Help The Red Cross Help Hurricane Harvey Relief Efforts

Help The Red Cross Help Hurricane Harvey Relief Efforts

Houston, TX…The remnants of Hurricane Harvey continue to be a threat as extremely dangerous flooding continues in Texas and parts of Louisiana. Getting help to some areas will be challenging for some time due to devastating floodwaters and closed roads. The American Red Cross is working around the clock to provide safe shelter and comfort […]

11th Annual Ebbetts Scenic Celebration or “Hermitfest” is September 9th

11th Annual Ebbetts Scenic Celebration or “Hermitfest” is September 9th

Hermit Valey, CA…The Ebbetts Pass Scenic Byway Association (EPSBA) will be hosting their 11th Annual Scenic Celebration on Saturday, September 9th, 2017 from 11am until 7pm. We invite you to “Come Play on the Pass” with us and enjoy one of the last free, outdoor, live music events of the year. Our annual celebration takes […]

Excessive Heat Warnings For Labor Day Weekend! Highs

Excessive Heat Warnings For Labor Day Weekend!  Highs

Angels Camp, CA…National Weather Service Sacramento’s detailed forecast for Motherlode. Rest Of Today Mostly sunny. Highs 98 to 108. Prevailing east winds up to 10 mph shifting to the southwest in the afternoon. Tonight Mostly clear. Lows 66 to 76. Prevailing southwest winds up to 10 mph shifting to the east after midnight. Wednesday Mostly […]

Traffic Update….Big Rig Stuck on Hwy 4 Near Pacific Creek Bridge…Another GPS Trucker?

Traffic Update….Big Rig Stuck on Hwy 4 Near Pacific Creek Bridge…Another GPS Trucker?

Lake Alpine, CA…CHP is reporting a big rig stuck near the Pacific Creek Bridge on Hwy 4 in the Ebbetts Pass high country. Incident: 00099 Type: Traffic Hazard Location: 0 Sr4 Loc Desc: PACIFIC CREEK BRIDGE Lat/Lon: 38.528507 -119.898511 Close Detail Information 8:38 AM 2 [7] 1039 49-6 8:28 AM 1 [1] BIG RIG STUCK […]

Dr. Pardeep Athwal is new radiologist at Mark Twain Medical Center

Dr. Pardeep Athwal is new radiologist at Mark Twain Medical Center

San Andreas, CA…Dr. Pardeep Athwal brings cutting-edge expertise to his new role as radiologist at Mark Twain Medical Center (MTMC) – but it was old-fashioned family values that brought him to Calaveras County. “I was away from family for way too long,” he notes. Dr. Athwal was born in Modesto and raised in Ceres, where […]

President Donald J. Trump on North Korea

President Donald J. Trump on North Korea

Washington, DC…The world has received North Korea’s latest message loud and clear: this regime has signaled its contempt for its neighbors, for all members of the United Nations, and for minimum standards of acceptable international behavior. Threatening and destabilizing actions only increase the North Korean regime’s isolation in the region and among all nations of […]

Calaveras County Board of Supervisors are Back in Action This Evening

Calaveras County Board of Supervisors are Back in Action This Evening

San Andreas, CA…The Board is back in action with a full agenda for this evenings meeting. The complete agenda with links is below… Click Above for Live Stream Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting 8/29/2017 6:00 PM Board of Supervisors Chambers 891 Mountain Ranch Road   San Andreas, CA 95249 Downloads:  Agenda  Agenda Packet Call to Order Roll Call […]

Traffic Update….Collision on Hwy 4 & Commercial Way

Traffic Update….Collision on Hwy 4 & Commercial Way

Avery, CA…CHP is reporting a collision on Hwy 4 near Commercial Way. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00056 Type: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj Location: Sr4 / Commercial Way Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.195946 -120.365623 Close Detail Information 7:47 AM 4 [6] 1039 3A CALL # 31032 SAM BERRI TOW 7:42 AM 3 [5] A49-002 1185 […]

Traffic Update….Collision Near Hwy 12 & Central Hill

Traffic Update….Collision Near Hwy 12 & Central Hill

San Andreas, CA…CHP is reporting a solo vehicle collision blocking the westbound lane near Hwy 12 & Central Hill. Driver has declined medical treatment and tow is on expedite. Please use caution and expect delays in the area until they get this incident cleared. Incident: 00456 Type: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj Location: Sr12 / Central Hill […]

CHP Sonora is Conducting an Enhanced Enforcement Operation Focused on Pedestrian Safety.

CHP Sonora is Conducting an Enhanced Enforcement Operation Focused on Pedestrian Safety.

Sonora, CA…As part of its ongoing efforts to improve pedestrian safety in Tuolumne County, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) and Sonora Police Department (SPD), will be conducting a pedestrian safety enforcement operation that will focus on motorists and pedestrians who fail to yield the right-of-way or who take unsafe and illegal actions. On August 29, […]

Fire Update….Vegetation & Potential Structure Fire Near Angels Camp

Fire Update….Vegetation & Potential Structure Fire Near Angels Camp

Angels Camp, CA…Firefighters are working a 2 acre vegetation fire that spread into homes near Country Lane & Dogtown Roads. Fire has been contained and firefighters are checking and working the potential threats to structures now. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00237 Type: Report of Fire Location: Dogtown Rd / Country Ln Loc […]

Traffic & Fire Update….Vehicle Fire on Murphys Grade Road

Traffic & Fire Update….Vehicle Fire on Murphys Grade Road

Murphys, CA…CHP is reporting a vehicle fire on Murphys Grade Road. Everyone is out of the vehicle but the westbound lanes are blocked. The fire is reportedly located just west of Upper French Gulch Road. Incident: 00192 Type: Car Fire Location: Murphys Grade Rd / French Gulch Rd Loc Desc: WB JWO UPPER FRENCH Lat/Lon: […]

US Navy Recovers Remaining USS John S. McCain Sailors aboard Ship

US Navy Recovers Remaining USS John S. McCain Sailors aboard Ship

CHANGI NAVAL BASE, Republic of Singapore (NNS) — U.S. Navy and Marine Corps divers have now recovered the remains of all 10 USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) Sailors. The fallen Sailors are: – Electronics Technician 1st Class Charles Nathan Findley, 31, from Kansas City, Missouri – Interior Communications Electrician 1st Class Abraham Lopez, 39, […]

Rochelle Aline Pena 1958 – 2017

Rochelle Aline Pena 1958 – 2017

Valley Springs resident and elementary school teacher Rochelle Aline Pena passed away from peritoneal cancer at the age of 59 on August 25, 2017. She was born in San Francisco, CA on January 18, 1958. Rochelle graduated from Bret Harte high school before going on to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree in education and […]

Vienna Claudette Green Passed Away at 76

Vienna Claudette Green Passed Away at 76

Valley Springs, CA…We, the sons and daughters of Vienna Claudette Green, with heavy hearts announce the passing of our beloved mother. Mom passed peacefully in her home near Valley Springs on August 23, 2017. She was 76 years old. Our mother, Vienna, is predeceased by her mother, Gertrude Tetrault Gouger, her father, Joseph Gouger, and […]

Ladies & Gents it Will Be a Bit Warm This Week

Ladies & Gents it Will  Be a Bit Warm This Week

Angels Camp, CA…Roller coaster heat across interior NorCal this week with heat peaking today and again later in the week. Coolest temperatures expected around mid-week. Detailed forecast for Motherlode. Today Sunny. Highs 99 to 109. Prevailing east winds up to 10 mph shifting to the southwest in the afternoon. Tonight Clear. Lows 65 to 79. […]

Traffic Update….Overturned Vehicle Collision Near Hwy 26 & Hogan Dam Road

Traffic Update….Overturned Vehicle Collision Near Hwy 26 & Hogan Dam Road

Valley Springs, CA….CHP is reporting a two vehicle collision near hwy 26 & Hogan Dam Road. Two vehicles involved with one on it’s roof. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00255 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr26 / Hogan Dam Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.186368 -120.825467 Close Detail Information 3:30 PM 12 [21] [Rotation […]

PineTree.tv is now Streaming 24/7….The Elevated Evening News™ Premiers at 10pm Monday Evening!

PineTree.tv is now Streaming 24/7….The Elevated Evening News™ Premiers at 10pm Monday Evening!

PineTree.tv is a new streaming TV Channel for Calaveras, Tuolumne, Alpine & Amador Counties. We are starting with 4 hours of live and 4 hours of same day replay programming each weekday. Each weekday will start with Mornings with the One Percent™ and finishing up with The Elevated Evening News™ at 10pm. It’s elevated because […]

Local Red Cross Volunteers Head to Houston to Assist with Hurricane Harvey Relief Effort Gold Country Region Sends Six Volunteers

Local Red Cross Volunteers Head to Houston to Assist with Hurricane Harvey Relief Effort Gold Country Region Sends Six Volunteers

Sacramento, CA…As Hurricane Harvey nears land, the American Red Cross is mounting a massive relief effort ahead of the most deadly and devastating hurricane forecast to strike the United States in over a decade. Hurricane Harvey is slated for landfall along the Texas Gulf Coast with over 100 mph winds and up to 35 inches […]

Risky Biscuits Saturday, August 26th at Brice Station Vineyards

Risky Biscuits Saturday, August 26th at Brice Station Vineyards

Murphys, CA…From the Sierra Nevada foothills, the Risky Biscuits bring an original mix of heel-kicking stompers and humble ballads, creating an eclectic mix of Americana, bluegrass, and country. The band are Brice Station regulars, and are a fun, high-energy performance – it’s going to be a great evening! Music starts at 7pm, and we’ll be […]

Need a Vacation? New Melones Lake Marina is Ready to Help with a Day or Stay On The Lake!!

Need a Vacation? New Melones Lake Marina is Ready to Help with a Day or Stay On The Lake!!

Angels Camp, CA…New Melones Lake Lovers! Now is the time to book your reservations for a fun filled summer. It is incredibly important to book your boating reservations early to ensure there will be a rental waiting for you. We have Party Cruisers, Super Cruisers, Patio Boats, Fishing Boat, Wave Runners, Kayaks, Paddle Boards, Hydro […]

Traffic Update…Vehicle Collision Blocking Hwy 4 East of Forest Meadows

Traffic Update…Vehicle Collision Blocking Hwy 4 East of Forest Meadows

Murphys, CA…CHP is reporting a possible injury collision blocking both lanes of Hwy 4 east of Forest Meadows. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00244 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr4 / Forest Meadows Dr Loc Desc: EB 1/4 MILE JEO Lat/Lon: 38.171536 -120.405394 Close Detail Information 2:27 PM 5 [12] [Appended, 14:27:45] [6] […]

Argonaut, Summerville & Calaveras Open 2017 Football Season With Wins

Argonaut, Summerville & Calaveras Open 2017 Football Season With Wins

Jackson, CA…The local Mother Lode League football season is now in full swing. The Argonaut Mustangs rolled over Mesa Verde 31 – 0. Summerville Bearhugged Denair 48 – 2. Calaveras Scalped El Capitan 44 – 24. Amador dropped a close one to Union Mine 7 – 3. The Linden Lions couldn’t quite roar enough and […]