South Lake Tahoe, CA… A 21 year-old firefighter from Shingle Springs, Calif., died Saturday afternoon as a result of injuries received while suppressing a wildfire on the Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) in Northern California. Michael Hallenbeck was a member of Organized Crew 36 on the LTBMU. Hallenbeck was struck by a tree at […]
Valley Springs Ca. CalFire along with units from CalCoFire District and a full wild land fire dispatch are heading to a Vegetation Fire located near Hogan Dam Road and Vista Del Lago Drive. Please stay away from the area if you have no business there. Fire agencies are rolling Code 3 to this incident and […]
Murphys, CA…Robert Keller of Murphys, CA passed away at the age of 56 on the night of July 30, 2015. He battled with cancer for a year and a half and put up a courageous fight. Many people came to admire his strength. He’s been laid to rest in Murphys. He was born in Ontario, […]
Greenwich, CT….Pro Football Hall of Famer, broadcaster & husband of Kathie Lee Gifford has passed away at the age of 84. He played for 12 seasons for the New York Giants and led them to a NFL Championship in 1956 over the Chicago Bears. Frank Gifford was also a co-host of Monday Night Football for […]
South Lake Tahoe, CA…It is with great sorrow we must confirm the loss of a U.S. Forest Service wildland firefighter this evening in the Lake Tahoe area. The fire crew member succumbed to injuries suffered when struck by a tree during initial firefighting efforts on a new wildfire named the “Sierra” Fire. The incident occurred […]
Tahoe Ca. Source Facebook from Chip Dingman Admin on the Tri – County Fire, EMS, Police and More group. Firefighter Killed in Sierra Fire in Lake Tahoe Posted: Aug 09, 2015 12:06 AM PST Updated: Aug 09, 2015 12:06 AM PST By Shelbi Jay With great sorrow the U.S. forest Service confirmed that a U.S. […]
San Andreas, CA…The public is invited to a Human Trafficking Panel Discussion and Action Summit, to be held 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. on August 27th at the main branch of the Calaveras County Library in San Andreas. This summit will feature a presentation by the Mark Twain Medical Center followed by questions and answers and a […]
Copperopolis, CA….New Vendors Murphys Mustard Co, Maddies Children’s Boutique, Mother Lode Kettle Korn, Vintage Heart Handcrafted Soaps , Lotions, Candles and Decor and more are new vendors this week. Copperopolis Town Square’s “Market At The Square” Farmers Market runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. each Sunday through October 4. The Market On The Square […]
Yosemite, CA…California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Director and State Health Officer Dr. Karen Smith today announced the department is investigating a case of human plague in California, and conducting an environmental evaluation in the Stanislaus National Forest, Yosemite National Park and the surrounding areas. The department began investigating this incident after a child from […]
Martha’s Vineyard, MA… Hi, everybody. The right to vote is one of the most fundamental rights of any democracy. Yet for too long, too many of our fellow citizens were denied that right, simply because of the color of their skin. Fifty years ago this week, President Lyndon Johnson signed a law to change that. […]
Long Barn, CA… Today at approximately 12:05pm a 69 year old male from Modesto was driving a 2007 Chevy 4 door westbound on Hwy 108 East of little Sweden with a 70 year old female passenger from Salida. For an unknown reason he allowed his vehicle to drift off the right road and onto the […]
Aurora, CO… Convicted Colorado theater shooter James Holmes will spend the rest of his life behind bars without the possibility of parole. This is his punishment for the shooting deaths of 12 people in the 2012 movie theater shooting. The same jury that convicted him of the shootings was unable to unanimously decide if he […]
Columbia, CA…The Tuolumne County Sheriff’s is asking the public’s help in locating 58 year old, Jeane Ileen Presson. Presson was reported missing on 7/25/15 from the Columbia Mobile Home Park. She had left the Mobile Home Park on 7/19/15 enroute to an unknown location and has not been in contact with family or friends since […]
Arnold, CA…DOG FOUND IN ARNOLD.FRIDAY – AUGUST 7, 2015. RUNNING LOOSE IN BIG TREES MARKET PARKING LOT. There is a phone # on collar but no answer, no voice mail. IF THIS IS YOUR DOG, PLEASE CALL ANNE at 795-4538. Dog will be taken to county shelter at noon on Saturday, August 8th if not […]
Murphys, CA…Plan B, featuring Ken Rojas on guitar, Vince Rojas on bass, and Jim Bailey on drums, will provide the music when the Murphys Community Club’s First Friday of the Month event is presented August 7 starting at 6 p.m. in the tree shaded Murphys Community Park. The band is a local group that tailors […]
Sacramento Ca. CalFire August 07, 2015 – The Fire Situation Report
Twain Harte Ca. CalFire is working a single vehicle accident on Hwy 108 in the vicinity of Bald Mountain Road. Vehicle is over the back about 100 feet. Additional resources have been dispatched for a Rope Rescue Operation. Medi Flight is on order at this time. Please use caution in the area for the next […]
Arnold, CA…“The Schedule” is published every Thursday by the Bear’s Lair and includes everything happening from Murphys to Markleeville. For more detailed info visit The Schedule. Please come by and pick one up or contact Bear’s Lair at info@epvc.org to have your event included in “The Schedule.” The Schedule Murphys to Markleeville August 7 – August 15 Ongoing Every […]
Vallecito, CA…Leanne Fay Aschwanden (Goff) went home to be with the Lord on June 19, 2015 in Santa Barbara after a well fought battle with lymphoma cancer. She was 62. Leanne was born in San Diego May 19, 1953. She grew up in Angels Camp attended Mark Twain Elementary School and graduated from Bret Harte […]
Copperopolis, CA….John Covert & The Crystal Image Band rolls into town on on Saturday Night! Bring your blankets and chairs to this FREE event! Shops and Restaurants will be open. Beer and Wine available at our Restaurants. If you would like to reserve a table give Kim a call at (209)785-9700. Cost is $20 for […]
Sacramento Ca. CalFire TV August 06, 2015
Sacramento Ca. CalFire has issued a Red Flag Warning for a huge area of Northern, Coastal, Central and South Eastern California as shown in this image. Update: due to weather conditions the Red Flag Warning has been extended What is a Red Flag Warning? Directly from the CalFire Web Site: The National Weather Service issues […]
Burson, CA…On 8-4-15 at about 0252 hours, Calaveras County Sheriff’s Deputies initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle that was observed crossing double solid yellow lines. Deputies observed the vehicle driving in the opposing lane at speeds in excess of 70 mph. The vehicle described as a truck pulled into a driveway located on the […]
Arnold, CA…A Hunter Safety Class is being offered August 16, 23, and 30th between noon and 5 pm at Ebbetts Pass Fire Station #1, 1027 Blagen Road in Arnold. The fee is $10 and students must attend all 3 days to pass. Please contact Mark Oswald (768-3136) or Al Courtwright for more information. You do […]
Angels Camp, CA…The Game: 3 CLUBS AND A PUTTER. The player chooses 3 clubs and a putter. The game is played with these clubs and is scored like a regular game. 1st Place (tie): Dude Gaultney, Glen Croshaw 3rd Place: Bob Timko. 4th Place (tie): Ray Walker, Randy Tonascia. 6th Place: Bert Sobon, 7th Place: […]
Burson Ca. MEDIA RELEASE Contact: Sgt. Anthony Eberhardt Release Date: 08/06/15 Release Time: immediate Time: 1300 hours Release Number: 01 Burson Vehicle Pursuit On 8-4-15 at about 0252 hours, Calaveras County Sheriff’s Deputies initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle that was observed crossing double solid yellow lines. Deputies observed the vehicle driving in the […]
Arnold, CA…Stop by Calaveras Humane Society’s Thrift Store Cat Adoption Center in Arnold, located in Meadowmont Center next to Big Trees Market, open Thurs. through Sat., 10 am–5 pm. Come in and meet Remi & Ruger. These youngsters are not quite ready for adoption yet, but they can be reserved! Lots of other kitties will […]
Murphys & Angels Camp, CA… Sierra Hills, Angels Food & Sierra Hills Natural Food Markets have been part of the Calaveras community since 1935. High Quality, Great Customer Service and Great Hometown Prices. “We are dedicated to providing the best to our customers. ” – Mike Croshaw Keep it Cool with a refreshing Summer Cocktail! […]
San Francisco, CA…The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF), privacy company Disconnect and a coalition of Internet companies have announced a stronger “Do Not Track” (DNT) setting for Web browsing—a new policy standard that, coupled with privacy software, will better protect users from sites that try to secretly follow and record their Internet activity, and incentivize advertisers […]
