Numbers Without Power Continue To Climb

Numbers Without Power Continue To Climb

Arnold, CA…The numbers of customers without power continues to rise instead of fall as crews work hard to stay ahead of the wave of trees dropping into the power lines. PG&E’s earlier estimates on getting power restored have come and gone. The sobering numbers are as follows…Arnold, 42 Outages affecting 4718 Customers. Avery, 1 Outages […]

Mother Nature Continues Her Quest To Make Up For The Dry Years

Mother Nature Continues Her Quest To Make Up For The Dry Years

Arnold, CA…Along the West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada. Today Widespread snow showers in the morning, then numerous rain and snow showers in the afternoon. Highs 22 to 36 higher elevations…35 to 41 lower elevations. Snow accumulation of 2 to 8 inches. Snow level 4000 feet. Prevailing south winds 5 to 15 mph with gusts to […]

Power Outage Update…The List is Long & Bulk Of Hwy 4 Outage Should Be Repaired By Noon

Power Outage Update…The List is Long & Bulk Of Hwy 4 Outage Should Be Repaired By Noon

Arnold, CA…PG&E has informed us that the bulk of the Hwy 4 customers back online by noon. The long list of outages at this time. Arnold 33 outages for 4600 not moving current. Avery 1 outage affecting 75 customers. Cedar Ridge has 2 outages with 333 down. Dorrington is down to 4 outages with 306 […]

Hey Good People!!! It’s Is Dumping “Pure Mountain Fun” In Bear Valley!!! ~ Mattly Trent

Hey Good People!!!  It’s Is Dumping “Pure Mountain Fun” In Bear Valley!!! ~ Mattly Trent

Bear Valley, CA…Hey Good People! We picked up another 12″ of new snow overnight for a whopping storm total so far of 58″!!!!!! The high today should come in around the mid to upper 20’s with winds out of the SSW from 11-26 with possible gust up to 40mph. The riding is off the hook […]

Over $127 Million Allocated To Improve & Maintain California’s Multimodal Transportation System

Over $127 Million Allocated To Improve & Maintain California’s Multimodal Transportation System

Stockton, CA…The California Transportation Commission (CTC) has adopted 49 projects, valued at more than $127 million, to support needed upkeep on California’s aging roads and bridges, make upgrades to transit and rail systems and encourage use of alternative forms of transportation, including biking and walking. “Caltrans is working to ensure every dollar counts when it […]

Bret Harte FFA Shines At The Sectional FFA Competition

Bret Harte FFA Shines At The Sectional FFA Competition

Angels Camp, CA…On Wednesday, January 18 eleven Bret Harte FFA members traveled to Linden High School to compete in the Delta Cal Sectional FFA speaking contest. These competitors participated in four different contests against eighteen other FFA Chapters. Representing Bret Harte for the Job Interview contest were seniors Bailey Van Zant and Maddie Walraven, who […]

Calaveras County Public Notice For County Board, Committee Or Commission Membership Applications

Calaveras County Public Notice For County Board, Committee Or Commission Membership Applications

San Andreas, CA…NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, due to unscheduled vacancies and expiration of terms, the Calaveras County Board of Supervisors encourages interested and qualified persons to apply for membership to the following County boards, committees or commissions: Assessment Appeals Board Act in a quasi-judicial capacity in determining the full value of property or to […]

To A Successful New Year! ~ A Mind Matters Blog

To A Successful New Year! ~ A Mind Matters Blog

Murphys, CA…January, the beginning of a new year, seems like a great time to think about success. What does success mean to you? What successes have you had in the past? What goals/successes lie ahead for you? We, at Mind Matters, find success when our clients find success. I’d like to share two examples of […]

2017 Commission On Aging Plans To Be Designed

2017 Commission On Aging Plans To Be Designed

San Andreas,CA…2017 activities for the Commission on Aging will be made at a planning session February 3, 2017 at 9:30 am at The Link, 130 E. St. Charles St., San Andreas. Commissioners will look at the viability of existing projects and be asked to identify and submit new projects to accomplish its mission. The COA […]

Moyles’s Portrait Studio Is Ready To Turn Moments Into Memories!

Moyles’s Portrait Studio Is Ready To Turn Moments Into Memories!

Sonora, CA…The only family owned and run professional portrait studio in Sonora specializing in same day prints. We specialize in capturing those precious family moments and creating lasting memories. We strive to have your prints to you same day! Contact us today, at (209) 536-4129 to make an appointment and drop-ins are always welcome!

CAMPS Has An Executive Chef Opening

CAMPS Has An Executive Chef Opening

Angels Camp, CA…Greenhorn Creek Resort in Angels Camp, CA has an immediate opening for an Executive Chef at CAMPS Restaurant, the resort’s award-winning restaurant and bar. The Executive Chef will be responsible for directing and ensuring the highest standards of operation, product quality and the profitability of the Food and Beverage Department. This includes overseeing […]

Influenza Running Rampant & Tips To Help You Avoid It

Influenza Running Rampant & Tips To Help You Avoid It

Calaveras County, CA…During the last several weeks there has been an increase in clinic visits and hospitalizations for influenza throughout California. Influenza activity is at higher than expected levels in California, and elevated activity is being reported from all regions of the state including Tuolumne and Calaveras Counties. Although Mariposa County has not experienced an […]

Ambulance Versus Tree Trunk In Amador County

Ambulance Versus Tree Trunk In Amador County

Sutter Creek,CA…At approximately 4:50 this morning, party one was driving a 2010 Ford ambulance eastbound on Ridge Road near Dapple Drive responding to a medical aid call with lights and siren activated at approximately 45 miles per hour. The driver suddenly observed a tree falling into his lane of travel from the south roadway edge. […]

William Randolph “Randy” Abernethy 1937-2017

William Randolph “Randy” Abernethy 1937-2017

Arnold, CA… William Randolph “Randy” Abernethy was born 22 August 1937 to Peter and Jesse Abernethy in Hickory, North Carolina. He had two brothers, Peter (Boise, ID) and John (deceased) and a sister, Hannah (Anchorage, Alaska). Randy graduated from University of NC at Chapel Hill, North Carolina. He married Kay Payne, and had two children, […]

Hey Good People!!! It’s Is Dumping “Pure Mountain Fun” In Bear Valley!!! ~ Mattly Trent

Hey Good People!!!  It’s Is Dumping “Pure Mountain Fun” In Bear Valley!!! ~ Mattly Trent

Bear Valley, CA…Hey Good People! 13″ of new overnight!!! 31″ for the storm total so far and counting! We are in it and well……it’s time to get yer powder game on. Today the high will be around 29F with SSW winds from 20-40mph. 8-12″ s expected to fall during the day today and another 5-9″ […]

Highway Closure On SR 120 At James E. Roberts Memorial Bridge

Highway Closure On SR 120 At James E. Roberts Memorial Bridge

Tuolumne County, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will close eastbound and westbound State Route 120 at the James E. Roberts Bridge in Tuolumne County for bridge work. Access to the bridge is prohibited Sunday, January 22, 2017, through Friday, January 27, 2017, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 a.m. Detours are in place and additional […]

Ned LeDoux Coming To The Calaveras County Fair

Ned LeDoux Coming To The Calaveras County Fair

Angels Camp,CA…In country music, a last name like LeDoux casts a big, storied and bittersweet shadow, but it’s one Ned LeDoux doesn’t mind standing in one bit. Having been a drummer in his dad Chris’ band Western Underground since 1998, Ned knew from an early age that he had “no plan b” but to play […]

Calaveras County Sheriff’s Logs For January 19th

Calaveras County Sheriff’s Logs For January  19th

San Andreas, CA…The latest activity logs for the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Deputies are attached: CALAVERAS COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE MEDIA BULLETIN Thursday, January 19, 2017 00:08 Disturbance 1701190002 Occurred on W Saint Charles St, San Andreas. Caller can hear screaming. . Disposition: No Report Taken. 00:12 Disturbance 1701190003 Occurred at Russell Rd/W Saint Charles St, San […]

Traffic Update…Vehicle Into Tree In Pioneer Area

Traffic Update…Vehicle Into Tree In Pioneer Area

Pioneer, CA…CHP is reporting a vehicle into a tree on Pinewood Drive. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00266 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: 16250 Pinewood Dr Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.442392 -120.530433 Close Detail Information 6:06 PM 4 [8] 1185R 6:04 PM 3 [5] B94-006 VEH BARELY IMPACTED TREE // PERSON IN THE VEH […]

Board Of Supervisors Meeting January, 24th & January 2017 Storm Damage

Board Of Supervisors Meeting January, 24th & January 2017 Storm Damage

San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors is holding a regular meeting on Tuesday, January 24th at 8:00 a.m. On the agenda is the adoption of a resolution upholding the Planning Commission’s denial of the appeal of the Planning Director’s denial of Commercial Cannabis Registration. Another item on the agenda is to receive a […]

The Murphys Historic Hotel Presents, “The 10th Annual Chili Cook-Off!”

The Murphys Historic Hotel Presents, “The 10th Annual Chili Cook-Off!”

Murphys, CA…LOOK! It’s a Chili Cookoff! Super Bowl Sunday! At Murphys Historic Hotel! Procedes benefit Hospice of Amador and Calaveras and The Resource Connection Food Bank. The Resource Connection’s Food Bank offers opportunities for eligible Calaveras County families and individuals to receive nutritious food at the main San Andreas site and at mobile pantries and […]