County & City Recovering From Latest Round of Storms that Included Tornado Warning with Trees & Power Lines Down

County & City Recovering From Latest Round of Storms that Included Tornado Warning with Trees & Power Lines Down

San Andreas, CA…County, City, CalTrans, and PG&E crews continue working around the clock to keep roadways open and restoring power. The initial impact of the storm caused closures of HWY’s 12 & 26, Mountain Ranch Road, Railroad Flat Road, as well as others. PG&E continues power restoration efforts. Current County and City Road impacts are: […]

Road Closure Tree Work Chinook Way Dorrington 1/12/23 – 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Road Closure Tree Work Chinook Way Dorrington 1/12/23 – 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Dorrington, CA…Road Closure Tree Work Chinook Way, Dorrington, 1/12/23 – 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Please be advised that there will be a complete road closure at 2810 Chinook Way, Dorrington on Thursday, January 12, 2023. Please follow designated detour route and follow instructions provided by on site personnel. If you have any questions regarding […]

State Route 140 Temporarily Closed in Merced River Canyon

State Route 140 Temporarily Closed in Merced River Canyon

Mariposa, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltans) has temporarily closed State Route 140 in the Merced River Canyon area of Mariposa County from approximately Colorado Road above Midpines to Yosemite Cedar Lodge in El Portal due to multiple mudslides that have made the road impassable. Crews are working to remove mud and debris, and clear […]

Mother Nature May Let Us See The Sun on Thursday During Her Groundwater Level Recovery Program

Mother Nature May Let Us See The Sun on Thursday During Her Groundwater Level Recovery Program

Arnold, CA…Detailed NWS forecast for West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada. Today, At lower elevations, heavy rain showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms early in the morning, then heavy rain showers, heavy snow showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms in the late morning and afternoon. At higher elevations, heavy snow showers and heavy rain […]

Your Discounts Await at Arnold Discount Market! Another Shipment Awaits! Shop Local & Save!

Your Discounts Await at Arnold Discount Market!  Another Shipment Awaits!  Shop Local & Save!

Arnold, CA…We are a small family-owned business who provide prepackaged foods a second chance. We offer discounts on the original retailed prices of name brand and high-quality products that are typically found in Big Chain Stores like Safeway, Save Mart, Target, and CVS. We do not sell expired food, only best by dated items. These […]

Railroad Flat, Murphys Grade & Mountain Ranch Roads Closed this Morning

Railroad Flat, Murphys Grade & Mountain Ranch Roads Closed this Morning

Arnold, CA….The storm is taking its toll on local roads this morning. Those needing attention before traffic can flow again are Murphys Grade, Railroad Flat & Mountain Ranch Road. Details are below. The severe storms continue, causing significant damage to the local infrastructure and resulting in the closure of several roads. The affected roads were […]

Calaveras Supervisors Selecting Board Chair, Vice Chair & 2023 Workload Begins in Earnest

Calaveras Supervisors Selecting Board Chair, Vice Chair & 2023 Workload Begins in Earnest

San Andreas, CA…Calaveras Supervisors Selecting Board Chair & Vice Chair & 2023 Workload Begins in Earnest today. The full agenda is below… Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting 1/10/2023 8:00 AM Board of Supervisors Chambers 891 Mountain Ranch Road   San Andreas, CA 95249 Downloads:  Agenda  Agenda Packet  Video Call to Order Roll Call Closed Session Agenda 1. Pursuant […]

The Columbia Jazz Artist Series Returns!

The Columbia Jazz Artist Series Returns!

Murphys, CA…The Columbia Jazz Artist Series Returns! This program invites professional jazz artists to perform with local musicians. The Columbia Jazz Artist Series kicks off their 2023 season with a Saturday, January 14, 2023 performance at 2 p.m. at the newly renovated Murphys Creek Theatre. Guitarist Johnny Valdes will be the featured artist performing with […]

Distemper Found in Tuolumne County

Distemper Found in Tuolumne County

Sonora, CA…Tuolumne County has had confirmed cases of the deadly virus: distemper. Puppies and dogs most often become infected through airborne exposure (through sneezing or coughing) to the virus from an infected dog or wild animal. The virus can also be transmitted by shared food and water bowls and equipment. All dogs are at risk […]

Traffic Update….Male Pedestrian Screaming & Walking in Roadway on Watertown Road

Traffic Update….Male Pedestrian Screaming & Walking in Roadway on Watertown Road

Valley Springs, CA…This afternoon a traffic hazard was reported on Watertown Road. Upon investigation, it was found that a male pedestrian was screaming and walking in the lanes of traffic. Emergency units were promptly dispatched to the scene. Upon arriving, the responding officers found the male pedestrian agitated and continuing to shout. They immediately worked […]

Bay Area Rotary Club Sponsors, Creates, Debuts Film about Family Who Hid Jews During Nazi Occupation

Bay Area Rotary Club Sponsors, Creates, Debuts Film about Family Who Hid Jews During Nazi Occupation

Mokelumne Hill, CA…Mokelumne Hill resident Irene Perbal knows a thing or two about history, having lived through nearly 90 years of it so far; and a portion of it during one of humanity’s darkest periods. It was 1940s Amsterdam. You could trust no one. The city was full of those whose hearts were with the […]

Jacqueline Ann Eaton (Jackie) Passed Away at 80 Years Old on November 18th

Jacqueline Ann Eaton (Jackie) Passed Away at 80 Years Old on November 18th

Arnold, CA…Jackie Eaton Was 80 years old when she died peacefully in her sleep on Friday, November 18, 2022. She is survived by Karen Eaton, Debbie (Dan) Shipp as well as her two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was also survived by her younger brother Richard and her four Nieces and two nephews.            Jackie […]

Public Works Working to Keep Roads Clear & Delivers 19 Tons of Sand & Bags to 12 Locations Around County

Public Works Working to Keep Roads Clear & Delivers 19 Tons of Sand & Bags to 12 Locations Around County

San Andreas & Angels Camp, CA…County and City road crews are working around the clock to keep roadways open and sandbag locations stocked. To date, nearly 200 tons of sand has been deployed. Current County and City Road impacts are: Baldwin Lane to SR26 to Berkesey, Valley Springs CA – undetermined date, White Road @ […]

Hey Good People! 14″ of New Snow Overnight at Bear Valley! (Update…Bear Valley Closed Today)

Hey Good People!  14″ of New Snow Overnight at Bear Valley! (Update…Bear Valley Closed Today)

Bear Valley, CA…Hey Good People! 14″ of new snow has fallen overnight as the 3rd AR event takes a foot hold. Winds have also increased with 40mph being registered. Today, a warm air mass looks to move through raising snow levels up to around the 7000′ sometime around 7-8am.This will produce heavy wet snowfall and […]

Sender’s Market Weekly Ad & Grocery Specials Jan 4 – 10th! Shop Local & Save!

Sender’s Market Weekly Ad & Grocery Specials Jan 4 – 10th! 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 Returns with a Vengeance Next Few Days! Forecasts, Winter Storm, Flood & Wind Warnings Below.

Winter Returns with a Vengeance Next Few Days!  Forecasts, Winter Storm, Flood & Wind Warnings Below.

Arnold, CA…Detailed NWS forecast for the West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada. Today, Mostly cloudy. Breezy. At lower elevations, a slight chance of rain early in the morning. A chance of rain and snow late in the morning, then a chance of heavy snow showers and a slight chance of rain showers early in the afternoon. […]

Calaveras County Opens Warming Centers & Seeks Damage Reports

Calaveras County Opens Warming Centers & Seeks Damage Reports

San Andreas, CA…The County announced that they will be staffing a warming center at the San Andreas Library located at 1299 Gold Hunter Rd., San Andreas CA. The center will be open from 9AM to 5PM beginning Saturday January 7, 2023 through Tuesday January 10, 2023. The Arnold and Murphys branch libraries will be open […]

Hey Good People! 220 Inches of Pure Mountain Fun So Far this Season! Come Up and Play!

Hey Good People!  220 Inches of Pure Mountain Fun So Far this Season!  Come Up and Play!

Bear Valley, CA…Hey Good People! So…The system arriving today has a warm front which is helping the surface gradient hand to tighten up bringing winds on average in the upper 20’s and gusting into the mid to upper 30’s today. 1-3″ of snow is expected to fall today then later this evening things ram up […]

Calaveras County Board of Supervisors Ratifies Local State of Emergency & Seeks Damage Information

Calaveras County Board of Supervisors Ratifies Local State of Emergency & Seeks Damage Information

San Andreas, CA…Today, the Calaveras County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to ratify the December 31, 2022 Calaveras County Office of Emergency Services Local Emergency Proclamation. Additionally, the County and the City are working together to identify and assist businesses and residents with storm damaged properties. It is extremely important that owners or renters of […]

Reach Your 2023 Fitness Goals with T-Fit & Fitness Pro Rob Tenerowicz

Reach Your 2023 Fitness Goals with T-Fit & Fitness Pro Rob Tenerowicz

Vallecito, CA…Local One on One or Group Training with Fitness Pro Rob Tenerowicz will help you reach your Fitness Goals.  It’s never too late to enjoy the benefits of a strength and conditioning program.  Men and women of any age, and any experience level (even if none) can benefit.  No gym membership required – train […]

Re-Elected Sheriff DiBasilio Begins His Next Term

Re-Elected Sheriff DiBasilio Begins His Next Term

San Andreas, CA…Today re-elected Calaveras County Sheriff Rick DiBasilio was joined by friends, family, members of the Sheriff’s Office and dignitaries to observe him during a ceremonial swearing in ceremony for his next term. With his wife by his side, the oath was administered by Undersheriff Rachelle Whiting. Sheriff DiBasilio was first appointed to office […]