Groveland, CA…The fire is currently 100 acres and burning through brushy vegetation and beetle-killed trees. There is moderate fire spotting and beetle-killed tree torching. The fire is currently 25% contained Beetle-killed trees are presenting safety hazards for crews on the ground with an increase in danger from burning snags. Crews worked through the night to […]
Groveland, CA…James E. Roberts Memorial Bridge Repair Update
Groveland, CA…Tuolumne County – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform one-way traffic control on eastbound and westbound State Route 120 from Old Priest Grade Road to the west boundary of Yosemite National Park for tree work. Crews will begin work Monday, September 12, 2016, through Saturday, September 17, 2016, from 6:00 a.m. to […]
Jamestown, CA…California State Parks, Railtown 1897 State Historic Park (SHP) and the California State Railroad Museum Foundation will host the second annual Apple Harvest Day on Saturday, October 8, 2016 at Railtown 1897 SHP. Apple Harvest Day celebrates the history of apple production in Tuolumne County – which dates back to the early days of […]
White Pines, CA…On September 3rd the Sierra Nevada Logging Museum’s 21st Annual Logging Jamboree filled the museum grounds. The sights and sounds took you back to earlier years in the logging industry. The whishing sounds of crosscut saws, axes hitting their targets and the whine of chainsaws of all ages, sizes and power levels. You […]
Arnold, CA…The first bit of snow fell overnight in the high country as overnight temps have begun to slip into fall like territories in the West Slope of the Northern Sierra Nevada. Today Mostly cloudy. Scattered rain showers and isolated thunderstorms in the morning…then scattered showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs 48 to 63 […]
San Andreas, CA..Mark Twain Medical Center (MTMC) will be holding its 18th Annual Fall Health Fair on Saturday, September 24th from 7am to noon at the Hospital Campus in San Andreas. “We are once again delighted to provide these needed health and well-being services at a low cost for our community,” said Bob Diehl, Hospital […]
San Andreas, CA…The latest activity logs for the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Deputies are enclosed… We Would Like To Thank Signal Service For Sponsoring Our Law Enforcement Category daily_log_09-11-2016 daily_log_09-10-2016 daily_log_09-09-2016 daily_log_09-08-2016 daily_log_09-07-2016 daily_log_09-06-2016 daily_log_09-05-2016 daily_log_09-04-2016 daily_log_09-03-2016 daily_log_09-02-2016 daily_log_09-01-2016 daily_log_08-31-2016 daily_log_08-30-2016 daily_log_08-29-2016 daily_log_08-28-2016 daily_log_08-27-2016 daily_log_08-26-2016 daily_log_08-25-2016 daily_log_08-24-2016
Yosemite, CA…Ignition of the 62 acre prescribed burn at Ahwahnee Meadow began today; a total of 50 acres were completed. The remaining 12 acres will be scheduled for ignition tomorrow morning, Tuesday September 13, 2016. Smoke will be present during burning operations. Smoke, affecting health, is always a consideration in the decision to schedule prescribed […]
Sonora, CA….The Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Logs through September 11th are enclosed sheriffs-daily-reports-09-11-2016 sheriffs-daily-report-09-10-2016 sheriffs-daily-report-09-09-2016 sheriffs-deputy-daily-report-09-08-2016 sheriffs-daily-report-09-07-2016 sheriffs-daily-reports-09-06-2016 sheriffs-daily-report-09-05-2016 sheriffs-daily-report-09-04-2016 sheriffs-daily-report-09-03-2016 sheriffs-daily-reports-09-02-2016 sheriffs-daily-report-09-01-2016 sheriffs-daily-report-08-31-2016 sheriffs-daily-report-08-30-2016 sheriffs-daily-report-08-29-2016 sheriffs-report-08282016 sheriffs-report-08272016 sheriffs-report-08262016 sheriffs-daily-report-08-25-2016 sheriffs-daily-reports-08-24-2016
Tuolumne County, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform one-way traffic control and lane closures on various points of eastbound and westbound State Route 108 (SR-108). Work will occur as follows: Intermittent one-way traffic control on eastbound and westbound SR-108 from Coffil Road to Middle Camp Sugar Pine Road for tree work beginning Tuesday, […]
Rail Road Flat, CA…On 09-12-16 at about 0750hrs, the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a structure fire on the 900 block of Ridge Road in Rail Road Flat. Upon arrival, Deputies observed a fully engulfed motorhome. Calaveras County Fire Investigation Unit and Detectives responded to the motorhome and located a deceased […]
Valley Springs, CA…On 09/10/16 at about 0015 hours, the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office investigated a drowning incident at Lake Camanche Reservoir. Witnesses observed a female swimming with a floatation device in a cove located near the intersection of Arrowhead and Camanche Drive. The woman was observed going under the water and did not resurfaced. Witnesses, […]
San Andreas, CA….Calaveras County – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform various road construction activities on State Route 49 (SR-49). Work will occur as follows: A 24-hour closure of the #1 (left) lane and right shoulder on northbound SR-49 from Main Street to Poole Station Road for utility potholing beginning Monday, September 12, […]
Valley Springs, CA…Calaveras County – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform one-way traffic control on eastbound and westbound State Route 26 from Vista Del Lago to St. Andrews Road in Valley Springs for utility work. Crews will begin work on Monday, September 12, 2016, through Friday, September 16, 2016, from 8:00 a.m. until […]
Calaveras County, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform one-way traffic control on eastbound and westbound State Route 4 (SR-4) from the Stanislaus/Calaveras County line to SR-49 in San Andreas for paving operations. Crews will begin work on Monday, September 12, 2016, through Friday, September 16, 2016, from 6:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. One-way […]
Kirkwood, CA…Amador County – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform 24-hour one-way traffic control on eastbound and westbound State Route 88 from Kit Carson Lodge to the Amador/Alpine County line for grinding operations. Crews will begin work Sunday, September 11, 2016, through Friday, September 16, 2016, from 6:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m. Motorists […]
Sutter Creek, CA…Amador County – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will alternately close the #1 (left) and #2 (right) lanes on northbound and southbound State Route 49 from Marcucci Lane to Sutter Creek Bypass in Jackson for traffic signal work. Crews will begin work on Sunday, September 11, 2016, through Friday, September 16, 2016, […]
Arnold, CA…Geraldine “Gerry” Wiggins passed peacefully Sept. 4, 2016 in Arnold, CA, the town she called home. Born on June 26, 1923 in Buffalo, NY, she retired to Arnold and lived there for 20 years prior to “coming off the mountain” to be closer to family. She was a long-time member of Ebbetts Pass Moose […]
Jackson, CA…Amador County – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is preparing to begin work on a project that will install a traffic signal on State Route 49 at the staggered intersection of French Bar Road in Jackson. The purpose of the project is to improve safety at this intersection to address concerns created by […]
Bear Valley, CA…Alpine County – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform a full highway closure of eastbound and westbound State Route 4 through Ebbetts Pass from Kinney Lakes Trail to Raymond Meadow Creek for paving operations. Crews will begin work on Tuesday, September 27, 2016, through Wednesday, September 28, 2016, from 6:00 a.m. […]
Angels Camp, CA…The latest schedule of road repairs and maintenance that will affect your travels in our area and as you travel. Locally crews will be working on many of our roadways. Below is Caltrans plans for repairs and maintenance on local roads. It shows the route, county and location of the possible repairs. Weather […]
Paloma, CA…Michael Kriletich was born in San Leandro, CA on February 10, 1953. He attended the seminary on Mt Diablo from age 14 to age 18. At 19 he met Diane Jenkins and 2 years later they were married. Together they formed a loving couple and tight team for over 41 years of marriage. Michael […]
Angels Camp, CA…Enjoy the Sierra Foothills on a 5K/10K race through the historic town of Angels Camp. A community sponsored run that benefit the students of Mark Twain Elementary School. This race will kick off with a Kids 1 Mile Fun Run at 8:00am. 5K & 10K will start at 8:30. All races begin in […]
San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Water District Board of Directors will start their work at 9am wednesday morning at the Board Chambers in San Andreas. Discussion / Action regarding proposed Legislation on Advancing Biomass Efforts in Response to the Bark Beetle & Wednesday, Discussion / Action to Ratify Claim Summary #534 Secretarial Fund in the […]
Columbia, CA…High school and college students will have a chance to speak in-person to representatives from four-year colleges and universities at Columbia College’s Transfer Day/ College Night events scheduled for Thursday, September 22, 2016. Both events are free and open to all community members, high school students, and their families. Free parking is offered on […]
San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors is back in action starting at 9am tomorroW. Some of the agenda items are: Adopt a Proclamation recognizing the County staff providing California HOPE services under the Federal Community Crisis Program (CCP) grant which supports victims of the Butte Fire. Adopt a Proclamation recognizing all first responders, […]
Yosemite, CA…The Lakes Fire in the Chilnualna Lakes area, between Turner Meadow and Buena Vista Peak, is a lightning caused fire that is being managed for multiple objectives. An aerial flight was performed on September 10, 2016 and the fire was reported to be 755 acres in size. The fire had previously spread to the […]
Jackson, CA…Mother Lode Friends of Music Calendar of Concerts and Events, 2016-2017! Baroque Chamber Orchestra Saturday, October 15, 7:30 pm Cowboy Country Church, Sonora Sunday, October 16, 3 pm Pine Grove Community Church Some of the Baroque era’s greatest hits will be performed by the Friends of Music’s Baroque Chamber Orchestra under the direction of […]
Murphys, CA…Jews around the world begin observing the High Holidays at sundown on Sunday evening, October 2nd. This is the beginning of the two-day commemoration of Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year. Then, 10 days later, Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, begins at sundown on Tuesday, October 11th. This is a time of reflection, […]
