Traffic Update….Vehicle vs CAL FIRE Building off Hwy 4

Traffic Update….Vehicle vs CAL FIRE Building off Hwy 4

Arnold, CA…Traffic Update….Vehicle vs CAL FIRE Building off Hwy 4. Incident: 00409 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: 2517 Sr4 Loc Desc: CALFIRE ARNOLD Lat/Lon: 38.219244 -120.370229 Detail Information 9:00 PM 6 [12] B49-006 PARTY TRANSP’D TO MEMORIAL MODESTO / 849’BD SUBJ TO EBBETTS FIRE 8:23 PM 5 [8] [Rotation Request Comment] ** 1039 SAM BERRI […]

Yosemite National Park Implements Enhanced Stage 2 Fire Restrictions

Yosemite National Park Implements Enhanced Stage 2 Fire Restrictions

Yosemite, CA…Yosemite National Park is experiencing poor air quality due to the Creek Fire, which is an ongoing wildfire burning near Yosemite National Park. The smoke from this fire is degrading air quality throughout the park by creating unhealthy levels of particulate matter. In response, Yosemite National Park has implemented park-wide Stage Two Fire Restrictions […]

36-year-old Jonathan Michael Andrus from Pine Grove Man Lost His Life in Fatal Motorcycle Collision on Hwy 108 (Update)

36-year-old Jonathan Michael Andrus from Pine Grove Man Lost His Life in Fatal Motorcycle Collision on Hwy 108 (Update)

Pinecrest, CA…On September 19, 2020 at approximately 1:30 PM, a 36-year-old Jonathan Michael Andru from Pine Grove, CA was riding a 2017 Aprilia motorcycle westbound on State Route 108 east of Clarks Fork Road at approximately 65 miles per hour. For unknown reasons, the rider lost control of his motorcycle and traveled off the north […]

Traffic Update….Overturned Truck & Horse Trailer with Grass Fire Near Sr12 / Camanche Pkwy

Traffic Update….Overturned Truck & Horse Trailer with Grass Fire Near Sr12 / Camanche Pkwy

Valley Springs, CA…Traffic Update….Overturned Truck & Horse Trailer with Grass Fire Near Sr12 / Camanche Pkwy Incident: 00275 Type: Trfc Collision-Minor Inj Location: Sr12 / Camanche Pkwy S Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.197672 -120.980555 Detail Information 3:57 PM 12 [34] [Notification] [CHP]-Problem changed from 1179-Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt to 1181-Trfc Collision-Minor Inj [Shared] 3:56 PM 11 [33] […]

Attorney General Becerra and Giffords Law Center Lead Lawsuit Demanding the Trump Administration Address the Threat of Unregulated Ghost Guns

Attorney General Becerra and Giffords Law Center Lead Lawsuit Demanding the Trump Administration Address the Threat of Unregulated Ghost Guns

Sacramento, CA…California Attorney General Xavier Becerra and Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence led a coalition today in filing a lawsuit against the Trump Administration demanding the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) correct its interpretation of what qualifies as a firearm. The coalition also includes Bryan Muehlberger and Frank Blackwell, the fathers […]

Over 98% of Households Counted So Far in 2020 Census

Over 98% of Households Counted So Far in 2020 Census

Washington, DC…Over 98% of housing units have been accounted for in the 2020 Census as of today, with 31.9% counted by census takers and other field data collection operations, and 66.5% of housing units responding online, by phone or by mail.  Every day, the U.S. Census Bureau releases the 2020 Census housing unit completion rate for the […]

Governor Newsom Declares State of Emergency in Napa, Sonoma and Shasta Counties, Requests Presidential Major Disaster Declaration

Governor Newsom Declares State of Emergency in Napa, Sonoma and Shasta Counties, Requests Presidential Major Disaster Declaration

Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom today issued an emergency proclamation for the counties of Napa, Sonoma and Shasta due to the Glass and Zogg fires, which have burned tens of thousands of acres, destroyed homes and critical infrastructure and caused the evacuation of tens of thousands of residents. The Governor today also sent a letter to […]

California Statewide Fire Summary September 28, 2020, Glass & Zogg Fires on the March

California Statewide Fire Summary September 28, 2020, Glass & Zogg Fires on the March

Sacramento, CA…Critical fire weather continues to fan multiple fast-moving major wildfires, as Red Flag Warnings remain in place over much of Northern California. Today, there are 27 major wildfires with over 18,000 firefighters on the front lines. During the windy conditions experienced yesterday, the Glass Fire in Napa County erupted, as well as the Zogg […]

PG&E Issues Weather ‘All Clear’ in Most Locations for Public Safety Power Shutoff Event

PG&E Issues Weather ‘All Clear’ in Most Locations for Public Safety Power Shutoff Event

San Francisco, CA…Pacific Gas and Electric Company has begun patrols to inspect lines de-energized by the Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) that started Sunday morning, Sept. 27, which affected about 65,000 customers in 16 counties. This follows the end of a severe weather pattern that included strong, dry winds coupled with elevated temperatures in portions […]

2020 Virtual Grape Stomp is a Wrap! Top 10 Teams Take Top Honors & Auction Opens

2020 Virtual Grape Stomp is a Wrap! Top 10 Teams Take Top Honors & Auction Opens

Murphys, CA…Celebrating the 27th Annual Calaveras Grape Stomp – the Oldest & Largest in California.  On September 27th Stomp Teams from across California competed in the first of its kind, “Virtual Grape Stomp:Backyard Edition” during pandemic. The event took place online using Zoom Webinar from 11:00-3:30 with an Awards Ceremony at 4:30. Stomp Kits were […]

Governor Newsom Takes Action on Legislation to Support California’s Immigrant and Refugee Communities

Governor Newsom Takes Action on Legislation to Support California’s Immigrant and Refugee Communities

Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom took action on several bills that continue California’s long-standing leadership as a state of inclusion and refuge. He also signed AB 3228, which strengthens accountability around conditions of confinement at private, for-profit detention facilities, including immigration detention facilities, operating in California. “California is a greater and more vibrant place because of […]

Nursing Homes Warn Congress: Don’t Leave Town Without Delivering Additional COVID Funding for Health And Long-Term Care Providers

Nursing Homes Warn Congress: Don’t Leave Town Without Delivering Additional COVID Funding for Health And Long-Term Care Providers

Washington, DC….The American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL), representing more than 14,000 nursing homes and assisted living communities across the country that provide care to approximately five million people each year, warned Congress today that if they don’t pass another COVID funding package public health agencies and health care providers […]

Governor Newsom Signs Legislation Strengthening Protections for LGBTQ+ Californians

Governor Newsom Signs Legislation Strengthening Protections for LGBTQ+ Californians

Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom signed legislation strengthening protections for LGBTQ+ Californians, including a measure to track the effects of COVID-19 on the community, a bill establishing the Transgender and Wellness Equity Fund and a bill requiring the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) to house transgender, gender-nonconforming and intersex (TGI) individuals in a manner […]

PSPS Outages Continue for Many Communities East of Hwy 49

PSPS Outages Continue for Many Communities East of Hwy 49

Arnold, CA…PSPS Outages Continue for Many Communities East of Hwy 49. Along the Hwy 4 Corridor the PSPS Outages were moved up to just above Arnold starting at Big Trees and continuing all the way up through Bear Valley. Along the Hwy 49 Corridor in Calaveras Country Mountain Ranch surrounding areas, West Point and most […]

Traffic Update….Big Rig Trailer vs Obyrnes Ferry Bridge, Trailer Hanging Off Roadway

Traffic Update….Big Rig Trailer vs Obyrnes Ferry Bridge, Trailer Hanging Off Roadway

Copperopolis, CA…Traffic Update….Big Rig Trailer vs Obyrnes Ferry Bridge, Trailer Hanging Off Roadway. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00426 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: 0 Obyrnes Ferry Rd Loc Desc: OBYRNES FERRY BRIDGE TUO SIDE Lat/Lon: 37.899778 -120.566448 Detail Information 7:49 PM 15 [33] 1039 VICS 7:45 PM 14 [28] 1039 TUOL SO […]

Kioti Tractors & Off Road Vehicles from A1 Sharpening in San Andreas Give Your Dirt Some Love! (Open for Your Essential Equipment Needs)

Kioti Tractors & Off Road Vehicles from A1 Sharpening in San Andreas  Give Your Dirt Some Love! (Open for Your Essential Equipment Needs)

San Andreas, CA…A-1 has been Serving Calaveras county, central California valley and surrounding areas since 2007. They offer full service repair and sales of tractors, mowers, trimmers, chainsaws, logsplitters, generators and rototillers. In addition, they provide sharpening service for chainsaws, mower blades and circular saw blades. They are located at 660 E. St. Charles St, […]

Popular $45 Blood Tests Available by Appointment at Mark Twain Medical Center!

Popular $45 Blood Tests Available by Appointment at Mark Twain Medical Center!

San Andreas, CA…Social distancing protocols prevents Mark Twain Medical Center from hosting its traditional 600 + attendees during the Annual Fall Health Fair. However, the $45 blood analysis screening which hundreds of local residents always take advantage of at the event are still be available – by appointment over the next few weeks. Call 209-897-0003 […]

PG&E Scales Back Some PSPS Outages Due to Improved Weather Forecasts

PG&E Scales Back Some PSPS Outages Due to Improved Weather Forecasts

San Francisco, CA…Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) will continue to de-energize certain electrical lines as part of a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) due to a strong and dry wind event creating high fire risk. As communicated on Friday, the PSPS event will affect customers in portions of 16 counties, primarily in Northern and […]

Golf Club Living on Quail Club Court only $354,900 ~ Featured Home from The Neiman Group

Golf Club Living on Quail Club Court only $354,900 ~ Featured Home from The Neiman Group

Copperopolis, CA…Charming single level in The Golf Club at Copper Valley. Large 2 bedroom 2 bath open floor plan. Spacious Kitchen with tile counters, block windows and a pantry closet. Casual dining room and spacious great room with fireplace and large windows. The Master suite has a large bathroom with separate tub and shower. Landscaping […]

Outstanding Physicians Welcoming New Patients at James Dalton Medical Office

Outstanding Physicians Welcoming New Patients at James Dalton Medical Office

Angels Camp, CA…Two outstanding physicians welcoming new patients at our new James Dalton Medical Office in Angels Camp. Dr. John Krpan, “My first priority is caring for you and your family.” John Krpan, DO, Family Practice Medical Director of Primary Care. Dr. Pravina Somani, “Dr. Somani brings over 30 years of experience in clinical medicine, […]

Traffic Update….Vehicle Rolled into Murphys Creek at Murphys Community Park

Traffic Update….Vehicle Rolled into Murphys Creek at Murphys Community Park

Murphys, CA…Traffic Update….Vehicle Rolled into Murphys Creek at Murphys Community Park. Incident: 00153 Type: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj Location: S Algiers Rd / Main St Loc Desc: MURPHYS COMMUNITY PARK Lat/Lon: 38.137667 -120.464868 Detail Information 11:41 AM 6 [13] CALFIRE LL ADVS VEH POSS LEAKING OIL AND FUEL INTO THE CREEK 11:24 AM 5 [10] VEH […]