PG&E Outage Number Updates as of 2 p.m Thursday. Calaveras 2,049, Amador 413 & Tuolumne 327

PG&E Outage Number Updates as of 2 p.m Thursday.  Calaveras 2,049, Amador 413 & Tuolumne 327

Arnold, CA…The latest from PG&E….”More than 165 crews working to keep restoring customers in the Sierra Foothills. Many should be back in service by tomorrow. In some areas extensive damage will result in still longer outages. We know that some customers have been without power for some time. We understand the hardship of this situation […]

COVID-19 Guidance For Calaveras County Business Sectors

COVID-19 Guidance For Calaveras County Business Sectors

San Andreas, CA…Following Governor Newsom’s recently released guidance, Calaveras Public Health has updated their COVID-19 webpage and includes a “Businesses tab” that will be updated as the situation changes. The website now includes information about business closures, social distancing, etc. Below are the guidance measures for certain business sectors and resources to assist businesses and […]

CCWD Reminder to Only Flush Toilet Paper To Help Keep Wastewater Operators Safe

CCWD Reminder to Only Flush Toilet Paper To Help Keep Wastewater Operators Safe

San Andreas, CA…CCWD would like to remind everyone that, other than human waste, toilet paper is the only acceptable flushable item. Paper towels, sanitary wipes, swiffers, etc., can damage wastewater infrastructure and require operators to work in close proximity to raw sewage. COVID‐19 can be present in wastewater, so it is particularly important during this […]

Sender’s Market’s Weekly Ad & Grocery Specials Through March 24th

Sender’s Market’s Weekly Ad & Grocery Specials Through March 24th

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 […]

Scott Nanik, Superintendent of Schools at Calaveras County Office of Education speaking regarding the Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Scott Nanik, Superintendent of Schools at Calaveras County Office of Education speaking regarding the Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Angels Camp, CA…Scott Nanik, Superintendent of Schools at Calaveras County Office of Education speaking regarding the Coronavirus (COVID-19).  Coronavirus Information & Resources.  From the desk of Calaveras County Superintendent of Schools Scott Nanik:  We continue to be in uncharted territory. Yesterday I was on Facebook LIVE for Calaveras County OES. You can find it at […]

Bear Valley Resort Pulls Plug on Remainder of Season Due to COVID-19

Bear Valley Resort Pulls Plug on Remainder of Season Due to COVID-19

Bear Valley, CA…Bear Valley Resort Closure, March 18th, 2020. Dear Valued Bear Valley Resort Guests and Team Members, After careful consideration and recommendations provided by the United States government and public health officials in regard to the spread of COVID-19, we have made the difficult decision to suspend all operations until further notice, effective immediately. […]

150 PG&E Crews Working in Sierra to Restore Power After Latest Storms.

150 PG&E Crews Working in Sierra to Restore Power After Latest Storms.

Sacramento, CA…The latest numbers from PG&E…”More than 150 crews are working to get the lights back on. Numbers below as of 2 p.m. Crews continuing to find significant damage to equipment and down trees causing access issues. Working through it all to restore as many customers as possible by the end of the day.”   […]

Sonora Ford is Open with Safety Precautions in Place. Shop Local Today!

Sonora Ford is Open with Safety Precautions in Place.  Shop Local Today!

Sonora, CA…While we remain open and continue to operate with the same level of customer care and service. Our role and responsibilities are focused in two areas: the health and wellbeing of our employees and our customers. With that in mind, we are taking trusted guidance from the CDC, our internal health providers, and California’s […]

Thousands Without Power As PG&E Works To Get Current Flowing After Storm

Thousands Without Power As PG&E Works To Get Current Flowing After Storm

Dorrington, CA…Some communities in the Sierra Nevada West Slope area were clobbered in the latest storm. PG&E’s outage map and system has been having intermittent outages as well. We have had several viewers reach out to us saying PG&E should be doing a bit more to make their sheltering in place cozier. Looks like the […]

Kioti Tractors & Off Road Vehicles from A1 Sharpening in San Andreas Give Your Dirt Some Love!

Kioti Tractors & Off Road Vehicles from A1 Sharpening in San Andreas  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, […]

Now is the Perfect Time for Those Home Improvement Projects

Now is the Perfect Time for Those Home Improvement Projects

Arnold, CA…Now is the Perfect Time for Those Home Improvement Projects! Below are the March Red Hot Buys at your local Arnold Ace Home Center. Arnold Ace Home Center is now offering free next day delivery to their customers from Murphys to Dorrington. Next day orders over $50 are free, same day and small orders […]

Practice Your Social Distancing with a View on the Trails at Bear Valley Adventure Company!

Practice Your Social Distancing with a View on the Trails at Bear Valley Adventure Company!

Bear Valley, CA…The Bear Valley Adventure Company (BVAC) is working to stay open during the circumstances regarding COVID-19. As a provider of an outdoor, spacious activity, BVAC will keep groomed trails and tubing open. Sledding will reopen as the snow allows. Après-Ski at the Meadow Cafe on Thursday-Saturday from 3:30-6:30pm will be suspended until further […]

Deborah Ann Randell 1949 – 2020

Deborah Ann Randell 1949 – 2020

Murphys, CA…Deborah Ann Randell, loving wife and mother, passed away at home in the care of family and hospice on March 7, 2020. Debbie is survived by husband of 50 years, John Randell, two children, six grandchildren and three cats. Although born in Seattle, Washington, 1949, Debbie was a lifetime resident of Northern California having […]

COVID-19 Recommendations and Resources

COVID-19 Recommendations and Resources

San Andreas, CA…On March 15, 2020, California Governor Gavin Newsom asked for the closure of bars, wineries, nightclubs, and brewpubs. Restaurants should be closed for in-restaurant seated dining and should be open only to drive-through or other pick-up/delivery options. For more information on food and beverage venue recommendations visit https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/OPA/Pages/NR20-024.aspx. Governor Newsom also strongly urged […]

Traffic Update….Major Injury Collision Near Sr88 / Pioneer Creek Rd

Traffic Update….Major Injury Collision Near Sr88 / Pioneer Creek Rd

Pioneer, CA…Traffic Update….Major Injury Collision Near Sr88 / Pioneer Creek Rd. Incident: 00075 Type: Trfc Collision-Major Inj Location: Sr88 / Pioneer Creek Rd Loc Desc: JEO Lat/Lon: 38.431449 -120.573420 Detail Information 8:52 AM 12 [29] 1039 94-L1 INQ ON INJURY STATUS FOR 20 CHIEFS 8:51 AM 11 [28] 94-S3 SR88 WILL BE CLOSED FOR A […]

Calaveras Board of Supervisors Take Up Covid-19 Emergency Declaration & Other Items Today

Calaveras Board of Supervisors Take Up Covid-19 Emergency Declaration & Other Items Today

San Andreas, CA…Calaveras Board of Supervisors Take Up Covid-19 Emergency Declaration & Other Items Today. The full agenda is below… Board of Supervisors Special Meeting 3/17/2020 8:00 AM Board of Supervisors Chambers 891 Mountain Ranch Road   San Andreas, CA 95249 Downloads:  Agenda  Agenda Packet  Video Call to Order Roll Call CLOSED SESSION AGENDA 1. Pursuant to Government […]

Meals for Michelson, Avery Middle School, and Hazel Fischer Students

Meals for Michelson, Avery Middle School, and Hazel Fischer Students

Avery, CA…Meals for Michelson, Avery Middle School, and Hazel Fischer students: MEAL PROGRAM: We understand that many of our students rely on the food program. In order to continue to provide breakfast and lunch meal service, parents/guardians whose students are on the free and reduced program at ANY DISTRICT SITE can receive food items by […]

AWA Customer Service Office Closed to General. Public Dropbox, Phone and Online Access Available for Payments and Assistance

AWA Customer Service Office Closed to General.  Public Dropbox, Phone and Online Access Available for Payments and Assistance

Sutter Creek, CA…The Amador Water Agency (AWA) is taking steps to ensure the health and safety of customers and employees due to COVID-19 (coronavirus) concerns. Please note that beginning Tuesday, March 17, 2020, and until further notice, AWA will be closing its Customer Service lobby at the Administrative Office (12800 Ridge Road, Sutter Creek) to […]

Jackson Rancheria Band of Miwuk Indians Announces Temporary Closure of Jackson Rancheria Casino Resort, Beginning Wednesday, March 18

Jackson Rancheria Band of Miwuk Indians Announces Temporary Closure of Jackson Rancheria Casino Resort, Beginning Wednesday, March 18

Jackson, CA…After careful consideration amid ongoing concerns of the coronavirus (COVID-19), the Jackson Rancheria Band of Miwuk Indians today announced the temporary closure of Jackson Rancheria Casino Resort beginning Wednesday, March 18 at 8 a.m. for two weeks until Wednesday, April 1. During this temporary closure, all team members will be compensated, and their benefits […]

Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office Public Safety Response Update During COVID-19 Outbreak

Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office Public Safety Response Update During COVID-19 Outbreak

San Andreas, CA..Out of an abundance of caution, the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO), working in conjunction with local law enforcement agencies, is implementing new procedures in response to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. The purpose is to ensure the health and safety of our community as public safety is our number one priority. The Calaveras […]