Valley Springs, CA…Monday night September 14 @ 6:30 p.m. We will meet at Veterans Hall; 189 Pine Street; Valley Springs, CA (Next to V.S. Elementary School) We will all walk together to the outdoor chapel built by Eagle Scout Mathew Couto to say a prayer and song. The outdoor chapel is located about 5 minute […]
Angels Camp, CA…Due to the Butte Fire Bret Harte High School will be closed on Monday. Friday night’s football game will be played on Monday in Escalon starting with JV at 5:30pm
Avery, CA…Due to the current evacuation orders from the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office the Vallecito School District will be closed on Monday and Tuesday, September 14th & 15th. The closure is for Hazel Fisher School, Albert Michelson School & Avery Middle School
San Andreas, CA…All CUSD schools will be closed on Monday & Tuesday, September 14th & 15th due to the impact of the Butte Fire. When a decision is made to open any or all sites, or continue with school closure, further communication will be provided. We will continue to look at the overall situation, assess […]
Angels Camp, CA…Please help me thank the selfless people in our community who stepped up during the first two days of the Butte Fire at the animal evacuation center established at the Calaveras Fairgrounds on September 10th. During these first two days, people came together to support the People and Animals affected by this fire. […]
Amador & Calaveras, CA…Repopulation Issues: The county roads and utility companies are working to make the area safe. We are doing everything we can to accommodate evacuees and assisting them back into their homes as soon possible. Repopulation Sunday, September 13, 2015 at 4:00 PM. The following evacuation areas have been lifted for RESIDENTS ONLY: […]
Angels Camp, CA…Local Ranchers, FFA, 4H, Animal Services, concerned citizens and more have turned Frogtown’s arena and animal areas into a safe haven for those fleeing the fire whether they are on 4 legs or two. Hay, pet food & supplies, toys for kids, toiletries, personal supplies, hot meals, welcome smiles and helping hands abound. […]
Angels Camp, CA…Yesterday Butte Fire Community Meedtngs were held in San Andreas and Angels Camp, Hundreds attended the meetings and they provided great information for those being affected by the fire. Below is video of the Town Hall Meeting held at Bret Harte High School in Angels Camp, California on September 12th, 2015. Josh White, […]
Angels Camp, CA…Evacuation orders have been downgraded to ADVISORY for ALL AREAS on the east side of Main Street from Murphys Grade Road to Brunner Hill. Advisory evacuation orders are in place in the City limits of Angels Camp for the following areas ONLY: All areas on the east side of Main Street in the […]
Murphys, CA….Grounds & Firewood will be open today in Murphys. Grounds is already and Firewood opens at 11am.
Murphys & Angels Camp, CA…We just spoke with the Butte Fire PIO to get an update on concerns some viewers have had about flame and smoke output impacting the area. Yes it is the fire you can see but at night things can appear closer than they are. While everyone needs to stay vigilant, aware […]
Hermit Valley, CA…From Yesterday…The Ebbetts Pass Scenic Byway Association Board regretfully has decided to officially cancel our September 12th Celebration in Hermit Valley.The Butte Fire is continuing to expand aggressively and had consumed almost 32,000 acres as of this morning, homes have been lost and our friends and families are dealing with evacuations and road […]
San Andrea, CA… Due to the Butte Fire, and the significant impact on staff, students, families and our community, all CUSD schools will be closed tomorrow, Friday, September 11. We plan to resume full operations on Monday, September 14. If this changes, you will be notified. Please do what you can to help those impacted […]
San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors will hold a special meeting this afternoon to vote on a Local Declaration of Emergency due to the Butte Fire. The Resolution is below.and the agenda is enclosed… Board of Supervisors Special Meeting 9/10/2015 1:30 PM Board of Supervisors Chambers 891 Mountain Ranch Road San Andreas, CA […]
San Andreas, CA…If you evacuated with your dogs, cats or any other pets due to the fire, make sure you have the essentials with you, e.g. food, water and any medication that your pet might need. Documents showing ownership and/or most recent vaccinations are also very helpful. For more information on how to be prepared […]
San Andreas, CA…Smoke is visible in some areas of Calaveras County as a result of multiple wildfires. Calaveras County Public Health Services advises the community to avoid exposure to the wildfire smoke as much as possible. The main health threat from wildfire smoke comes from fine particles. These particles can get into the eyes and […]
San Andreas, CA…Calaveras County Public Health Services has issued a heat advisory for the County. We urge the public to act now to prevent heat-related illness. Temperatures of 100 degrees or more are expected for the remainder of the week. Dr. Kelaita, County Health Officer, stated, “Taking action now can prevent the possibility of heat-related […]
Murphys & Angels Camp, CA… Sierra Hills, Angels Food & Sierra Hills Natural Food Markets have been part of the Calaveras community since 1935. High Quality, Great Customer Service and Great Hometown Prices. “We are dedicated to providing the best to our customers. ” – Mike Croshaw Thank you to the hundreds of people we […]
Jackson – Mokelumne Hill, CA…Fire is expanding in all directions. Steep river drainages, high heat, low humidity, and volatile dry grassy oak woodland promote dangerous fire behavior and challenging terrain for firefighters. Amador-El Dorado CAL FIRE is being assisted by the Sacramento Regional Type III Incident Management Team. A CAL FIRE incident management team has […]
San Andrea, CA…Due to the fire off highway 26 and the resulting power outages, school will not be in session on Thursday at Mokelumne Hill, West Point, and Rail Road Flat Elementary Schools. Bus routes in those areas will not be operating so Toyon Middle School and Calaveras High School students from those areas will […]
Jackson/Mokelumne Hill, CA…Fire is burning in the Mokelumne River drainage as well as south of hwy 26 towards the Calaveras River Drainage. Fire is burning in multiple directions due to local wind patterns and topography. Amador- El Dorado CAL FIRE is being assisted by the Sacramento Regional Type III Incident Management Team. A CAL FIRE […]
Jackson, CA…Firefighters on ground and air have been working a fire on Butte Mountain Road. Initially there was a structure threat. They are throwing lots of resources at it. One barn may have been lost and of paramount importance is trying to keep this one from getting a foothold in Mokelumne River Drainage. Please use […]
West Point, CA…On 9/8/15 at approximately 1650 hours, CHP responded to a solo motorcycle collision with major injuries, on State Route 26 at Toloma Court. A 53 year old Amador City man was traveling westbound on State Route 26 at Toloma Court and an unknown rate of speed, and for unknown reasons, rode off of […]
Angels Camp, CA….Angels Camp City Council recently made the decision to scale back their funding of Christmas events. The Angels Camp Business Association had to face the real possibility of not being able to fund all of their traditional Christmas events in Angels Camp this year. The Bank of Stockton came through with a $2,500 […]
Copperopolis, CA…LOST!! Digger is 14 years old and wandered away in Copperopolis on 9/5/15. He is very unstable on his legs and has a few health problems. He is overweight and barks a lot for treats, but has a lot of people that love him and are desperate to find him! If you find Digger […]
Sonora, CA….Firefighters are making good progress on the Oak Fire. It has reached 50% containment. Let’s hope that as temps heat up today the fire behaves. The first morning update is enclosed… Steve Leontie Photographer www.leontie.com Oak Fire Incident Information: Last Updated: September 9, 2015 6:44 am Date/Time Started: September 8, 2015 1:23 pm Administrative […]
Yosemite Ca. The smoke visible in the Yosemite Valley is coming from the Tenaya Fire, which is located in Indian Canyon above the north rim of the Valley on both sides of the Lehamite trail, between the Valley and Tioga Road. The fire was discovered last night and is currently estimated at 100 acres. The […]
West Point Ca. CHP LIVE CAD reported a Motorcycle Accident in est Point near Hwy 26 and Main Street. A Medi Flight has taken the fallen Motorcyclist to one of the major hospitals in the region. Incident: 00373 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr26 / Main St Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.403434 -120.526958 Detail Information5:28 PM […]
Arnold, CA…The Club House Is Back At Chapel In The Pines. Elementary School Families – You’re Invited! This Saturday, Sept. 12 @6:30pm. Where Kids Bring Their Parents To Church. ChapelInThePines.org 209.795.1064
Twain Harte Ca. #Oak IC is the fire name. CalFire with multiple Fire Fighting Agencies are dispatching to a Vegetation Fore on Old Oak Ranch Road. Evacuations are in progress for Old Oak Ranch and the Day Care nearby. AA440 has ordered 2 additional S2 Tankers, an additional Helicopter and a VLAT at this time. […]
