Arnold, CA…Spring has Sprung at least for a few days along the West Slope of the Northern Sierra Nevada. Time to head outside. Today, Mostly sunny. Not as cool. Highs 39 to 54 higher elevations…54 to 62 lower elevations. Prevailing east winds up to 10 mph. Tonight, Mostly clear. Lows 21 to 36 higher elevations…34 […]
Arnold, CA….The Calendar says that spring is here and the detailed forecast for West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada is below along with the Warnings. Tonight, At lower elevations, rain showers likely in the evening, then rain after midnight. At higher elevations, rain and snow showers likely in the evening, then rain and snow after midnight. […]
Angels Camp, CA…Just after the high school wrestling practice ends, there comes an influx of little wrestlers that filter into Bret Harte’s “hot box” during the evening hours, to learn, practice and have fun under the “Wall of Fame” of the Bret Harte wrestling room and stand in awe of names such as Dillashaw, Dougherty […]
Copperopolis, CA…Mr. Rabeneau was driving his 1973 Chevrolet truck north on Little John Road north of Bow Drive at 55 miles per hour. A 75 year old pedestrian, Mr. Best, was walking north, near the right hand road edge of Little John Road. For an unknown reason, the front of the Chevrolet struck Mr. Best, […]
Copperopolis, CA…Traffic Update….Vehicle vs Pedestrian near Little John Rd / Bow Dr. Near Saddle Creek Entrance & pedestrian in ditch on side of roadway. Incident: 00348 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Little John Rd / Bow Dr Loc Desc: AT SADDLE CREEK ENTRANCE Lat/Lon: 37.929615 -120.640786 Detail Information 8:11 PM 5 [10] 1039 CALA SO/AIRMED […]
Arnold, CA…Below are the forecasts this week for the West Slope and Mother Lode regions. Detailed forecast for West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada. Today Mostly cloudy. A chance of snow in the morning, then snow likely in the afternoon. Highs 22 to 37 higher elevations… 34 to 44 lower elevations. Snow accumulation up to 2 […]
Copperopolis, CA…The Calaveras County Water District is holding a town hall meeting in Copperopolis in mid-March to seek community input on an upcoming construction project to improve the District’s sewer system around Lake Tulloch. The project is currently in the planning/design phase, which is expected to be complete by the end of 2019 with construction […]
Jackson, CA…Hospice of Amador & Calaveras would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to our generous community for making the 2019 ‘Take a Chance on Love’ Valentine’s Day Drawing a HUGE success! We are happy to report that we raised over $13k through the purchase of 2,524 tickets! Thank you to our generous prize […]
San Andreas, CA…The hours of operation at the six Calaveras County Transfer Stations including the Red Hill and Wilseyville Yard Waste Facilities will change effective March 1, 2019 to match existing operating hours at the Rock Creek Landfill. The number of operational hours and days of operation remains unchanged. Hours of operation are being moved […]
Arnold, CA…It will be another busy week along the West Slope of the Northern Sierra Nevada. the National weather service in Sacramento has added a Flash Flood Warning for good measure as well. Tonight: Heavy snow showers and heavy rain showers. Windy. Lows 22 to 36 higher elevations…34 to 42 lower elevations. No snow accumulation […]
Bear Valley, CA…Hey Good People! 5″ of new snow overnight! Cold temps this morning with 13F at 5am as the broad trough continues to push cold air out of British Columbia to the lower West Coast. With a high of 22F today and an expected 4-8″ of cold smoke type snow it’s gonna be a […]
Angels Camp, CA…Traffic Update….Collision Near Pool Station Rd / SR4. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00132 Type: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj Location: Pool Station Rd / SR4 Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.044559 -120.647002 Detail Information 11:47 AM 1 [3] 2 VEHS Unit Information 11:47 AM 2 Unit Assigned 11:47 AM 1 Unit Enroute
San Andreas, CA…The following is from CHP’s San Andreas Office. The pictures show fairly significant damage to Poole Station Road after the flash flooding today. “We are getting reports from one of our Officers that the bridge on Pool Station Rd, 2 miles north of Riata Way has washed out.”
San Andreas, CA…Calaveras County Additional Road Related Information as of 12:15 PM. Please find below additional County road related information as of 12:15 PM Mudslides – Railroad Flat Road from Railroad Flat to Wilseyville, multiple locations including boulders in roadway Winton Road, approximately ½ mile up from SR26, multiple locations Flooding – Deer Run Lower […]
Copperopolis, CA…Traffic Update….Horse in Roadway Near Little John Rd / Copper Cove Dr. Incident: 00162 Type: Animal Hazard Location: Little John Rd / Copper Cove Dr Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.931783 -120.643054 Detail Information 9:12 AM 1 [1] SM HORSE IN THE RD Unit Information 9:13 AM 2 Unit Assigned 9:13 AM 1 Unit Enroute
Angels Camp, CA…The new Stagecoach Road Bridge over Little Johns Creek is located within Diamond XX Ranch Estates. This bridge replaces a regularly impassable low water crossing with a concrete 2-lane bridge that will serve the community for many decades to come. A ribbon cutting ceremony will be hosted by the Calaveras County Department of […]
Angels Camp & Copperopolis, CA…Because of inclement weather Mark Twain Elementary & Copperopolis Elementary will be on a two hour late start on February 6th.
Angels Camp, CA…The Bret Harte High School District schools, Bret Harte High School, Vallecito and John Vierra High School will be on a two hour delay for Wednesday February 6th. Busses will arrive at bus stops two hours later than normal. All students waiting at bus stops will be given a ride to school whether […]
Copperopolis, CA…Traffic Update….Female Running in Roadway Near Copper Cove Ct / Obyrnes Ferry Rd Incident: 00163 Type: Traffic Hazard Location: Copper Cove Ct / Obyrnes Ferry Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.940002 -120.605451 Detail Information 10:30 AM 2 [2] REFUSING TO GET BACK IN VEH 10:30 AM 1 [1] XRAY RUNNING IN RDWY
Copperopolis, CA….Traffic Update….Overturned Dodge Pickup Near Sr4 / Telegraph Dr Incident: 00152 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr4 / Telegraph Dr Loc Desc: EB JWO COPPER Lat/Lon: 37.942656 -120.717386 Detail Information 10:24 AM 7 [11] [Appended, 10:26:33] [4] 1039 CALA SO 10:22 AM 6 [10] [Appended, 10:26:33] [3] WENT OFF THE RS 10:21 AM 5 […]
Arnold, CA…By our rough calculations there are 13,495 customers in Amador, Calaveras, Alpine, Tuolumne & Northern Mariposa Counties waking up feeling a bit powerless on this stormy morning. The Hwy 88, 108 & 120 Corridors are bearing the brunt right now with a good sized chunk in the Mokelumne Hill, West Point & Mountain Ranch […]
Angels Camp, CA…We spoke with Bret Harte High School District Superintendent Michael Chimente a few minutes ago and due to road conditions and bad weather they are closing schools in the BHUSD for today. Classes at Bret Harte High School, Vallecito and John Vierra High School will resume on Wednesday February 6th.
Copperopolis, CA…Traffic Update….Vehicle Into Water Near Salt Springs Valley Reservoir Incident: 00288 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: 5270 Salt Springs Valley Rd Loc Desc: SALT CREEK Lat/Lon: 38.034441 -120.709377 Detail Information 5:24 PM 23 [58] B49-020 1185R PLS // WILL TRY TO GET VEH OO WATER W/ TRACTOR FOR 1185 5:21 PM 22 [56] B49-020 […]
Arnold, CA…Additional winter storms will bring periods of dangerous mountain travel from heavy snow and gusty wind through Tuesday. White out conditions are possible along with chain controls, long travel delays, and even road closures. Travel into the high country is strongly discouraged through early next week. Snow levels are expected to lower to 3500 […]
San Andreas, CA…. “Focus on Heart Health” is the timely topic for the latest in Mark Twain Medical Center’s “A Plan 4 Me” wellness workshop series. Those attending the Feb. 26 event will learn how to keep their heart healthy; how Mark Twain Medical Center supports local cardiac patients, and what types of minimally invasive […]
San Andreas, CA…February is American Heart Month We are celebrating the American Heart Association’s “Go Red for Women” movement. For 16 years “Go Red” has raised awareness that heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women and has also promoted healthy lifestyle choices for everyone. Ve can help save your life! Heart disease is […]