Gold Run CHP Officer Nathan Daniel Taylor Passes Away From Saturday’s Injuries

Gold Run CHP Officer Nathan Daniel Taylor Passes Away From Saturday’s Injuries

Gold Run, CA…On Saturday, March 12th at approximately 2:25 p.m., Officer Nathan Daniel Taylor, of the California Highway Patrol’s Gold Run Area, was investigating a traffic collision in the area of westbound Interstate 80 at Castle Peak Road, when he was struck by a vehicle. Officer Taylor suffered major injuries and was transported to Renown […]

Bear Valley Up & Running With Powder Everywhere (Web Server Was Down But Mountain Running)

Bear Valley Up & Running With Powder Everywhere (Web Server Was Down But Mountain Running)

Bear Valley, CA….Bear Valley’s webserver has been having some issues this morning but everything else is up and running with the best conditions in years. Lower mountain will be closed until avalanche control can be completed but head on up for Pure Mountain Fun Today!!! Godzilla El Nino is getting its GAME ON and it’s […]

The United States Condemns Attack in Grand-Bassam, Cote d’Ivoire

The United States Condemns Attack in Grand-Bassam, Cote d’Ivoire

Washington, DC…The United States strongly condemns the terrorist attack in Cote d’Ivoire in the Grand-Bassam. We send our thoughts and prayers to all affected by this senseless violence. The U.S. Embassy in Abidjan is making every effort to account for the welfare of American citizens in the area. We will continue to monitor the situation […]

President Obama’s Weekly Address: The Legacy of Nancy Reagan

President Obama’s Weekly Address:  The Legacy of Nancy Reagan

Washington, DC…Hello, everybody. This past week, we lost an American icon and one of the most influential figures of her time – former First Lady Nancy Reagan. Born in New York City, and raised mostly in Chicago, Nancy Davis graduated from Smith College in 1943. As an actress, she appeared in 11 films. And off-screen, […]

The President At South By Southwest

The President At South By Southwest

Austin, TX…President Obama traveled to South by Southwest  — the first sitting President to do so. In Austin, he made the case for people “from all walks of life, working inside or outside of government, to help us make this democracy even stronger.” When it comes to tech, the President has had many firsts: the first “Social […]

Hwy 88 Closed East Of Silver Lake For Avalanche Control

Hwy 88 Closed East Of Silver Lake For Avalanche Control

Kirkwood, CA…Caltrans has closed Hwy 88 at Carson Spur for Avalanche Control. Chain requirements are in effect from Cook’s Station on Hwy 88, Camp Connell on Hwy 4 and from Strawberry on Hwy 108. Let’s be careful out there… SR 88 [IN THE CENTRAL CALIFORNIA & SIERRA NEVADA] IS CLOSED FROM 3.5 MI EAST OF […]

Flood Watch Now In Effect For Burn Scar Areas & Beyond Through Monday Morning

Flood Watch Now In Effect For Burn Scar Areas & Beyond Through Monday Morning

San Andreas, CA….Flood Watch Now In Effect For Burn Scar Areas & Beyond Through Monday Morning. The details are enclosed…. NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ALERT – CALAVERAS COUNTY 1141 AM PDT SUN MAR 13 2016 FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY MORNING. EXCESSIVE RAINFALL ON SATURATED SOILS HAS INCREASED THE CHANCES OF MUD AND DEBRIS […]

Traffic Update….Vehicle Off Roadway Near Mount Elizabeth Dr & Kewin Mill

Traffic Update….Vehicle Off Roadway Near Mount Elizabeth Dr & Kewin Mill

Sonora, CA…CHP is reporting a Chevy off the roadway near Mount Elizabeth & Kewin Mill. Please use caution in the area…. Incident: 00198 Type: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj Location: Mount Elizabeth Dr / Kuein Mill Rd Loc Desc: MT ELIZABETH AT KEWIN MILL Lat/Lon: 38.060523 -120.266347 Close Detail Information 10:47 AM 5 [9] 1039 CDF 10:45 […]

CHP Officer Sustains Major Injuries When Struck By Vehicle On I-80

CHP Officer Sustains Major Injuries When Struck By Vehicle On I-80

Truckee, CA…On 3/12/16 at approximately 2:25pm a CHP officer was providing traffic control at a traffic collision with an ambulance responding, in the center divide of I-80 westbound, west of Castle Peak. The CHP Officer was actively directing traffic to the rear of his patrol vehicle getting passing motorists to move over to the right. […]

The 30th Annual Celtic Faire (With Authentic Celtic Weather) Going On Now

The 30th Annual Celtic Faire (With Authentic Celtic Weather) Going On Now

Sonora, CA…Going on now at the Mother Lode Fairgrounds, the big Sonora Celtic Faire returns! Celebrating 30 Years of cultures of Ireland, Scotland, Cornwall, and Wales in Sonora,CA! *This year the faire will present 4 stages of Celtic Music featuring: Celtica, Tempest, Wicked Tinkers, Brick top Blaggers, Stand Easy, Black Irish Band, Cooking with Turf, […]

Miracle March Continues On – Time To Fill The Reservoirs

Miracle March Continues On – Time To Fill The Reservoirs

Bear Valley, CA…Rest Of Tonight Rain and snow showers likely. Colder. Lows 21 to 35 higher elevations…34 to 40 lower elevations. No new snow accumulation lower elevations…except new snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches higher elevations. Snow level 5000 feet. Prevailing south winds 5 to 15 mph. Saturday Cloudy with a chance of rain […]

Chain Controls In Effect On 88, 4 & 108

Chain Controls In Effect On 88, 4 & 108

Arnold, CA…Caltrans is reporting chain controls in effect on Hwy 88 from 3.6 miles east of Dew Drop, 7.5 Miles east of Murphys on Hwy 4 & from 7.2 miles east of Strawberry on Hwy 108. Make sure you have chains in your vehicle when you come up to play… SR 4 [IN THE CENTRAL […]

Traffic Update….Roadway Flooding Along Mountain Ranch Road

Traffic Update….Roadway Flooding Along Mountain Ranch Road

San Andreas, CA….CHP is reporting roadway flooding along Mountain Ranch Road. The map has the location closer to Hwy 49 but the description has it closer to Michel Road. Please be cautious especially near the burn areas. Incident: 00220 Type: Roadway Flooding Location: Mountain Ranch Rd / Sr49 Loc Desc: BW BOTH MICHAELS ROAD Lat/Lon: […]

Hey Good People!! It’s A Powder Filled Weekend Of “PMF” ~ Bear Valley Update By Mattly Trent

Hey Good People!!  It’s A Powder Filled Weekend Of “PMF” ~ Bear Valley Update By Mattly Trent

Bear Valley, CA…Hey Good People! Snowing at 5am as the current storm system makes it’s way over California. Looks like snow should start falling sometime in the next few hours. We expect 4-8″ of new snow today during the day and another 1-3″ tonight. winds will be around 22-40mph today with an expected high of […]

Stakeholder Committee Members Needed For The San Andreas SR 49 Commercial Gateway Corridor Study

Stakeholder Committee Members Needed For The San Andreas SR 49 Commercial Gateway Corridor Study

San Andreas, CA…We need your help! The Calaveras Council of Governments (CCOG) is soliciting applications for appointment to the Stakeholder Advisory Committee for the San Andreas SR 49 Commercial Gateway Corridor Study. We are looking for approximately 8 to 12 individuals who reflect our diverse community of residents, merchants, and agencies. Applications due by March […]

Ambiance – Furnishing, Home Décor and Gifts Now Open In Murphys

Ambiance – Furnishing, Home Décor and Gifts Now Open In Murphys

Murphys, CA…Ambiance has been identified as the best gift shop in Murphys. The store is whimsical and fun to visit with many unique, affordable, elegant offerings and gifts. If you haven’t had the opportunity to visit Ambiance, it is a must see! Ambiance carries a wide variety of items including furnishings, home and garden décor […]

49er Motors “Happy Birthday Monique Sale”

49er Motors “Happy Birthday Monique Sale”

Angels Camp, CA…49er Motors is happy to announce that Monique Scott has joined our team!! In honor of Monique’s birthday today we are having a Monique’s Birthday Sale!! Come on down and check out these recently reduced Cars, Trucks and SUV’s today. We can finance most anyone with rates as low as 1.9%. Bad Credit? […]

High School Artists Featured in annual Show at Calaveras Arts Council

High School Artists Featured in annual Show at Calaveras Arts Council

San Andreas, CA…ArtSpirit, the 19th annual High School Juried Exhibition opened on March 4th in Calaveras Arts Council’s Gallery Store. Student artists are from Calaveras and Bret Harte high schools and submitted artwork created during their classroom sessions. The artwork was judged and ribbons are hung on the pieces in 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place […]

Celebrate Murphys Irish Day Saturday March 19th

Celebrate Murphys Irish Day Saturday March 19th

Murphys, CA…Murphys Irish Day, an annual event that always attracts thousands of people from throughout northern California, will be presented by the Murphys Business Association on Saturday March 19. The celebration pays tribute to the town’s Celtic heritage and is always held on the third Saturday in March in honor of the patron saint of […]

Shop Local! Sierra Hills, Angels Food & Sierra Hills Natural Food Markets. Weekly Specials Through March 15th!

Shop Local! Sierra Hills, Angels Food & Sierra Hills Natural Food Markets.  Weekly Specials Through March 15th!

Murphys & Angels Camp, CA… Sierra Hills, Angels Food & Sierra Hills Natural Food Markets have been part of the Calaveras community since 1935. High Quality, Great Customer Service and Great Hometown Prices. “We are dedicated to providing the best to our customers. ” – Mike Croshaw Find the Best Selection of Organic Produce at […]