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| Fire gets into the top structure of the forest and blows sparks that start spot fires. |
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| View of the fire from fire camp. |
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| As the fire reached Hwy 70. |
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| Tanker planes dumped load after load of retardant. |
Saturday, September 1, 2012
Chips Fire 100% Contained
North Pass Fire in Mendocino National Forest
The North Pass Fire is 58% contained at 40,885 acres as of 5:30 PM on September 1, 2012.
Some of the evacuations in the area have been lifted.
Some of the evacuations in the area have been lifted.
Fire Near Burney-Evacuations Under Way
CalFire is battling a fire called the Power Fire near Burney that is now 100 acres It was reported at around 1:45 PM. on Ivan Marx Rd. Evacuations are taking place at this time.
This is the Shasta Trinity National Forest We will update you as we receive information. This fire is 0% contained.
This is the Shasta Trinity National Forest We will update you as we receive information. This fire is 0% contained.
Fire Near Italian Bar Rd in Tuolumne County
UPDATE: As of 6 PM extra engines and air support were released. The Deer Fired are under control at this time.
The fire is under investigation, but someone mentioned that there was a wood-cutting operation going on at the time of the fire.
At 5:10 PM on September 1, 2012, CalFire is responding to a vegetation fire in the Deer Creek area of Tuolumne County off of Italian Bar Rd. It has been labeled the Deer Fire.
Several water tenders were dispatched in addition to area engines that are available. Air support was requested. There are actually 2 fires not too far from each other.
They just reported that as of 5:45 PM the fires are not progressing towards any structures. Three more engines were dispatched.
The fire is under investigation, but someone mentioned that there was a wood-cutting operation going on at the time of the fire.
At 5:10 PM on September 1, 2012, CalFire is responding to a vegetation fire in the Deer Creek area of Tuolumne County off of Italian Bar Rd. It has been labeled the Deer Fire.
Several water tenders were dispatched in addition to area engines that are available. Air support was requested. There are actually 2 fires not too far from each other.
They just reported that as of 5:45 PM the fires are not progressing towards any structures. Three more engines were dispatched.
Hit and Run at Hwy 26 and 49
A report was received by CHP that a vehicle had hit another car and left the scene around 3:15 PM on September 1, 2012.
CHP was dispatched to the scene. There were no injuries reported. Use caution in that area until cleared.
CHP was dispatched to the scene. There were no injuries reported. Use caution in that area until cleared.
Spill on Hwy 4 at Avery Hotel Rd.
At around 2 PM today, September 1, 2012, CHP received a call that something was spilled on Hwy 4 at Avery Hotel Road in Avery.
Apparently gravel is spilled across both lanes of traffic. A CHP unit is enroute. Use caution if driving in that area. This is just east of Gene Miller's Rock Yard, per CHP.
An officer is handling traffic control until the Hwy is cleared.
Apparently gravel is spilled across both lanes of traffic. A CHP unit is enroute. Use caution if driving in that area. This is just east of Gene Miller's Rock Yard, per CHP.
An officer is handling traffic control until the Hwy is cleared.
Meeting With Frank Bigelow
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We had a very successful meeting with Frank Bigelow, who is running for State Assembly in the November election.He came to Angels Camp just for this meeting, and told us he would return soon.
Because both candidates are Republicans this is an historic election, that will be decided based on many important issues.
We are compiling his answers to your questions and will post it later. We believe you will be very interested in the results.
Stay tuned!
Letter to the Editor...About Bigelow and Oller
Dear Sierra Sentinel:
It is so obvious that Rico Oller's people are angry and now writing things to try and hurt Frank Bigelow because someone actually met, interviewed, and published the information on your site.
This is a sign of desperation
It is so obvious that Rico Oller's people are angry and now writing things to try and hurt Frank Bigelow because someone actually met, interviewed, and published the information on your site.
This is a sign of desperation
Assemblywoman Olsen Endorses Bigelow
We just received word that in addition to Senator Tom Berryhill's endorsement, Assemblywoman Kristen Olsen has endorsed Frank Bigelow for Assembly 5th District.
This is a big endorsement, as Olsen is currently the Assembly representative for Calaveras County. She feels that Bigelow would do the best job for Calaveras County citizens.
This is a big endorsement, as Olsen is currently the Assembly representative for Calaveras County. She feels that Bigelow would do the best job for Calaveras County citizens.
Frank Bigelow Endorsed by Small Business Association
August 21, 2012: Frank Bigelow, candidate for Assembly in our District, has received the endorsement of the California Small Business Association (CSBA).
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The California Cattlemens' Association and the California Farm Bureau Federation have also put their endorsement behind Frank Bigelow for State Assembly.
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The California Cattlemens' Association and the California Farm Bureau Federation have also put their endorsement behind Frank Bigelow for State Assembly.
SB 1221 Passes Assembly-Awaits Governor
Now the only thing between hunters using hounds to track and torture bear and bobcat is Governor Brown's signature.If he signs it, the only bear hunting that can be done with hounds is a depradation hunt. We hear that the DFG
Bigelow vs. Oller for Senate
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| This dog was abandoned as dead after being injured while hunting |
We didn't need to ask Rico Oller, since its all over the internet about how he hunts bear with hounds. It affected his last run for office, and became quite a scandal.
Traffic Accident in Burson
A traffic accident was reported at Burson Rd and Comanche Parkway at 12:05 PM on September 1, 2012.
A CHP unit has been dispatched. No injuries were reported.
A CHP unit has been dispatched. No injuries were reported.
Car Swerving on Hwy 49
A Calaveras County Sheriff's deputy reported a small car swerving all over the road on Hwy 49 near Carol Kennedy Drive.
It was referred to CHP who stopped the vehicle.
It was referred to CHP who stopped the vehicle.
Arrest Made in Avery
A vehicle stop made by a Calaveras County Sheriff's deputy on Moran Rd near the Avery Hotel in Avery, let to an arrest, with CHP involvement. The vehicle was towed.
No other details were know at this time.
No other details were know at this time.
Trinitas Golf Course Reportedly Torn Up
The Calaveras County Sheriff's Office received a call that people were out in vehicles, tearing up the Trinitas Gold Course on Ospital Rd in Burson on August 31, 2012.
We're certain the Board of Supervisors and the Mayhews were happy about that. Nothing was done about it.
We're certain the Board of Supervisors and the Mayhews were happy about that. Nothing was done about it.
Vandalism Reported in Arnold
On August 31, 2012 a resident called in to the Calaveras County Sheriff's Office to report vandalism to the residence on Circle Drive in Arnold. No other details were available.
Burglary on Rawhide in Arnold
A resident on Rawhide in Arnold called the Calaveras County Sheriff's Department on August 31, 2012 to report a burglary had occurred.
A window had been broken and the residence had been "messed up", according to the calling party. A deputy was dispatched to the scene. It is not known if there is a suspect in the case.
A window had been broken and the residence had been "messed up", according to the calling party. A deputy was dispatched to the scene. It is not known if there is a suspect in the case.
Verbal Altercation Reported on Hwy 12
On August 31, 2012 a Calaveras County Sheriff was called out to Hwy 12 at Comanche Parkway because of a verbal dispute going on.
Apparently two people were selling the same product at the same location. No arrest was made.
Apparently two people were selling the same product at the same location. No arrest was made.
Arrest on China Gulch in Mokelumne Hill
After two calls to the Calaveras County Sheriff's Department, a deputy responded and made an arrest.
The caller had initially reported a trespass, a vehicle was parked on their property and abandoned. From the report it's hard to tell if they arrested the trespasser or the person who reported the trespass.
We've found it could go either way, depending on who is a friend of the Sheriff. And you know, the Sheriff has a winery in Mokelumne Hill.
The caller had initially reported a trespass, a vehicle was parked on their property and abandoned. From the report it's hard to tell if they arrested the trespasser or the person who reported the trespass.
We've found it could go either way, depending on who is a friend of the Sheriff. And you know, the Sheriff has a winery in Mokelumne Hill.
Accident on Hwy 4
At 10:55 AM on September 1, 2012 a traffic accident was been reported on Hwy 4. A CHP unit is enroute. We will keep you up to date as we receive more information.
Apparently the vehicle is still partially in the roadway. It is unknown if there are injuries at this time. CHP arrived at 11:26 AM.
Roadway was clear when CHP arrived. No sign of party involved.
Apparently the vehicle is still partially in the roadway. It is unknown if there are injuries at this time. CHP arrived at 11:26 AM.
Roadway was clear when CHP arrived. No sign of party involved.
Welcome September 2012
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| The days get shorter, but the air is cooler and feels cleaner. Welcome September! |
Disturbance on Skull Flat Road
A disturbance on Skull Flat Road in West Point caused residents to call out the Calaveras County Sheriff at 4:34 AM on August 31, 2012.
Apparently there had been neighbors yelling and shooting, all going on in the middle of the night. A deputy responded to handle the situation. No indication is given of any arrest made.
Apparently there had been neighbors yelling and shooting, all going on in the middle of the night. A deputy responded to handle the situation. No indication is given of any arrest made.
"Meatball" Moved to Colorado
In what was a surprise move to many, "Meatball" the black bear who made headlines by returning to one persons garage for regular raids on the meatballs in one woman's refrigerator, was captured again.
This time he is being deported to Colorado, where there this black bear sanctuary is located. It is considered to be the Club Med for Black Bears like "Meatball".
Letter to the Editor...About our Supervisors and Noise
Dear Editor:
Our Supervisors are passing an ordinance against noise in Calaveras County.
To show how they think, you will not be able to pick up a guitar and play it legally, but you can pick up a gun and shoot it all day long under this ordinance.
Guns are exempt! Yes, that what I said. The Supervisors have made shooting and guns totally exempt under this ordinance.
There is nothing more jolting to the nerves of a neighbor than the sound of gunfire.
I think they need to have a psychological checkup. No, they need to be kicked out of office.
Guns and barking dogs, cannons and all shooting is exempt? You people are totally screwed.
Get a clue,
Mountain Ranch Resident
Our Supervisors are passing an ordinance against noise in Calaveras County.
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| This is exempt from our Supervisors noise ordinance. Lobbying??? No, fear of being SHOT! |
Guns are exempt! Yes, that what I said. The Supervisors have made shooting and guns totally exempt under this ordinance.
There is nothing more jolting to the nerves of a neighbor than the sound of gunfire.
I think they need to have a psychological checkup. No, they need to be kicked out of office.
Guns and barking dogs, cannons and all shooting is exempt? You people are totally screwed.
Get a clue,
Mountain Ranch Resident
Injured Deer on Hwy 4 at Avery
CHP received a report of a dead or injured deer on Hwy 4 near the Avery Hotel Rd in Avery around 11:55 PM on August 31, 2012. Use caution in the area until cleared.
Drive carefully at night. The deer are out looking for food and water and they get confused in the headlights of vehicles.
Drive carefully at night. The deer are out looking for food and water and they get confused in the headlights of vehicles.
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