Tuesday, February 28, 2017

Catastrophic CCWD failure--outage in Meadowmont

   A catastrophic failure in CCWD facilities has caused a water outage in the Meadowmont area of Arnold today.

   CCWD is not certain how long water will be off, but when it resumes, customers will need to boil water.  We will update this when CCWD advises us of status.
 

Mr. Frog's Wild Ride

     On April 16, 2017 the annual Mr Frog's Wild Ride will take place to benefit Feeney Park in Murphys.

   For details or to sign up go to mrfrogswildride.org.
  

Trump just gets sicker!!!

Maybe President Obama, a REAL
President, will come to the
White House Correspondence
Dinner. He's being cheered
everywhere he's seen!! 
   Yesterday the man who calls himself President, Trump actually stated publicly that President Obama is responsible for all the leaks from the White House. He must think he's hiding in the Rose Garden.

   He also says that President Obama is responsible for all of the protests against him.  LOL, LOL,
LOL, LOL!!!

Three Valley Springs men arrested

   According to Calaveras Sheriff's records, on February 27, 2017 at 6:20 PM a deputy arrested Jaycob Cody Babcockcoburn (20) at his residence

PAWS takes in 8 new tigers...

   This is Bigelow; one of 8 new tigers taken in by PAWS in San Andreas.

   They are all from Colorado. Donate to PAWS. It's for the animals!!

Monday, February 27, 2017

DNC Chair Perez: NIGHTMARE!!!

    The new DNC Chair Tom Perez now states to Donald Trump:

    We will be your worst nightmare!!  For the peoples' sake, we can only hope he will follow through on that promise.

Car vs. pedestrian in San Andreas

   UPDATE:  CHP indicates that this was a Hit and Run.

   February 27, 2017 at 2:55 PM:   A car reportedly struck

Marriage certificates in Calaveras County

   Marriage certificates have been issued to the following couples in Calaveras County:

     Andrew Bart Turpen

Chains required on Hwy 4

   February 27, 2017 at 10:20 AM:  Caltrans is requiring chains on all vehicles without 4 wheel drive above Arnold on Hwy 4.

   Slow down as the roadway is icy from the early morning snow.

Bush 43 slams Trump: need free press!!

   In an interview on the Today Show this morning, George Bush (43) was asked about Trumps slamming the honorable mainstream press and praising the FAKE News he and his FOX and Rush people put out daily.

   Bush responded by saying that in order to have a Democracy, we need a FREE PRESS!! 

Garbage truck hits power lines at old Cement Plant

   February 27, 2017 at 9:45 AM:  A garbage truck has reportedly hit some power lines off Poole Station Road near the old Cement Plant in San Andreas.

   Emergency vehicle, including an ambulance are en route to the scene. The driver is still in the vehicle, waiting for PG&E to clear the lines.

Navy Seal's father rebukes Trump: Wants investigation

CPO William Ryan Owens
   Everyone except Donald Trump knows that he made a severe blunder in ordering the attack in Yemen that killed

NBC sent out email that La La Land had won at 8:43 PM

   Yes, it was announced that La La Land had won Best Picture at last nights Oscars.  And all the news media was eager  to announce it.

   However, about 3 minutes later,

Sunday, February 26, 2017

Trump: Calling the KKK to hire

   Nearly 4000 jobs have not yet been filled in the White House since Trump took over.  Seems no one wants the reputation of working for Trump.

   Now we hear he is calling his KKK friends to come work there.  They'll be closer to Bannon that way and at least they'll be off welfare.

Warren Buffett's little beach house

  In 1971 Warren Buffett bought a little beach house in Laguna Beach for $150,000.

   He just put it on the market for $11,000,000. He says he doesn't spend much time there since his wife died in 2004.

Actor Bill Paxton dies

   Bill Paxton, veteran movie actor, died yesterday after complications from surgery. He was 61.

   Paxton appeared in many movies over the years.  Recently, he starred in The Simple Plan with Billy Bob Thornton.

  

OSCARS tonight!! Will La La Land win??

   Hollywood will be buzzing tonight, with the red carpet out and stars dressed to the nines, for the Oscars.

    One of the favorites for picture of the year is, of course, La La Land. Who will be the big
winner???

Traffic collision in Dorrington

    UPDATE:  Minor injuries were indicated in this collision.

New Video: Tipsy Nazi wife--closet drunk

    Always remember to check your video security tapes after being gone for an evening. You may be shocked and likely entertained by what you will find.  And hit 'save'

Saturday, February 25, 2017

Trump fearful--will NOT attend annual Press Correspondence Dinner

   Donald Trump announced today that he is terrified and will therefore not attend the annual White House Correspondence Dinner in April.

   One of the most fun events of the year, even stuffy Karl Rove, used to kick up his heels during the dinner. The President, among others usually make fun of themselves and everyone has a great time.

Trump even lies to Christian CPAC

   Hard to believe, but Donald Trump gave a speech to the religious extremist CPAC yesterday.

   He stated, "There is a line outside the door going for 6 blocks to get in and see me." To check, a news person walked out the front door to an empty space.  The only people around were on the other side of the street; anti Trump protestors!!  He lies and lies and lies!!

Tom Perez will be DNC Chair

   In what was a fascinating and sometimes confusing election, Tom Perez, an Obama appointee, was chosen to lead the Democratic National Committee into the future.

   It was close and it took a 2nd ballot to assure Perez' win.  He immediately chose Keith Ellison, who came in 2nd, to be Deputy 'Chair.

  

No chain requirements in Ebbetts Pass

   February 25, 2017 at 7:35 AM:  Caltrans has no chain restrictions on Hwy 4 in Ebbetts Pass this morning, but be cautious because it is icy in some areas.

   

Car in ditch off Hwy 4

   February 25, 2017 at 7:30 AM:  A car has reportedly run off Hwy 4 near Walker Lane between Farmington and Stockton and into a ditch.

   It isn't known if there are injuries. CHP is en route to the scene. Be extra cautious if headed in that direction.

CNN blackballed from Press Conferences?? Corruption at City of Angels Camp??

Don't you think nosy reporters
should be shot, Todd???
   With the Trump administration in dire fear of investigative reporting from CNN and other mainstream media outlets, it is not surprising that they try to blackball their attendance and call them fake news.

   Here in Calaveras County, the corruption at the City of Angels Camp

Friday, February 24, 2017

Who is a threat to our country??? TRUMP!!!

   President Trumpty has repeatedly accused the press (except for FOX and some extreme Christian papers) of being to blame for the threat to our country.

   News for Trumpty!  You are the threat to our country!!

Vintage Tractor auction

What a neat old tractor!! Who will
win it in the auction??
   Are you looking for a vintage tractor for work or to display?  Check out this on-line-only auction for a running 1941 N-series tractor, new battery, working PTO, tires in good condition. Go to focasweb.com/auctions.

   The bidding begins March 24, 2017. Proceeds will benefit Friends of Calaveras Animal Services (FOCAS), a 501c3 non-profit.

  

Be MAD DOGS at Trump and McTrump; not sweet pups!!

   At the McClintock town hall in Sonora we noticed that McClintocks way of handling the protestors (or alt-left, radicals and anarchists,as he refers to his constituernts), was to treat them like children and chastise them.

   If the protestors buy into this, which is what worked in Sonora, they are making a mistake. When he plays that card, the public needs to get louder and become MAD DOGS against Trump and McTrump, not whimp out!!

Arnold Library turns 50

      According to press release, the Arnold Library will be celebrating its 50th anniversary May 23-27, 2017.

   Located on Blagen Road in Arnold, the many events planned will be a childrens day with a special storytime, a mystery writers book signing, a visit from Greg Lucas (State Librarian) and patron appreciation day.

If you feed Trump after midnight.....

...he becomes a fat, white supremacist freak!!!

JC Penney's to close 140 stores

   On weak retail sales reports, JC Penneys has decided to close 140 of their stores across the US.

    Online shopping and a younger market have affected many of the older retail chains.

Thursday, February 23, 2017

Nancy Pelosi says national security now at risk

Breitbart is a big sponsor of the
CPAC or TPAC convention.
   Rep. Nancy Pelosi said this morning that our country is now at rish due to the policies of Donald Trump.

   According to Pelosi, having Steve Bannon, a known White Supremacist, on the National Security Council makes our country totally unsafe for citizens.

Tom McClintock says....

   At last night's town hall meeting in Sonora, cranky old Rep McClintock told the crowd that it is inconceivable that a majority of Californians want to secede from the union due to Trump.

   Why would McClintock care?  Well, he would be OUT OF A JOB!! He'd be out of free medical insurance, and the easiest form of work you could ask for.  Support secession!! The feds need California more than California needs the FEDS!

Hit and run to school bus

   February 23, 2017 at 10:20 AM:  A car backed into a school bus with students inside on Farmington Road in the Farmington area.

   No injuries were indicated. CHP is at the scene.

Dodge Ram pickup vs. tree

   February 23, 2017 at 10:15 AM:  A Dodge Ram pickup has left Hwy 26 and hit a tree at Olive Orchard Road in the Rancho Calaveras area.

   No injury has been indicated. CHP is en route to the scene.

Tom McClintock calls his constituents ANARCHISTS!!

   Congressional Representative for far too long, Tom McClintock, held a town hall meeting last night in Sonora.  He tried to

Pickup slides off Hwy 4

   February 23, 2017 at 9:15 AM:  A pickup reportedly slid off Hwy 4 near Big Trees Village Drive above Arnold.

   CHP has not yet been dispatched to the scene. It isn't known if there are injuries.

Have you EVER had a neighbor scream violently at you??

   If you and your spouse have ever had a volatile neighbor that you have watched deteriorate into worse mental illness for years, you cannot be surprised at screaming violence, can you??  Be

Cow and calf on Gold Strike Road

   February 23, 2017 at 8:30 AM:  A cow and calf have been reported on Gold Strike Road in San Andreas.

  CHP is en route to the scene. Be extra cautious if in that area.

Red car goes over embankment on Hwy 4

   February 23, 2017 at 7:50 AM:  A small red vehicle was reported off Hwy 4 and down the embankment in the Avery area.

   CHP arrived at the scene until 8:30 AM and a tow truck was dispatched. No injuries were indicated. The roadways are slippery in the Ebbetts Pass corridor.

Wednesday, February 22, 2017

Have you EVER had an animal poisoned by a neighbor???

   If you have ever had one of your innocent animals poisoned by a crazed neighbor, you will never EVER forget it, forgive their insanity or EVER allow them to come near your property line again without warning them you will call

Flash flood warnings

   The Calaveras Sheriff's Office has just issued a Flash Flood Warning from 3:25 PM on February 22, 2017 through Saturday morning February 25, 2017 for the levees along the lower San Joaquin River and in the Delta of the northwestern Stanislaus.

   They warn people to stay away from the edge of rivers and streams during this time. Large amounts of water are being released by Don Pedro Dam, causing the river below to rise to flood stage. Be cautious!

Margaret Benfante of Valley Springs

   Margaret Louise Benfante died on January 17, 2017 of Metasstic Breast Cancer at her home on Brooks Lane in Valley Springs.  She was 69.

   Born July 30, 1947 in Bremerton, Washington, she retired

Calaveras County Fair


Tuesday, February 21, 2017

They never called President Obama names, did they???

   During the years of the wonderful, peaceful, calm and sane Presidency of Barack Obama, we never heard the ALT-RIGHT, the RACIST White Supremacist or any local yahoo gun wacko

Chains required above Arnold

   February 21, 2017 at 1:40 PM:  Chains are now required on Hwy 4 above Arnold!

  

Mudslide on Hwy 49

   February 21, 2017 at 1:35 PM:  A mudslide as been reported on Hwy 49 at Jackass Hill just beyond Melones Reservoir.

   Be cautious if headed in that direction.

Tree down on Shoshone Drive in Dorrington

   February 21, 2017 at 1:35 PM:  A tree has been reported down on Shoshone Drive in Dorrington.

   Public Works is en route to the scene. The Calaveras Sheriff has been notified. CHP is also en route. Avoid the area if possible until cleared.

Slide on Hwy 41 at Yosemite

   February 21, 2017 at 12:15 PM:  Hwy 41 has had to be closed to Yosemite due to a slide that continues to come across the roadway.

   Avoid the area if possible.

Snowing in Arnold

   February 21, 2017 at 12:10 PM:  It just began snowing in Arnold.  May not stick cause it's so wet from the rains.

   Be sure to carry chains if headed up the mountain on Hwy 4.

Why President Trumpty is terrified of Mike Pence!!

  Last night Lawrence O'Donnell, who was one of the first people to call Donald Trump a LIAR when Trump tried to say President Obama was not born in the US, came back to his talk show

Pickup overturns in Twain Harte

   February 21, 2017 at 10:45 AM:  A black pickup has overturned off Hwy 108 near Twain Harte Drive in Twain Harte.

   Emergency personnel are en route to the scene. 

Neighbor from Hell # 27: Racist, dirty cop, dog poisoner??? Heil Trump!!

   If you are a RACIST, a DIRTY COP and/or a DOG Poisoner, are you the typical Trump supporter?

   Does your wife like the way you are and lie for you? Then she is

"President Trump is a Protozoa"

  It seems that here is the US, we are way too kind to Trumpty Dumpty. In fact, in the British Parliament Trump was defined in highly unusual ways.

   One member

Hwy 49 flooding in Columbia

   February 21, 2017 at 10:10 AM:  Hwy 49 is reportedly flooded at Parrotts Ferry Road in Columbia.

   Be extra cautious if in the area.

State of Jefferson offers SANCTUARY CITY status...

   We have been told that, although it is  not advertised publicly, the new State of Jefferson, after secession from California, will be a

Infocus Photography competition at Columbia

   On March 5, 2017  at 5 PM the annual Infocus Photography competition and exhibition will begin at St. Angelo's Hall in Columbia State Park.

   You can get more information at Infocus-tcaa.org.

Collision on Hwy 12

    UPDATE:  Two vehicles are blocking the roadway. An ambulance is en route, as well as two tow trucks.

Rollover in Pioneer

   February 21, 2017 at 8:55 AM:  A pickup is reportedly on its side after rolling on Hwy 88 at Inspiration Drive in Pioneer.

   An ambulance and CHP are en route to the scene. Slow down and be watchful in the area.

Car rolls 3-4 times in Oakdale

   February 21, 2017 at 8:50 AM:  A car reportedly rolled 3-4 times coming to rest upside down on Hwy 108 at Willms Road in the Oakdale area.

   An ambulance and tow truck are responding to the scene Be cautious if headed that way.

Tree cleared off Hwy 4

   February 21, 2017 at 8 AM:  A tree that fell on Hwy 4 above Murphys has now been cleared.

   Drive carefully as the ground is soaked and a tree can fall very quickly.

Mudslide in Valley Springs

   February 21, 2017 at 7:20 AM:  A mud and rock slide has been reported on Paloma Road near Gillam Road in Valley Springs.

   Be extra cautious if in that area.

Possible flash floods--Murphys Creek high

   The Calaveras Sheriff has issued warnings of possible flash floods in the county and wants the public to be aware that Murphys Creek is extremely high.

   Be careful out there, and slow down if driving.

Monday, February 20, 2017

China says Trump nothing but mouth!!

   The stock market in China is soaring as China's government believes that Donald Trump is nothing but a paper tiger, a big mouth with no guts behind him, a worthless whimp!

   Russia is doing a psychiatric profile on him, due to his unprecedented attacks and insane white supremacist followers

Both lanes of Hwy 4 flooded below Angels Camp

   UPDATE:  You are correct about Poole Station Road. We apologize. Correct spelling in Poole!!

   February 20, 2017 at 10:50 AM:  Both lanes of Hwy 4

Traffic Hazard at Tamarack

   February 20, 2017 at 10:45 AM:  CHP is en route to Hwy 4 at Tamarack, where some type of hazard has been reported.

   There is flooding on Hwy 4 throughout the Ebbetts Pass corridor.  Drive carefully.

Trump wants to declare INVASION, steal CA's National Guard!!

NOT my President!!!
   The Trump administration is so mentally unstable that it has stated it intends to take 100,000's of Californias National Guard troops to deportation force to eliminate undocumented immigrants.

  Governor Brown has warned Trump's Nazi government that it has to declare an INVASION in order to steal our guard troops.  These people are worse than nuts!!!

Two die in Oakdale crash

   February 20, 2017 at 9:45 AM:  Two people who were pinned in their pickup after a crash on Milnes Road in the Oakdale area, have reportedly died.

   CHP is at the scene and the area is blocked off for the investigation.  Two pickups were involved in this crash.

Press needs to be more arbitrary than ever now!!

   Due to the racist, homophobic, anti-women's rights, hate-mongering president that the alt-right Nazi white supremacist so-called Christians

Tree down on Jackson Valley Road

   February 20, 2017 at 9:30 AM:  A tree has come down on Jackson Valley Road in Ione, according to reports.

   CHP is en route to the scene. Be cautious if headed that way.

Happy "Not my President's Day"

   Unlike most President's Day holidays, this year protests have erupted across the county, being called "Not my President's Day"!

   Where will it all end?   With impeachment??

Chain controls on Hwy 4

   February 20, 2017 at 9 AM: Caltrans has chain controls on Hwy 4 at Cottage Springs in Ebbetts Pass.

   Drive carefully, and if headed for the mountains, carry chains.

What is this little thing???

A rescued baby Opossum...all ears!!

Sunday, February 19, 2017

Did you hear about the terrorist attack in Sweden?

Are they friends of yours???
  At Trumps campaign rally yesterday he stated how terrible it was that the Muslims that have come into Sweden have now caused terror in that county.

   Swedish authorities want to know what the US President has been smoking.
Trump says he heard it on FOX.  Fake News?????

CHP at Dodge Ridge for traffic control

   February 19, 2017 at 3:35 PM:  CHP is now in the Dodge Ridge area of Tuolumne County to provide traffic control.

   Lots of people headed for the snow this morning and now trying to get back on Hwy 108 and go home. Drive carefully.

Injuries in Jamestown crash

   February 19, 2017 at 3:35 PM:  CHP and an ambulance are en route to the scene of a reported crash at Hwy 108 and Mill Villa Road in Jamestown.

   Traffic is backed up, so be extra cautious if headed that way.

Traffic collision in Vallecito

   February 19, 2017 at 3:30 PM:  A traffic collision has been reported on Hwy 4 at Main Street in Vallecito.

   CHP is en route to the scene. No injuries have been indicated.  Slow down in the rain.

Injured dog on Hwy 4 near Big Trees

   February 19, 2017 at 3:20 PM:  An injured boxer type dog is running on Hwy 4 near Big Trees Village Drive.

   CHP is en route to the scene. If you know anyone whose dog is missing, let them know.

Bulbs are beginning to peek out!

  Bulbs are just starting to peek out of the soil, even though we are still having a rough winter.

   Lilies and daffodils can hardly wait to show us that spring is coming.

Trump Presidency.....


I think I'm going to be sick!  Back and forth, back and forth,
but going NOWHERE!!

Crash on Hwy 88 at Old Emigrant Trail

   February 19, 2017 at 9:10 AM:  A 4 car crash has been reported on Hwy 88 at Old Emigrant Trail in the Pioneer area.

   CHP and an ambulance are en route to the scene. Slow down!

Heil!! Herr Turrrump!!


Tree down in West Point

   February 19, 2017 at 8:40 AM:  A tree has been reported down on the roadway affecting power lines on Sandy Gulch Road in West Point.

   PG&E has been advised, along with CHP.  Be cautious in the area. 

The PRESS!! The 4th Estate!! Campaign 2024??

I am not BALD!! I am not BALD!!!
   Face it!  Without the press, the people would be in the dark about many of the goings on of those who are powerful

Special Meeting: Calaveras Supervisors

   Calaveras Supervisors will hold a Special Meeting on February 21, 2017 in Closed Session to discuss the hiring of a new CAO and Environment Management Director.

   The CAO position is currently being held by a temporary appointment since Shirley Ryan resigned in December of 2016.

Senator John McCain says....

   This morning on Meet the Press, Senator John McCain stated that.. "attacks on the press is how DICTATORS get started!"

    On another show, Donald Trumps mental illness was discussed and on still another IMPEACHEMTN is imminent!

Saturday, February 18, 2017

Angels Camp City Council litigation: Closed Session

Heck! It's a good job
if you can get it!!
   On Tuesday February 21, 2017 the Angels Camp City Council (not sure if you can really call them that--they are more like a committee, not elected) will meet to discuss litigation likely and the claim against the City by former

Tillerson has to sleep in SANITARIUM

   Due to the total incompetence of the Herr Trump regime, Rex Tillerson (Secretary of State) had no reservations at a hotel  for the conference he's attending.

   The only place they could put him was in a SANITARIUM.  Since he's worth over $325 million, you'd think he could arrange something!  Poor Rex!!

CCWD meets Wednesday

   The Calaveras County Water District will hold a regular board meeting on Wednesday July 22, 2017 at 9 AM.

   The meeting will be held at their district office on Toma Drive in San Andreas.

Friday, February 17, 2017

Traffic collision in Bear Valley

   February 17, 2017 at 3:45 PM:  A traffic collision has been reported on Hwy 4 in Bear Valley. One vehicle hit the snowbank.

   CHP and an ambulance are en route to the scene. Be extra cautious if in that area. It is snowing.

Admiral Harward turns down NSA post

   After watching the Trump press conference yesterday, Admiral Harward notified the White House that he would not accept the offer of NSA cabinet position.

   Privately he is reported to have said

Thursday, February 16, 2017

State of California extends drought???

   In what is the wettest year on record in California, the State Water Board decided to extend the drought at least another 270 days.

   We have to face it, the state and our local water companies have WASTED so much time and money on handling the drought, they don't know how to get out of it now.

Another Press Conference full of LIES!!!

  If you had a chance to watch the first real press conference that Donald Trump has held since taking office nearly a month ago, you were not surprised by the alternate

Letter to the Editor: Thank you Caltrans

   Dear Editor:

    As one of the hundreds of residents who travel up and down Hwy 4 every day, I want to publicly thank

Republicans want to investigate leakers: No impeachment??

   Not surprisingly Chaffetz, head of the investigation committee in Congress says he's not interested in investigating the leaked wrongdoings of the Trump administration, only attempting to find out who is leaking the facts.

   The Republicans are going to protect Trump as long as they possibly can, try to avoid impeachment for as long as possible!!  Seems to us, we remember this is what Nixon tried to do!  It didn't work!

Trump Labor Secretary now OUT!

  Puzder, Trumps choice for Labor Secretary, was forced to drop out after the count of Republicans turned against him.

   Several things about Puzder's past came up, such a the fact that he hired an illegal immigrant to work for him at his house and was caught. He is CEO of Carls Jr.

Mokelumne Hill woman arrested

  On February 15, 2017 the Calaveras Sheriff's Office arrested Jessica Nichole England (34) of Mokelumne Hill on  Higdon Spink CutOff in West Point.

   England was booked into the Calaveras County Jail for allegedly Willfully Discharging a Firearm, a felony and for Exhibiting a Firearm and Trespassing, both misdemeanors, and then released on bond.

Felony arrest in San Andreas

   On February 15, 2017 Calaveras Sheriff's deputies arrested Kent Leroy Dayton of San Andreas at the Calaveras County DRC Center.

    Dayton was booked into the Calaveras County Jail for alleged Possession of a Controlled Substance for Sale, Transporting a Controlled Substance for Sale and Building a False Compartment in his vehicle to hide controlled substances, all felonies and for Possession of a Controlled Substance, a misdemeanor.

CHP: Alcohol causes crash on Hwy 120

   On February 13, 2017 just after 9 PM, according to CHP, Colin Fenton Giles was driving a 2001 Mitsubishi Mirage eastbound on Hwy 120 near

Motorcycle in crash on Hwy 49

    According to CHP a Manteca man was riding his Harley Davidson southbound on Hwy 49 near Chicken Ranch Road in Sonora at approximately 45 MPH.

   A 2005 Ford  Ranger was stopped

Wednesday, February 15, 2017

Whiskerino Dinner Dance


Fatal Collision on Hwy 140

   February 15, 2017 at 9 AM:  A car that had reportedly been driving erratically crashed into a cement wall on Hwy 140 near Orchard Drive outside Merced.

   The collision was, unfortunately, fatal for the driver of the vehicle.  The roadway is blocked, so be extra cautious if in that area.

Aren't we proud to know Merita Callaway???


Enjoy clear weather today...but tonight???

  February 15, 2017:   You may see some light clouds overhead during the day today, but it should be clear.

   During the night tonight rain will again move into the Mother Lode.

Tuesday, February 14, 2017

Cannabis Urgency Ordinance was just extended

   The Calaveras Supervisors, after hours of public comment, just passed a resolution to extend the cannabis Urgency Ordinance.

   The only NO vote was from Clyde Clapp, who has NO registered cannabis grows in his area.

Calaveras CAO says don't mention McAnus???

   During the public hearing on the Calaveras County cannabis urgency ordinance, the CAO stated he didn't want any names mentioned during the comments.

Good reporters "follow the bread crumbs" "leaks"

    President Trump better hire some plumbers, as he complains about all the leaks in his White House.

   Reporters at the

Calaveras County needs a WALL, Mr. Trump!! Sheriff!!

   Just listening to the extremists, like the Tea Party wackos and their friends the neo Nazi's who support Trump and want to

Sewage burglar in Valley Springs??

   According to the Calaveras Sheriff, around 7:10 AM on February 13, 2017  they investigated a report of a burglary at the CCWD Water Treatment Plant in Valley Springs.

    Deputies learned that

Barbara Yook: Bad District Attorney!!! Racist violence encouraged!!

    Calaveras County District Attorney Barbara Yook spends so much time fighting cannabis in our county, that she ignores the real crimes!!

   Methamphetamine

Happy Valentines Day!


Calaveras Supervisor Clapp did NOT obey laws as contractor???

   A member of the public got up in front of the Calaveras Supervisors to address each Board member regarding their stance on cannabis and the law.

Alice Montgomery says son "COLD COCKED"

    Alice Montgomery, bigly supported of Calaveras Supervisor Oliveira, got up during Public Comments to tell the public that her son had been "COLD COCKED" by a girl.

     Odd, but makes sense.

What did Trump know and when did he know it??

   The Trump administration lost its National Security Advisor Flynn last night, as he resigned in order to try and protect the President and VP of another scandal.

Monday, February 13, 2017

Flynn RESIGNS!! He was taped!!!

  Did Trump give him the order to call the Russians??  Was it actually treason?? We may never know now.

   Flynn gave it up for the administration and Trump.  Will there be any other investigation???

Comet 45 P passes near the Earth

   A frozen snowball passed near the Earth, showing its tail following closely behind.  Comet 45P came nearer to the Earth than the Sun does.

Oroville dam spillway crisis could have been avoided

   Over 180,000 people have received immediate evacuation orders for Oroville and other towns just below the Oroville Dam after another hole was detected in the spillway late yesterday.

   There have been a lot of questions about how this could have been avoided. The emergency spillway had NEVER been used and apparently not enough testing and investigations into the stability of the dam has been done, even though we have had 6 long drought years.  WHY???

Prime Minister Trudeau gets upper hand on Trump...literally

   Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau got out of his limousine this morning and President Trump offered his had to shake.  Prime Minister Trudeau is not only eloquent, he's highly intelligent.

    Immediately Trudeau grabbed hold of Trumps upper arm, a sign on dominance and prestige. Then the two went into a meeting with women entrepreneurs, where Trudeau showed his education level and especially his vocabulary and respect for women all over the Dumpty. It was GREAT!!!

School bus on fire in Sonora

   February 13, 2017 at 12 Noon:  A school bus has been reported on fire at Mono Way and Tuolumne Road in Sonora.

   Emergency personnel are en route to the scene. It isn't known if students are on board.

Trumpty lies again...about voting

   Trumpty Dumpty's nearly daily rants about false voting fraud in blue states is serving a purpose for the Republicans.

   They plan to use it to suppress the poor and minority vote.  Evil begets evil. Trumpty and friends are definitely evil. Will honorable people allow this to happen?  Are there any honorable Republitrumps?

Calaveras County needs an honorable District Attorney

   Barbara Yook, who just sits and collects all that money pretending to be the Calaveras County District Attorney, needs to be replaced.  She's just corrupt and not honorable. 

   Who will step up and run against this woman, who just has to be replaced?  She has love of the racist criminals, dirty cops and corrupt Sheriff!  Something has got be done about her.

City Councilwoman is a streetwalker???

   At the Angels Camp City Council meeting last week, one woman councilperson, Susan Rudolph, stated that she is out walking the streets of Angels Camp at 5 AM.

    What on earth is that woman doing, just coming home from the bar, or seeing her other twosomes????? If I saw her walking in front of my home at 5 AM, I would be scared!

Arrest on Hwy 49

   On February 11, 2017 the Calaveras County Sheriff's Department arrested Michael Anthony Waldon (41) of Murphys on Hwy 49 near Carson Hill.

   Waldon was booked into the Calaveras County Jail for allegedly Threatening a Crime with Intent to Terrorize, a felony and for Drawing or Exhibiting a Firearm, a misdemeanor.

Miss Calaveras applications due

   If you want to run for Miss Calaveras at this years fair, remember that they are due by March 1, 2017.

   Last year, very few contestants signed up last year. Hopefully there will be more for this year.

PAWS Valentine Bears!!

These three bears at PAWS in San Andreas, were all born within
a couple of days of Valentines Day.
Please donate to PAWS to help ensure their care forever!!!

"It sounded better in the original German"!

   Yesterday Donald Trump sent one of his senior advisors Steven Miller, out to tell the press that no one; not the judiciary or anyone else, has the right to tell President Trump what he can do. That he is the Supreme power.

   This morning on Morning Joe, it was made clear that this statement sounded better "in its original German"!

Sunday, February 12, 2017

Emergency Evacuations: Oroville Dam may fail

The emergency overflow is apparently
eroding the dam as the water spills out!
   February 12, 2017:  After a week of assurances that the dam at Oroville was structurally safe, tonight an emergency order has been issued for evacuations to residents in all towns below the dam.

   The tallest dam in the US at 800', they now say that the dam is showing signs of instability and could actually fail at any time.  People are quickly gathering up their belongings and trying to get out
of the area.

Angels Camp doesn't like pot!!

   At the Angels Camp City Council meeting, every council person except Amanda Folendorf said that all constituents who contacted them do NOT want pot sales in their town.

Jazz singer Al Jarreau dies

The theme song to Moonlighting
was one of his hits.
   Al Jarreau , 8 time Grammy winner has died at the age of 76. He had been hospitalized for exhaustion and cancelled his 2017 tour.

   

Grammies are tonight!!

   At 6 PM on CBS the Grammy Awards will be shown tonight, February 12, 2017.

   James Cordin is the host.

Those who passed in Calaveras County

   On February 2, 2017 Susan M. Allen passed away. She was 58.

    Vera S. Fuller passed away

Well, meeeooowww to you too!

I know I'm special.....

Tom Brady not much of person...

   The talk in sports this week is about Tom Brady refusing to attend the White House thank you during

Rollover Traffic collision in Camp Connell

   UPDATE at 11 AM:  No injuries were indicated in this collision.

Saturday, February 11, 2017

Trumpty Dumpty lied again!!

   Trumpty Dumpty said he'd build a great wall,

    Saying that Mexico would take the fall,