Yosemite Area Soupbowl Prescribed Fire Update

Yosemite Area Soupbowl Prescribed Fire Update

Yosemite, CA…Yesterday evening at 1900 hours Yosemite Fire and Aviation started ignition on the Soupbowl Prescribed Fire Unit between the South Entrance and the community of Wawona. At 2100 hours operations were shut down due to mixed rain and snow. Burn conditions were good leading up to the weather event. 5-10 acres of blackline was […]

Snowshoe Springs Association & Mutual Benefit Water Company is Now Hiring

Snowshoe Springs Association & Mutual Benefit Water Company is Now Hiring

Dorrington, CA…SNOWSHOE SPRINGS ASSOCIATION And Mutual Benefit Water Company JOB DESCRIPTION PART TIME MAINTENANCE PERSON. This position is part time hourly, with no additional benefits. The number of hours worked in a pay period shall not exceed forty (40) hours. Emergencies excluded. The Association operates on a bi-monthly pay period schedule. This position is under […]

Search Is On For Missing Plane, Last Known Above Mountain Ranch Area

Search Is On For Missing Plane, Last Known Above Mountain Ranch Area

Mountain Ranch, CA…On June 10, 2017 the Calaveras Sheriff’s Office was notified by the Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Office about a missing or overdue aircraft. It was reported that 75 year old Leroy Del Don Jr had departed an airstrip in Stanislaus County (Wesley, Ca.) on Friday, June 9th around 2:00 pm and had not made […]

Darlene Dooley Wood 1936 – 2017

Darlene Dooley Wood 1936 – 2017

Murphys, CA…Darlene Dooley Wood, affectionately referred to as “Dar” by her beloved husband Hugh, passed away on May 11th, 2017.  Darlene was born in Santa Barbara, CA on July 5, 1936.  Educated in the public school system and at the University of California Berkeley, Darlene was passionate about learning, philosophy, English and later she was […]

Traffic Update Vehicle Off Roadway Near Sutter Ione Rd & Sutter Creek Ranchos Rd

Traffic Update Vehicle Off Roadway Near Sutter Ione Rd & Sutter Creek Ranchos Rd

Sutter Creek, CA…Traffic Update Vehicle Off Roadway Near Sutter Ione Rd & Sutter Creek Ranchos Rd. Please use caution in the area…. Incident: 00071 Type: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj Location: Sutter Ione Rd / Sutter Creek Ranchos Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.375773 -120.870412 Close Detail Information 8:08 AM 2 [5] A94-001 1182 //PRIV 1185 ENRT 1023ING […]

Greater Arnold Business Association Mixer On Monday, June 12, 2017, 6:00 to 8:00 pm.

Greater Arnold Business Association Mixer On Monday, June 12, 2017, 6:00 to 8:00 pm.

Arnold, CA…Greater Arnold Business Association Mixer. On Monday, June 12, 2017, 6:00 to 8:00 pm. At the Cameo Plaza 1004 CA-4 in Arnold. Cameo Plaza Merchants *Timeless Home Gallery LLC, *Leanne Smith Remax Realty. Drinks, Snacks, local business information. Hope to see you there. OPEN MIXER to Anyone interested in being involved in our community. […]

Traffic Update….Collision Near Hwy 88 & Rocky Lane

Traffic Update….Collision Near Hwy 88 & Rocky Lane

Pioneer, CA…CHP is reporting a collision near Hwy 88 near Rocky Lane. Please use caution in the area… & Incident: 00225 Type: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj Location: SR88 / ROCKY LN Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.418812 -120.606209 Close Detail Information 2:43 PM 6 [7] A94-005 1185 – LN BLKD 2:43 PM 5 [6] [Notification] [CHP]-PER AMASO – […]

Traffic Update….Collision On Hwy 108 In Sonora Area

Traffic Update….Collision On Hwy 108 In Sonora Area

Sonora, CA…CHP is reporting a collision near Hwy 108 & Golf Links Road. Please use caution in the area…. Incident: 00158 Type: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj Location: SR108 / Golf Links Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.962895 -120.402227 Close Detail Information 11:24 AM 5 [11] [Rotation Request Comment] 1039 AHEARNS TOWING 209-533-9149 11:23 AM 4 [10] 61-S3 […]

Traffic Update….Man Run Over By Own Vehicle In Murphys

Traffic Update….Man Run Over By Own Vehicle In Murphys

Murphys, CA…CHP is reporting a male has been run over by his own vehicle on Watkins Street in the Murphys area. Let’s pray the injuries are not severe. Incident: 00127 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: 225 Watkins St Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.135895 -120.454200 Close Detail Information 11:04 AM 2 [3] 1039 CALA SO 11:04 AM […]

Artist Reception at Hovey Tasting Room Featuring Artist Dave Christian

Artist Reception at Hovey Tasting Room Featuring Artist Dave Christian

Artist Reception at Hovey Tasting Room – Hovey Winery is excited to welcome Calaveras County native Dave Christian to the Hovey Tasting Room in June and July. Dave’s prints share his love of nature, travel, geography, and history. Dave creates travel prints with a nostalgic feel of iconic places here in the foothills and beyond. […]

Access to Emergency Air Ambulance Service at Risk

Access to Emergency Air Ambulance Service at Risk

Sacramento, CA…Today, members of California’s network of emergency air medical providers are assessing how dramatically their ability to care for patients will be impacted if one of their primary sources of funding is not renewed by the California Legislature. The Emergency Medical Air Transportation Act (EMATA) was established in 2010 to specifically fund emergency air […]

Murphys Senior Center Receives CCF Grant

Murphys Senior Center Receives CCF Grant

Murphys, CA…The Murphys Senior Center received a spring donation from the Calaveras County Foundation (CCF). The funds will be used for the weekly Lunch and Learn Program. The Murphys Senior Center provides free classes, education and social events to 350 participants monthly. MSC also provides emergency food through their Food Pantry. The Murphys Senior Center […]

Utility Work on Hwy 4 from Willow Street to Moran Road

Utility Work on Hwy 4 from Willow Street to Moran Road

Calaveras County – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform one-way traffic control on eastbound and westbound State Route 4 from Willow Street to Moran Road in the town of Arnold for utility work. Work will begin Monday, June 12, 2017, through Friday, June 16, 2017, from 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. Motorists should […]

Shoulder Work San Joaquin/Calaveras county line to State Route 12 in the town of Valley Springs

Shoulder Work San Joaquin/Calaveras county line to State Route 12 in the town of Valley Springs

Calaveras County – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform one-way traffic control on eastbound and westbound State Route 26 from the San Joaquin/Calaveras county line to State Route 12 in the town of Valley Springs for shoulder work. Work will begin Monday, June 12, 2017, through Friday, June 16, 2017, from 5:30 a.m. […]

Traffic Update…Motorcycle Down On Hwy 49 Near Moke Hill

Traffic Update…Motorcycle Down On Hwy 49 Near Moke Hill

Mokelumne Hill, CA…CHP is reporting a motorcycle down on Hwy 49 near Del Orto. Rider many have head injury. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00343 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr49 / Del Orto Rd Loc Desc: SB JSO Lat/Lon: 38.297347 -120.719457 Close Detail Information 6:30 PM 2 [2] SUBJ POSS HIT HER […]

Traffic Signal Work State Route 26 (SR-26) from Gee Lane to County View Drive

Traffic Signal Work State Route 26 (SR-26) from Gee Lane to County View Drive

Calaveras County – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform one-way traffic control on eastbound and westbound State Route 26 (SR-26) from Gee Lane to County View Drive for traffic signal work. Work will begin Sunday, June 11, 2017, through Friday, June 16, 2017, from 7:00 p.m. until 7:00 a.m. Motorists should expect 10-minute […]

Construction on Hwy 4 from Upper Moran Road to Calaveras Big Trees State Park Entrance.

Construction on Hwy 4 from Upper Moran Road to Calaveras Big Trees State Park Entrance.

Calaveras County – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform one-way traffic control on eastbound and westbound State Route 4 from upper Moran Road to Calaveras Big Trees State Park entrance for construction activities. Work will begin Monday, June 12, 2017, through Friday, June 16, 2017, from 6:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. Motorists should […]

Guardrail Work State Route 108 (SR-108) from SR-49 to Old Wards Ferry Road

Guardrail Work State Route 108 (SR-108) from SR-49 to Old Wards Ferry Road

Tuolumne County – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform one-way traffic control on eastbound and westbound State Route 108 (SR-108) from SR-49 to Old Wards Ferry Road for guardrail work. Crews will be working Sunday, June 11, 2017, through Friday, June 16, 2017, from 9:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m. This is part of […]

Striping on SR-89 from SR-395 to the Amador/Alpine County line

Alpine County – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will be performing one-way traffic control on northbound and southbound State Route 89 (SR-89) from SR-395 to the Amador/Alpine County line for striping. Work will begin Tuesday, June 13, 2017, through Thursday, June 15, 2017, from 8:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Motorists should expect 10 minute […]

Striping on Hwy 88 from Amador/Alpine County Line to California/Nevada State Line

Striping on Hwy 88 from Amador/Alpine County Line to California/Nevada State Line

Alpine County – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will be performing one-way traffic control on eastbound and westbound State Route 88 from the Amador/Alpine County line to the California/Nevada state line for striping. Work will begin Monday, June 12, 2017, through Thursday, June 15, 2017, from 8:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Motorists should expect […]

Utility Work on Hwy 49 from Mormon Creek Road to Rawhide Road

Utility Work on Hwy 49 from Mormon Creek Road to Rawhide Road

Amador County – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will be performing one-way traffic control on northbound and southbound State Route 49 from Mormon Creek Road to Rawhide Road for utility work. Work will be done Friday, June 16, 2017, from 6:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. Motorists should expect 10 minute delays. Alternate routes should […]

Paving on Hwy 88 from Volcano Pioneer Road to Golf Links Drive

Paving on Hwy 88 from Volcano Pioneer Road to Golf Links Drive

Amador County – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will be performing one-way traffic control on eastbound and westbound State Route 88 from Volcano Pioneer Road to Golf Links Drive for paving. Work will begin Monday, June 12, 2017, through Friday, June 16, 2017, from 6:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. Motorists should expect 10 minute […]

Paving On Hwy 88 From Tragedy Springs Road to the Silver Lake Campground

Paving On Hwy 88 From Tragedy Springs Road to the Silver Lake Campground

Amador County – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will be performing one-way traffic control on eastbound and westbound State Route 88 from Tragedy Springs Road to the Silver Lake Campground for paving. Work will begin Monday, June 12, 2017, through Friday, June 16, 2017, from 7:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Motorists should expect 10 […]

Sickness Unto Death Part V: Why Rural America is So Sick ~ By John MacWillie, Ph.D.

Sickness Unto Death Part V: Why Rural America is So Sick ~ By John MacWillie, Ph.D.

Murphys, CA…The health of rural Americans is worse than those who live in cities, in part because rural health care systems are collapsing. This is a problem that has been long in the making. America shifted from a predominantly rural population to one that was more urban in 1920. This pattern continues today. In 1990, […]

Mark Twain Medical Center Announces Availability of Community Grant Funding

Mark Twain Medical Center Announces Availability of Community Grant Funding

San Andreas, CA…Mark Twain Medical Center, (MTMC) through its affiliation with Dignity Health, has announced the opening of the 2017 Dignity Health Community Grants Program. Each grant program candidate must submit a letter of intent by the June 30th deadline in order to be considered. Applicants must be a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization or have […]

Sonora Pass/SR-108 To Remain Closed This Weekend! Ebbetts Pass/SR-4 To Remain Closed Into July

Sonora Pass/SR-108 To Remain Closed This Weekend! Ebbetts Pass/SR-4 To Remain Closed Into July

Arnold, CA…Sonora Pass – SR-108 SONORA in Tuolumne County due to approaching storm, Sonora Pass/SR-108 will not open today (Friday, June 9). Status will be re-assessed Saturday. Ebbetts Pass/SR-4 is scheduled to remain closed into July, due to major road damage. We just touched bases with Caltrans for a bit more information on the Ebbetts […]

CAL FIRE Suspends Burn Permits in Tuolumne, Calaveras, Eastern Stanislaus and Eastern San Joaquin Counties

CAL FIRE Suspends Burn Permits in Tuolumne, Calaveras, Eastern Stanislaus and Eastern San Joaquin Counties

San Andreas, CA…June 12th, 2017 – After a wet winter, warming temperatures are quickly drying out the abundant annual grass crop. The increasing fire danger posed by the high volume of dead grass and hotter, drier conditions in the region is prompting CAL FIRE to suspend all burn permits for outdoor residential burning within the […]

The 2017 Calaveras High Graduation Photos & Full Video

The 2017 Calaveras High Graduation Photos & Full Video

San Andreas, CA…Congratulations to the Calaveras High School Class of 2017. 200 of our area’s best and brightest marched across the stage and received their diplomas last night in San Andreas. Below we have some highlight photos and full video in HD of the entire ceremony. When you click on most photos they will take […]