USFS Seasonal Road Closures Went Into Effect Today

USFS Seasonal Road Closures Went Into Effect Today

Sonora, CA…Seasonal closures of some National Forest System roads and trails designated for motor vehicle use pursuant to 36 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 212.51 begin, today, December 16 and will remain in effect through April 14, 2024. The free Stanislaus National Forest Motor Vehicle Use Map, or MVUM, indicates which National Forest roads and […]

Get Ready For……The 805 Grizzly Challenge! The Ultimate Ski Competition, March 14-15!

Get Ready For……The 805 Grizzly Challenge! The Ultimate Ski Competition, March 14-15!

Bear Valley, CA…The west side of the Sierra Nevadas are about to witness the dawn of a new era in extreme skiing. Bear Valley Mountain Resort proudly announces The 805 Grizzly Challenge, presented by Outside TV. This high-stakes downhill skiing competition is set to take place on March 14-15, 2025, promising adrenaline, grit, and glory […]

Hwy 108 Sonora Pass Seasonal Closure Announced

Hwy 108 Sonora Pass Seasonal Closure Announced

Tuolumne County, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has issued the winter seasonal closure of State Route 108 (Sonora Pass) as of 1:00 p.m. on Monday, December 16, 2024. The recent storm cycle, and accumulation of snow, make the seasonal closure necessary for the safety of motorists and Caltrans crews. The weather conditions and subsequent […]

Ebbetts Pass Seasonal Closure Announced

Ebbetts Pass Seasonal Closure Announced

Alpine County, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has issued the winter seasonal closure of State Route 4 (Ebbetts Pass) as of 1:00 p.m. on Monday, December 16, 2024. The recent storm cycle, and accumulation of snow, make the seasonal closure necessary for the safety of motorists and Caltrans crews. The weather conditions and subsequent […]

Amelia Millie Vlaovich 1935 ~ 2024 (Updated)

Amelia Millie Vlaovich 1935 ~ 2024 (Updated)

San Andreas, CA…Amelia Millie Vlaovich March 14, 1935 ~ December 12, 2024 (age 89). An obituary is not available at this time for Amelia Millie Vlaovich. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Amelia Millie Vlaovich, please visit our floral store. Visitation […]

Jaydeane Wenks 1942 ~ 2024

Jaydeane Wenks 1942 ~ 2024

Angels Camp, CA…Jaydeane Wenks June 6, 1942 ~ December 10, 2024 (age 82).   An obituary is not available at this time for Jaydeane Wenks.   We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of JAYDEANE WENKS, please visit our floral store.

Cody Jay McCulloch 2012 ~ 2024

Cody Jay McCulloch 2012 ~ 2024

San Andreas, CA…Cody Jay McCulloch November 9, 2012 ~ December 8, 2024 (age 12).  Cody Jay McCulloch, 12, passed away on December 08, 2024, in Sacramento, CA. Cody was born on November 09, 2012, in AL.  Services will be held at a later date. Online condolences can be made at https://www.dieboldfuneral.com/. Funeral arrangements were trusted to San […]

White Stuff in the High Country & A Bit of Rain Down the Hill

White Stuff in the High Country & A Bit of Rain Down the Hill

Arnold, CA…The National Weather Service in Sacramento is forecasting another system to pass through our area today. Snow level at 5,000 ft & rising for this wave. Full details for the West Slope & Motherlode are below… ThePineTree.net Weather Sponsored By Fox Security Detailed forecast for West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada Today At lower elevations, […]

Traffic Update….Possible Injury Collision Blocking Lanes Near Jackson Valley Rd / Buena Vista Rd

Traffic Update….Possible Injury Collision Blocking Lanes Near Jackson Valley Rd / Buena Vista Rd

Ione, CA…Traffic Update….Possible Injury Collision Blocking Lanes Near Jackson Valley Rd / Buena Vista Rd Incident: 0176 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Jackson Valley Rd / Buena Vista Rd Loc Desc: JEO Lat/Lon: 38.294399 -120.913520 Detail Information 2:01 PM 1 [2] VEHS ARE 1125 Unit Information 2:16 PM 6 Unit At Scene 2:03 PM 5 […]

Clean California Gateway Monument Project Construction — Temporary Road Closures SR 12 West of Valley Springs and SR 12/26 East of Valley Springs 11/19/24 to 11/21/24 — 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Clean California Gateway Monument Project Construction — Temporary Road Closures SR 12 West of Valley Springs and SR 12/26 East of Valley Springs 11/19/24 to 11/21/24 — 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Valley Springs, CA…Please be advised that beginning on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, through Thursday, November 21, 2024, there will be two construction zones with one-lane traffic controls in place near the community of Valley Springs.  Please allow for up to 15 minute delays and use alternate routes when possible. As part of the Clean California […]

Yosemite Declares End of Fire Season

Yosemite Declares End of Fire Season

Yosemite, CA…Fire danger has been consistently “low” over the past several days and there is more precipitation in the forecast. Seasonal firefighters have started to depart and Helicopter-551 has been released for the season. With these changes, Yosemite Fire managers have declared the Fire Season over as of November 15, 2024. The end of fire […]

Gary Tofanelli for District 1 Supervisor

Gary Tofanelli for District 1 Supervisor

Valley Springs, CA…As your District 1 Supervisor for the last 7 years, I have worked to accomplish many projects that have benefited both District 1 and the County. Some of which include the following: The Highway 4 realignment project phase 1 Cosgrove creek cleared annually including expanded work this year, with more extensive work scheduled […]

Sender’s Market Weekly Ad & Grocery Specials Through October 22nd! Shop Local & Save!!

Sender’s Market Weekly Ad & Grocery Specials Through October 22nd! Shop Local & Save!!

Mountain Ranch, CA…In 1950, we started out as a family operation with Erich’s father and mother, August and Freida Sender, in a century-old adobe building. The upstairs was home to the Sender family, and the first floor included groceries, a meat market, a bar, and a small eating place called Opa’s Smokehouse. On Christmas morning […]

Our Old “Friend” PSPS Outages May Return Tomorrow

Our Old “Friend” PSPS Outages May Return Tomorrow

Arnold, CA…Affected Areas: Some parts of the following counties may be affected. Specific addresses, maps, and shutoff details are typically available 2 days before shutoff. Counties under Watch: Due to high winds and dry conditions, a shutoff is likely. Alameda Alpine Amador Butte Calaveras Colusa Contra Costa El Dorado Fresno Glenn Lake Madera Mariposa Mendocino […]

Traffic Update….Fatal Collision Near Sr132 / Roberts Ferry Rd

Traffic Update….Fatal Collision Near Sr132 / Roberts Ferry Rd

Roberts Ferry, CA…Traffic Update….Fatal Collision Near Sr132 / Roberts Ferry Rd Incident: 0219 Type: Fatality Location: Sr132 / Roberts Ferry Rd Loc Desc: JEO ROBERTS FERRY – BOTH EB/WB Lat/Lon: 37.638670 -120.618731 Detail Information 5:42 PM 18 [62] 1039 48-D7 – COPIES LL 5:08 PM 17 [50] TO DRS 5:05 PM 16 [48] A48-032 INQ […]

Angels Food & Sierra Hills Markets Weekly Ad October 16 ~ 22! Shop Local & Save!

Angels Food & Sierra Hills Markets Weekly Ad October 16 ~ 22!  Shop Local & Save!

Angels Camp & Murphys, CA…Angels Food & Sierra Hills Markets Weekly Ad October 16 ~ 22! Shop Local & Save! 100’S of Items on Sale Every Day Throughout the Store! Angels Food Market, started by Harry Croshaw, has been serving the Calaveras community since 1935. Glen, Harry’s son, eventually took over the store and then […]

Up to a Quarter of an Inch of Rain & Possibly More in Some Locations this Afternoon

Up to a Quarter of an Inch of Rain & Possibly More in Some Locations this Afternoon

Arnold, CA…Up to a Quarter of an Inch of Rain & Possibly More from Thunderstorms in Some Locations this Afternoon. Detailed forcasts for the West Slope and Mother Lode from the National Weather Service are below… ThePineTree.net Weather Sponsored By Fox Security Detailed forecast for West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada Today Mostly cloudy. A chance […]

California State Parks and CAL FIRE Plan Prescribed Burns at Calaveras Big Trees State Park

California State Parks and CAL FIRE Plan Prescribed Burns at Calaveras Big Trees State Park

Arnold, CA…With current conditions and resources, the updated target date for the South Grove prescribed burn is Oct. 28. All burning depends on weather and air quality conditions. If weather or vegetation conditions are not conducive for burning and smoke dispersal, State Parks will reschedule the treatment. For more information the community is encouraged to […]

Traffic Update….Possible Injury Overturned Subaru Off Jamestown Road

Traffic Update….Possible Injury Overturned Subaru Off Jamestown Road

Jamestown, CA…Traffic Update….Possible Injury Overturned Subaru Off Jamestown Road Incident: 0130 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: 19684 Jamestown Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.983446 -120.417139 Detail Information 11:38 AM 5 [6] [Rotation Request Comment] 1039 AFFORDABLE TOWING 209-984-2414 11:37 AM 4 [5] A61-001 START 1185 FOR VEH ON ITS ROOF 30FT OFF RDWY 11:22 AM 3 […]

The 46th Annual Independence Hall Quilters Mountain Heirloom Quilt Fair!

The 46th Annual Independence Hall Quilters Mountain Heirloom Quilt Fair!

Angels Camp, CA…Our 2024 Quilt Faire will be held on October 18, 19 & 20. Calaveras County Fairgrounds, At the Mark Twain Building, Frogtown. It features small to large traditional quilts, art quilts, wearable art, dolls, needle art, and the return of the ‘Wonky’ quilts. Our annual Raffle to win the year’s “Scholarship Quilt” takes […]

Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Dept. Activity Logs for September 12, 2024

Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Dept. Activity Logs for September 12, 2024

Sonora, CA…The latest Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Deputies Activity Logs are enclosed… Media Bulletin (Thursday, September 12, 2024) 00:16 WELFARE CHECK 2409120001 Occurred on Pine St, in Tuolumne, CA. Welck. Disposition: Welfare Check. 00:38 MISC INFORMATION 2409120003 Occurred on Greenley Rd, in Sonora, CA. MSIN. Disposition: Log Note. 01:03 ALARM ALL TYPES 2409120005 Occurred at Columbia […]

Calaveras County Sheriff’s Dept. Activity Logs for September 12, 2024

Calaveras County Sheriff’s Dept. Activity Logs for September 12, 2024

San Andreas, CA…The latest activity logs for the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Deputies are below. Media Bulletin (Thursday, September 12, 2024) 00:35 Traffic Stop 2409120003 Officer initiated activity at Burson Rd/Dickenson Ct, Burson, CA. . Disposition: No Report Taken. 01:17 Suspicious or Parked Vehicle 2409120007 Officer initiated activity at Hwy 49/South Sport Hill Rd, Mokelumne Hill, […]

Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Dept. Activity Logs for September 11, 2024

Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Dept. Activity Logs for September 11, 2024

Sonora, CA…The latest Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Deputies Activity Logs are enclosed… Media Bulletin (Wednesday, September 11, 2024) 00:28 TRAFFIC STOP 2409110002 Officer initiated activity at La Grange Rd/Old Don Pedro Rd, La Grange, CA. Lchp. Disposition: Citation Criminal. 00:55 SUSPICIOUS CIRC 2409110003 Occurred on Box Factory Rd, in Tuolumne, CA. Susc. Disposition: Crime Prevention, Patrol […]

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