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 Special Meeting 8/7/2018 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. Pubic Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release, pursuant to Government Code […]

Summer Sales Event Going on Now at Sonora Ford!

Summer Sales Event Going on Now at Sonora Ford!

Sonora, CA…Welcome to Sonora Ford. Sonora Ford in Sonora, CA treats the needs of each individual customer with paramount concern. We know that you have high expectations, and as a car dealer we enjoy the challenge of meeting and exceeding those standards each and every time. Allow us to demonstrate our commitment to excellence! Our […]

The Donnell Fire, 13,200 Acres, 2% Contained, 15 Structures Destroyed, Hwy 108 & Pacific Crest Trail Closed

The Donnell Fire, 13,200 Acres, 2% Contained, 15 Structures Destroyed, Hwy 108 & Pacific Crest Trail Closed

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 inaccessible terrain with heavy standing dead and down timber. Due to the other large fires in the region and state, […]

Suspect Arrested After Fight and Tasing

Suspect Arrested After Fight and Tasing

Angels Camp, CA…On 08-04-18, at approximately midnight, an officer from the Angels Camp Police Department conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for a lighting equipment violation, in the 700 block of S. Main Street. The driver initially provided a false name to the officer, and advised that he had no driver license or picture […]

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 Closes Portion of Pacific Crest Trail

Donnell Fire Closes Portion of Pacific Crest Trail

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 […]

Ferguson Fire August 6th Morning Update, 91,502 Acres, 38% Containment & 2,689 Personnel

Ferguson Fire August 6th Morning Update, 91,502 Acres, 38% Containment & 2,689 Personnel

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 […]

Donnell Fire Claims Structures Near Dardanelle & Brightman Flat

Donnell Fire Claims Structures Near  Dardanelle & Brightman Flat

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 […]

Discarded BBQ Briquettes Cause of Vegetation Fire

Discarded BBQ Briquettes Cause of Vegetation Fire

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 Valley and other Sections of the Park Remain Closed Indefinitely Due to Impacts from the Ferguson Fire Tuolumne Meadows and Tioga Road Remain Open from U.S. 395

Yosemite Valley and other Sections of the Park Remain Closed Indefinitely Due to Impacts from the Ferguson Fire Tuolumne Meadows and Tioga Road Remain Open from U.S. 395

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 […]

The Parrotts Fire Now 135 Acres & 5% Contained, Next Few Hours Critical for Outcome

The Parrotts Fire Now 135 Acres & 5% Contained, Next Few Hours Critical for Outcome

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 […]

Donnell Fire Now 5,800 Acres, 0% Contained, Sonora Pass Closed, Evacuations Down to Kennedy Meadows

Donnell Fire Now 5,800 Acres, 0% Contained, Sonora Pass Closed, Evacuations Down to Kennedy Meadows

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 […]

Jim Bailey Can Insure Your “Building & Loan” & Help You With Almost Any Insurance Need

Jim Bailey Can Insure Your “Building & Loan” & Help You With Almost Any Insurance Need

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 […]

Be Ready for all Your Outdoor Adventures & Thank You for Shopping & Renting Locally at SNAC!

Be Ready for all Your Outdoor Adventures & Thank You for Shopping & Renting Locally at SNAC!

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 […]

Fire Update….Vegetation Fire Near Camp Nine Rd / Parrots Ferry Rd

Fire Update….Vegetation Fire Near Camp Nine Rd / Parrots Ferry Rd

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] […]