Columbia, CA…Firefighters are working a vegetation fire off of Chili Gulch Road near Columbia. Tankers have made some drops on it and access issues are forcing some firefighters to head to the line of foot.
Truckee, CA…Firefighters are working a brush fire along I-80. From Truckee CHP…”I-80 eastbound is now closed at Hirschdale. The fire has pushed all the way down to the freeway forcing a full closure. I-80 westbound remains closed at the Nevada State Line. Avoid the area.” Incident: 00045 Type: Report of Fire Location: I80 W / […]
Groveland, CA…The San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) will begin repair work on the valvehouse at Cherry Lake in the fall. Public access to the lake will be restricted from September 5th until the work has been completed. Last winter, one of the four high flow release valves experienced a mechanical failure. Additionally, another two […]
San Andreas, CA…CHP is reporting a blue pickup off the roadway and into a ditch near Hwy 12 & Toyon Circle. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00319 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr12 / Toyon Cir Loc Desc: JEO Lat/Lon: 38.211851 -120.764399 Close Detail Information 4:31 PM 3 [4] VEH IN A DITCH […]
Sonora, CA…CHP is reporting a collision that has been downgraded to a non-injury incident near Sr49 / Preston Pl. A Nissan & a Toyota Pickup have gotten together. Lanes were blocked but tow trucks should be on scene now… Incident: 00325 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Sr49 / Preston Pl Loc Desc: 1194 SR49 Lat/Lon: […]
Mokelumne Hill, CA…On July 7th, 2017, at approximately 1500 hours, Mason was driving a 2007 GMC Yukon eastbound on Jesus Maria Road west of Music Gulch Road at approximately 20-25 miles per hour. As she approached a sharp turn in the roadway, she was unable to maintain control of her vehicle and the right side […]
Sonora, CA…Sonora Regional Medical Center welcomes board-certified rheumatologist Anna Khananian, M.D., C.M. who holds an additional certification in Internal Medicine. As the area’s first rheumatologist in several years, her goal is to reach out to the community and help educate individuals about the multi-faceted conditions of rheumatology and the available treatments. Dr. Khananian attended McGill […]
Angels Camp, CA…The Beth E. Childs/ Genna Hurst Renewable Scholarship administered by the Calaveras Community Foundation was presented during the awards night at Calaveras High School in late May. The 2017 scholarship committee selected Jillian Salvetti-Baker as the recipient. The Childs/Hurst scholarship is a 4-year $4,000 renewable scholarship awarded annually to a graduating student residing […]
San Andreas, CA – Mark Twain Medical Center Foundation (MTMCF) is excited to announce this principal gift of $825,000 from the Dalton Family. This extraordinary donation, which is the largest gift to the Capital Campaign, supports the much needed new medical office structure in Angels Camp expanding access to healthcare for the City’s residents and […]
Angels Camp, CA…Recently it has been brought to the attention of staff at the police department that there are a couple of telephone and mail scams that are prevalent in our area. One is “Mystery Shopper” scam, where the recipient receives a package via mail or Fed-Ex that includes a check, and an email that […]
Mountain Ranch, CA…A 22 year old, Fond Du Lac, WI man was traveling northbound on Mountain Ranch Road south of Rodesino Road at an unknown rate of speed in his 2006 Chevy, while under the influence of an alcoholic beverage. Due to his level of intoxication, he failed to safely negotiate the curved roadway, drove […]
San Andreas, CA…They Start their day with a closed session for labor negotiations and existing litigation. There is a full consent agenda and some high points of the regular agenda are as follows: Receive a report from Staff, CalOES, and local organizations regarding the ongoing Butte Fire Recovery. Receive a presentation regarding a proposed Education […]
West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada forecast for this week. Today, Sunny. Highs 72 to 87 higher elevations…86 to 94 lower elevations. Prevailing southeast winds up to 10 mph shifting to the southwest in the afternoon. Tonight, Clear, cooler. Lows 47 to 62 higher elevations…60 to 70 lower elevations. Prevailing southwest winds up to 10 mph […]
Mokelumne Hill, CA…Jazz haters beware. You’re going to love the tunes that Swing Gitane slides into when they take the stage in Shutter Tree Park on Wednesday night. “Most people associate jazz with bebop,” said Ralph Ashmead, co-founder and guitarist of the band. But hipster-jangling chords and discordant shards of broken musical glass are not […]
San Andreas, CA..There have been two small grass fires this afternoon that were quickly contained. One property owner in the San Andreas may have sustained burns trying to get the fire under control. The other was off of Ospital and quickly contained as well. Be safe out there…
Sonora, CA…The Fair today is situated on 25 acres, edged with lawns and bordered with a year-round creek. Two hundred trees add scenic value to this garden setting, making the fairgrounds an event destination to an estimated 274,000 visitors throughout the year. The Mother Lode Fair provides our community event programming and a facility that […]
Hamburg, 7/8 July 2017, G20 Leaders´ Declaration Preamble: We, the Leaders of the G20, met in Hamburg, Germany on 7-8 July 2017 to address major global economic challenges and to contribute to prosperity and well-being. Mastering the challenges of our age and shaping an interconnected world is the common goal of the G20 as our […]
Alpine County – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will have be using reduced speed limit zones on northbound and southbound State Route 89 (SR-89) from SR-4 to SR-88 for the Tour of the California Alps bicycle ride. The route will be impacted Saturday, July 8, 2017, from 12:00 p.m. through 8:30 p.m. Motorists should […]
Arnold (Calaveras County) – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform one-way traffic control on eastbound and westbound State Route 4 from Willow Street to the Arnold Byway for utility work. Work will begin Monday, July 10, 2017, through Friday, July 14, 2017, from 7:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. Motorists should expect 10 minute […]
Calaveras County – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform one-way traffic control on eastbound and westbound State Route 4 from Ottawa Drive near Dorrington to Cabbage Patch Road for pavement work. Work will begin Monday, July 10, 2017, through Friday, July 14, 2017, from 6:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. Motorists should expect 10 […]
Tuolumne County – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform one-way traffic control on eastbound and westbound State Route 120 at the James E. Roberts Bridge in Tuolumne County for bridge work. The bridge will be under one-way traffic control through the project’s completion in November 2017. Motorists should expect 10 minute delays. This […]
Alpine County – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will close northbound and southbound State Route 89 (SR-89) from Markleeville Creek to SR-395 in Mono County for the Tour of the California Alps bicycle ride. The closure is Saturday, July 8, 2017, from 5:00 a.m. until 12 p.m. (noon). Motorists should seek alternate routes. # […]
Calaveras County – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform one-way traffic control on eastbound and westbound State Route 4 from Upper Moran Road to Calaveras Big Trees State Park entrance for construction activities. Work will begin Monday, July 10, 2017, through Friday, July 14, 2017, from 6:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. Motorists should […]
Amador County – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will be performing one-way traffic control on eastbound and westbound State Route 104 from the Sacramento/Amador County Line to Preston School in Amador County for striping. Work will begin Tuesday, July 11, 2017, from 8:30 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Motorists should expect 10 minute delays. Alternate […]
Angels Camp, CA…New Melones Lake Lovers! Now is the time to book your reservations for a fun filled summer. It is incredibly important to book your boating reservations early to ensure there will be a rental waiting for you. We have Party Cruisers, Super Cruisers, Patio Boats, Fishing Boat, Wave Runners, Kayaks, Paddle Boards, Hydro […]
Washington, DC…Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 222,000 in June, and the unemployment rate was little changed at 4.4 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Employment increased in health care, social assistance, financial activities, and mining. Household Survey Data: In June, the unemployment rate, at 4.4 percent, and the number of unemployed […]
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 […]
Angels Camp, CA…It Starts Off With Hallmark Keepsake Ornament Premiere Weekend, July 15 & 16. Christmas in July!! Open Monday-Saturday 9-5:30 and Sunday 7/16 from 11-4. The big Hallmark Keepsake Ornament Premiere is July 15–23, 2017 at Middleton’s Gold Crown Hallmark. This huge event kicks off the Keepsake Ornament year. Visit your local Middleton’s Hallmark […]
Murphys, CA…On June 26th & 27th Democratic congressional candidate Roza Calderon made the rounds to build up a voter base for the 2018 congressional races. She hopes to become the Democratic challenger to Republican Tom McClintock. She held events or did meet and greets at the Murphys Suites, Manzatita Arts Emporium, V Bistro, Calaveras Chamber […]
San Andreas, CA…The leading cause of death for Americans 15-20 years old is motor vehicle collisions, (According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) and the CHP’s goal is to reduce the death rate among teenagers as the result of these collisions. In order to address this alarming trend, the CHP developed a program called […]
