Jackson, CA…Repopulation Issues: The county roads and utility companies are working to make the area safe. We are doing everything we can to accommodate evacuees and assisting them back into their homes as soon possible. Repopulation Tuesday, September 15, 2015 at 1:00 PM. All Mandatory Evacuations, Evacuation Advisories, and Road Closures in Amador County have […]
Angels Camp, CA…The Calaveras Community Foundation (a 501(c)(3) non-profit) has created the Disaster Relief Fund to provide disaster assistance in Calaveras County. The Foundation will be focusing on post-event recovery and is currently assessing how best to use its financial resources. Donations may be sent to the Foundation at PO Box 1436, Angels Camp, 95222, […]
Amador & Calaveras, CA…Repopulation Issues: The county roads and utility companies are working to make the area safe. We are doing everything we can to accommodate evacuees and assisting them back into their homes as soon possible. Repopulation Sunday, September 13, 2015 at 4:00 PM. The following evacuation areas have been lifted for RESIDENTS ONLY: […]
Angels Camp, CA…Yesterday Butte Fire Community Meedtngs were held in San Andreas and Angels Camp, Hundreds attended the meetings and they provided great information for those being affected by the fire. Below is video of the Town Hall Meeting held at Bret Harte High School in Angels Camp, California on September 12th, 2015. Josh White, […]
San Andreas, CA…If you evacuated with your dogs, cats or any other pets due to the fire, make sure you have the essentials with you, e.g. food, water and any medication that your pet might need. Documents showing ownership and/or most recent vaccinations are also very helpful. For more information on how to be prepared […]
San Andreas, CA…Smoke is visible in some areas of Calaveras County as a result of multiple wildfires. Calaveras County Public Health Services advises the community to avoid exposure to the wildfire smoke as much as possible. The main health threat from wildfire smoke comes from fine particles. These particles can get into the eyes and […]
Jackson – Mokelumne Hill, CA…Fire is expanding in all directions. Steep river drainages, high heat, low humidity, and volatile dry grassy oak woodland promote dangerous fire behavior and challenging terrain for firefighters. Amador-El Dorado CAL FIRE is being assisted by the Sacramento Regional Type III Incident Management Team. A CAL FIRE incident management team has […]
Jackson/Mokelumne Hill, CA…Fire is burning in the Mokelumne River drainage as well as south of hwy 26 towards the Calaveras River Drainage. Fire is burning in multiple directions due to local wind patterns and topography. Amador- El Dorado CAL FIRE is being assisted by the Sacramento Regional Type III Incident Management Team. A CAL FIRE […]
Jackson, CA…Firefighters on ground and air have been working a fire on Butte Mountain Road. Initially there was a structure threat. They are throwing lots of resources at it. One barn may have been lost and of paramount importance is trying to keep this one from getting a foothold in Mokelumne River Drainage. Please use […]
Kirkwood Ca. The Amador County Sheriff Department along with Kirkwood Fire and TCU Copter 404 are on their way to a Woman who has fallen on the Trail 2 miles from the Trail Head and fractured her Ankle. Not many other details are known at this time but resources are enroute to help this individual. […]
Mokelumne Hill, CA…Yesterday afternoon a 69 year old Jackson man was driving a 2013 Kenworth in the Northbound traffic lane of SR-49 at an unknown speed. The driver due to his unsafe speed, traveled to the left of the solid double yellow center line while attempting to negotiate a sharp natural curve in the roadway […]
Pine Grove Ca. CHP LIVE CAD is reporting a vehicle accident on Ridge Road near the Pine Grove Nursery. Please use caution in the area for the next few hours. Incident: 00162 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Ridge Rd / Ponderosa Way Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.413809 -120.677982 Detail Information 11:32 AM 9 [22] [Notification] [CHP]-Problem […]
Jackson, CA…Amador Flyfishers (AFF) is a family-oriented organization established in 1991 to provide an opportunity for persons interested in fly fishing to share information, learn from others, experience fly fishing in various locations, and protect fisheries for future generations. AFF meets the third Tuesday of each month at 7:00 PM the Amador County Administration Building […]
Plymouth Ca. CalFire along with Amador County Engines, resources out of El Dorado County and CalFire Aircraft from Columbia AAB contained quickly a 7.5 ac fire* near the Spinetta Winery near Plymouth California. Please be careful while being outside as it is so dry and all it takes is one careless spark and boom there […]
Amador County Ca. CalFire is on scene with a Full Wild Land Dispatch to a Vegetation Fire off Hwy 88 on Salt Springs Road on SPI Land. Crews are working to get a hose lay in at this time and to get the Dozer in for cutting a containment line. Aircraft from the CalFire Columbia […]
Stockton, CA…Caltrans Distric 10 has just released their latest work and repair schedule for our area. We are reaching the peak of summer repairs and maintenance. Expect delays out there. The table below shows road, location and expected delays. Rte County Begin PM End PM Date From Date To Time In Time Out Dir Location […]
Ione Ca. CHP LIVE CAD is reporting a multi vehicle accident on lower Hwy 88 near Buena Vista Road. Please use caution in the area for the next few hours. Incident: 00359 Type: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj Location: Sr88 / Martin Ln Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.316185 -120.942576 Detail Information5:44 PM 6 [9] ***** 1039 AMSO ********5:44 […]
Pioneer, CA…SR 88 is scheduled to be reopened before the morning commute on Wednesday, August 12th. It has been closed since last Wednesday night, August 5th, due to a collision involving a tractor trailer combination carrying gasoline and spilling approximately 1600 Gallons onto the roadway and dirt shoulder.
Pioneer, CA… State Route 88 in Amador County remains closed at Pioneer to the west and Buckhorn Ridge to the east, with a scheduled opening date of Wednesday, August 12. Passenger vehicles are being detoured from Pioneer to Buckhorn Ridge, but this detour is not available to big rigs. Trucks that continue on SR-88 are […]
Buckhorn Ca. CHP LIVE CAD is reporting a Vehicle Accident in Buckhorn on Hwy 88. Please use caution in the area through the DETOUR AREA. Update: 8 7 2015 5:28am This Incident has been dropped from the CHP LIVE CAD web site. Update: 4:02pm. People have contacted me via Social Media asking about restrictions on […]
Jackson, CA…Jackson Fire Department along with Jackson Police, CHP and the Calaveras County bomb squad are on scene of a suspicious package underneath the Jackson City Hall. City Hall, the police station and Bank of America have been evacuated and Highway 88 and surrounding streets will be shut down in the immediate area while the […]
Sutter Creek, CA…The Boot Scootin’ BBQ will be a night of live perfectly-performed country western music by the unequaled Slade Rivers Band, line dancing, a full western-style dinner, a local wine and beer bar, and bocce ball. On Saturday, August 22, from 7 – 10 pm, herd your friends to the cool, protected outdoor area […]
Jackson, CA…The Arc of Amador and Calaveras present a fabulous fundraising dinner-dance party on Saturday, August 22/ Fiesta Viva el Arc at St. Katharine Drexel’s in Jackson Featuring Thick Soup and The Arc Players The Arc of Amador and Calaveras is a nonprofit organization that has been providing support and services to adults with developmental […]
Angels Camp, CA…The Calaveras Mentoring Foundation recently donated its full pledge of $55,650 to the Calaveras Youth Mentoring Program for the 2014-15 fiscal year. This contribution represents grant and community support to cover nearly 70% of the Mentoring Program’s budget. The Calaveras Mentoring Foundation board of directors includes President Tom Suarez, Vice President Peggy Lucas, […]
Stockton, CA…The latest and greatest road report to keep you abreast of all the upcoming Caltrans repairs and delays in our area now that summer weather is here for repairs and construction. The complete report is enclosed…. 4 ALP 26.1 31.7 07/13/15 07/17/15 8:30 18:01 EB/WB Begin: Silver Creek End: State Route 89 Restriction: One-way […]
Markleeville, CA….The Death Ride is recognized as one of the premier cycling events in the West. The five pass ride includes 129 miles and 15,000 feet of lung busting climbing. This year’s ride returns riders to our infamous five pass course including: Monitor Pass (Highway 89) 8,314 feet, Ebbetts Pass (Highway 4) 8,730 feet, Carson […]
Sacramento, CA…Senator Ted Gaines (R-El Dorado) and Assemblyman Mike Gatto (D-Glendale) today announced bipartisan plans to introduce urgently needed and important new legislation that will protect forests, property and the lives of citizens and firefighters. Senate Bill 167 will make it a serious state crime to fly a drone over a wildfire. “California is a […]
Bear Valley, CA…The NWS Sacramento office has released a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Alpine, Amador, & Eldorado Counties. This warning affects the high country. Please use caution and read the warning below… SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING CAC003-005-017-082015- /O.NEW.KSTO.SV.W.0013.150708T1923Z-150708T2015Z/ BULLETIN – IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SACRAMENTO CA 1223 PM PDT WED JUL […]
Plymouth, CA…Iryna passed away peacefully at Mark Twain Convalescent Hospital after surviving a serious stroke in 2012 that left her paralyzed but never broke her loving spirit. She was born Irma Elisabeth Baumler in Bamburg, Germany on April 13, 1931 and grew up in Bad Staffelstein, Germany. After serving as governess to a diplomat’s children […]
