Arnold & Angels Camp, CA...Calaveras Humane Society will collect donations to help with the cost of animals displaced by the Rim Fire. Funds collected will be presented to the Red Cross to be used specifically for the animals...
Calaveras County Sheriff's Logs for August 24 - 29, 2013
Posted by: thepinetree on 08/29/2013 08:11 AM
San Andreas, CA....The latest activity logs for the Calaveras County Sheriff's Deputies are enclosed. A couple of snippets...Stolen golf cart found in ditch behind cell phone tower. Vehicle was leaving the car show gunning the motor and burning tires...now on fire. Homeowner association is trapping animals. Residents upset.
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What Is the Wildland Urban Interface? Well Obviously It's Us & Will Rim Fire Inspire Increased Preparedness?
Posted by: thepinetree on 08/28/2013 03:09 AM
Arnold, CA...We would like to thank a viewer for sending in information about the Ready Set Go Program. Many of our local Fire Districts are already involved and the organization is a good resource for communities like ours. Below is a video about the organization and more information from their website is enclosed....
Arnold, CA..Getting to know, and love, your iPad will be the central theme when the Sierra Macintosh Users Group (SMUG) gathers for its Tuesday, September 10 meeting that will begin at 7 p.m. in the assembly room of the Ebbetts Pass Fire District, 1037 Blagen Rd., just off Highway 4....
Arnold, Murphys & Sonora, CA...September's the perfect time for paddling, and do we have some incredible paddle craft for you! When you come in to SNAC Arnold, you'll find every kayak, SUP and canoe at sale prices, both new & used! This is just a taste of what's available. More in-store deals will be found at SNAC Arnold. Call 209-795-9310x2 to purchase now! This weekend we can't help but think about Opening Day in SNAC Sonora on 9/1/94. As we enter our 20th year, we are reminded to stay true to our Mission Statement - "To provide you with the most exciting, innovative new products to make your next outdoor adventure complete; priced so you can spend more time using your gear than paying for it!"
Traffic Update...Pickup vs Tree, Hwy 4 Boards Crossing
Posted by: thepinetree on 08/27/2013 04:53 PM
Dorrington, CA...Crews are working a pickup vs tree on Hwy 4 near Boards Crossing. In Wallace there is also an ambulance being dispatched to an accident described as on Comanche Parkway South and Hwy 12. It also has that it is at the end of a paved road so look for crews working in the area....
The Big Family Resources Fair is Today From 3-6pm at Avery Middle School
Posted by: John_Hamilton on 08/26/2013 10:09 AM
Avery, CA...FREE Family Resources Fair at Avery Middle School TODAY 3:00-6:00, 4545 Moran Road, just off Hwy 4. Come escape the smoke for a while. Our afternoons and early evenings have been pretty clear in the Avery area. Resources for you include over 40 foothill agencies featuring education, recreation, financial support, crisis intervention, counseling, Columbia College, freebies, and food for sale, etc...
Air Traffic over Calaveras County? Just Rm Fire Air Supprt Heading Home
Posted by: thepinetree on 08/26/2013 08:29 PM
San Andreas, CA...We have had some inbound questions on if there has been an incident in Calaveras County with the helicopters and low flying aircraft. We just checked in with the TCU Command center to confirm that it was just Rim Fire planes and helos heading back to McClellan. The DC-10s, C-130s and the Blackhawk National Guard Helos are working from there. During the day the helicopters usually work from local retardant mixing facilities and refueling stations and only return home at night.
San Andreas, CA...Jenny is approximately 2 years old and weighs 43 lbs. She is a hound dog. She knows how to sit and loves to play with the ball. Jenny will need to be spayed before going home with you. Dawn is a lab mix who needs some training, but has great potential. She is about 2 years old and ready for her forever home. Dawn will need to be spayed before going home with you...
Calaveras Big Trees State Park – Calaveras Big Trees Association (CBTA) is hosting a Murder Mystery Dinner on September 21, 2013, the major fundraising event this year to help support high quality educational and interpretive programs at Calaveras Big Trees State Park. “Murder at the Big Trees Hotel” is set in the late 1800’s and will feature John Muir as one of the guests as well as Augustus Dowd, the discoverer of the Big Trees! Dinner guests are encouraged to dress in the fashions of the 1860-70’s...
