West Point Area Emergency Preparedness Meeting on June 8th

West Point Area Emergency Preparedness Meeting on June 8th

West Point, CA…Join us for an insightful town hall on June 8th, 2023, from 6pm to 7pm, hosted by the Blue Mountain Emergency Preparedness Committee and West Point Lions Club! Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with local leaders, share your concerns, and learn more about emergency preparedness in our community. Join the conversation and […]

The Blue Mountain Players Present “The Foreigner”

The Blue Mountain Players Present “The Foreigner”

West Point, CA…A riotous comedy with a timeless message brought to you by Larry Shue. Doors open at 6:30 for light hors d’oeuvres and wine reception. Performance begins at 7:30 PM. Tickets can be reserved by emailing bluemountaintheater@gmail.com, calling 209-293-3100, or purchasing directly at 347 Main Street, West Point, CA. Blue Mountain Theater is a […]

The Blue Mountain Players Present “The Foreigner”

The Blue Mountain Players Present “The Foreigner”

West Point, CA…A riotous comedy with a timeless message brought to you by Larry Shue. Doors open at 6:30 for light hors d’oeuvres and wine reception. Performance begins at 7:30 PM. Tickets can be reserved by emailing bluemountaintheater@gmail.com, calling 209-293-3100, or purchasing directly at 347 Main Street, West Point, CA. Blue Mountain Theater is a […]

Search and Rescue Activated for Missing Person in West Point

Search and Rescue Activated for Missing Person in West Point

West Point, CA…On May 1st, 2023, at about 5:00 PM, The Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue Team was activated to search for a person reported missing while panning for gold along the North Fork of the Mokelumne River, West Point. At the time of the search, the river was experiencing a substantial flow […]

Nancy L. Carlton 1946 ~ 2023

Nancy L. Carlton 1946 ~ 2023

West Point, CA…Nancy L. Carlton February 19, 1946 ~ April 16, 2023 (age 77). Nancy L Carlton, 77, passed away on April 16, 2023, in West Point, CA. Nancy was born on February 19, 1946. Nancy is survived by Spouse John Carlton. A funeral service will be held Saturday April 29th, 2023, at the West […]

Victoria M. Angelo (Moscon) 1948 ~ 2023

Victoria M. Angelo (Moscon) 1948 ~ 2023

West Point, CA…Victoria M. Angelo (Moscon) February 25, 1948 ~ March 29, 2023 (age 75) Victoria Marie Angelo, 75, passed away on March 29, 2023, in West Point, CA. Victoria was born on February 25, 1948, in CA. A private family service will be held at a later date. Online condolences can be made at […]

Sender’s Market Ace Hardware March Red Hot Buys! Shop Local & Save!

Sender’s Market Ace Hardware March Red Hot Buys!  Shop Local & Save!

Mountain Ranch & Valley Springs, CA…In 1950, we started out as a family operation with Erich’s father and mother, August and Freida Sender, in a century-old adobe building. The upstairs was home to the Sender family, and the first floor included groceries, a meat market, a bar, and a small eating place called Opa’s Smokehouse. […]

Scheduled Work Next Week in Calaveras County

Scheduled Work Next Week in Calaveras County

Calaveras County, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has scheduled the following work next week on State Routes 12 and 49 in Calaveras County. Route 12 The right shoulder and bike lane will be closed from Chestnut Street to Cosgrove Creek for utility work from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Friday, March 31, 2023. […]

Potential Debris Slide Prompts Evacuation Warning in West Point Area

Potential Debris Slide Prompts Evacuation Warning in West Point Area

West Point, CA…Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office has issued an evacuation warning to approximately 34 homes in the Middle Fork of the Mokelumne River area in West Point due to a potential debris slide. Residents that live in the area of Barney Way should be prepared in the event that an evacuation order is given. Although […]

Hwy 26 Closed in Amador County

Hwy 26 Closed in Amador County

Pioneer, CA…A full closure of SR-26 remains in place for safety due to an unstable boulder identified during removal of fallen trees. SR-26 is closed from Defender Grade Road to Higdon Road. There is no ETO. Please seek alternate route. #Update resuming full closure of the highway for safety due to unstable boulder. No ETO. […]

Calaveras County has Sandbags and Sand Available for Residents at 9 Locations

Calaveras County has Sandbags and Sand Available for Residents at 9 Locations

San Andreas, CA….Pending Storm Preparation Activity: With continued inclement weather expected through March 2023 in much of California, the Calaveras County Office of Emergency Services is working with local and state government partners to coordinate any necessary response and provide resources to ensure that residents stay safe. Calaveras County has Sandbags and Sand Available for […]

Another Winter Storm Heads Our Way! Up to 5 Feet of Snow Above 5,000 ft. Up to 18 Inches Down to 2,000ft

Another Winter Storm Heads Our Way!  Up to 5 Feet of Snow Above 5,000 ft. Up to 18 Inches Down to 2,000ft

Arnold, CA…Another Winter Storm Warning is in our future starting at 10am on Saturday. From the National Weather Service in Sacramento. Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 5 feet above 3000 feet with the highest accumulations above 5000 feet. Accumulations of 4 to 18 inches down to 2000 ft. Winds gusting as […]

Calaveras County Snow Removal Operations Public Safety Update

Calaveras County Snow Removal Operations Public Safety Update

San Andreas, CA…We are working diligently with our available resources to address as many needs throughout the County as possible. With this widespread event, our snow removal resources are spread thinner than usual. We have snow removal crews working 12-hour shifts, 24 hours a day throughout the County. Due to the large volumes of snow […]

Over 5,000 Without Power This Evening

Over 5,000 Without Power This Evening

Arnold, CA…PG&E crews have been working hard playing whack a mole on outages throughout our coverage area. Many outages have been taken care of while new ones have been popping up. After battling through a tree into powerlines that closed Hwy 4 near Forest Meadows earlier it looks like the Twain Harte area has been […]

Hwys 88, 4, 108 & 120 Closed. Chain Controls on East of Hwy 49 on Most Roadways

Hwys 88, 4, 108 & 120 Closed.  Chain Controls on East of Hwy 49 on Most Roadways

Arnold, CA…Hwys 88, 4, 108 & 120 Closed. Chain Controls on East of Hwy 49 on Most Roadways. This highway information is the latest reported by Caltrans as of Tuesday, February 28th, 2023 at 08:16 AM. Details are below… SR 4 [IN THE CENTRAL CALIFORNIA AREA] IS CLOSED FROM MEKO DR /IN CAMP CONNELL/ (CALAVERAS […]

Richard “Dick” Eugene Klith 1932 – 2023

Richard “Dick” Eugene Klith 1932 – 2023

Rail Road Flat, CA…Richard “Dick” Eugene Klith was born in Bookings, South Dakota on July 30, 1932. Richard moved to Angels Camp with his mother, Ethel Francis, who married Sam Soracco and moved to Rail Road Flat. He attended Rail Road Flat Elementary and Calaveras high school. After high school he joined the military and […]

Sun Returns This Week for the West Slope & Mother Lode

Sun Returns This Week for the West Slope & Mother Lode

Arnold, CA…The latest from the National Weather Service for the West Slope & Mother Lode. Detailed forecast for West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada. Tonight, At higher elevations, patchy fog early in the evening. Mostly cloudy with a chance of heavy snow showers, rain showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms early in the evening, then […]

Winter Storm Warning on Sunday as a Bit of Snow Heads to Our Way.

Winter Storm Warning on Sunday as a Bit of Snow Heads to Our Way.

Arnold, CA…Detailed forecast for from the National Weather Service & Winter Storm Warning for the West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada. Tonight, Mostly clear. Lows 14 to 29 higher elevations…27 to 35 lower elevations. Prevailing south winds up to 15 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph after midnight. Sunday, At lower elevations, patchy dense fog in […]

Traffic Update….Fatal Overturned Vehicle Collision near Summit Level Road & N. Railroad Flat Road

Traffic Update….Fatal Overturned Vehicle Collision near Summit Level Road & N. Railroad Flat Road

Rail Road Flat, CA…Traffic Update….Fatal Overturned Vehicle Collision near Summit Level Road & N. Railroad Flat Road Incident: 00109 Type: Fatality Location: Summit Level Rd / N Railroad Flat Rd Loc Desc: 6 MILES JEO Lat/Lon: 38.342304 -120.512176 Detail Information 10:01 AM 2 [15] A49-003 START 1185 / VEH ON SIDE 9:20 AM 1 [1] […]

Mason A. Thompson 1948 ~ 2023

Mason A. Thompson 1948 ~ 2023

West Point, CA… Mason Anthony Thompson, 74, passed away on January 03, 2023, in West Point, CA. Mason was born on September 02, 1948, in Oakridge, TN. A funeral service will be held at the West Point Cemetery in, West Point CA at a later date. Online condolences can be made at https://www.dieboldfuneral.com/. Funeral arrangements […]

Dulcenia S. Souza 1932 ~ 2022

Dulcenia S. Souza 1932 ~ 2022

Ione, CA… Dulcenia S. Souza. January 18, 1932 ~ December 15, 2022, 90 Years Old. Dulcenia Simon Souza, 90, passed away on December 15, 2022, in Ione, CA. Dulcenia was born on January 18, 1932, in Logan, NM. Friends and family will be received at the San Andreas Memorial Chapel Thursday, December 29, 2022, at […]

Calaveras County Icy Roadway Conditions

Calaveras County Icy Roadway Conditions

San Andreas, CA…Our Public Works snow removal staff works diligently throughout the winter season to clear snow and perform ice-scraping activities throughout the high country. Public Works has received several reports regarding icy roadways. Please be aware of the following information related to travel during snowy and icy conditions: Vehicles are required to have tire […]

Mokelumne Hill Man Lost His Life Yesterday in Railroad Flat Road Collision

Mokelumne Hill Man Lost His Life Yesterday in Railroad Flat Road Collision

Mountain Ranch, CA…An Antioch woman was driving a gray Chevrolet Impala and was traveling southbound on Railroad Flat Road approaching Sheep Ranch Road. For an unknown reason, she drove off the roadway. After leaving the roadway, the Chevrolet hit a fence then overturned and impacted a tree. The collision caused extensive damage to the vehicle […]

Winton-Schaad Prescribed Fire Fuels Reduction Burns Continue On

Winton-Schaad Prescribed Fire Fuels Reduction Burns Continue On

West Point, CA…The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) is conducting a prescribed burning operation on the Winton-Schaad Vegetation Management Plan (VMP) site. This project is in the North-Eastern portion of Calaveras County near Winton Road and Lily Valley Circle in West Point, CA. Smoke may be visible in the area during […]

Sender’s Market Weekly Ad & Grocery Specials Through November 15! Shop Local & Save!

Sender’s Market Weekly Ad & Grocery Specials Through November 15! Shop Local & Save!

Mountain Ranch, CA…In 1950, we started out as a family operation with Erich’s father and mother, August and Freida Sender, in a century-old adobe building. The upstairs was home to the Sender family, and the first floor included groceries, a meat market, a bar, and a small eating place called Opa’s Smokehouse. On Christmas morning […]

Winter Storm Watch from Sunday Afternoon Through Tuesday Night. Rain & Heavy Snow Ahead!

Winter Storm Watch from Sunday Afternoon Through Tuesday Night.  Rain & Heavy Snow Ahead!

Arnold, CA…The Latest Winter Storm Watch from the National Weather Service in Sacramento. Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 feet possible above 4000 feet. Winds could gust as high as 40 to 50 mph. From Sunday afternoon through late Tuesday night. Winter Storm Watch URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather […]

Another Winton-Schaad Prescribed Fire Fuels Reduction Burn on October 31st

Another Winton-Schaad Prescribed Fire Fuels Reduction Burn on October 31st

West Point, CA…The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) is conducting a prescribed burning operation on the Winton-Schaad Vegetation Management Plan (VMP) site. This project is in the North-Eastern portion of Calaveras County near Winton Road and North Bald Mountain Road in West Point, CA. Smoke may be visible in the area […]