San Francisco, CA…A jury convicted defendant, Charles Chitat Ng, of 11 counts of first degree murder against Sean Dubs, Deborah Dubs, Harvey Dubs, Clifford Peranteau, Jeffrey Gerald, Michael Carroll, Kathleen Allen, Lonnie Bond, Sr., Lonnie Bond, Jr., Robin Scott Stapley, and Brenda O’Connor. The jury found true the multiple-murder special circumstance. The jury returned a […]
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Arnold, CA…Detailed forecast for from the National Weather Service for the West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada. Today, Sunny. Highs 74 to 89 higher elevations…87 to 97 lower elevations. Prevailing south winds up to 10 mph shifting to the southwest in the afternoon. Gusts up to 30 mph. Tonight, Clear. Lows 54 to 69 higher elevations…66 […]
Amador & Calaveras Counties, CA…There was a slight increase of fire activity yesterday deep within the fire perimeter. Large areas of unburned, brush flared up creating visible columns of smoke. Resources were on site to mitigate any fire spread. A type 2 helicopter has been working with ground crews to keep the fire activity well […]
San Andreas, CA…Over the last several months, CAL FIRE law enforcement officers have been investigating a number of arson caused wildland fires in the West Point area. Through the investigation, Sandy Sims of West Point was identified as a suspect. CAL FIRE officers arrested Sims on July 11th, 2022 for four counts of PC 451 […]
Glencoe, CA…Traffic Update….Vehicle Overturned Multiple Times Down Embankment Near Sr26 / Ridge Rd Incident: 00101 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr26 / Ridge Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.346053 -120.581871 Detail Information 5:50 PM 3 [3] [Notification] [CHP]-SAM BERRI 97 IN TRAFFIC // CAN COME UP WHENEVER UNIT REQUESTS 5:27 PM 2 [2] 1039 SAM BERRI […]
Amador & Calaveras Counties, CA…Fire activity on the Electra Fire was minimal with smoldering in stump holes and large downed fuels. Firefighters continue to mop-up and reinforce control lines while suppression repair strategies are implemented. Area within the fire perimeter remains closed. All other evacuation orders have been reduced to warnings. For additional information for […]
San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Office of Emergency Services has implemented Zonehaven for identifying evacuation order and warning zones. For a live map of current zones under an evacuation order or warning please visit www.community.zonehaven.com or scan the QR code. The below changes only affect areas outside of the Electra Fire burn scar, as all […]
Mokelumne Hill, CA…We just checked on outages with PG&E and you can see from the outage map below that almost all of Calaveras County has been powered back up. On the Amador side of the fire area there is still one large outage with 1,354 PG&E customers dark. After that outage block is energized we […]
Wilseyville, CA… Leslie Paul Kaiser, July 31, 1951 ~ June 8, 2022 (age 70) Leslie Paul Kaiser, our brother, uncle and friend passed away Wednesday June 8th, 2022. He was the first baby boy born at the new Loyalton, California hospital on July 31st, 1951, where he joined his two brothers Mike and George. In […]
West Point, CA… Chad A. Wilson, August 23, 1965 ~ June 7, 2022 (age 56) Chad Alan Wilson, 56, passed away on June 07, 2022, in West point, CA. Chad was born on August 23, 1965, in NE. Online condolences can be made at https://www.dieboldfuneral.com/. Funeral arrangements were trusted to San Andreas Memorial Chapel, 254 […]
Amador & Calaveras Counties, CA…Fire behavior moderated overnight due to increased humidity. Several small spot fires were detected and mitigated with the support of intel platforms and night-flying helicopter operations. Firefighters continue strengthening control lines and mopping-up hot spots. Electra Incident Update AM 7.7 RESOURCES ASSIGNED Engines: 168 Water Tenders: 26 Helicopters: 14 Hand Crews: […]
Amador & Calaveras Counties, CA…PG&E made significant progress today responding to outages now affecting approximately 2,300 customers in parts of Amador and Calaveras Counties due to the Electra Fire. PG&E has deenergized several distribution lines for firefighter safety in the area at the request of Cal Fire crews battling the Electra fire. Working with Cal […]
Amador & Calaveras Counties, CA…In the interest of relaying the most accurate and up-to-date information to the public, the Electra Incident will begin releasing more frequent updates regarding control and containment lines throughout the day. This will be in addition to the morning and evening updates, which are typically released at 7 a.m. and 7 […]
AMADOR COUNTY, CA – CAL FIRE AEU, the Amador County Sheriff’s Office, the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office, and CAL FIRE Incident Management Team 3 will host a community briefing on the Electra Fire via Facebook, tonight at 7pm. We will provide an operational briefing, and we will also answer your questions regarding the Electra Fire. […]
Mokelumne Hill, CA…When we posted the morning Electra Fire Update we included a 24hr fire map. We just looked at just today’s map you can see a drastic drop in heat from this fire! Great work firefighters!!! We may not be at the beginning of the end of the Electra but we appear close.
Amador & Calaveras Counties, CA…PG&E continues to respond to outages affecting approximately 8,000 customers in parts of Amador and Calaveras Counties, down from about 15,000 customers. PG&E has deenergized several distribution lines for firefighter safety in the area at the request of Cal Fire crews battling the Electra fire. Working with Cal Fire, PG&E was […]
Amador & Calaveras Counties, CA…The Electra Fire stayed active for the first half of the night, with short upslope runs. Humidity recovery in the early morning hours moderated fire activity. Firefighters are working to strengthen control lines. The threat to critical infrastructure is being monitored and assessed, and protection plans are being put into place. […]
Amador & Calaveras, Counties…The Electra Fire PM Update has been released. The Electra Fire is actively burning, with short intense upslope runs. Short range spotting with rollout is contributing to the fire spread. The threat to critical infrastructure is being monitored and assessed, and protection plans are being put into place. Electra Incident Update PM […]
Amador & Calaveras County, CA…Heat maps can be inaccurate because they can show heat aloft and not necessarily what is actually happening on the ground. That said they can be a great resource for where firefighters need to go to get a fire under control. Below is one of the Electra Fire. They are making […]
Amador & Calaveras Counties, CA…State Route 26 from Buckeye Lane to Ridge Road is closed due to the Electra Fire, as of 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 5, 2022. There is no ETO. Motorists are advised to avoid the area for their safety and to allow emergency crews to respond. The Electra Fire started at […]
Jackson & Mokelumne Hill, CA…The good news is temps are moderate and they are throwing the kitchen sink and the dishes at this one. Right now there are 1,225 personnel assigned to the fire along with 128 Fire Engines, 14 Helicopters, 39 Hand Crews, 33 Dozers & multiple air tankers will be dropping retardant on […]
Amador & Calaveras, CA….Electra Fire CHP Incident Log. The Raw CHP logs are a good way to keep tabs on road closures and they also tell a running timeline of a fire. CHP usually starts and incident log and keeps it open until outcome is no longer in doubt. We will update this post with […]
Wilseyville, CA…Traffic Update….Possible Injury Pickup 100ft Off Roadway Collision Near Barney Way / Dorothy Way Incident: 00348 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Barney Way / Dorothy Way Loc Desc: JEO // HEARD FRM 4255 LYNN Lat/Lon: 38.383015 -120.510991 Detail Information 8:23 PM 7 [13] B49-040 100 FT OFF RDWY – ACCESS RD MAY BE ABLE […]
Mokelumne Hill, CA…Wildfire burning southeast toward Moke Hill, Glncoe, and RR flat. Evacuation ORDER in effect for Evacuation Zones 103, 104, 358, 352, 350, 340, and 341; Evacuation point is @ the San Andreas Town Hall. An Evacuation WARNING has been issued for the following Evacuation Zones: 353, 354, 342, 343, 328, 329, and 330 […]
Electra, CA…Electra Fire Update 7:20 p.m. The fire is now estimated to be 959 acres. Evacuation site in Amador County is located at the Italian Picnic Grounds, 581 CA-49, Sutter Creek, CA 95685 6:40 pm: The fire approximately 300 acres. Evacuations are in progress from south of Butte Mountain Road from Clinton Bar Road to […]
West Point, CA…Tickets available at the gate! Come join us for some amazing live music from local bands, delicious dinner, free games for the kiddos, and raffle prizes!!
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 […]
San Andreas, CA…Now Therefore be it Proclaimed by the Board of Supervisors, County of Calaveras. A PROCLAMATION HONORING CALAVERAS HIGH SCHOOL’S 2022 CIF SAC-JOAQUIN SECTION DIVISION IV BASEBALL CHAMPIONSHIP. WHEREAS, the hard work, dedication, sportsmanship, talent and exceptional team chemistry of the 2022 Calaveras High School baseball team has enabled these student athletes to earn […]
San Andreas, CA…Now Therefore be it Proclaimed by the Board of Supervisors, County of Calaveras. A PROCLAMATION HONORING CALAVERAS HIGH SCHOOL’S 2022 GIRLS’ SOFTBALL TEAM AND COACHES FOR AN UNDEFEATED SEASON. WHEREAS, the hard work, dedication, sportsmanship, talent and exceptional team chemistry of the 2022 Calaveras High School softball team has enabled these student athletes […]
