South Fork Fire Mandatory Evacuation Order for Residents of Wawona

South Fork Fire Mandatory Evacuation Order for Residents of Wawona

Wawona, CA…Evacuation order is for all areas east of Highway 41 along Chilnualna Falls Rd. and Forest Dr. Residents and visitors must vacate by 4:00 pm today. Red Cross Shelter at Tenaya Lodge. Community meeting will be held at Tenaya Lodge at 6PM. Fire activity increased yesterday primarily due to downdraft winds from thunderstorms. The […]

Temporary Fire Restrictions in Place at Moore Creek on Stanislaus National Forest

Temporary Fire Restrictions in Place at Moore Creek on Stanislaus National Forest

Sonora, CA…Fire restrictions are in effect in the Moore Creek area on Calaveras Ranger District, effective from August 18, 2017 through the end of the official 2017 fire season. Hot temperatures and heavy winter rains allowed grasses and other shrubs grow tall and then dry out, increasing the danger of fire in the area. Stanislaus […]

Long Term Lane Closure on Hwy 49 from Angels Creek to the Calaveras/Tuolumne County Line

Long Term Lane Closure on Hwy 49 from Angels Creek  to the Calaveras/Tuolumne County Line

CALAVERAS COUNTY — The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform various road construction work on State Route 49 (SR-49) from Angels Creek to the Calaveras/Tuolumne county line. Work will occur as follows: A long-term lane closure will be in effect with one-way traffic control on northbound and southbound SR-49 from Angels Creek to Centennial […]

Paving & Shoulder Work on Hwy 4 in Murphys & Angels Camp Areas

Paving & Shoulder Work on Hwy 4 in Murphys & Angels Camp Areas

CALAVERAS COUNTY — The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform various road construction work on State Route 4 (SR-4) from SR-49, in Angels Camp, to Apple Blossom Drive in Murphys. Work will occur as follows: One-way traffic control on eastbound and westbound SR-4 from SR-49 to Davis Ranch Road beginning Sunday, August 20, 2017, […]

Paving on Hwy 88 From Fort Jackson Creek to Silver Drive

Paving on Hwy 88 From Fort Jackson Creek to Silver Drive

Amador County – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will be performing one-way traffic control on eastbound and westbound State Route 88 from Fort Jackson Creek to Silver Drive for paving work. Work will begin Monday, August 21, 2017, through Friday, August 25, 2017, from 6:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Motorists should expect 15 minute […]

Calaveras County Public Access TV Studio PATV Schedule Through August 24th

Calaveras County Public Access TV Studio PATV Schedule Through August 24th

San Andreas, CA…Calaveras Community TV is located in San Andreas, CA. We are a non-profit organization which helps facilitate the local studio and air original community programming to your home. The goals for PEG Access Television are to promote free speech, foster diverse points of view, encourage communications, create opportunities, encourage artistic expression, expand educational […]

Caltrans District 10 Road Report Through August 26th

Caltrans District 10 Road Report Through August 26th

Angels Camp, CA…The latest schedule of road repairs and maintenance that will affect your travels in our area and as you travel. Locally crews will be working on many of our roadways. Below is Caltrans plans for repairs and maintenance on local roads. It shows the route, county and location of the possible repairs. Weather […]

Traffic Update….Hit & Run No Injuries But Victims Blocking

Traffic Update….Hit & Run No Injuries But Victims Blocking

Columbia, CA….CHP is reporting a non-injury hit & run in the Columbia area. The details are below and we will refrain from trying to read between the lines…. Incident: 00522 Type: Hit and Run No Injuries Location: 22460 S Airport Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.024281 -120.416225 Close Detail Information 6:46 PM 5 [19] BF FOLLOWED […]

Melissa Lynn Cortez-Earl 1975 – 2017

Melissa Lynn Cortez-Earl 1975 – 2017

Valley Springs, CA…Melissa Lynn Cortez-Earl Born April 5th, 1975 in Fresno ,Ca. , Age 42 Passed away August 13th , 2017 at home with her family at her side. She is survived by her husband of 25 years, John W. Earl and her children Marissa Earl,Megan Earl and John W. Earl Jr. of Valley Springs.Three […]

Calaveras Big Trees Association’s “A Day in the Park” is August 19th

Calaveras Big Trees Association’s “A Day in the Park” is August 19th

Arnold, CA…Calaveras Big Trees Association Presents A Day in the Park on Saturday, August 19, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Bring your family and friends to a fun-filled afternoon of music by the local favorite, Magnolia Rhythm Trio. They will be performing from 12 – 2 at the Campfire Center. Delicious barbecue will be […]

President Donald J. Trump on the Elevation of Cyber Command

President Donald J. Trump on the Elevation of Cyber Command

Washington, DC…I have directed that United States Cyber Command be elevated to the status of a Unified Combatant Command focused on cyberspace operations. This new Unified Combatant Command will strengthen our cyberspace operations and create more opportunities to improve our Nation’s defense. The elevation of United States Cyber Command demonstrates our increased resolve against cyberspace […]

Stunning 5 Bedroom, 4 Bath Green Horn Creek Home on Rock Forge Loop

Stunning 5 Bedroom, 4 Bath Green Horn Creek Home on Rock Forge Loop

Angels Camp, CA…LOCATION, LOCATION. Indulge yourself in this custom 5 bedroom 4 bath home on an oversized, private lot, overlooking the 1st green and 2nd fairway of the Greenhorn Creek Golf Course. Built by Ron Barrett Construction, this home is a masterpiece. The remodeled large chefs kitchen leads to an oversized open dining room and […]

Terrorist Attack in Barcelona, 13 Killed & 80 Injured

Terrorist Attack in Barcelona, 13 Killed & 80 Injured

Barcelona, ES….A day of terror in Spain with 13 killed and 80 injured when a terrorist driver plowed his rented van into people along a 1/3 mile section of street. Hours later just over an hour’s drive to the south law enforcement prevented another van attack but ended up in a gunfight with a cell […]

Calaveras Grape Stomp Celebrates 24th Anniversary October 7, 2017, Murphys Park, Murphys, CA 9:30 – 5:00

Calaveras Grape Stomp Celebrates 24th Anniversary October 7, 2017, Murphys Park, Murphys, CA 9:30 – 5:00

Murphys, CA…Interested in being part of the Calaveras Grape Stomp history? Call now 209/754-0127 or visit https://calaveraswinealliance.ticketspice.com/grape-stomp-entry-form to register your team and celebrate one of the most anticipated events in the region, drawing large, loud crowds and scores of stomp teams, many festooned in original costume. If coming in costume, you must register in costume […]

California Transportation Commission Authorizes Nearly $690 Million to Accelerate Additional Transportation Projects

California Transportation Commission Authorizes Nearly $690 Million to Accelerate Additional Transportation Projects

Sacramento, CA…Caltrans today announced that 32 major “fix-it-first” transportation projects can be accelerated a year earlier than planned thanks to anticipated funding from Senate Bill 1 (SB 1), the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017. The advancement is possible due to nearly $690 million in funding authorized today by the California Transportation Commission (CTC). […]

Yosemite Area Empire Fire Update August 17th, 1,450 Acres

Yosemite Area Empire Fire Update August 17th, 1,450 Acres

Yosemite, CA…The Empire Fire is being managed for both resource and protection objectives. It is approximately 1 mile south of the Bridalveil Campground east of Alder Creek drainage and west of Bridalveil Creek drainage, burning in Red fir. Fire behavior has been actively flanking and backing with some single and group tree torching. The fire […]

Yosemite Area South Fork Fire Update, 2,407 acres Containment: 7%

Yosemite Area South Fork Fire Update, 2,407 acres Containment: 7%

Yosemite, CA…The South Fork Fire experienced minimal growth yesterday as weather conditions and high humidity levels held the fire within the western and southern containment lines. The fire continues to slowly spread to the northeast into the Yosemite Wilderness. Air resources will continue to assist the firefighting effort today as smoke levels allow. Direct line […]

Traffic Update….Vehicle vs Pole on Argonaut Lane

Traffic Update….Vehicle vs Pole on Argonaut Lane

Jackson, CA…CHP is reporting a vehicle vs a pole on Argonaut Lane. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00220 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: 10771 Argonaut Ln Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.365411 -120.789161 Close Detail Information 2:16 PM 6 [17] [Rotation Request Comment] 1039 BRUSATORI TOW 267-5990 2:13 PM 5 [16] A94-001 1185 2:09 PM […]

Angels Food & Sierra Hills Markets Weekly Specials Through August 22nd

Angels Food & Sierra Hills Markets Weekly Specials Through August 22nd

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 […]

Equality, Justice and the First Amendment ~ Anthony D. Romero, ACLU Executive Director

Equality, Justice and the First Amendment ~ Anthony D. Romero, ACLU Executive Director

Washington, DC…For all people of good will — regardless of party affiliation, race, creed, or color — the events that took place this weekend in Charlottesville were sickening and deeply disturbing. Several clear themes emerged for me this weekend. And while they are pretty obvious, I thought I would share them with the broader ACLU […]