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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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
Mi-Wuk Village, CA… Harold N. Raymond III 11/5/1951 – 8/13/2021. Harold Raymond, 69, of Mi-Wuk Village, passed away on Friday, August 13, 2021 at Adventist Health Sonora. Arrangements entrusted to Sierra Cremation & Burial Service. www.sierracremationservice.com
Soulsbyville, CA… Joan Whittington 4/1/1940 – 8/15/2021. Joan Whittington, 81, of Soulsbyville, passed away on Sunday, August 15, 2021 at her home. Arrangements entrusted to Sierra Cremation & Burial Service. www.sierracremationservice.com
Groveland, CA… Shane S. Johnson 7/24/1994 – 8/16/2021. Shane Johnson, 27, of Groveland, passed away on Monday, August 16, 2021 at Adventist Health Sonora. Arrangements entrusted to Sierra Cremation & Burial Service. www.sierracremationservice.com
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
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
San Andreas, CA…Ames was stopped at the posted stop sign, facing east on Magers Way, waiting to turn left onto northbound SR-49. CHP Officer Cooper was traveling south on SR-49 north of Magers Way at 55 miles per hour in a marked patrol vehicle. Ames drove forward and entered the traffic lane, directly into the […]
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 […]
Columbia, CA…We had the chance to swing by Columbia last month to see what the 2021 version of the Big Band Street Dance. This event has become a must attend calendar event for many. Everyone puts on their dancing shoes and enjoyed the music at the Big Band Street Dance! Some were in everyday wear […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Murphys, CA…Every Thursday evening all summer long The Watering Hole is the place to be from 5-7pm. The Watering Hole A formally-trained Chef, Jason has cooked and owned restaurants for the past 25 years. As an avid home brewer and a lover of Bière Cuisine, Jason’s lifelong dream has been to create a Beer Bar […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
Angels Camp & Murphys, CA…Our Weekly Meat, Produce, Deli, Cheese and Bakery Specials! Angels Food and Sierra Hills Markets Weekly Ad Aug 18 ~ Aug 24. Shop Local ~ Buy Local Quality Food and Hometown Service!
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 […]
Arnold, CA…Important announcement from the Arts Council! We are sorry to announce the Wednesday, August 18 concert at White Pines Lake in Arnold/White Pines has been canceled. Our regrets and apologies! We’ll see you next year!
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Lake Alpine, CA…Traffic Update….Big Rig Blocking Lanes Near Hwy 4 & Highland Lake Road Incident: 00375 Type: Traffic Hazard Location: Sr4 / Highland Lake Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.547731 -119.835393 Detail Information 5:55 PM 1 [2] BIG RIG 1125 THE WHOLE RDWY Unit Information 6:07 PM 2 Unit Enroute 6:07 PM 1 Unit Assigned
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 […]
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 […]