Hwy 4 Ebbetts Pass Scenic Byway Opens For Summer Travel Today at 1pm.

Hwy 4 Ebbetts Pass Scenic Byway Opens For Summer Travel Today at 1pm.

Alpine County – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has removed the winter snow, cleared the debris, made significant emergency repairs and expects to open State Route 4 (SR-4)/Ebbetts Pass National Scenic Byway at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, June 30, 2017. The diligent work of Caltrans crews will allow for the opening of the pass […]

2017 Summer Interpretive Programs Await Forest Visitors

2017 Summer Interpretive Programs Await Forest Visitors

Sonora, California, June 29, 2017 – The Calaveras and Summit Ranger districts on the Stanislaus National Forest are offering free interpretive programs this summer! Between now and August visitors can experience and learn about the amazing Forest and the creatures that call it home. Forest interpretive programs enhance the visitor’s experience by creating an exciting […]

State Dept. on Implementation of Travel Ban Executive Order

State Dept. on Implementation of Travel Ban Executive Order

Washington, DC…MODERATOR: Hi. Good afternoon, everyone, and thanks for joining us for today’s background press conference call on the implementation of Executive Order 13780, Protecting the Nation from Foreign Terrorist Entry into the United States. We’re joined today by senior administration officials from the White House, Departments of State, Homeland Security, and also from Justice. […]

Traffic Update….Pickup & Trailer vs Pickup & Trailer

Traffic Update….Pickup & Trailer vs Pickup & Trailer

Mountain Ranch, CA…CHP is reporting a white pickup pulling a trailer vs a grey pickup pulling a trailer. Lots of moving parts involved there… Incident: 00349 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: 9624 Mountain Ranch Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.234342 -120.528560 Close Detail Information 5:29 PM 2 [2] NEG 1125 5:29 PM 1 [1] WHI PK […]

ATT Pole Down Across Middle Camp Sugar Pine Road

ATT Pole Down Across Middle Camp Sugar Pine Road

Twain Harte, CA…CHP is reporting a tree down across Middle Camp Sugar Pine Road near Lakewood. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00335 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Middle Camp Sugar Pine Rd / Lakewood Dr Loc Desc: 18951 MIDDLE CAMP Lat/Lon: 38.050438 -120.224757 Close Detail Information 3:58 PM 7 [13] B61-003 ADVS ATT […]

(Update…Now Canceled & Will Be Fully Open) Temporary Closure of the Red Hill Transfer Station (Yard Waste Site)

(Update…Now Canceled & Will Be Fully Open) Temporary Closure of the Red Hill Transfer Station (Yard Waste Site)

Vallecito, CA…Effective June 30, 2017, the Red Hill Transfer Station Yard Waste Site (Annex) will be temporarily unable to accept green waste . The closure will remain in effect through Monday July 3, 2017. During this weekend closure, household trash will continue to be accepted at the Red Hill Transfer Station. The Transfer station will […]

Walk on Water with Hobie Mirage Eclipse!! Get your Standup Leg Powered SUP at SNAC!

Walk on Water with Hobie Mirage Eclipse!! Get your Standup Leg Powered SUP at SNAC!

Arnold, CA…We had the pleasure to get a Hobie Mirage Eclipse demonstration from SNAC Arnold’s Max McCormick! Enjoy your time on the water with this fast, fun, human powered watercraft. They are perfect for Fun & Fitness. They are in stock now are ready for the lake!! Stand tall on the water aboard the Mirage […]

GABA’s Arnold Independence Day Parade Preview With Linda Baker

GABA’s Arnold Independence Day Parade Preview With Linda Baker

Arnold, CA…GABA’s Arnold Independence Day Parade Preview With Linda Baker. Linda Baker of the Greater Arnold Business Association chose Paul Moeller to be the Grand Marshall for Arnold’s July 4th Parade. Moeller is renowned for founding the Calaveras Community Television Public Access Group. Under his guidance, The volunteers built a studio considered the “jewel of […]

Yosemite Nat’l Park: SR-120/Tioga Pass Opens Today

Yosemite Nat’l Park: SR-120/Tioga Pass Opens Today

Yosemite, CA…State Route 120/Tioga Pass in Yosemite National Park opened to vehicular traffic at 8:00 am this morning, park officials announced. There will be limited visitor services available from the Tioga Pass Entrance Station to Crane Flat. All visitors on the road are encouraged to use caution as there may be dirt, debris, and water […]

An Open Letter To Calaveras County Board of Supervisors ~ David Tunno

An Open Letter To Calaveras County Board of Supervisors ~ David Tunno

Valley Springs, CA…You are faced with a decision that you, and the County, has been fretting over for more than a year. A decision, at least for elected leaders, is quite simple. You took oaths to uphold federal law. Marijuana, and everything on the Calaveras County list having to do with marijuana, including money laundering, […]

New Tax Rate on Tobacco Products Moves From 27.3 to 65.08 % Effective July 1, 2017

New Tax Rate on Tobacco Products Moves From 27.3 to 65.08 % Effective July 1, 2017

Sacramento, CA…On July 1, 2017, the tax rate on tobacco products other than cigarettes will increase from the current rate of 27.3 to 65.08 percent of the wholesale cost. In November 2016, California voters approved Proposition 56, which increased the excise tax rate on cigarettes, and expanded the definition of “tobacco products” to include little cigars, […]

Firefighters Make Quick Work of Quick Fire…Lawn Tractor Needs a Few Repairs However

Firefighters Make Quick Work of Quick Fire…Lawn Tractor Needs a Few Repairs However

Copperopolis, CA…Firefighters made quick work of the .25 acre Quick fire earlier today near Bailenquick Road and Linborner Way, Cooperopolis (Calaveras County), final acreage is a .25 acre. The fire was caused by equipment use and a citation has been issued. While yard maintenance and defensible space are important year-round, utilizing lawn mowers in dry […]

Caltrans District 10’s Warren Alford Takes You Behind Closure Gate On Ebbetts Pass

Caltrans District 10’s Warren Alford Takes You Behind Closure Gate On Ebbetts Pass

Lake Alpine, CA…Anxious to get over Ebbetts Pass/State Route 4 for the season? Enjoy a ride with Caltrans Information Officer Warren Alford as he takes you behind the gate for a peek at the “Big Fix.” He’ll also show you snow at Mosquito Lake, the Pacific Crest Trail crossing, and other areas Caltrans is working […]

County Site Temporarily Taken Off-Line To Clean Up After Hack

County Site Temporarily Taken Off-Line To Clean Up After Hack

San Andreas, CA…On the morning of June 28, 2017, it was discovered that the Calaveras County public website had been targeted by an unknown third person(s) or entity. Because of this, members of the public accessing the County website would instead see an unauthorized message and various concerning photographs. Therefore, the County website has temporarily […]

Calaveras Ranger District Roads, Campgrounds Reopen to the Public

Calaveras Ranger District Roads, Campgrounds Reopen to the Public

Hathaway Pines, CA…Three roads on the Calaveras Ranger District that suffered extensive damage from winter storms this year will reopen today, Stanislaus National Forest officials announced. Spicer, Slick Rock and McKays roads are now open to visitors wishing to travel on them. “All three roads are safe for public access, but please use caution and […]

Is The Time Finally Right To Build Your Dream Home? Cedar Ridge Has Your Lots Ready! Video Interview With Jon Ellis (Updated Plot Map…Get Your Lot Before They Are Gone!)

Is The Time Finally Right To Build Your Dream Home? Cedar Ridge Has Your Lots Ready! Video Interview With Jon Ellis (Updated Plot Map…Get Your Lot Before They Are Gone!)

Arnold, CA…Since 1990 Jon Ellis has had a dream of a great, upscale, custom home community on the beautiful 180 acre Cedar Ridge property. He and his wife Anne have kept pursuing this dream against what have at times been significant odds. Their patience, perseverance and faith have paid off. The property is a former […]

Milliaire Winery is hiring!!

Milliaire Winery is hiring!!

Murphys, CA…Looking for a fun weekend job with the possibility to pick up extra shifts during the week? Milliaire Winery is looking for a part-time tasting room sales associate. Tasting room experience not necessary but customer service experience preferred. You don’t need to be a wine expert but it helps if you enjoy it! Please […]

Angels Food & Sierra Hills Markets Weekly Specials Through July4th

Angels Food & Sierra Hills Markets Weekly Specials Through July4th

Angels Camp & Murphys, CA…For the best Deli Sandwiches in Calaveras County, come on in and treat yourself to the tastiest and freshest ‘made with love’ deli sandwiches around. Angels Food Deli, Text your order to 209.753.7331 Or You may call your order in to 209.736.4243 ext 14. Sierra Hills Market Deli, Text your order […]

Wanted Subject in Angels Camp

Wanted Subject in Angels Camp

Angels Camp, CA…Jayson M. Bermingham, a 32 year old Angels Camp resident, is wanted and has outstanding misdemeanor bench warrants for failing to appear on charges related to being under the influence of a controlled substance, possession of a controlled substance, violating a court order, and driving on a suspended driver license. We Would Like […]

Native Daughters YARD SALE This Weekend

Native Daughters YARD SALE This Weekend

Murphys, CA…FLEA MARKET Friday, June 30 & Saturday, July 1 from 9-3. Native Daughters of the Golden West, Ruby Parlor No. 46, 268 Main St., Murphys. (Next to Milliaire’s tasting room) All proceeds go back to the community! About the Native Daughters of the Golden West… Founding of the Order of Native Daughters of the […]

Traffic Update…Minor Injury Overturned Vehicle Collision on Hwy 108

Traffic Update…Minor Injury Overturned Vehicle Collision on Hwy 108

Jamestown, CA…A reporting party said the vehicle came over his fence off the roadway. Vehicle is on it’s roof but only minor injuries. Please use caution and try not to pole vault anyone’s fences… Incident: 00350 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: 11255 Sr108 Loc Desc: X GREEN SPRINGS Lat/Lon: 37.843236 -120.531077 Close Detail Information 4:25 […]