PG&E Conducting PSPS Drills with Helicopters Flying Thurs/Fri

PG&E Conducting PSPS Drills with Helicopters Flying Thurs/Fri

Twain Harte, CA…This week PG&E is conducting a DRILL exercise to prepare for PSPS events in the future. As part of this drill, we will be flying helicopters in the Sonora area on Thursday and Friday between the hours of 08:00 – 14:00. The route includes Stanislaus National Forest, Crystal Falls E to Sugar Pine, […]

CCWD Community Town Hall, May 25th at 6pm

CCWD Community Town Hall, May 25th at 6pm

Copperopolis, CA…CCWD will be hosting a Copperopolis Community Town Hall Meeting on Tuesday, May 25th at 6:00 pm located at Black Creek Park. We encourage the local community to attend so that district staff can answer questions and discuss topics of interest in the Copperopolis Community. Please remember to wear a face mask. Source = […]

Two Stabbed Near Heaven for Kids Playground Early this Morning

Two Stabbed Near Heaven for Kids Playground Early this Morning

Sonora, CA…A 24-year-old Jamestown man and a 17-year-old male from Sonora report they were stabbed in the parking lot at 460 Greenley Road early this morning. At approximately 12:09 am, the Sonora Police Department was notified of a medical request for two stab victims at Heaven for Kids Playground on Greenly Road. Tuolumne County Sheriff’s […]

Yosemite National Park Overnight Climbing Permits Now Needed

Yosemite National Park Overnight Climbing Permits Now Needed

Yosemite, CA…Just a reminder for all those planning climbing trips to Yosemite. All visitors planning to overnight on any rock climbing routes in Yosemite National Park will be required to obtain an overnight wilderness climbing permit beginning on May 21, 2021. This pilot program is being implemented to better understand how park visitors use Yosemite’s […]

San Andreas Voters Approve Measure A, Increasing Funding for SAFPD

San Andreas Voters Approve Measure A, Increasing Funding for SAFPD

San Andreas, CA…San Andreas voters this month approved a special tax that will stabilize the funding for San Andreas Fire Protection District. Measure A will generate approximately $250,000 a year for the district, funds that will make it possible to pay stipends to keep volunteer firefighters at the station 24/7, said District Board President Ken […]

Ebbetts, Sonora & Monitor Passes All Open Ahead of Memorial Day!

Ebbetts, Sonora & Monitor Passes All Open Ahead of Memorial Day!

Markleeville, Lake Alpine & Kennedy Meadows, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) reopened State Route 108/Sonora Pass and State Route 4/Ebbetts Pass at about 10 a.m. on Monday, May 24, 2021, after a spring storm dumped 4 to 6 inches of snow in the region. State Route 89/Monitor Pass reopened on Sunday, May 23, 2021. […]

Busy Day in the TCU & Local Firefighters Help Extinguish Fire in 30,000 sq ft Poultry Barn

Busy Day in the TCU & Local Firefighters Help Extinguish Fire in 30,000 sq ft Poultry Barn

Eugene, CA…A busy day for CAL FIRE Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit with 38 calls for service have been received since midnight. One of which was to assist with the #DuntonFire, a commercial ~30,000 sq ft poultry barn fire near Milton Rd. and Dunton Rd. (Stanislaus County) Efforts to extinguish this fire from surrounding departments include Stanislaus Consolidated […]

Calaveras Sheriff’s Office Held a Promotional, Hiring & Affirmation of Office Ceremony on May 19th

Calaveras Sheriff’s Office Held a Promotional, Hiring & Affirmation of Office Ceremony on May 19th

San Andreas, CA…On Wednesday May 19, 2021 Sheriff Rick DiBasilio proudly held a Promotional, Hiring, and Affirmation of Office Ceremony. The promotions consisted of: Rachelle Whiting- Promoted from Lieutenant to Captain, Chris Villegas- Promoted from Sergeant to Lieutenant, Rudi Leon- Promoted from Corporal to Sergeant, DeAyrian Greaves- Promoted from Corporal to Sergeant, Samantha King- Promoted […]

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, […]

The SNAC Family Thanks You for Shopping Locally!! Your Outdoor Footwear Destination!!

The SNAC Family Thanks You for Shopping Locally!! Your Outdoor Footwear Destination!!

Arnold, Murphys & Sonora, CA…Since 1994, Sierra Nevada Adventure Co. has been providing the community with Gear For Wild Environments! We started 26 years ago in downtown Sonora after outgrowing our mail order business, The Eddy Mart. Now it’s evolved into 3 stores. Sonora – 173 So. Washington St. 209-521-5621 Our Climbing & Backpacking headquarters. […]

Traffic Update…Major Injury Collision Near of SR88 / SR89

Traffic Update…Major Injury Collision Near of SR88 / SR89

Kirkwood, CA…Traffic Update…Major Injury Collision Near of SR88 / SR89. Air Ambulance landing nearby. Incident: 00048 Type: Trfc Collision-Major Inj Location: SR88 / SR89 Loc Desc: WB 88 JWO PICKETTS Lat/Lon: 38.776352 -119.918874 Detail Information 7:20 PM 16 [50] 13-101 98 / SOLO VEH 1180 6:43 PM 15 [45] RDWY CLR 98 6:03 PM 14 […]

Stevenot Winery Now Open for Wine Tastings! Reservations Recommended

Stevenot Winery Now Open for Wine Tastings!  Reservations Recommended

Vallecito, CA…Stevenot Winery is now open for wine tastings with safety precautions in place. Reservations recommended with limited availability of walk-in tastings as well. Social distance, wear your face coverings, enjoy a beautiful winery setting and great wines today. On January 16, 2019 the Oliveto Family purchased the former location of Irish Vineyards in Vallecito, […]

Observation from the Chairman on Election Integrity, We Only Need to Look to Our Southern Border for a Solution!

Observation from the Chairman on Election Integrity, We Only Need to Look to Our Southern Border for a Solution!

Altaville, CA…The 2020 Presidential election was a charade and a travesty of justice shaking the very foundation that made America great. Our fair and honest election system of one-person-one-vote, the bedrock of our free Republic was corrupted. The corruption and deception allowed to creep into our once golden national election system has created monumental distrust […]

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 […]

Sender’s Market Ace Hardware’s Big Memorial Day Sale!

Sender’s Market Ace Hardware’s Big Memorial Day Sale!

Mountain Ranch & Valley Springs, 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. […]

News Flash! Help the Arnold Rim Trail Max Out Their Matching Grant! Donated Today!

News Flash! Help the Arnold Rim Trail Max Out Their Matching Grant!  Donated Today!

Arnold, CA…The Arnold Rim Trail Association has received a $10,000 matching grant from the National Wilderness Stewardship Alliance to rebuild 18 miles of the Arnold Rim Trail that were damaged by a monster winter storm or have years of deferred maintenance. Every dollar you donate today will be matched by this grant. If you have […]

Sender’s Market’s Weekly Ad & Grocery Specials Through May 25th. Shop Local & Save!

Sender’s Market’s Weekly Ad & Grocery Specials Through May 25th.  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 […]

Fishing & Beer Season has Started at Snowshoe Brewing!

Fishing & Beer Season has Started at Snowshoe Brewing!

Arnold, CA…For more than 20 years, The Shoe has crafted great beer and quality food for the whole family. Whether you’re a local, touring Scenic Highway 4, visiting Big Trees State Park, Lake Alpine or Bear Valley, Snowshoe Brewing Company is your stop for fresh handcrafted beer, quality fresh food, local wines and family-friendly service. […]

Murphys Shaded Fuel Break Nears Completion

Murphys Shaded Fuel Break Nears Completion

Murphys, CA…Fuels reduction can occur in many forms from hand thinning, to mechanical thinning, to prescribed fires. One piece of the preparedness puzzle is the work we do surrounding our communities and, in this video, you will see a shaded fuel break near completion in Murphys, CA. We are doing our part to prepare for […]

You Can Scoot Down The Links at Forest Meadows Golf Club

You Can Scoot Down The Links at Forest Meadows Golf Club

Murphys, CA…Thats right! All new golf scooters are coming to Forest Meadows! click the link to watch a short video previewing them-(https://youtu.be/WrGSb0o62oA) Reserve your bike now! Be sure to book your tee time over the phone or online at www.forestmeadowsgolfcourse.com today! Reservations start on Monday afternoon! Forest Meadows Golf Course When you come play the Forest Meadows Golf […]