Car fire in Rancho Calaveras

   UPDATE:  The vehicle was fully involved when firefighters arrived.

Swendemann's Hardware closing

   The longtime hardware store in Angels Camp, Swendemann's is closing its doors come the end of the month.

    We spoke with the manager, who says they are leaving the state.  Sad to see the old times end. Check them out for special closing sales.

Stalking arrest in San Andreas, but NEVER Racists or Dirty Cops!

  On December 16, 2018 the Calaveras County Sheriff's Office arrested Nathaniel

Action in Bear Valley with blue skies

   Another layer of snow and the skiing is wonderful at Bear Valley this week. Just checked the Base Cam and the lifts are now open.

   Enjoy the two weeks of holidays on the slopes.

PG&E causes disturbance in Burson

   The Calaveras Sheriff was called by PG&E because a resident in Burson did not want

Deaths in Calaveras

   Among those we lost in Calaveras County in October and November of 2018 are:

   Matthew S. Brewer, who died

Motorcyclist had sub-machine gun--Nice job!

   According to the Calaveras Sheriff's Office on December 16, 2018 a deputy attempted to initiate an enforcement stop on Hwy 12 east of Toyon on a motorcycle

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Meadowmont Shopping Center
Arnold

Hwy 88 collisions all from NO CHAINS per CHP

  December 17, 2018 at 12:10 AM:  There have been several collisions on Hwy 88 in the Silver Lake and Kirkwood area this morning.

   According to reports, every one has been a result of drivers not having chains.

Big rig stuck in mud in Escalon

   December 17, 2018 at 12:05 PM:  A big rig that tried to make a U-turn on Murphy Road in Escalon is now stuck in the mud an blocking the roadway.

   CHP and a big tow truck are responding to the scene.

Car vs. tree in Avery

   December 17, 2018 at 11 AM:  A car has reportedly run off Avery-Sheep Ranch Road, down the embankment and into a tree near Timber Trails.

  No injuries have been indicated. A tow truck is responding to the scene.

  

So, who's been NAUGHTY this year?

   The Sierra Sentinel has a NAUGHTY and NICE list just like Santa.  We welcome our readers

Trump giving up POWER?

   Nobody believes that this corrupt Trump Cult will give up its power easily.

   Power is addicting

Farewell Ryan Zinke...don't let the $130,000

   Ryan Zinke, Interior Secretary, being investigated on many fronts, is leaving at the end of the year.

   Comments made about his departure go

Car vs. fence in Linden

   December 17, 2018 at 9:05 AM:  A car left Hwy 26 and went through a fence on Hwy 26 at Wimer Road in the Linden area.

   CHP is responding. It isn't known if there are injuries.