Weekend Storm Activity Impacts Calaveras County Roads

Weekend Storm Activity Impacts Calaveras County Roads

San Andreas, CA…The weekend storm activity has impacted all Calaveras County roads to some degree. Pettinger Road is closed at Messing Rd and Highway 12. Use Messing Rd as an alternate route. Many roads are experiencing flooding and mud slides. The National Weather Service is forecasting the following for late today into Wednesday.  Secondary […]

It’s Your Money ~ Get It!

It’s Your Money ~ Get It!

Jackson, CA…In partnership with the IRS, ATCAA’s Tax Program offers free tax preparation for qualified recipients between January and April in Amador and Tuolumne Counties through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. Each year, there are many households who are not required to file a return but may benefit greatly from filing. There are […]

Luxury Living on the Top of a Mountain • $1,190,000

Luxury Living on the Top of a Mountain • $1,190,000

Murphys, CA…Who needs a stairway to Heaven when you can drive there in two hours? That’s how close this fabulous custom home is to the Bay Area. Built by the contractor-owner, every functional feature is designed with the best available products and materials. Perched at the top of Darby Knob Mountain, you can ski in […]

Bonds Flat Road Closed

Bonds Flat Road Closed

La Grange, CA…Bonds Flat Road is closed this morning. Workers are preparing to cut into the roadway so the spillway gates can be opened. Guard rails and culvert pipe will be removed so it does not wash down stream. This is the second time spillway gates have been used. 1997 was the first.

Aquifer Recharge Continues Unabated This Week

Aquifer Recharge Continues Unabated This Week

Arnold, CA….Snow at higher elevations and heavy rain along the West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada. Today Heavy rain at lower elevations…and heavy rain and heavy snow at higher elevations. Breezy. Not as cool. Highs 31 to 43 higher elevations…41 to 51 lower elevations. No snow accumulation lower elevations…8 to 13 inches higher elevations. Snow level […]

Don Pedro Controlled Spillway Gates May Open After 3pm Today

Don Pedro Controlled Spillway Gates May Open After 3pm Today

Stanislaus County – Due to volatile changes in forecasts for upcoming storms, Turlock Irrigation District is making preparations to open the Controlled Spillway Gates at Don Pedro Reservoir as early as – BUT NO EARLIER THAN – 3 p.m. on Monday, February 20, 2017. Landowners, growers and those living along the Tuolumne River, out of […]

Hovey Artist’s Series Opening for Kristin Gustavson Today At 4:30pm

Hovey Artist’s Series Opening for Kristin Gustavson Today At 4:30pm

Murphys, CA…Kristin Gustavson is a second generation artist whose art twists real objects and familiar people into abstract images. She moves the pictures from her head to her fingers with bold colors and a sense of whimsy reminiscent of dreams. After nearly 20 years as the Director of Winemaking for Stevenot Winery in Murphys in […]

The President’s Day Wine Weekend At Ironstone Vineyards

The President’s Day Wine Weekend At Ironstone Vineyards

Murphys, CA…This weekend, Ironstone Vineyards is a participating winery in the 21st Annual Presidents’ Day Wine Weekend on Saturday, February 18th and Sunday, February 19th.  You can purchase your commemorative $25 glass at Ironstone!  Enjoy an Exclusive Tasting of Four Wines to Pair with our Sweet & Sassy Chicken Skewers with Thai Peanut Glaze. Sit […]

The Big Oak Flat Road In Yosemite National Park Will Be Closed

The Big Oak Flat Road In Yosemite National Park Will Be Closed

Yosemite National Park, CA…The Big Oak Flat Road in Yosemite National Park (Hwy 120) will be closed daily from 6:00 pm to 6:00 am between Crane Flat and Foresta due to storm-related road damage. These closures will remain in effect from Friday, February 17, 2017 until at least Tuesday, February 21, 2017. Visitors entering Yosemite […]

Notice Of Public Hearing Appeal For Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Registration

Notice Of Public Hearing Appeal For Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Registration

Murphys, CA…BOARD OF SUPERVISORS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINg LEAD AGENCY: Calaveras County Planning Department, 891 Mountain Ranch Rd., San Andreas, CA 95249 2016-1143 APPEAL of Planning Commission Denial of Appeal 2016-1143 for the denial of Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Registration Application 2016-538 for APN 056-017-004 Scott Hoff is appealing the Planning Commission’s denial of 2016-1143, which […]

Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Logs For February 16th

Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Logs For February 16th

Sonora, CA… Tuolumne County Sheriff’s logs for February 16th are enclosed: TUOLUMNE COUNTY SHERIFF MEDIA BULLETIN Thursday, February 16, 2017 00:11 911 HANG UP 1702160001 Occurred at Gibbs Tower on Gibbs Dr/Villa Dr. , Sonora. Immediate hang up..nothing heard///911 only phone Cellular E911 Call: Lat:37.979962 Lon:-120.40298 Service Class: W911. . Disposition: Log Note. 03:31 FIGHT […]

Spend Presidents’ Weekend 2017 On The Slopes

Spend Presidents’ Weekend 2017 On The Slopes

Bear Valley,CA…Come up and enjoy 100 inches (almost 9 feet)of snow at Bear Valley Cross Country!Enjoy one of the biggest winters the Sierra Nevada has experienced in many years! Beautifully groomed trails for cross country skiers and snowshoers, plus the popular tubing and sledding areas, and the Meadow Café, all await your arrival. Head up […]

Temporary Closure of Rock Creek Solid Waste Facility

Temporary Closure of Rock Creek Solid Waste Facility

Milton, CA…A severe wind advisory is in effect for Calaveras County. The Rock Creek Solid Waste Facility is experiencing wind speeds up to sixty miles per hour. Therefore, the Facility is closing immediately today, Friday February 17, 2017, and is expected to open tomorrow, Saturday, February 18, 2017, at 8:00 am. At this time the […]

Calaveras County Board Of Supervisors Special Meeting Tuesday, February 21st

Calaveras County Board Of Supervisors Special Meeting Tuesday, February 21st

San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors is holding a special meeting on Tuesday, February 21st at 9:00 a.m. The Board of Supervisors meeting will take place in the Administrative Conference Room Located at 891 Mountain Ranch Road in San Andreas. A copy of the agenda is a attached below for viewing: 2017-02-21 Board […]

Stanislaus National Forest Warns Snow Conditions Are Challenging For Winter Recreation On Summit Ranger District

Stanislaus National Forest Warns Snow Conditions Are Challenging For Winter Recreation On Summit Ranger District

Sonora, CA…Heavy rains and warm temperatures have taken a toll on Forest winter recreation trails on the Summit Ranger District, Forest officials warned. Winter trails on Calaveras Ranger District are faring better and offer winter recreation opportunities. “Snowmobilers, cross-country skiers and snowshoers should be aware of current conditions,” said acting Summit District Ranger Sarah LaPlante. […]

Cottonwood Road Gates Closed On Stanislaus National Forest

Cottonwood Road Gates Closed On Stanislaus National Forest

Sonora, CA…Forest officials closed Cottonwood Road, known as Forest Route 1N04, between the intersections with Thompson Meadow (FR 2N13) and Reed Creek (FR 3N01S) due to numerous landslides and pavement failures. Forest Engineer Tim Hughes made the decision to close the road after engineers determined there is an imminent danger of even more severe failures. […]

Make Your Eggapalooza Plans For April 15th

Make Your Eggapalooza Plans For April 15th

Copperopolis, CA…Join us for our Annual tradition…Our Spring Fest and Eggapalooza! Easter egg hunt for the kiddos! The Easter Bunny will be here with photo ops! Free treats! Chalk art contest, kids zone and more family fun! The are also seeking volunteers to help them stuff thousands of Easter Eggs. For more information, please contact […]

Fabian Rivera Arrested At Columbia College On Child Porn At Other Charges

Fabian Rivera Arrested At Columbia College On Child Porn At Other Charges

Columbia, CA…On 2-14-17, a Private Investigator from southern California contacted the Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Office with information that he had been working with a family from the state of Washington to locate their 17 year old runaway daughter. The girl’s location was traced to the Columbia area in Tuolumne County. A deputy found indications that […]

Thank You For Voting Pinnell’s Carpet One The Best In The Mother Lode Since 2005!

Thank You For Voting Pinnell’s Carpet One The Best In The Mother Lode Since 2005!

Angels Camp & Sonora, CA….Thank You For Voting Pinnell’s Carpet One The Best In The Mother Lode Since 2005! When you visit Pinnell’s, our team makes sure your project gets completed with the same care we would do to our own home! For 4 generations Pinnell’s has been in the flooring industry and has been […]

High School Diploma Presented To Tuolumne County Jail Inmate

High School Diploma Presented To Tuolumne County Jail Inmate

Sonora, CA…Today we were able to witness the first inmate at the Tuolumne County Jail to be presented a High School Diploma from an accredited school through the Superintendent of Schools Adult Education and Jail Educational Services. An independent study teacher from the County Superintendent of Schools reviews records of the individual and evaluates what […]