Jack Ass Creek Drainage Continues as Trouble Spot for MOC Fire Crews

Jack Ass Creek Drainage Continues as Trouble Spot for MOC Fire Crews

Groveland, CA…Crews continue to secure the fire line along the north and southwest sides of the incident. The fire activity in the Jack Ass Creek drainage continues to be a point of concern for suppression personnel. Suppression efforts in this area of the fire will continue through the evening. The approaching weather front is projected […]

A BVAC Update with Aaron Johnson & Get Ready for the Huge Labor Day Weekend Sale!!

A BVAC Update with Aaron Johnson & Get Ready for the Huge Labor Day Weekend Sale!!

Bear Valley, CA…We had the pleasure to spend a few minutes with Bear Valley Adventure Company General Manager Aaron Johnson. It has been a very, very busy summer in our local high country. There are still lakes to be paddled and bikes to be peddled before the summer toys a are put away or sold […]

Call Now For Blood Analysis Screenings at Mark Twain Medical Center

Call Now For Blood Analysis Screenings at Mark Twain Medical Center

San Andreas, CA…Our world has changed with the Pandemic. Our commitment to serve you has not. Although we cannot gather for our annual Fall Health Fair, we will be offering Blood Analysis Screenings for $45. Please call 209.897.0003 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. to schedule your appointment. Our goal is to make your visit […]

Big Trees Market Weekly Ad & Grocery Specials Through August 25th

Big Trees Market Weekly Ad & Grocery Specials Through August 25th

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. Due to the supply chain disruptions their normal weekly ad took a bit of a hiatus. […]

Traffic Update….Pickup vs Power Pole Near Hwy 12 & Cedar Street

Traffic Update….Pickup vs Power Pole Near Hwy 12 & Cedar Street

Valley Springs, CA…Traffic Update….Pickup vs Power Pole Near Hwy 12 & Cedar Street. Incident: 00105 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Cedar St / Sr12 Loc Desc: NEAR VARIETY STORE Lat/Lon: 38.190637 -120.829703 Detail Information 8:48 AM 19 [27] [Notification] [CHP]-Problem changed from 1179-Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt to 1182-Trfc Collision-No Inj by CHP [Shared] 8:39 AM 18 […]

Sender’s Market’s Weekly Ad & Grocery Specials Through August 25th

Sender’s Market’s Weekly Ad & Grocery Specials Through August 25th

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 Market Weekly Ad & Specials Through August 25th & Sierra Hills Hours Update.

Angels Food and Sierra Hills Market Weekly Ad & Specials Through August 25th & Sierra Hills Hours Update.

Angels Camp & Murphys, CA…Angels Food and Sierra Hills Market Weekly Ad & Specials Through August 25th. Sierra Hills Hours Of Operation Update~ Starting Sunday, August 9, Sierra Hills Market is shortening our business hours, due to recent staffing challenges we are experiencing. Our new hours will be 8:00 am-8:00 pm and our deli will […]

Donald McNeal 1948 – 2020

Donald McNeal 1948 – 2020

Arnold, CA…Donald McNeal passed away on July 31, 2020, after a short battle with cancer. He is survived by his brother-in-law John Coppolo (Judy, deceased), and nieces, Catherine Rossetto (Chris) and Jennifer Stetson (Dave). He is also survived by his ex-wife and good friend, Patricia Roma, and her nieces, Ursula Roma and Axie Roma, nephews, […]

MOC Fire: August 22nd Evening Conditions Update

MOC Fire: August 22nd Evening Conditions Update

Groveland, CA…CAL FIRE crews continue to aggressively battle the MOC fire with a primary emphasis on the life safety of civilians and firefighters. Crews have been working tirelessly to start gaining containment on the fire while also preventing the forward spread. Over the past 24 hours we have had numerous additional resources arrive on the […]

Reclamation Temporarily Closing Natural Bridges Trail at New Melones Lake

Reclamation Temporarily Closing Natural Bridges Trail at New Melones Lake

Vallecito, CA…The Bureau of Reclamation will temporarily close the Natural Bridges Trail at New Melones Lake beginning August 23 until further notice. The Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office has requested the closure due to limited resources of emergency services for this unprecedented fire season. For updates: call the Administration Office at 209‑536‑9094, ext. 0 or visit […]

MOC Fire: Mandatory Evacuations for Community of Moccasin Hetch Hetchy Power Plant Community Lifted at 12:00pm Today

MOC Fire: Mandatory Evacuations for Community of Moccasin Hetch Hetchy Power Plant Community Lifted at 12:00pm Today

Moccasin, CA…Moccasin Hetch Hetchy Power Plant Community- All Mandatory Evacuation Orders & Fire advisements for the community of Moccasin Hetch Hetchy Power Plant will be lifted today, Saturday August 22, at 12pm. Due to the large amount of Fire suppression equipment in the area, speed control will be enforced. Road Closures – Road Conditions: Open […]

Middleton’s Furniture & Appliances is Open & Serving Your Essential Needs Now & Since 1955

Middleton’s Furniture & Appliances is Open & Serving Your Essential Needs Now & Since 1955

Angels Camp, CA…Middleton’s is Open Normal Hours During the COVID-19 Crisis for their Community. Browse Online, Call In Your Order & Get Fast, Free Delivery! When people buy from us, they don’t just get an appliance, piece of furniture or electronic; they become a member of our family, a family that is there for one […]

Darren Vernon Jones 1965 – 2020

Darren Vernon Jones 1965 – 2020

Angels Camp, CA…Darren Vernon Jones of Angels Camp passed away on 08/06/2020. He was born in Oakdale, CA to Mary Louise Smith Jones and Lester Vernon Jones. Darren is survived by his wife Brenda, his son Tim Jones, his mother Mary Louise Jones Ardito, all of Angels Camp; his son Travis Rankin of Georgia, and […]

Red Cross Mobilizes Across Region in Response to Fires, Encourages Safety & Preparedness

Red Cross Mobilizes Across Region in Response to Fires, Encourages Safety & Preparedness

Sacramento, CA…The American Red Cross mobilized several teams this week in response to multiple fires throughout the California Gold Country Region. Right now, Red Cross volunteers and staff are supporting evacuees with non-congregate sheltering sites, water, snacks meals, and virtual health and mental health services. As of last night, nearly 400 evacuees stayed in Red […]

Firefighters Keep Holding the MocFire at Bay, 2,800 Acres, No Structures Lost

Firefighters Keep Holding the MocFire at Bay, 2,800 Acres, No Structures Lost

Groveland, CA…Continued threat to approximately 1,500 residences. Threat to critical power and water distribution infrastructure for the City of San Francisco, PG&E and Moccasin Fish Hatchery. The latest update is below as well as a link to the latest heat map. Hot spots dropping… MOC FIRE INCIDENT UPDATE Date: 8/22/20 Time: 7:30 a.m. INCIDENT FACTS […]

Public Health Reports 1 New Death, 16 New Cases, and anOutbreak of COVID-19 in Calaveras County

Public Health Reports 1 New Death, 16 New Cases, and anOutbreak of COVID-19 in Calaveras County

San Andreas, CA….On Friday, August 21, 2020, Calaveras Public Health confirmed the second death of a Calaveras County resident from complications related to COVID-19. The individual was a female between the age of 50 to 64 years of age. This individual tested positive for the virus. She was unable to recover and passed away in […]

Moc Fire Response ~ Sheriff Bill Pooley

Moc Fire Response ~ Sheriff Bill Pooley

Groveland, CA…I have received several inquiries from concerned citizens regarding the Moc Fire and I’m reaching out to let you know I hear and understand your concerns. On August 20th the Moc Fire ignited and was reported to be approximately three acres. Working closely with our CalFire partners, we monitored the spread of the fire […]

Favorable Conditions Helped Firefighters Hold MocFire at Bay. 2,800 Acres, 0% Containment, 470 Personal

Favorable Conditions Helped Firefighters Hold MocFire at Bay.  2,800 Acres, 0% Containment, 470 Personal

Groveland, CA…The weather was favorable for firefighters today.  The fire had no major changes.   Current Situation: Continued threat to approximately 1,500 residences. Threat to critical power and water distribution infrastructure for the City of San Francisco, PG&E and Moccasin Fish Hatchery. Evacuations: UPDATE 7:00 PM If you need or have non-emergency Moc Fire information, please […]

Argument Results in Attempted Murder with a Firearm Arrest in Mountain Ranch

Argument Results in Attempted Murder with a Firearm Arrest in Mountain Ranch

Mountain Ranch, CA…On August 20th, 2020 at about 7:30pm, an argument ensued near the intersection of West Murray Creek and Salamander Road Mountain Ranch, CA. Christopher John Ingols (59 years old, Mountain Ranch) and a female neighbor (victim) allegedly began arguing over possession of rocks, which had been removed from a nearby creek. During the […]

CAL FIRE Statewide Fire Update

CAL FIRE Statewide Fire Update

Sacramento, CA…State, federal, local, and military resources are on the front lines aggressively battling the dynamic wildfires across California. As they continue their efforts, you can do your part to plan, prepare, and stay aware. Learn more at readyforwildfire.org. Please watch the video below for a statewide update for August 21, 2020 on the fire […]

Big Basin Redwoods Extensively Damaged by Wildfires, Many State Parks Closed Due to Fires

Big Basin Redwoods Extensively Damaged by Wildfires, Many State Parks Closed Due to Fires

Sacramento, CA…State Parks Issues Full, Partial Closures of Park Units Due to Ongoing Wildfires. State Parks issued full or partial closures for more than two dozen parks due to the ongoing wildfires burning across much of the state. Camping reservation holders impacted by the wildfires are being contacted with cancellation information. Some parks remain partially […]

Don’t Miss Angels Camp Farmers Market Every Friday, 5pm Till Dusk

Don’t Miss Angels Camp Farmers Market Every Friday, 5pm Till Dusk

Angels Camp, CA…Certified Farmers Market located downtown Angels Camp at Utica Park, off Main Street. Find us Friday evenings from 5pm to dusk, from June 5th thru September. Every Friday from Memorial Day Weekend thru mid-September, come out and enjoy farm fresh fruit and vegetables, baked goods, fresh foods, wine and drinks, live music and […]

NWS Sacramento Issues a Fire Weather Watch for Sunday – Tuesday

NWS Sacramento Issues a Fire Weather Watch for Sunday – Tuesday

Sacramento, CA…Thunderstorms with little to no rainfall are possible once again Sunday – Tuesday. These could produce fire starts, so a Fire Weather Watch has been issued. Remember, always have an emergency plan during fire season in case a fire starts near you. readyforwildfire.org Fire Weather Watch URGENT – FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service […]

Please Help Find Missing Person Amilcar Garcia-Orellana!

Please Help Find Missing Person Amilcar Garcia-Orellana!

Tuolumne, CA…From the Tuolumne Sheriff’s Office…”Mr. Garcia-Orellana is missing from his campsite near Tuolumne. Search and Rescue needs any information you may have to find him. If you have seen him, or have any information on his whereabouts, please contact the Sheriff’s Office at 209-533-5815. He is described as 5’4″/140 lbs, black hair with brown […]

Shop, Click & Deliver with Express Purchase from Sonora Ford

Shop, Click & Deliver with Express Purchase from Sonora Ford

Sonora, CA…Sonora Ford COVID-19 – Update…As our communities continue to feel the increased impact of Coronavirus, we feel it is important to share with you what we are doing to help keep people safe and healthy. Please be assured we have protocols in place, and are following CDC and local public health official’s recommendations. As […]