Amador & Calaveras Counties, CA…Fire activity on the Electra Fire was minimal with smoldering in stump holes and large downed fuels. Firefighters continue to mop-up and reinforce control lines while suppression repair strategies are implemented. Area within the fire perimeter remains closed. All other evacuation orders have been reduced to warnings. For additional information for […]
Murphys, CA…Without words to convey the emotional devastation this brings, our beloved Micah passed away suddenly on Monday morning of May 2, 2022. Micah was born in Sonora and raised in Murphys. He went to Albert Michelson Elementary School and later graduated from Bret Harte High School in 2005. He then studied at Feather River […]
Markleeville, CA…On July 5, the Alpine County Board of Supervisors approved a partnership agreement with Golden State Connect Authority (GSCA) to install reliable, affordable high-speed internet infrastructure in Alpine County. This is one of several initial project locations that GSCA is exploring across its 39 rural member counties for the deployment of an open-access, municipal […]
Yosemite, CA…At 2:04 pm on July 7, 2022, the Yosemite Emergency Communications Center received multiple 911 telephone calls reporting smoke visible from the Mariposa Grove area, near the Washburn Trail. A full initial attack response was dispatched including Yosemite Fire resources and cooperators. At that time, the Mariposa Grove was evacuated and is temporarily closed. […]
Arnold, CA…Come join us after hours for the Bistro 2022 Summer Concert series! Food will be served at 5:30 & music starts at 6:00. No entry fee required. Outside food and beverage prohibited. Please bring chairs or blankets, seating will be limited. The Bistro Creamery, located in the Cedar Center, will be open till 9:00 […]
San Andreas, CA… Mrs. Michelle A Carr-Bridges, March 2, 1950 ~ July 8, 2022 (age 72) Michelle A Carr-Bridges, 72, passed away on July 08, 2022. Online condolences can be made at https://www.dieboldfuneral.com/. Funeral arrangements were trusted to San Andreas Memorial Chapel, 254 West St. Charles PO Box 328 San Andreas, CA 95249, (209) 754-3361. […]
Sutter Creek, CA… Mrs. Nancy Louise Black, January 3, 1946 ~ July 6, 2022 (age 76) Nancy Louise Black, 76, passed away on July 06, 2022. Online condolences can be made at https://www.dieboldfuneral.com/. Arrangements were trusted to San Andreas Memorial Chapel, 254 West St. Charles PO Box 328 San Andreas, CA 95249, (209) 754-3361. To […]
Elk Grove, CA… Patricia James, October 5, 1936 ~ July 4, 2022 (age 85) Patricia James, 85, passed away on July 04, 2022. Online condolences can be made at https://www.dieboldfuneral.com/. Arrangements were trusted to San Andreas Memorial Chapel, 254 West St. Charles PO Box 328 San Andreas, CA 95249, (209) 754-3361. To send flowers to […]
San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Office of Emergency Services has implemented Zonehaven for identifying evacuation order and warning zones. For a live map of current zones under an evacuation order or warning please visit www.community.zonehaven.com or scan the QR code. The below changes only affect areas outside of the Electra Fire burn scar, as all […]
Mountain Ranch, CA… Kathleen A. Harding (Rutt), June 3, 1951 ~ July 3, 2022 (age 71) An obituary is not available at this time for Kathleen A. Harding (Rutt). We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of […]
Wilseyville, CA… Mr. Steve Piona, July 22, 1953 ~ July 3, 2022 (age 68) Steve Piona, 68, passed away on July 03, 2022. Online condolences can be made at https://www.dieboldfuneral.com/. Arrangements were trusted to San Andreas Memorial Chapel, 254 West St. Charles PO Box 328 San Andreas, CA 95249, (209) 754-3361. To send flowers to […]
Angels Camp, CA… Willie Faye Eckowitz, October 6, 1965 ~ July 2, 2022 (age 56) An obituary is not available at this time for Willie Faye Eckowitz. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Willie Faye […]
Angels Camp, CA… Mr. James Gerald Kelley, August 27, 1940 ~ July 2, 2022 (age 81) An obituary is not available at this time for Mr. James Gerald Kelley. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of […]
Mokelumne Hill, CA… Mr. Thomas William Hodges, November 8, 1955 ~ July 1, 2022 (age 66) An obituary is not available at this time for Mr. Thomas William Hodges. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of […]
San Andreas, CA… Santa Maria Marrone, October 30, 1938 ~ June 30, 2022 (age 83) Santa Maria Marrone, 83, passed away on June 30, 2022 at 1445 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Stockton, CA. Santa was working as a Title Insurance Agent. Santa is survived by Spouse ; Children ; Others: James Marrone (Brother) , […]
Valley Springs, CA… Jacqueline M. Narvaez, February 25, 1936 ~ June 24, 2022 (age 86) Jacqueline Narvaez, 86, passed away on June 24, 2022, in Valley Springs, CA. Jacqueline was born on February 25, 1936, in MN. Online condolences can be made at https://www.dieboldfuneral.com/. Funeral arrangements were trusted to San Andreas Memorial Chapel, 254 West […]
San Andreas, CA… Mildred Mae Holman November 23, 1924 ~ June 22, 2022. Mildred Holman, passed away on June 22, 2022, in San Andreas, CA. Mildred was born November 23, 1924, in Pennsylvania. Online condolences can be made at https://www.dieboldfuneral.com/. Funeral arrangements were trusted to San Andreas Memorial Chapel, 254 West St. Charles PO Box […]
Avery, CA… Lorane J. Boler, September 21, 1939 ~ June 21, 2022 (age 82) An obituary is not available at this time for Lorane J. Boler. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Lorane J. Boler, […]
Avery, CA… Alan M. Altaffer January 30, 1929 ~ June 20, 2022. Alan Maurice Altaffer, 94, passed away on June 20, 2022, in Avery, CA. Alan was born on January 30, 1929, in Winter, WI. Alan was an owner of a general contracting business. A Burial will be held privately at Buena Vista Cemetery in […]
Mokelumne Hill, CA…We just checked on outages with PG&E and you can see from the outage map below that almost all of Calaveras County has been powered back up. On the Amador side of the fire area there is still one large outage with 1,354 PG&E customers dark. After that outage block is energized we […]
Porterville, CA… Donna Mae Rauschl, July 25, 1939 ~ June 19, 2022 (age 82) Memorials may be made to Online condolences can be made at https://www.dieboldfuneral.com/. Funeral arrangements were trusted to San Andreas Memorial Chapel, 254 West St. Charles PO Box 328 San Andreas, CA 95249, (209) 754-3361. To send flowers to the family or […]
Fresno, CA… James L. Appleton, September 21, 1929 ~ June 16, 2022 (age 92) James Lamar Appleton, Jr., 92, passed away on June 16, 2022, in Community Regional Medical Center in Fresno, CA. James was born on September 21, 1929, in Alabama. He served as a Captain in the United States Army during the Korean […]
Washington, DC…By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered as follows: Section 1. Policy. Nearly 50 years ago, Roe v. Wade, 410 U.S. 113 (1973), articulated the United States Constitution’s protection of women’s fundamental right to make reproductive healthcare […]
Sonora, CA…The UCCE Tuolumne County Master Gardeners will be holding an Open Garden Day at the Demonstration Garden on Saturday, July 9th, from 10AM – 1PM. The Demonstration Garden is located at 251 S. Barretta Street in Sonora, (Cassina High School Campus.) Open Garden Days are held on the first Saturday of the month, from […]
Plymouth, CA…At approximately 3:44 p.m. on July 4, 2022, a vegetation fire was called in to the 911 Emergency Call Center. The fire started on Electra Rd. in Amador County. If you were on Electra Rd. at the time of the fire, and you have any information please call the CAL FIRE Tip Line at […]
A warm and sunny weekend is in store for interior NorCal. Temperatures will be rising with triple digit heat returning to the Valley by Sunday. Be sure to practice heat safety if you have outdoor plans, and wear a life vest if you have plans near the water!
Mountain Ranch, CA… Travis E. Donald Garcia, October 31, 1982 ~ June 10, 2022 (age 39). Travis E. Donald Garcia, 39, passed away on June 10, 2022, in Mountain Ranch, CA. Travis was born on October 31, 1982 in CA. Online condolences can be made at https://www.dieboldfuneral.com. Funeral arrangements were trusted to San Andreas Memorial […]
Valley Springs, CA… Jeannette Thorn, passed away on June 09, 2022, in Valley Springs, CA. Jeannette was born on August 13, 1933, in Michigan. A funeral service will be held Wednesday June 15, 2022, at the San Andreas Memorial Chapel in San Andreas, CA. She will be laid to rest with her late husband Paul […]
Calaveras County, CA…California summers can get hot! Find fun and adventurous ways to cool off in Calaveras County this summer whether by walking among giants, exploring underground secrets, or taking a cool dip in a pristine alpine lake. Something to remember: All of Calaveras’ locals greatly appreciate our responsible and thoughtful tourists! Thank you for […]
Washington, DC…I am stunned, outraged, and deeply saddened by the news that my friend Abe Shinzo, former Prime Minister of Japan, was shot and killed while campaigning. This is a tragedy for Japan and for all who knew him. I had the privilege to work closely with Prime Minister Abe. As Vice President, I visited […]