Wednesday, September 30, 2020

Monday, September 28, 2020

PG&E cancels shut off!

       We got lucky yesterday, no power shut off after all.

      Looks like we'll all get to watch the debate between the bully-faced liar and the Vice-President!

Sunday, September 27, 2020

Head-on collision on Hwy 26

    September 27, 2020 at 2:45 PM:  A head-on collision has been reported on Hwy 26 at Woodhouse Mine Road in the Wilseyville area.

   An ambulance is responding to the scene.

Dear Editor: Debate???

 Dear Editor:

   I always try to watch the debates on TV, but wonder what the Presidential debates on Tuesday

49ers in New York today

 

The SF 49ers will play the Giants in New York in the early game on Sunday September 27, 2020.

  Good thing because PG&E plans to turn our power off later in the day.

Saturday, September 26, 2020

Car pinned against tree on Hwy 88

    September 26, 2020 at 3:35PM:  A car is reportedly pinned on its side against a tree off Hwy 88 near Peddlars Vista.

   An ambulance is responding. People were trapped inside the vehicle.

Motorhome collision in Dorrington

    September 26, 2020 at 4:10 PM:  Two motorhomes reportedly collided at Hwy 4 and Golden Torch Drive in Dorrington.

   No injuries have been indicated.

Motorcycle collision on Hwy 26

    September 26, 2020 at 3:30 PM:  A motorcycle collision has been reported on Hwy 26 near Paloma.

   An air ambulance is responding for the injured rider.  Several vehicles have pulled over to assist.

PG&E to shut off power Sunday September 27

    Most customers have been notified that on Sunday, September 27, 2020 PG&E plans to shut off the power in our area.

   The time given for the shutoff is 4 PM and it is expected to be off for two days at least.

Friday, September 25, 2020

Bicycle collision in Ione

    September 24, 2020 at 11:30 AM:  A bicycle collision has been reported on Five Mile Road near Hwy 104 in Ione.

   An ambulance is responding to the scene. Be extra cautious if in that area.

Special Sale!! At your local Arnold "True Value" Hardware Store

Only  $ 6.99 for the set of 6!!
(while they last)


Thursday, September 24, 2020

Overturned vehicle in Farmington

    September 24, 2020 at 3:30 PM:  A vehicle has overturned as a result of a traffic collision at Escalon Bellota Road and Flood Road in Farmington.

   On vehicle is missing its hood and landed in the roadway. An ambulance is responding to the scene.

Motorcycle collision in Pioneer

    September 24, 2020 at 2 PM:  A motorcycle collision has been reported on Hwy 88 at Nobb Hill Court in the Pioneer area.

   An ambulance is responding to the scene, along with a tow truck for a fully dressed Harley.

Traffic collision in Farmington

    September 24, 2020 at 12 Noon:  A traffic collision has been reported on Hwy 4 at Waverly Road in Farmington.

    No injuries have been indicated. A tow truck is responding.

Calaveras Public Works destroys, doesn't build anything!!

   UPDATE:  We have been told that these men were making between $16 and $24 per hour for

'Vote him OUT!' shouts crowd

   


Trump and his 3rd wife visited the Supreme Court Building today to supposedly pay tribute to RBG.

   The minute they stepped out in front the crowd started shouting "VOTE HIM OUT!" and he abruptly turned and left!  Good job, crowd!!!

Lindsay Graham said it out loud!

    Lindsay Graham backed up Trump yesterday, when he announced that this November's election WILL be decided in the Supreme Court.

   As Trump stated, that is why they need to appoint a new Supreme Court Justice right away; one that will vote Trump's way.

Wednesday, September 23, 2020

Tow truck dragging chain

    September 23, 2020 at 10 AM:  A tow truck has been reported dragging a chain on Baldwin Street at Jenny Lind Road in Rancho Calaveras.

    CHP is responding to the area before it starts a fire.

UPDATE: Simone adopted!! Adopt Simone and take her right home with you

    This beautiful soft kitty is called Simone and can be visited

Dump truck trailer overturned

    September 23, 2020 at 9:AM:  A trailer dump truck has reportedly overturned on Obyrnes Ferry Road in Copperopolis.

   It is blocking part of the roadway, so be extra cautious if headed that way.

UPDATE: Billy has been adopted!!! My name is Billy and I need a home...

 

Visit Billy at the Calaveras Animal Shelter in
San Andreas

Tuesday, September 22, 2020

Question: Do you have neighbors who SUE? Nieghbors from HELL # 399?

 


   Do you have neighbors who have actually sued the doctor who cured them, taking the best

Elder dependent felony arrest

     On September 20, 2020 Calaveras Sheriff deputies arrested Nicholas Andrew Hart (22) of Arnold at his residence on Meadow Drive.

    Hart was booked into the Calaveras County Jail for alleged Causing Harm or Death to an elderly dependent, a felony, and for Contempt of Court: Breach of Peace, a misdemeanor. 

Collision in Escalon

    September 22, 2020 at 2:30 PM:  A traffic collision has been reported on Hwy 120 at Victory Avenue in Escalon.

   An ambulance is responding to the scene.

First day of Fall 2020

 


Free Drive through flu shots

  On October 15, 2020 from 9 AM to 4 PM a drive-through flu clinic will be held at Calaveras High School in San Andreas.

   Free shots are available for those wearing masks, staying 6 feet apart and having loose clothing with arm exposed.  There is no charge.

National Voter Registration Day

 If you haven't already registered to vote, do it today!!!


Nathan (Nate) Sandor Huston of San Andreas

   


Nate Sandor Huston passed away at his home in San Andreas on September 12, 2020.  Born April 29, 1927 in Los Angeles, his parents

Sunday, September 20, 2020

Deaths in Calaveras County September 2020

     


Those who passed away in September 2020 in Calaveras County include:

    Orvant G.

Motorcycle crash in Coulterville area

    September 20, 2020 at 11 AM:  A motorcycle collision has been reported on Priest Coulterville Road at Cuneo Road near Coulterville.

   Be extra cautious if headed that way.  An ambulance is responding to the scene.

Some of the tributes to Ginsberg

 


49ers in New York

    49ers will play the Jets today in New York for the 10 AM game.

    They lost their first game of the year.

Saturday, September 19, 2020

Fire at Saddle Creek Driving Range

   UPDATE at 3 PM:  Bringing fire under control. Extra engines have been cancelled.  One engine is stuck in the grass.

Motorcycle collision on Hwy 108

    September 19, 2020 at 2:30 PM:  A motorcycle collision has been reported on Hwy 108 at Clark Ford Road.

   Emergency vehicles are responding.

 

UPDATE: Owner located. Cell phone found

    Owner grateful to person who turned the phone

Friday, September 18, 2020

Supreme Court Justice Ginsberg dies

   



We just learned that Ruth Bader Ginsberg, Supreme Court Justice, has died.

   She was 87 years old.  This gives Trump another right wing religious nut appointment opportunity.

Burning remains SUSPENDED

   Per CalFire, do not assume that this little bit of rain makes it safe to burn.

   All burning continues to remain SUSPENDED!!!

Overturned vehicle on Obyrnes Ferry Road

    September 18, 2020 at 10:55 AM:  An overturned red vehicle has been reported on Obyrnes Ferry Road in the Lake Tulloch area.

  Per reporting party someone is pinned inside the vehicle.  

   

Overturned vehicle at Don Pedro

    September 18, 2020 at 10 AM:  An overturned vehicle has been reported on Hwy 132 at Don Pedro.

    An ambulance is responding to the scene.

Raindrops fall in Ebbetts Pass

   UPDATE:  It's raining in Arnold! Hooray!!

Multiple vehicle collision on Hwy 12

   UPDATE:  One lane is blocked. Three tow trucks have been dispatched.

Grass Fire near Yosemite Junction

    UPDATE:  Most engines have been cancelled. Fire is contained.

Wednesday, September 16, 2020

Climate Migration out of California

 


  Where will Californians go?  If fires are going to be the norm, those who

Sierra Sentinel is so proud....

   


The Sierra Sentinel is so proud to be the ANTI-Trump publication of the Sierras.

    We do not allow racists, dirty cops or violent Trumpers to comment nor do we publish their letters.

Tuesday, September 15, 2020

Nextdoor neighborhood rumor and gossip pages owned by FACEBOOK

Fire on Hwy 132

   UPDATE:  Fire is a couple of acres in size at this point.

Grass fire at Don Pedro

    September 15, 2020 at 12:20 PM:  A grass fire has been reported on Hwy 132 at Bonds Flat Road at Don Pedro.

     Engines have been dispatched to the scene.

Fire in Jackson

    September 15, 2020 at 12:10 PM:  A grass fire has been reported on Hwy 88 in Jackson.

    Several engines are responding to the scene.

CCWD repaving Meko Drive

   On Thursday September 17, 2020 CCWD will begin repaving Meko Drive along the shoulders.

   This will take approximately a week between 7 AM and 5 PM.

Who is guilty of SEDITION?

   Michael Caputo, Trumps ENFORCER (he controls everything the CDC

Major injuries in Hwy 26 collision

    September 15, 2020 at 7:30 PM:  A collision has been reported on Hwy 26 at Shelley Road in the Jenny Lind area.

   CHP indicates major injuries have occurred and an ambulance is responding to the scene.

Monday, September 14, 2020

Burson woman arrested

    On September 9, 2020 Calaveras Sheriff deputies arrested Joyce Morreen Turpin (40) of Burson at the 10th Green Inn in Valley Springs.

   Turpin was booked into the Calaveras County Jail for alleged Possession of a Controlled Substance for sale and violation of probation, both felonies.

Arnold man arrested

    On September 10, 2020 Calaveras Sheriff deputies arrested Anthony Delbert Fults (20) of Arnold at the Sheriff's Office in San Andreas.

   Fults was booked into the Calaveras County Jail for alleged Vehicle Theft, 2nd degree burglary and burglary, all felonies and for Petty Theft, a misdemeanor.

Collision outside Twain Harte

    UPDATE:  This is a major injury collision per CHP.

Forest Trump himself!!

 Yes!  Stupid is as stupid does!!  

Trump's idea of Forest Management!!

What is Trump thinking?

    If Trump thinks that his hateful talk and insulting behavior is going to win him California in November,he better think again.

  "Forest management" is an old and outdated idea of clear-cutting to make big logging companies rich and speed up climate change. Ebbetts Pass is proof of that!!! 

Sunday, September 13, 2020

Collision on Hwy 120

     September 13, 2020 at 1:15 PM:  A traffic collision has been reported between a gray car and a red truck on Hwy 120 at Sims Road in Chinese Camp.

   An ambulance is responding to the scene.

Motorcycle collision on Hwy 49

    September 13, 2020 at 10:50 AM:  A solo motorcycle crash has been reported on Hwy 49 between Moccasin and Coulterville.

    An ambulance is responding to the scene.

Motorcycle collision in San Andreas

   UPDATE:  Ambulance is cancelled. No injuries indicated.

Arnold "True Value" has water floats

 


49er season starts today

 


  The San Francisco 49ers start their 20-21 season today playing the Arizona Cardinals at home in Santa Clara.

   The stadium will be empty, however, due to the Covid crisis.  The game starts at 1 PM.

UPDATE: Oliver has been adopted!! Sweet Oliver needs a home!

 

What a precious sweet kitten. You
can visit him at the Calaveras Animal Shelter
in San Andreas

Saturday, September 12, 2020

Vehicle Fire on Hwy 4

     UPDATE:  This is a trailer on fire closer to Big Trees.  Aircraft has been

Truck on fire at Don Pedro

    September 12, 2020 at 2:35 PM:  A truck is reportedly on fire on Bonds Flat Road at the Don Pedro campground.

   Emergency vehicles are responding to the scene.

Water Main break in West Point

    September 12, 2020 at 2 PM:  CCWD just notified us of a water main break on Barney Way and Acorn Way in West Point.

   Crews are working to restore water to the area.

Vehicle fire in Chinese Camp

   About 2 acres have been burned with two homes nearby.  They are

CalFire announces death of firefighter

    According to an announcement by Calfire, a female firefighter has died fighting one of the fires in California.

   A moment of silence was  held for the loss. She had 16 years of service, apparently. 

Fire in Copperopolis

    UPDATE: Per Calfire, vehicle is fully engulfed and 1/4 acre of vegetation has burned so far. 

Five vehicle collision on Hwy 88

    September 12, 2020 at 1:30 PM:  A gravel truck and several vehicles have collided on Hwy 88 at Liberty Road outside Clements.

   An ambulance and three tow trucks are responding. Minors are among those injured.

Traffic collision in Sonora

    September 12, 2020 at 8:30 AM:  A collision has been reported at Tuolumne Road and Mono Way in Sonora.

   Emergency vehicles, including an ambulance, are responding.

Friday, September 11, 2020

Burglary arrest at Snowshoe Brewery

    On September 10, 2020 Calaveras Sheriff deputies arrested Matthew Dewayne Williams of Arnold in the parking lot of the Snowshoe Brewery.

   Williams was booked into the Calaveras County Jail on a warrant for alleged 1st degree Burglary, a felony and for Possession of Burglary Tools and Vandalism, both misdemeanors.

Thursday, September 10, 2020

Creek Fire still 0% contained

    As of September 10, 2020,


after five days, the Creek Fire that started at Shaver Lake, has absolutely no containment.

   It is around 176,000 acres with  60 homes and 277 mixed commercial and residential destroyed so far.

Who is the family we have to thank for CLEAR CUTTING the forests?

 

Red Emmerson family, owners of
SPI, greedy beyond compare?

Of all Trump's lies....

   Trump has told so many lies up to now its hard to say which is the worst.  That is until we found out he knew how deadly the COVID 19 virus was, but hid it to try and win re-election.

    How many thousands of Americans have died as a result of this lie?  Did he really believe if he didn't tell us, that it would go away?  The man is a total nut case!  


Eric Swallwell

 

More information at CalaverasDemocrats.org

Calaveras Democrats

    Calaveras Democrats will hold a virtual meeting on September 15, 2020 at 5:30 PM. Sharing ideas!

   Making a difference!!  Go to their website to join in!


FBI: Trump's crazy violent extremists may come to polling sites

       The FBI just sent warnings to all police departments nationwide to beware of violent extremists against some candidates and protesters.

    They warn that these crazies may also show up at polling places to threaten or intimidate voters.

Marriage Licenses in Calaveras County

   


In Calaveras County in September of 2020 marriage licenses were issued to:

   Russell Richard Irish

Fire in Angels Camp

   UPDATE:  As of 10:55 AM this fire has been extinguished.

Arrest for Threats

    On September 9, 2020 Calaveras Sheriff deputies arrested John Ernest Butler (56) of Valley Springs on St. Charles Street in San Andreas.

    Butler was booked into the Calaveras County Jail for allegedly Threatening a Crime with intent to Terrorize, a felony and for Disorderly conduct due to Alcohol, a misdemeanor.

San Andreas man arrested

   On September 8, 2020 Calaveras Sheriff deputies arrested Shawn Christopher Anderson (44) of San Andreas at his residence on Calaveritas Road.

   Anderson was booked into the Calaveras County Jail for allegedly Causing harm or death to an elder dependent, a felony and for Obstructing or Resisting a police officer, a misdemeanor. 

Cruelty to Elder arrest in Burson

   On September 7, 2020 Calaveras Sheriff deputies arrested Donald David Nicholson (53) of Burson at his residence on Brandy Lane.

    Nicholson was booked into the Calaveras County Jail for alleged Cruelty to and Elder with Great Bodily Injury or death, a felony and for Destroying a Wireless device, a misdemeanor. 

Arrest for attempted burglary

    On September 6, 2020 Angels Camp Police arrested Gena Weingarten (41) of Angels Camp at her residence on Gardner Lane.

   Weingarten was booked into the Calaveras County Jail for an Outstanding warrant for alleged Attempted Burglary, a felony and for Possession of Burglary tools, a misdemeanor.

Copperopolis woman arrested

    On September 4, 2020 Kim Christine Quinones (61) was arrested at her residence on Copper Meadows Drive by Calaveras Sheriff deputies.

   Quinones was booked into the Calaveras County Jail for alleged Threats with Intent to Terrorize, a felony and for Exhibiting a deadly weapon (not a firearm), a misdemeanor.

Threats with Intent to Terrorize arrest

    On September 1, 2020 Calaveras Sheriff deputies arrested Anthony Michael Corral (31) of Valley Springs at his residence on Noland Court.

    Corral was booked into the Calaveras County Jail for alleged Threatening a Crime with Intent to Terrorize and for Battery with Serious bodily injury, both felonies and for Damaging or destroying a wireless device, a misdemeanor.

Wednesday, September 9, 2020

Power returns to Arnold

    The power came back on around 1 PM on September 9, 2020 after being off since around 11 PM on Monday the 7th.

   Just before they turned it back on a big helicopter was seen overhead in downtown Arnold.


Fire in Forest Meadows

    September 9, 2020 at 11 AM:  A fire was reported in Forest Meadows and several engines and a water tender were dispatched to the scene.

   Approximately 1/4 acre was burned before being brought under control.

Sunday, September 6, 2020

Creek Fire near Shaver Lake explodes with ash and smoke

    September 5, 2020:  During the afternoon, residents in the Ebbetts Pass area of Calaveras County became concerned when ash began falling.

   Smoke and ash from the Creek Fire, near Shaver Lake appear to have been the cause. That fire seemed to explode suddenly. The fire seemed to be closer than it actually is.


Friday, September 4, 2020

Collision in Rancho Calaveras

    August 4, 2020 at 11 AM:  A collision has been reported at Hwy 26 and Silver Rapids Drive in Rancho Calaveras.

   An ambulance is responding to the scene.

Red car in river under Wards Ferry Bridge

   September 4, 2020 at 10 AM:  A red car has been reported in the river below the Wards Ferry Bridge in Sonora.

   The reporting party said they also saw it there yesterday.  CHP is investigating.

Car vs tree in Wilseyville

   September 4, 2020 at 9 AM:  A car has left the roadway and struck a tree at Hwy 26 and Sandy Gulch Road in Wilseyville.

   An ambulance and tow truck are responding to the scene.

Covid 19 stats as of September 4, 2020

   Calaveras County has confirmed 257 cases of Covid 19 as of

Calaveras Supervisors Closed Session for Wagon Trail right of ways

    Prior to the regular September 8, 2020 Calaveras Supervisor meeting, they will hold a Closed Session to discuss purchases of right of ways for the Wagon Trail project on Hwy 4.

   This is the stretch of winding road between Copperopolis and Angels Camp, where so many collisions and deaths have occured.

Thursday, September 3, 2020

Boil Water in Copperopolis

    According to CCWD on September 9, 2020 they will be replacing a Reducing Valve and water will be turned off for a few hours.

   When it is turned back on, the area will need to boil their water for 2 days or until CCWD orders the Boil Advisory to be ended.

Injured deer on Parrots Ferry Road

    September 3, 2020 at 8:40 AM:  An injured deer has been reported on Parrots Ferry Road near Camp Nine Road outside Vallecito.

   Be extra cautious if in that area until CHP can clear the highway.

Don't just sit there....

 


Tuesday, September 1, 2020

PG&E line down on Six Mile Road

    September 1, 2020 at 4:15 PM:  A PG&E line is reportedly down on Six Mile Road near Algiers Street in Murphys.

   Fire and PG&E are responding. Avoid the area if possible until repaired.

Fire reported in Phoenix Lake area

    September 1, 2020 at 3:45 PM:  A fire has been reported off Phoenix Lake Road in Sonora.

    Several engines, water tenders and air support are responding.  It is a residential structure and it is being knocked down quickly by crews at the scene.

Mountain Ranch man arrested

    On August 31, 2020 Calaveras Sheriff deputies arrested John Allen Logg (48) of Mountain Ranch at the county Sheriff's Office in San Andreas.

   Logg was booked into the Calaveras County Jail for allegedly Failing to Register as a Sex Offender and Violation of Parole, both felonies and for being Under the Influence of a Controlled Substance and Possession of Illegal Paraphernalia, both misdemeanors.   


Missing girl located

    The 11 year old girl from Arnold was all over the news last night when she turned

Selene was found unharmed
in Nevada with her mother

Calaveras Hazardous Waste collection

 


Joe Biden: Are we safe today??

   Joe Biden yesterday asked how safe we are today


BLM bans all fires and target shooting

    As of August 30, 3030 the Mother Lode BLM has issued more restrictions on fire danger in its jurisdiction.

   No fires or target shooting are allowed for the remainder of the year, at least until it rains.

Santa Cruz Mountains fire UPDATE

    September 1, 2020 at 7 AM:  CalFire reports that the CZU Fire in the Santa Cruz Mountains has now burned 85,218 acres and is now 43% contained.

   Over 1483 structures have been destroyed.