Clell Gideon Brown 1927 – 2015

Clell Gideon Brown 1927 – 2015

San Andreas, CA…Clell Gideon Brown, best known as “Brownie”, passed away of natural causes in his home town of San Andreas, California, on September 20, 2015. He was 88 years old and is buried in the Masonic Section of Peoples Cemetery in San Andreas. He was born in Long Beach, Calif., as the first born […]

Calaveras County Sheriff’s Logs Through October 7th

Calaveras County Sheriff’s Logs Through October 7th

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_10-06-2015 Daily_Log_10-05-2015 Daily_Log_10-04-2015 Daily_Log_10-03-2015 Daily_Log_10-02-2015 Daily_Log_10-01-2015 Daily_Log_09-30-2015 DailY_Log_09-29-2015 Daily_Log_09-28-2015

State of Jefferson Town Hall Meeting San Andreas, Wednesday, October 14, 2015 sponsored by CCRP

State of Jefferson Town Hall Meeting San Andreas, Wednesday, October 14, 2015 sponsored by CCRP

San Andreas, CA…On Wednesday, October 14th, all who live in Calaveras, Amador and Tuolumne Counties are invited to attend a Town Hall Meeting, sponsored by the Calaveras County Republican Party. Our guest speaker will be Steve Baird, representing the State of Jefferson. The meeting begins at 6:30 PM., at the Metropolitan Event Center, 55 Main […]

Pink in the Night in Honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Pink in the Night in Honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

San Andreas, CA…Mark Twain Medical Center ia promoting the importance of early detection of breast cancer, followed by prompt treatment, saves lives. The annual ‘Pink in the Night’ opening ceremony October 1st, in Valley Springs kicked off the month of awareness. All those who currently have breast cancer, survivors and support providers were invited to […]

CDSS Announces Disaster CalFresh (D – CalFresh) Federally Known As The Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D – SNAP) Relief For Calaveras County

CDSS Announces Disaster CalFresh (D – CalFresh) Federally Known As The Disaster  Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D – SNAP) Relief  For Calaveras County

Calaveras County, CA…The California Department of Social Services has announced Calaveras County is eligible to receive CalFresh Disaster Assistance under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act. The Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service, has approved Calaveras County for the Disaster CalFresh (D-CalFresh) as a result of the September 9, 2015 […]

Fuddruckers to Provide Free Lunch in San Andreas Today for Residents Impacted by Butte Fire

Fuddruckers to Provide Free Lunch in San Andreas Today for Residents Impacted by Butte Fire

San Andreas, CA…In coordination with Calaveras County and the American Red Cross, the Fuddruckers’ food trailer will be at the Disaster Recover Center on Monday, October 5, 2015 at noon providing free lunch for up to 500 residents. The community event is to be held at the Government Complex at 891 Mountain Ranch Rd, San […]

The Big Keepsake Ornament Debut Is This Weekend At Middleton’s Gold Crown Hallmark

The Big Keepsake Ornament Debut Is This Weekend At Middleton’s Gold Crown Hallmark

Angels Camp, CA…This Weekend, at Middleton’s Gold Crown Hallmark capture the memories and share the fun at Keepsake Ornament Debut!! Join Middleton’s Hallmark to Celebrate and be the first to see over 100 New Memories!! Barbie’s Back First In Series! Hear the sound of the Holiday Darth Vader, Frozen’s Let It Go and a Classic […]

Butte Fire Debris Cleanup Efforts Now Underway

Butte Fire Debris Cleanup Efforts Now Underway

San Andreas, CA…Beginning Wednesday, September 30, the Calaveras County Environmental Management Agency initiated efforts under the CalRecycle-Calaveras County Butte Fire Debris Removal Project by sending in teams from the Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) to remove household hazardous waste and conduct asbestos assessment and sampling from all residential properties in the areas affected by […]

The Butte Fire Mountain Ranch Community Meeting Video 9/28/15

The Butte Fire Mountain Ranch Community Meeting Video 9/28/15

Mountain Ranch, CA…We attended the Butte Fire Mountain Ranch Community Meeting at ground zero of much of the destruction of the Butte Fire. It is also where you see a great outpouring of community spirit helping those who have lost so much to start working their way back to normalcy. Our video picks up just […]

What to Expect During the FEMA Housing Inspection Process

What to Expect During the FEMA Housing Inspection Process

Sacramento, CA…After residents in Lake and Calaveras Counties affected by the Valley and Butte Fires apply for federal disaster assistance for damage to their homes, the next step is a housing inspection. A Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) inspector will contact you to schedule an appointment 7-10 days after registration. The inspection is needed to […]

Vegetation Fire Circle 20 Poole Station Road – Contained

Vegetation Fire Circle 20 Poole Station Road – Contained

Angels Camp Ca. CalFire with Calaveras County Fire Agencies are dispatching to a Vegetation Fire in Circle 20 on Riata Way off of Poole Station Road. This is a full multi agency dispatch. We will try to bring you more details as they become available. Update: 7:55pm Incident Command is calling this CONTAINED. 1 Acre. […]

Butte Fire Repair Map and Heat Perimeter 9 23 2015

Butte Fire Repair Map and Heat Perimeter 9 23 2015

Mountain Ranch Ca. Fresh off the Official Servers this morning with a Map of the planned Repair Areas that need attention and the Over Night Infrared Heat Perimeter Map with Heat Detection with in the Perimeter.  Tap and Expand Images for the full view and the Map Legends. Heat Perimeter Infrared Over Night Flight KML […]

Dr. Michael T. Romano Jr, 1950 – 2015

Dr. Michael T. Romano Jr, 1950 – 2015

Mokelumne Hill, CA… Dr. Michael T. Romano Jr, age 65, of Mokelumne Hill, Ca lost his battle with cancer early Saturday morning, September 12. His wife, Connie, and his stepchildren, Tom, Chris, Mandy, Crystal, and Grandson Connor were with him in Modesto after he and Connie were evacuated from their home by the Butte wildland […]

Butte Fire Temporary Flight Restrictions Still In Place

Butte Fire Temporary Flight Restrictions Still In Place

San Andreas Ca. A FAA Temporary Flight Restriction is still in effect over the Butte Fire Incident that spans both Amador and Calaveras Counties. The TFR extends to 9k feet. For more information about TFR’s you can go to FAA TFR Helps to read more about this subject.

Neighbors Building For Neighbors 50% Off Butte Fire Recovery Ad Specials

Neighbors Building For Neighbors 50% Off Butte Fire Recovery Ad Specials

Arnold, CA…If you are a Local Building or Home improvement provider, you or someone you know probably lost a home in the Butte Fire! You can help them rebuild with Homes, Garages & Outbuildings better than the ones they lost. One of the best ways to help our local economy recover is for labor, lumber, […]

Food Waste Bins deployed by Cal-Waste

Food Waste Bins deployed by Cal-Waste

San Andreas, CA…Calaveras County Butte Fire Recovery Food Waste Bins deployed by Cal-Waste. Under direction of Calaveras County Public Works, Cal-Waste has deployed food waste bins at the following areas: Mokelumne Hill, Mountain Ranch, Additional bins will be deployed Friday, 09/18 in: Wilseyville, Glencoe, Westpoint, Railroad Flat, Sheep Ranch Calls for bin locations and pickup […]

All Calaveras County School Districts To Resume School On Monday

All Calaveras County School Districts To Resume School On Monday

Angels Camp, CA…Due to the Butte Fire All Calaveras County Schools will be closed  through Friday, September 18th.  Please refer to your child(s) School District(s) Website for up-to-date information regarding school closures..  Bret Harte Union High School District (BHUHSD): http://bhhs-bhuhsd-ca.schoolloop.com/  Calaveras Unified School District (CUSD): http://www.calaveras.k12.ca.us/SUBWEBS/05%20Information/news.htm  Mark Twain Union Elementary School District (MTUESD): http://www.mtwain.k12.ca.us/site/default.aspx?PageID=1  Vallecito […]

Butte Fire Re-Population Phase VI, Hwy 26 Corridor Reopens

Butte Fire Re-Population Phase VI, Hwy 26 Corridor Reopens

SAFETY MESSAGE The public is reminded to stay vigilant on current fire conditions. Please continue to adhere to road closures and any evacuation warnings or advisories. If you see electrical wires on the ground, stay clear and contact PG&E immediately. Trees and poles with deep charring, particularly if still smoking, should be considered hazardous. Please […]

Butte Fire Re-Population Phase V, San Andreas Area

Butte Fire Re-Population Phase V, San Andreas Area

San Andreas, 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 Tuesday, September 15, 2015 at 8:00 PM (San Andreas) The areas from Hwy 49 at Mountain Ranch Road, […]

Butte Fire Re-Population Phase III & Road Closures

Butte Fire Re-Population Phase III & Road Closures

San Andreas, 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 theirhomes as soon possible. Repopulation Monday, September 14, 2015 at 9:30pm The following evacuation areas have been lifted and are open to […]

Calaveras Community Foundation Establishes Butte Fire Disaster Relief Fund

Calaveras Community Foundation Establishes Butte Fire Disaster Relief Fund

Angels Camp, CA…The Calaveras Community Foundation (a 501(c)(3) non-profit) has created the Disaster Relief Fund to provide disaster assistance in Calaveras County. The Foundation will be focusing on post-event recovery and is currently assessing how best to use its financial resources. Donations may be sent to the Foundation at PO Box 1436, Angels Camp, 95222, […]

Boy Scout Troop 302 Will Be Collecting Food & Money For Evacuees on Monday night 9/14

Boy Scout Troop 302 Will Be Collecting Food & Money For Evacuees on Monday night 9/14

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 […]

Reminder…All CUSD Schools Will Be Closed Monday and Tuesday Because Of The Butte Fire

Reminder…All CUSD Schools Will Be Closed Monday and Tuesday Because Of The Butte Fire

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 […]

Butte Fire Re-Population Phase 1 & Road Closures

Butte Fire Re-Population Phase 1 & Road Closures

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: […]

Frogtown Becomes Noah’s Ark For People, Pets & Farm Animals

Frogtown Becomes Noah’s Ark For People, Pets & Farm Animals

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. […]