Fiddle Fire Held to 3 Acres after Briefly Threatening Fiddletown

Fiddle Fire Held to 3 Acres after Briefly Threatening Fiddletown

Fiddletown, CA…From CAL FIRE AEU…”Fiddle Fire Update: Firefighters made tremendous progress on a roadside fire that had potential to threaten the community of Fiddletown. Crews stopped the forward progress of the fire, mitigated the structure threat and gained 25% containment. The fire was mapped at 3 acres. Evacuation warning has been lifted. Fiddletown Road is […]

Caltrans Traffic Advisory on Hwy 26

Caltrans Traffic Advisory on Hwy 26

Calaveras County, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform utility work this week on State Route 26 in West Point. One-way traffic control is scheduled to be employed from Main Street to Winton Road on Wednesday, July 7 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Motorists should expect 10-minute delays. This work is scheduled to […]

Calaveras Connect Saturday Hopper is Back, Starting July 10th!

Calaveras Connect Saturday Hopper is Back, Starting July 10th!

San Andreas, CA… Last year the transit system scaled back its services which included a pause of the Saturday Hopper. As the community continues to open and events begin to return, we continue to look for ways to provide transportation to our residents and visitors. Our Saturday Hopper Service returns Saturday, July 10th and will […]

Daniel Rau 1950 – 2021

Daniel Rau 1950 – 2021

Jackson, CA…Daniel Rau, 9/24/1950 – 7/2/2021. Daniel Rau, 70, of Mountain Ranch, passed away on Friday, July 2, 2021 at Amador Residential Care in Jackson. Arrangements entrusted to Sierra Cremation & Burial Service – Calaveras. www.sierracremationservice.com

Angels Camp City Council Meeting Tonight at 5:00 p.m.

Angels Camp City Council Meeting Tonight at 5:00 p.m.

Angels Camp, CA…THIS MEETING WILL BE HELD IN ACCORDANCE WITH EXECUTIVE ORDER N-29-20, ISSUED BY CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR GAVIN NEWSOM ON JUNE 15, 2021 THE RALPH M. BROWN ACT (CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54950, ET SEQ.), AND THE FEDERAL AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT. THIS MEETING WILL BE HELD AT ANGELS FIRE HOUSE, 1404 VALLECITO ROAD AND […]

Temps Will Rise to a Warm, Cozy 107 Later in the Week Along West Slope & Mother Lode

Temps Will Rise to a Warm, Cozy 107 Later in the Week Along West Slope & Mother Lode

Arnold, CA…According to the National Weather Service’s Sacramento office our old “friend” triple digit temps are making a return later in the week. The Detailed forecast for the West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada is below and the Detailed forecast for the Mother Lode follows that. Today Sunny. Highs 74 to 89 higher elevations…83 to 95 […]

The 2021 Mokelumne Hill 4th of July Parade. Full Video & 135 Photos

The 2021 Mokelumne Hill 4th of July Parade.  Full Video & 135 Photos

Mokelumne Hill, CA…This morning Mokelumne Hill becamd the personification of Small Town Americana. Old Glory was flying & Red White & Blue were the color choices for today. Mountain Melody Women’s Chorus led things off with a wonderful rendition of the Star Spangled Banner. CCWD Board Member Russ Thomas let the crowd in America the […]

Ebbetts Peak on the 4th of July

Ebbetts Peak on the 4th of July

Ebbetts Pass, CA…This video is from YouTuber Jerome Lartigue from 2018. Definitely worth another look though. Thank you also to those who keep Old Glory flying every year. From Mr. Lartigue..”Drone video from Kinney Reservoir to the American Flag on top of Ebbetts Peak at 9180 ft elevation. Special thanks to my brother for adding […]

45 Year Old Sonora Man Lost His Life in Rawhide Road Collision

45 Year Old Sonora Man Lost His Life in Rawhide Road Collision

Jamestown, CA…On July 2, 2021, at approximately 4:25pm, 45-year-old Michael Bowers of Sonora was driving a 2001 Ford Focus westbound on Rawhide Road, west of Pulpit Rock Road with his passenger 34-year-old Samantha Tarango from Sonora. Mr. Bowers allowed his vehicle to travel off the north shoulder where it crashed into a tree. After striking […]

Traffic Update….Fatal Collision on Rawhide Road. Rawhide Road Currently Closed

Traffic Update….Fatal Collision on Rawhide Road.  Rawhide Road Currently Closed

Jamestown, CA…CHP Sonora is reporting a fatal collision on Rawhide Road. Vehicle down embankment and into a tree. TCSO has also stated..”Rawhide Road in Jamestown is currently closed at Highway 108 and Peppermint Creek Road due to a major traffic collision. Please avoid the area.” Incident: 00384 Type: Fatality Location: 18525 Rawhide Rd Loc Desc: […]

Murder Investigation Leads to Arrest on Camp 9 Road

Murder Investigation Leads to Arrest on Camp 9 Road

Vallecito CA…On July 1, 2021, at about 3:10 AM the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a deceased male who had been located in an area which was accessed from Camp 9 Road in Vallecito, California. Patrol Deputies secured the scene and requested the Detective Division to respond to continue the investigation. Investigators […]

Columbia’s Glorious 4th of July Celebration!

Columbia’s Glorious 4th of July Celebration!

Columbia, CA…Columbia State Historic Park invites you to our annual Glorious Fourth of July Celebration with a community parade, games and more. The Independence Day festivities, sponsored by the Columbia Chamber of Commerce, begin with a Flag Raising and Black Powder Musket Salute by the Columbia Militia at 11 a.m. There will be a concert […]

Freedom & Fun in 2021 Parade at Mokelumne Hill July 4th!

Freedom & Fun in 2021 Parade at Mokelumne Hill July 4th!

Mokelumne Hill, CA…Mokelumne Hill Small Town, Big Heart July 4th celebration. Festivities begin with a pancake breakfast at the Town Hall from 7:30am to 10:30am. Enjoy a delicious breakfast and help support the Veteran’s Memorial District in its efforts to maintain and improve our town hall and parks. The July 4th parade starts at 11:00 […]

50th Anniversary Fireworks on the Water at Don Pedro Lake!

50th Anniversary Fireworks on the Water at Don Pedro Lake!

Tuolumne County, CA…It’s happening! To make this event fun and safe for everyone, please review some important information: Plan ahead! Bring exact change or purchase your Annual Pass online before arriving. Annual passes will not be sold at the gate during this weekend. Limit 8 people per campsite. Reservations for campsites are required. There will […]