San Andreas Rotary is Providing a Big Impact on Their Community

San Andreas Rotary is Providing a Big Impact on Their Community

San Andreas, CA…San Andreas Rotary started with several informal meetings letting the community know that we wanted to start a club. Many community members agreed that this would be the perfect fit. We chartered our club on July 10th 2017. We then needed to search for a place to meet. We finally landed at the […]

Independence Road To Reopen to Local & Emergency Traffic on April 27th.

Independence Road To Reopen to Local & Emergency Traffic on April 27th.

Rail Road Flat, CA…Update on 2019 Winter Storms Disaster INdependence Road Project. Calaveras County Department of Public Works has determined that Independence Road will be re-opened to local traffic and emergency vehicles beginning on Saturday, April 27, 2019, barring any unforeseen circumstances. Please be advised that some areas of Independence Road will only have access […]

Calaveras County 2019 Teachers of the Year

Calaveras County 2019 Teachers of the Year

Murphys, CA…Each year the Angels-Murphy Rotary recognizes one teacher from each of the districts within Calaveras County and one teacher from the Calaveras County Office of Education. Recipients this year, from left to right, are Gordon Sadler, Bret Harte High School; Gigi Young, Copperopolis Elementary; Audrey Smith, West Point Elementary; Jared Hungerford, Calaveras County Office […]

Countywide Calaveras Alert Test on May 2nd.

Countywide Calaveras Alert Test on May 2nd.

San Andreas, CA – On Thursday, May 2, 2019 at 10 A.M. the Calaveras County Office of Emergency Management (OEM) will be performing a system wide test of the Calaveras Alert Emergency Notification System. We would like to remind everyone that this is just a TEST. OEM is encouraging all residents to sign up for […]

Calaveras High Celebrates Fire Program EMR Certifications

Calaveras High Celebrates Fire Program EMR Certifications

San Andreas, CA….Calaveras High Schools CTE (Career Technical Education) Fire Program just graduated these boys with their EMR (Emergency Medical Responders) Certifications. They put in collectively 2800 hours. Their teacher Suzanne Butler put this awesome ceremony together for them today. Thank you Assembly member Frank Bigelow for presenting resolutions to each student. Thank you Supervisor […]

Traffic Update….Hwy 26 Estimated to Reopen at 5pm Today

Traffic Update….Hwy 26 Estimated to Reopen at 5pm Today

West Point, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) expects to reopen eastbound and westbound State Route 26 (SR-26) on Wednesday, April 10, 2019, at 5:00 p.m. The repairs were needed to fix damage from a powerful winter storm that swamped Calaveras County on February 14, 2019.The closure was required to repair damage from multiple washouts […]

Fatal Industrial Accident Outside of Mokelumne Hill Took The Life of Ansel John Bowman

Fatal Industrial Accident Outside of Mokelumne Hill Took The Life of Ansel John Bowman

Mokelumne Hill, CA…The sad family notifications have been made and it can now be released that it was Ansel John Bowman who lost his life yesterday from an industrial accident. John was born on September 4th, 1961. The accident occured during brush and tree clearing operations. While the investigation is ongoing initial reports are that […]

Winter Storm Warning & Flood Watches in Effect This Week.

Winter Storm Warning & Flood Watches in Effect This Week.

Arnold, CA…Heavy snow and strong wind Tuesday night into Thursday. Pacific storm will bring moderate to heavy snow and strong wind beginning Tuesday afternoon into evening and continuing into Thursday morning. Motorists planning travel into the high country this week should check the latest road and weather conditions, and be prepared for hazardous winter travel. […]

The Search Continues for Shannon David Scott

The Search Continues for Shannon David Scott

Wilseyville, CA…The Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office is continuing to investigate the disappearance of Shannon David Scott. Mr. Scott reportedly departed for a medical appointment at the Sacramento Veteran’s Affairs Medical Center on the date of his disappearance. It was reported that he left the area of Wilseyville (Calaveras County) at about 11:00am on August 29, […]

Change in County Transfer Station Hours Starting Today

Change in County Transfer Station Hours Starting Today

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 […]

State Route 26 Closure for Repairs Continue in Calaveras County

State Route 26 Closure for Repairs Continue in Calaveras County

Calaveras County, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has closed eastbound and westbound State Route 26 (SR-26) for approximately 2.5 miles east of Glencoe from Deardorff Road to Woodhouse Mine Road for repair work after the Valentine’s Day deluge that swamped Calaveras County on February 14, 2019. The closure is expected to be long-term in […]

Traffic Update…Male Working on Vehicle in Roadway Near Blagen Blvd / N Railroad Flat Rd

Traffic Update…Male Working on Vehicle in Roadway Near Blagen Blvd / N Railroad Flat Rd

West Point, CA…Traffic Update…Male Working on Vehicle in Roadway Near Blagen Blvd / N Railroad Flat Rd Incident: 00117 Type: Traffic Hazard Location: Blagen Blvd / N Railroad Flat Rd Loc Desc: #7 Lat/Lon: 38.378769 -120.513894 Detail Information 10:25 AM 2 [3] HAS VEH ON JACKS 10:25 AM 1 [2] MALE SUBJ WORKING ON VEH […]

Search Warrant Served & Arrest Made at Missing Man’s House

Search Warrant Served & Arrest Made at Missing Man’s House

Wilseyville, CA…On 2-25-19 CCSO Detectives served a search warrant in relation to financial crimes at a residence in the 4000 block of Blagen Blvd, Wilseyville. The previous resident of this location, Shannon Scott (age 66), has been a reported missing person since 8-31-18. Scott and his vehicle, a white colored 2014 Fiat bearing California purple […]

Update From Caltrans on Long-Term Highway 26 Closure from Deardorff to Woodhouse Mine Roads

Update From Caltrans on Long-Term Highway 26 Closure from Deardorff to Woodhouse Mine Roads

West Point, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has closed eastbound and westbound State Route 26 (SR-26) for approximately 2.5 miles east of Glencoe from Deardorff Road to Woodhouse Mine Road for repair work after the Valentine’s Day deluge that swamped Calaveras County on February 14, 2019. The closure is expected to be long-term in […]

Hwy 26 Expected to Remain Closed 2 – 3 Weeks for “Valentine’s Day Deluge” Cleanup

Hwy 26 Expected to Remain Closed 2 – 3 Weeks for “Valentine’s Day Deluge” Cleanup

West Point, CA…From Caltrans…”Behind the Scenes: Clean-up Continues on State Route 26 in Calaveras County After Valentine’s Day Deluge State Route 26 remains CLOSED due to storm Damage from the “Valentine’s Day Deluge” that swamped Calaveras County on February 14, 2019. Take a peek behind the closure gate of the photos that our maintenance inspector […]

Calaveras County Parking Restrictions During Snow Removal Operations

Calaveras County Parking Restrictions  During Snow Removal Operations

San Andreas, CA…During this past weekend there were many instances throughout the County where residents and visitors parked vehicles on County and State Routes to stop and enjoy the snow. Unfortunately, by parking in the road and along the County right-of-way personal vehicles kept County staff from clearing the snow in several areas and created […]

Hwy 88 Grid Struggling Today as 14,031 Without Power in Our Area

Hwy 88 Grid Struggling Today as 14,031 Without Power in Our Area

Arnold, CA…At this time there are 14,031 outages in Amador, Alpine, Calaveras & TuToday the center of the outage gravity has shifted north with much of the Hwy 88 corridor dark at this time. Outages continue to affect the West Point area as well. West Point and the North East section of Calaveras County’s Grid […]

Hwy 26 Still Closed for Mudslide Clean Up

Hwy 26 Still Closed for Mudslide Clean Up

West Point, CA…Hwy 26 is still closed between Glencoe & West Point due to mudslides. Details below… IS CLOSED FROM 1.8 MI EAST OF GLENCOE TO 3.2 MI WEST OF WEST POINT (CALAVERAS CO) – DUE TO A MUDSLIDE – MOTORISTS ARE ADVISED TO USE AN ALTERNATE ROUTE CHAINS ARE REQUIRED ON ALL VEHICLES EXCEPT […]

No Estimated Time for Hwy 26 Reopening According to Caltrans District 10

No Estimated Time for Hwy 26 Reopening According to Caltrans District 10

West Point, CA…A mudslide on State Route 26 at Woodhouse Mine Road (southwest of West Point) is currently blocked due to a mudslide and debris flow in the roadway. Caltrans crews are currently working to clear the roadway and eventually safely re-open it to traffic. There is not currently an estimated time of opening. Remember […]

Calaveras County Additional Road Related Information as of 12:15 PM

Calaveras County Additional Road Related Information as of 12:15 PM

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 […]

Traffic Update….Roadway Blocked By Large Rock Slide Near Sr26 / Woodhouse Mine Rd

Traffic Update….Roadway Blocked By Large Rock Slide Near Sr26 / Woodhouse Mine Rd

West Point, CA…Traffic Update….Roadway Blocked By Large Rock Slide Near Sr26 / Woodhouse Mine Rd Incident: 00113 Type: Mud/Dirt/Rock Location: Sr26 / Woodhouse Mine Rd Loc Desc: NB JSO Lat/Lon: 38.376017 -120.559683 Detail Information 9:20 AM 6 [11] A49-003 26 COMPLETELY BLKD 9:11 AM 5 [9] [Appended, 09:13:06] [4] CHP ATC TO CONF / LINE […]

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.and provide 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 electrical services including general repair […]

PG&E Grid Straining with Next Storm Wave as 1,690 Without Power

PG&E Grid Straining with Next Storm Wave as 1,690 Without Power

Arnold, CA….Just as the hard working PG&E crews had everything patched back up after the last storm another one is making its way into our area. The winds from the leading edge have knocked the power our for 1690 at this time. The bulk of the outages are in Amador & Calaveras. Tuolumne has a […]

Power Outages Drop to 1,774 in Amador, Alpine, Calaveras & Tuolumne Counties As Crews Continue Their Work

Power Outages Drop to 1,774 in Amador, Alpine, Calaveras & Tuolumne Counties As Crews Continue Their Work

Arnold, CA….PG&E crews continue to make progress and the outage total has dropped to 1,774 as of this evening in Amador, Alpine, Calaveras & Tuolumne Counties they should be able to get the bulk of customers back online soon and they will be continuing their work electrons are flowing.

Power Outages Drop to 4,907 in Amador, Calaveras & Tuolumne Counties As Crews Continue Their Work

Power Outages Drop to 4,907 in Amador, Calaveras & Tuolumne Counties As Crews Continue Their Work

Arnold, CA….PG&E crews continue to make progress and the outage total has dropped under 5,00 as of this morning to 4,907. With a clear weather day today in Amador, Alpine, Calaveras & Tuolumne Counties…they should be able to get the bulk of customers back online soon and they will be continuing their work through the […]

Power Outages Drop to 5,771 in Amador, Calaveras & Tuolumne Counties As Crews Continue Their Work

Power Outages Drop to 5,771 in Amador, Calaveras & Tuolumne Counties As Crews Continue Their Work

Arnold, CA….PG&E crews continue to make progress and the outage total has dropped to 5,771 as of this evening. With better weather ahead in Amador, Alpine, Calaveras & Tuolumne Counties…they should be able to get the bulk of customers back online soon and they will be continuing their work overnight.

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