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 […]
Copperopolis, CA…Traffic & Fire Update….Fully Engulfed Vehicle Fire with Spread to Vegetation . Please use caution in the area…. Incident: 00104 Type: Car Fire Location: Sr4 / Main St Loc Desc: WB 1 MILE JEO Lat/Lon: 37.983367 -120.645401 Detail Information 8:21 AM 2 [6] ** CORR TO CAL FIRE 8:21 AM 1 [2] FULLY ENGULFED […]
Angels Camp, CA…Traffic Update….Harley Down with Male with Road Rash & Female with Broken Shoulder Hwy 4 & Pool Station. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00330 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr4 / Pool Station Rd Loc Desc: WB JWO Lat/Lon: 38.044559 -120.647002 Detail Information 5:15 PM 5 [18] B49-020 1185 FULLY DRESSED […]
Sonora, CA…”I am aware of Gov. Gavin Newsom’s statement yesterday in which he has ordered face coverings for most public activity. I received inquiries about our stance on the order and our intended actions. Our position has always been to rely on education and we will continue with that same strategic direction. I am working […]
Amador County, CA….On Saturday, June 20, 2020, Amador County Public Health reported one additional case of COVID-19 in Amador County. The new case is an adult male in his 50s who is a resident of Sutter Creek, currently hospitalized in a neighboring county. Amador County Public Health staff is investigating the new case to determine […]
Murphys, CA…The Oldest & Largest California Grape Stomp must go on during the Covid-19 Pandemic. 400 Stomp Teams will compete virtually using Zoom Online Event Services. The Calaveras Winegrape Alliance (CWA) has hosted the annual Grape Stomp Competition and Harvest Celebration for 26 years and is in the planning stages of the 27th annual event […]
Lake Alpine, CA…From Darcee…”My son and I lost our dog on Sunday 6/14 at the West Shore Campground. Sunney, female fawn 5 yrs old rescue. Scared of men and most adults. Loves kids. Very timid if she doesn’t know you. Sweet talk by a woman or child and sitting or crouching down low on her […]
Murphys, CA..Trifilo Garden Center is open this week Thursday 9-5 and also Friday and Saturday. Please practice social distancing and follow posted notices. The plan to be open on these day’s weekly going forward. Trifilo Garden Center is a local, family-owned business located in Murphys, California. It is a full-service nursery with a variety of […]
San Andreas, CA…During January 2019 an atmospheric river system swept across California bringing high winds, substantial precipitation, and flooding, impacting counties across the state. Continuing on February 12-19 another significant atmospheric river system swept across Calaveras County resulting in widespread damage to the County road system. Calaveras was one of several counties in California identified […]
San Andreas, CA…On Friday, June 19, 2020, Calaveras Public Health reported two additional cases of COVID-19 in Calaveras County. The two unrelated cases include one adult female and one adult male both between the ages of 18 to 49 years old. Both cases reside in the Valley Springs area. The source of exposure is being […]
Plymouth, CA…Downed Power Line Leaves 128 Customers Powerless in Amador County. PG&E says power to be restored by 10:30am! From the Amador Sheriff’s Office…”An early morning fire believed to have been caused by a tree into a power line has shut off power in the @visitamadorcity area. A quick response by @suttercreekfire and @calfire quickly […]
San Andreas, CA…The fire is now 70% contained as firefighters were not impacted by the Red Flag conditions today. Accurate mapping of the fire today has increased the acreage to 1455 acres. Firefighters will continue to build and reinforce fireline on the eastern side of the fire tonight.
Angels Camp, CA…Governor Newsom issued a state wide order today ordering all people to wear face coverings in public spaces. Reports of people and businesses not complying with the order in Calaveras County (including the City limits of Angels Camp) will be referred to the Calaveras County COVID19 Community Call Center at (209) 754-2896. Frequently […]
San Andreas, CA…The San Andreas Certified Farmers Market is Weekly, Thursdays 4pm to 6pm 18 June to 29 October. Master Gardeners Demo Garden, 891 Mountain Ranch Road, San Andreas. We offer the community access to fresh & healthy produce and products from local farmers right here in Calaveras County. Food that has traveled fewer miles […]
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 […]
Valley Springs & Copperopolis, CA…Firefighters made good progress on fireline construction overnight reaching 50% containment with full containment is expected tomorrow. The full details from CAL FIRE TCU is below…
Lake Alpine, CA…From Darcee…”My son and I lost our dog on Sunday 6/14 at the West Shore Campground. Sunney, female fawn 5 yrs old rescue. Scared of men and most adults. Loves kids. Very timid if she doesn’t know you. Sweet talk by a woman or child and sitting or crouching down low on her […]
Angels Camp, CA…Register at Coppello Ballpark in Angels Camp 8am – 1pm Every Saturday thru August 22nd. First Practice on Monday August 24th. This event repeats weekly every Saturday until 08/22/2020
Valley Springs & Copperopolis, CA…From CAL FIRE TCU…”Diligent efforts by firefighters has increased the fires containment to 35% and the forward rate of spread has been stopped on the 1100 acre vegetation fire. The evacuation warning in its totality has been lifted. Red Flag conditions and increased winds have not hampered the firefighters efforts to […]
Angels Camp, CA…The Angels-Murphy Teachers of the Year Awards looked different this year. Without the “in person” recognition we decided to honor them by creating a video that can be shared. Here is the link to the video on our YouTube channel.
Angels Camp, CA…The Angels-Murphys Rotary Club arranged to have the “Heroes Work Here” sign provided by the Mark Twain Medical Center make its final stop at Savemart. “Along with many other groups, Savemart has proven to be real community heroes in our area. Despite all the challenges and personal risks they approach every day with […]
San Andreas, CA…Meet Leah – a darling, shorthaired torbie (tortoise shell tabby) with enormous green eyes. At only a year old, this sweet, gentle girl became a teen mom. Leah has been a wonderful mother, despite her young age and the toll nursing can take. Her kittens are now weaned and it’s time for Leah […]
Copperopolis, CA…The American Red Cross is supporting two temporary evacuation sites for people evacuating the Walker Fire in Calaveras County: Copperopolis Armory/Community Center: 695 Main St, Copperopolis, Mountain Oaks School: 150 Oak St. off Pool Station Rd, San Andreas. These locations are not overnight shelters. We are able to open overnight shelters or provide hotel […]
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. […]