Here is Your Chance to Move to the Sierra Foothills!

Here is Your Chance to Move to the Sierra Foothills!

Mokelumne Hill, CA…Here is your chance to move to the Sierra Foothills! Beautiful views around this 5 acre level property. This top of line manufactured home with spacious floor plan. Home is a 3 bedroom 3 bath. Large open kitchen, breakfast bar and dining room. Large deck with electric retractable awning. Outdoor sensor lights on […]

Tamarack Fire Daily Update, Tuesday, July 20. Virtual Fire Meeting Tonight at 6pm

Tamarack Fire Daily Update, Tuesday, July 20.  Virtual Fire Meeting Tonight at 6pm

Markleeville, CA…Special Notes: The Rocky Mountain Area Type 1 Incident Management Team assumed command of the fire at 6:00 a.m. this morning. Team members are mainly from Colorado, Wyoming, and South Dakota. Dan Dallas is Incident Commander. Please note that the Tamarack Fire phone numbers and social media links have changed. Please use the numbers […]

July 20 Operational Briefing from New Incident Management Team on Tamarack Fire

July 20 Operational Briefing from New Incident Management Team on Tamarack Fire

Markleeville, CA….Firefighters battled aggressive fire activity overnight, but were able to protect homes threatened in the Woodfords Community area. Pat Seekins, one of the Operations Section Chiefs with the Rocky Mountain Type 1 Incident Management Team, shares today’s plan for firefighters in this Operations Briefing.  #tamarackfire2021, 39,045 Acres, 0% Contained, 1,069 Personnel For more information […]

Alpine County Sheriff’s Office and El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office Providing Escorts Into Tamarack Burn Area

Alpine County Sheriff’s Office and El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office Providing Escorts Into Tamarack Burn Area

Markeleeville, CA…Alpine County Sheriff’s Office and El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office are providing escorts for residents located in the evacuation area to secure pets, papers and emergency items. Escorts will take place from 10 AM – 1 PM and 2 PM to 5 PM on July 20, 2021. Additional escorts on future dates will be […]

Calaveras Board of Supervisors are Back in Action Today

Calaveras Board of Supervisors are Back in Action Today

San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras Board of Supervisors are Back in Action Today. The full agenda is below… Board of Supervisors Special Meeting 7/20/2021 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 to Govt. Code § 54957.6: […]

Tamarack Fire Grows to 39,045 Acres, 1,069 Personnel, Fire Edging Towards State Line

Tamarack Fire Grows to 39,045 Acres, 1,069 Personnel, Fire Edging Towards State Line

Markleeville, CA…Current Activity: Efforts to use aircraft today get a more accurate acreage and location for the fire perimeter were unsuccessful due heavy smoke and afternoon thunderstorms that brought a small amount of rain to the area along with lightning. Wind from the thunderstorms increased fire activity, moving the fire to the northeast toward the […]

The Henry Fire Reaches 1,143 Acres & 38% Containment as of July 19th

The Henry Fire Reaches 1,143 Acres & 38% Containment as of July 19th

Bear Valley, CA…Summary: On June 24, 2021, a lightning storm ignited a fire in the Carson-Iceberg Wilderness northeast of Spicer Reservoir and southwest of Highland Lakes at the 7500 ft. elevation. Fire managers are utilizing a confine/contain strategy using ridges, creeks, trails, and natural barriers to confine and contain the fire and use suppression tactics […]

Tamarack Fire Causes Highway Closure on State Route 89 in Alpine County

Tamarack Fire Causes Highway Closure on State Route 89 in Alpine County

Alpine County, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has temporarily closed both the northbound and southbound directions of State Route 89 from the Route 88 junction in Woodfords to Route 4 due to the Tamarack Fire. In Mono County, Monitor Pass/Route 89 has been partially reopened, allowing motorists access to Route 89 from U.S. Highway […]

USFS Chose Not to Suppress the Tamarack Fire

USFS Chose Not to Suppress the Tamarack Fire

Markleeville, CA…From the USFS on July 10th…”The #TamarackFire burning in the Mokelumne wilderness was ignited July 4 from lightning. The tactical management decision is not to insert fire crews due to safety concerns, however, this is not an unresponsive approach. Smoke might be visible to Pacific Crest Trail hikers but the .25 acre fire is […]

Tamarack Fire Monday AM Update, 23,078 Acres, 796 Fire Personnel, 0% Containment

Tamarack Fire Monday AM Update, 23,078 Acres, 796 Fire Personnel, 0% Containment

Markleeville, CA…Current Activity: The fire is estimated at 23,078 acres with no containment reported. An infrared flight scheduled to fly the fire overnight was canceled due to smoke and weather conditions. Differences in reported acreage are due to estimates by crews on the ground. As soon as conditions allow, a mapping flight will be conducted […]

The 2021 Bear Valley Music Festival is July 23 – August 1st!

The 2021 Bear Valley Music Festival is July 23 – August 1st!

Bear Valley, CA…The 2021 Bear Valley Music Festival is July 23 – August 1st! Order your tickets now & make plans for your summer musical adventures in the California Alps. About Bear Valley CLICK HERE FOR DRIVING DIRECTIONS Bear Valley is located on Scenic Highway 4 in the heart of the Stanislaus National Forest–an area […]

Shop Local at Middleton’s Furniture & Appliances! Serving Your Essential Shopping Needs Since 1955!

Shop Local at Middleton’s Furniture & Appliances!  Serving Your Essential Shopping Needs Since 1955!

Angels Camp, CA…Middleton’s is Open Normal Hours During the COVID-19 Crisis for their Community. Browse Online, Call In Your Order & Get Fast, Free Delivery! When people buy from us, they don’t just get an appliance, piece of furniture or electronic; they become a member of our family, a family that is there for one […]

Middleton’s Furniture and Appliances is Hiring!

Middleton’s Furniture and Appliances is Hiring!

Angels Camp, CA…Middleton’s Furniture and Appliances in Angels Camp is looking for a Deliver/ Warehouse team member. Full time Tuesday through Saturday, days off Sunday and Monday. Just 6 basic requirements good customer service skills, must be able to lift 150 + pounds, work well with others, clean driving record, be able to drive an […]

The Trout Spot Is Your Destination For All Things Fly & Trout Fishing, Fishing Clothing, Gear, Decor & More!

The Trout Spot Is Your Destination For All Things Fly & Trout Fishing, Fishing Clothing, Gear, Decor & More!

Arnold, CA…The Trout Spot is a full service fly shop with all of the great products you can find at TheTroutSpot.com as well as guided fishing trips, casting and fly tying instruction. We will also be providing short walking excursions to some of our local waters later in the year for those of you who […]

Kioti Tractors & Off Road Vehicles from A1 Sharpening, Give Your Dirt Some Love!

Kioti Tractors & Off Road Vehicles from A1 Sharpening, Give Your Dirt Some Love!

San Andreas, CA…A-1 has been Serving Calaveras county, central California valley and surrounding areas since 2007. They offer full service repair and sales of tractors, mowers, trimmers, chainsaws, logsplitters, generators and rototillers. In addition, they provide sharpening service for chainsaws, mower blades and circular saw blades. They are located at 660 E. St. Charles St, […]

Tamarack Fire at 18,299 Acres, 517 Fire Personnel, 0% Containment as of Sunday Morning

Tamarack Fire at 18,299 Acres, 517 Fire Personnel, 0% Containment as of Sunday Morning

Markleeville, CA…Current Activity: The fire is estimated to have grown to 18,299 acres and is still 0% contained. There is a red flag warning today from 11 AM through tomorrow at 11 AM. There are thunderstorms predicted today in the afternoon that may cause erratic winds in the fire area. Today, firefighters will continue to […]

Tamarack Fire Forces Closure of Portion of Pacific Crest Trail

Tamarack Fire Forces Closure of Portion of Pacific Crest Trail

Markleevile, CA…The Tamarack Fire, burning in Alpine County in eastern California has led Forest officials on the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest to close a portion of the Pacific Crest Trail. The fire is burning northeast of the trail near Raymond Peak (around mile 1060) in the Pleasant Valley Creek area. The fire is 21,000 acres with […]

Sender’s Market’s Weekly Ad & Grocery Specials Through July 20th. Shop Local & Save!

Sender’s Market’s Weekly Ad & Grocery Specials Through July 20th. 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 […]

The Frozen Radicals Plays on the Lawn Sunday Afternoon at The Watering Hole

The Frozen Radicals Plays on the Lawn Sunday Afternoon at The Watering Hole

Murphys, CA…Free Sunday Afternoon Concerts at The Watering Hole from 1- 3pm all Summer Long. This Sunday The Frozen Radicals bring their musical talents to the lawn by the creek. Don’t miss it! BEER Enjoy a curated list of the world’s finest beers, ciders, and meads, from the most esoteric and hard to find to […]

Murphys Certified Farmers’ Market 2021

Murphys Certified Farmers’ Market 2021

Murphys, CA…Sundays 9am to 1pm, June 6 to October 31. Murphys Community Park, 585 Algiers Street. We offer the community access to fresh & healthy produce and products from local farmers right here in Calaveras County. Food that has traveled fewer miles is fresher, more nutritious and has greater flavor. Come to our market for […]

Tamarack Fire Evacuation Center Moved to Douglas County Senior Center

Tamarack Fire Evacuation Center Moved to Douglas County Senior Center

Markleeville, CA…Mandatory evacuations are in place for the following areas: Grover Hot Springs, Shay Creek, MarkleeVillage, Markleeville, Carson River Resort, & Poor Boy Road area, Wolf Creek Campground, Silver Creek Campground, ADDITIONALLY Sierra Pines, Upper and Lower Manzanita, Crystal Springs, Alpine Village, Diamond Valley Road and Hung-a-lel-ti are now under mandatory evacuations. “The Mesa” is […]

Tamarack Fire Burns Its Way to 21,000 Acres, O% Contained, 2 Structures Lost, Evacuation Center Moved to Nevada

Tamarack Fire Burns Its Way to 21,000 Acres, O% Contained, 2 Structures Lost, Evacuation Center Moved to Nevada

Markleeville, CA…Current Activity: Forced by gusty winds, critically dry fuels and low relative humidity the Tamarack Fire exhibited rapid rates of spread and an increase in fire behavior throughout the day. The fire is estimated to have grown to 21,000 acres today and is still 0% contained. The fire continues to burn in a northwesterly […]

Tamarack Fire Saturday AM Update…Now 6,600 Acres, 0% Contained, Portions of Hwys 89 & 4 Closed

Tamarack Fire Saturday AM Update…Now 6,600 Acres, 0% Contained, Portions of Hwys 89 & 4 Closed

Markleeville, CA…The Tamarack Fire burned actively through the night and has consumed 6,600 acres. The fire continues to burn in a northerly direction backing towards Highway 89 south of Markleeville towards the Carson River. The fire is 0% contained. Highway 89 is closed at the intersection of Highway 4 and 89. Highway 4 is currently open west of the Highway 89 […]