Paradise, CA…Strong northeast winds are expected to continue through Monday morning. Firefighters worked through the night to hold perimeter lines and provide structure defense in areas where the fire was impacting structures. Steep rugged terrain in some areas will impede control operations. Today firefighters will continue to fight the fire aggressively, provide structure defense and […]
Paradise, CA…The Butte County Sheriff’s Office (8130) reports an additional 6 additional fatalities have been confirmed due to the Camp Fire. The human remains were located in Paradise, 5 in homes and 1 in a vehicle. This brings the total number of fatalities to date to 29. November 10, 2018 UPDATE The Butte County Sheriff’s […]
Paradise, CA…November 10, 2018 UPDATE The Butte County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) reports an additional 14 fatalities have been confirmed due to the Camp Fire. Four victims were located in Concow, two in vehicles and two in houses. Ten victims were located in Paradise, seven inside houses, and three outdoors. This brings the total number of […]
Arnold, CA…Come to Bistro Espresso for an evening of films from around the world. Grab a sandwich and a drink and enjoy the evening. Admission: $15 at the door; $10 online. Saturday, November 10, 2018, 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Bistro Espresso, 2182 Highway 4 G700, Arnold, California. Hosted by: Ebbetts Pass Forest Watch. www.sierrafilmfest.org […]
Paradise, CA…Strong NE winds are expected to return this evening. The fire area is still under the influence of low relative humidities, dry fuel moistures. Moderate to extreme fire behavior are possible including spotting, wind driven runs, torching and crowning. The fire will continue to burn to the NW impacting the communities of Magalia and […]
Arnold, CA…Bolin Barbeque & Baking Company’s Chef James Liles has brought his successful San Francisco restaurant, Bolin Barbeque & Baking Company to Arnold, California. Featuring on-premises hand-smoked meats, southern style sides, breakfast biscuits, freshly baked breads and pastries, and multiple vegetarian options, this new Arnold restaurant has something to please everyone! Open early for made-to-order […]
Arnold, CA…Peddlers Market has everything to add a special touch to your home for the holidays. Owners Robert Tedore and Trisha Thompson have turned their love of collecting into Peddlers Market. Their hand-painted furniture gets a new life as a unique statement with a rustic touch. Their eclectic point of view includes the hand painted […]
Murphys, CA…Make Plans to Attend The Annual Ebbetts Pass Veteran’s Day Ceremony on November 11th at 10am. We have some photos and video from last year to get you ready for this year. Event occurs on 11/11/2018 from 10:00 AM to .
San Andreas, CA…Election results have been updated. There are roughly 800 ballots in our office left to count. This includes vote by mails received in the mail today, provisional, and CVR ballots. The final results will be certified no earlier than November 20th and no later than December 6th. Results: https://elections.calaverasgov.us/Results Rebecca Turner Calaveras County […]
San Francisco, CA….Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) today reports that it is supporting first responders and local agencies and has mobilized its Emergency Operations Center in San Francisco, as well as multiple local operations centers, to support wildfire emergency response to the Camp Fire in Butte and Plumas counties. To support these efforts in […]
Paradise, CA…Strong northeast winds diminished around midafternoon and ushered in the return to a typical diurnal pattern. The fire area is still under the influence of low relative humidity’s, dry fuel moistures. Moderate to extreme fire behavior was observed over the fire area including spotting, wind and fuel driven runs. The fire will continue to […]
Paradise, CA…The Butte County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) reports an additional four fatalities have been confirmed due to the Camp Fire. All four victims were located in the Paradise area by BCSO detectives. One person was found inside a residence and three people were found outside of residences. This brings the total number of fatalities to […]
San Andreas, CA…On November 9, 2018, in Calaveras County Superior Court, the Honorable Judge Susan Harlan, sentenced Tyler Nichols to 15 years to life in state prison for the August 2, 2016, second degree murder of his four year old son Jace. Mr. Nichols, 33, of Pine Grove, was driving with a blood alcohol level […]
Paradise, CA…Strong NE winds pushed the fire to the South and Southwest overnight. The NE winds will continue through the morning and decrease in strength into the afternoon. The fire will continue to burn in drainages to North and Northeast . The fire continues to burn to the Northwest into Magalia and toward Stirling City. […]
Angels Camp, CA…The Angels Camp Veterinary Hospital and Mother Lode Veterinary Hospital are organizing a drive for those who have lost their homes or are displaced due to the Camp Fire in Butte County. Please drop off any non-perishable food items (no glass please), animal food for any species, hygiene supplies, water, blankets, pillows, clothing,toilet […]
Chico, CA….In response to the widespread damage caused by the Camp Fire, AAA Northern California is taking action to assist its members. The AAA emergency response trailer is stationed at the Butte County Fairgrounds, 199 E Hazel St, Gridley, CA 95948. The trailer is open daily from 7 a.m. to 7 pm, and is fully […]
Angels Camp, CA…Christmas at Calaveras Lumber looks different at night. Come enjoy our illuminated themed Christmas trees and decor, and support your community and local families! We have partnered with The Resource Connection Food Bank to help feed our local families. **Help us reach our goal of 100 bags of non-perishable food.** For each bag […]
Paradise, CA…As reported at yesterday’s press briefing, the Butte County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) has received reports of fatalities due to the Camp Fire. BCSO investigators are still working to confirm the reports. The task is difficult due to the fact that the fire is still active and there are many hazards in areas where fatalities […]
Arnold, CA…Mornings with the One Percent™ is live weekday mornings from 7-10am. The premise for the show is that the USDA ranked all 3,142 counties or county equivalents in the USA on a livability or desirability scale based on factors such as climate, scenic beauty, bodies of water for recreation, humidity and much more. All […]
Sacramento, CA…California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services Director Mark Ghilarducci early Friday morning secured a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to help ensure the availability of vital resources to suppress the Woolsey Fire burning in Ventura and Los Angeles Counties. The FMAG also enables local, state and tribal […]
San Andreas, CA…From the Calaveras Sheriff’s Dept…”Our thoughts are with Butte County. A few Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office Deputies deployed there immediately yesterday when we received the law enforcement mutual aid request to assist with evacuation and rescues. A couple more of our deputies are up there this morning. Our community knows the devastation of […]
Sacramento, CA…Acting Governor Gavin Newsom sent a letter to the President and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) requesting a Presidential Emergency Declaration for Direct Federal Assistance to support the communities impacted by wildfires burning across the state, including the Camp Fire in Butte County, the Hill and Woolsey fires in Ventura County, the Nurse Fire in […]
Sacramento, CA…Acting Governor Gavin Newsom today issued an emergency proclamation for Butte County due to the effects of the Camp Fire, which has destroyed homes, threatened critical infrastructure and caused the evacuation of residents.
Sacramento, CA…Acting Governor Gavin Newsom today sent a letter to the President and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) requesting a Presidential Emergency Declaration for Direct Federal Assistance to support the communities impacted by wildfires burning across the state, including the Camp Fire in Butte County, the Hill and Woolsey fires in Ventura County, the Nurse Fire […]
Sacramento, CA…Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. issued the following statement in response to the shooting last night in Thousand Oaks, California: “Our hearts ache today for the victims of this heinous act and our deepest condolences are with the Thousand Oaks community and those who lost friends and loved ones. We are grateful for law […]
Paradise, CA…The Camp Fire has devastated the town of Paradise and has Chico in its sights. Much of the town has been effected including older sections of the Adventist Health Hospital in the area. We also found out that a family member lost a home and vehicles in the fire… CAMP FIRE Camp Fire Incident […]
Paradise, CA…The Camp Fire continues to create late fire season havoc in Butte County. Much of the town of Paradise has been evacuated, traffic flow on Hwy 99 reversed and even the Adventist Health Hospital has been evacuated and patients relocated. Camp Fire Incident Information: Last Updated: November 08, 2018 12:49 pm. Date/Time Started: November […]