Butte Fire Evening Update…14,700 Acres, 57 Engines, 8 Water Tenders, Structures Lost 6, Outbuildings Lost 2, 15 Fire Crews, 3 Helicopters, 10 Bulldozers, 6 Air Tankers

Butte Fire Evening Update…14,700 Acres, 57 Engines, 8 Water Tenders, Structures Lost 6, Outbuildings Lost 2, 15 Fire Crews, 3 Helicopters, 10 Bulldozers, 6 Air Tankers

Mokelumne Hill, CA…Fire is expanding in all directions. Steep river drainages, high heat, low humidity, and volatile dry grassy oak woodland promote dangerous fire behavior and challenging terrain for firefighters. Fire is expanding in all directions. Steep river drainages, high heat, low humidity, and volatile dry grassy oak woodland promote dangerous fire behavior and challenging […]

Calaveras Supervisors To Vote On Declaration Of Emergency Due To Butte Fire

Calaveras Supervisors To Vote On Declaration Of Emergency Due To Butte Fire

San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors will hold a special meeting this afternoon to vote on a Local Declaration of Emergency due to the Butte Fire. The Resolution is below.and the agenda is enclosed… Board of Supervisors Special Meeting 9/10/2015 1:30 PM Board of Supervisors Chambers 891 Mountain Ranch Road San Andreas, CA […]

Domestic Animals During An Emergency

Domestic Animals During An Emergency

San Andreas, CA…If you evacuated with your dogs, cats or any other pets due to the fire, make sure you have the essentials with you, e.g. food, water and any medication that your pet might need. Documents showing ownership and/or most recent vaccinations are also very helpful. For more information on how to be prepared […]

Wildfire Smoke Health Precautions

Wildfire Smoke Health Precautions

San Andreas, CA…Smoke is visible in some areas of Calaveras County as a result of multiple wildfires. Calaveras County Public Health Services advises the community to avoid exposure to the wildfire smoke as much as possible. The main health threat from wildfire smoke comes from fine particles. These particles can get into the eyes and […]

Calaveras County Public Health Issues Heat Advisory to Residents

Calaveras County Public Health Issues Heat Advisory to Residents

San Andreas, CA…Calaveras County Public Health Services has issued a heat advisory for the County. We urge the public to act now to prevent heat-related illness. Temperatures of 100 degrees or more are expected for the remainder of the week. Dr. Kelaita, County Health Officer, stated, “Taking action now can prevent the possibility of heat-related […]

Shop Local! Sierra Hills, Angels Food & Sierra Hills Natural Food Markets. Weekly Specials Through September 15. Celebrating 80 Years!

Shop Local! Sierra Hills, Angels Food & Sierra Hills Natural Food Markets. Weekly Specials Through September 15.  Celebrating 80 Years!

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 Thank you to the hundreds of people we […]

Butte Fire Full Morning Update…4,000 Acres, 57 Engines, 8 Water Tenders, Structures Lost 6, Outbuildings Lost 2, 15 Fire Crews, 3 Helicopters, 10 Bulldozers, 6 Air Tankers

Butte Fire Full Morning Update…4,000 Acres, 57 Engines, 8 Water Tenders, Structures Lost 6, Outbuildings Lost 2, 15 Fire Crews, 3 Helicopters, 10 Bulldozers, 6 Air Tankers

Jackson – Mokelumne Hill, CA…Fire is expanding in all directions. Steep river drainages, high heat, low humidity, and volatile dry grassy oak woodland promote dangerous fire behavior and challenging terrain for firefighters. Amador-El Dorado CAL FIRE is being assisted by the Sacramento Regional Type III Incident Management Team. A CAL FIRE incident management team has […]

Butte Fire Growing Exponentially To 4,000 Acres, 579 Personnel, 42 Engines, 4 Water Tenders, 12 Fire Crews, 3 Helicopters, 14 Bulldozers, 6 Air Tankers

Butte Fire Growing Exponentially To 4,000 Acres, 579 Personnel,  42 Engines, 4 Water Tenders, 12 Fire Crews, 3 Helicopters, 14 Bulldozers, 6 Air Tankers

Jackson/Mokelumne Hill, CA…Fire is burning in the Mokelumne River drainage as well as south of hwy 26 towards the Calaveras River Drainage. Fire is burning in multiple directions due to local wind patterns and topography. Amador- El Dorado CAL FIRE is being assisted by the Sacramento Regional Type III Incident Management Team. A CAL FIRE […]

Calaveras Unified School Closures Due To Butte Fire

Calaveras Unified School Closures Due To Butte Fire

San Andrea, CA…Due to the fire off highway 26 and the resulting power outages, school will not be in session on Thursday at Mokelumne Hill, West Point, and Rail Road Flat Elementary Schools. Bus routes in those areas will not be operating so Toyon Middle School and Calaveras High School students from those areas will […]

Air Quality Alert: Wildfire Smoke Warning

Air Quality Alert: Wildfire Smoke Warning

Sutter Creek, CA – Amador County Public Health advises community members that because of smoke from the Butte Fire air quality may be unsafe. Those with chronic health conditions, young children, pregnant women and elderly adults should especially be aware and take protective measures. If you smell or see smoke, take these steps to protect […]

Butte Fire Explodes To 2,600 Acres, 42 Engines, 4 Water Tenders, 12 Fire Crews, 3 Helicopters, 14 Bulldozers, 6 Air Tankers

Butte Fire Explodes To 2,600 Acres, 42 Engines, 4 Water Tenders, 12 Fire Crews, 3 Helicopters, 14 Bulldozers, 6 Air Tankers

Jackson/Mokelumne Hill, CA…Fire is burning in the Mokelumne River drainage as well as south of hwy 26 towards the Calaveras River Drainage. Fire is burning in multiple directions due to local wind patterns and topography. Amador- El Dorado CAL FIRE is being assisted by the Sacramento Regional Type III Incident Management Team. A CAL FIRE […]

Apple Introduces iPhone 6s & iPhone 6s Plus

Apple Introduces iPhone 6s & iPhone 6s Plus

San Francisco, CA…Apple® today announced iPhone® 6s and iPhone 6s Plus, the most advanced iPhones ever, adding a powerful new dimension to iPhone’s revolutionary Multi-Touch™ interface. The new iPhones introduce 3D Touch, which senses force to enable intuitive new ways to access features and interact with content. iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus feature Retina® […]

Breaking News….Bank Of Stockton Saves Christmas

Breaking News….Bank Of Stockton Saves Christmas

Angels Camp, CA….Angels Camp City Council recently made the decision to scale back their funding of Christmas events. The Angels Camp Business Association had to face the real possibility of not being able to fund all of their traditional Christmas events in Angels Camp this year. The Bank of Stockton came through with a $2,500 […]

Digger Is Lost! Have You Seen Him?

Digger Is Lost!  Have You Seen Him?

Copperopolis, CA…LOST!! Digger is 14 years old and wandered away in Copperopolis on 9/5/15. He is very unstable on his legs and has a few health problems. He is overweight and barks a lot for treats, but has a lot of people that love him and are desperate to find him! If you find Digger […]

Fire Update…Oak Fire Now At 50% Containment

Fire Update…Oak Fire Now At 50% Containment

Sonora, CA….Firefighters are making good progress on the Oak Fire. It has reached 50% containment. Let’s hope that as temps heat up today the fire behaves. The first morning update is enclosed… Steve Leontie Photographer www.leontie.com Oak Fire Incident Information: Last Updated: September 9, 2015 6:44 am Date/Time Started: September 8, 2015 1:23 pm Administrative […]

Vegetation Fire Yosemite National Park

Vegetation Fire Yosemite National Park

Yosemite Ca. The smoke visible in the Yosemite Valley is coming from the Tenaya Fire, which is located in Indian Canyon above the north rim of the Valley on both sides of the Lehamite trail, between the Valley and Tioga Road. The fire was discovered last night and is currently estimated at 100 acres. The […]

Vegetation Fire Old Oak Ranch CA-TCU-Oak – Updated

Vegetation Fire Old Oak Ranch CA-TCU-Oak – Updated

Twain Harte Ca. #Oak IC is the fire name. CalFire with multiple Fire Fighting Agencies are dispatching to a Vegetation Fore on Old Oak Ranch Road. Evacuations are in progress for Old Oak Ranch and the Day Care nearby. AA440 has ordered 2 additional S2 Tankers, an additional Helicopter and a VLAT at this time. […]

Calaveras County Sheriff’s Logs Through September 7th

Calaveras County Sheriff’s Logs Through September 7th

San Andreas, CA…The latest activity logs for the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Deputies are enclosed… We would like to Thank Signal Service for Sponsoring our Law Enforcement Category! Daily_Log_09-07-2015 Daily_Log_09-06-2015 Daily_Log_09-05-2015 Daily_Log_09-04-2015 Daily_Log_09-03-2015 Daily_Log_09-02-2015 Daily_Log_09-01-2015 Daily_Log_08-31-2015 Daily_Log_08-30-2015 Daily_Log_08-29-2015 Daily_Log_08-28-2015 Daily_Log_08-27-2015 Daily_Log_08-26-2015 Daily_Log_08-25-2015

DOD Comments On Iraq Conducting first counter-ISIL air operations using F-16 fighter aircraft

DOD Comments On Iraq Conducting first counter-ISIL air operations using F-16 fighter aircraft

Washington, DC…”Today the Government of Iraq announced that Iraq has conducted its first counter-ISIL air operations using F-16 fighter aircraft. We commend the Iraqi Air Force for its successful use of this cutting edge aircraft ‎in the international campaign to degrade and ultimately defeat ISIL. The first four aircraft purchased by the Government were delivered […]

Trump Clear GOP Leader, as Bush and Walker Plummet in Iowa and New Hampshire; Clinton Stumbles, and Sanders Emerges in Democratic Contest ~Marist Polls

Trump Clear GOP Leader, as Bush and Walker Plummet in Iowa and New Hampshire; Clinton Stumbles, and Sanders Emerges in Democratic Contest ~Marist Polls

Poughkeepsie, NY…In the 2016 race for the White House, businessman Donald Trump leads his Republican rivals in the early caucus and primary states of Iowa and New Hampshire.  Trump has improved his standing among potential Republican voters in both crucial GOP contests.  In Iowa, Trump, 29%, leads the crowded GOP field, and retired neurosurgeon Ben […]

Is The Time Finally Right To Build Your Dream Home? Cedar Ridge Has Your Lots Ready! Video Interview With Jon Ellis

Is The Time Finally Right To Build Your Dream Home? Cedar Ridge Has Your Lots Ready! Video Interview With Jon Ellis

Arnold, CA…Since 1990 Jon Ellis has had a dream of a great, upscale, custom home community on the beautiful 180 acre Cedar Ridge property. He and his wife Anne have kept pursuing this dream against what have at times been significant odds. Their patience, perseverance and faith have paid off. The property is a former […]