With Trails at Risk Sierra Snowmobile Foundation to Meet in Sonora.

With Trails at Risk Sierra Snowmobile Foundation to Meet in Sonora.

Sonora, CA…We’re in! Join us for an informational session, meet and greet, and of course discussion on how to best comment on the proposed alternative from the Stanislaus National Forest. We bring the maps, Standard Pour supplies the food and drink, and you bring your own awesome self! See you there! Did you know that […]

PG&E Helicopter Patrols in Amador, Calaveras and Tuolumne counties

PG&E Helicopter Patrols in Amador, Calaveras and Tuolumne counties

Angels Camp, CA…Given the dramatic wildfire threat our communities face this year, PG&E is taking immediate action to ensure the safety of our customers, their neighborhoods and the surrounding community. PG&E Vegetation Management Crews are taking urgent action to create even greater safety clearances between trees and power lines in neighborhoods and communities that face […]

Mark Twain Medical Center Hosts 20th Annual Fall Health Fair Saturday September 29th!

Mark Twain Medical Center Hosts 20th Annual Fall Health Fair Saturday September 29th!

San Andreas, CA…Mark Twain Medical Center (MTMC) will be holding its 20th Annual Fall Health Fair on Saturday, September 29th from 7am to noon at the Hospital Campus in San Andreas. In addition to the many valuable services and information that will be available; this year the MACT Health Board, Inc. will have two of […]

The Pacific Crest Trail Reopens as Donnell Fire Reaches 87% Containment

The Pacific Crest Trail Reopens as Donnell Fire Reaches 87% Containment

Bear Valley, CA…The Pacific Crest Trail is open to public use. Fire activity has been minimal during the past week, with an overall fire growth of only 150 acres since Sunday September 2. The Stanislaus National Forest Burned Area Emergency Rehabilitation (BAER) Team is currently working on their soil assessment regarding the burn severity for […]

The 12th Annual Ebbetts Scenic Celebration or Hermitfest is September 8th

The 12th Annual Ebbetts Scenic Celebration or Hermitfest is September 8th

Hermit Valley, CA…The Ebbetts Pass Scenic Byway Association (EPSBA) will be hosting their 12th Annual Scenic Celebration on Saturday, September 8th, 2018 from 11am until 8pm. We invite you to “Come Play on the Pass” with us and enjoy one of the last free, outdoor, live music events of the year. Our annual celebration takes […]

Fire Crews Make Quick Work of Cabbage Patch Fire

Fire Crews Make Quick Work of Cabbage Patch Fire

Bear Valley, CA…The Cabbage Fire was reported at 11:05 am on Thursday September 6, 2018. The fire was reported at approximately 1 acre in size, backing downslope with isolated tree torching. Federal, state and local resources were dispatched and quickly attacked the fire. The Donnell Fire responded 2 type 2 IA hand crews, air resources, […]

Traffic & Fire Update….Vegetation Fire Near Cabbage Patch Maintenance Station

Traffic & Fire Update….Vegetation Fire Near Cabbage Patch Maintenance Station

Bear Valley, CA…Traffic & Fire Update….Vegetation Fire Near Cabbage Patch Maintenance Station Incident: 00165 Type: Provide Traffic Control Location: 0 Sr4 Loc Desc: CABBAGE PATCH MAINTAINENCE STA Lat/Lon: 38.414570 -120.129467 Detail Information 11:43 AM 2 [2] FOR A VEG FIRE 11:38 AM 1 [1] CAL FIRE REQ CHP FOR 1184 Unit Information 11:42 AM 2 […]

Flash Flood Warning Issued for Donnell Fire Burn Scar Area

Flash Flood Warning Issued for Donnell Fire Burn Scar Area

Bear Valley, CA…The National Weather Service in Sacramento has issued a Flash Flood Warning for Northeastern Tuolumne County and Southeastern Alpine County in northern California Until 615 PM PDT. At 316 PM PDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms with heavy rain across the Donnell fire burn scar. Flash flooding is expected to begin shortly. Excessive rainfall […]

The 12th Annual Ebbetts Scenic Celebration or Hermitfest is September 8th

The 12th Annual Ebbetts Scenic Celebration or Hermitfest is September 8th

Hermit Valley, CA…The Ebbetts Pass Scenic Byway Association (EPSBA) will be hosting their 12th Annual Scenic Celebration on Saturday, September 8th, 2018 from 11am until 8pm. We invite you to “Come Play on the Pass” with us and enjoy one of the last free, outdoor, live music events of the year. Our annual celebration takes […]

Stanislaus National Forest Shares Where Visitors Can Enjoy Labor Day Activities on the Forest

Stanislaus National Forest Shares Where Visitors Can Enjoy Labor Day Activities on the Forest

Sonora, CA…With Labor Day weekend upon us, visitors to the Stanislaus National Forest will enjoy a final weekend of summer recreation. While visitors can still enjoy activities like camping, backpacking, and picnicking in the great outdoors of both the forest and Yosemite National Park, extreme temperatures and increased fire danger remain the order of the […]

Bear Valley’s 26th Annual Triathlon is A High Sierra Labor Day Weekend Tradition

Bear Valley’s 26th Annual Triathlon is A High Sierra Labor Day Weekend Tradition

Bear Valley, CA…The picturesque setting of Alpine County, California, is the location of the exciting 26th Annual Bear Valley Triathlon. The popular central Sierra Labor Day Weekend tradition will be held on Sunday morning, September 2 (day before Labor Day Monday), at Bear Lake, in Bear Valley Village. Nestled in a beautiful mountain location, the […]

Pioneer Electric Can Have You Powered Up For Any Occasion

Pioneer Electric Can Have You Powered Up For Any Occasion

Arnold, CA…Pioneer Electric is a licensed and insured, full service electrical contracting business servicing: Calaveras, Tuolumne and beyond since 1984. Owner Tim Bennett and crew provides a full range of electrical and services for homes and businesses. Our service area includes: Arnold, Angels Camp, Sonora, Murphys, Copperopolis, Mountain Ranch and surrounding areas. We provide top-notch […]

As Donnell Fire Growth Slows Resources Starting to be Released

As Donnell Fire Growth Slows Resources Starting to be Released

Bear Valley, CA…The Donnell Fire, currently at 36,335 acres, exhibited moderate fire behavior yesterday with isolated torching, creeping along the forest floor, and minimal fire spread through spotting especially on the northern and eastern sides of the fire. The potential exists for minimal spread to the north and east along the Highlands Creek, Arnot Creek, […]

The Donnell Fire Now 36,288 Acres & 63% Contained

The Donnell Fire Now 36,288 Acres & 63% Contained

Bear Valley, CA…The Donnell Fire area is approximately 36,288 acres and continues to burn on the eastern perimeter into and within the Carson-Iceburg Wilderness. Yesterday the fire continued to slowly burn through mixed conifer, timber understory and the forest floor with very short range spotting into islands of available fuels. The fire burned in a […]

Donnell Fire Incident Command Post Moves to Bear Valley

Donnell Fire Incident Command Post Moves to Bear Valley

Bear Valley, CA…The Donnell Fire area is approximately 36,288 acres and continues to burn on the eastern perimeter into and within the Carson-Iceburg Wilderness. Yesterday the fire continued to slowly burn through mixed conifer, timber understory and the forest floor with very short range spotting into islands of available fuels. The fire burned in a […]

Smoke Output Drops, Some Resources Released, Lots of Work Still Ahead on Donnell Fire

Smoke Output Drops, Some Resources Released, Lots of Work Still Ahead on Donnell Fire

Pinecrest, CA..The fire is currently estimated at 35, 864 acres with 62% containment. Ground and air resources continue to construct and improve lines around the fire perimeter to increase containment. An area of low pressure will move into the area over the weekend bringing southwest winds up to 15 mph and gusts up to 30 […]

Pilot Walks Away From Helicopter Crash on Donnell Fire

Pilot Walks Away From Helicopter Crash on Donnell Fire

Pinecrest, CA…Chris Fogle, Souther California Interagency Incident Management Team 1 commander, announced today that at approximately 3:45 p.m. Aug. 25, a medium helicopter on a water dropping mission crashed at a helispot on the southwest Donnell fire perimeter within the containment zone. The pilot walked away with minor injuries and was treated on-site by paramedics. […]

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