Aquifer Recharge Continues Unabated This Week

Aquifer Recharge Continues Unabated This Week

Arnold, CA….Snow at higher elevations and heavy rain along the West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada. Today Heavy rain at lower elevations…and heavy rain and heavy snow at higher elevations. Breezy. Not as cool. Highs 31 to 43 higher elevations…41 to 51 lower elevations. No snow accumulation lower elevations…8 to 13 inches higher elevations. Snow level […]

Work Continues Round The Clock On Damaged Oroville Spillway

Work Continues Round The Clock On Damaged Oroville Spillway

Oroville, CA…Flow from the Oroville Dam Flood Control Spillway will remain at 55,000 cfs and continue to outpace the inflow encountered. The reduction in flow has allowed assessment teams to view debris buildup and dredge debris piles below the flood control spillway. Lake elevations continue trending downward and had fallen to 852 feet, by 4:00 […]

Don Pedro Controlled Spillway Gates May Open After 3pm Today

Don Pedro Controlled Spillway Gates May Open After 3pm Today

Stanislaus County – Due to volatile changes in forecasts for upcoming storms, Turlock Irrigation District is making preparations to open the Controlled Spillway Gates at Don Pedro Reservoir as early as – BUT NO EARLIER THAN – 3 p.m. on Monday, February 20, 2017. Landowners, growers and those living along the Tuolumne River, out of […]

Traffic Update….Possible Injury Collision On Jesus Maria

Traffic Update….Possible Injury Collision On Jesus Maria

Mokelumne Hill, CA….CHP is reporting a possible injury collision on Jesus Maria & Spring Lake. Please use caution in the area….. Incident: 00214 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: 19927 Jesus Maria Rd Loc Desc: X SPRING LAKE Lat/Lon: 38.284012 -120.513373 Close Detail Information 5:11 PM 1 [4] 1039 SDS OFC Unit Information 5:11 PM 3 […]

Hovey Artist’s Series Opening for Kristin Gustavson Today At 4:30pm

Hovey Artist’s Series Opening for Kristin Gustavson Today At 4:30pm

Murphys, CA…Kristin Gustavson is a second generation artist whose art twists real objects and familiar people into abstract images. She moves the pictures from her head to her fingers with bold colors and a sense of whimsy reminiscent of dreams. After nearly 20 years as the Director of Winemaking for Stevenot Winery in Murphys in […]

President Trump’s Weekly Address For February 17th, 2017

President Trump’s Weekly Address For February 17th, 2017

Washington, DC…My fellow Americans, We have taken major steps during the first few weeks of my Administration to remove wasteful regulations and get our people back to work. I have been saying I was going to do that for a long time. This week I signed two pieces of legislation to remove burdens on our […]

Traffic Update….Semi Truck Blocking Southbound Lane Of Hwy 49 Near Tuttletown

Traffic Update….Semi Truck Blocking Southbound Lane Of Hwy 49 Near Tuttletown

Tuttletown, CA…CHP is reporting a semi with it’s back wheels off the pavement and blocking lanes near Hwy 49 and Tuttletown Road. A heavy duty tow vehicle has been ordered on expedite. Please use caution and expect delays in the area…. Incident: 00088 Type: Traffic Hazard Location: Sr49 / Tuttletown Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.990487 […]

The President’s Day Wine Weekend At Ironstone Vineyards

The President’s Day Wine Weekend At Ironstone Vineyards

Murphys, CA…This weekend, Ironstone Vineyards is a participating winery in the 21st Annual Presidents’ Day Wine Weekend on Saturday, February 18th and Sunday, February 19th.  You can purchase your commemorative $25 glass at Ironstone!  Enjoy an Exclusive Tasting of Four Wines to Pair with our Sweet & Sassy Chicken Skewers with Thai Peanut Glaze. Sit […]

The Big Oak Flat Road In Yosemite National Park Will Be Closed

The Big Oak Flat Road In Yosemite National Park Will Be Closed

Yosemite National Park, CA…The Big Oak Flat Road in Yosemite National Park (Hwy 120) will be closed daily from 6:00 pm to 6:00 am between Crane Flat and Foresta due to storm-related road damage. These closures will remain in effect from Friday, February 17, 2017 until at least Tuesday, February 21, 2017. Visitors entering Yosemite […]

Traffic Update….Tree Onto Vehicle On Shake Ridge Road

Traffic Update….Tree Onto Vehicle On Shake Ridge Road

Jackson, CA…CHP is reporting a tree on top of a vehicle on Shake Ridge Road near Gopher Flat. Please use caution in the area…. Incident: 00309 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Shake Ridge Rd / Pine Gulch Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.415276 -120.768289 Close Detail Information 3:29 PM 7 [18] 1039 AMA SO – CORDS […]

Notice Of Public Hearing Appeal For Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Registration

Notice Of Public Hearing Appeal For Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Registration

Murphys, CA…BOARD OF SUPERVISORS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINg LEAD AGENCY: Calaveras County Planning Department, 891 Mountain Ranch Rd., San Andreas, CA 95249 2016-1143 APPEAL of Planning Commission Denial of Appeal 2016-1143 for the denial of Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Registration Application 2016-538 for APN 056-017-004 Scott Hoff is appealing the Planning Commission’s denial of 2016-1143, which […]

Local Power Grid Bumping Along Up To 5,000 Without Power At This Time

Local Power Grid Bumping Along Up To 5,000 Without Power At This Time

Arnold, CA…The Local Power Grid is bunping along with the power outages starting to roll in. We just received a call from PG&E that over 5,000 local people are without power. Let’s be careful…. Arnold 3 Outages affecting 3 Customers Columbia 2 Outages affecting 17 Customers Coulterville 1 Outages affecting 1 Customers Dogtown 1 Outages […]

Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Logs For February 16th

Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Logs For February 16th

Sonora, CA… Tuolumne County Sheriff’s logs for February 16th are enclosed: TUOLUMNE COUNTY SHERIFF MEDIA BULLETIN Thursday, February 16, 2017 00:11 911 HANG UP 1702160001 Occurred at Gibbs Tower on Gibbs Dr/Villa Dr. , Sonora. Immediate hang up..nothing heard///911 only phone Cellular E911 Call: Lat:37.979962 Lon:-120.40298 Service Class: W911. . Disposition: Log Note. 03:31 FIGHT […]

Spend Presidents’ Weekend 2017 On The Slopes

Spend Presidents’ Weekend 2017 On The Slopes

Bear Valley,CA…Come up and enjoy 100 inches (almost 9 feet)of snow at Bear Valley Cross Country!Enjoy one of the biggest winters the Sierra Nevada has experienced in many years! Beautifully groomed trails for cross country skiers and snowshoers, plus the popular tubing and sledding areas, and the Meadow Café, all await your arrival. Head up […]

Temporary Closure of Rock Creek Solid Waste Facility

Temporary Closure of Rock Creek Solid Waste Facility

Milton, CA…A severe wind advisory is in effect for Calaveras County. The Rock Creek Solid Waste Facility is experiencing wind speeds up to sixty miles per hour. Therefore, the Facility is closing immediately today, Friday February 17, 2017, and is expected to open tomorrow, Saturday, February 18, 2017, at 8:00 am. At this time the […]

Calaveras County Board Of Supervisors Special Meeting Tuesday, February 21st

Calaveras County Board Of Supervisors Special Meeting Tuesday, February 21st

San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors is holding a special meeting on Tuesday, February 21st at 9:00 a.m. The Board of Supervisors meeting will take place in the Administrative Conference Room Located at 891 Mountain Ranch Road in San Andreas. A copy of the agenda is a attached below for viewing: 2017-02-21 Board […]

Stanislaus National Forest Warns Snow Conditions Are Challenging For Winter Recreation On Summit Ranger District

Stanislaus National Forest Warns Snow Conditions Are Challenging For Winter Recreation On Summit Ranger District

Sonora, CA…Heavy rains and warm temperatures have taken a toll on Forest winter recreation trails on the Summit Ranger District, Forest officials warned. Winter trails on Calaveras Ranger District are faring better and offer winter recreation opportunities. “Snowmobilers, cross-country skiers and snowshoers should be aware of current conditions,” said acting Summit District Ranger Sarah LaPlante. […]

Cottonwood Road Gates Closed On Stanislaus National Forest

Cottonwood Road Gates Closed On Stanislaus National Forest

Sonora, CA…Forest officials closed Cottonwood Road, known as Forest Route 1N04, between the intersections with Thompson Meadow (FR 2N13) and Reed Creek (FR 3N01S) due to numerous landslides and pavement failures. Forest Engineer Tim Hughes made the decision to close the road after engineers determined there is an imminent danger of even more severe failures. […]

Make Your Eggapalooza Plans For April 15th

Make Your Eggapalooza Plans For April 15th

Copperopolis, CA…Join us for our Annual tradition…Our Spring Fest and Eggapalooza! Easter egg hunt for the kiddos! The Easter Bunny will be here with photo ops! Free treats! Chalk art contest, kids zone and more family fun! The are also seeking volunteers to help them stuff thousands of Easter Eggs. For more information, please contact […]

Traffic Update…Non-Injury Collision On Hwy 4

Traffic Update…Non-Injury Collision On Hwy 4

Douglas Flat, CA….CHP is reporting a vehcie off the roadway near Hwy 4 and Holiday Mine Road. It was originally reported as possible injury but has been downgraded to non-injury. Please use caution in the area…. Incident: 00068 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Sr4 / Holiday Mine Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.106445 -120.464228 Close Detail Information […]

Fabian Rivera Arrested At Columbia College On Child Porn At Other Charges

Fabian Rivera Arrested At Columbia College On Child Porn At Other Charges

Columbia, CA…On 2-14-17, a Private Investigator from southern California contacted the Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Office with information that he had been working with a family from the state of Washington to locate their 17 year old runaway daughter. The girl’s location was traced to the Columbia area in Tuolumne County. A deputy found indications that […]