Sonora, CA…If you need NON emergency assistance or information, please do not contact Dispatch. Call 209-533-5151. **UPDATE 5:11PM** Fire at 81 acres, and holding within Fire’s containment lines. All evacuation orders and advisories remain in place. **UPDATE 4:59 PM** For information regarding staging or evacuating to Westside Pavilion, please call 209-206-8010 **UPDATE 4:37PM** Fire evacuation […]
Dorrington, CA…Help Stickeen return home. He doesn’t leave the yard. He is an older Border collie with weird almost hairless tail that looks sort of weird and curly. Please return to 209-795-2847 Missing from Dorrington Summit Level road. We are so upset.
Vallecito, CA…The Airola Fire is now currently at 700 acres and is 25% contained. Evacuation Orders: As of 8pm this evening, all Evacuation Orders issued for the Airola Fire will be downgraded to an Evacuation Warning. All other Evacuation Warnings will remain in place. Please refer to the Evacuation Order and Warnings Map on our […]
Sonora, CA…If you need non-emergency assistance, please do not call our dispatch center. Instead, please call 209-533-5151** **UPDATE 3:30 pm** Evacuations for City of Sonora from W. of Stockton Rd to W of S. Washington St. Including all roads in between. This includes all downtown hotels on Stockton and S Washington **UPDATE 2:22pm** Evacuation Advisories […]
San Andreas, CA…Calaveras OES has activated an Emergency Operations Center (EOC) for the Airola Fire, which started near the Parrot’s Ferry Bridge on the Calaveras County side of the North Fork of the Stanislaus River at approximately 2:59pm, August 25, 2021. The fire made a hard run up slope from the river, and is currently […]
Grizzly Flats, CA…Update to Evacuation Orders, Warnings, and Road Closures is Effective Immediately for El Dorado and Alpine Counties Road Closures: The Highway 50 closure has been extended East to Meyers (Highway 50 and Highway 89 junction). Evacuation Routes: Residents evacuating the area should use Highway 50 East. Evacuation Order: El Dorado County From Twin […]
Vallecito CA…On 8-25-21 at about 3:30 PM Vallecito area was placed under mandatory evacuation orders due to a rapidly spreading wildfire originating near the Parrots Ferry Bridge. Calaveras County deputies, Angels Camp police officers, and California State Parks officers responded to evacuate residents. Once the evacuation was completed they began patrolling the evacuated areas for […]
Grizzly Flat, CA…Throughout the evening hours and overnight, the fire remained active in the Northeast with most growth occurring in Divisions I and J. Critical fuel conditions, steep and rugged terrain still present a challenge for crews. Firefighters are continuing with the firing operations in Divisions A and W to help strengthen control lines. Winds […]
Vallecito, CA…Great, Great work by firefighters on the ground and in the air!!! They checked a fire that if it had established itself in the Stanislaus drainage and started crawling uphill could have easily been as destructive as the Caldor fire is to our north. The latest from CAL FIRE TCU follows..”Firefighters observed extreme fire […]
Arnold, CA…Jill and the Giants at Moose Lodge this Saturday, the 28th. 6:30 to 9:30 pm.
Vallecito, CA…Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office Airola Fire 8:00pm update: There is no update on acreage at this time. Last report was between 700-1000 acres. Fire is still listed at 0% containment. Evacuation Order for the Vallecito area is still in affect and expected to remain throughout the night. The surrounding area of Murphys and Douglas […]
Vallecito, CA…Click on the image below to go to the Calaveras County Evacuation Map too. Active events are displayed both in the map and at the right in the “Active Evacuation Summary Pane”. The “Active Evacuation Summary Pane” provides a count of active events contained in the current map extent. In the event of an […]
Vallecito, CA…The latest from Calaveras County Public Health Division…Information about evacuation shelters and animal centers currently open for those affected by the #AirolaFire
Vallecito, CA…The latest from the Calaveras Sheriff’s Office…Mark Twain Elementary School is an evacuation center. 5:30pm Incident Alert and Evacuation Orders. A wildland fire started around 3:30 pm in the Stanislaus River Canyon near the Parrots Ferry Bridge in Calaveras County. The fire is currently approximately 750 acres. The following areas are under immediate evacuation […]
Vallecito, CA…Firefighters on ground and air are doing an amazing job on the Airola Fire. In our 16 plus years covering fires around here we now focus on smoke output and heat. This one is too new for a heat map but when you look at the fire progression on the Alert Wildfire cameras the […]
Amador County, CA…Amador County Public Health reports 139 more cases of COVID-19 and 3 additional deaths since last Tuesday’s update, bringing the total laboratory confirmed case count to 2,485. The community members who passed were 2 males, one in their 40s, another in his 60s, and 1 female in her 70s. The current cases include […]
Murphys, CA…25% Off End of Summer Sale August 18 – 29!! No other discounts or promotions accepted with the 25% Off Sale. Shop Local & Save!!! New Arrivals Weekly, Garden & Gardening Gifts, Orchids, Gift Cards, Yard Art & More. Dave Wilson bare root trees and fruit bare root trees. Apples, apricots, peaches, pears, persimmons […]
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 […]
Arnold, CA…Big Trees Market is working hard to keep the shelves stocked for you! They have also implemented enhanced safety, cleaning and social distancing procedures in the store. These include plastic shields between staff and public in the checkstands. Click on an image below for full sized version.
Angels Camp & Murphys, CA…Our Weekly Meat, Produce, Deli, Cheese and Bakery Specials! Angels Food and Sierra Hills Markets Weekly Ad Aug 25 ~ Aug 31. Shop Local ~ Buy Local Quality Food and Hometown Service!
Grizzly Flats, CA…The fire was active in the early portion of the day due to the inversion layer lifting rapidly. The Northeast side of the fire saw the most movement towards Hwy 50 and Twin Bridges aided by up canyon winds and spotting distances up to a half mile away. In areas that were in […]
Arnold, CA…Super stoked to have Stardogs back at the Bistro Espresso for #TacoTuesday 8/24 ⏰ 6-8pm! Remember to #Shoplocal at all the fine strides right here in @cedar_center_arnold_ca ! @bistro_creamery @fine.things.arnold @peddlersmarket2018 @timberhomestore @dogwoodrestaurant #livemusic #tacos #ilovetacos #tacotuesday #familytime
Jamestown, CA… Richard “Dick” Grundmeier 8/6/1934 – 8/20/2021. Richard “Dick” Grundmeier, 87, of Jamestown, passed away on Friday, August 20, 2021 at his home. Arrangements entrusted to Sierra Cremation & Burial Service. www.sierracremationservice.com
Twaine Harte, CA… Deseree D. Branscum 2/10/1983 – 8/5/2021. Deseree D. Branscum, 38, of Twain Harte, passed away on Thursday, August 5, 2021 in Twain Harte. Arrangements entrusted to Sierra Cremation & Burial Service. www.sierracremationservice.com
Columbia, CA… Mary O’Neill 6/1/1930 – 8/20/2021. Mary O’Neill, 91, of Columbia, passed away on Friday, August 20, 2021 at her home. Arrangements entrusted to Sierra Cremation & Burial Service. www.sierracremationservice.com
Angels Camp, CA…Bret Harte HSD: Bus Driver Class, Sept 7-17, 2021. If interested, contact Transportation Director 209-736-2067 or email: rporovich@bhuhsd.k12.ca.us. “EOE.” Bret Harte UHSD: Accepting applications for Substitute Utility Workers and Substitute Special Ed. Paraprofessionals (Aides). $19.79 p/hr (Utility), $17.49 p/hr (Para). Closing date: Until filled. Apply online: www.bhuhsd-ca.schoolloop.com; call (209) 736-8340. “EOE”
San Andreas, CA… Meet Victor, an adorable black and white tuxedo kitten named for the upside down “V” on his forehead. An older kitten, Victor is as sweet as they come and guaranteed to steal your heart. He adores absolutely everyone and follows visitors around his communal room like a puppy as if to say, […]
Amador County, CA… Amador County Public Health reports 132 more cases of COVID-19 and 1 additional death since the August 10th, 2021 update, bringing the total laboratory confirmed case count to 2,341. The community member who passed was a female in her 60s. The current cases include 67 males and 65 females; 30 children under […]
Jackson, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) recently completed a project to enhance pedestrian safety, mobility and accessibility on State Route 88 and Route 49 in the town of Jackson in Amador County. The project installed and upgraded curb ramps, sidewalks, and driveways, provided accessible asphalt concrete shoulders, as well as accessible pedestrian signals and […]
San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors are back in action today. They will receive an update on the local battle against Covid and then Cannabis taxation policy is the focus of the bulk of the meeting. The full agenda is below. Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting 8/24/2021 8:00 AM Board of Supervisors Chambers […]
