State Route 140 Temporarily Closed in Merced River Canyon

State Route 140 Temporarily Closed in Merced River Canyon

Mariposa, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltans) has temporarily closed State Route 140 in the Merced River Canyon area of Mariposa County from approximately Colorado Road above Midpines to Yosemite Cedar Lodge in El Portal due to multiple mudslides that have made the road impassable. Crews are working to remove mud and debris, and clear […]

Governor Newsom Unveils 2023-24 State Budget

Governor Newsom Unveils 2023-24 State Budget

Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom today introduced a 2023-24 state budget proposal that maintains the state’s unprecedented investments in Californians while fortifying the state’s strong fiscal foundation amid economic and revenue uncertainties ahead. “With our state and nation facing economic headwinds, this budget keeps the state on solid economic footing while continuing to invest in Californians […]

Traffic Update….Orange Cone Destroys Vehicle Fender Near Hwy 108 & Wigwam Road

Traffic Update….Orange Cone Destroys Vehicle Fender Near Hwy 108 & Wigwam Road

Sonora, CA…This morning, at approximately 11:46 AM, an incident occurred at the intersection of State Route 108 and Wigwam Road, involving a traffic collision with no reported injuries. The incident was reported by a witness who stated that the collision occurred due to cones that were set out to block the roadway due to flooding. […]

Mother Nature May Let Us See The Sun on Thursday During Her Groundwater Level Recovery Program

Mother Nature May Let Us See The Sun on Thursday During Her Groundwater Level Recovery Program

Arnold, CA…Detailed NWS forecast for West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada. Today, At lower elevations, heavy rain showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms early in the morning, then heavy rain showers, heavy snow showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms in the late morning and afternoon. At higher elevations, heavy snow showers and heavy rain […]

Mornings with the One Percent™ Will Started at 9am Today! (Supervisors Meeting Replay is Below)

Mornings with the One Percent™ Will Started at 9am Today! (Supervisors Meeting Replay is Below)

Arnold, CA…Mornings with the One Percent™ is live weekday mornings from 7-10am. The premise for the show is that the USDA ranked all 3,142 counties or county equivalents in the USA on a livability or desirability scale based on factors such as climate, scenic beauty, bodies of water for recreation, humidity and much more. All […]

Traffic Update….Mudslide Blocking Lane of Cuneo Road Near Priest Coulterville Road

Traffic Update….Mudslide Blocking Lane of Cuneo Road Near Priest Coulterville Road

Coulterville, CA…Traffic Update….Mudslide Blocking Lane of Cuneo Road Near Priest Coulterville Road Incident: 00218 Type: Mud/Dirt/Rock Location: Cuneo Rd / Priest Coulterville Rd Loc Desc: GREELEY HILL AND OLD GREELEY HILL Lat/Lon: 37.751433 -120.193559 Detail Information 8:23 AM 1 [1] EB LANE BLKED 1125 DUE TO MUDSLIDE Unit Information 9:05 AM 5 Unit Enroute 9:05 […]

Your Discounts Await at Arnold Discount Market! Another Shipment Awaits! Shop Local & Save!

Your Discounts Await at Arnold Discount Market!  Another Shipment Awaits!  Shop Local & Save!

Arnold, CA…We are a small family-owned business who provide prepackaged foods a second chance. We offer discounts on the original retailed prices of name brand and high-quality products that are typically found in Big Chain Stores like Safeway, Save Mart, Target, and CVS. We do not sell expired food, only best by dated items. These […]

Railroad Flat, Murphys Grade & Mountain Ranch Roads Closed this Morning

Railroad Flat, Murphys Grade & Mountain Ranch Roads Closed this Morning

Arnold, CA….The storm is taking its toll on local roads this morning. Those needing attention before traffic can flow again are Murphys Grade, Railroad Flat & Mountain Ranch Road. Details are below. The severe storms continue, causing significant damage to the local infrastructure and resulting in the closure of several roads. The affected roads were […]

Calaveras Supervisors Selecting Board Chair, Vice Chair & 2023 Workload Begins in Earnest

Calaveras Supervisors Selecting Board Chair, Vice Chair & 2023 Workload Begins in Earnest

San Andreas, CA…Calaveras Supervisors Selecting Board Chair & Vice Chair & 2023 Workload Begins in Earnest today. The full agenda is below… Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting 1/10/2023 8:00 AM Board of Supervisors Chambers 891 Mountain Ranch Road   San Andreas, CA 95249 Downloads:  Agenda  Agenda Packet  Video Call to Order Roll Call Closed Session Agenda 1. Pursuant […]

Traffic Update….Vehicle Through Yard & Into Retaining Wall on Sawmill Flat Road

Traffic Update….Vehicle Through Yard & Into Retaining Wall on Sawmill Flat Road

Columbia, CA…This morning, an incident occurred at 21957 Sawmill Flat Road, involving a traffic collision with no reported injuries. The incident was first reported to the California Highway Patrol (CHP) at 6:47 AM, with the initial call describing a small white car that had gone through a resident’s yard and collided with a concrete retaining […]

The Columbia Jazz Artist Series Returns!

The Columbia Jazz Artist Series Returns!

Murphys, CA…The Columbia Jazz Artist Series Returns! This program invites professional jazz artists to perform with local musicians. The Columbia Jazz Artist Series kicks off their 2023 season with a Saturday, January 14, 2023 performance at 2 p.m. at the newly renovated Murphys Creek Theatre. Guitarist Johnny Valdes will be the featured artist performing with […]

Distemper Found in Tuolumne County

Distemper Found in Tuolumne County

Sonora, CA…Tuolumne County has had confirmed cases of the deadly virus: distemper. Puppies and dogs most often become infected through airborne exposure (through sneezing or coughing) to the virus from an infected dog or wild animal. The virus can also be transmitted by shared food and water bowls and equipment. All dogs are at risk […]

PG&E Continues Response to Intense Series of Winter Storms Impacting Northern and Central California Through Tuesday

PG&E Continues Response to Intense Series of Winter Storms Impacting Northern and Central California Through Tuesday

Oakland, CA…Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) continues responding to the intense series of winter storms impacting Northern and Central California and has mobilized its largest storm response effort in company history. This effort has enabled the restoration of more than 1.6 million customers who lost power since the initial storm in the series began […]

Traffic Update….Male Pedestrian Screaming & Walking in Roadway on Watertown Road

Traffic Update….Male Pedestrian Screaming & Walking in Roadway on Watertown Road

Valley Springs, CA…This afternoon a traffic hazard was reported on Watertown Road. Upon investigation, it was found that a male pedestrian was screaming and walking in the lanes of traffic. Emergency units were promptly dispatched to the scene. Upon arriving, the responding officers found the male pedestrian agitated and continuing to shout. They immediately worked […]

Bay Area Rotary Club Sponsors, Creates, Debuts Film about Family Who Hid Jews During Nazi Occupation

Bay Area Rotary Club Sponsors, Creates, Debuts Film about Family Who Hid Jews During Nazi Occupation

Mokelumne Hill, CA…Mokelumne Hill resident Irene Perbal knows a thing or two about history, having lived through nearly 90 years of it so far; and a portion of it during one of humanity’s darkest periods. It was 1940s Amsterdam. You could trust no one. The city was full of those whose hearts were with the […]

Jacqueline Ann Eaton (Jackie) Passed Away at 80 Years Old on November 18th

Jacqueline Ann Eaton (Jackie) Passed Away at 80 Years Old on November 18th

Arnold, CA…Jackie Eaton Was 80 years old when she died peacefully in her sleep on Friday, November 18, 2022. She is survived by Karen Eaton, Debbie (Dan) Shipp as well as her two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was also survived by her younger brother Richard and her four Nieces and two nephews.            Jackie […]

Public Works Working to Keep Roads Clear & Delivers 19 Tons of Sand & Bags to 12 Locations Around County

Public Works Working to Keep Roads Clear & Delivers 19 Tons of Sand & Bags to 12 Locations Around County

San Andreas & Angels Camp, CA…County and City road crews are working around the clock to keep roadways open and sandbag locations stocked. To date, nearly 200 tons of sand has been deployed. Current County and City Road impacts are: Baldwin Lane to SR26 to Berkesey, Valley Springs CA – undetermined date, White Road @ […]

Traffic Update…Mud & Rock Slide in Southbound Lane near Murphys Grade Rd / French Gulch Rd

Traffic Update…Mud & Rock Slide in Southbound Lane near Murphys Grade Rd / French Gulch Rd

Murphys, CA…Traffic Update…Mud & Rock Slide in Southbound Lane near Murphys Grade Rd / French Gulch Rd. At approximately 2:18 PM, an incident occurred at the intersection of Murphys Grade Road and French Gulch Road. The incident involved a mud, dirt, and rock slide in the southbound lane. The location of the incident is south […]

Traffic & Pig Update….Large Pig Out Near Hwy 49 & Rawhide Road

Traffic & Pig Update….Large Pig Out Near Hwy 49 & Rawhide Road

Tuttletown, CA…This afternoon a report was made about a large pig posing a hazard on State Route 49 and Rawhide Road. At 1:46 PM, a unit was assigned to address the situation and was enroute to the location, which was described as being at coordinates 37.988671, -120.441432. At 1:43 PM, a request for additional assistance […]

Jesus Maria Road Closed at Hawver Road

Jesus Maria Road Closed at Hawver Road

Mokelumne Hill, CA…Please be advised Calaveras County Public Works has issued a complete road closure of Jesus Maria Road at Hawver Road to ½ mile east. The road will be reopened as soon as possible. Please use local detour routes to avoid the impacted area. Please contact Calaveras County Public Works immediately at (209) 754-6401 […]

Traffic Update….Vehicle Off Roadway Near Hwy 26 & Hogan Dam Rd

Traffic Update….Vehicle Off Roadway Near Hwy 26 & Hogan Dam Rd

Valley Springs, CA…Traffic Update….Vehicle Off Roadway Near Hwy 26 & Hogan Dam Rd Incident: 00225 Type: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj Location: Sr26 / Hogan Dam Rd Loc Desc: WB SR26 NR HOGAN DAM Lat/Lon: 38.185451 -120.825623 Detail Information 12:25 PM 4 [9] [Rotation Request Comment] 1039 SAM BERRI 209-728-3931 12:24 PM 3 [8] A49-001 1185 12:07 […]

Traffic Update….Water Undercutting Rawhide Road near Table Mountain Chapel

Traffic Update….Water Undercutting Rawhide Road near Table Mountain Chapel

Sonora, CA…Traffic Update….Water Undercutting Rawhide Road near Table Mountain Chapel Incident: 00092 Type: Trfc Collision-Minor Inj Location: 19753 Rawhide Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.976830 -120.444709 Detail Information 10:00 AM 19 [32] 1039 ATT 9:50 AM 18 [30] WATER IS UNDERCUTTING THE RD 9:50 AM 17 [29] MUD AND WOOD IN THE RDWY 9:49 AM 16 […]

Hey Good People! 14″ of New Snow Overnight at Bear Valley! (Update…Bear Valley Closed Today)

Hey Good People!  14″ of New Snow Overnight at Bear Valley! (Update…Bear Valley Closed Today)

Bear Valley, CA…Hey Good People! 14″ of new snow has fallen overnight as the 3rd AR event takes a foot hold. Winds have also increased with 40mph being registered. Today, a warm air mass looks to move through raising snow levels up to around the 7000′ sometime around 7-8am.This will produce heavy wet snowfall and […]