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 […]
Pinecrest, CA…The Pacific Crest Trail has been closed from Highway 108 to Highway 4 as of August 6th due to the proximity of the Donnell Fire. The Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail (PCT) is a treasured pathway through some of the most outstanding scenic terrain in the United States. Beginning in southern California at the […]
Ione, CA…On August 4th at approximately 1:43pm Carl W. Hudson, 49 from Stockton lost his life near Buena Vista Road and Hwy 88. He was riding his 2011 Kawasaki ZX10 southbound on Buena Vista Road, south of Hwy 88 at a high rate of speed. The road is currently under construction and road closed barricades […]
Pinecrest, CA…The Donnell Fire started on August 1 near the east side of Donnell Lake. The fire is burning primarily along the north bank of the Middle Fork of the Stanislaus River in steep and rough terrain with heavy standing dead and down timber. The fire has been managed as full suppression incident from the […]
Awahanee, CA, August 6, 2018 – The Ferguson Fire is now 91,502 acres with 38% containment and 2,689 personnel that are currently engaged on the fire which include 203 engines, 20 water tenders, 14 helicopters, 40 crews, 5 masticators and 33 dozers. There have been 2 fatalities and 11 injuries to date. 10 structures have […]
Pinecrest, CA… Due to extreme fire behavior on Sunday, the Donnell Fire jumped Highway 108 at Brightman Flat and forced fire crews to disengage from the fire’s intense edge, according to Lee Rickard, incident commander for the Central Coast Interagency Incident Management Team. The fire consumed numerous structures in the area of Dardanelle and Brightman […]
Pinecrest, CA…The Donnell Fire started on August 1 near the east side of Donnell Lake. The fire is burning primarily along the north bank of the Middle Fork of the Stanislaus River in steep and rough terrain with heavy standing dead and down timber. The fire has been managed as full suppression incident from the […]
Pinecrest, CA…There is a public meeting scheduled at 5 p.m. Monday, August 6 at the Summit Ranger District’s Pinecrest Amphitheater. Fire managers will be on hand to talk about the Donnell Fire and the public will have an opportunity to ask questions.
Vallecito, CA…A bit of great news from Cal-Fire TCU…”Firefighters have worked diligently to achieve 40% containment. The fire’s forward progress has been stopped with acreage currently at 136 acres.”
Arnold, CA…From Cal-Fire TCU on this afternoon’s Fire in Arnold. “We just dodged a figurative bullet. A vegetation fire was quickly contained in Arnold. BBQ briquettes were carelessly discarded and caused the fire. @smokey_bear would be so disappointed. PLEASE be smart! DON’T be careless! #DontLetThisBeYou”
Yosemite, CA…Due to increased fire activity in the areas adjacent to and on Yosemite National Park, park administrators and fire managers have made the decision to extend the current park closures indefinitely. Fire managers are continuously assessing conditions in the area and will work directly with and will immediately advise park managers as conditions change […]
Arnold, CA….Fire Update….Vegetation Fire Reported on Jerrilynn Drive in Arnold.
Vallecito, CA…The Parrots Fire is approximately 135 acres and 5% contained. Air and ground resources working together effectively. Heavy fuels and tough topography. They are making good progress. The battle for the firefighters will be to keep it corralled as the winds shift and temps climb for the rest of the day. The next few […]
Pinecrest, CA…Well ladies & gents, an incident management team has been called in and the Donnell Fire has crossed the threshold of becoming a multi-day, campaign fire incident. The Donnell Fire started on August 1 near the east side of Donnell Lake. The fire is burning primarily along the north bank of the Middle Fork […]
Angels Camp, CA…There’s a new insurance option in town – one with a face many in Calaveras County might find familiar. Jim Bailey, a resident of Murphys, California, has opened his new office at 465 S. Main St in Angels Camp. “When the previous company here made the decision to leave Angels Camp I decided […]
Angels Camp, CA…if you haven’t yet, book your weekend plans before they are all gone! Summer is here and we cannot wait to serve you! From Family Parties, to having fun with a Ski boat, to our full line of water toys New Melones Lake Marina is the only marina on New Melones Lake and […]
Volcano, CA…Traffic Update….Motorcycle Down Near Rams Horn Grade / Shake Ridge Rd Incident: 00175 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Rams Horn Grade / Shake Ridge Rd Loc Desc: JSO Lat/Lon: 38.473324 -120.625996 Detail Information 9:45 AM 3 [3] 1039 94 OFC 9:44 AM 2 [2] 1039 AMA SO 9:44 AM 1 [1] MC DOWN OFF […]
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 […]
Arnold, CA…Buckets of Savings This Weekend at Arnold Ace Home Center. Click below for full sized savings!
Camp Connell, CA…Ronwright Logging, Lumber and Construction is going into its 4th year of mulching, masticating and mowing. local family owed business started over 27 years ago by Ron Glass. Now, his sons, daughters, and daughter in law have all helped run the business along with some fantastic local employees. The crew has completed small […]
Sonora, CA…The American Red Cross has opened a shelter at the 7th Day Adventist Church in Sonora for anyone who has been displaced due to the Donnell Fire evacuations. Small pets will be assisted with an outdoor set up at the shelter.
Vallecito, CA…Fire Update….Vegetation Fire Near Camp Nine Rd / Parrots Ferry Rd Incident: 00091 Type: Report of Fire Location: Camp Nine Rd / Parrots Ferry Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.084030 -120.460990 Detail Information 6:17 AM 3 [9] 1039 OFFICE 6:16 AM 2 [7] [Notification] [CHP]-NOW ADV AT CAMP 9 BYPASS ROAD 5:39 AM 1 [1] […]
Pinecrest, CA…Current Fire Situation: Fire burned moderately under the inversion this morning. The inversion lifted at 11 a.m., drastically increasing fire activity, with isolated torching. Several fire spots are becoming well established, making it difficult for crews to engage them. Fire spread from the fire is directly threating several small communities in a canyon with […]
Pinecrest, CA…Donnell Fire Closes Hwy 108 Over Sonora Pass. SR 108 [IN THE CENTRAL CALIFORNIA AREA & SIERRA NEVADA] IS CLOSED FROM 13 MI EAST TO 21.6 MI EAST OF STRAWBERRY (TUOLUMNE CO) -DUE TO A WILDFIRE – MOTORISTS ARE ADVISED TO USE AN ALTERNATE ROUTE 1-WAY CONTROLLED TRAFFIC AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS FROM 2.1 MI […]
Ione, CA…Traffic Update….Fatality on Hwy 88 Near Ione Incident: 00195 Type: Fatality Location: Buena Vista Rd / Sr88 Loc Desc: JSO / IN CONST AREA Lat/Lon: 38.322733 -120.926590 Detail Information 3:30 PM 8 [22] 1185R FOR MC 3:21 PM 7 [21] 1039 AMA SO FOR CORDS 2:03 PM 6 [16] 1039 94-S1 1:59 PM 5 […]
Pinecrest, CA….From the Tuolumne Sheriff’s Dept….Mandatory Evacuation Order** Further mandatory evacuation orders are being issued in the Donnell Fire from Clark Fork to/ and including Kennedy Meadows. As of 11 AM the fire was estimated at 1000 acres. USFS Photo The Donnell Fire has burned 600 acres and has no containment. Our office issued a […]
Murphys, CA…“Jimbo Scott and Grover Anderson are two northern California singer/songwriters who have joined forces for this folk-based act. “Freight” honors the famed Freight & Salvage of Berkeley, California, where they met at a 2011 Open Mic… As Freight, Jimbo & Grover put on a show much greater than the sum of their parts. Joined […]
Washington, DC…Presidential Weekly Address for August 3rd
Arnold, CA…Purchase The Past is located at 830 Highway 4 in Arnold. Saturdays & Sundays, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm and By Appointment. 830 Highway 4, Arnold, 209-795-1882
Pinecrest, CA…The Donnell Fire continues to present active fire behavior and has burned 600 acres. During morning hours the fire is under an inversion and actively burning in timber and brush, with movement driven primarily by terrain. Once the inversion lifts around noon, the winds in the canyon increase to 25 mph, causing the fire […]
