Milton, CA…We just checked in the CalFire TCU and the jump from 4,000 to 7,000 acres this morning was due in part from fire activity overnight but also in daylight they can do accurate mapping with actual visuals of the fire perimeter. Great work firefighters and if winds stay down, firefighters should be able to […]
Jenny Lind, CA…Cal Fire crews fighting the Waverly Fire are pumping thousands of gallons of water from CCWD hydrants in Jenny Lind to fill water tenders and fire engines combating the fast-moving Waverly Fire. Firefighters are drawing such a large volume of water from CCWD’s system, that some customers in Jenny Lind are experiencing low […]
Milton, CA…Photos of the 4,000 Acre Waverly Fire By Chip Dingman
Milton, CA…(Update as of 10:32pm…We would like to thank CalFire TCU’s Emily Kilgore for taking our call. Fire is still north of Hwy 4 and not affecting Hwy 4 traffic as of yet. Winds are down and making working the fire much easier for firefighters. She does not have any reports of of structures lost […]
Milton, CA…The wind and dry grass driven Waverly Fire has exploded to 1,500 acres with 10% Containment. Evacuations are in effect for basically the Milton area all the way to Hwy 4. Milton Road is closed at this time as well. Details from earlier are in a separate story below.. ncident: 00274 Type: Report of […]
Copperopolis, CA…From the Copperopolis Fire Protection District…”Tomorrow, all firefighters able to participate in the Ed Gouzenne and family escort and honor guard should meet at station 1 at 5 PM. Please wear your Class B’s. There should be room enough for everyone in all our vehicles. We will meet up with Eds family at the […]
Copperopolis, CA…Last week, Adventist Health Sonora’s Foundation held the 22nd annual Golf Classic at Saddle Creek Golf Resort. It was a beautiful day for the 115 golfers who enjoyed 18 holes, lunch and an awards banquet. The tournament and contest winners were: 1st Place Champions/ Score: 51 Team 7A Joe Deleon Mutunga Maithya Axel Gomes […]
Copperopolis, CA…The Horse Fire scorched 80 acres yesterday and had residents and firefighters scrambling on ground and air to protect structures and get fire under control before it became a conflagration on a Red Flag fire day in our area. We would like to thank Chip Dingman for the photos and details below. The Horse […]
Copperopolis, CA…Horse Fire update Mandatory Evacuations for the west side of Conestoga Trail from Stagecoach to Hwy 4. Evacuation Advisory for the east side of Conestoga Trail. Fire 30 – 50 acres but they may be starting to get ahead of it as air resources including 4 tankers are overhead in addition to the ground […]
Copperopolis, CA…Update as of 3:44pm….Horse Fire is 2 to 3 acres reported by the first engine at scene. Fire Update….Vegetation Fire with Structures Threatened on Stagecoach Road. Incident: 00251 Type: Report of Fire Location: Sr4 / Hodson Rd Loc Desc: DIAMOND 20 AREA Lat/Lon: 37.974189 -120.653769 Detail Information 3:31 PM 3 [8] FIRE IS APPR […]
Copperopolis, CA…Traffic Update….Toyota Off Hwy 4 Near Hunt Road ncident: 00265 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr4 / Hunt Rd Loc Desc: JWO HUNT Lat/Lon: 38.035105 -120.649811 Detail Information 3:59 PM 6 [14] 49-2 // 1185 TOYT CAM – MOD FRONT END DAMAGE 3:43 PM 5 [11] NEG 1125 3:43 PM 4 [10] XRAY OO […]
Angels Camp, CA…Mark Twain Badger Boosters’ Volleyball Skills Clinics are back this Summer!!! These clinics are designed to teach age/grade-level appropriate volleyball skills in a fun & safe environment. Clinics are held in the Mark Twain Elementary gymnasium & are taught by volunteers from our talented pool of parents/coaches (with help from some of our […]
Coperopolis, CA…The Stomp Box Band is 5 piece band that packs a punch with a strong rhythm section that lays down the beat, a lead guitarist that plays all those great solos that the everyone came to hear, and a powerhouse vocalist that loves to interact with the crowd. They perform songs by artists that […]
Arnold, CA…Today and tomorrow temps will flirt with triple digits at lower elevations. But not to worry we have lots of lakes to cool off in and you can use Mother Nature’s AC and head up the hill where it will be 20 degrees cooler. This week along the West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada. Today […]
Angels Camp, CA…I’ll admit being concerned what will happen when Dennis Mills’ family, close friends, and ardent supporters discover he’s a pathological liar. There are so many lies in Mr. Mills’ statement it’s hard to know where to start. Let’s try the hilarious “Big Pot” accusation. If you watched the day-to-day evolution of this successful […]
San Andreas, CA…After a wet winter, warming temperatures are quickly drying out the abundant annual grass crop. The increasing fire danger posed by the high volume of dead grass and hotter, drier conditions in the region is prompting CAL FIRE to suspend all burn permits for outdoor residential burning within the State Responsibility Area of […]
Angels Camp, CA…In January 2017 I took the oath of office to serve as a Supervisor of Calaveras County. One of the most important elements of my job is to protect the citizens of my community from those that endanger the safety and quality of life. Another critical part of my job is to listen […]
San Andreas, CA…LEGAL NOTICE: NOTICE IS GIVEN that the polls will be open on June 5, 2018, for the Statewide Direct Primary Election from the hour of 7:00 a.m. to the hour of 8:00 p.m. (EC 12102). The Calaveras County Elections Department will be open Tuesday, June 5, 2018, Election Day, from 7:00 a.m. – […]
Angels Camp, CA…On a beautiful Friday evening the Bret High School Class of 2018 marched forward into adulthood. It was another great group of young men and women ready to carve out their niche in this world. We have video, photos and also photos of the program of the event. Congratulations to the Class of […]
Angels Camp, CA….Join Us for The 2017 Bret Harte Graduation Streamed Live. If you have friends or family our of the area that can’t make it to the event our Live Stream should go live a few minutes before the processional starts. Below is a group shot of the fine looking Class of 2017.
Copperopolis, CA…Douglas W. Ury, March 14, 1949 – May 18, 2018. Douglas Ury passed away peacefully at home on May 18, 2018, in Copperopolis, California with his wife Suzanne by his side, after a long and courageous battle with cancer and pulmonary disease. Doug was born on March 14, 1949, in Oakland, California, the son […]
Copperopolis, CA…In the early hours of May 9th, 2018, Daniel Abel Ramirez passed away peacefully in his sleep. Born June 11th, 1930, in San Jose, CA, he was 87 years old at his passing. He leaves behind his brother, Ben Ramirez, and his two children, Lisa Jacobson and Daniel Ramirez, Jr. He also leaves behind […]
San Andreas, CA…As drought conditions continue to increase fire danger in the region, CAL FIRE Tuolumne -Calaveras Unit has suspended all burn permits for outdoor open residential burning in Zone 1 (below 3500’) within the State Responsibility Area of Tuolumne County, Calaveras County, Eastern Stanislaus County and Eastern San Joaquin County. This suspension takes effect […]
San Andreas, CA…CCWD will be holding the much anticipate rate hearing on increasing water and sewer rates. This meeting comes after numerous community meetings, public comment periods, etc. We will attach PDF’s of the agenda and rate outline below… CCWD-May-23-2018-Agenda-1 Notice-for-May-23-Public-Hearing-05.08.18
Angels Camp, CA…Detailed forecast for the Mother Lode from the national weather service. Today, Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs 68 to 80. Prevailing southwest winds up to 10 mph. Tonight, Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows 49 to 57. Prevailing […]
Angels Camp, CA..(Frogtown, USA)…Miss Calaveras 2018 Pageant Video
Angels Camp, CA…On 05/15/18, at approximately 10 AM, staff from the Angels Camp Police Department and the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office served a search warrant in the 1800 block of Appaloosa Road. The search warrant authorized officers to look for illegal drugs, firearms, stolen property, electronic storage devices, and authorized those items to be seized. […]
Angels Camp, CA…It will be pleasant temps in the 70s & 80s for Fair & Frog Jump Weekend. The forecast for the Motherlode from the National Weather Service is as follows…Today Mostly cloudy. Scattered rain showers and isolated thunderstorms in the morning, then scattered showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs 57 to 68. Prevailing […]
Copperopolis, CA…Traffic Update…Overturned Vehicle Near Hwy 4 & Hunt Road Incident: 00190 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Hunt Rd / Sr4 Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.035105 -120.649811 Detail Information 1:28 PM 5 [6] A49-002 TC ON HUNT RD 1:06 PM 4 [5] SMALL OIL LEAK IN RDWY 1:05 PM 3 [3] 1125 WB LN 1:05 PM […]
Angels Camp, CA….The Bret Harte FFA Floriculture Judging team was announced the 2018 California State Champions on May 5th, 2018. This year three teams from the Bret Harte FFA traveled to San Luis Obispo to compete in the contests of Poultry Evaluation, Milk Quality & Dairy Foods and Floriculture. Teams have been practicing since January […]
