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San Andreas, California Patch AM: a 5 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • See which Gann Fire evacuation zones now reach toward San Andreas
  • How the fast‑growing Gann Fire is threatening areas below San Andreas

Also on today's calendar: The Barn Farmers Market in San Andreas and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Sunny and toasty conditions, with a high of 102 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Sunny and toasty conditions, temps: high: 103, low: 68.
  • Saturday: Hot with sunshine, with a high of 106 and low of 71 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Northern California Gann Fire in Calaveras County tops 7,000 acres with no containment (kioncentralcoast.com) — Evacuation zones for the Gann Fire now stretch from New Hogan Lake to just west of San Andreas, with shelters open in Valley Springs and large animals accepted at the Angels Camp fairgrounds. The blaze has grown past 7,000 acres with no containment, prompting a local emergency declaration and a federal grant to bolster firefighting. Residents near the mapped zones are urged to leave early, especially if they need extra time or have pets or livestock.
   

• Arrest made as Gann fire burns more than 9,300 acres in California foothills (hanfordsentinel.com) — A fast-moving wildfire is burning in the foothills below San Andreas and New Hogan Lake, scorching more than 9,300 acres, destroying structures, and forcing evacuations across south‑central Calaveras County. Crews are attacking the Gann Fire with aircraft, bulldozers, and 1,500 firefighters, while a Valley Springs man has been arrested on suspicion of starting the blaze. FEMA funds secured by the governor are boosting firefighting resources as containment slowly improves.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Emergency Alert
    PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: August 4, 2026 Calaveras Residents Urged to Protect Themselves from Wildfire Smoke and Heat SAN ANDREAS,… (Nextdoor )
  • Due to the Gann Fire and evacuation orders in the CCU-110 evacuation zone, the Calaveras County Water District office is closed.
    While our office is closed, CCWD crews remain prepared and ready to respond to water and wastewater emergencies. If you experience a water or sewer… (Nextdoor )
  • Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Valley Springs. Apply here.
  • Amador County Unified School District posted a job opening for Substitute Maintenance/Custodial Worker 2026-2027 in Jackson. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near San Andreas here.

🗞 Nearby News

Valley Springs

  • Gann Fire in Calaveras County led to school closures, local emergency (usatoday.com)
  • Update: Gann Fire burns 7,052 acres in Calaveras County since Aug. 3 (fresnobee.com)
  • Here's where the smoke over Lake Tahoe is coming from (tahoedailytribune.com)

Murphys

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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