Ferguson Fire Rolls On to 43,299 Acres & 27% Containment. Yosemite Valley Closed Through The Weekend

Ferguson Fire Rolls On to 43,299 Acres & 27% Containment.  Yosemite Valley Closed Through The Weekend

Awahanee, CA, July 26, 2018 – Yosemite National Park officials announced closures to the Yosemite Valley and Wawona areas, as well as the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias, effective noon on Wednesday, July 25. With the ongoing closure of Highway140, visitors can exit the park using Highways 120 and 41. Yosemite National Park is experiencing high fire danger, […]

San Andreas Man Charged with Second Degree Murder in Death of Desiree Licon

San Andreas Man Charged with Second Degree Murder in Death of Desiree Licon

San Andreas, CA…On 7-11-18 around 0240 hours Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office Deputies responded to a report of an altercation on Bargers Court in San Andreas. Upon arrival deputies found an unconscious 27 year old female who was treated by medics and later transported via air ambulance to an out of county hospital. Deputies arrested Jesse […]

Sheriff’s Behavioral Health Liaison Receives Award

Sheriff’s Behavioral Health Liaison Receives Award

San Andreas, CA) On 7/18/18 the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office was notified that “Behavioral Health Liaison” Brenda Hanley is receiving an international award for “Leadership in Human Rights and Civil Rights” from the International Association of Chiefs of Police. The Sheriff’s Office nominated Ms. Hanley for the award. Ms. Hanley is an employee of Calaveras […]

Ferguson Fire Evacuation Advisory for Stumpfield Mountain Road Area

Ferguson Fire Evacuation Advisory for Stumpfield Mountain Road Area

Mariposa, CA…Effective Immediately a Fire Advisement has been issued for the following locations: Highway 49 South from Stumpfield Mountain Road to the Mariposa-Madera County Line, this includes Kemble Road, Stumpfield Mountain Road, and Watt Road For a map of this area copy and paste this link into your web browser http://arcg.is/00XX1L This is NOT an […]

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 […]

Traffic Update….Possible Injury Collision Near Hwys Sr49 / Sr26

Traffic Update….Possible Injury Collision Near Hwys Sr49 / Sr26

Mokelumne Hill, CA…Traffic Update….Possible Injury Collision Near Hwys Sr49 / Sr26. CHP is reporting a Caltrans vehicle vs logging truck. Please use caution in the area…. Incident: 00118 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr49 / Sr26 Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.297792 -120.704669 Detail Information 9:08 AM 7 [7] [Rotation Request Comment] 1039 MOTHER LODE 2097541740 9:07 […]

Ferguson Fire Community Meeting July 25th in Greeley Hill

Ferguson Fire Community Meeting July 25th in Greeley Hill

Greeley Hill, CA…Ferguson Fire Community Meeting has been scheduled for July 25th in Greeley Hill. The Unified Commanders, CAL FIRE, US Forest Service and Mariposa County Sheriff’s Office, will be hosting a community meeting to discuss the current situation of the Ferguson Fire. Officials will be giving an operational overview briefing highlighting the current actions […]

Jessica Morse on Yosemite Valley Closure Due to Ferguson Fire

Jessica Morse on Yosemite Valley Closure Due to Ferguson Fire

Roseville, CA…U.S. House candidate Jessica Morse today released the following statement regarding the spread of the Ferguson Fire, which continues to impact communities across the 4th Congressional District: “Having hiked and camped in Yosemite since my youth, my heart is with the people displaced and threatened by this dangerous fire. I am praying that everyone […]

Desiree Licon 1990 – 2018

Desiree Licon 1990 – 2018

San Andreas, CA…Desiree Licon was born July 21st, 1990 in San Jose, CA and passed away July 15, 2018 in San Andreas, CA. She was an accomplished Cheerleader from the young age of 7 years old, cheering for Pop Warner and competitive cheer teams. Desiree was active in Dance and Drama and always loved to […]

Ferguson Fire Forcing Yosemite Valley to Close Temporarily

Ferguson Fire Forcing Yosemite Valley to Close Temporarily

Yosemite, CA…Yosemite National Park announces Yosemite Valley and Wawona will close at Noon tomorrow, July 25, 2018, to all visitors due to the ongoing impacts of the Ferguson Fire. These closures include all hotels, campgrounds, and visitor services in Yosemite Valley and Wawona. Park visitors currently staying in park campgrounds and lodging facilities are asked […]

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 […]

August 5th Services & Celebration of Life for Firefighter & EPFD Board Member John Daniel “Dan” Leary

August 5th Services & Celebration of Life for Firefighter & EPFD Board Member John Daniel “Dan” Leary

Arnold, CA…It is with deep regret that the Ebbetts Pass Fire District must announce the passing of one of our Board of Directors John Daniel “Dan” Leary. The funeral service will be held on Sunday, August 5th at 3:00 PM at Ebbetts Pass Fire District Station 1, located at 1037 Blagen Road in Arnold, CA […]

Tribute to Fallen Fire Fighter Braden Varney by Congressman Tom McClintock

Tribute to Fallen Fire Fighter Braden Varney by Congressman Tom McClintock

Washington, DC…Congressman McClintock delivered the following tribute to fallen fire fighter Braden Varney before the House of Representatives: Mr. Speaker: I rise to honor a hero of the Sierra and to mourn his tragic loss. Braden Varney, age 36, gave his life Saturday night fighting the Ferguson Fire, which continues to ravage the forests near […]

Traffic Update….Vehicle vs Horse on Poole Station

Traffic Update….Vehicle vs Horse on Poole Station

Angels Camp, CA…Traffic Update….Vehicle vs Horse on Poole Station Incident: 00060 Type: Hit and Run No Injuries Location: 8050 Pool Station Rd Loc Desc: 8050 POOL STATION Lat/Lon: 38.099139 -120.659868 Detail Information 6:42 AM 4 [9] 1039 2 AT OFC 6:40 AM 3 [8] ******* BLIND TRANS FRM CAL SO **** 6:39 AM 2 [4] […]

Major Injuries for Mountain Ranch Man in Dirtbike vs Vehicle Collision

Major Injuries for Mountain Ranch Man in Dirtbike vs Vehicle Collision

Mountain Ranch, CA…On July 21, 2018, at approximately 1308 hours, a young Mountain Ranch man was a 2006 Honda YFZ250F eastbound on Stanley Road, east of Rabbits Foot Road, at an unknown speed. Another Mountain Ranch man was driving his Ford Explorer westbound on Stanley Road, approaching Rabbits Foot Road at approximately 25 mph, approaching […]

Firefighters Make Progress on Ferguson Fire now 33,743 Acres & 13% Containment! 199 Engines, 46 Water Tenders, 16 Helicopters, 66 Hand Crews, 43 Dozers, & 3,033 Total Personnel

Firefighters Make Progress on Ferguson Fire now 33,743 Acres & 13% Containment!  199 Engines, 46 Water Tenders, 16 Helicopters, 66 Hand Crews, 43 Dozers, & 3,033 Total Personnel

Awahanee, CA, July 23, 2018 – The Ferguson Fire started July 13 on the Sierra National Forest and is managed under unified command between the United States Forest Service, California Interagency Incident Management Team 4, CALFIRE and the Mariposa County Sheriff’s Office. Much of the fire is burning in steep, rugged terrain with little to […]

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 […]

Live Streaming for Cal-Fire Firefigher Braden Varney

Live Streaming for Cal-Fire Firefigher Braden Varney

Modesto, CA – Below is the live stream link for CAL FIRE Heavy Fire Equipment Operator, Braden Varney. The Celebration of Life, live stream will start at 11:00 a.m. The service will be live streamed online at: https://vimeo.com/calfire. Service Information: Location: The House Modesto, 1601 Coffee Road, Modesto, CA 95355 Date: Monday, July 23, 2018. […]

Traffic Update…..Toyota vs Embankment Near Jamestown Rd / Sr108

Traffic Update…..Toyota vs Embankment Near Jamestown Rd / Sr108

Jamestown, CA…Traffic Update…..Toyota vs Embankment Near Jamestown Rd / Sr108 Incident: 00061 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Jamestown Rd / Sr108 Loc Desc: NEAR 19220 JAMESTOWN Lat/Lon: 37.956609 -120.421543 Detail Information 6:33 AM 7 [8] [Rotation Request Comment] 1039 AHEARNS 209-533-9149 6:33 AM 6 [7] A61-001 1185 6:23 AM 5 [6] PER CDF — REPORTED […]

Carter Page FISA Documents Released by the Justice Dept.

Carter Page FISA Documents Released by the Justice Dept.

Washington, DC….Due to pressure and FOIA requests by various entities the Justice Department released heavily redacted documents. Carter Page was suspected of being an agent of the Russian Government. He has consistentely denied these allegations. Needless to say it has further enflamed (if that is possible) the battle between left and right over Russian meddleing […]

Traffic Update….Firetruck & Vehicle Tangle Near Hardin Flat Rd / Sr120

Traffic Update….Firetruck & Vehicle Tangle Near Hardin Flat Rd / Sr120

Groveland, CA…Traffic Update….Firetruck & Vehicle Tangle Near Hardin Flat Rd / Sr120 Incident: 00246 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Hardin Flat Rd / Sr120 Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.812113 -119.904437 Detail Information 3:14 PM 14 [21] 1039 MILLER BROTHERS 3:14 PM 13 [20] PER FIRE– WILL NEED 2 1185 FB’S 3:13 PM 12 [19] [Rotation Request […]

Traffic Update….Overturned Vehicle Near SR88 / Kirkwood Lake Rd

Traffic Update….Overturned Vehicle Near SR88 / Kirkwood Lake Rd

Kirkwood, CA…Traffic Update….Overturned Vehicle Near SR88 / Kirkwood Lake Rd Incident: 00217 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Incident: 00217 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: SR88 / Kirkwood Lake Rd Loc Desc: TOWARDS JACKSON Lat/Lon: 38.702885 -120.088179 Detail Information 2:47 PM 27 [53] 13-101 STILL 97 / TOOK 1110 / 1023NG FOR 1185 2:18 PM 26 […]