Ferguson Fire Forcing Yosemite Valley to Close Temporarily

Ferguson Fire Forcing Yosemite Valley to Close Temporarily

Yosemite, CA…Yosemite National Park announces Yosemite Valley and Wawona will close at Noon tomorrow, July 25, 2018, to all visitors due to the ongoing impacts of the Ferguson Fire. These closures include all hotels, campgrounds, and visitor services in Yosemite Valley and Wawona. Park visitors currently staying in park campgrounds and lodging facilities are asked […]

August 5th Services & Celebration of Life for Firefighter & EPFD Board Member John Daniel “Dan” Leary

August 5th Services & Celebration of Life for Firefighter & EPFD Board Member John Daniel “Dan” Leary

Arnold, CA…It is with deep regret that the Ebbetts Pass Fire District must announce the passing of one of our Board of Directors John Daniel “Dan” Leary. The funeral service will be held on Sunday, August 5th at 3:00 PM at Ebbetts Pass Fire District Station 1, located at 1037 Blagen Road in Arnold, CA […]

Major Injuries for Mountain Ranch Man in Dirtbike vs Vehicle Collision

Major Injuries for Mountain Ranch Man in Dirtbike vs Vehicle Collision

Mountain Ranch, CA…On July 21, 2018, at approximately 1308 hours, a young Mountain Ranch man was a 2006 Honda YFZ250F eastbound on Stanley Road, east of Rabbits Foot Road, at an unknown speed. Another Mountain Ranch man was driving his Ford Explorer westbound on Stanley Road, approaching Rabbits Foot Road at approximately 25 mph, approaching […]

Firefighters Make Progress on Ferguson Fire now 33,743 Acres & 13% Containment! 199 Engines, 46 Water Tenders, 16 Helicopters, 66 Hand Crews, 43 Dozers, & 3,033 Total Personnel

Firefighters Make Progress on Ferguson Fire now 33,743 Acres & 13% Containment!  199 Engines, 46 Water Tenders, 16 Helicopters, 66 Hand Crews, 43 Dozers, & 3,033 Total Personnel

Awahanee, CA, July 23, 2018 – The Ferguson Fire started July 13 on the Sierra National Forest and is managed under unified command between the United States Forest Service, California Interagency Incident Management Team 4, CALFIRE and the Mariposa County Sheriff’s Office. Much of the fire is burning in steep, rugged terrain with little to […]

Legendary Rock Band Pablo Cruise – Bear Valley Music Festival, July 21 at 7 PM

Legendary Rock Band Pablo Cruise – Bear Valley Music Festival, July 21 at 7 PM

Bear Valley, CA…Bear Valley Music Festival is proud to present the real and authentic rock band Pablo Cruise. The group is among the most renowned rock bands formed in San Francisco back in the day, including Santana, Jefferson Airplane and the Grateful Dead. The band is currently composed of David Jenkins (guitar and vocals), Cory […]

Chains Required at Camp Connell General Store

Chains Required at Camp Connell General Store

Camp Connell, CA…Make Plans to take in one of the last concerts of one of the longest running and popular local bands. The Beer Garden at Camp Connell welcomes Chains Required! Should be a fun time, doors open at 5pm, we’ll have Wood Fired Pizza, Burgers and Beer…oh we’ll have wine, and some drink specials […]

Ferguson Fire Jumps Hwy 140 & Grows to 27,129 Acres! 204 Engines, 38 Water Tenders, 17 Helicopters, 70 Hand Crews, 40 Dozers, & 2,832 Total Personnel

Ferguson Fire Jumps Hwy 140 & Grows to 27,129 Acres! 204 Engines, 38 Water Tenders, 17 Helicopters, 70 Hand Crews, 40 Dozers, & 2,832 Total Personnel

Awahanee, CA, July 21, 2018 – The Ferguson Fire started July 13 on the Sierra National Forest and is managed under unified command between the United States Forest Service, California Interagency Incident Management Team 4, CALFIRE and the Mariposa County Sheriff’s Office. Much of the fire is burning in steep, rugged terrain with little to […]

Beautiful Estate Home on Over 5 Acres in Angels Camp. Only $975,000

Beautiful Estate Home on Over 5 Acres in Angels Camp.  Only $975,000

Angels Camp, CA…Impeccably remodeled estate home, with separate guest house, all located on 5.55 prime acres inside the city limits of Angels Camp. The main house is appointed with the finest finishes and welcomes you home in style. Step outside onto the shaded marble patio to enjoy your favorite beverage under a majestic heritage oak. […]

Dear Mr. President Please Help Us Value People Over Fish ~ By Supervisor Dennis Mills

Dear Mr. President Please Help Us Value People Over Fish ~ By Supervisor Dennis Mills

Angels Camp, CA…The Following letter has been sent to the President by Calaveras County Supervisor Dennis Mills. Dear Mr. President: I am writing to you on behalf of thousands of California citizens, farmers, business leaders, local and state elected officials, and even conservationists who are strongly opposed to a plan by the California State Water […]

New Mandatory Evacuation for Ferguson Fire Area

New Mandatory Evacuation for Ferguson Fire Area

Wawona, CA…A MANDATORY EVACUATION has been issued for the Old El Portal Rancheria Flat- Government Housing Foresta Yosemite View Lodge Please evacuate as soon as possible. Highway 140 West to Mariposa remains closed. Residents will need to use Highway 140 East through Yosemite to exit the area. Please drive with caution and watch for responding […]

Isley Brothers & The Commodores with Special Guest The Family Stone at Ironstone July 21st

Isley Brothers & The Commodores with Special Guest The Family Stone at Ironstone July 21st

Murphys, CA…Three of the Funkiest Soul and R&B Groups in history together on one Saturday Night in the Motherlode! With literally hundreds of millions of records sold between them, multiple Grammys and many, many incredible hits, this show promises to be a PARTY!!! Get your dancing shoes on and get on down to Ironstone! This […]

Interior Secretary Zinke Inspecting Dams & Water Infrastructure with Congressmen McClintock & Denham

Interior Secretary Zinke Inspecting Dams & Water Infrastructure with Congressmen McClintock  & Denham

Tuttletown, CA…Currently Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke along with local Congressmen Tom McClintock & Jeff Denham. are touring our local reservoirs, dams and water infrastructure. Not only do these facilities provide water for our residents, agriculture & fire fighting they also have come under increased scrutiny after the state owned Oroville Dam was stressed and triggered […]

Petty Theft – SF Tribute to Tom Petty –Opens The Bear Valley Music Festival July 20 at 7 PM

Petty Theft – SF Tribute to Tom Petty –Opens The Bear Valley Music Festival July 20 at 7 PM

Bear Valley, CA…Bear Valley Music Festival is proud to present Petty Theft – San Francisco Tribute to Tom Petty in music by one of America’s most beloved rock icons — Tom Petty. It’s not about costumes and get-ups; it’s all about the music. Petty Theft has earned a great reputation and has built a loyal […]

The Ferguson Fire Scorches its way to 21,541 Acres, Containment Climbs to 7%, No Structures Lost, 2,711 Personnel, 2 Firefighters Injured, 1 Fatality

The Ferguson Fire Scorches its way to 21,541 Acres, Containment Climbs to 7%, No Structures Lost, 2,711 Personnel, 2 Firefighters Injured, 1 Fatality

Ahwahnee, CA…An unusually heavy inversion stayed over the fire today keeping overall fire activity moderate despite thunderstorm development over the Sierra Crest. The inversion did lift briefly in the late afternoon allowing some columns to build, especially over Sweetwater Ridge and on the Southeastern corner of the fire. Today, the fire continued to grow north […]

Another Fatality on our Local Roads as 73 Year Old San Andreas Man Loses Life in Collision

Another Fatality on our Local Roads as 73 Year Old San Andreas Man Loses Life in Collision

San Andreas, CA…On July 19, 2018, at approximately 1310 hours, a San Andreas man was driving a 1966 Chevy C10 truck, eastbound on Russell Road, approaching Market Street, at an unknown speed. For a yet to be determined reason, He made an unsafe turning movement and steered his pickup to the left. The front of […]

New Ferguson Fire Mandatory Evacuation for El Portal Trailer Court

New Ferguson Fire Mandatory Evacuation for El Portal Trailer Court

El Portal, CA…A MANDATORY EVACUATION has been issued for the El Portal Trailer Court. Please evacuate as soon as possible. Highway 140 West to Mariposa remains closed. Residents will need to use Highway 140 East through Yosemite to exit the area. Please drive with caution and watch for responding emergency traffic. If you require assistance […]

Calaveras County Office of Emergency Services speaking at Good Morning Calaveras in August

Calaveras County Office of Emergency Services speaking at Good Morning Calaveras in August

San Andreas, CA…Good Morning Calaveras in August will be on Wednesday August 1, 2018 from 7:30am – 9:00am. The Guest Speaker will be Michelle Patterson, Director Calaveras County Office of Emergency Services. The cost is only $15 per person, Includes breakfast catered by Carmen’s Cafe. RSVP by July 27. Mark Twain Medical Center, classroom 2, […]

Hazardous Trees Force Closure of Mountain Ranch Road

Hazardous Trees Force Closure of Mountain Ranch Road

Sandreas, CA…PublicWorks staff has identified hazardous trees that are in danger of falling onto Mountain Ranch Road. County Road Crews have been deployed to the site and Mountain Ranch Road is closed from Garibaldi Street, Mountain Ranch to Sheep Ranch Road, Mountain Ranch. Traffic detours are as follows: Traffic heading toward San Andreas will be […]

CHP Looking For Driver in Nissan vs Land Rover Collision

CHP Looking For Driver in Nissan vs Land Rover Collision

Murphys, CA…The San Andreas CHP needs the publics assistance in locating the driver responsible for a hit and run collision in Murphys. On July 18, 2018, at approximately 1130 hours, an identified driver was backing his white Nissan Murano from the parking lot of the Sierra Hills Market in Murphys, Ca. The driver backed his […]

Calaveras Board of Supervisors are Back In Action With a Full Agenda on July 24th

Calaveras Board of Supervisors are Back In Action With a Full Agenda on July 24th

San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras Board of Supervisors are Back In Action With a Full Agenda on July 24th. The agenda is below… Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting 7/24/2018 8:00 AM Board of Supervisors Chambers 891 Mountain Ranch Road   San Andreas, CA 95249 Downloads:  Agenda  Agenda Packet Call to Order Roll Call CLOSED SESSION AGENDA 1. Pursuant to […]

Angels Food and Sierra Hills Markets Weekly Ad & Grocery Specials Through July 24th

Angels Food and Sierra Hills Markets Weekly Ad & Grocery Specials Through July 24th

Angels Camp & Murphys, CA…For the best Deli Sandwiches in Calaveras County, come on in and treat yourself to the tastiest and freshest ‘made with love’ deli sandwiches around. Angels Food Deli, Text your order to 209.753.7331 Or You may call your order into 209.736.4243 ext 14. Sierra Hills Market Deli, Text your order to […]

Isley Brothers & The Commodores with Special Guest The Family Stone at Ironstone July 21st

Isley Brothers & The Commodores with Special Guest The Family Stone at Ironstone July 21st

Murphys, CA…Three of the Funkiest Soul and R&B Groups in history together on one Saturday Night in the Motherlode! With literally hundreds of millions of records sold between them, multiple Grammys and many, many incredible hits, this show promises to be a PARTY!!! Get your dancing shoes on and get on down to Ironstone! This […]

Health Advisory on Wildfire Smoke

Health Advisory on Wildfire Smoke

San Andreas, CA…Smoke from the Ferguson Fire in Mariposa County is impacting air quality in Calaveras County. The impact varies, based on geographical location and wind direction, but has the greatest impact at this time on sensitive populations, including individuals with heart and lung disease, elderly persons, infants, children and pregnant women. As general cautionary […]

Calaveras County Arts Council’s Music in the Parks is in Mokelumne Hill Tonight

Calaveras County Arts Council’s Music in the Parks is in Mokelumne Hill Tonight

Mokelumne Hill, CA…Your ticket to summer Wednesday fun. Free and family-friendly! Music in the parks is held every Wednesday, June – August at different location around Calaveras County. All concerts are free and family friendly. Join the Calaveras County Arts Council for a night of folk and rock and roll with The Bill Welles Band. […]