Dignity Health and Anthem Reach New Agreement in California

Dignity Health and Anthem Reach New Agreement in California

San Andreas, CA…Dignity Health and Anthem Blue Cross (Anthem) announced that they have reached agreement on a new, multi-year contract that allows Anthem-insured patients to maintain in network access to Dignity Health services, facilities and providers. The new agreement is retroactive to July 15, the date the previous contract expired, and any care received since […]

Cal Trans Traffic Advisory on Hwy 4 and Hwy 26

Cal Trans Traffic Advisory on Hwy 4 and Hwy 26

Calaveras County, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform various operations next week on State Routes 4 and 26. Work is scheduled to occur as follows: Route 4 • Crews will continue drainage work from Pennsylvania Gulch Road to Mitchler Street from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. beginning Monday, August 23, through Friday, August […]

Caldor Fire August 20th AM Update, 73,415 Acres, 6,905 Structures Threatened, 104 Destroyed, 1,118 Total Personnel

Caldor Fire August 20th AM Update, 73,415 Acres, 6,905 Structures Threatened, 104 Destroyed, 1,118 Total Personnel

Grizzly Flat, CA…Throughout the night there was active fire with short range spotting and rollout was still occurring in steep drainages from fire weakened timber. With historic drought conditions there is heavy dead and down fuels through the fire area. Northern California remains under fuels and fire behavior advisory. Due to ongoing damage assessment of […]

Zachary Luchetti 1973 – 2021

Zachary Luchetti 1973 – 2021

Murphys, CA… Zachary Luchetti 10/13/1973 – 8/18/2021. Zachary Luchetti, 47, of Murphys, passed away on Wednesday, August 18, 2021 at his home. Arrangements entrusted to Sierra Cremation & Burial Service – Calaveras. www.sierracremationservice.com

Carl Ermert 1940 – 2021

Carl Ermert 1940 – 2021

Twain Harte, CA… Carl Ermert 11/5/1940 – 8/14/2021. Carl Ermert, 80, of Twain Harte, passed away on Saturday, August 14, 2021 at Adventist Health Sonora. Arrangements entrusted to Sierra Cremation & Burial Service. www.sierracremationservice.com

Betty J. Miller 1940 – 2021

Betty J. Miller 1940 – 2021

Copperopolis, CA… Betty J. Miller 6/28/1940 – 8/14/2021. Betty J. Miller, 81, of Copperopolis, passed away on Saturday, August 14, 2021 at her home. Arrangements entrusted to Sierra Cremation & Burial Service – Calaveras. www.sierracremationservice.com

Local Pro Choice Parents, Students & Community Members Addressed Bret Harte District Board

Local Pro Choice Parents, Students & Community Members Addressed Bret Harte District Board

Angels Camp, CA…As local school districts weigh virus concerns against personal freedoms a group of parents, students & community members demonstrated along Hwy 49 and then took their concerns inside to let the Bret Harte District Board know that they believe the health choices should be left up to the individuals. They told us before […]

Caldor Fire Amador County Evacuation Warnings

Caldor Fire Amador County Evacuation Warnings

Jackson, CA…Evacuation Warnings have been issued for the following areas south of the El Dorado-Amador County line from: • Shenandoah Road at the Amador County line west through the River Pines community, continuing west on Shenandoah Road to Ostrom Road. • South on Ostrom Road to Jibboom Street, west on Jibboom Street to Fiddletown Road. […]

Senders Market Ace Hardware August Red Hot Buys!

Senders Market Ace Hardware August Red Hot Buys!

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 […]

The 2021 Angels Camp Farmers Market Continues on Through September!

The 2021 Angels Camp Farmers Market Continues on Through September!

Angels Camp, CA…The Angels Camp Certified Farmers Market is located downtown Angels Camp at Utica Park, off Main Street. Find them Friday evenings from 5pm to dusk, thru September. Fill up the fridge with local foods- because they taste better, are healthier, last longer, and promote a sustainable local economy! At Utica Park they welcome […]

The 4th Annual San Andreas Rotary Wine, Cheese & Olive Festival is August 21st!!

The 4th Annual San Andreas Rotary Wine, Cheese & Olive Festival is August 21st!!

Valley Springs, CA…The 4th Annual San Andreas Rotary Wine, Cheese & Olive Festival is August 21st! Don’t Miss It!! Jim Bataglia of Mineral Wines – Best Red Wine WC&O 2019 Rob & Sheri Hendriks of Aloria Winery – Best White Wine WC&O 2019 Christine Moulton of Olive Crush Farms – Best Olive Oil WC&O 2019 […]

Trifilo Garden Center’s End of Summer Sale!! 25% Off Through August 29th!!! Shop Local & Save!!

Trifilo Garden Center’s End of Summer Sale!!  25% Off Through August 29th!!!  Shop Local & Save!!

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 […]

Sender’s Market’s Weekly Ad & Grocery Specials Through August 24th! Shop Local & Save!

Sender’s Market’s Weekly Ad & Grocery Specials Through August 24th! 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 […]

Big Trees Market Weekly Ad & Grocery Specials Through August 24th! Shop Local & Save!!

Big Trees Market Weekly Ad & Grocery Specials Through August 24th! Shop Local & Save!!

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.

The Caldor Fire Morning Update, 53,772 Acres, 0% Contained & 242 Total Personnel

The Caldor Fire Morning Update, 53,772 Acres, 0% Contained & 242 Total Personnel

Grizzly Flats, CA…The Caldor Fire continued to experience unprecedented fire behavior and growth due to extremely dry fuels pushed by the south west winds. A red flag warning is still in effect for the fire area through 8:00 PM tonight with winds switching to the northeast. These winds, combined with low humidity and extremely dry […]

Caldor Fire Prompts Emergency Closure of the Eldorado National Forest

Caldor Fire Prompts Emergency Closure of the Eldorado National Forest

Placerville, CA…In response to the extreme fire behavior demonstrated by the Caldor Fire, and risks to public and firefighter safety, Forest Supervisor Jeff Marsolais has issued an emergency forest closure of all National Forest System lands, roads, and trails within the Eldorado National Forest. The forest-wide closure — Forest Order No. 03-21-14 – will be in effect […]

Caldor Fire Evacuations Underway from Hwy 88 to Pollock Pines on Hwy 50

Caldor Fire Evacuations Underway from Hwy 88 to Pollock Pines on Hwy 50

Pollock Pines, CA…Caldor Fire Evacuation Information Update 8/17/21 at 1PM. The new Evacuation Center is set up at the Cameron Park CSD at 2502 Country Club Drive, in Cameron Park. We are transitioning away from the Diamond Springs Fireman’s Hall. There will be additional shelters open soon. If you have not signed up for Code […]

Air Quality Advisory issued by Calaveras Public Health and the Calaveras County Air Pollution Control District

Air Quality Advisory issued by Calaveras Public Health and the Calaveras County Air Pollution Control District

San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Health Officer and Calaveras County Air Pollution Control District are issuing a joint air quality advisory to notify the public of the potential for poor air quality conditions primarily due to smoke from the Dixie Fire in Plumas County and the Caldor Fire in El Dorado County. This advisory shall […]