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 […]
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
Sonora, CA…James W. Creeks 5/11/1948 – 8/12/2021. James W. Creeks, 73, of Sonora, passed away on Thursday, August 12, 2021 at Adventist Health Sonora. Arrangements entrusted to Sierra Cremation & Burial Service. www.sierracremationservice.com
Lake Alpine, CA…Traffic Update….Possible Injury Collision Near Hwy 4 & West Lake Alpine Road Incident: 00139 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr4 / W Lake Alpine Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.478060 -120.007731 Detail Information NO DETAILS Unit Information 10:48 AM 3 Unit Enroute 10:48 AM 2 Unit Assigned
Angels Camp, CA…Angels Camp, CA… This meeting will be held in accordance with executive order N-29-20, issued by California Governor Gavin Newsom on March 17, 2020, The Ralph M. Brown Act (California Government Code Section 54950, ET SEQ.), and The Federal Americans With Disabilities Act. This meeting will not be physically open to the public. […]
Martell, CA…Traffic Update….Vehicle Into Building Injury Collision Off Martell Road Incident: 00099 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: 12370 Martell Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.366346 -120.797187 Detail Information 9:03 AM 5 [8] A94-001 TRANS TO SUTTER AMA PRIOR TO CHP 97] 8:59 AM 4 [6] A94-005 1185 97 8:53 AM 3 [5] [Rotation Request Comment] 1039 […]
Grizzly Flats, CA…Extreme fire behavior was observed overnight causing immediate mandatory evacuations in the area and structure loss was observed. The actual number of destroyed/damaged structures is undetermined as fire conditions are not yet safe to bring in damage assessment teams. The fire continues to pose a high risk to multiple populated communities. Additional evacuations […]
San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras Board of Supervisors are Back in Action Today. The Agenda for the special meeting is below… Board of Supervisors Special Meeting 8/17/2021 8:00 AM Board of Supervisors Chambers 891 Mountain Ranch Road San Andreas, CA 95249 Downloads: Agenda Agenda Packet Call to Order Roll Call Closed Session Agenda 1. Pursuant to Govt. Code […]
Pioneer, CA…Orval Flannery was driving his Cadillac westbound on Tiger Creek Road, east of Old River Road, in Amador County. He was driving at an unknown speed when he approached a gradual right hand curve in the roadway. Mr. Orval allowed the Escalade to travel off the south side of Tiger Creek Road where it […]
Twain Harte, CA…Anthony J. Foderaro 5/12/1957 – 8/10/2021. Anthony J. Foderaro, 64, of Twain Harte, passed away on Tuesday, August 10, 2021 at Adventist Health Sonora. Arrangements entrusted to Sierra Cremation & Burial Service. www.sierracremationservice.com
Jamestown, CA…Daniel A. Espinosa 12/1/1941 – 8/11/2021. Daniel A. Espinosa, 79, of Jamestown, passed away on Wednesday, August 11, 2021 at his home. Arrangements entrusted to Sierra Cremation & Burial Service. www.sierracremationservice.com
Pioneer, CA…Sheila G. May 1/26/1953 – 8/11/2021. Sheila May, 68, of Pioneer, passed away on Wednesday, August 11, 2021 at her home. Arrangements entrusted to Sierra Cremation & Burial Service – Calaveras. www.sierracremationservice.com
Sonora, CA…William “Bo” Hoffman 2/12/1952 – 8/9/2021. William “Bo” Hoffman, 69, of Tuolumne, passed away on Monday, August 9, 2021 at Adventist Health Sonora. Arrangements entrusted to Sierra Cremation & Burial Service. www.sierracremationservice.com
Arnold, CA…We don’t say this often but fairly ugly weather to start the week. The latest from the National Weather Service in Sacramento for the Mother Lode & West Slope. Detailed forecast for West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada Rest Of Tonight Mostly clear. At higher elevations, a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms late in […]
Grizzly Flats, CA…The Caldor Fire is burning in the steep Middle Fork Cosumnes River Canyon east of the Omo Ranch area near Sopiago Creek. Challenging terrain has made accessing the fire difficult. The fire actively burned last night with some growth on all sides but mostly to the east. The new acreage is based on […]
San Andreas, CA…Meet Murphy, a Shepherd mix estimated to be about four months of age. An intelligent boy who’s already good on the leash and will automatically sit when you stop. Murphy is more interested in people than toys and eager to cuddle and give kisses. He is very much in his puppy chewing stage, […]
San Andreas, CA…Inside View is the long running public affairs program from Calaveras Community Television. In this episode Utica Water & Power Authority General Manager Joel Metzger lets us know on the latest at one of our local water and power companies. Joel talks about not only water and power but also drought issues that […]
San Andreas, CA…Only July 21st The Bob Eisenman Jazz Band played a wide range of jazz styles including jazz standards, straight ahead jazz, blues, ballads, and Latin jazz. Their music ranges from lush ballads to grooving up-tempo swingers, including songs from the great American song book, as well as jazz classics and tunes from lesser […]
Vallecito, CA…California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) officials are looking for a minimum-security inmate who walked away from Vallecito Conservation Camp (CC#1) in Calaveras County on Saturday. Torrence Weitzel was last seen at approximately 10:20 a.m. during inmate count on Saturday, Aug. 14, and was unaccounted for at around 12:30 p.m. A search of […]
Vallecito & Murphys, CA…Come Enjoy our Patio or Lawn while enjoying wine!! Stevenot Winery is open from Wednesday – Sunday, 11am to 4pm in Vallecito. On Weekends you can drop by the Stevenot Tasting Room on Main Street in Murphys as well. 2849 BATTEN ROAD, VALLECITO, CA 95251 WEDNESDAY – SUNDAY- 11 TO 4 CHARCUTERIE […]
