Valley Springs, CA…Mr. Rex A. Gideon May 16, 1960 ~ August 14, 2026 (age 66). In Loving Memory of Rex Allan Gideon, May 16, 1960 – August 14, 2026. Rex Allan Gideon was born in 1960 in Walnut Creek, California, to Jerry and LaVerne Gideon. From an early age, Rex was adventurous, curious, and always […]
San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors Meeting today was filled with Gann fire updated and recap. As far as structures lost this will be the most damaging fire in Calaveras County since the Butte Fire. The full meeting video & original agenda is below… Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting 8/11/2026 8:00 AM Board […]
San Andreas, CA…Calaveras County will open a Local Assistance Center on Thursday, Aug. 13, to help individuals and families impacted by the Gann Fire connect with information, resources, and recovery assistance. Local Assistance Center Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026 | 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. Calaveras Health & Human Services Building 509 E. Saint Charles Street, […]
Campo Seco, CA…Drenna Kay Frick March 9, 1946 ~ July 27, 2026 (age 80). Drenna Kay Frick, 80, passed away on July 27, 2026. Online condolences can be made at https://www.dieboldfuneral.com/. Funeral arrangements were trusted to San Andreas Memorial Chapel, 254 West St. Charles PO Box 328 San Andreas, CA 95249, (209) 754-3361. To send flowers to […]
Angels Camp, CA…Today’s operational priorities include continued fire suppression repair efforts. Evacuation orders have been shrunk to include only the footprint of the fire. We ask the public that are driving in and around the fire area to use caution as fire and utilities personnel are still working in the area. Please view the Morning […]
Angels Camp, CA…Crews are working to make sure the burn area is safe for those returning home and in many cases picking up the pieces of their lives and carrying on. You will see a rapid drop in the resources assigned to the fire and return of the fire area to local control. Firefighters are […]
Angels Camp, CA…Today’s operations will focus on making structures impacted by the fire safe, mopping up some areas of the fire, and removing possible hazards. Air and ground resources will be working together to suppress any hot spots. Gann Fire 40% Contained 10,374 Acres 1 County: Calaveras Esri, Vantor, Earthstar Geographics, and the GIS User […]
San Andreas, CA…Gann Fire – Community Update 08/06/2026 – 1:00 P.M. The Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office of Emergency Services (OES) is continuing to monitor the Gann Fire, which originated near Hogan Dam Road and Gann Road, south of New Hogan Lake. As previously reported, our priorities remain the same: protecting lives, property, and our communities […]
San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office is continuing to support the ongoing response to the fire that began on August 3rd, 2026, in the area of Hogan Dam Road and Gann Road, south of New Hogan Lake. CAL FIRE Law Enforcement remains the lead agency responsible for determining the origin and cause of the […]
Angels Camp, CA…They are getting the upper hand on the Gann. Just a hunch but possibly later today you may start to see some mandatory evacuations dropped to warnings. Weather is another battle they are fighting as humidity recovery at night over the fire has been next to nothing and any ignition has a chance […]
Angels Camp, CA…At Frogtown, Gann Incident – Operations Briefing – 08-06-26.
San Andreas, CA…CAL FIRE Law Enforcement Officers arrested Herbert Wayne Smith, 65, of Valley Springs, on Monday, August 3, 2026, following an origin and cause investigation into the Gann Fire in Calaveras County. The investigation determined that Smith was responsible for recklessly causing the Gann Fire, which ignited on August 3, 2026, in a rural […]
San Andreas, CA…(Acerage Updated) The Gann Fire is now 9,363.4 acres. The good news is we are starting to see containment numbers. They tend to be conservative on these so if they are saying 10% there is a good chance they have a handle on much more of the Gann’s perimeter than this. The cavalry […]
San Andreas, CA…The latest from CAL-FIRE TCU on the Gann Fire. “The fire is now at 6,495 acres. CAL FIRE Incident Management Team 6 has been assigned to the Gann Fire in Calaveras County to support the CAL FIRE Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit and ongoing suppression efforts. Firefighters are faced with hot temperatures and steep terrain. The […]
San Andreas, CA….The Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office of Emergency Services (OES) is continuing to monitor the Gann Fire, which originated near Hogan Dam Road and Gann Road, south of New Hogan Lake. Our priorities remain the same: working together through Unified Command with CAL FIRE, local fire departments, and our emergency response partners to protect […]
Valley Springs, CA…The Gann Fire has now scorched 3,000 plus acres. No update on structures lost if any but the Bear Mountain Communication towers are in the fire’s path and the fire cameras are already off line and have been for a couple of hours at least. In the photos below you have a shot […]
Valley Springs, CA…Morning Update from CAL-FIRE TCU…”Firefighters worked tirelessly overnight attacking the fire from the ground and air. Although the fire has grown to 2,100 acres evacuation orders were unchanged overnight. There’s still a moderate rate of spread and 0% containment however, additional resources are still responding to the area for dayshift.” Date Started 08/03/2026 […]
Valley Springs, CA…Alert. The American Red Cross has opened an evacuation shelter for community members displaced by the Gann Fire. Shelter Location: Jenny Lind Veterans Memorial Hall 300 W Daphne Street Valley Springs, CA 95252 Red Cross volunteers will provide safe shelter, water, meals, emotional support and additional resources to evacuees impacted by the wildfire. […]
Valley Springs, CA…(CALCO OES: Mandatory evacuations for zones 147, 109, 139, 110 for vegetation fire that started in the area of Hogan Dam Rd south of Lake Hogan ) The Gann fire is now 310 acres per Air Attack. Additional resources ordered & will work through the night to get ahead of the fire. From […]
Valley Springs, CA…Mrs. Donna Mizar October 3, 1953 ~ July 19, 2026 (age 72). Donna Mizar, 72, passed away on July 19, 2026. Online condolences can be made at https://www.dieboldfuneral.com/. Funeral arrangements were trusted to San Andreas Memorial Chapel, 254 West St. Charles PO Box 328 San Andreas, CA 95249, (209) 754-3361. To send flowers to the family […]
Valley Springs, CA…Mr. Fredrick Albert Rollins June 5, 1934 ~ July 15, 2026 (age 92). Fredrick Albert Rollins, 92, passed away on July 15, 2026. Online condolences can be made at https://www.dieboldfuneral.com/. Funeral arrangements were trusted to San Andreas Memorial Chapel, 254 West St. Charles PO Box 328 San Andreas, CA 95249, (209) 754-3361. To send flowers to […]
Burson, CA…Mr. Randy Lee Brashear January 1, 1953 ~ June 26, 2026 (age 73). Randy Lee Brashear, 73, passed away on June 26, 2026. Online condolences can be made at https://www.dieboldfuneral.com/. Funeral arrangements were trusted to San Andreas Memorial Chapel, 254 West St. Charles PO Box 328 San Andreas, CA 95249, (209) 754-3361.To send flowers to the family […]
Burson, CA…Ms. Melissa A. Anderson September 13, 1950 ~ June 22, 2026 (age 75). Melissa Ann Anderson, 75, passed away on June 22, 2026. Online condolences can be made at https://www.dieboldfuneral.com/. Funeral arrangements were trusted to San Andreas Memorial Chapel, 254 West St. Charles PO Box 328 San Andreas, CA 95249, (209) 754-3361. To send flowers to […]
Valley Springs, CA…The San Andreas Rotary Club invites the community to “Fireworks at Hogan,” a beloved annual tradition featuring the best view in town on Saturday, June 27. Guests will enjoy a New York Steak Dinner & Dessert, premium fireworks viewing with a synchronized musical score, all at the scenic Observation Point. Gates open at […]
Valley Springs, CA…Mr. Windell Sullivan July 20, 1936 ~ June 14, 2026 (age 89). Windell Darrell Sullivan passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family, on Sunday, June 14, 2026, in Valley Springs, California. Windell served his country in the United States Army. He dedicated his career to his work as a skilled […]
Sutter Creek, CA…Mr. John Charles Raine December 10, 1939 ~ June 4, 2026 (age 86). Sutter Creek resident John C. Raine passed away Thursday, June 4th, 2026 in Modesto Memorial Hospital at the age of 86 after a short battle with cancer. John was born December 10th, 1939, in Burbank, California and raised in Stockton, […]
Valley Springs, CA…CAL FIRE recently partnered with East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) to conduct a Vegetation Management Project (VMP) in the South Shore Camanche area, a project that later proved instrumental in the suppression efforts of the Turkey Fire. On June 2–3, 2026, CAL FIRE and EBMUD completed a VMP along Pattison Road, just […]
Valley Springs, CA…Firefighters are on the scene of a vegetation fire near the trout pond at Lake Camanche. 20 acres moderate rate of spread with structures threatened. Additional aircraft on order. Source = Calaveras Consolidated “Evacuation Orders are being conducted on Pattison Rd – per law enforcement radio traffic. An additional 15 engines and 4 […]
Wallace, CA…Mr. Francis “Jason” Xavier Clark January 14, 1944 ~ June 1, 2026 (age 82). Francis “Jason” Xavier Clark, 82, passed away on June 01, 2026. Online condolences can be made at https://www.dieboldfuneral.com/. Funeral arrangements were trusted to San Andreas Memorial Chapel, 254 West St. Charles PO Box 328 San Andreas, CA 95249, (209) 754-3361. […]
Valley Springs, CA…Ms. Pamela Lee Evans July 13, 1952 ~ May 26, 2026 (age 73). Pamela Lee Evans, 73, passed away on May 26, 2026. Online condolences can be made at https://www.dieboldfuneral.com/. Funeral arrangements were trusted to San Andreas Memorial Chapel, 254 West St. Charles PO Box 328 San Andreas, CA 95249, (209) 754-3361. To send flowers to […]
