Angels Camp Police release info on Bret Harte threat

   According to Angels Camp Police on January 29, 2016 at approximately 9:20 AM, they received information from Bret Harte High School staff regarding a possible threat to shoot

Kool and the Gang refuse GOP invitation

   Shocking!  Just shocking!  Disco singing group Kool and the Gang have refused an invitation to entertain Republicans at their coming convention.

   We just can't understand it. Can you??

Calaveras Community Foundation deadline nears

    The deadline for applying for grants from Calaveras Community Foundation for 2016 is February 15, 2016.

   Forms and information is available at www.calaverascommunityfoundation.org.

Bicyclist killed on Farmington Road

  Early in the morning of January 29, 2016 a bicyclist was reported dead at the scene of an apparent vehicle hit and run on Farmington Road near Hwy 99 in Stockton.

   Authorities are investigating the case, and are asking if there are any possible witnesses.

Overturned car on Obyrnes Ferry Road

  January 29, 2016 at 10 AM:  A traffic collision has been reported on Obyrnes Ferry Road, near the bridge on the Tuolumne County side.

    One vehicle has overturned and is blocking the roadway. No injuries have been indicated.

Traffic collision in Tuolumne

   January 29, 2016 at 9:45 AM:  A traffic collision has been reported on Yosemite Drive in Tuolumne.

  It isn't yet known if there are injuries. CHP is en route to the scene.

Police called to Bret Harte High School

  UPDATE:  Apparently, we have learned that it was reported a student had a gun at Bret Harte High School so the Calaveras Sheriff went into a wild spin.

Rain, Rain, please wash the...

...dirty racist cops, KKK's and crazy gun lunatics out
of Calaveras!

Car runs off Hwy 4

   UPDATE:  This collision has now been cleared.

Tribute to Tim Russert

   Morning Joe just did a short tribute to Tim Russert, the much loved and respected Meet the Press host who died a few years ago.

   We well remember the shock and sadness of that day.  There is no one can take his place. Joe Scarborough credits Russert with making Morning Joe famous. Really nice tribute.