USDA Rural Development to Present $178,000 Rural Business Development Grant Award to Central Sierra Economic Development District

USDA Rural Development to Present $178,000 Rural Business Development Grant Award to Central Sierra Economic Development District

Murphys, CA…USDA Rural Development California State Director Kim Dolbow Vann will present the Central Sierra Planning Council, a subsidiary of Central Sierra Economic Development District (CSEDD), with a $178,000 Rural Business Development Grant (RBDG) award at a ceremony today in Muprhys. Grant money will be used to perform a feasibility study to subsidize wood building […]

Ferguson Fire Rolls On to 43,299 Acres & 27% Containment. Yosemite Valley Closed Through The Weekend

Ferguson Fire Rolls On to 43,299 Acres & 27% Containment.  Yosemite Valley Closed Through The Weekend

Awahanee, CA, July 26, 2018 – Yosemite National Park officials announced closures to the Yosemite Valley and Wawona areas, as well as the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias, effective noon on Wednesday, July 25. With the ongoing closure of Highway140, visitors can exit the park using Highways 120 and 41. Yosemite National Park is experiencing high fire danger, […]

San Andreas Man Charged with Second Degree Murder in Death of Desiree Licon

San Andreas Man Charged with Second Degree Murder in Death of Desiree Licon

San Andreas, CA…On 7-11-18 around 0240 hours Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office Deputies responded to a report of an altercation on Bargers Court in San Andreas. Upon arrival deputies found an unconscious 27 year old female who was treated by medics and later transported via air ambulance to an out of county hospital. Deputies arrested Jesse […]

Sheriff’s Behavioral Health Liaison Receives Award

Sheriff’s Behavioral Health Liaison Receives Award

San Andreas, CA) On 7/18/18 the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office was notified that “Behavioral Health Liaison” Brenda Hanley is receiving an international award for “Leadership in Human Rights and Civil Rights” from the International Association of Chiefs of Police. The Sheriff’s Office nominated Ms. Hanley for the award. Ms. Hanley is an employee of Calaveras […]

Ferguson Fire Community Meeting July 25th in Greeley Hill

Ferguson Fire Community Meeting July 25th in Greeley Hill

Greeley Hill, CA…Ferguson Fire Community Meeting has been scheduled for July 25th in Greeley Hill. The Unified Commanders, CAL FIRE, US Forest Service and Mariposa County Sheriff’s Office, will be hosting a community meeting to discuss the current situation of the Ferguson Fire. Officials will be giving an operational overview briefing highlighting the current actions […]

Jessica Morse on Yosemite Valley Closure Due to Ferguson Fire

Jessica Morse on Yosemite Valley Closure Due to Ferguson Fire

Roseville, CA…U.S. House candidate Jessica Morse today released the following statement regarding the spread of the Ferguson Fire, which continues to impact communities across the 4th Congressional District: “Having hiked and camped in Yosemite since my youth, my heart is with the people displaced and threatened by this dangerous fire. I am praying that everyone […]

Desiree Licon 1990 – 2018

Desiree Licon 1990 – 2018

San Andreas, CA…Desiree Licon was born July 21st, 1990 in San Jose, CA and passed away July 15, 2018 in San Andreas, CA. She was an accomplished Cheerleader from the young age of 7 years old, cheering for Pop Warner and competitive cheer teams. Desiree was active in Dance and Drama and always loved to […]

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 […]