Vehicle Accident Black Oak Casino – Updated

Vehicle Accident Black Oak Casino – Updated

Twain Harte Ca. CHP LIVE CAD ids reporting a Vehicle Roll Over at the Black Oak Casino. Please use caution in the area for the next few hours. Incident: 00801 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: 0 Black Oak Rd Loc Desc: Black Oak Lat/Lon: 37.971309 -120.278707 Detail Information 6:25 PM 7 [16] PER FIRE 1182 […]

Vegetation Fire Spanish Grant Rd. and Red Heather Dr. Sonora – Update

Sonora Ca. CalFire Crews along with Tuolumne County resources are working a 3 acre Vegetation Fire in the vicinity of Spanish Grant Rd and Red Heather Dr. Please use caution in the area as resources work this incident. Incident: 00574 Type: Fatality Location: Longeway Rd / Spanish Grant Dr Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.000756 -120.266989 Detail […]

Governor Brown Requests Presidential Major Disaster Declarations for Valley and Butte Fire Recovery Efforts

Governor Brown Requests Presidential Major Disaster Declarations for Valley and Butte Fire Recovery Efforts

Sacramento, CA…In letters to President Barack Obama, Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today requested Presidential major disaster declarations for the state following the Valley Fire and Butte Fire, which have scorched more than 145,000 acres, taken lives and destroyed thousands of homes and structures.  A Presidential Major Disaster Declaration triggers the release of federal funds […]

Governor Brown Requests Presidential Major Disaster Declarations for Valley and Butte Fire Recovery Efforts

Governor Brown Requests Presidential Major Disaster Declarations for Valley and Butte Fire Recovery Efforts

SACRAMENTO – In letters to President Barack Obama, Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today requested Presidential major disaster declarations for the state following the Valley Fire and Butte Fire, which have scorched more than 145,000 acres, taken lives and destroyed thousands of homes and structures. A Presidential Major Disaster Declaration triggers the release of federal […]

Vehicle Accident Hwy 108 Strawberry – Updated

Vehicle Accident Hwy 108 Strawberry – Updated

Strawberry Ca. CHP LIVE CAD is reporting a Vehicle Roll Over with Pin In and 2 patients on Hwy 108 at George Dr. Please use caution in the area for the next few hours. Incident: 00734 Type: Fatality Location: Sr108 / George Dr Loc Desc: SR108 / GEORGES Lat/Lon: 38.200473 -120.012904 Detail Information5:34 PM 12 […]

Weekly Presidential Address: It’s Time for Congress To Pass a Responsible Budget

Weekly Presidential Address: It’s Time for Congress To Pass a Responsible Budget

Washington, DC… Remarks of President Barack Obama, “Hi, everybody. It’s hard to believe, but it was seven years ago this week that one of Wall Street’s biggest investment banks went bankrupt, triggering a meltdown on Wall Street and the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression. And in the months that followed, millions of Americans […]

Butte Fire Temporary Flight Restrictions Still In Place

Butte Fire Temporary Flight Restrictions Still In Place

San Andreas Ca. A FAA Temporary Flight Restriction is still in effect over the Butte Fire Incident that spans both Amador and Calaveras Counties. The TFR extends to 9k feet. For more information about TFR’s you can go to FAA TFR Helps to read more about this subject.

Services Removed with new Yosemite Concessionaire Contract in 2016

Services Removed with new Yosemite Concessionaire Contract in 2016

Yosemite Ca.  Services slated to close in the Yosemite National Park Prospectus issued on 7/9/14. The new contract will start March 2016 Yosemite Valley and Tuolumne Meadows 2 hour scenic horse rides will end on 10/2015 Curry Ice rink will close on 3/1/2016, no funding or new location has been identified Curry Village Raft Stand […]

Hunters, Outdoor Recreationists Alerted to Special Restrictions and Closures Due to Wildfires

Hunters, Outdoor Recreationists Alerted to Special Restrictions and Closures Due to Wildfires

Sacramento Ca. As California’s 2015 deer hunting season continues with the opening of additional hunt zones this weekend, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is urging hunters to research where they plan to hunt in advance, as access to some areas may be restricted due to wildfires. Current information regarding closures and restrictions […]

CDFW Warden Saves Baby, Two Elderly Women from Burning Homes

CDFW Warden Saves Baby, Two Elderly Women from Burning Homes

Sacramento Ca. A California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) officer based in Lake County recently risked his own life to save three lives in the Valley Fire. On Saturday, Sept. 12, Warden Timothy Little was working mutual aid law enforcement safety patrols in the town of Cobb, just south of Clear Lake, in support […]

Sheriff’s Dept. Launches Butte Fire Missing Persons Hotline

Sheriff’s Dept. Launches Butte Fire Missing Persons Hotline

San Andreas, CA…The Sheriff’s Office has established a temporary dedicated telephone line for missing persons associated with the Butte Fire for the duration of the emergency response period. This number is reserved for missing persons related to the Butte Fire only. To report a missing person, please call (209) 754-6345. This number is not for […]

State Tax Relief for Victims of the Wildfires in Amador, Calaveras, Lake, and Napa Counties

State Tax Relief for Victims of the Wildfires in Amador, Calaveras, Lake, and Napa Counties

Sacramento, CA…The Franchise Tax Board (FTB) announced that taxpayers affected by wildfires in Amador, Calaveras, Lake, and Napa Counties are automatically eligible for qualifying disaster loss treatment under the terms of a new law covering areas where the Governor declares a State of Emergency. Governor Brown made these declarations on September 11 for Amador and […]

Public Comment Sought for Review of Newly Protected Tarplant

Public Comment Sought for Review of Newly Protected Tarplant

Sacramento Ca. The Livermore tarplant (Deinandra bacigalupii), known to exist only at a few locations in Alameda County, has been designated a candidate species under the California Endangered Species Act (CESA). The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) requests comments from the public for its review of the status of the Livermore tarplant. Livermore […]

General Deer Season Opens Saturday in B2, B6, C1 and C2

General Deer Season Opens Saturday in B2, B6, C1 and C2

Sacramento Ca. CDFW Reminds Hunters of Wolf Pack in Siskiyou County This Saturday, Sept. 19 is the general deer season opener in zones B2, B6, C1 and C2. Elk season is already open in Siskiyou County and the northeast zone. For complete hunting regulations including zones and season, please visit www.wildlife.ca.gov/regulations. The California Department of […]

CAL-FIRE Says Thank You & Donate To Your Favorite Charity Or An Evacuation Center

CAL-FIRE Says Thank You & Donate To Your Favorite Charity Or An Evacuation Center

San Andreas, CA…CAL FIRE Incident Management Team I greatly appreciates the support and donations from the residents and local communities in the affected fire areas. Although this is a great display of community support, the firefighters are self-sufficient and their needs are met. If you would like to support the community and offer any donations, […]

Butte Fire Re-Population Phase 1 & Road Closures

Butte Fire Re-Population Phase 1 & Road Closures

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: […]

Calaveras Supervisors To Vote On Declaration Of Emergency Due To Butte Fire

Calaveras Supervisors To Vote On Declaration Of Emergency Due To Butte Fire

San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors will hold a special meeting this afternoon to vote on a Local Declaration of Emergency due to the Butte Fire. The Resolution is below.and the agenda is enclosed… Board of Supervisors Special Meeting 9/10/2015 1:30 PM Board of Supervisors Chambers 891 Mountain Ranch Road San Andreas, CA […]

Domestic Animals During An Emergency

Domestic Animals During An Emergency

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 […]

Wildfire Smoke Health Precautions

Wildfire Smoke Health Precautions

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 […]

Calaveras County Public Health Issues Heat Advisory to Residents

Calaveras County Public Health Issues Heat Advisory to Residents

San Andreas, CA…Calaveras County Public Health Services has issued a heat advisory for the County. We urge the public to act now to prevent heat-related illness. Temperatures of 100 degrees or more are expected for the remainder of the week. Dr. Kelaita, County Health Officer, stated, “Taking action now can prevent the possibility of heat-related […]

Calaveras Unified School Closures Due To Butte Fire

Calaveras Unified School Closures Due To Butte Fire

San Andrea, CA…Due to the fire off highway 26 and the resulting power outages, school will not be in session on Thursday at Mokelumne Hill, West Point, and Rail Road Flat Elementary Schools. Bus routes in those areas will not be operating so Toyon Middle School and Calaveras High School students from those areas will […]