Angels Food & Sierra Hills Markets Weekly Specials Through July25th

Angels Food & Sierra Hills Markets Weekly Specials Through July25th

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 209.753.7331 Or You may call your order in to 209.736.4243 ext 14. Sierra Hills Market Deli, Text your order […]

Senator John McCain Facing Glioblastoma Battle

Senator John McCain Facing Glioblastoma Battle

Washington, D.C. ­– At the request of Senator John McCain (R-AZ) and his family, Mayo Clinic released the following statement today: “On Friday, July 14, Sen. John McCain underwent a procedure to remove a blood clot from above his left eye at Mayo Clinic Hospital in Phoenix. Subsequent tissue pathology revealed that a primary brain […]

Firefighters Hold the Detwiler Fire to 48,000 acres, 7% contained, 8 Structured Burned, 1 Damaged, 1,500 Threatened, 3,175 Personnel Working Fire

Firefighters Hold the Detwiler Fire to 48,000 acres, 7% contained, 8 Structured Burned, 1 Damaged, 1,500 Threatened, 3,175 Personnel Working Fire

Mariposa, CA…Today, fire behavior remained active. Firefighters faced high temperatures along with dry and drought stressed chaparral and grass. Steep and inaccessible terrain continue to challenge control lines. The fire encroaches on culturally and historically sensitive areas. The fire continues to threaten power lines to the S. of the incident which supply power to Yosemite […]

Evacuation Guidelines for Tuolumne County Residents

Evacuation Guidelines for Tuolumne County Residents

Sonora, CA…Types of Evacuations: In Tuolumne County there are three types of evacuation warnings. Implementation of one or the other is dependent upon the actual or potential danger to the affected population as determined by the Incident Command Staff or the Board of Supervisors. The Three Types of Evacuation are: Evacuation Advisory – Issued to […]

Detwiler Fire Evacuation Advisory and Warning South of Hwy 120

Detwiler Fire Evacuation Advisory and Warning South of Hwy 120

Sonora, CA…An evacuation advisory has been issued for the area south of Highway 120 to the county line, between Smith Station Road and the Town of Moccasin. An Evacuation advisory means there is a potential for evacuation and residents should start preparing for evacuation. An evacuation warning has been issued for the areas of Jackass […]

Wildfire Smoke Warning: Detwiler Fire Air Quality Advisory

Wildfire Smoke Warning: Detwiler Fire Air Quality Advisory

Sutter Creek, CA – Some areas of Amador County are experiencing heavy smoke due to drift from the Detwiler fire burning in Mariposa County. Continued low visibility and degraded air quality can be expected in valley areas. The National Weather Service forecasts that smoke patterns will likely be shifting over the next few days. Amador […]

Detwiler Fire Swells to 45,724 acres, 7% contained, 8 Structured Burned, 1 Damaged, 1,500 Threatened

Detwiler Fire Swells to 45,724 acres, 7% contained, 8 Structured Burned, 1 Damaged, 1,500 Threatened

Mariposa, CA…Today, firefighters experienced extreme and aggressive fire behavior with active crowning, short- range spotting and uphill runs. The communities of Hunters Valley, Bear Valley, Catheys Valley, Mormon Bar, The Town of Mariposa , Mount Bullion, Yaqui Gulch/Aqua Fria areas and Hornitos continue to be threatened. The fire encroaches on culturally and historically sensitive areas. […]

New Red Cross Emergency Shelter Locations for Detwiler Fire

New Red Cross Emergency Shelter Locations for Detwiler Fire

Mariposa, CA…The American Red Cross of the Central Valley has opened five shelter locations for residents impacted by the Detwiler Fire: 1. EV Free Church, 50443 High School Road, Oakhurst, CA 2. Sierra Vista Presbyterian Church, 39696 Hwy 41, Oakhurst, CA 3. Mountain Christian Center, 40299 Hwy 49, Oakhurst, CA 93644 4. Cesar Chavez Junior […]

Fire Update…Vegetation Fire in Ponderosa Hills Area

Fire Update…Vegetation Fire in Ponderosa Hills Area

Sonora, CA…Multiple engines are working a vegetation fire in the Ponderosa Hills area. Please use caution for fire fighting equipment moving in the area…. Incident: 00564 Type: Report of Fire Location: Ponderosa Way / N Tuolumne Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.998960 -120.230621 Close Detail Information 9:05 PM 3 [10] FIRE IN THE AREA OF PONDEROSA […]

Detwiler Fire To Pass 20,000 Acres Soon (Or Already Has Since Last Official Estimate)

Detwiler Fire To Pass 20,000 Acres Soon (Or Already Has Since Last Official Estimate)

Mariposa, CA…Fire activity continued to grow throughout the night due to ample fuel, and steep terrain. Today firefighters expect unfavorable weather conditions and aggressive fire behavior. The communities of Hunters Valley, Bear Valley, and Hornitos continue to be threatened as the fire encroaches on culturally and historically sensitive areas. Traffic along HWY 41 & 49 […]

Traffic Update…Another Injury Collision on Hwy 88 Today

Traffic Update…Another Injury Collision on Hwy 88 Today

Jackson, CA…CHP is reporting an injury collision near Hwy 88 & Sutter Creek Ranchos. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00372 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr88 / Sutter Creek Ranchos Rd Loc Desc: EB SR88 Lat/Lon: 38.343950 -120.864682 Close Detail Information 5:44 PM 5 [6] JWO MONUMENT / CLEARING RDWY 5:42 PM 4 […]

What’s Happening in Murphys this Week – July 18 through July 30, 2017

What’s Happening in Murphys this Week – July 18 through July 30, 2017

Murphys, CA…Try out the Saturday Hopper bus service running between Valley Springs and Arnold with stops in Murphys! Saturdays in Murphys – Walking Tours of Historic Downtown Murphys are available at no charge (donations gratefully accepted) on Saturday mornings at 10am leaving from the Old Timers Museum. Please contact Jo Sanders at 209-728-3072 to confirm […]

FEMA Fire Management Assistance Granted For Detwiler Fire

FEMA Fire Management Assistance Granted For Detwiler Fire

Mariposa, CA…The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has authorized the use of federal funds to assist the State of California to combat the Detwiler Fire burning in Mariposa County. On July 17, 2017, the State of California submitted a request for a Fire Management Assistance Declaration for the Detwiler Fire […]

Detwiller Fire Now Has Mariposa Under Evacuation Orders

Detwiller Fire Now Has Mariposa Under Evacuation Orders

Mariposa, CA…In a sad update….parts of the Mariposa area are now under evacuation orders from the Detwiller Fire. As those of us that were under Evac orders from the Butte Fire remember….our thoughts and prayers are with them and we hope they can get this one under control before it chews through a large number […]

From Assemblyman Frank Bigelow’s Office…Detwiller Fire has Mariposa Under Evacuation Orders

From Assemblyman Frank Bigelow’s Office…Detwiller Fire has Mariposa Under Evacuation Orders

Mariposa, CA…THIS IS NOT A DRILL! The city of Mariposa is under evacuation orders as a result of the #DetwillerFire. Please heed all evacuation orders immediately. The evacuation center is established at Mariposa Elementary School. The Mariposa County Sheriff’s Office and CAL FIRE Madera-Mariposa-Merced will be hosting a community meeting tonight at 6 pm in […]

Traffic Update….Jack Knifed Big Rig in Hwy 108 High Country, Hwy 108 Closed At Kennedy Meadows

Traffic Update….Jack Knifed Big Rig in Hwy 108 High Country, Hwy 108 Closed At Kennedy Meadows

Pinecrest, CA…Traffic Update….Jack Knifed Big Rig in Hwy 108 High Country, Hwy 108 Closed At Kennedy Meadows. Bishop CHP Office has let CHP Sonora know they have a jack knifed big rig in the high country and traffic needs to be held on our side at Kennedy Meadows. Please plan accordingly… Incident: 00032 Type: Traffic […]

Vietnam Veteran Richard Ray Robinson Passes Away at 62

Vietnam Veteran Richard Ray Robinson Passes Away at 62

West Point, CA…Richard Ray Robinson age 68, Passed away July 12th 2017 of Mesothelioma at his home in West Point Ca. He was born October 16th 1948 in French Camp Ca to Leonidas & Belva Robinson, who are both deceased. Graduated linden high school, took Agriculture for 4 years. He was also class president for […]

Berryhill Votes for Cap & Trade Bill Which He says will Protect Rural California, Small Businesses and Farmers

Berryhill Votes for Cap & Trade Bill Which He says will Protect Rural California, Small Businesses and Farmers

Twain Harte, CA…Senator Tom Berryhill, R-Twain Harte, issued the following statement Monday in support for AB-398, a bill to extend the state’s cap-and-trade program for a decade while reducing taxes, fees and regulations by more than $16 billion dollars. “This legislation is the unfortunate result of years of aggressive climate-change policies forced on us by […]

End of the Line for Bus Service to Stockton

End of the Line for Bus Service to Stockton

San Andreas, CA…The Delta Gold Line will make its last trip on July 28. The bus service between San Andreas and Stockton has been discontinued. The Delta Gold Line began service in January 2016 to provide Calaveras County residents with public transportation to the Amtrak and Greyhound stations, Delta College, shopping, and medical facilities in […]

What They’re Saying About Legislation to Combat Air Pollution in Neighborhoods and Extend California’s Cap-and-Trade Program

What They’re Saying About Legislation to Combat Air Pollution in Neighborhoods and Extend California’s Cap-and-Trade Program

Sacramento, CA…More than 150 environmental; climate; public health; clean energy and technology; agriculture; food processing; business; labor; local government; community; and utility leaders; researchers and economists; and newspaper editorial boards from across California are supporting legislation Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr., Senate President pro Tempore Kevin de León and Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon announced last […]

Senator Ted Gaines Votes Against Cap & Trade Bill

Senator Ted Gaines Votes Against Cap & Trade Bill

Sacramento, CA…Senator Ted Gaines (R-El Dorado) today issued the following statement regarding his vote against Assembly Bill 398, the extension of California’s cap-and-trade program. “Today marks the start of the next great California recession. A day where the legislature shows utter disregard for the lives of the working people in this state and chooses to […]

Detwiler Fire is 5% Contained and Has Charred 15,500 Acres so Far

Detwiler Fire is 5% Contained and Has Charred 15,500 Acres so Far

Mariposa County, CA…Fire activity continued to grow today as a result of unfavorable weather conditions, ample fuel, and steep terrain. The communities of Hunters Valley, Bear Valley, and Hornitos continue to be threatened as the fire encroaches on culturally and historically sensitive areas. Traffic along HWY 41 & 49 will be impacted as a result […]