Calaveras Board of Supervisors are Back In Action Today!

Calaveras Board of Supervisors are Back In Action Today!

San Andreas, CA….The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors (AKA the Fab Five) are back in Action Today. The agenda is below… Board of Supervisors Special Meeting 7/17/2018 9:00 AM Board of Supervisors Chambers 891 Mountain Ranch Road   San Andreas, CA 95249 Downloads:  Agenda  Agenda Packet  Video Call to Order Roll Call Pledge of Allegiance Announcements This is […]

Ferguson Fire Update…12,525 Acres, 5% Contained, Structures Threatened 108, Fatalities 1, Power Restored to Yosemite Valley

Ferguson Fire Update…12,525 Acres, 5% Contained, Structures Threatened 108, Fatalities 1, Power Restored to Yosemite Valley

Ahwahnee, CA….Residences and businesses in the State Route 140 corridor continue to be impacted. As the fire continues to move East and South, it will continue to threaten residences in the Jerseydale, Mariposa Pines, Clearing House and Incline areas. Fire crews are fighting the fire aggressively. Very steep terrain makes it difficult to insert crews […]

Discover the Magic at Middleton’s Hallmark Keepsake Ornament Premiere

Discover the Magic at Middleton’s Hallmark Keepsake Ornament Premiere

Angels Camp, CA…Discover the magic! Join us as we celebrate 45 years of Keepsake Ornaments and you—the fans and collectors who’ve inspired us from the beginning. Discover 200+ new designs, unlock the biggest Bonus Points of the year on opening weekend, plus get special offers and free gifts all week long! This year the Hallmark […]

Ladies, Gents, Boys & Girls, Polish Your Engines & Shine Your Chrome For “Thunder at The Lake”

Ladies, Gents, Boys & Girls, Polish Your Engines & Shine Your Chrome For “Thunder at The Lake”

Arnold, CA…Arnold, CA…Ladies, Gents, Boys & Girls, Polish Your Engines & Shine Your Chrome For “Thunder on The Lake” on July 21st. This year the show is growing and expanding to Beautiful White Pines Park, Lake & Logging Museum. We have added a few photos and video from last year to get you in the […]

Ferguson Fire Evacuation Advisory

Ferguson Fire Evacuation Advisory

Ahwahnee, CA…This is NOT an Evacuation Order. This is an advisement only of a potential Evacuation Order should conditions change. The Advisory is for: National Park Service El Portal Complex, Rancheria Flat- Government Housing, El Portal Trailer Court, Old El Portal. Should this area become under a Mandatory Evacuation Order you will be notified via […]

Ferguson Fire Evacuation Order Update

Ferguson Fire Evacuation Order Update

Ahwahnee, CA…A MANDATORY EVACUATION has been issued for Incline Rd from Clearing House to the Foresta Bridge. Please evacuate as soon as possible. Please drive with caution and watch for responding emergency traffic. If you are signed up you will be notified via the Mariposa Sheriff’s Office Emergency Alert System by Text, Email and a […]

Ferguson Fire Update… 9,266 Acres, 2% Contained, Structures Threatened 108, Fatalities 1

Ferguson Fire Update… 9,266 Acres, 2% Contained, Structures Threatened 108, Fatalities 1

Ahwahnee, CA…Situation Summary: The inversion layer today was strong covering most of the area in smoke and limiting the activity noted during the two previous afternoons. Smoke limited the air attack and observation of the East side of the fire. However, late in the afternoon, conditions changed as the fire began to actively move Southwest […]

All Hazards Preparedness for Animals in Disasters

All Hazards Preparedness for Animals in Disasters

San Andreas, CA…This awareness level course will provide tools to protect, respond to, and recover from the consequences of disasters e.g. fire, flood, heat, earthquake, tornadoes, hurricanes, hazardous materials and catastrophic disease exposure involving animals in rural communities. The course will introduce participants to the unique issues that must be considered and addressed when animals […]

Three California Residents Sentenced in $20 Million Mortgage Fraud Scheme

Three California Residents Sentenced in $20 Million Mortgage Fraud Scheme

Los Angeles, CA…Three owners and/or managers of Los Angeles, California-area foreclosure rescue companies, Dorothy Matsuba, Jamie Matsuba, and Thomas Matsuba, were sentenced to 240, 135, and 168 months in prison today for their roles in a foreclosure rescue scheme, respectively. Assistant Attorney General Brian A. Benczkowski of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division, U.S. Attorney Nicola […]

Russian National Charged in Conspiracy to Act as an Agent of the Russian Federation Within the United States

Russian National Charged in Conspiracy to Act as an Agent of the Russian Federation Within the United States

Washington, DC…A criminal complaint was unsealed today in the District of Columbia charging a Russian national with conspiracy to act as an agent of the Russian Federation within the United States without prior notification to the Attorney General. The announcement was made by Assistant Attorney General for National Security John C. Demers, U.S. Attorney for […]

Ferguson Fire Community Meeting,

Ferguson Fire Community Meeting,

Ahwahnee, CA…The Unified Commanders, CAL FIRE, US Forest Service and Mariposa County Sheriff’s Office, will be hosting a community meeting to discuss the current situation of the Ferguson Fire. Officials will be giving an operational overview briefing highlighting the current actions that firefighters are taking on the fire. Current maps of the fire will be […]

The President Proclaims July 17, 2018, as Made in America Day and this week, July 15 through July 21, 2018, as Made in America Week

The President Proclaims July 17, 2018, as Made in America Day and this week, July 15 through July 21, 2018, as Made in America Week

Washington, DC..On Made in America Day and during Made in America Week, we celebrate the importance of American manufacturing, construction, agriculture, mining, and entrepreneurship to our Nation’s prosperity and economic vitality. Made in America products represent the global gold standard for quality, innovation, and craftsmanship and the output of a highly skilled workforce that is […]

Kern Valley State Prison Investigating Inmate Death as a Homicide

Kern Valley State Prison Investigating Inmate Death as a Homicide

Delano, CA…Kern Valley State Prison (KVSP) officials are investigating the July 15 death of an inmate as a homicide. At around 9 p.m. Sunday, a correctional officer conducting a security check on Facility A found inmate Eric Moreno, 30, unresponsive in his cell. An alarm was sounded and staff immediately began lifesaving measures. Moreno was […]

Traffic Update….Vehicle Fire Reported Near Old Priest / Sr120

Traffic Update….Vehicle Fire Reported Near Old Priest / Sr120

Groveland, CA…Traffic Update….Vehicle Fire Reported Near Old Priest / Sr120 Incident: 00403 Type: Car Fire Location: Old Priest / Sr120 Loc Desc: BY MINERS MART Lat/Lon: 37.813975 -120.271992 Detail Information 4:51 PM 3 [5] 1039 CDF THE FOREST SERVICE WAS 1097 AND NOW CDF IS THERE IN THE PKING LOT OF MINERS MART 4:49 PM […]

Traffic Update….Collision Near Sr108 / Soulsbyville Rd

Traffic Update….Collision Near Sr108 / Soulsbyville Rd

Soulsbyville, CA…Traffic Update….Collision Near Sr108 / Soulsbyville Rd Incident: 00364 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Sr108 / Soulsbyville Rd Loc Desc: OUTPOST Lat/Lon: 37.996608 -120.267419 Detail Information 3:33 PM 3 [3] BLK LEXS HAS THEM BLOCKED IN 3:32 PM 2 [2] WHI JEEP RAN RP OFF THE RDWY 3:32 PM 1 [1] BLK LEXS VS […]

Traffic Update….Tree Blocking Roadway Near Sr26 / Sawyer Rd

Traffic Update….Tree Blocking Roadway Near Sr26 / Sawyer Rd

Wilseyville, CA…Traffic Update….Tree Blocking Roadway Near Sr26 / Sawyer Rd Incident: 00255 Type: Traffic Hazard Location: Sr26 / Sawyer Rd Loc Desc: 19798 Sr26 Lat/Lon: 38.377817 -120.553056 Detail Information 2:56 PM 3 [8] [Notification] [CHP]-PER OTHER RP, TREE FELL AND BLOCKING [Shared] 2:40 PM 2 [2] 1039 CT 2:39 PM 1 [1] PINE TREE HANGING […]

Traffic Update….Black Cow with Red Ear Bling near Obyrnes Ferry Rd / Black Creek Dr

Traffic Update….Black Cow with Red Ear Bling near Obyrnes Ferry Rd / Black Creek Dr

Copperopolis, CA…Traffic Update….Black Cow with Red Ear Bling near Obyrnes Ferry Rd / Black Creek Dr Incident: 00254 Type: Animal Hazard Location: Obyrnes Ferry Rd / Black Creek Dr Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.951567 -120.613466 Detail Information 2:41 PM 4 [12] 1039 CAL SO WILL START AC 2:39 PM 3 [8] [Appended, 14:40:45] [1] BLK COW […]

Senator John McCain on Trump – Putin Meeting

Senator John McCain on Trump – Putin Meeting

Washington, D.C….U.S. Senator John McCain (R-AZ), Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, released the following statement today on President Trump’s meeting and press conference with Vladimir Putin in Helsinki: “Today’s press conference in Helsinki was one of the most disgraceful performances by an American president in memory. The damage inflicted by President Trump’s naiveté, […]

Mornings with the One Percent™ Live Weekdays 7-10am, This Morning’s Replays are Below

Mornings with the One Percent™ Live Weekdays 7-10am, This Morning’s Replays are Below

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 […]

Traffic Update…..Collision Near Sr26 / Olive Orchard Rd

Traffic Update…..Collision Near Sr26 / Olive Orchard Rd

Valley Springs, CA…Traffic Update…..Collision Near Sr26 / Olive Orchard Rd Incident: 00143 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr26 / Olive Orchard Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.130231 -120.874024 Detail Information 11:18 AM 8 [12] [Rotation Request Comment] ***** 1039 MOTHERLODE TOW 209-754-1740 **** 10:56 AM 7 [10] 1039 CALSO 10:55 AM 6 [7] 1039 CALSO 10:54 […]

Ferguson Fire in Merced River Canyon, 9,266 Acres, 2% Contained, 1 Fatality & 108 Structures Threatened

Ferguson Fire in Merced River Canyon, 9,266 Acres, 2% Contained, 1 Fatality & 108 Structures Threatened

Yosemite, CA…Crews successfully held the fire along Highway 140 and protected structures as the fire showed significant growth to the south in Nutmeg and Devils Gulch area. Crews initiated several important new containment lines including Sweetwater Ridge on the southwest flank of the fire. Contingency lines are also being established on the fires eastern flank […]

Hwy 108 & Hwy 120 Collision Takes Lives of Elderly Sonora Man & Woman

Hwy 108 & Hwy 120 Collision Takes Lives of Elderly Sonora Man & Woman

Jamestown, CA…On Sunday, July 15, 2018, at approximately 6:14 pm, a 91 year old male Sonora resident was driving a 1993 Toyota Camry eastbound on State Route 120/108, approaching Yosemite Junction. At this time, 42 year old Berkeley resident, Julieta Pisani-McCarthy, was driving a 2017 Ford Fiesta, westbound on State Route 120 intending to make […]

Traffic Update…Vehicle Off Roadway Over Fence Near SR4 / Rolleri Bypass Rd

Traffic Update…Vehicle Off Roadway Over Fence Near SR4 / Rolleri Bypass Rd

Angels Camp, CA…Traffic Update…Vehicle Off Roadway Over Fence Near SR4 / Rolleri Bypass Rd Incident: 00496 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: SR4 / Rolleri Bypass Rd Loc Desc: SR4 / SR4 BYPASS Lat/Lon: 38.077169 -120.531202 Detail Information 7:46 PM 3 [8] B49-006 OLD VALLECITO RD CLOSED TEMPORARILY – WILL ADV 7:25 PM 2 [4] 2 […]

A Stunning Estate, 744 Total Acres, 64 Vineyard Acres, Three Homes, State Water Rights & More! $3,500,000

A Stunning Estate, 744 Total Acres, 64 Vineyard Acres, Three Homes, State Water Rights & More! $3,500,000

Esmeralda Valley, CA…This is the lifestyle! Turnkey Operation. The property at Chatom Vineyards consists of 11 parcels totaling 744.22 acres. 64 planted acres with 13 grape varietals. 60 plus acres of plantable land, 356 acres farmstead currently used for cattle grazing. Many options for expanding agricultural interests. There are 2 ponds & a natural spring. […]