Firefighters Hold the Detwiler Fire to 48,000 acres, 7% contained, 8 Structured Burned, 1 Damaged, 1,500 Threatened, 3,175 Personnel Working Fire

Firefighters Hold the Detwiler Fire to 48,000 acres, 7% contained, 8 Structured Burned, 1 Damaged, 1,500 Threatened, 3,175 Personnel Working Fire

Mariposa, CA…Today, fire behavior remained active. Firefighters faced high temperatures along with dry and drought stressed chaparral and grass. Steep and inaccessible terrain continue to challenge control lines. The fire encroaches on culturally and historically sensitive areas. The fire continues to threaten power lines to the S. of the incident which supply power to Yosemite […]

Evacuation Guidelines for Tuolumne County Residents

Evacuation Guidelines for Tuolumne County Residents

Sonora, CA…Types of Evacuations: In Tuolumne County there are three types of evacuation warnings. Implementation of one or the other is dependent upon the actual or potential danger to the affected population as determined by the Incident Command Staff or the Board of Supervisors. The Three Types of Evacuation are: Evacuation Advisory – Issued to […]

Detwiler Fire Evacuation Advisory and Warning South of Hwy 120

Detwiler Fire Evacuation Advisory and Warning South of Hwy 120

Sonora, CA…An evacuation advisory has been issued for the area south of Highway 120 to the county line, between Smith Station Road and the Town of Moccasin. An Evacuation advisory means there is a potential for evacuation and residents should start preparing for evacuation. An evacuation warning has been issued for the areas of Jackass […]

Wildfire Smoke Warning: Detwiler Fire Air Quality Advisory

Wildfire Smoke Warning: Detwiler Fire Air Quality Advisory

Sutter Creek, CA – Some areas of Amador County are experiencing heavy smoke due to drift from the Detwiler fire burning in Mariposa County. Continued low visibility and degraded air quality can be expected in valley areas. The National Weather Service forecasts that smoke patterns will likely be shifting over the next few days. Amador […]

New Red Cross Emergency Shelter Locations for Detwiler Fire

New Red Cross Emergency Shelter Locations for Detwiler Fire

Mariposa, CA…The American Red Cross of the Central Valley has opened five shelter locations for residents impacted by the Detwiler Fire: 1. EV Free Church, 50443 High School Road, Oakhurst, CA 2. Sierra Vista Presbyterian Church, 39696 Hwy 41, Oakhurst, CA 3. Mountain Christian Center, 40299 Hwy 49, Oakhurst, CA 93644 4. Cesar Chavez Junior […]

What’s Happening in Murphys this Week – July 18 through July 30, 2017

What’s Happening in Murphys this Week – July 18 through July 30, 2017

Murphys, CA…Try out the Saturday Hopper bus service running between Valley Springs and Arnold with stops in Murphys! Saturdays in Murphys – Walking Tours of Historic Downtown Murphys are available at no charge (donations gratefully accepted) on Saturday mornings at 10am leaving from the Old Timers Museum. Please contact Jo Sanders at 209-728-3072 to confirm […]

Traffic Update….Jack Knifed Big Rig in Hwy 108 High Country, Hwy 108 Closed At Kennedy Meadows

Traffic Update….Jack Knifed Big Rig in Hwy 108 High Country, Hwy 108 Closed At Kennedy Meadows

Pinecrest, CA…Traffic Update….Jack Knifed Big Rig in Hwy 108 High Country, Hwy 108 Closed At Kennedy Meadows. Bishop CHP Office has let CHP Sonora know they have a jack knifed big rig in the high country and traffic needs to be held on our side at Kennedy Meadows. Please plan accordingly… Incident: 00032 Type: Traffic […]

Vietnam Veteran Richard Ray Robinson Passes Away at 62

Vietnam Veteran Richard Ray Robinson Passes Away at 62

West Point, CA…Richard Ray Robinson age 68, Passed away July 12th 2017 of Mesothelioma at his home in West Point Ca. He was born October 16th 1948 in French Camp Ca to Leonidas & Belva Robinson, who are both deceased. Graduated linden high school, took Agriculture for 4 years. He was also class president for […]

Ebbetts Pass CCWD Reach 3A Project Construction Update

Ebbetts Pass CCWD Reach 3A Project Construction Update

Arnold, CA…CCWD Construction Update: July 17-21: Construction crews will be testing recently installed pipeline on Blagen Road and tying the new section of pipeline into the main system, which could cause minor traffic delays in the area. Additional work will take place near the District’s Sawmill Tank on the hill above White Pines Lake, but […]

Bear Valley Music Festival July 21 – August 6, 2017

Bear Valley Music Festival July 21 – August 6, 2017

Bear Valley, CA…Maestro Michael Morgan and the Bear Valley Music Festival invite you to a dazzling concert lineup from July 21 to August 6. Here are some highlights:  COUNTRY ARTIST – Hal Ketchum and the amazing Hal Ketchum Country Trio.    TRIBUTES – Fleetwood Mac * Motown * Queen  PIANIST – Vladislav Kern  SYMPHONY – Beethoven’s “Pastorale” Symphony – Mendelssohn’s “Scottish” Symphony– Haydn’s “Clock” Symphony   TENOR – Jonathan Blalock & The Bear Valley Orchestra POPS – Symphonic Music from Hollywood with Richard […]

Traffic Update….Vehicle vs Motorcycle Near Shake Ridge & Allen Road

Traffic Update….Vehicle vs Motorcycle Near Shake Ridge & Allen Road

Volcano, CA…CHP is reporting a Ford Explorer vs a motorcycle near Shake Ridge & Allen Road. Please use caution in the area…. Incident: 00433 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Shake Ridge Rd / Allan Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.483286 -120.610102 Close Detail Information 9:17 PM 7 [13] [Notification] [CHP]-RORYS CLLD TO ADV ATR AREA / […]

A Very Nice Fellow Found Missing His Tags in Rocky Hill Neighborhood (Duke has been reunited with his owners)

A Very Nice Fellow Found Missing His Tags in Rocky Hill Neighborhood  (Duke has been reunited with his owners)

Murphys, CA…From Christopher Nelson….”I found this dog at 8pm Saturday in Murphy’s off Rocky Hill Rd. He is very well trained and friendly with people and other dogs. His blue collar only has a invisible fence unit, it looks like the leash clip, where tags would be, ripped out. No one I accosted on the […]

Bear Valley’s New Glamping, Adventure Club and Electric Mountain Bike Options Round Out Full Roster of 2017 Summer Activities

Bear Valley’s New Glamping, Adventure Club and Electric Mountain Bike Options Round Out Full Roster of 2017 Summer Activities

Bear Valley, CA…Bear Valley fun continues this summer with a host of lodging and Adventure Park packages for the entire family along with a range of activities including “Glamping” options, an Adventure Park, swimming, hiking, biking, kayaking, a kid’s club, archery, outdoor movies, live music and much more. Whether it’s relaxing among the tall pine […]

Concert on the Hill Top Stage at Brice Station Vineyards, Patrice Pike, Wayne Sutton & The Band

Concert on the Hill Top Stage at Brice Station Vineyards, Patrice Pike, Wayne Sutton & The Band

Murphys, CA…Patrice Pike burst onto the music scene as the electric front woman for the seminal Austin jam band Sister Seven. She was honing her creativity as a vocalist and songwriter at Booker T. Washington school for performing and visual arts as well as the legendary music programs at the University of North Texas when […]

Traffic Update…Non-Injury Collision Near Carson Hill

Traffic Update…Non-Injury Collision Near Carson Hill

Angels Camp, CA…CHP is reporting a non-injury, at least to the people, not so sure about the white Corvette that spunout off the roadway. There is at least some injured pride and an abuse of insurance deductibles….let’s be careful out there. Incident: 00131 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Sr49 / Carson Hill Loc Desc: JSO […]

The Bluz Hounds the Beer Garden at Camp Connell on July 15

The Bluz Hounds the Beer Garden at Camp Connell on July 15

Camp Connell, CA…Since 1929 The Camp Connell General Store has been serving generation after generation of customers. New Owner Dan Tulipani and his family are excited to continue and expand on the rich fabric of history and traditions that have made the store an integral part of the community. With Dining, Wine, Beer, Gifts, Groceries […]

Need a Vacation? New Melones Lake Marina is Ready to Help with a Day or Stay On The Lake!!

Need a Vacation? New Melones Lake Marina is Ready to Help with a Day or Stay On The Lake!!

Angels Camp, CA…New Melones Lake Lovers! Now is the time to book your reservations for a fun filled summer. It is incredibly important to book your boating reservations early to ensure there will be a rental waiting for you. We have Party Cruisers, Super Cruisers, Patio Boats, Fishing Boat, Wave Runners, Kayaks, Paddle Boards, Hydro […]

Michael D. Clark Lost His Life Last Night in Hwy 49 Big Rig Collision

Michael D. Clark Lost His Life Last Night in Hwy 49 Big Rig Collision

Mokelumne Hill, CA…The sad notifications have been made and CHP has released that it was Michael D. Clark, 42 from Sacramento who last his life last night in a tragic big rig collision in the corners north of Mokelumne Hill approaching the river. At about 8:30pm Mr. Clark was operating a combination commercial vehicle consisting […]

SNAC Has All Your Outdoor Toys Including a Huge Selection of Emotion Kayaks!

SNAC Has All Your Outdoor Toys Including a Huge Selection of Emotion Kayaks!

Arnold, CA…Come to SNAC Arnold for all your outdoor needs! We rent kayaks, canoes & stand-up paddleboards and sell new kayaks & SUPs. We even have used kayaks (including Hobie) for sale through our consignment program at great prices! SNAC has gear – priced so you can spend more time using it, than paying for […]

Hwy 49 Roundabout in Plymouth will be an Asset for Tourists, Residents & Businesses in Amador County

Hwy 49 Roundabout in Plymouth will be an Asset for Tourists, Residents & Businesses in Amador County

Amador County, CA…Times are changing in the town of Plymouth, which was established as a Gold Country mining camp in 1852. Now adjacent State Route 49 (SR-49) is changing, as well. While Plymouth is eager to diversify its economy with additional tourism, it also recognizes the fiscal benefits provided by the region’s dozens of wineries […]

Board of Supervisors Notice of Public Hearing on Planning Commission’s Denial of Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Registration Application

Board of Supervisors Notice of Public Hearing on Planning Commission’s Denial of Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Registration Application

San Andreas, CA…BOARD OF SUPERVISORS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING. LEAD AGENCY: Calaveras County Planning Department, 891 Mountain Ranch Rd., San Andreas, CA 95249. 2017-046 APPEAL of Planning Commission Denial of Appeal 2016-046 for the rejection of a Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Registration Application Steve Snowden is appealing the Planning Commission’s denial of 2017-046, which is an […]

Board of Supervisors Notice of Public Hearing on Zoning Amendment

Board of Supervisors Notice of Public Hearing on Zoning Amendment

San Andreas, CA…BOARD OF SUPERVISORS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING. LEAD AGENCY: Calaveras County Planning Department, 891 Mountain Ranch Rd., San Andreas, CA 95249. 2017-006 ZONING AMENDMENT AND NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR JED RICHARDSON. The applicant is requesting approval of a Zoning Amendment to change the zoning of the subject property from RR-5 (Rural Residential-5 acre minimum) […]