If you want to own a Chimpanzee or other exotic animal, move to Missouri.
It takes more paperwork to buy a car in Missouri than to purchase a chimpanzee.
Saturday, October 17, 2015
Hawaii has more homeless
The state of Hawaii has now more homeless people per capita than any other state in the union.
Because of that fact, the Governor of Hawaii has declared a state of emergency to deal with the problem.
Because of that fact, the Governor of Hawaii has declared a state of emergency to deal with the problem.
OP-ED How to use Public Transit
!. Sell your car. You can always rent a car for the few occasions (e.g. a trip to the desert) where a car is needed.
18% raises at CCWD?? While customers pay through the NOSE??
Vehicle runs off Hwy 4
October 17, 2015 at 12:05 PM: A vehicle reportedly ran off Hwy 4 at Pool Station Road.
No injuries were indicated. A tow truck has been dispatched to the scene. Use extra caution if in the area.
No injuries were indicated. A tow truck has been dispatched to the scene. Use extra caution if in the area.
Traffic collision in Ione
October 17, 2015 at 11:25 AM: A traffic collision has been reported at Camanche Parkway and Buena Vista Road in Ione.
No injuries have been indicated. One car ran off the roadway. A tow truck has been dispatched.
No injuries have been indicated. One car ran off the roadway. A tow truck has been dispatched.
Last guided sunset hike on Rim Trail for 2015
Cows out in Martell
October 17, 2015 at 11:15 AM: Four cows are reportedly out on Hwy 88 at Wicklow in the Martell area.
The ranch gate appears to have been left open. CHP is en route to the area. Be extra careful.
The ranch gate appears to have been left open. CHP is en route to the area. Be extra careful.
Pine tree down on Hwy 88
October 17, 2015 at 11:15 AM: A pine tree has fallen on Hwy 88 at Clinton Road in Jackson.
Use extra caution if in that area until a crew can clear it out of the way.
Use extra caution if in that area until a crew can clear it out of the way.
Mud and water on Arnold roadway
October 17, 2015 at 11:10 AM: Calaveras County Roads department has been notified that mud and water are running across Meadow Drive in Arnold.
Use extra caution if headed in that direction until it can be cleared.
Use extra caution if headed in that direction until it can be cleared.
"Artist in the Woods" in Stanislaus National Forest
Murphys UPUD meets
Can the government " keep you OFF your own land"???
There was a lengthy, and not very friendly, discussion during the Calaveras Supervisors meeting on October 13, 2015 about the hope for recovery (or not) after the devastation of the Butte Fire.
Governor Brown moving into the old mansion
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Electrical and plumbing upgrades are among the renovations necessary. |
Renovations are underway and the couple plans to move from the loft where they now stay and into the mansion by the end of the year.
Calaveras Supervisors going back to weekly meetings! Shame on Edson!!
Finally, after at least two years of not wanting to see the public or listen to their complaints, the Calaveras Supervisors have agreed (minus Debbie Ponte) to go back to weekly meetings.
Mud, dirt and rock on Jesus Maria Road
October 17, 2015 at 9:15 AM: Mud, dirt and rock has been reported on Hwy 26 and Jesus Maria Road.
Stay out of the area! Go to higher ground immediately. Do not try to drive through the slide.
Stay out of the area! Go to higher ground immediately. Do not try to drive through the slide.
Motorhome slides 200' off roadway in Burson
October 17, 2015 at 8:45 AM: A motorhome reportedly slid off Wade Lane in Burson and 200' down the embankment into an oak tree due to the rain.
CHP and a tow truck are en route to the scene.
CHP and a tow truck are en route to the scene.
Flash Flood Warning

We hear it's now pouring in areas like Angels Camp and Murphys. Be cautious while driving and stay out of the Butte Fire areas if possible, due to ash runoff possibility.
Animal hazard on Hwy 4
October 17, 2015 at 7 AM: Some type of animal hazard has been reported on Hwy 4 at Milton Road just below Copperopolis.
It isn't yet clear exactly what it is, so be extra careful in that area.
It isn't yet clear exactly what it is, so be extra careful in that area.
Head-on collision in Jenny Lind
UPDATE: Per CHP only minor injuries occurred in this collision.
October 17, 2015 at 6:55 AM: A head-on traffic collision
October 17, 2015 at 6:55 AM: A head-on traffic collision
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