Happy Birthday Smokey!!

Smokey is 75 years young!!

Daffodil Hill permanently closed

   Due to the fact that the owners of Daffodil Hill (one a cop) over-advertised everywhere,

Adopt Lydia!!

This loving, outgoing, talkative kitty needs a home. You can visit
Lydia at the Calaveras Animal Shelter in San Andreas.

Lawsuit settled: Yosemite gets Ahwahnee name back

   Now that the lawsuit by a former concessionaire has been settled. the National Park Service and

Calaveras Democrats Fundraiser

   On  Saturday, July 27, 2019 Calaveras Democrats will hold their annual fundraising dinner at Vida Buena Farm in Vallecito, located at 3286 Vallecito Bypass Road.

   Go to Calaveras Democrats website for ticket information. There will be entertainment and a silent auction.

Collision in Columbia

  July 16, 2019 at 11 AM:  Two vehicles have reportedly collided on Parrotts Ferry Road in Columbia.

  No injuries have been indicated. A tow truck is responding.

Collision in Twain Harte

   July 16, 2019 at 10:30 AM:  A pickup pulling a 5th wheel and another vehicle have reportedly collided at Big Hill Road and Kewin Mill Road in the Twain Harte area.

   Emergency vehicles, including an ambulance, are responding.

Guest commentary in Santa Cruz Sentinel--Absurdity of tree removals

  by Nancy Macy

    The recent fire in Monterey County, caused by PG&E's failing infrastructure, is no

Grass fire in Milton

  UPDATE at 11:30 AM:  Fire now estimated at 100 acres.

Two arrests for robbery

   On July 12, 2019 Calaveras Sheriff deputies arrested Angela Rose Lindow (33) of Valley Springs on Rose Street.

   Lindow was booked into the

Tree removal by CCWD?

   On July 8, 2019 massive tree removal began on Hwy 4 between Avery and Forest Meadows. No announcement was made

Rollover on Hwy 4

   July 14, 2019 at 10:45 AM:  A vehicle is on its side at Hwy 4 and Milton Road after reportedly rolling 3 times.

   An off duty firefighter is attempting to get people out of vehicle. Emergency vehicles are responding to the scene. Be cautious if in that area.

Collision on Hwy 108

   July 14, 2019 at 10:15 AM:  Two cars reportedly collided on Hwy 108 near Long Barn.  One vehicle is totaled.

   No injuries have been indicated. Tow trucks have been dispatched.

If your birthday is today, July 14....

  ..... you share it with singer-songwriter Woodie Guthrie, President Gerald Ford,

Grass Fire in Burson

   UPDATE:  Some units have been cancelled, so this fire may be smaller