Extreme Weather

It is the first day back to school for many in the Mother Lode following the holidays, and numerous schools are on delayed starts due to slick roads.

Any kind of extreme weather could bring potential damage to your garage.

More details have been released about what caused the closure of Old Priest Grade earlier this week.

Pacific Gas and Electric reports that there were 900 instances of lightning recorded in its local service area around Tuolumne County, and 30 transformers that were damaged and required repairs.

Rain, thunder and lightning have been prevalent in the Mother Lode, leaving most the region without power.

A Disaster Loan Outreach Center will be open for three days in Calaveras County for those impacted by flooding and winter storm impacts dating back to February 21.

Power outages have been scattered throughout the Mother Lode.

Extensive storm damage repairs are completed, so Standard Park is officially reopening today.

Those living in Tuolumne County impacted by winter storm damage dating back to February 21st have received another extension to file for FEMA Assistance.

The roadway has been closed since the middle of March due to winter storm damage.

Eagle Meadow Road, east of Pinecrest, is now open for the season.

Although the roadway is cleared of snow to the pass, it will not reopen this weekend.

With a heatwave reaching triple digits this weekend, not only humans need a break from the sizzling temps, but pets do too.

As temperatures continue to climb, there are concerns that more widespread outages could hit the region this weekend.

With temperatures forecast to reach between 100 and 107 degrees this weekend, the county has cooling centers available to beat the heat.