San Andreas, CA…CAL FIRE Law Enforcement Officers arrested Herbert Wayne Smith, 65, of Valley Springs, on Monday, August 3, 2026, following an origin and cause investigation into the Gann Fire in Calaveras County. The investigation determined that Smith was responsible for recklessly causing the Gann Fire, which ignited on August 3, 2026, in a rural […]
San Andreas, CA…(Acerage Updated) The Gann Fire is now 9,363.4 acres. The good news is we are starting to see containment numbers. They tend to be conservative on these so if they are saying 10% there is a good chance they have a handle on much more of the Gann’s perimeter than this. The cavalry […]
Arnold, CA…Big Trees Market Weekly Ad with Grocery, Produce, Meat & Deli Specials Through August 11th! Shop Local & Save!! Big Trees Market is working hard to keep the shelves stocked for you! Part of your community for generations. Click on an image below for full sized version.
Jamestown, CA…Traffic Update….Overturned Vehicle Blocking Traffic Near Tulloch Dam Rd / Sr108. Incident: 0423 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Tulloch Dam Rd / Sr108 Loc Desc: 3-4 MILES JNO Lat/Lon: 37.839200 -120.626055 Detail Information 6:36 PM 4 [7] [Rotation Request Comment] ***1039 AFFORDABLE TOW SONORA 209-984-2414*** 6:36 PM 3 [6] B61-001 START 1185 6:31 PM […]
San Andreas, CA…The latest from CAL-FIRE TCU on the Gann Fire. “The fire is now at 6,495 acres. CAL FIRE Incident Management Team 6 has been assigned to the Gann Fire in Calaveras County to support the CAL FIRE Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit and ongoing suppression efforts. Firefighters are faced with hot temperatures and steep terrain. The […]
San Andreas, CA…Gann Fire – Community Update, The Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office of Emergency Services (OES) is continuing to monitor the Gann Fire, which originated near Hogan Dam Road and Gann Road, south of New Hogan Lake. As of approximately 10:59 A.M., the fire is estimated at approximately 3,759 acres. There are several updated EVACUATION […]
San Andreas, CA…No word yet on extent of damage to Bear Mountain Communication Equipment. As many of you have noticed the fire cameras went down at 7:31am this morning. This was probably not just due to a power outage as most of these systems have battery backup that should be good for 24 – 48 […]
San Andreas, CA….The Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office of Emergency Services (OES) is continuing to monitor the Gann Fire, which originated near Hogan Dam Road and Gann Road, south of New Hogan Lake. Our priorities remain the same: working together through Unified Command with CAL FIRE, local fire departments, and our emergency response partners to protect […]
San Andreas, CA…CAL-FIRE’s mapping tools are pretty incredible now. Click the image below to not only seen the mapping but you can track the air assets assigned to the fire in real time by their location, altitude, etc.
San Andreas, CA…Pool Station Road is Now Closed Between San Andreas & Copperopolis due to the Gann Fire. Pool Station Rd is CLOSED between Hwy49 and Hwy4 due to the Gann Fire in Calaveras County. This closure now includes Church Hill Rd (access onto Pool Station) and Russell Rd (access onto Pool Station). If you […]
Valley Springs, CA…A quick look at PG&E’s outage map and about 200 customers in the fire area are now without power.
Valley Springs, CA…The Gann Fire has now scorched 3,000 plus acres. No update on structures lost if any but the Bear Mountain Communication towers are in the fire’s path and the fire cameras are already off line and have been for a couple of hours at least. In the photos below you have a shot […]
Valley Springs, CA…Morning Update from CAL-FIRE TCU…”Firefighters worked tirelessly overnight attacking the fire from the ground and air. Although the fire has grown to 2,100 acres evacuation orders were unchanged overnight. There’s still a moderate rate of spread and 0% containment however, additional resources are still responding to the area for dayshift.” Date Started 08/03/2026 […]
Valley Springs, CA…Alert. The American Red Cross has opened an evacuation shelter for community members displaced by the Gann Fire. Shelter Location: Jenny Lind Veterans Memorial Hall 300 W Daphne Street Valley Springs, CA 95252 Red Cross volunteers will provide safe shelter, water, meals, emotional support and additional resources to evacuees impacted by the wildfire. […]
Valley Springs, CA…The Gann Fire that started this afternoon has exploded to an official CAL-FIRE estimate of 1,400 acres but by now it is probably closer to 2,000 acres and by morning 2,000 will likely just be a memory. Multiple areas now extending over to Hwy 49 are now in place. Let’s pray they have […]
Valley Springs, CA…(CALCO OES: Mandatory evacuations for zones 147, 109, 139, 110 for vegetation fire that started in the area of Hogan Dam Rd south of Lake Hogan ) The Gann fire is now 310 acres per Air Attack. Additional resources ordered & will work through the night to get ahead of the fire. From […]
Sonora, CA…Mr. Scott Jack Cunningham July 7, 1954 ~ July 23, 2026 (age 72). Scott Jack Cunningham, 72, passed away on July 23, 2026. Online condolences can be made at https://www.dieboldfuneral.com/. Funeral arrangements were trusted to Angels Memorial Chapel, 1071 S Main Street PO Box 944 Angels Camp, CA 95222, (209) 736-4552. To send flowers […]
Angels Camp & Murphys, CA…Angels Food & Sierra Hills Markets Weekly Ad July 29 ~ August 4! Shop Local & Save!! Grocery, Meat, Deli, Produce & Lots of Local Wines! 100’s More Items on Sale Throughout the Store! Angels Food Market, started by Harry Croshaw, has been serving the Calaveras community since 1935. Glen, Harry’s […]
Arnold, CA…Thank You for joining us this evening. One of the first challenges you must take care of when you start your homesteading journey is how you will take care of human waste. Not a fun topic but one that has to be dealt with . The traditional route can cost you thousands or tens […]
Arnold, CA…Big Trees Market Weekly Ad with Grocery, Produce, Meat & Deli Specials Through August 5th! Shop Local & Save!! Big Trees Market is working hard to keep the shelves stocked for you! Part of your community for generations. Click on an image below for full sized version.
Arnold, CA…Chapel in the Pines is an Evangelical Covenant church located in the Sierra Nevada mountain community of Arnold. Arnold is an attraction for many visitors due to the many recreation opportunities, such as Big Trees State Park, Bear Valley Ski Resort, Lake Alpine, Ebbetts Pass, and more. Our essential beliefs are summed up in […]
Arnold, CA…Our goal is to bring back the feel of the old Sunday Paper. It was a day for features, profiles and most importantly the Rotogravure section with all the color ads that had kids begging mom & dad for the latest toys, Dad checking out the new hardware and automotive specials and Moms everywhere […]
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Philadelphia, PA…Our Favorite Founding Father is Ben Franklin. He didn’t just help found our country during the 1776 era. For two generations before he helped sell concepts of Freedom, Self-Determination & Inalienable rights. From 1733 to 1758 Poor Richards Almanac helped create the unique American identity in a homey, common sense, aspirational way. A few […]
Arnold, CA…Odds are that you like the majority of Americans believe the American Dream is in serious trouble. For the first time in our Nation’s history the majority believe the traditional American Dream is no longer attainable. The founding idea and promise of America is life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness! After 250 years […]
Arnold, CA…This morning as we were working an old log this little guy popped out. If you are new to the mountains this a wood beetle larva. They are also one of the reason bears tear up old stumps and rotted logs. A few of these make a nice snack for a hungry bear. We […]
Sonora, CA…Traffic Update….Fatal Head on Collision Near Hwy 108 & Lower Mono Way Incident: 0385 Type: Fatality Location: SR108 / LOWER MONO Loc Desc: BEHIND WALMART Lat/Lon: 37.976439 -120.357655 Detail Information 4:13 PM 23 [59] 3 VIA LL AT 1185 YARD W/ VEHS – 3:54 PM 22 [55] 1039 S1 — ADVD TO PRINT LOG […]
Arnold, CA…Traffic Update….Major Injury Motorcycle Collision Near Lilac Drive & Alder Incident: 0220 Type: Trfc Collision-Major Inj Location: Lilac Dr / Alder St Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.253199 -120.350816 Detail Information 3:09 PM 8 [73] 1039 CALA SO LINE 69 2:58 PM 7 [70] [Notification] [CHP]-Problem changed from 1179-Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt to 1180-Trfc Collision-Major Inj 1:46 […]
West Point, CA…West Point Town Square is hosting the West Point Block Party on Saturday, August 1, 2026, from 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM Main Street will be closed to traffic from 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM from Pine Street to end of Blue Mountain Youth Center. Please observe all traffic control signs and personnel. […]
White Pines, CA…Friends of Sierra Nevada Logging Museum Present 29th Annual Logging Jamboree! Family-Friendly Day of Competitions, Demonstrations, and BBQ Celebrates Logging Heritage on Labor Day Weekend. Friends of the Sierra Nevada Logging Museum invite the public to the 29th Annual Logging Jamboree on Saturday, September 5 (Labor Day weekend), from 9 a.m. to 5 […]
