motorcycle Collision

Kirkwood, CA…On 8-10-2018 at approximately 1105 hours, Jim Hutton a resident of Sacramento and his passenger, Theresa Lish a resident of Auburn were traveling eastbound at approximately 50 miles per hour on their 2013 Harley Davidson motorcycle on SR-88 behind 5 other motorcycles in a group. When they were east of Mormon Emigrant Trail, Mr. […]

Calaveras Sheriff’s Department Holds Hiring & Promotion Ceremony

Calaveras Sheriff’s Department Holds Hiring & Promotion Ceremony

San Andreas, CA…Throughout 2018, the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office has been actively recruiting new employees. This morning during a public Promotional / Hiring / Affirmation of Office Ceremony, Sheriff Rick DiBasilio proudly swore in a large group of recently hired or promoted Sheriff’s employees. The list included the promotion of one patrol sergeant, three corporals, […]

Traffic Update….Possible Injury Collision Near Sr49 / Sr26

Traffic Update….Possible Injury Collision Near Sr49 / Sr26

MOkelumne Hill, CA…Traffic Update….Possible Injury Collision Near Sr49 / Sr26 Incident: 00151 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr49 / Sr26 Loc Desc: SB 49 2 MIL JSO MOK Lat/Lon: 38.297792 -120.704669 Detail Information 12:08 PM 5 [17] [Rotation Request Comment] ***** 1039 MOTHERLOADE TOW 209-754-1740 **** W/FB 12:07 PM 4 [15] A49-003 1185 12:07 PM […]

Gary L. Stevens For Sheriff Tri-Tip Fundraiser Dinner & Dance

Gary L. Stevens For Sheriff Tri-Tip Fundraiser Dinner & Dance

San Andreas, CA…Gary L. Stevens For Sheriff Tri-Tip Fundraiser Dinner & Dance is August 25th. Don’t miss out and get your tickets now. Gary has been a professional peace officer for more than 28 years. His dedication to law enforcement began as a young adult, and he remains true to the profession to this day. […]

Sierra Pacific Industries Forestland in California Closed Due to Fire Danger

Sierra Pacific Industries Forestland in California Closed Due to Fire Danger

Anderson, CA – Due to extreme wildfire conditions and risk to lives and property, Sierra Pacific Industries (SPI) has closed its forestlands in California. SPI takes pride in allowing non-motorized public access for hunting and other recreational values but must take this action to protect resources and public safety. This follows similar announcements by other […]

Traffic Update….Solo Vehicle Rollover Near Tuolumne Rd / Soulsbyville Rd

Traffic Update….Solo Vehicle Rollover Near Tuolumne Rd / Soulsbyville Rd

Sonora, CA…Traffic Update….Solo Vehicle Rollover Near Tuolumne Rd / Soulsbyville Rd Incident: 00164 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Tuolumne Rd / Soulsbyville Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.965239 -120.271055 Detail Information 10:35 AM 9 [15] ATT #PE4JSQ76 —— UNK ETA WIL CB 10:28 AM 8 [14] 1039 ATT 10:28 AM 7 [13] 1039 AHEARNS ON OWNERS […]

The Donnell Fire Now 28,302 Acres, 20% Contained & 135 Structures Destroyed

The Donnell Fire Now 28,302 Acres, 20% Contained & 135 Structures Destroyed

Pinecrest, CA…Additional firefighters arrived throughout the day on Sunday. These crews will bolster those already making good progress on the fire. Last night, crews were able to contain a 20 acre spot fire in the Eagle Creek drainage, about 2 miles north of Eagle Meadow. Today line construction will continue from the Bennett Juniper to […]

The Ferguson Fire is Winding Down, 96,457 Acres & 86% Contained, Yosemite Valley Reopens Tomorrow!

The Ferguson Fire is Winding Down, 96,457 Acres & 86% Contained, Yosemite Valley Reopens Tomorrow!

Awahanee, CA, August 13, 2018- The Ferguson Fire is now 96,457 acres with 86% containment and 1,020 personnel that are currently engaged on the fire which include 69 engines, 6 water tenders, 5 helicopters, 16 crews, 2 masticator and 14 dozers. There have been 2 fatalities and 19 injuries to date. 10 structures have been […]