Update On The Dale Fire Near Redding

Trying to save homes in Dale Fire area.

    As of this evening July 6, 2012, CalFire is reporting that the sttatus of the Dale Fire, CalFire's most recent wildfire is unchanged in total acreage burned since early this morning, 1200 acres.

   Due to the availability of bulldozers, engine companies, and aircraft,  the fire is now 60% contained. Many who had been evacuated have now been allowed back into their neighborhoods.

    There are 1200 firefighters and 88 engines who have been battling this fire.

Another Alcohol Inviting Lake Tulloch Resort Party

    Lake Tulloch Resort in Copperopolis is holding another party much like Bump V  entitled Red, White and Boo(b)z on Saturday July 7, 2012.  The waterfront location has invited over 4,300 people as confirmed via the resort's Facebook page.  

Judith L. Hayes

   Judith L. Hayes was born in 1945 in Lakewood, Ohio, and moved with her family to Oakland, California as a child in the early '50s. 

      Her first marriage in 1962 produced two children and ended in divorce in 1971. Then, in 1973, she married Mercer P. Hayes Jr, with whom she lived until his death in 2010.  

Arden Saville Celebration of Life

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Wingnut Adams and His Groovin' Band Coming to Arnold's Cedar Center

    The Calaveras Arts Council's Music in the Parks is presenting Wingnut Adams, who pays homage to the roots of the Blues, while injecting his own life experiences into a funky musical stew that captures hearts and souls everywhere.

    On July 18, 2012, he will be performing at Cedar Center in Arnold. the music begins at 6:30 PM and is FREE, so bring your low back chairs, picnic dinner; sit back and enjoy the show.

Murphys Man Arrested For Threatening Caretaker

     On July 5, 2012, at 6:49 PM Calaveras Sheriff's Deputies responded to a residence on the 4800 block of Darby Russell Road in Murphys, for a report of a verbal dispute.

    Upon investigating the indident the deputies learned that

What Does a "30% Contained" Fire Mean?

In this photo, a vehicle patrols a bull-
dozed swath of fireline for any
possible sparks crossing the clearing.

    CalFire and other fire-fighting organizations use the term "contained" when referring to the size of the fire. What does that mean exactly?

    "Containment" according to one fire personnel we spoke with, refers to the amount of the fire that has a line of firefighters or a wide bulldozed clearing around it.

    Just because a fire is 30% contained doesn't mean it can't still spread.

Letter to the Editor: Murphys Sanitary District Board Members

   Dear Sierra Sentinel Editor:

    I must have had my head in the sand, because until you started checking on what's going on at MSD I actually had no clue how bad it was.

   If there are any MSD Board Members with anything but taking care of the ratepayers on their minds, they better get out now!

How Long Do They Have to Suffer?

   Maybe we're too animal friendly here at the Sentinel, but a report to CHP of an injured deer in the road near the Jackson Rancheria  off-ramp was called in at 7:11 AM.

    At 8:59 AM the CHP officer reported that it was again sitting up, meaning that in all that time, no one had come to assist the injured deer.

    How long must an animal suffer before Animal Services or someone either helps the injured deer or puts it out of its misery? There is no excuse! 

Two 8-10 week Old Puppies Available For Adoption

   Currently Calaveras Animal Services have two lushes puppies, brothers, which are available. A third sibling has been adopted from this group. They love people, other dogs and are very playful.  A030722: “Ringo”, male, American pit bull terrier/mix, approximately 8-10 weeks old. A030723: “Paul”, male, American pit bull terrier/mix, approximately 8-10 weeks old. 

Arrest in Valley Springs for Lewd and Lascivious Acts With Child

    On July 5, 2012, Nicholas Carroll Watkins, 32 of Valley Springs, was arrested on a warrant for 288 a of the PC, Lewd and Lascivious Acts with a child under 14, a felony.

Another Fireworks Caused Fire in Calaveras County

        On July 5, 2012 at around 9:30 PM Cal Fire responded to a call of a grass fire at the 10,000 block of Southworth Rd in Burson.

     In addition to the Valley Springs Unit,

Some Comments May be Deleted

   You may have noticed that once in awhile SierraSentinel.com staff removes or blacks out certain comments that are made on a variety of subjects.

    While we encourage free speech, everyone needs to remember that using names of employees or other private people, if unproven, could be subject to legal questions.

   If you have evidence or are a witness and sign your name, we will usually allow it. If you don't, it's better to leave any names out. 
     Elected officials, however, are legally open to criticism and their names are allowed.
    If you want false accusations, or to try and hurt someone or a business for personal or political reasons, you know what website to go to. We will not allow SierraSentinel.com to become what that one has.
                                    Editor