Angels Camp, CA…Join us for the 21st season of the Angels Camp Farmers Market! Come shop local, enjoy great music, and celebrate community with us in Utica Park. Sponsored by the Angels Camp Business Association, the market returns to our beloved Utica Park with the same vibrant atmosphere our community has come to love—featuring local […]
Murphys, CA…Legendary hitmakers Air Supply and Little River Band will bring an unforgettable night of classic hits to Ironstone Amphitheatre on Friday, August 7, 2026, with John Waite starting the show. Showtime is 6:30 PM. With a lineup filled with timeless songs and decades of chart success, this special evening at Ironstone Amphitheatre will bring […]
Angels Camp, CA…Today’s operations will focus on making structures impacted by the fire safe, mopping up some areas of the fire, and removing possible hazards. Air and ground resources will be working together to suppress any hot spots. Gann Fire 40% Contained 10,374 Acres 1 County: Calaveras Esri, Vantor, Earthstar Geographics, and the GIS User […]
Angels Camp, CA…The Angels Camp Police Department would like to advise motorists that heavier than normal traffic may be experienced on Main Street during the following hours: – 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. These delays are due to fire crews and first responders traveling between the Emergency Operations Center […]
San Andreas, CA…Gann Fire – Community Update 08/06/2026 – 1:00 P.M. The Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office of Emergency Services (OES) is continuing to monitor the Gann Fire, which originated near Hogan Dam Road and Gann Road, south of New Hogan Lake. As previously reported, our priorities remain the same: protecting lives, property, and our communities […]
San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office is continuing to support the ongoing response to the fire that began on August 3rd, 2026, in the area of Hogan Dam Road and Gann Road, south of New Hogan Lake. CAL FIRE Law Enforcement remains the lead agency responsible for determining the origin and cause of the […]
Angels Camp, CA…They are getting the upper hand on the Gann. Just a hunch but possibly later today you may start to see some mandatory evacuations dropped to warnings. Weather is another battle they are fighting as humidity recovery at night over the fire has been next to nothing and any ignition has a chance […]
Angels Camp, CA…At Frogtown, Gann Incident – Operations Briefing – 08-06-26.
Angels Camp & Murphys, CA…Angels Food & Sierra Hills Markets Weekly Ad August 5 ~ Aug 11! Shop Local & Save!! Grocery, Meat, Deli, Produce & Lots of Local Wines! 100’s More Items on Sale Throughout the Store! Angels Food Market, started by Harry Croshaw, has been serving the Calaveras community since 1935. Glen, Harry’s […]
San Andreas, CA…CAL FIRE Law Enforcement Officers arrested Herbert Wayne Smith, 65, of Valley Springs, on Monday, August 3, 2026, following an origin and cause investigation into the Gann Fire in Calaveras County. The investigation determined that Smith was responsible for recklessly causing the Gann Fire, which ignited on August 3, 2026, in a rural […]
San Andreas, CA…CAL FIRE Law Enforcement Officers arrested Herbert Wayne Smith, 65, of Valley Springs, on Monday, August 3, 2026, following an origin and cause investigation into the Gann Fire in Calaveras County. The investigation determined that Smith was responsible for recklessly causing the Gann Fire, which ignited on August 3, 2026, in a rural […]
San Andreas, CA…(Acerage Updated) The Gann Fire is now 9,363.4 acres. The good news is we are starting to see containment numbers. They tend to be conservative on these so if they are saying 10% there is a good chance they have a handle on much more of the Gann’s perimeter than this. The cavalry […]
Arnold, CA…Big Trees Market Weekly Ad with Grocery, Produce, Meat & Deli Specials Through August 11th! Shop Local & Save!! Big Trees Market is working hard to keep the shelves stocked for you! Part of your community for generations. Click on an image below for full sized version.
San Andreas, CA…The latest from CAL-FIRE TCU on the Gann Fire. “The fire is now at 6,495 acres. CAL FIRE Incident Management Team 6 has been assigned to the Gann Fire in Calaveras County to support the CAL FIRE Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit and ongoing suppression efforts. Firefighters are faced with hot temperatures and steep terrain. The […]
San Andreas, CA…Gann Fire – Community Update, The Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office of Emergency Services (OES) is continuing to monitor the Gann Fire, which originated near Hogan Dam Road and Gann Road, south of New Hogan Lake. As of approximately 10:59 A.M., the fire is estimated at approximately 3,759 acres. There are several updated EVACUATION […]
San Andreas, CA…No word yet on extent of damage to Bear Mountain Communication Equipment. As many of you have noticed the fire cameras went down at 7:31am this morning. This was probably not just due to a power outage as most of these systems have battery backup that should be good for 24 – 48 […]
San Andreas, CA….The Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office of Emergency Services (OES) is continuing to monitor the Gann Fire, which originated near Hogan Dam Road and Gann Road, south of New Hogan Lake. Our priorities remain the same: working together through Unified Command with CAL FIRE, local fire departments, and our emergency response partners to protect […]
San Andreas, CA…CAL-FIRE’s mapping tools are pretty incredible now. Click the image below to not only seen the mapping but you can track the air assets assigned to the fire in real time by their location, altitude, etc.
San Andreas, CA…Pool Station Road is Now Closed Between San Andreas & Copperopolis due to the Gann Fire. Pool Station Rd is CLOSED between Hwy49 and Hwy4 due to the Gann Fire in Calaveras County. This closure now includes Church Hill Rd (access onto Pool Station) and Russell Rd (access onto Pool Station). If you […]
Valley Springs, CA…A quick look at PG&E’s outage map and about 200 customers in the fire area are now without power.
Valley Springs, CA…The Gann Fire has now scorched 3,000 plus acres. No update on structures lost if any but the Bear Mountain Communication towers are in the fire’s path and the fire cameras are already off line and have been for a couple of hours at least. In the photos below you have a shot […]
Valley Springs, CA…Morning Update from CAL-FIRE TCU…”Firefighters worked tirelessly overnight attacking the fire from the ground and air. Although the fire has grown to 2,100 acres evacuation orders were unchanged overnight. There’s still a moderate rate of spread and 0% containment however, additional resources are still responding to the area for dayshift.” Date Started 08/03/2026 […]
Valley Springs, CA…Alert. The American Red Cross has opened an evacuation shelter for community members displaced by the Gann Fire. Shelter Location: Jenny Lind Veterans Memorial Hall 300 W Daphne Street Valley Springs, CA 95252 Red Cross volunteers will provide safe shelter, water, meals, emotional support and additional resources to evacuees impacted by the wildfire. […]
Valley Springs, CA…(CALCO OES: Mandatory evacuations for zones 147, 109, 139, 110 for vegetation fire that started in the area of Hogan Dam Rd south of Lake Hogan ) The Gann fire is now 310 acres per Air Attack. Additional resources ordered & will work through the night to get ahead of the fire. From […]
Sonora, CA…Mr. Scott Jack Cunningham July 7, 1954 ~ July 23, 2026 (age 72). Scott Jack Cunningham, 72, passed away on July 23, 2026. Online condolences can be made at https://www.dieboldfuneral.com/. Funeral arrangements were trusted to Angels Memorial Chapel, 1071 S Main Street PO Box 944 Angels Camp, CA 95222, (209) 736-4552. To send flowers […]
Angels Camp & Murphys, CA…Angels Food & Sierra Hills Markets Weekly Ad July 29 ~ August 4! Shop Local & Save!! Grocery, Meat, Deli, Produce & Lots of Local Wines! 100’s More Items on Sale Throughout the Store! Angels Food Market, started by Harry Croshaw, has been serving the Calaveras community since 1935. Glen, Harry’s […]
Arnold, CA…Big Trees Market Weekly Ad with Grocery, Produce, Meat & Deli Specials Through August 5th! Shop Local & Save!! Big Trees Market is working hard to keep the shelves stocked for you! Part of your community for generations. Click on an image below for full sized version.
Arnold, CA…Chapel in the Pines is an Evangelical Covenant church located in the Sierra Nevada mountain community of Arnold. Arnold is an attraction for many visitors due to the many recreation opportunities, such as Big Trees State Park, Bear Valley Ski Resort, Lake Alpine, Ebbetts Pass, and more. Our essential beliefs are summed up in […]
Arnold, CA…FOOD TRUCK & BBQ VENDORS WANTED! 🔥🌲! Ready to bring your amazing food to one of Arnold’s newest gathering spots? We’re looking for an energetic, friendly, and delicious Food Truck, BBQ, Taco, Pizza, Sandwich, Coffee, Dessert, or Specialty Food Vendor to join our beautifully remodeled property in the heart of Arnold! ✨ What We […]
Arnold, CA…Odds are that you like the majority of Americans believe the American Dream is in serious trouble. For the first time in our Nation’s history the majority believe the traditional American Dream is no longer attainable. The founding idea and promise of America is life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness! After 250 years […]
