Oct. 29 PSPS Update: PG&E Begins Shutting Power Off for 597,000 Customers; Approximately 400,000 Customers from Oct. 26 PSPS Remain Impacted

Oct. 29 PSPS Update: PG&E Begins Shutting Power Off for 597,000 Customers; Approximately 400,000 Customers from Oct. 26 PSPS Remain Impacted

San Francisco, CA…Due to a widespread dry, offshore wind event on Tuesday, Oct. 29, through midday Wednesday, Oct. 30, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) confirmed today that it is in the process of implementing a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) to approximately 597,000 customers in Northern and Southern Sierra, North Bay, Bay Area, Santa […]

Calaveras OES’s PG&E PSPS Outage Update…Valley Springs, San Andreas, Angels Camp & Copperopolis Up!

Calaveras OES’s PG&E PSPS Outage Update…Valley Springs, San Andreas, Angels Camp & Copperopolis Up!

San Andreas, CA….From the Calaveras Good Morning Calaveras! We have just finished our AM PG&E Briefing and we are starting this morning off on a much better note. The LATEST de-energization time is 4pm today, with a weather All-Clear time of 1am on Wednesday (10-30) We also have an updated outage map, that shows a […]

New Travel Homes For Sheriff’s Canines Nox & Buster!

New Travel Homes For Sheriff’s Canines Nox & Buster!

San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office Canine Unit would like to thank the Friends of Calaveras Sheriff’s Office (FOCSO) for their recent donation. K9 Nox and K9 Buster received two new Impact travel dog crates. The crates are built specifically for working dogs and are collapsible for travel. In 2014 FOCSO was instrumental in […]

President Trump at International Association of Chiefs of Police Annual Conference and Exposition

President Trump at International Association of Chiefs of Police Annual Conference and Exposition

Chicago, IL…Thank you. Thank you, Paul. You’ve been my friend for a long time, but thank you for that introduction. That says it all. You can say it very shortly, but I think there’s nobody that’s ever done more — certainly, in the position of President — for our great police, and it’s an honor […]

Sheriff DiBasilio Delivers Say No to Drugs Poster Contest Winners

Sheriff DiBasilio Delivers Say No to Drugs Poster Contest Winners

Murphys, CA…On October 25, 2019 Sheriff Rick DiBasilio presented students from Michelson Elementary School with backpack and school supplies as prizes. These students participated in the Sheriff’s Office annual ‘Say No to Drugs’ Poster Contest which concluded last week during the National Red Ribbon Week.  The poster contest theme this year followed the 2019 Red […]

Spooktacular Monster Mash at Greenhorn Creek on October 29

Spooktacular Monster Mash at Greenhorn Creek on October 29

Angels Camp, CA….Spooktacular Monster Mash at Greenhorn Creek on October 29. Come and join us at this year’s Spooktacular Monster Mash! Ghoulish Hors D’oeuvres, Casino, Costumes Contest, Prizes and More…Call & Reserve your spots today at 209.729.8181 Greenhorn Creek Resort is located in the beautiful Sierra Foothills of Calaveras County and is home to a […]

Arson Suspect with Blue “Bic” Lighter Arrested After Chase

Arson Suspect with Blue “Bic” Lighter Arrested After Chase

Jamestown, CA…From the Tuolumne Sheriff’s Dept…”On Saturday, around noon, Deputy Stephens was patrolling the area of Jamestown Road when he was stopped by a man who said he witnessed someone trying to start a grass fire on Jamestown Road near Fifth Avenue. The witness gave Deputy Stephens a physical description of the person and said […]

PG&E Restores 57% of Customers Impacted by PG&E’s PSPS Outages While Preparing to Turn Off Power Again

PG&E Restores 57% of Customers Impacted by PG&E’s PSPS Outages While Preparing to Turn Off Power Again

San Francisco, CA…PG&E reported Monday (Oct. 28) evening that it had restored approximately 57% of the 970,000 customers who had their power turned off for safety as part of a Public Safety Power Shutoff that began Oct. 26. As of 10 p.m. today, about 556,400 customers had been restored in portions of the following counties: […]

Major Injuries to Chico Man & Possible Charges as Well in Hwy 120 Collision

Major Injuries to Chico Man & Possible Charges as Well in Hwy 120 Collision

Groveland, CA…On October 26, 2019 at approximately 2:02 pm, 53-year-old John Mossett of Chico, was driving his 2017 Ram 2500 pickup eastbound on State Route 120 east of Grizzly Road (New Priest Grade) with his passengers; 50-year-old Tammy Mossett of Chico and 11-year-old Brandon Mossett of Chico. They were traveling directly to the rear of […]

Governor Newsom On Major CPUC Investigation Into Utility Power Shutoffs

Governor Newsom On Major CPUC Investigation Into Utility Power Shutoffs

Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom issued the following statement on a major investigation by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) of utility-led Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS):“I want to see the CPUC launch a total reform of power shutoff rules and regulations. Utilities must be held accountable and be aggressively penalized for their overreliance on PSPS, […]

Public Safety Power Shutdown (PSPS) County Transfer Station Operations Reduced Hours

Public Safety Power Shutdown (PSPS) County Transfer Station Operations Reduced Hours

San Andreas, CA…Gambi Disposal Inc. contracts with the County of Calaveras to operate the six County owned transfer stations plus the Red Hill Annex which accepts yard waste. The six transfer stations include: Transfer Station • Red Hill • Red Hill Annex • Avery • San Andreas • Copperopolis • Wilseyville • Paloma. With the […]

Safety Inspections, Restoration Work Underway for All Counties Impacted by Oct. 26 Historic Wind Event

Safety Inspections, Restoration Work Underway for All Counties Impacted by Oct. 26 Historic Wind Event

San Francisco, CA…Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) continues to restore customers impacted by the Oct. 26 Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS), as it works to prepare for an additional shutoff planned to begin Tuesday, Oct. 29. Updates on Oct. 26 PSPS: As of 4:30 p.m. today, more than 325,000 customers had been restored. Crews […]

Life is Better With Power & Pioneer Electric Can Have You Powered Up When PG&E Can’t

Life is Better With Power & Pioneer Electric Can Have You Powered Up When PG&E Can’t

Arnold, CA…With power uncertainties becoming the norm is your business or family ready? A back up generator from Pioneer Electric can provide peace of mind. Pioneer Electric is a licensed and insured, full service electrical contracting business servicing: Calaveras, Tuolumne and beyond since 1984.and provide a full range of electrical and services for homes and […]

Beautiful Tuscan Farmhouse, Vineyard & Orchard on Hanging Tree Road ~ From Cedar Creek Realty

Beautiful Tuscan Farmhouse, Vineyard & Orchard on Hanging Tree Road ~ From Cedar Creek Realty

Murphys, CA…Make this stunning Tuscan farmhouse your escape in the spectacular foothills of the Sierra, just 10 minutes from Main Street in the gold and wine country town of Murphys. From first step in, it is a visual delight of architectural creativity, impressive craftsmanship and a compelling blend of natural materials. Stone and wood are […]

Calaveras County OES, PG&E PSPS Update

Calaveras County OES, PG&E PSPS Update

San Andreas, CA…From Calaveras County OES…”Good morning Calaveras! We just finished the morning briefing, and bring back A LOT of good news! 1) We have received the weather “all-clear” for this current outage, and now that the sun is up, PG&E is out inspecting lines for power restoration! Now, the bad news: this wind event […]

PG&E Issues “All-Clear” for October 26th PSPS Event

PG&E Issues “All-Clear” for October 26th PSPS Event

San Francisco, CA…From PG&E…”Weather “all-clear” issued for 10/26 #PSPS event – 6k team members conducting inspections on equipt & working safely and as quickly as possible to make repairs where needed & restore power to customers. We are monitoring weather & defining scope for potential 10/29 PSPS event.”

PG&E Expects to Issue Weather ‘All Clear’ for Safety Inspections and Restoration Work to Begin Early Monday Morning for Northern Sierras and North Coast

PG&E Expects to Issue Weather ‘All Clear’ for Safety Inspections and Restoration Work to Begin Early Monday Morning for Northern Sierras and North Coast

San Francisco, CA…Power Restored to 30,000 Customers by Sunday at 10 p.m. Safety Inspections and Restoration Work to continue at First Light. Contingent on Weather Conditions, Kern, Fresno, Madera, Mariposa, Tuolumne Counties Expected to be Shut Off Tonight. PG&E reported that the company issued a weather “all clear” for the Northern Sierras and North Coast […]

Beautiful Greenhorn Creek Home on 7th Fairway in Angels Camp ~ From Leanne Smith Realty Group

Beautiful Greenhorn Creek Home on 7th Fairway in Angels Camp ~ From Leanne Smith Realty Group

Angels Camp, CA…Brand new custom home right on the 7th fairway in exquisite Greenhorn Creek Golf Community. Inside the home and rear deck offer sweeping views of the golf course and the Bear Mountains. The open floor plan boasts Milgard windows, a spacious gourmet kitchen with quartz countertops, KitchenAid appliances and walk in pantry. The […]

Kincade Fire Rolls On, Evacuation Orders Reached Calistoga in Napa County. 79 Structures Destroyed, Over 30,000 Acres Burned

Kincade Fire Rolls On, Evacuation Orders Reached Calistoga in Napa County.  79 Structures Destroyed, Over 30,000 Acres Burned

Santa Rosa, CA…Evacuation orders have been expanded, and residents are reminded to maintain good situational awareness and heed the direction of officials. High winds and low humidity continue to create critical fire weather conditions. The North side of the fire is burning in remote, steep terrain while Southern portions of the fire have begun to […]

Tracking New Severe Wind Event Tuesday/Wednesday Beyond the Current October 26 PSPS Event

Tracking New Severe Wind Event Tuesday/Wednesday Beyond the Current October 26 PSPS Event

San Francisco, CA…Pacific Gas and Electric Company’s (PG&E) emergency operations center, operations and meteorology teams, have been monitoring a new potentially widespread, strong and dry wind event Tuesday morning through midday Wednesday. This afternoon, the company began its 48-hour advance notifications to customers that it may be proactively turning power off for safety and conducting […]

Governor Newsom Declares Statewide Emergency Due to Fires, Extreme Weather Conditions

Governor Newsom Declares Statewide Emergency Due to Fires, Extreme Weather Conditions

Sacramento, CA…Today, Governor Gavin Newsom declared a statewide emergency due to the effects of unprecedented high-wind events which have resulted in fires and evacuations across the state.  The Kincade Fire in Sonoma County has burned more than 30,000 acres to date, and has led to the evacuation of almost 200,000 people and threatened hundreds of […]

Your Dream Home Or Ranch Awaits at Realty World Classic Foothill Properties

Your Dream Home Or Ranch Awaits at Realty World Classic Foothill Properties

Valley Springs, CA…Whether you’re a first time buyer or an experienced investor, you’ll find useful information about how to choose the “right” property, making an offer, negotiating, financing, mortgage rates, moving, and everything involved in making an informed home buying decision in today’s market. If you currently own property and are thinking about selling it, […]