Arnold, CA…In Loving Memory of Priscilla Rea Natalia 1/15/42 to 3/3/2018. She was a bus driver and arts teacher at Hazel Fischer Elementary for 39 Years, 7 Months & 4 1/2 Days. She was born in San Francisco and moved to White Pines in 1972. She would want you to remember her as a person […]
Valley Springs, CA…Kenneth Arnold Chapman, 66 of Valley Springs, California passed away March 11, 2018 in San Andreas, CA after battling cancer, born August 14, 1951 in Kirkland, Washington. Ken was originally from Washington State graduating from Tolt High School in 1970. Forever the adventurer, Ken spent his life traveling the world seeking inspiration from […]
Bear Valley, CA…As of March 19, 2018, no evidence which would help search and rescue personnel locate Mr. Mullarkey has been found. The Alpine county Sheriff’s Office is continuing to search for Mr. Mullarkey with the assistance of the Bear Valley Resort ski patrol and a military Black Hawk Helicopter. This evening a fixed wing […]
Sonora, CA…From the Sonora Police Dept….On 03-18-2018, around 12:30 PM, Sonora Police Officers were called to the area of Highway 49 and Pesce Way for a possible drunk driver. The vehicle was described as a white Dodge pickup truck with paper plates. An Officer responded to the area and observed a vehicle matching the description […]
Sonora, CA….From the Tuolumne Sheriff’s Office…”27-year-old Hailey Johnson’s luck ran out yesterday afternoon. Deputy Stephens spotted her driving an Acura with license plates registered to a Honda. A check of the Vehicle Identification Number revealed the Acura just so happened to be stolen out of Oakdale. Johnson was arrested for possessing the stolen car and […]
San Andreas, CA…Join the Sheriff Candidates at San Andreas Town Hall from 6-8pm on March 21st. “Battle For The Badge” will be a two hour candidate debate for arguably the most important county wide elected office. Appointed Sheriff Rick DiBasilio and Challengers Gary Stevens & Pat Garrahan will answer your questions on the topics you […]
Murphys, CA…Every year after the parade we take a trek from one end of Main Street to another. We try and take a mental snapshot along with some real ones of the crowd size, local visitor mix, new booths & general look of the crowd and day. With the recent weather we have been having […]
Bear Valley, CA…The Alpine County Sheriff’s Office has been searching for Mr. Mullarkey since March 14th with no success. Search efforts have been focused within the boundaries of the Bear Valley Resort because of the extreme avalanche danger in the surrounding wilderness and a lack of evidence suggesting Mr. Mullarkey had skied out of bounds. […]
Murphys, CA…Our humble little Irish berg played host to one of the area’s largest single day events yesterday. Mother Nature put a chill and a bit of moisture threat in the air but the event came off without a hitch. For this year we tried something just a bit different and started down at the […]
Long Barn, CA…Traffic Update…Overturned Vehicle Near Little Sweden on Hwy 108. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00190 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr108 / Little Sweden Loc Desc: WB BTWN LITTLE SWEDEN AND LONG BARN Lat/Lon: 38.084172 -120.157525 Detail Information 1:57 PM 11 [21] [Rotation Request Comment] 1039 AFFORDABLE TOW 2099842414 1:55 PM 10 [20] A61-003 1185 OT’D F25 […]
Arnold, CA…If you are heading up to mountains today Chain Controls start at Arnold on Hwy 4, Twain Harte on Hwy 108 & Pickets Junction on Hwy 88. Let’s be careful out there… SR 4 [IN THE CENTRAL CALIFORNIA AREA] IS CLOSED FROM 0.5 MI EAST OF THE JCT OF SR 207 /MT REBA TURNOFF/ […]
Murphys, CA…Who is missing a dog in Murphys? Male Black Lab found along Hwy 4. Message me immediately if dog belongs to you. Message Kerry Harris Keeney or text 209-743-5391 if you know owner.
Bear Valley, CA…Hey Good People! 14″ of new snow overnight!!!!! 28″ in 24hrs and 57″ of new snow in the last 72hrs! 2-4″ of snow is slated to fall today with a high of 23F and a South wind up to 11mph. A break in the storm will arrive for Sunday through Monday and then […]
Angels Camp, CA…CHP is reporting a vehicle vs bushes with possible injuries near Hwy 4 and Poole Station. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00207 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr4 / Pool Station Rd Loc Desc: JWO Lat/Lon: 38.044559 -120.647002 Detail Information 2:40 PM 2 [5] 1039 CAL SO 2:36 PM 1 [1] […]
Arnold, CA…Purchase The Past is located at 830 Highway 4 in Arnold. Saturdays & Sundays, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm and By Appointment. 830 Highway 4, Arnold, 209-795-1882
Arnold, CA…PG&E Crews are out working on getting power back on for over 5,000 customers in Amador, Calaveras & Tuolumne Counties. This includes over 3,000 without power (Including our Office) in the greater Arnold area. We just checked with PG&E and they are still assessing the outage and were unable to give a restoral time […]
Markleeville, CA…From the Alpine County Sheriff’s Dept…As many of you know, we have an active search going on in Bear Valley. I will quote the press release below. Our dedicated partners, the California Highway Patrol air Division and the Air National Guard came yesterday to assist. Unfortunately, the storm blew in before they could leave […]
Jamestown, CA…Traffic Update….Overturned Vehicle Off The Roadway Near Sr108 / Rushing Hill Lookout Rd Incident: 00280 Type: Trfc Collision-Minor Inj Location: Sr108 / Rushing Hill Lookout Rd Loc Desc: EB Lat/Lon: 37.847265 -120.560209 Detail Information 2:40 PM 7 [16] [Rotation Request Comment] 1039 AFFORDABLE TOW 209-984-2414 2:39 PM 6 [15] B61-002 FIRE HAS #1 CLOSED […]
Valley Springs, CA…Traffic Update….Roadway Flooding Near Milton Rd / Jenny Lind Rd Incident: 00169 Type: Roadway Flooding Location: Milton Rd / Jenny Lind Rd Loc Desc: JSO Lat/Lon: 38.099178 -120.878377 Detail Information 1:11 PM 2 [5] 1039 CORDS 12:58 PM 1 [2] RDWY FLOODED
Arnold, CA…We just spoke with EPFD Engineer- Paramedic Pete Ryan to get a few details on the reported roof collapse into a room of a in the 5000 Block of Hwy 4 in the Hathaway Pines area. Luckily there were no injuries and the family was not displaced as they were able to isolate that […]
Arnold, CA…Unsettled weather continues today with periods of moderate to heavy snow showers expected in the mountains of Interior Northern California. Snow levels remain around 2000 to 3000 feet across the northern mountains, and 3000 to 4000 feet across the West Slopes of the Northern Sierra. Mountain travelers should be prepared for hazardous winter weather […]
San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Purchasing Agent will receive bids for: Hauling Services – Public Works, Road and Bridges & Integrated Waste Management Divisions. BID No. 17-1018-14-962. Bids may be obtained from the Calaveras County Administrative Office, 891 Mountain Ranch Road, San Andreas, CA 95249, or from Public Purchase at: https://www.publicpurchase.com/gems/calaverasco,ca/buyer/public/home The Calaveras County Purchasing […]
Bear Valley, CA…We just spoke with the Alpine County Sheriff’s Office in Bear Valley and search continues for Thomas Mullarkey who was reported missing Wednesday evening. The search efforts centered on possible out of bounds areas yesterday and today they are are refocusing their efforts in the in bounds areas. There are National Guard helicopters […]
Arnold, CA….The roadways this morning in our area area beautiful mess. We need the snow and it is pretty but it is a mess. Hwy 88 is closed at Peddler Hill so if you are in need of a powder fix for skiing or boarding Bear Valley and Dodge Ridge are your options as for […]
Arnold, CA….With the latest storm wave students in the Vallecito School District and Bret Harte School District have a snow day. The schools are closed for today.
Murphys, CA…A fire has been reported at the Bret Harte Mini Storage on Bret Harte Drive in Murphys. Initial reports are several units involved….Please use caution in the area…
Jamestown, CA…Traffic Update….Injury Overturned Vehicle Collision Near The Rock Shop on Hwy 108. Two walking wounded out of vehicle and an injured dog as well. Let’s be careful out there… Incident: 00437 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr108 / Rock Shop Loc Desc: EB Lat/Lon: 37.846264 -120.559460 Detail Information 10:15 PM 11 [16] C61-153 BLOCKING […]
Arnold, CA…As the next wave of these systems rolls in Hwy 88 is closed at the Carson Spur before Kirkwood for avalanche control. On Hwy 4 you will need to chain up or engage the 4 wheel drive near Forest Meadows. On Hwy 108 at East Twain Harte those traction aids will be needed. Hwy […]
Bear Valley, CA…Local search teams from Alpine County Search & Rescue, Calaveras County Search & Rescue and others are still looking for 65 year old Thomas Mullarkey, 65 who failed to return after his ski trip yesterday. He is described as being 5′, 8″ tall and 150lbs with Blue Eyes and Gray hair. He is […]
Avery, CA…Justice is male shepherd mix missing off of Sheep Ranch Road. Contact Candi 209-214-7779. candidawn@comcast.net. Long legs, VERY friendly. Microchipped but information is out of date.
