Railtown 1897 Celebrates Autumn With Special Apple Harvest Activities on October 8

Railtown 1897 Celebrates Autumn  With Special Apple Harvest Activities on October 8

Jamestown, CA…California State Parks, Railtown 1897 State Historic Park (SHP) and the California State Railroad Museum Foundation will host the second annual Apple Harvest Day on Saturday, October 8, 2016 at Railtown 1897 SHP. Apple Harvest Day celebrates the history of apple production in Tuolumne County – which dates back to the early days of […]

Yosemite Fire Update September 13, 2016

Yosemite Fire Update September 13, 2016

Yosemite, CA…Ahwahnee Meadow, Prescribed Fire, The prescribed fire at Ahwahnee Meadow concluded today; a total of 62 acres were successfully completed. Smoke will be present in the area during the next two to four days; fire resources will remain in the area to monitor conditions. The objective of this prescribed burn was ecosystem restoration. Historically, […]

Fire Update….Vegetation Fire Just South Of Tuolumne County & Possible Fire Near Hermit Valley

Fire Update….Vegetation Fire Just South Of Tuolumne County & Possible Fire Near Hermit Valley

Groveland, CA…Firefighters are working a vegetation fire just south of the Rim Fire Scar in the McCauley Ranch area. There are also reports of a possible vegetation fire in the Hermit Valley area off of Hwy 4. Unconfirmed as to the cause but could be lightning strike fires. Let’s be careful out there…we still have […]

The 21st Annual Logging Jamboree Filled White Pines

The 21st Annual Logging Jamboree Filled White Pines

White Pines, CA…On September 3rd the Sierra Nevada Logging Museum’s 21st Annual Logging Jamboree filled the museum grounds. The sights and sounds took you back to earlier years in the logging industry. The whishing sounds of crosscut saws, axes hitting their targets and the whine of chainsaws of all ages, sizes and power levels. You […]

A Bit Of Fall Has Crept Into Our Temps

A Bit Of Fall Has Crept Into Our Temps

Arnold, CA…The first bit of snow fell overnight in the high country as overnight temps have begun to slip into fall like territories in the West Slope of the Northern Sierra Nevada. Today Mostly cloudy. Scattered rain showers and isolated thunderstorms in the morning…then scattered showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs 48 to 63 […]

18th Annual Fall Health Fair Is September 24th At Mark Twain Medical Center

18th Annual Fall Health Fair Is September 24th At Mark Twain Medical Center

San Andreas, CA..Mark Twain Medical Center (MTMC) will be holding its 18th Annual Fall Health Fair on Saturday, September 24th from 7am to noon at the Hospital Campus in San Andreas. “We are once again delighted to provide these needed health and well-being services at a low cost for our community,” said Bob Diehl, Hospital […]

Scientists Film Bacteria’s Maneuvers As They Become Impervious To Drugs

Scientists Film Bacteria’s Maneuvers As They Become Impervious To Drugs

Boston, MA….This is the best visualization of the progression of antibiotic bacteria we have ever seen.  The following is from the Harvard Medical School that should have all of us cutting back on the antibiotics.  “In a creative stroke inspired by Hollywood wizardry, scientists from Harvard Medical School and Technion-Israel Institute of Technology have designed a […]

Offender Walks Away From Bakersfield Re-Entry Facility ~ By Krissi Khokhobashvili

Offender Walks Away From Bakersfield Re-Entry Facility ~ By Krissi Khokhobashvili

Bakersfield, CA…California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) officials are looking for an offender who walked away from a Bakersfield re-entry facility on Sunday, Sept. 11. Stephen Beavers, 30, was transferred from Wasco State Prison to the Male Community Re-entry Program (MCRP) in Kern County on Aug. 19. After being notified at approximately 7 p.m. […]

Inmate Attacks Officer At Pelican Bay State Prison

Inmate Attacks Officer At Pelican Bay State Prison

Crescent City, CA…Officials at Pelican Bay State Prison (PBSP) are investigating an assault by an inmate that sent three employees to the hospital. At 7:15 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 10, inmate Eliseo Pichaco, 32, entered a correctional sergeant’s office and attacked him, striking his face and upper body. Two other correctional officers sustained minor injuries during […]

Calaveras County Sheriff’s Logs Through September 11th

Calaveras County Sheriff’s Logs Through September 11th

San Andreas, CA…The latest activity logs for the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Deputies are enclosed… We Would Like To Thank Signal Service For Sponsoring Our Law Enforcement Category daily_log_09-11-2016 daily_log_09-10-2016 daily_log_09-09-2016 daily_log_09-08-2016 daily_log_09-07-2016 daily_log_09-06-2016 daily_log_09-05-2016 daily_log_09-04-2016 daily_log_09-03-2016 daily_log_09-02-2016 daily_log_09-01-2016 daily_log_08-31-2016 daily_log_08-30-2016 daily_log_08-29-2016 daily_log_08-28-2016 daily_log_08-27-2016 daily_log_08-26-2016 daily_log_08-25-2016 daily_log_08-24-2016

Ahwahnee Meadow Prescribed Burn Now Underway. Yosemite Fire Update

Ahwahnee Meadow Prescribed Burn Now Underway.  Yosemite Fire Update

Yosemite, CA…Ignition of the 62 acre prescribed burn at Ahwahnee Meadow began today; a total of 50 acres were completed. The remaining 12 acres will be scheduled for ignition tomorrow morning, Tuesday September 13, 2016. Smoke will be present during burning operations. Smoke, affecting health, is always a consideration in the decision to schedule prescribed […]

Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Logs Through September 11th

Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Logs Through September 11th

Sonora, CA….The Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Logs through September 11th are enclosed sheriffs-daily-reports-09-11-2016 sheriffs-daily-report-09-10-2016 sheriffs-daily-report-09-09-2016 sheriffs-deputy-daily-report-09-08-2016 sheriffs-daily-report-09-07-2016 sheriffs-daily-reports-09-06-2016 sheriffs-daily-report-09-05-2016 sheriffs-daily-report-09-04-2016 sheriffs-daily-report-09-03-2016 sheriffs-daily-reports-09-02-2016 sheriffs-daily-report-09-01-2016 sheriffs-daily-report-08-31-2016 sheriffs-daily-report-08-30-2016 sheriffs-daily-report-08-29-2016 sheriffs-report-08282016 sheriffs-report-08272016 sheriffs-report-08262016 sheriffs-daily-report-08-25-2016 sheriffs-daily-reports-08-24-2016

Traffic Update….Construction On Hwy 108 From Coffil Rd. To Donnell Rest Area

Traffic Update….Construction On Hwy 108 From Coffil Rd. To Donnell Rest Area

Tuolumne County, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform one-way traffic control and lane closures on various points of eastbound and westbound State Route 108 (SR-108). Work will occur as follows: Intermittent one-way traffic control on eastbound and westbound SR-108 from Coffil Road to Middle Camp Sugar Pine Road for tree work beginning Tuesday, […]

Investigation Underway In Deadly Rail Road Flat Motorhome Fire

Investigation Underway In Deadly Rail Road Flat Motorhome Fire

Rail Road Flat, CA…On 09-12-16 at about 0750hrs, the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a structure fire on the 900 block of Ridge Road in Rail Road Flat. Upon arrival, Deputies observed a fully engulfed motorhome. Calaveras County Fire Investigation Unit and Detectives responded to the motorhome and located a deceased […]

Texas Woman Drowns At Lake Camanche

Texas Woman Drowns At Lake Camanche

Valley Springs, CA…On 09/10/16 at about 0015 hours, the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office investigated a drowning incident at Lake Camanche Reservoir. Witnesses observed a female swimming with a floatation device in a cove located near the intersection of Arrowhead and Camanche Drive. The woman was observed going under the water and did not resurfaced. Witnesses, […]

Traffic Update….Lane Closures On Hwy 49 From Poole Station To San Antonio Creek This Week

Traffic Update….Lane Closures On Hwy 49 From Poole Station To San Antonio Creek This Week

San Andreas, CA….Calaveras County – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform various road construction activities on State Route 49 (SR-49). Work will occur as follows: A 24-hour closure of the #1 (left) lane and right shoulder on northbound SR-49 from Main Street to Poole Station Road for utility potholing beginning Monday, September 12, […]

Traffic Update….Utility Work On Hwy 26 This Week

Traffic Update….Utility Work On Hwy 26 This Week

Valley Springs, CA…Calaveras County – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform one-way traffic control on eastbound and westbound State Route 26 from Vista Del Lago to St. Andrews Road in Valley Springs for utility work. Crews will begin work on Monday, September 12, 2016, through Friday, September 16, 2016, from 8:00 a.m. until […]

Traffic Update….Grinding This Week On Hwy 88 From Kit Carson Lodge Through Kirkwood

Traffic Update….Grinding This Week On Hwy 88 From Kit Carson Lodge Through Kirkwood

Kirkwood, CA…Amador County – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform 24-hour one-way traffic control on eastbound and westbound State Route 88 from Kit Carson Lodge to the Amador/Alpine County line for grinding operations. Crews will begin work Sunday, September 11, 2016, through Friday, September 16, 2016, from 6:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m. Motorists […]

Traffic Update….Traffic Signal Work On Hwy 49 In Sutter Creek Area

Traffic Update….Traffic Signal Work On Hwy 49 In Sutter Creek Area

Sutter Creek, CA…Amador County – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will alternately close the #1 (left) and #2 (right) lanes on northbound and southbound State Route 49 from Marcucci Lane to Sutter Creek Bypass in Jackson for traffic signal work. Crews will begin work on Sunday, September 11, 2016, through Friday, September 16, 2016, […]

Geraldine “Gerry” Wiggins 1923 – 2016

Geraldine “Gerry” Wiggins 1923 – 2016

Arnold, CA…Geraldine “Gerry” Wiggins passed peacefully Sept. 4, 2016 in Arnold, CA, the town she called home. Born on June 26, 1923 in Buffalo, NY, she retired to Arnold and lived there for 20 years prior to “coming off the mountain” to be closer to family. She was a long-time member of Ebbetts Pass Moose […]

Traffic Update….Striping On Hwy 88 To Delay Traffic This Week

Traffic Update….Striping On Hwy 88 To Delay Traffic This Week

Alpine County, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform one-way traffic control on eastbound and westbound State Route 88 from Red Lake Road to the California/Nevada State line for striping operations. Crews will begin work on Monday, September 12, 2016, through Friday, September 16, 2016, from 6:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Motorists should expect […]

Traffic Update….Traffic Signal Being Installed At French Bar Intersection

Traffic Update….Traffic Signal Being Installed At French Bar Intersection

Jackson, CA…Amador County – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is preparing to begin work on a project that will install a traffic signal on State Route 49 at the staggered intersection of French Bar Road in Jackson. The purpose of the project is to improve safety at this intersection to address concerns created by […]

Traffic Update….Motorcycle Down On Hwy 4 Near Silver Creek

Traffic Update….Motorcycle Down On Hwy 4 Near Silver Creek

Markleeville, CA…CHP is reporting a motorcycle collison on Hwy 4 near Silver Creek. Please use caution in the area…. Incident: 00206 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: 99 Water St Loc Desc: ALP SO OFFC IN MARKLEEVILLE Lat/Lon: 38.696412 -119.780657 Close Detail Information 1:53 PM 2 [5] CORR LN 1 TC AT SR4 AT SILVER CREEK […]

Traffic Update….Full Closure Of Hwy 4 From Kinney Lakes Trail To Raymond Meadow Creek On September 27 – 28th For

Traffic Update….Full Closure Of Hwy 4 From Kinney Lakes Trail To Raymond Meadow Creek On September 27 – 28th For

Bear Valley, CA…Alpine County – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform a full highway closure of eastbound and westbound State Route 4 through Ebbetts Pass from Kinney Lakes Trail to Raymond Meadow Creek for paving operations. Crews will begin work on Tuesday, September 27, 2016, through Wednesday, September 28, 2016, from 6:00 a.m. […]

Caltrans District 10 Weekly Road Report Through September 17th

Caltrans District 10 Weekly Road Report Through September 17th

Angels Camp, CA…The latest schedule of road repairs and maintenance that will affect your travels in our area and as you travel. Locally crews will be working on many of our roadways. Below is Caltrans plans for repairs and maintenance on local roads. It shows the route, county and location of the possible repairs. Weather […]

Traffic Update…Vehicle Off Roadway Near Mountain Ranch & Michel Roads

Traffic Update…Vehicle Off Roadway Near Mountain Ranch & Michel Roads

Mountain Ranch, CA…CHP is reporting a vehicle off roadway incident near Mountain Ranch and Michel Road. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00178 Type: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj Location: Mountain Ranch Rd / Michel Rd Loc Desc: JEO LOWER MICHAEL Lat/Lon: 38.222333 -120.546650 Close Detail Information 1:03 PM 3 [7] [CHP] has closed their incident […]

Michael Nicholas Kriletich 1953-2016, Celebration Of Life September 24th!

Michael Nicholas Kriletich 1953-2016, Celebration Of Life September 24th!

Paloma, CA…Michael Kriletich was born in San Leandro, CA on February 10, 1953. He attended the seminary on Mt Diablo from age 14 to age 18. At 19 he met Diane Jenkins and 2 years later they were married. Together they formed a loving couple and tight team for over 41 years of marriage. Michael […]

The Third Annual Angels Camp Gold Run & AMA Fun Day & Video Promo With Rebecca Jarman!!

The Third Annual Angels Camp Gold Run & AMA Fun Day & Video Promo With Rebecca Jarman!!

Angels Camp, CA…Enjoy the Sierra Foothills on a 5K/10K race through the historic town of Angels Camp. A community sponsored run that benefit the students of Mark Twain Elementary School. This race will kick off with a Kids 1 Mile Fun Run at 8:00am. 5K & 10K will start at 8:30. All races begin in […]