Saturday, August 25, 2012

News at Lake Tulloch Resort

   Copperopolis Getting Drug Rehab Center

    We've been told that the owner of Lake Tulloch Resort IS turning the resort into an alcohol and rug rehab center.

   After what the Sentinel feels has been seemingly endless harrassment by the Board of Supervisors and Sheriff's Department, most likely on direct orders from the Board, we feel that this will make Supervisors happy.

   They want another drug and rehab center here locally, and this should make residents happy, also.

   It will be called "The Lakes Treatment Center" and the 48 rooms will be home to many from all over California and elsewhere who need drug or alcohol recovery.

   What a beautiful location and a welcome addition to Copperopolis!

Traffic Hazard on Campo Seco Turnpike

UPDATE:  Hazard has been cleared. 

At around 7:15 PM on August 25, 2012, a traffic hazard was reported on the Campo Seco Turnpike in Mokelumne Hill.

    No specific hazard is known at this time.  CHP is enroute. Use extra caution in the area until it is cleared.

Traffic Collision at Tamarack

   A traffic accident occurred on Hwy4 at the Tamarack Frontage Rd. on August 25, 2012 around 2:20 PM  It was a single vehicle collision and no injuries were reported.

   CHP, fire and a two truck were dispatched to the scene where the vehicle ran off the Hwy. Be cautious in the area until cleared.

Put Postals Out of Their Misery?

   On the APWU (American Postal Workers Union) website on August 10, 2012, a cartoon appeared of a man with a pointer, showing how much money the US Postal Service has lost and continues to lose.

   The headline said "Postal Service posts a $5.2 Gazillion loss, begs to be put out of it's misery." 

Chips Fire in Plumas/Lassen National Forests

   August 25, 2012 at 10AM. Several spot fires caused by winds late yesterday, were contained quickly by ground crews.

   As you can see by the map, air tankers, bulldozers and hand crews are working desperately to keep the fire from Seneca and Prattville.
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   64,214 acres have burned to date and the fire is considered to be 55% contained, which is less than yesterday.

Ponderosa Fire Near Manton

   August 25, 2012 at 10 AM The Ponderosa Fire in Tehama and Shasta Counties was just updated to 27,676 acres and 74% containment..

  To day, 64 residences and 20 other structures have been destroyed.by this fire.

North Pass Fire in Mendocino National Forest

   UPDATE: As of August 25, 2012 at 10 AM, the North Pass Fire in Mendocino Naitonal Forest is 24,199 acres and is 32% contained.

    The fire, which was caused by lightning is about 15 miles from Covelo. Mandatory evacuations are taking place on Mendocino Pass Road, where 75 homes are currently threatened.

  

Bears Stolen in White PInes

   The Calaveras County Sheriff's Office received a report that the life size bears, and the trash cans were stolen from White Pines Park on August 24, 2012.

   The two bears had been bolted to the trees and the four trash cans had been in the restrooms.

Mountain Bikes Stolen

   A resident in Valley Springs on Berkesey Drive reported on August 24, 2012, that two mountain bikes had been stolen from the property.

   A Calaveras County Sheriff's Deputy took the report. It is not known if there are suspects.

Hot Temper at Taco Bell

  Apparently an irate customer became angry and started kicking chairs around at the Taco Bell in Valley Springs on August 24, 2012.

   A Calaveras County deputy sheriff was called to the scene. No one was arrested.

Theft Reported in San Andreas

   A resident at the Diamond Place Apartments in San Andreas reported a theft to the Calaveras County Sheriff;s Office on August 24, 2012.

   According to the resident, guests who had been staying with them, stole items from their home. A deputy responded and took the report.

Vandalism at Calaveras River Academy

  A report was received on August 24, 2012, by the Calaveras County Sheriff's Department, that vandalism had occurred at the school in San Andreas.

   A deputy responded and took the details. No known suspect was indicated.

Burglary Reported in Burson

   A burglary was reported on August 24, 2012 on Burson Rd in Burson. The break-in and theft was documented by the Calaveras County Sheriff's Department.

   No indication was given if a suspect is  known.