Monday, November 30, 2020

Vehicle vs bicycle in Escalon

    November 30, 2020 at 11:45 AM:  A vehicle has reportedly struck a bicycle on Hwy 120 at Brennan Road in Escalon.

   An ambulance is responding to the scene.

Calaveras now in top tier for COVID

    Calaveras County is now in the PURPLE tier for COVID infections.  Many liquor businesses are now closed.

   Residents are confined to their homes between 10 PM and 5 AM.

Saturday, November 28, 2020

Motorcycle collision on Hwy 88

    November 28, 2020 at 4:10 PM:  A motorcycle and car have reportedly collided on Hwy 88 at Omo Ranch Road above Pioneer.

   An ambulance is responding to the scene.

Major injuries in Melones collision with dog

   November 28, 2020 at 3:30 PM:  A collision was reported on Old Melones Road at Shell Road near Melones Reservoir involving a bicyclist striking a dog.

   Major injuries have been indicated in this collision. An ambulance is responding.

Both lanes of Hwy 4 blocked due to collision

   
 UPDATE:  Hwy 4 is reopened.

Collision in Farmington

    November 28, 2020 at 2 PM:  A collision has been reported on Milton Road and Dunton Road outside Farmington.

   An ambulance is responding to the scene.  

Escaped debris pile fire near Frogtown

    UPDATE:  Fire is approximately 1/4 acre in size.  Crew on site now has it knocked down. Extra

Why is it called Black Friday???

    If you've ever wondered where Black Friday got its name, it goes way back.

   In fact, its origins come from slavery. The day after Thanksgiving was when slave traders would give discounts

Friday, November 27, 2020

DUI with great bodily injury arrest

    On November 26, 2020 CHP arrested Christine Lin Pfeffer (54) of  Los Santos  on Hwy 49 at Red Hill Road in Carson Hill.

   Pfeffer was booked into the Calaveras County Jail for alleged DUI causing great bodily injury and DUI alcohol, causing bodily injury, both felonies.

Attempted kidnapping arrest

    On November 26, 2020 Calaveras Sheriff deputies arrested Jessica Marie Aguilar (39) of San Andreas on Hwy 49 at Poole Station Road.

   Aguilar was booked into the Calaveras County Jail for alleged Attempted kidnapping, a felony and for Violating a Court order to prevent domestic violence, a misdemeanor.

Wednesday, November 25, 2020

Collision on Hwy 49

    November 25, 2020 at 4:30 PM:  A collision has been reported on Hwy 49 near Angels Vet Hospital.

    An ambulance is responding.  The road is currently blocked.

Tuesday, November 24, 2020

DOW hits 30,000!

   Betting on a Biden 2021 comeback, Wall Street broke new boundaries this morning.

   The 30,000 point mark was breached.

Calaveras Sheriff and Fire staging at White Pines Ballpark

    UPDATE:  This is now apparently a suspected murder of a man and

Vehicle down embankment in Jamestown

    November 24, 2020 at 8 AM:  Apparently a Calfire vehicle discovered a vehicle that has run off Jamestown Road near Golf Links Road in Jamestown.

   No injuries have been indicated.

Collision in Mountain Ranch

    November 24, 2020 at 7:45 AM:  A vehicle blocking the lane at Michel Road and Ponderosa Road in Mountain Ranch has been reported as a collision.

   No one has been located inside the vehicle. Two CHP are at the scene.

Monday, November 23, 2020

Vehicle rollover in Angels Camp

    November 23, 2020 at 4:25 PM:  A single vehicle has reportedly rolled over on Hwy 49 at the McDonald's parking lot in Angels Camp.

   Emergency personnel are responding to the scene.

UPDATE: Located!! Missing woman in Mokelumne Hill

    November 23, 2020:  The Calaveras Sheriff's Office is seeking a missing woman from Ponderosa Way in Mokelumne Hill.

   Cindy Defeyter (67) is considered to be an 'at risk' person. If you have any information about her whereabouts, please call the Sheriff at 754.6500.

Fire at Don Pedro

    November 23, 2020 at 12:20 PM:  An escaped debris burn has been reported near Don Pedro Reservoir.

   Several engines and water tenders are responding to the scene.

Sunday, November 22, 2020

Overturned car off Poole Station Road

    November 22, 2020 at 2:10 PM:  An overturned car has been reported off Poole Station Road into a field near Riata Way outside of Angels Camp.

   An ambulance and tow truck are responding to the scene. 

No 49ers today--2nd week in a row???

 


Collision near Pardee Reservoir

    November 22, 2020 at 11:20 AM:  A collision has been reported on Buena Vista Road at Coal Mine Road near Pardee Reservoir.

   An ambulance is responding to the scene. This is on the Amador County side.

Saturday, November 21, 2020

Sheriff deputy involved in collision

    November 21, 2020 at 10:30 AM:  A deputy was reportedly involved in a traffic collision involving property damage on Hwy 4 at the Hwy 207 intersection.

    No injuries have been indicated. This is near the snow park in Alpine County.

Collision in Valley Springs

    November 20, 2020 at 4:25 PM:  A traffic collision has been reported on Hwy 26 at Jean Street in Valley Springs.

    No injuries have been indicated.

Friday, November 20, 2020

Traffic collision in Columbia

    November 20, 2020 at 2 PM:  A traffic collision has been reported at Parrots Ferry Road and Sawmill Flat Road in Columbia.

   An ambulance is responding to the scene.

Guiliani sweat turns black

   In a bizarre press conference yesterday, Rudy Guiliani started sweating after telling so many lies.

   His sweat turned black as apparently his hair dye melted down on his face. YIKES!!

Collision in Murphys

    November 20, 2020 at 12:15 PM:  A traffic collision has been reported at Hwy 4 and Pennsylvania Gulch Road in Murphys.

   No injuries have been indicated and it is not blocking the roadway.

Arrest in Mountain Ranch

    On November 19, 2020 Calaveras Sheriff deputies served a warrant and arrested Zanko

Wednesday, November 18, 2020

Burn ban lifted in Tuolumne Calaveras counties

   
CalFire has lifted the ban on burning outdoor debris as of November 18, 2020 for Calaveras and Tuolumne counties.

   You still must have a permit and can only burn on burn days.

Windshield strikes pickup

    November 18, 2020 at 11:55 AM:  Believe it or not, a windshield fell off a work truck and struck a pickup at Hwy 108 and Obyrnes Ferry Road in Jamestown.

   No injuries have been indicated in the incident. 

Car vs tree on Hwy 4

   November 18, 2020 at 10:45 AM:  A car reportedly struck a tree on Hwy 4 near Poole Station Road below Angels Camp.

   It isn't known if there are injuries.

Generator dumped over

    November 18, 2020 at 9:45:  A truck carrying an 8000 lb generator tipped over and the generator is now on its side at J59 and Hwy 108 in Jamestown.

   They are trying to find a tow truck that can lift it back upright.  CHP is at the scene. No injuries.

Collision in Jamestown

    November 18, 2020 at 9:40 AM:  A traffic collision has been reported at Rawhide Road and Omega Mine Road in Jamestown.

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

Chains required on Hwy 4

    November 18, 2020 at 9 AM:  Chains or snow tires are required on Hwy 4 in Ebbetts Pass at Cottage
Springs this morning.

   Slow down and drive carefully.

Tuesday, November 17, 2020

Senator Grassley, 87 years old, has COVID 19

   


The 87 year old Republican Senator from Iowa, Chuck Grassley, has tested positive for COVID 19.

    He says he plans to follow his doctors orders and isolate.  Thank you, Trump!!

Monday, November 16, 2020

Snowmobile collision at Lake Alpine

    November 16, 2020 at 2 PM:  A snowmobile collision has been reported at the gate to Lake Alpine.

    One party has been taken to Mark Twain Hospital and apparently one was taken to Sonora.

Car fire on Hwy 49

    November 16, 2020 at 1:40 PM:  A car fire has been reported on Hwy 49 near the river on the Amador County side.

   Calfire is responding to the scene.

Burglary arrest in Valley Springs

    On November 15, 2020 Calaveras Sheriff deputies arrested Nathan Charles Rowe (29) of San Andreas on Hwy 12 in Valley Springs.

   Rowe was booked into the Calaveras County Jail for alleged warrants for felony Burglary, Failure to Appear and many outstanding misdemeanor warrants.

Pioneer woman arrested in Angels Camp

    On November 13, 2020 Angels Camp Police arrested Rose Marie Shelton (71) of Pioneer on Stanislaus Avenue.

   Shelton was booked into the Calaveras County Jail for alleged Evasion of Police with Disregard for Public Safety. 

Woman arrested in Nevada for Child Stealing

    According to the Calaveras Sheriff's Office, on November 12, 2020 Rebecca Lynne

Get your tarps now at Arnold True Value--Get ready for winter!

Many sizes available at your True Value Hardware
in Arnold on Hwy 4
 

Pickup vs tree at Big Trees

   UPDATE:  Driver refused to be transported by ambulance. Injuries

School bus vs car in Columbia

    November 16, 2020 at 7:45 AM:  A school bus has reportedly collided with a car on Parrotts Ferry Road and Jackson Street in Columbia.

   No injuries have been indicated. CHP is en route.

Sunday, November 15, 2020

49ers in New Orleans

    The SF 49ers are in New Orleans today to play the Saints.

    The game is scheduled for 1:25 PM.  The Niners are 4-5 and the Saints are 6-2.
 

Hwy 26 blocked in West Point

    November 15, 2020 at 10:15 AM:  A vehicle reportedly struck and power pole and lines are down at Hwy 26 and Higdon Road in West Point.

   No injuries have been indicated but the roadway is blocked waiting for PG&E to clear the lines.

Saturday, November 14, 2020

Collision in Valley Springs

    November 14, 2020 at 3:35 PM:  A collision has been reported on Hwy 12 at Hwy 26 in Valley Springs.

   No injuries have been indicated but one car needs a tow truck.

Big Trump Klan rally in DC today

A dangerous time until Jan 20 with
these people on the loose!!!!!
   Trumpians racists from all over were ordered to come to DC today and support their Klan

Friday, November 13, 2020

Traffic collision in Valley Springs

    November 13, 2020 at 4:45 PM:  A traffic collision has been reported on Hwy 26 at Country View Road in Valley Springs.

   No injuries have been indicated.

Hwy 49 blocked for fatal head-on collision

    November 13, 2020 at 4:30 PM:  A head-on collision was reported on Hwy 49 near Drytown in Amador County.

   One person was fatally injured in this collision. The roadway is blocked.

Postal admits he LIED!!

    If you have ever had a bad experience with a Postal, you understand about the Postal who told

Calaveras Supervisors to discuss hemp cultivation

        At the November 17, 2020 Calaveras Supervisors, cultivation of Hemp in the county will be discussed.

   On the agenda is whether to regulate it's production or not.

Grass fire in Angels Camp

  UPDATE:  Fire has now been extinguished. Extra engines have been cancelled.

Give your dog a warm bed this winter

 

Your local Arnold True Value has a size for your dog!

City of Angels Camp seeks new Councilperson

    The City of Angels Camp is seeking a person to replace Amanda Folendorf, who

Sad LIndsay

 

I am so sad cause I don't have a forever home. Please
come visit me at the Calaveras Animal Shelter in San Andreas

Angels Camp Police targeting seat belt law

   


Better wear your seatbelt!!  For yours and your children's safety, Angels Camp Police will be out in force between November 21 and 28, 2020.

   You will be cited if you or your children are not secured properly within your vehicle.

TRUMP Whines.....

 



Thursday, November 12, 2020

Collision on Hwy 88

    November 12, 2020 at 2 PM:  A pickup and a semi have reportedly collided on Hwy 88 near Liberty in Clements.

   Injuries are reportedly minor, but the pickup is overturned on the roadway with major damage.

Ben Carson and Corey Lewandowski have COVID

    More and more of those close to Trump are contracting the COVID virus.

   Ben Carson and Corey Lewandowski are the latest of those who hang out around the White House.

Gator on the green...where is Trump???

    This gigantic alligator visited a golf course in Florida.


    No one knows for sure where Trump was at the time.  Probably hiding in a bunker!

Trump lying as usual???

    Has Trump just been lying to his gullible supporters for the last week, as usual?  Is this just another way to make money for TRUMP?

   Is he just claiming the election was rigged so his sucker will give more money to the billionaire for his next project or election?

Overturned car on Milton Road

   November 12, 2020 at 7:50 AM:  An overturned car has been reported blocking Milton Road at Rock Creek Road in Milton.

   An ambulance and tow truck are responding to the scene. 

Wednesday, November 11, 2020

Tuesday, November 10, 2020

Arrest at White Pines Lake

   According to the Calaveras Sheriff's Office, on November 6, 2020, a deputy stopped a car

Proud of Neil Cavuto

   

Cavuto cut her off mid-sentence, as
she lied and lied and lied about
Trump's election failure. 

FOX's Neil Cavuto cut off Kayliegh McEneny yesterday as she lied

Arrest in Paloma

    On October 6, 2020 Calaveras Sheriff deputies made a search of a home on

Monday, November 9, 2020

Burning Mokelumne Hill Cemetery

    Tomorrow morning, November 10, 2020 CalFire will conduct a control burn at the cemetery in Mokelumne Hill.

   The purpose is to increase the fire break to protect the town, which it did in the Butte Fire.

Burning is still suspended in Calaveras

   Per CalFire all burning is still suspended in Calaveras County.

    This is regardless of the weekend storm we had. Everything is still too dry. 

One elected to Calaveras Unified School District Board

    Only one person was chosen to serve on the Calaveras Unified School District Board on November 3, 2020.

   From District 3, Bryan Porath received over 60% of the vote.

Mark Twain Union School District Board

    Three people were elected to serve on the Mark Twain Union School District Board on November 3, 2020.

   Christy Miro, Jennifer Eltringham and Diane Bateman were the top three vote getters.

Linda Herman comes in last

    The Angels Camp City Council elections on November 3, 2020, put the incumbent Linda Herman, the most extreme and controversial City Councilperson, LAST in the tally.

   Jeremy Leonard, Gretel Tiscornia and Jennifer Davis-Herndon were the three selected by the voters to represent them in Angels Camp.

Sunday, November 8, 2020

Heavy snow and ice closes Hwy 88

    Caltrans has closed Hwy 88 at Cook's Station in Amador County due to heavy snow and ice.

    Drive carefully on all the mountain roads, as a winter warning is still in effect.

Chains required on Hwy 4

    Caltrans is requiring chains on all non-4 wheel drive vehicles above Arnold on Hwy 4.

   Drive carefully!

  

The First Dog of the White House

 

His name is Major

49ers off this week

 


Jeopardy's Alex Trebek dies

   


After a 2 year battle with pancreatic cancer, Alex Trebek passed away early this morning at his home with family and friends around him.

   Trebek was 80 years old.

Saturday, November 7, 2020

Wrong way driver stopped

    November 7, 2020 at 3:25 PM:  A reported wrong way driver on Hwy 12 has been stopped and the keys taken from them.

   CHP believes the driver may be impaired.

Car on its roof on Hwy 26

    November 7, 2020 at 8:45 AM:  A car rolled over and is on its roof just off Hwy 26 at Escalon Bellota Road below Jenny Lind.

   An ambulance and a tow truck are responding.

Joe Biden elected 46th President----

 



Friday, November 6, 2020

Overturned vehicle in Jenny Lind

    November 6, 2020 at 4 PM:  An overturned vehicle has been reported on Hwy 26 at Jenny Lind Road in Jenny Lind.

   No injuries have been indicated, but a tow truck is responding.

Ebbetts Pass is closed

    November 6, 2020:  Caltrans has closed Ebbetts Pass, Hwy 4 in advance of the snowstorm expected this weekend.

   Also closed is Hwy 108, Sonora Pass.  Drive carefully and carry chains if headed for the mountains.

Fire in Tuolumne County

    A forest fire that started half way between Hwy 4 and Hwy 108 in the Stanislaus National Forest was called the Brady Fire.

   It was extinguished after 2 to 3 acres and a vehicle was burned off Forest Road 4N17.

Fatal collision in Railroad Flat

    According to CHP on November 5, 2020 around 12:50 PM a  67 year old driver from

Cold rain in Arnold

 

Finally....rain in Ebbetts Pass!
Likely snow up on the pass!

Panic inside White House

    What with Biden pulling his lead higher and nearing the 270 goal to become our next President, those working in the White House are panicking.

   Apparently they are in a mad rush to find new jobs.

Collision on Hwy 26

    November 6, 2020 at 10:25 AM:  A traffic collision has been reported on Hwy 26 outside West Point in Amador County.

   An ambulance is responding. A Caltrans vehicle is apparently involved.

Wednesday, November 4, 2020

Angels Camp Open House

 


Maine goes to Biden--Trump ahead in Pennsylvania

   It was just projected that Biden has won the state of Maine, giving him 4 more electoral votes.

   Trump is still ahead in Pennsylvania.  Electoral college is 264 for Biden and 213 for Trump as of now.

Biden projected to win Michigan

   Joe Biden has just been projected to win Michigan.

   That gives Biden 253 electoral votes to Trumps 214.  FOX shows Biden with 264 because they already have him winning Arizona.

Biden wins Wisconsin

    CNN just announced that Biden has won the state of Wisconsin, a flip from 2016.

    That gives him 10 more electoral votes, for a total of 237. Trump has 214.  270 are needed to win the Presidency.

Trump FURIOUS that FOX called Arizona for Biden

   FOX is the only network to call Arizona and put it in the Biden column.  Trump was not happy and asked them to reverse it.

   However, FOX stood by it's decision and now Biden is over 100,000 votes ahead in Arizona.

AP says astronaut Mark Kelly won Arizona Senate seat

    The Associated Press has announced that astronaut Mark Kelly has defeated incumbent Martha McSalley in the Arizona Senate race.

   Kelly is the husband of Gabby Gifford, who retired after being shot.

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UPDATE: Michigan reports new totals as of 11:30 AM EST

    The Michigan Secretary of State just reported that there are new totals for the state in the Presidential election of 2020.

   Biden is at 2,573,254 and Trump is 2,541,943.  They are still counting the 100,000 votes remaining and will report again when they have new totals. 

SCARY: Nearly 50% of Americans are so racist they support a man like TRUMP?

Trump declares victory and announces lawsuit

    At 2:30 AM  election night Trump came out and declared himself the winner of the

Calaveras vs. Stanislaus for crash????

    November 4, 2020 at 9 AM:  After an early morning crash involving a telephone pole

Tuesday, November 3, 2020

Fire in Angels Camp

    November 3, 2020 at 2:35 PM:  A fire has been reported on Annalee Drive in Angels Camp.

    Engines and water tenders, along with aircraft are responding to the scene

Collision in Burson

   November 3, 2020 at 1:30 PM:  A traffic collision has been reported at Hwy 12 and Burson Road.

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

Election Day.....

 


Monday, November 2, 2020

Major injury crash on Hwy 4

    According to CHP on October 30, 2020 around 7:25 PM a Ford Fusion and a Honda Accord collided

Texas Supreme Court rejects GOP's attempt to throw out votes

    The Texas Supreme Court was asked by the GOP to throw out 127,000 votes that were cast at a drive-through voting center.

   The court rejected the suit and so the votes remain, giving the publics right to vote a boost, despite the evils of the GOP and Trump.

Traffic collision in Valley Springs

   November 2, 2020 at 12 Noon:  A traffic collision has been reported on Hwy 26 at Jean Street in Valley Springs, near the hardware store.

   Minor injuries have been indicated. A tow truck has been dispatched for both vehicles involved. 

Calaveras Sheriff releases more information about missing juvenile

 


  Kaylee Arney, the 14 year old who was reported missing in West Point, was located

COVID testing site moves to Sonora

    The Calaveras Fairgrounds is no longer the official testing site for the COVID virus.

    It has been moved to the Mother Lode Fairgrounds in Sonora at 220 Southgate Drive in Sonora. For more information call 754-2896.

Sunday, November 1, 2020

49ers in Seattle--Seahawks won!! 37-27

   


The SF 49ers are in Seattle today playing  the Seahawk.

    The Seahawks are currently ahead 6-0.