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 […]
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 […]
Sacramento Ca. CalFire TV September 17, 2015 – The Fire Situation Report
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 […]
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 […]
Sacramento Ca. CalFire TV Returning Home After a Wildfire Video Report
Sacramento Ca. CalFire TV September 16, 2015 – The Fire Situation Report
San Andreas, CA…We know people are anxious to get home and know the status of their homes and property. Emergency personnel understand the devastation and uncertainty people are experiencing as a result of the fire, but public safety is our main concern. We want to provide as much current and updated information as possible, so […]
Sacramento Ca. September 15, 2015 – The Fire Situation Report
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, […]
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: […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Oroville Ca. The fish ladder at Feather River Hatchery in Oroville will open Monday, Sept. 14, signaling the start of the spawning season on the Feather River. California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) hatchery workers will open the gates in the ladder about 8 a.m. and will take more than 3 million spring-run eggs […]
Sacramento Ca. September 08, 2015 – The Fire Situation Report
Yosemite Ca. The smoke visible in the Yosemite Valley is coming from the Tenaya Fire, which is located in Indian Canyon above the north rim of the Valley on both sides of the Lehamite trail, between the Valley and Tioga Road. The fire was discovered last night and is currently estimated at 100 acres. The […]
Twain Harte Ca. #Oak IC is the fire name. CalFire with multiple Fire Fighting Agencies are dispatching to a Vegetation Fore on Old Oak Ranch Road. Evacuations are in progress for Old Oak Ranch and the Day Care nearby. AA440 has ordered 2 additional S2 Tankers, an additional Helicopter and a VLAT at this time. […]
Washington, DC…”Today the Government of Iraq announced that Iraq has conducted its first counter-ISIL air operations using F-16 fighter aircraft. We commend the Iraqi Air Force for its successful use of this cutting edge aircraft in the international campaign to degrade and ultimately defeat ISIL. The first four aircraft purchased by the Government were delivered […]
While surfing the vast world wide web today I happened upon this simple meme that really made me wonder why something needs to be fixed that was not broken to begin with.
Washington, DC…Hello, everybody. I hope most of you are gearing up for a long weekend with family and friends – maybe some barbeques, road trips, or fantasy drafts. But I wanted to take a moment to talk to you about the real meaning of Labor Day – a day we set aside every year to […]
Angels Camp Ca. SUBJECT: Angels Camp PD / Sonora PD Sobriety and Driver License Checkpoint CONTACT: Teresa Pry, Tel. (209)736-2567 / teresapry@angelscamp.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Angels Camp Police Department and the Sonora Police Department will be conducting a joint Sobriety/Driver License checkpoint tonight, Saturday, September 5, 2015. The checkpoint will be in the 100 […]
Calaveras County Ca. Even though we are not out of Fire Season nor close to it as yet cooler temperatures in the early mornings are bringing Fire Places and Wood Stoves back to life to ward off the morning chill in many homes through out the entire region. Owners of these should make sure the […]
Sacramento Ca. CalFire TV September 04, 2015 – The Fire Situation Report
Grizzly Flat Ca. CalFire dispatched a full Wildland Fire response to the 5200 Block of Hill Top Drive in Grizzly Flats. Fast work by locals contained this to a 30×30 spot and 2 CalFire Engines went on scene for Mop Up and Report. All other resources were canceled. In cases like this some times the […]
Sacramento Ca. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) invites all Californians to celebrate the end of summer by going fishing. Sept. 5 is the second of two Free Fishing Days in 2015, when people can try their hand at fishing without having to buy a sport fishing license. Free Fishing Days are also […]
CHP LIVE CAD is reporting a Vehicle Accident near Hwy 108 and Golf Links Road. Please use caution in the area for the next few hours. Incident: 00650 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr108 / Golf Links Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.962895 -120.402227 Detail Information 3:55 PM 6 [12] [Rotation Request Comment] 1039 TO VICS […]
Tahoe Ca. El Dorado County health officials have been notified by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) that a California ground squirrel in the Tahoe area has tested positive for plague. The dead squirrel was found at the Kiva picnic area (Promenade) adjacent to the Tallac Historic Site in South Lake Tahoe on August […]
