Caldor Fire South Lake Tahoe August 30th Press Briefing
South Lake Tahoe, CA…Caldor Fire South Lake Tahoe August 30th Press Briefing.
Rosebud Fire Not Allowed to Bloom as Firefighters Stopped it at 15-20 Acres
Knights Ferry, CA…Firefighters have stopped the forward progress of the vegetation fire and the fire is estimated at 15-20 acres. Near 14600 Tulloch Road East of Knights Ferry (Tuolumne County #RosebudFire Source = CAL FIRE TCU
Human Remains Found & Hazardous Conditions Awaiting Those Returning Home After Washington Fire Says Tuolumne Sheriff’s Office
Sonora, CA…Starting at NOON today, Golden Dove and Silver Pine residents were able to return with proof of address. For all those returning to the area of the fire where homes/structures have been destroyed. DO NOT REMOVE ASH AND DEBRIS. The county is working with various state and federal partners to establish a process for […]
Some Caldor Fire Evacuation Orders Downgraded and Evacuation Warnings Lifted as of August 30, 3:26pm on Western Edge
Grizzly Flats, CA…Caldor Status Updates as Evacuation Orders Downgraded and Evacuation Warnings Lifted (August 30, 3:26PM). Effective Immediately El Dorado County and Amador County. The following Evacuation Orders have been downgraded to Evacuation Warnings in El Dorado County: Pipi – East of North South Road from Omo Ranch to Cat Creek and east to Highway […]
Evacuation Orders Hit Alpine County Again as They Recover from the Tamarack Fire
Markleeville, CA…The latest from the Caldor Fire as portions of Alpine County are now under mandatory evacuations. Highway 89 south from Luther Pass Road to Pickett’s Junction, (Highway 88) West on Highway 88 to Kirkwood. This includes Kirkwood resort and Caples Lake. Click below for interactive information… Evacuation Warning: Highway 88 at Forestdale Road. West […]
Time to Go SLT as All of South Lake Tahoe Now Under Mandatory Evacuation Orders
South Lake Tahoe, CA…As of August 30, 2021 11:00 a.m. an Update to Evacuation Orders. Effective Immediately. El Dorado County Evacuation Order: El Dorado County: Heavenly, East of Pioneer Trail between Larch and Al Tahoe, to include the area of Heavenly Ski Resort out to the Alpine County Line and the Nevada State line on […]
Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office Marijuana Team Recap for August 5th and 19th
San Andreas, CA…Between August 5th and 19th, 2021, the Calaveras Sheriff’s Office Marijuana Enforcement Unit served seven search warrants for illegal marijuana cultivation in Calaveras County. On August 5th, 2021, the Calaveras Sheriff’s Office Marijuana Enforcement Unit served a search warrant for illegal marijuana cultivation in the 1000 block of Paradise Peak in Valley Springs. […]
Most of South Lake Now Under Caldor Fire Evacuation Orders or Warnings
South Lake Tahoe, CA…California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection Update to Evacuation Orders. Effective Immediately! Click on the map below for details. El Dorado County Evacuation Order: El Dorado County Tahoma • The section from Emerald Bay north to the Placer county line in Tahoma, extending west to the border of Desolation Wilderness. Fallen […]
The Caldor Fire is Here, 177,260 Acres, 14% Contained, Evacuation Orders Spread, Maps & Morning Video Below
South Lake Tahoe, CA…Humidity recovery remained poor overnight and allowed the fire to continue to actively burn. Fuel conditions remain critical and we still see active crown runs and group torching in the northeastern divisions of the fire. Current fire behavior is contributing to ember casts traveling up to half a mile. We anticipate early […]
Highway 88 is Closed Between Omo Ranch Rd. & Highway 88/89 Interchange Due to Caldor Fire
Grizzly Flats, CA…Highway 88 is closed between Omo Ranch Rd. and the Highway 88/89 interchange. Evacuation Order: Amador County South of Highway 88 along the Amador/El Dorado County line from Dufrene Road, due east to the Amador/Alpine County line and from the Amador/Alpine County line north to Hwy 88. Shelter Info • Our Red Cross […]
The Battle of Leek Spring Hill, Caldor Fire 2021
Leek Springs, CA….One of the cameras it has been hard to take your eyes off of is the Alert Wildfire Camera at Leek Springs. A few days ago its shots of the Caldor Fire were distance shots. Now they show the fire moving inexorably towards them. Today you can see firefighters doing structure protection and […]
Caldor Fire Now 156,515 Acres, Heat Maps Reach Twin Bridges & Edging Closer to Kirkwood Area
Grizzly Flats, CA…Fire activity was limited overnight due to the inversion layer settling in, these fire conditions allowed crews to engage the fire directly. Short-range spotting and group touching continue with the most active fire activity present in the Northeast and Western sections of the fire. Steep terrain, ash pits, and fire weakened trees continue […]
Kioti Tractors & Off Road Vehicles from A1 Sharpening, Give Your Dirt Some Love!
San Andreas, CA…A-1 has been Serving Calaveras county, central California valley and surrounding areas since 2007. They offer full service repair and sales of tractors, mowers, trimmers, chainsaws, logsplitters, generators and rototillers. In addition, they provide sharpening service for chainsaws, mower blades and circular saw blades. They are located at 660 E. St. Charles St, […]
Trifilo Garden Center’s End of Summer Sale!! 25% Off Through August 29th!!! Shop Local & Save!!
Murphys, CA…25% Off End of Summer Sale August 18 – 29!! No other discounts or promotions accepted with the 25% Off Sale. Shop Local & Save!!! New Arrivals Weekly, Garden & Gardening Gifts, Orchids, Gift Cards, Yard Art & More. Dave Wilson bare root trees and fruit bare root trees. Apples, apricots, peaches, pears, persimmons […]
Make Sure Stevenot Winery & Tasting Room is on Your Visit Itinerary
Vallecito & Murphys, CA…Come Enjoy our Patio or Lawn while enjoying wine!! Stevenot Winery is open from Wednesday – Sunday, 11am to 4pm in Vallecito. On Weekends you can drop by the Stevenot Tasting Room on Main Street in Murphys as well. 2849 BATTEN ROAD, VALLECITO, CA 95251 WEDNESDAY – SUNDAY- 11 TO 4 CHARCUTERIE […]
Murphys Certified Farmers’ Market 2021
Murphys, CA…Sundays 9am to 1pm, June 6 to October 31. Murphys Community Park, 585 Algiers Street. We offer the community access to fresh & healthy produce and products from local farmers right here in Calaveras County. Food that has traveled fewer miles is fresher, more nutritious and has greater flavor. Come to our market for […]
Big Trees Market Weekly Ad & Grocery Specials Through August 31st! Shop Local & Save!!
Arnold, CA…Big Trees Market is working hard to keep the shelves stocked for you! They have also implemented enhanced safety, cleaning and social distancing procedures in the store. These include plastic shields between staff and public in the checkstands. Click on an image below for full sized version.
Senders Market Ace Hardware August Red Hot Buys!
Mountain Ranch, CA…In 1950, we started out as a family operation with Erich’s father and mother, August and Freida Sender, in a century-old adobe building. The upstairs was home to the Sender family, and the first floor included groceries, a meat market, a bar, and a small eating place called Opa’s Smokehouse. On Christmas morning […]
Sender’s Market’s Weekly Ad & Grocery Specials Through August 31st! Shop Local & Save!
Mountain Ranch, CA…In 1950, we started out as a family operation with Erich’s father and mother, August and Freida Sender, in a century-old adobe building. The upstairs was home to the Sender family, and the first floor included groceries, a meat market, a bar, and a small eating place called Opa’s Smokehouse. On Christmas morning […]
Angels Food and Sierra Hills Markets Weekly Ad Aug 25 ~ Aug 31
Angels Camp & Murphys, CA…Our Weekly Meat, Produce, Deli, Cheese and Bakery Specials! Angels Food and Sierra Hills Markets Weekly Ad Aug 25 ~ Aug 31. Shop Local ~ Buy Local Quality Food and Hometown Service!
Our Sunday Edition with Local Features, Local Specials & More Every Sunday All Day Long!
Arnold, CA…Our goal is to bring back the feel of the old Sunday Paper. It was a day for features, profiles and most importantly the Rotogravure section with all the color ads that had kids begging mom & dad for the latest toys, Dad checking out the new hardware and automotive specials and Moms everywhere […]
Airola Fire 700 Acres & Now 60% Contained as Mop Up Continues
Vallecito, CA…Firefighters continued to construct and reinforce control lines. Mop-up efforts will continue through the evening. Fire suppression repair continues around the fire perimeter in affected areas. Airola Fire Overview 700 Acres 60% Contained 1 County Calaveras Last Updated 08/28/21 7:01 PM Date Started 08/25/21 2:55 PM Location Information Parrotts Ferry Rd and Airola Rd, […]
Washington Fire Holding at 100 Acres, 50% Contained, 17 Structures Lost as Mop Up Continues
Jamestown, CA…Safety is a priority as firefighters continued to secure and construct containment lines with fire activity continuing through the day. Mop-up efforts and patrol will continue as crews strengthen the fire line. EVACUATION ORDERS: For the latest road closures and evacuation information in Tuolumne County please visit: https://www.facebook.com/tuolumnecountysheriff Golden Dove Lane, Silver Pine Drive […]
Caldor Fire Burns to 152,545 Acres, 19% Contained, 652 Structures Burned & 4 Injuries
Grizzzly Flats, CA…The overnight inversion layer was present until 2:00 p.m. which decreased fire spread, spotting, and visibility well into today’s firefighting operations. As the inversion lifted erratic winds and low humidity increased fire activity with ember casts of up to half a mile. Steep terrain, ash pits and fire weakened trees continue to pose […]
Server Upgrades Going on Now! Thank You & Thank You!!
Arnold, CA…We are starting server upgrades this weekend. The new multi-server architecture should give us several times the processing and storage of our current setup. Everything should look the same on the viewer side but more so. During peak traffic our page times have deteriorated to where an upgrade was definitely needed. It is humbling […]
Traffic Update….Vehicle vs Fence Near 5724 Park Circle
Buena Vista, CA…Traffic Update….Vehicle vs Fence Near 5724 Park Circle. Not sure what the fence did wrong…. Incident: 00398 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: 5724 Park Cir Loc Desc: X RED OAK Lat/Lon: 38.295994 -120.916059 Detail Information 7:22 PM 2 [4] NEG BLKG / REQG CHP FOR 1110 7:22 PM 1 [3] VEH WENT INTO […]
Traffic & Fire Update…..Firefighters Working 10ac Fire Off Hawver Road. Hawver Road Closed (Updated…Forward Progress Stopped)
San Andreas, CA…Traffic & Fire Update…..Firefighters Working 10ac Fire Off Hawver Road. Hawver Road Closed. From CAL FIRE TCU…(#SadieFire firefighters have stopped the forward progress of the fire near 5500 HAWVER Road, San Andreas (Calaveras County)”, “#SadieFire The fire is 10 acres near 5500 Hawver Rd. San Andreas (Calaveras County)” Waay too many local fires. […]
Traffic & Fire Update….Fire Reported Near Jesus Maria Rd / Hawver Rd
Mokelumne Hill, CA…Traffic & Fire Update….Fire Reported Near Jesus Maria Rd / Hawver Rd. Sounds like they have these. Two separate small fires. Thank You Firefighters!!! Incident: 00487 Type: Provide Traffic Control Location: Jesus Maria Rd / Hawver Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.282774 -120.669762 Detail Information 9:54 PM 4 [7] C49-100 PER CALFIRE FIRE IS […]
Update to Caldor Fire’s Eldorado County Evacuation Orders, Warnings, and Road Closures
Grizzly Flats, CA…Update to Evacuation Orders, Warnings, and Road Closures. Effective Immediately, El Dorado County Evacuation Routes: Residents evacuating the area should exit Westbound on Pleasant Valley Road or Northwest on Bucks Bar Road. Evacuation Order: El Dorado County Pleasant Valley Road and all intersecting roads extending south from Newtown Road to the intersection of […]
US Airstrike Targets Islamic State Member in Afghanistan
Washington, DC…(AP) — Acting swiftly on President Joe Biden’s promise to retaliate for the deadly suicide bombing at Kabul airport, the U.S. military said it used a drone strike to kill a member of the Islamic State group’s Afghanistan affiliate Saturday. The strike came amid what the White House called indications that IS planned to […]