Fire and Camping Restrictions Still in Effect with Record Dry Fuels

Fire and Camping Restrictions Still in Effect with Record Dry Fuels

Placerville, CA… Although the Eldorado National Forest is set to receive moisture this weekend, fire and camping restrictions are still in effect to prevent an unwanted wildfire. “We’ve been setting records for dry fuel conditions for more than 2 months,” said Forest Supervisor Jeff Marsolais. “Each day, we measure the dryness of the fuels which gives […]

Road Conditions Update….Chain Controls on 88, 4, 108 & 120. Ebbetts, Sonora & Tioga Passes Closed.

Road Conditions Update….Chain Controls on 88, 4, 108 & 120.  Ebbetts, Sonora & Tioga Passes Closed.

Arnold, CA…The first real winter storm of the 2020/21 winter season is upon us. Chain controls are in place form Dew Drop on Hwy 88, Avery on Hwy 4, Twin Harte on Hwy 108 & Buck Meadows on Hwy 120. Let’s be careful out there… SR 4 [IN THE CENTRAL CALIFORNIA AREA] IS CLOSED FROM […]

Sender’s Market’s Weekly Ad & Grocery Specials Through November 10th

Sender’s Market’s Weekly Ad & Grocery Specials Through November 10th

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 […]

Calaveras County to Provide Sand Bags and Sand for Flood Protection During Severe Storms

Calaveras County to Provide  Sand Bags and Sand  for Flood Protection During Severe Storms

San Andreas… With the upcoming winter season bringing the threat of heavy rain, the Calaveras County Department of Public Works will continue to provide sand and sandbags to the public and free of charge when severe storms present significant and extensive flooding potential that could be disastrous to life and property. When potential large storm […]

Calaveras County Office of Education Staff Donate Hats and Scarves to Honor Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Calaveras County Office of Education Staff Donate Hats and Scarves to Honor Breast Cancer Awareness Month

San Andreas, CA…On Wednesday, November 4, 2020, Calaveras County Office of Education (CCOE) staff members donated 35 hats and 30 scarves to the Mark Twain Cancer Treatment and Cancer Care Center in San Andreas. Jamie Murphy, personnel assistant for CCOE, came up with the idea to hold a hat and scarf drive for local cancer […]

Skyline Bear Valley Winter Job Fair is November 7th!

Skyline Bear Valley Winter Job Fair is November 7th!

Arnold, CA…Skyline Bear Valley Winter Job Fair, When: Saturday November 7, 2020, Where: Bistro Espresso 1225 Oak Cir Drive, Arnold, CA, What: hiring for all positions/departments. ON the spot interviews, Event will be held outside. from 10 am – 2 pm, Bear Valley resort 2280 highway 207 Bear Valley, Ca 209-753-2301 bearvalley.com/careers Skyline Bear Valley […]

Season Ski Leases are Now Available at SNAC!

Season Ski Leases are Now Available at SNAC!

Arnold, Murphys & Sonora CA…We all know this is not the winter to be standing in long lines and crowded rooms. Come to SNAC Arnold and go through our rental process one time, before the season starts and keep the equipment for the entire season. And, save money! ADULT SKI PACKAGE $250 KID’S SKI PACKAGE […]

Calaveras Public Health Reports 5 New Cases of COVID-19 in Calaveras County

Calaveras Public Health Reports 5 New Cases of COVID-19 in Calaveras County

San Andreas, CA…On Friday, November 6, 2020, Calaveras Public Health confirmed five additional cases of COVID-19 in Calaveras County. COVID-19 cases include one male between 18-49 years of age, two females and one male between 50-64 years of age, and one female over the age of 65. District 1 has one case to report, Districts […]

First High Elevation Snow of the Season Friday Through the Weekend. A Foot of New Snow in Some Locations

First High Elevation Snow of the Season Friday Through the Weekend.  A Foot of New Snow in Some Locations

Bear Valley, CA…Heavy snow expected above 4000 feet. Plan on difficult travel conditions, especially Saturday night into Sunday over Sierra passes. For the Winter Weather Advisory, total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches above 5000 feet, with localized amounts up to 8 inches, are expected. For the Winter Storm Warning, total snow accumulations of […]

Simi Valley Man Loses Life in Rail Road Flat Road Collision

Simi Valley Man Loses Life in Rail Road Flat Road Collision

West Point, CA…A 67 year old Simi Valley man was driving his Ford pickup southbound on Railroad Flat Rd. at an unknown rate of speed when he allowed it to drift off the west side of the roadway and up an embankment. His F250 overturned down the embankment and landing directly on its roof in […]

Monitor, Ebbetts & Sonora Passes Closing at 10am on Friday Morning

Monitor, Ebbetts & Sonora Passes Closing at 10am on Friday Morning

Arnold, CA…Due to this weekend’s approaching storm, District 10 is scheduled to temporarily close Monitor Pass/State Route 89, Ebbetts Pass/SR-4 and Sonora Pass/SR-108 at 10 a.m. on Friday, November 6, 2020. The three passes are scheduled to remain closed into Monday morning, November 9, 2020, when the weather situation will be re-assessed. District 10 typically […]

Skyline Bear Valley Winter Job Fair is November 7th!

Skyline Bear Valley Winter Job Fair is November 7th!

Arnold, CA…Skyline Bear Valley Winter Job Fair, When: Saturday November 7, 2020, Where: Bistro Espresso 1225 Oak Cir Drive, Arnold, CA, What: hiring for all positions/departments. ON the spot interviews, Event will be held outside. from 10 am – 2 pm, Bear Valley resort 2280 highway 207 Bear Valley, Ca 209-753-2301 bearvalley.com/careers Skyline Bear Valley […]

Caltrans District 10 Road Repair & Construction Schedule Through November 14th

Caltrans District 10 Road Repair & Construction Schedule Through November 14th

Angels Camp, CA…The latest schedule of road repairs and maintenance that will affect your travels in our area and as you travel. Locally crews will be working on many of our roadways. Below is Caltrans plans for repairs and maintenance on local roads. It shows the route, county, and location of the possible repairs. Weather […]

Sender’s Market’s Weekly Ad & Grocery Specials Through November 10th

Sender’s Market’s Weekly Ad & Grocery Specials Through November 10th

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 November 10th

Big Trees Market Weekly Ad & Grocery Specials Through November 10th

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. Due to the supply chain disruptions their normal weekly ad took a bit of a hiatus. […]

Skyline Bear Valley Winter Job Fair is November 7th!

Skyline Bear Valley Winter Job Fair is November 7th!

Arnold, CA…Skyline Bear Valley Winter Job Fair, When: Saturday November 7, 2020, Where: Bistro Espresso 1225 Oak Cir Drive, Arnold, CA, What: hiring for all positions/departments. ON the spot interviews, Event will be held outside. from 10 am – 2 pm, Bear Valley resort 2280 highway 207 Bear Valley, Ca 209-753-2301 bearvalley.com/careers Skyline Bear Valley […]

31st Annual Cow Pie Social Drop

31st Annual Cow Pie Social Drop

Murphys, CA…The Bret Harte FFA Chapter hosted the 31st annual Cow Pie Social at Ironstone Vineyards on Friday, October 30th beginning at 5:30 in the evening. Due to the COVID restrictions, the Bret Harte FFA chapter had to find a new way to continue a community tradition and our members sold tickets for a chance […]

Calaveras Public Health Reports 7 New Cases of COVID-19 in Calaveras County

Calaveras Public Health Reports 7 New Cases of COVID-19 in Calaveras County

San Andreas, CA…On Tuesday, November 3, 2020, Calaveras Public Health confirmed seven additional cases of COVID-19 in Calaveras County. COVID-19 cases include three males between 0-17 years of age, one female and one male between 18-49 years of age, one female between 50-64 years of age, and one female over the age of 65. District […]

Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office Marijuana Team Recap November 3, 2020

Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office Marijuana Team Recap November 3, 2020

San Andreas, CA…On October 28th, 2020, the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office Marijuana Enforcement Unit served a search warrant for illegal marijuana cultivation in the 6000 block of Sesame Street in Mokelumne Hill. Deputies seized 220 growing marijuana plants with an estimated value exceeding $154,000. Additionally, over 8 pounds of processed marijuana and various amounts of […]

You Will be Thankful for These November Wine Specials From Black Sheep Winery

You Will be Thankful for These November Wine Specials From Black Sheep Winery

Murphys, CA…Black Sheep Winery arrived in Murphys with the 1984 harvest. From that first harvest we produced our 1984 Amador Zinfandel. The wine was styled in a big, bold way like nobody else could do. That’s what makes us Black Sheep; we’re different from the rest of the flock. We feature small batches of limited […]

Update on Arrests, Trapdoor Located in Missing West Point Juvenile Investigation

Update on Arrests, Trapdoor Located in Missing West Point Juvenile Investigation

West Point, CA…On October 22, 2020, The Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office received a report that fourteen year old Kaylee was missing after visiting a friend’s residence in West Point. Initial information obtained by deputies indicated that Kaylee was originally given permission to spend a few nights at a friend’s house. However, when her mother went […]