Mountain House Man Arrested After High Speed Chase

Mountain House Man Arrested After High Speed Chase

Jamestown, CA…Felimon Santos from Mountain House was arrested after a high speed chase that ended when he laid his motorcycle down. Today at approximately 1:27pm, CHP Officer McDaniel observed a red motorcycle traveling in excess of the posted 55 mph speed limit, eastbound on SR-120 east of La Grange Road. Officer McDaniel attempted to stop […]

The Concours d’ Elegance Goes On & The Kautz Family Salutes The 4-H & FFA Youth!

The Concours d’ Elegance Goes On & The Kautz Family Salutes The 4-H & FFA Youth!

Murphys, CA…Dear Friends and Supporters of the Concours d’Elegance at Ironstone Vineyards. First and foremost I wanted to let you all know that after a very brave fire fight by so many fire men and women the Butte Fire in under control and the sky’s are clear. The staff at Ironstone has been working on […]

Butte Fire Tuesday Morning Update 84% Containment, 475 Homes & 343 Outbuildings Lost

Butte Fire Tuesday Morning Update 84% Containment, 475 Homes & 343 Outbuildings Lost

San Andreas, CA…The Damage Assessment team is continuing to work diligently and has re-classified the structures destroyed to a more accurate estimate. Fire behavior remained minimal within the fire perimeter. Firefighters continue mop-up operations to increase containment lines. Smoke may continue to impact the affected fire areas and surrounding communities. Donations may be sent to […]

Butte Fire Repair Map and Heat Perimeter 9 23 2015

Butte Fire Repair Map and Heat Perimeter 9 23 2015

Mountain Ranch Ca. Fresh off the Official Servers this morning with a Map of the planned Repair Areas that need attention and the Over Night Infrared Heat Perimeter Map with Heat Detection with in the Perimeter.  Tap and Expand Images for the full view and the Map Legends. Heat Perimeter Infrared Over Night Flight KML […]

Vehicle Accident Black Oak Casino – Updated

Vehicle Accident Black Oak Casino – Updated

Twain Harte Ca. CHP LIVE CAD ids reporting a Vehicle Roll Over at the Black Oak Casino. Please use caution in the area for the next few hours. Incident: 00801 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: 0 Black Oak Rd Loc Desc: Black Oak Lat/Lon: 37.971309 -120.278707 Detail Information 6:25 PM 7 [16] PER FIRE 1182 […]

Vegetation Fire Spanish Grant Rd. and Red Heather Dr. Sonora – Update

Sonora Ca. CalFire Crews along with Tuolumne County resources are working a 3 acre Vegetation Fire in the vicinity of Spanish Grant Rd and Red Heather Dr. Please use caution in the area as resources work this incident. Incident: 00574 Type: Fatality Location: Longeway Rd / Spanish Grant Dr Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.000756 -120.266989 Detail […]

Butte Fire Tuesday Morning Update 80% Containment, 545 Homes & 356 Outbuildings Lost

Butte Fire Tuesday Morning Update 80% Containment, 545 Homes & 356 Outbuildings Lost

San Andreas, CA…Firefighters battling the Butte Fire have pushed the containment to 80% The number of homes lost held steady and the number of damaged and destroyed structures is currently under review with FEMA. Fire behavior remained minimal within the fire perimeter. Firefighters continue mop-up operations to increase containment lines. Smoke may continue to impact […]

Dale Franklin Robitaille 1953 – 2015

Dale Franklin Robitaille 1953 – 2015

Valley Springs, CA…Dale Franklin Robitaille was born on March 5th, 1953 in Phoenix Arizona He was 62 years old. He was a professional painter and passed away at his home in Valley Springs on September 12. He was a member of the Valley Springs Church of Christ. SURVIVORS Children: Leah Robitaille & Raymond Robitaille Brothers: […]

Vehicle Into Power Pole Sparks Vegetation Fire

Vehicle Into Power Pole Sparks Vegetation Fire

Jamestown, CA…On September 18th, a vehicle into a power pole sparked a 1 1/2 acre vegetation fire. Details are below… September 18, 2015 15-CATCU 009931 CAL FIRE TUOLUMNE COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT CAL FIRE Tuolumne/Calaveras Unit Fire Report Fax #: 754-1959 or call 754-3831 Location (Town, street address, intersection, etc.) PERRICONE ROAD CROSS HIGHWAY 120, PEORIA, […]

Dr. Michael T. Romano Jr, 1950 – 2015

Dr. Michael T. Romano Jr, 1950 – 2015

Mokelumne Hill, CA… Dr. Michael T. Romano Jr, age 65, of Mokelumne Hill, Ca lost his battle with cancer early Saturday morning, September 12. His wife, Connie, and his stepchildren, Tom, Chris, Mandy, Crystal, and Grandson Connor were with him in Modesto after he and Connie were evacuated from their home by the Butte wildland […]

Governor Brown Requests Presidential Major Disaster Declarations for Valley and Butte Fire Recovery Efforts

Governor Brown Requests Presidential Major Disaster Declarations for Valley and Butte Fire Recovery Efforts

Sacramento, CA…In letters to President Barack Obama, Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today requested Presidential major disaster declarations for the state following the Valley Fire and Butte Fire, which have scorched more than 145,000 acres, taken lives and destroyed thousands of homes and structures.  A Presidential Major Disaster Declaration triggers the release of federal funds […]

Governor Walker Exits 2016 Presidential Race

Governor Walker Exits 2016 Presidential Race

Madison, WI…Governor Walker’s statement on exiting the race for the Whitehouse. “As a kid, I was drawn to Ronald Reagan because he was a Republican and a conservative. But most of all, I admired him because of his eternal optimism in the American people. That thought came into my head when we were all standing […]

Butte Fire Fundraiser At Allison James Realty In Murphys Raises Over $15,000

Butte Fire Fundraiser At Allison James Realty In Murphys Raises Over $15,000

Murphys, CA…Last Weekend’s Butte Fire Fundraiser Rummage & Bake Sale was a HUGE Success in Murphys. “Today will go down as one of the most amazing, happy and humble days of my life! So proud of my two Daughters Nicole Jones and Kelsey smith. They helped spear head this amazing community fundraiser which raised $15,108.06 […]

Governor Brown Requests Presidential Major Disaster Declarations for Valley and Butte Fire Recovery Efforts

Governor Brown Requests Presidential Major Disaster Declarations for Valley and Butte Fire Recovery Efforts

SACRAMENTO – In letters to President Barack Obama, Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today requested Presidential major disaster declarations for the state following the Valley Fire and Butte Fire, which have scorched more than 145,000 acres, taken lives and destroyed thousands of homes and structures. A Presidential Major Disaster Declaration triggers the release of federal […]

Janice Marie Raaka 1939 – 2015

Janice Marie Raaka Born: September 18, 1939 Utica, NY Entered into Rest: West Point August 21, 2015 Jackson CA Passed away of natural causes Age: 75 She was a High school grad. Janice had been a receptionist at Joe Kerley body shop Her hobbies were: Crocheting, making blankets and men  Among her Survivors are: Her […]

Vehicle Accident Hwy 108 Strawberry – Updated

Vehicle Accident Hwy 108 Strawberry – Updated

Strawberry Ca. CHP LIVE CAD is reporting a Vehicle Roll Over with Pin In and 2 patients on Hwy 108 at George Dr. Please use caution in the area for the next few hours. Incident: 00734 Type: Fatality Location: Sr108 / George Dr Loc Desc: SR108 / GEORGES Lat/Lon: 38.200473 -120.012904 Detail Information5:34 PM 12 […]

Weekly Presidential Address: It’s Time for Congress To Pass a Responsible Budget

Weekly Presidential Address: It’s Time for Congress To Pass a Responsible Budget

Washington, DC… Remarks of President Barack Obama, “Hi, everybody. It’s hard to believe, but it was seven years ago this week that one of Wall Street’s biggest investment banks went bankrupt, triggering a meltdown on Wall Street and the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression. And in the months that followed, millions of Americans […]

USDA Offers Help to Fire-Affected Farmers and Ranchers

USDA Offers Help to Fire-Affected Farmers and Ranchers

Washington, DC…The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reminds farmers and ranchers affected by the recent wildfires in Alaska, California, Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Washington State that USDA has programs to assist with their recovery efforts. The Farm Service Agency (FSA) can assist farmers and ranchers who lost livestock, grazing land, fences or eligible trees, bushes […]

An Update On Filing Fire Damage Claims From State Farm

An Update On Filing Fire Damage Claims From State Farm

San Andreas, CA…As the devastating Northern California wildfires continue to burn – the Valley and Butte Fires have destroyed thousands of acres and hundreds of homes- at State Farm we would like to remind customers the steps they can follow to seek assistance. What to Expect from the Claims Process Customers who have suffered damage […]

Butte Fire Temporary Flight Restrictions Still In Place

Butte Fire Temporary Flight Restrictions Still In Place

San Andreas Ca. A FAA Temporary Flight Restriction is still in effect over the Butte Fire Incident that spans both Amador and Calaveras Counties. The TFR extends to 9k feet. For more information about TFR’s you can go to FAA TFR Helps to read more about this subject.

Aire Serve Is Ready To Serve Your Air Quality & Comfort Needs, Including A Post Butte Fire Tune Up

Aire Serve Is Ready To Serve Your Air Quality & Comfort Needs, Including A Post Butte Fire Tune Up

Valley Springs, CA…Our hearts go out to the entire community the past few weeks, and especially to those who have lost their homes in the recent fires. Sam, who many of you know, is a board member of the Calaveras Consolidated Fire Protection District. He has a couple of tops and safety checks he wants […]

Services Removed with new Yosemite Concessionaire Contract in 2016

Services Removed with new Yosemite Concessionaire Contract in 2016

Yosemite Ca.  Services slated to close in the Yosemite National Park Prospectus issued on 7/9/14. The new contract will start March 2016 Yosemite Valley and Tuolumne Meadows 2 hour scenic horse rides will end on 10/2015 Curry Ice rink will close on 3/1/2016, no funding or new location has been identified Curry Village Raft Stand […]

Neighbors Building For Neighbors 50% Off Butte Fire Recovery Ad Specials

Neighbors Building For Neighbors 50% Off Butte Fire Recovery Ad Specials

Arnold, CA…If you are a Local Building or Home improvement provider, you or someone you know probably lost a home in the Butte Fire! You can help them rebuild with Homes, Garages & Outbuildings better than the ones they lost. One of the best ways to help our local economy recover is for labor, lumber, […]