Markleeville, CA…Fire crews continued to increase the percent containment near Markleeville as they mopped up and patrolled the fire perimeter throughout the day. Hotshot crews on the eastern fire edge will continue to construct direct handline in steep and rocky terrain while being supported from the air with water-dropping helicopters. Light precipitation occurred over the […]
Murphys, CA…Hill Top Concert Series 2015 Brice Station Vineyards Saturday, Jun, 27 2015 07:00 PM. The Tour Guides are a group of local musicians who perform at venues in Calaveras County and beyond. With Jessie Mouser on lead and harmony vocals, the band will take you on a musical journey. Jessie is backed up by […]
San Andreas, CA….Three vehicles were stopped in a construction zone eastbound on SR12 at Central Hill. A fourth vehicle was eastbound on SR12 at about 55mph, approaching the rear of stopped traffic. The driver of the vehicle was inattentive to his driving by reaching for his lunchbox. He applied his brakes and left 69 feet […]
Monterey, CA – CAL FIRE has reported several instances of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), otherwise known has Hobby Drones, flying in the vicinity of the Lake fire in San Bernardino County. The intrusion of these drones in the air space of firefighting aircraft resulted in all air operations being suspended until the drones were located […]
Washington, DC… Five years ago, we finally declared that in America, health care is not a privilege for a few, but a right for all. And this week, after more than fifty votes in Congress to repeal or weaken this law; after a Presidential election based in part on preserving or repealing this law; after […]
Markleeville, CA…Hwy 4 will remain closed through the weekend but most of our high county destinations are open a largely smoke free. Firefighters on the Washington Fire, 3 miles south of Markleeville, California continued to optimize lower wind conditions to increase containment. Significant progress has been made towards containing the western flank of the fire […]
Angels Camp, CA…49er Motors Hotter than July sale! Come on down and get behind the wheel of a new Car, Truck or SUV today! We can Finance most anyone with the many lenders that we deal with from terrible to great credit!! Don’t forget that our service center performs services on all makes and models […]
Sonora, California, June 26, 2015 – The Stanislaus National Forest (STF) is requesting public comment on the Over-Snow Vehicle (OSV) proposed action beginning today, June 26. Public comment on the proposed action is encouraged. To assure your comments are fully considered during the scoping phase of the project, please submit comments by August 10, 2015. […]
Calaveras County, CA…Below is a great PSA on recycling from Cal-Waste. They finished Jan 2015 and have taken the video to EVERY elementary school and had an unveiling assembly. It features 5-6 students from every elementary school in Calaveras County and in Galt. Students were chosen by school staff. Cal-Waste wanted to get the message […]
Angels Camp, CA…New Melones Lake Marina has all the water toys you need this summer. This week they are featuring Super Cruisers. The Super Cruiser pictured below has a bathroom on board, slide, sink, picnic tables, and lounge chairs. It is available overnight. Plenty of room for family and friends. Just click below to make […]
Markleeville, CA…Firefighters on the Washington Fire, 3 miles south of Markleeville, California continued to optimize lower wind conditions to increase containment. Significant progress has been made towards containing the western flank of the fire south of Markleeville. The fire has burned 16,490 acres and is 15 percent contained. The reduction in the reported fire size […]
Washington, DC…The US Supreme Court in Obergefell v. Hodges ruled for Same Sex Marriage in a 5-4 decision. Reading the opinions is much better than any news outlet trying to right a synopsis. If you would like to read their opinion it is Here….14-556_3204. If you would like to read yesterday’s ruling on Health Care […]
Arnold, CA…“The Schedule” is published every Thursday by the Ebbetts Pass Visitors Center and includes everything happening from Murphys to Markleeville. For more detailed info visit The Schedule. Please come by and pick one up or contact the Visitors Center at info@epvc.org to have your event included in “The Schedule.” Murphys to […]
Copperopolis, CA…Last Thursday Copperopolis Town Square and Rovedatti’s Bar & Grill played host for the June Chamber of Commerce Mixer. Live music, great food, ice cream and more kept the mood festive and those business cards flying between attendees. There were also ribbon cuttings for the three latest additions at Copperopolis Town Square. Yummy Ha! […]
Angels Camp, CA…Stop by the Calaveras Humane Society’s Thrift Store/Cat Adoption Center in Angels Camp, located in Angels Town Center at 240 S. Main St./Hwy 49. New summer hours for the Angels Camp Adoption Center are Thurs/Fri, 10 am–5 pm, and Saturday, 11 am–5pm. This week, in addition to Ladybug, we will have several others […]
Murphys, CA…Angels Camp Veterinary Celebrates Dr. Grover’s Retirement and New Ownership of Mother Lode Veterinary, Friday, June 26th at 5:00pm. The Angels Camp Veterinarian Hospital will host a Grand Opening to celebrate the retirement of Veterinarian Douglas Grover and the group’s acquisition of Mother Lode Veterinary Hospital. The community is invited to the red-ribbon cutting […]
Yosemite, CA…From Google…”Today we’re launching our first-ever vertical Street View collection, giving you the opportunity to climb 3,000 feet up the world’s most famous rock wall: Yosemite’s El Capitan. To bring you this new imagery, we partnered with legendary climbers Lynn Hill, Alex Honnold and Tommy Caldwell. Read more about the project from Tommy Caldwell, […]
Arnold, CA…Words are never enough! Your prayers and support for Trey during this past year have been appreciated ever so much. Our entire family again extends a sincere thanks for your thoughts, prayers and support during this past year of successful treatments. Trey has been enjoying his favorites sport of baseball, as well as attending […]
Arnold, CA…His name is Porter, he is a Border Terrier Retriever mix. He is 2 1/2 years old and is 43 pounds. He can be tentative around new people but is very sweet and not aggressive. He was lost on Tuesday around 2:30 PM, he jumped out of a window from 1775 Pine Dr. in […]
Angels Camp, CA…Calaveras Drum Circle & Angels Camp Library Friends Join Forces for Local Youth Reading Club Celebrating the launch of the Angels Camp library Summer Reading Program, the Calaveras Drum Circle and volunteers with the Angels Camp Friends of the Library will “Read to the Rhythm” on Sunday, June 28th at Utica Park starting […]
San Andreas, CA 6/23/15 — The Resource Connection Early Childhood Programs will have AmeriCorps volunteer for fourth year. AmeriCorps engages more than 80,000 men and women in intensive service each year at more than 15,000 locations including nonprofits, schools, public agencies, and community and faith-based groups across the country. Members gain valuable professional, educational, and […]
Markleeville, CA…The Washington Fire (caused by a hold-over lightning strike reignited with recent strong winds) is burning 8-10 miles south of Markleeville, CA. The fire is being managed by Type 2 Great Basin Incident Management Team 4. Fire size has been updated, per last night’s more accurate infrared reconnaissance, to be 16,543 acres (number was […]
San Andreas, CA…Register NOW for the SAN ANDREAS RUMBLE Classic Car Show Saturday, July 18, 2015. Classic Car Show & Swap Meet -Cars 1976 or older, space is limited to 100 cars. The day will be filled with Great Cars to view, food, music and silent auction. For all the early birds…The 49er’s Lions Club […]