Collision in Twain Harte

    November 26, 2021 at 2:55 PM:  A traffic collision has been reported on Ponderosa Road at Twain Harte Drive in Twain Harte.

   Several vehicles have stopped to help. An ambulance is responding to the scene.

UPDATE: Yoo Hoo has been adopted!! Now that's a gorgeous kitty

 

Meet YooHoo at the Calaveras County Animal Services
in San Andreas

CalFire plans to burn near Big Trees

    Beginning on November 29, 2021 Cal Fire plans to do a controlled burn south of Big Trees State Park.

     Apparently they believe this will prevent fires!

Happy Thanksgiving!!

   We are thankful for an honorable jury!!

Grass fire in Copperopolis

    November 24, 2021 at 1:15 PM:  A grass fire has been reported on Hwy 4 at Bonanza Mine Road in Copperopolis.

   Emergency personnel are responding to the scene.

Arbery trial verdict

    The jury in the Arbery trial have reached a verdict!

    All three have been

Collision on Hwy 49

    November 24, 2021 at 9:50 AM:  A traffic collision has been reported on Hwy 49 at Middle Bar Road in Jackson.

    The roadway is blocked. A tow truck and ambulance are en route to the scene.

At Frogtown this weekend...

 

OH NO, Mr. Bill! Another non-control burn near Arnold!

You can buy your own Mr. Bill
at Arnold True Value Hardware

   On November 26, 2021 CalFire plans to hold another control burn just
south of Arnold. Of course, this is a bad idea.

   Way too many NON-controlled control burns to destroy habitat of wildlife!!  OH, NO, Mr. Bill!!

False imprisonment arrest in Copperopolis

    On November 10, 2021 Calaveras Sheriff deputies investigated an alleged assault that took place

Injured fawn in Phoenix Lake area

    November 23, 2021 at 8:50 AM:  An injured fawn has been reported on Phoenix Lake Road at Bear Cub Drive in the Phoenix Lake area.

   Why can't drivers slow down and use deer warning whistles??  Poor innocent animals!

Arbery case goes to jury

    The Ahmad Arbery case was just sent to the jury for deliberation.

    It will likely take a long time since there are so many counts and 3 defendants.

Firestation used for pot

    Apparently the old Jenny Lind Fire Station was converted into a marijuana grow warehouse.

   Law enforcement served a warrant on the building and found 266 plants growing there. One suspect was arrested at the scene.

UPS truck in crash

   UPDATE:  Minor injuries resulted from this crash.

Fire reported in Arnold

    November 21, 2021 at 3:35 PM:  A fire has been reported in a yard at Hwy 4 and Moran Road in Arnold.

    Calfire has been notified.