Fire News…Fire at Fiber Board Plant at Hwy 88 and 104
Ione, CA…CHP is reporting a fire at the Fiber Board Plant at Hwy 88 and 104. Updates to come as needed…
Bear Valley Resort is The Place to Be For Mountain Biking
Bear Valley, CA…Getin’r done on the new Mtn Bike trail at the resort today.We will bring this trail online this weekend. Note: this is an Expert/Pro line trail with steep technical terrain. We’ll be back at it tomorrow so look for some more updates. Meet our Mountain Biking instructors. Lindy Metzler, Josh Bridgesand Nathan Granados. […]
Update on Ampine Fire…Ampine is a Total Loss
Sutter Creek, CA…The fire at Ampine still continues to burn but it appears all of the vegetation spot fires have been contained. Our office evacuated Amador Ridge due to the threat and have closed the area while fire fighting operations continue. We will have dedicated patrols in the area for the next 24 hours. Please […]
Margaret Rose Levasseur 1937 – 2022
Murphys, CA…Margaret Rose Levasseur 6/20/1937 – 7/22/2022. Margaret R. Levasseur, 85, of Murphys, passed away on Friday, July 22, 2022 at Adventist Health Sonora. Arrangements entrusted to Sierra Cremation & Burial Service. www.sierracremationservice.com
Complete Closure of Arnold Byway on July 28th for PG&E Work
Arnold, CA…On July 28, 2022 there will be a complete road closure from 7:00 am to 5:30 pm on Arnold Byway in Arnold. Pacific Gas and Electric is conducting work at the location. Follow directions for closure as identified on message boards as outlined below. Please contact Pacific Gas & Electrice Complete Road Closure Arnold […]
Traffic Update….Commercial Trailer on Fire off Double Springs Road
Valley Springs, CA….Traffic Update….Commercial Trailer on Fire off Double Springs Road Incident: 00217 Type: Report of Fire Location: 3524 Double Springs Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.214745 -120.761544 Detail Information 2:49 PM 2 [2] TL ON FIRE 2:49 PM 1 [1] TRANS TO CAL FIRE SDS
An Update on School Safety and Preparedness from Local Law Enforcement, School Districts, and Office of Education
Calaveras County, CA…Unfortunately, there have been several active shooter incidents across the nation. The most recent school incident at the time of this letter was Robb Elementary School in Uvalde Texas. Since then, the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office and Angels Camp Police Department, and our schools have received inquiries regarding the preparedness if a tragedy […]
Oak Fire Near Containment
Oak Fire Operational Update 7-25-2022 from Cal Fire Team 5 Operations Section Chief Justin Macomb
Music in The Parks Presents “Frozen Radicals” This Wednesday
West Point, CA…The Frozen Radicals jazz quartet plays music that “makes your ears all tingly.” You’ll hear jazz tradition from swing to be-bop and beyond while you enjoy a warm Calaveras summer evening in beautiful West Point Community Gardens. Music in the parks is an admission-free concert series presented by the Calaveras County Arts Council. […]
Fire News….Fire at Hwy 49 and River Road~Updated
Sutter Creek, CA…Cal Fire is reporting a fire at Hwy 49 and River Road in Sutter Creek. The Mill at Ampine Facility appears to be on fire. Updates to come as needed…. Update: Crews are on scene of a working structure fire at Ampine in Martell. Please avoid the area and allow for fire […]
National Night Out is Coming up Soon!!
Columbia, CA…Mark your calendars and join us Tuesday August 2nd between 6:00 and 8:00 p.m. at Columbia State Park. This event gives the community an opportunity to meet some of the law enforcement officers that serve our community and to talk with them one-on-one. It will also be a great opportunity for the community to […]
California Secures Federal Assistance to Support Response to Oak Fire near Yosemite
Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that California has secured a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to help ensure the availability of vital resources to suppress the Oak Fire burning in Mariposa County. Driven by hot, dry weather and drought conditions, the Oak Fire has burned 6,555 acres to date. […]
Did You Know You Can Rent Your Summer Fun from Bear Valley Bicycles?
Arnold, CA…You can rent your summer fun whether it be E-Gravel, E-Step Through, E-Mountain, Hardtail MTB, Full Suspension MTB, Fat Tire or more. While we do accept walk-ins, contacting us ahead of time to make your reservation is the best way to ensure that we have a bike ready for you in the correct size […]
Make Linda’s Loft Your Home Decor, Design & Crafting Destination
Arnold, CA…Linda’s Loft is a new business which recently opened at 925 Hwy 4 in Arnold, California. Linda is passionate about home decor, design, and crafting. When you visit The Loft, you’ll be sure to find something available for ANY budget. Her passion for the Ebbetts Pass Corridor is evident. Her store offers everything from […]
Kioti Tractors & Off Road Vehicles from A1 Sharpening, Give Your Dirt Some Love!
San Andreas, CA…A-1 has been Serving Calaveras county, central California valley and surrounding areas since 2007. They offer full service repair and sales of tractors, mowers, trimmers, chainsaws, logsplitters, generators and rototillers. In addition, they provide sharpening service for chainsaws, mower blades and circular saw blades. They are located at 660 E. St. Charles St, […]
Your Beautiful Pinebrook Home on Over 1/2 Acre Awaits! Just Steps Away for Community Lake! Only $499k
Arnold, CA…Mountain Dream home in Arnold. Level home with 4 bedroom, located within Pinebrook area, featuring a private community only lake and playground, this home is just a block away from the lake. Stunning all level home has just been updated and well maintained, you will love all the windows letting the mountain views and […]
Purchase Arnold Auto Supply & Own a Profitable Piece of the Community Today!
Arnold, CA…For over 45 years the Arnold Auto Supply has been taking care of their customers along the Ebbetts Pass corridor. The Carlon Family has not only built a great profitable business they have immersed themselves and their business into the community. It is time however for them to retire. They are seeking seeking someone […]
The Oak Fire Near Yosemite Now 15,603 Acres, Rate of Growth Slows as Firefighters Make Progress
Mariposa, CA…Fire activity was not as extreme as it has been in previous days. Firefighters made good headway today. On the north side, the fire passed Sweetwater Ridge and made a hard push towards the community of Mariposa Pines. Three strike teams were able to hold the fire at Bear Clover Lane, protecting Mariposa Pines. […]
Great CD Rates on Your Savings Locally at Edward Jones
Angels Camp, CA…Great CD Rates on Your Savings Locally at Edward Jones. Give Sarah or Tim Oskey a call today!
Join the H&R Block Team Today
Angels Camp, CA…Join the H&R Block Team Today. Your future as a tax professional awaits.
Celebrate Summer with July Wine Specials from Black Sheep Winery!
Murphys, CA… Black Sheep Winery arrived in Murphys with the 1984 harvest. From that first harvest we produced our 1984 Amador Zinfandel. The wine was styled in a big, bold way like nobody else could do. That’s what makes us Black Sheep; we’re different from the rest of the flock. We feature small batches of […]
Traffic Update….Head on Collision Blocking Lanes Near Hwy 108 & Old Wards Ferry Rd
Sonora, CA…Traffic Update….Head on Collision Blocking Lanes Near Hwy 108 & Old Wards Ferry Rd Incident: 00301 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr108 / Old Wards Ferry Rd Loc Desc: JWO Lat/Lon: 37.970587 -120.367021 Detail Information 5:15 PM 13 [34] [Rotation Request Comment] 1039 AFFORDABLE TOWING 209-984-2414 5:15 PM 12 [33] [Rotation Request Comment] 1039 […]
Traffic Update….Injury Collision Near Black Oak Rd / Tuolumne Rd
Tuolune, CA…Traffic Update….Injury Collision Near Black Oak Rd / Tuolumne Rd Incident: 00215 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Black Oak Rd / Tuolumne Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.963119 -120.284490 Detail Information 2:31 PM 1 [3] SHOULDER INJURY Unit Information 2:34 PM 2 Unit Enroute 2:34 PM 1 Unit Assigned
The T Sisters at the Bear Valley Music Festival Today at 2PM
Bear Valley, CA…Distinguished by close harmonies, catchy melodies and potent lyricism, the T Sisters have created a refreshing brew of indie-folk/Americana music. Blood sisters Erika, Rachel and Chloe Tietjen flow seamlessly between styles and moods, from roots to pop and sassy to sincere, captivating listeners with their eclectic sound and soaring harmonies. This past spring, […]
A Bit of Wisdom from Amelia Earhart
“The most difficult thing is the decision to act; the rest is merely tenacity. The fears are paper tigers. You can do anything you decide to do. You can act to change and control your life; and the procedure, the process, is its own reward.” ~ Amelia Mary Earhart July 24, 1897 – July 2, […]
Big Trees Market Weekly Ad & Grocery Specials July 20 – 26! Shop Local & Save for Summer!!
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. Click on an image below for full sized version.
2,093 Now Fighting the 14,281 Acre Oak Fire West of Yosemite. 0% Contained, 15 Structures Lost or Damaged
Mariposa, CA…The fire remained active through the night moving toward the communities of Jerseydale, Darrah, and Bootjack. Poor humidity recovery was observed overnight. Today the weather is expected to remain hot with minimum humidity between 5 and 10%, which will hamper firefighting efforts. High tree mortality and dense fuels are throughout the fire area. Fire […]
Sender’s Market Weekly Ad & Grocery Specials Through July 20 – 26th! Shop Local & Save!
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 Food and Sierra Hills Markets Weekly Ad July 20 ~ 26
Angels Camp & Murphys, CA…Angels Food and Sierra Hills Markets Weekly Ad July 20 ~ 26! Shop Local ~ Buy Local Quality Food and Hometown Service!
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 […]