San Andreas, CA…The Bob Eisenman Jazz Band plays a wide range of jazz styles including jazz standards, straight ahead jazz, blues, ballads, and Latin jazz. The music ranges from lush ballads to grooving up-tempo swingers, including songs from the great American song book, as well as jazz classics and tunes from lesser known jazz greats. […]
Arnold, CA…Last week Calaveras County played host to a group of up and coming young filmmakers shooting “The Phoenix”. They were led by Writer & Director Regina Pigsley. This young director grew up in the Bay Area, Studied Film at UC Berkeley and abroad in Denmark. She recently made the move to Hollywood and the […]
Traver, CA…At a rural elementary school in Tulare County, Governor Gavin Newsom today signed legislation to advance the state’s commitment to bridging the digital divide by increasing equitable, affordable access to high-speed internet service across California. Through a $6 billion multi-year investment, more Californians will be able to access broadband coverage with the construction of […]
Oakland, CA…California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced a historic $26 billion settlement that will help bring desperately needed relief to people in California and across the country who are struggling with opioid addiction. The settlement includes Cardinal, McKesson, and AmerisourceBergen – the nation’s three major pharmaceutical distributors – and Johnson & Johnson, a company […]
Markleeville, CA…Current Situation: Last night, the Tamarack Fire crossed the state line a short distance into Douglas County, Nevada. It remains west of Hwy 395. The fire is approximately 40,000 acres and is 0% contained. Over 1,200 personnel are working on the fire and more resources are on order. Voluntary evacuations were issued for all […]
Colorado Springs, CO…The United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee announced the 613-member 2020 U.S. Olympic Team that will compete at the upcoming Olympic Games Tokyo 2020. Following the year-long postponement due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Opening Ceremony will take place Friday, July 23, with competition beginning July 21 and concluding Sunday, Aug. 8. “Team […]
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 […]
Angels Camp & Murphys, CA…Our Weekly Meat, Produce, Deli, Cheese and Bakery Specials. Angels Food and Sierra Hills Markets Weekly Ad July 21 ~ July 27. Shop Local ~ Buy Local Quality Food and Hometown Service
Mountain Ranch, CA…In 1950, we started out as a family operation with Erich’s father and mother, August and Freida Sender, in a century-old adobe building. The upstairs was home to the Sender family, and the first floor included groceries, a meat market, a bar, and a small eating place called Opa’s Smokehouse. On Christmas morning […]
Arnold, CA…Big Trees Market is working hard to keep the shelves stocked for you! They have also implemented enhanced safety, cleaning and social distancing procedures in the store. These include plastic shields between staff and public in the checkstands. Click on an image below for full sized version.
Markleeville, CA…Extremely dry conditions continue to challenge firefighters as they work to contain the Tamarack Fire. Operations Section Chief Pat Seekins has an update on the fire and the Incident Management Team’s strategy for today in this Operations Briefing. #TamarackFire 39,045 0% Contained 1219 Personnel
Bear Valley, CA…The 2021 Bear Valley Music Festival is July 23 – August 1st! Order your tickets now & make plans for your summer musical adventures in the California Alps. About Bear Valley CLICK HERE FOR DRIVING DIRECTIONS Bear Valley is located on Scenic Highway 4 in the heart of the Stanislaus National Forest–an area […]
Minden, NV…(We know this isn’t of direct impact on our area here. However many people in this area have friends, family members & business there.) Voluntary evacuations have been issued for all residents in Leviathan Mine Rd. and Holbrook Junction areas. All residents can utilize the Topaz Ranch Estates (TRE) Community Center as an evacuation […]
Jamestown, CA…Traffic & Bovine Update….Cow in Roadway near Sr108 / Yosemite Junction. Incident: 00090 Type: Animal Hazard Location: Sr108 / Yosemite Junction Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.891275 -120.488152 Detail Information 7:51 AM 1 [1] 1125 COW Unit Information 7:53 AM 2 Unit Enroute 7:53 AM 1 Unit Assigned
Arnold, CA…The Elevated Evening News™ Live Tonight at 10pm.
Markleeville, CA…Tamarack Fire Information Meeting Going on Now
San Andreas, CA…Vitalant (formerly BloodSource) will host the Calaveras Community blood drive to meet the community’s need for blood and blood products. There is currently a severe national blood shortage and all blood types are needed. There is no deferral if donors have received a COVID-19 vaccine as long as they know which vaccine was […]
Sacramento, CA…The Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC) extends its appreciation to Governor Gavin Newsom for signing Senate Bill 156 on Tuesday, July 20 establishing a landmark $6 billion investment in broadband infrastructure. RCRC also applauds the work of assembly members and senators representing rural areas of the state in championing this effort. This monumental […]
Van Horn, TX…Blue Origin successfully completed New Shepard’s first human flight today with four private citizens onboard. The crew included Jeff Bezos, Mark Bezos, Wally Funk and Oliver Daemen, who all officially became astronauts when they passed the Kármán Line, the internationally recognized boundary of space. Upon landing, the astronauts were greeted by their families […]
Woodfords, CA…This highway information is the latest reported as of Tuesday, July 20th, 2021 at 02:42 pm. Hwy 88 is now closed from Picketts Junction to the Nevada State Line because of the Tamarack Fire. Motorists are advised to use an alternate route. [IN THE CENTRAL CALIFORNIA & SIERRA NEVADA]. IS CLOSED FROM PICKETTS JCT […]
Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that California has secured a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to help ensure the availability of vital resources to suppress the Dixie Fire burning in Butte and Plumas Counties. The FMAG, which is provided through the President’s Disaster Relief Fund on a cost-share basis, […]
Mountain Ranch, CA…In 1950, we started out as a family operation with Erich’s father and mother, August and Freida Sender, in a century-old adobe building. The upstairs was home to the Sender family, and the first floor included groceries, a meat market, a bar, and a small eating place called Opa’s Smokehouse. On Christmas morning […]
Sebastopol, CA…At a Homekey site in Sebastopol, Governor Gavin Newsom signed the largest funding and reform package for housing and homelessness in California history as part of the $100 billion California Comeback Plan. The package includes $10.3 billion for affordable housing and $12 billion over two years towards tackling the homelessness crisis head-on – helping […]
Leilani Hollywood and Friends are back at the Bistro tonight for taco tuesday! Come on out early and grab your table or spot on the lawn. Taco plates begin at 5:30pm. Save room for dessert at the bistro creamery. Time & Location Jul 20, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Arnold, 1225 Oak Cir, Arnold, CA 95223, […]
Mokelumne Hill, CA…Here is your chance to move to the Sierra Foothills! Beautiful views around this 5 acre level property. This top of line manufactured home with spacious floor plan. Home is a 3 bedroom 3 bath. Large open kitchen, breakfast bar and dining room. Large deck with electric retractable awning. Outdoor sensor lights on […]
Markleeville, CA…Special Notes: The Rocky Mountain Area Type 1 Incident Management Team assumed command of the fire at 6:00 a.m. this morning. Team members are mainly from Colorado, Wyoming, and South Dakota. Dan Dallas is Incident Commander. Please note that the Tamarack Fire phone numbers and social media links have changed. Please use the numbers […]
Markleeville, CA….Firefighters battled aggressive fire activity overnight, but were able to protect homes threatened in the Woodfords Community area. Pat Seekins, one of the Operations Section Chiefs with the Rocky Mountain Type 1 Incident Management Team, shares today’s plan for firefighters in this Operations Briefing. #tamarackfire2021, 39,045 Acres, 0% Contained, 1,069 Personnel For more information […]
Markeleeville, CA…Alpine County Sheriff’s Office and El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office are providing escorts for residents located in the evacuation area to secure pets, papers and emergency items. Escorts will take place from 10 AM – 1 PM and 2 PM to 5 PM on July 20, 2021. Additional escorts on future dates will be […]
Washington, DC…Rep. McClintock sent a letter to Chief of the U.S. Forest Service Vicki Christiansen requesting answers as to why there was a lack of suppression action to combat the Tamarack Fire that began on July 4, 2021 until after July 10, 2021. “This fire has now burned over 23,000 acres with no reported containment, […]
San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras Board of Supervisors are Back in Action Today. The full agenda is below… Board of Supervisors Special Meeting 7/20/2021 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 to Govt. Code § 54957.6: […]
