Traffic & Fire Update….Forward Progress Stopped on Jesus Fire in Mokelumen Hill Area…

Traffic & Fire Update….Forward Progress Stopped on Jesus Fire in Mokelumen Hill Area…

Mokelumne Hill, CA…From Calfire ICU…”Forward rate of spread of fire has been stopped. Crews at scene will be working on final containment and mopping up. Jesus Maria Road will be closed into the evening. The Jesus Fire off Jesus Maria Road in Calaveras County is 2 to 3 acres making an uphill run. One structure […]

Traffic Update….Collision Blocking Lanes Near Sr16 / Sr49

Traffic Update….Collision Blocking Lanes Near Sr16 / Sr49

Plymouth, CA…Traffic Update….Collision Blocking Lanes Near Sr16 / Sr49 Incident: 00224 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Sr16 / Sr49 Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.454840 -120.867746 Detail Information 3:35 PM 6 [8] [Rotation Request Comment] 1039 TO RORYS TOW 209-245-6674 3:33 PM 5 [7] 1039 3A – CALL# 37130 – RORYS 3:26 PM 4 [4] FIRE JUST […]

Uniquity Builders Can Set You Free From Being A Slave to PG&E’s Power Outages! Call 209.772.9200

Uniquity Builders Can Set You Free From Being A Slave to PG&E’s Power Outages!  Call 209.772.9200

Valley Springs, CA…We’ll help you pick the best generator that fits your lifestyle and your budget! A generator home backup system is the answer to your frustrating power outages. If you’re looking for a licensed, insured electrician who has the knowledge and expertise to take care of all your electrical needs, you’ve come to the […]

Angels Food and Sierra Hills Markets Weekly Ad & Grocery Specials Through November 5th

Angels Food and Sierra Hills Markets  Weekly Ad & Grocery Specials Through November 5th

Angels Camp & Murphys, CA…For the best Deli Sandwiches in Calaveras County, come on in and treat yourself to the tastiest and freshest ‘made with love’ deli sandwiches around. Angels Food Deli, Text your order to 209.580.6035 Or You may call your order into 209.736.4243 ext 14. Sierra Hills Market Deli, Text your order to […]

Could a Health Savings Account Help Strengthen Your Retirement Plan? ~ From Brian J. Tewksbury

Could a Health Savings Account Help Strengthen Your Retirement Plan?  ~ From Brian J. Tewksbury

Murphys, CA…By one estimate, a 65-year-old couple who retire in 2019 may need about $300,000 in savings to pay their health-care expenses in retirement. This includes premiums for Medicare Parts B and D, supplemental (Medigap) insurance, and median out-of-pocket prescription drug expenses, but not other health expenses such as long-term care, dental care, and eye […]

The Steps to Kick Cancer Luncheon Brought the Community Together Against Cancer!

The Steps to Kick Cancer Luncheon Brought the Community Together Against Cancer!

San Andreas, CA…The Steps to Kick Cancer Luncheon was held last week on the campus of Mark Twain Medical Center.  Breast cancer survivor Tina Macuha, “Good Day Sacramento” host headlined the event. She gave a moving testimony of how on April 2009, she shared her breast cancer story on the show. Recently marking her tenth […]

Calaveras County OES’s Update on PG&E’s PSPS Outages, Weather All Clear Issued, Restoration Process Underway!

Calaveras County OES’s Update on PG&E’s PSPS Outages, Weather All Clear Issued, Restoration Process Underway!

San Andreas, CA…We have just completed the morning PG&E Briefing, and got some really good news! PG&E received the weather all-clear, and commenced restoration operations at 5:22am this morning. We were out in the field at first light, and confirmed that PG&E is already out and working in the County. Again, PG&E is prioritizing those […]

Three Words Sum Up the Soon End of PG&E, Technological Determinism & Goodwill ~ by John Hamilton

Three Words Sum Up the Soon End of PG&E, Technological Determinism & Goodwill ~ by John Hamilton

Arnold, CA….Over the last few days one question has consumed us during the PSPS Outages & Kincade Fire debacles. Can PG&E survive this? No matter how we did our calculations financial, marketplace and political the answer was always no. We believe the highest revenue point PG&E will ever have was this past summer and over […]

Oct. 29 PSPS Update: PG&E Begins Shutting Power Off for 597,000 Customers; Approximately 400,000 Customers from Oct. 26 PSPS Remain Impacted

Oct. 29 PSPS Update: PG&E Begins Shutting Power Off for 597,000 Customers; Approximately 400,000 Customers from Oct. 26 PSPS Remain Impacted

San Francisco, CA…Due to a widespread dry, offshore wind event on Tuesday, Oct. 29, through midday Wednesday, Oct. 30, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) confirmed today that it is in the process of implementing a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) to approximately 597,000 customers in Northern and Southern Sierra, North Bay, Bay Area, Santa […]

Calaveras OES’s PG&E PSPS Outage Update…Valley Springs, San Andreas, Angels Camp & Copperopolis Up!

Calaveras OES’s PG&E PSPS Outage Update…Valley Springs, San Andreas, Angels Camp & Copperopolis Up!

San Andreas, CA….From the Calaveras Good Morning Calaveras! We have just finished our AM PG&E Briefing and we are starting this morning off on a much better note. The LATEST de-energization time is 4pm today, with a weather All-Clear time of 1am on Wednesday (10-30) We also have an updated outage map, that shows a […]

New Travel Homes For Sheriff’s Canines Nox & Buster!

New Travel Homes For Sheriff’s Canines Nox & Buster!

San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office Canine Unit would like to thank the Friends of Calaveras Sheriff’s Office (FOCSO) for their recent donation. K9 Nox and K9 Buster received two new Impact travel dog crates. The crates are built specifically for working dogs and are collapsible for travel. In 2014 FOCSO was instrumental in […]

President Trump at International Association of Chiefs of Police Annual Conference and Exposition

President Trump at International Association of Chiefs of Police Annual Conference and Exposition

Chicago, IL…Thank you. Thank you, Paul. You’ve been my friend for a long time, but thank you for that introduction. That says it all. You can say it very shortly, but I think there’s nobody that’s ever done more — certainly, in the position of President — for our great police, and it’s an honor […]

Sheriff DiBasilio Delivers Say No to Drugs Poster Contest Winners

Sheriff DiBasilio Delivers Say No to Drugs Poster Contest Winners

Murphys, CA…On October 25, 2019 Sheriff Rick DiBasilio presented students from Michelson Elementary School with backpack and school supplies as prizes. These students participated in the Sheriff’s Office annual ‘Say No to Drugs’ Poster Contest which concluded last week during the National Red Ribbon Week.  The poster contest theme this year followed the 2019 Red […]

Spooktacular Monster Mash at Greenhorn Creek on October 29

Spooktacular Monster Mash at Greenhorn Creek on October 29

Angels Camp, CA….Spooktacular Monster Mash at Greenhorn Creek on October 29. Come and join us at this year’s Spooktacular Monster Mash! Ghoulish Hors D’oeuvres, Casino, Costumes Contest, Prizes and More…Call & Reserve your spots today at 209.729.8181 Greenhorn Creek Resort is located in the beautiful Sierra Foothills of Calaveras County and is home to a […]

Arson Suspect with Blue “Bic” Lighter Arrested After Chase

Arson Suspect with Blue “Bic” Lighter Arrested After Chase

Jamestown, CA…From the Tuolumne Sheriff’s Dept…”On Saturday, around noon, Deputy Stephens was patrolling the area of Jamestown Road when he was stopped by a man who said he witnessed someone trying to start a grass fire on Jamestown Road near Fifth Avenue. The witness gave Deputy Stephens a physical description of the person and said […]

PG&E Restores 57% of Customers Impacted by PG&E’s PSPS Outages While Preparing to Turn Off Power Again

PG&E Restores 57% of Customers Impacted by PG&E’s PSPS Outages While Preparing to Turn Off Power Again

San Francisco, CA…PG&E reported Monday (Oct. 28) evening that it had restored approximately 57% of the 970,000 customers who had their power turned off for safety as part of a Public Safety Power Shutoff that began Oct. 26. As of 10 p.m. today, about 556,400 customers had been restored in portions of the following counties: […]

Major Injuries to Chico Man & Possible Charges as Well in Hwy 120 Collision

Major Injuries to Chico Man & Possible Charges as Well in Hwy 120 Collision

Groveland, CA…On October 26, 2019 at approximately 2:02 pm, 53-year-old John Mossett of Chico, was driving his 2017 Ram 2500 pickup eastbound on State Route 120 east of Grizzly Road (New Priest Grade) with his passengers; 50-year-old Tammy Mossett of Chico and 11-year-old Brandon Mossett of Chico. They were traveling directly to the rear of […]

Governor Newsom On Major CPUC Investigation Into Utility Power Shutoffs

Governor Newsom On Major CPUC Investigation Into Utility Power Shutoffs

Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom issued the following statement on a major investigation by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) of utility-led Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS):“I want to see the CPUC launch a total reform of power shutoff rules and regulations. Utilities must be held accountable and be aggressively penalized for their overreliance on PSPS, […]

Public Safety Power Shutdown (PSPS) County Transfer Station Operations Reduced Hours

Public Safety Power Shutdown (PSPS) County Transfer Station Operations Reduced Hours

San Andreas, CA…Gambi Disposal Inc. contracts with the County of Calaveras to operate the six County owned transfer stations plus the Red Hill Annex which accepts yard waste. The six transfer stations include: Transfer Station • Red Hill • Red Hill Annex • Avery • San Andreas • Copperopolis • Wilseyville • Paloma. With the […]

Safety Inspections, Restoration Work Underway for All Counties Impacted by Oct. 26 Historic Wind Event

Safety Inspections, Restoration Work Underway for All Counties Impacted by Oct. 26 Historic Wind Event

San Francisco, CA…Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) continues to restore customers impacted by the Oct. 26 Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS), as it works to prepare for an additional shutoff planned to begin Tuesday, Oct. 29. Updates on Oct. 26 PSPS: As of 4:30 p.m. today, more than 325,000 customers had been restored. Crews […]

Life is Better With Power & Pioneer Electric Can Have You Powered Up When PG&E Can’t

Life is Better With Power & Pioneer Electric Can Have You Powered Up When PG&E Can’t

Arnold, CA…With power uncertainties becoming the norm is your business or family ready? A back up generator from Pioneer Electric can provide peace of mind. Pioneer Electric is a licensed and insured, full service electrical contracting business servicing: Calaveras, Tuolumne and beyond since 1984.and provide a full range of electrical and services for homes and […]

Beautiful Tuscan Farmhouse, Vineyard & Orchard on Hanging Tree Road ~ From Cedar Creek Realty

Beautiful Tuscan Farmhouse, Vineyard & Orchard on Hanging Tree Road ~ From Cedar Creek Realty

Murphys, CA…Make this stunning Tuscan farmhouse your escape in the spectacular foothills of the Sierra, just 10 minutes from Main Street in the gold and wine country town of Murphys. From first step in, it is a visual delight of architectural creativity, impressive craftsmanship and a compelling blend of natural materials. Stone and wood are […]

Calaveras County OES, PG&E PSPS Update

Calaveras County OES, PG&E PSPS Update

San Andreas, CA…From Calaveras County OES…”Good morning Calaveras! We just finished the morning briefing, and bring back A LOT of good news! 1) We have received the weather “all-clear” for this current outage, and now that the sun is up, PG&E is out inspecting lines for power restoration! Now, the bad news: this wind event […]

PG&E Issues “All-Clear” for October 26th PSPS Event

PG&E Issues “All-Clear” for October 26th PSPS Event

San Francisco, CA…From PG&E…”Weather “all-clear” issued for 10/26 #PSPS event – 6k team members conducting inspections on equipt & working safely and as quickly as possible to make repairs where needed & restore power to customers. We are monitoring weather & defining scope for potential 10/29 PSPS event.”

PG&E Expects to Issue Weather ‘All Clear’ for Safety Inspections and Restoration Work to Begin Early Monday Morning for Northern Sierras and North Coast

PG&E Expects to Issue Weather ‘All Clear’ for Safety Inspections and Restoration Work to Begin Early Monday Morning for Northern Sierras and North Coast

San Francisco, CA…Power Restored to 30,000 Customers by Sunday at 10 p.m. Safety Inspections and Restoration Work to continue at First Light. Contingent on Weather Conditions, Kern, Fresno, Madera, Mariposa, Tuolumne Counties Expected to be Shut Off Tonight. PG&E reported that the company issued a weather “all clear” for the Northern Sierras and North Coast […]

Beautiful Greenhorn Creek Home on 7th Fairway in Angels Camp ~ From Leanne Smith Realty Group

Beautiful Greenhorn Creek Home on 7th Fairway in Angels Camp ~ From Leanne Smith Realty Group

Angels Camp, CA…Brand new custom home right on the 7th fairway in exquisite Greenhorn Creek Golf Community. Inside the home and rear deck offer sweeping views of the golf course and the Bear Mountains. The open floor plan boasts Milgard windows, a spacious gourmet kitchen with quartz countertops, KitchenAid appliances and walk in pantry. The […]