Wednesday, June 30, 2021

Overturned car on Hwy 4

    June 30, 2021 at 3:05 PM an overturned car was reported on Hwy 4 near Obyrnes Ferry Road in Copperopolis.

   Emergency personnel are responding to the scene. 

Bill Cosby will go free!!!

    After a judge overturned the conviction of Bill

Tuesday, June 29, 2021

Car strikes deer in Mokelumne Hill

    June 29, 2021 at 9:15 PM:  A car has reportedly struck a deer and it is in in the roadway injured at Hwy 49 and Hwy 26 in Mokelumne Hill.

    CHP is being dispatched to the area.  Likely the car had no deer warning whistles, which are a cheap way to prevent the suffering of deer and damage to your vehicle.

Smoke check in Arnold

    June 29, 2021 at 8:45PM:  Ebbetts Pass Fire has been dispatched to a report of smoke on Campo Seco Road in Arnold.

    Any sign of smoke is terrifying to residents in the Ebbettss Pass area.  Let's hope this is just an over heated BBQ.

Traffic collision on Hwy 4

    June 29, 2021 at 4:40 PM:  A traffic collision has been reported on Hwy 4 at Forest Meadows Drive.

   No injuries have been indicated.

Monday, June 28, 2021

Calaveras Sheriff reports on Murder

 According to the Calaveras Sheriff on June 26, 2021 around 9 PM a deputy responded to a report of a shooting on Ridge Road in Railroad Flat.

   The victim was transported to the hospital, but apparently died on the way.  The shooter, Ralph McGaughran, was arrested nearby.

   The two had been arguing, reportedly, over McGaughrans dangerous target shooting prior to the shooting.

Railroad Flat man arrested for murder

    On June 26, 2021 Calaveras Sheriff deputies arrested Ralph Lee McGaughran (67) of Railroad Flat

CHP report on Arnold collision

    According to CHP on June 25, 2021 around 8:15PM Andrea Perry (34) of Belmont was driving a golf

Saturday, June 26, 2021

Fire in Valley Springs

    UPDATE:  Forward progress has been stopped.

Collision near Sequoia Woods Golf Course

    On June 25, 2021 emergency personnel were called to a collision on Meadow Drive, very close to Sequoia Woods Golf Course in Arnold.

    Apparently a golf cart was involved and two with major injuries were flown to a Modesto hospital. An investigation was held as to the cause and we have not yet heard the results.

NOW HIRING!!

    Arnold True Value Hardware-ALCAL Glass and Door is now hiring part time.

    Call 795-7775 or come in to the store!! Must have legal CDL.

Wednesday, June 23, 2021

Large truck with chipper overturned

June 23, 2021 at 4:45 PM:  A large truck pulling a chipper has overturned on South Fork Road near Longeway Road.
 
   Emergency personnel are responding.  Fuel is leaking from the chipper.

Pickup off Hwy 49

    June 23, 2021 at 3:40 PM:  A pickup has reportedly run off Hwy 49 and down the hill near the Stevenot Bridge.

   Emergency vehicles are responding to the scene.

Destruction Derby at Frogtown

 

Gates open at 3 PM. Food and drink available.



Monday, June 21, 2021

Collision at Black Springs

    June 21, 2021 at 3:30 PM:  A collision has been reported on Black Springs Road, just off Hwy 4 in Ebbetts Pass.

    Emergency personnel are responding to the scene. Minor injuries are indicated.

Fatal crash on Hwy 49

    According to CHP on June 21, 2021 at approximately 10:27 AM a 62 year old male was driving

Baptists nearly taken over by Q-Anon wackos

    The Southern Baptist conference is taking place this week, the largest collection

Sunday, June 20, 2021

Multiple fires in Columbia

    June 20, 2021 at 12:20 PM:  Multiple grass fires have been reported on Hwy 49 near Fraguero Road in Columbia.

   Hwy 49 is closed at Rawhide. Possible arson or someone dragging a chain causing fires.

Fire at Melones

    June 20, 2021 at 11:30 AM:  A grass fire has been reported near the Stanislaus and Hwy 49 at New Melones.

    Emergency fire personnel are responding.

Happy Father's Day

 

STAY COOL!!! 

Fatal crash in Linden

    June 20, 2021 at 1 AM:  A car reportedly ran off Hwy 26 at Murray Road in Linden and crashed into an orchard.

    One person was fatally injured in the crash. 

Saturday, June 19, 2021

Happy Juneteenth

   Today is the first official Juneteenth federal holiday after President Biden signed it into law.

   Happy Juneteenth, the 19th of June!

Friday, June 18, 2021

Cooling Centers in Calaveras County

Firearm arrest in Copperopolis

    On June 17, 2021 Calaveras Sheriff deputies arrested Anthony Dean Condrick (22) of Copperopolis on Reeds Turnpike.

    Condrick was booked into the Calaveras County Jail for alleged unregistered concealed firearm and ammunition.

Blue Heron keeping cool in Copper

 

Thanks to B, our favorite Copper photographer

Thursday, June 17, 2021

Fire in Strawberry

    June 17, 2021 at 5:45 PM:  A house fire has been reported in Strawberry.

   Several engines are responding to what is apparently a kitchen fire.

Vehicle vs. tree in Phoenix Lake

    June 17, 2021 at 2:15 PM:  A vehicle has collided with a tree on Phoenix Lake Road.

    Emergency personnel are responding.

House fire in Sonora

    UPDATE:  Fire is contained to the house. Has not spread into the vegetation.

Tiki Torches at Arnold True Value

 


Two arrested for assault in San Andreas

    On June 15, 2021 Calaveras Sheriff deputies arrested two men on California

Burglary arrest in Valley Springs

    On June  15, 2021 Calaveras Sheriff deputies arrested Christopher Dean Burks (26) of Manteca at the Parlour Pub on Hwy 12 in Valley Springs.

   Burks was booked into the Calaveras County Jail for alleged 2nd Degree Burglary, a felony and for Possession of a Controlled Substance and Paraphernalia, both misdemeanors. 

Girls Horse Camp

 


Wednesday, June 16, 2021

Tuesday, June 15, 2021

Big rig fire in Mokelumne Hill

   June 15, 2021 at 12:45 PM:  A trailer on a big rig is reportedly on fire on Hwy 46 at Big Bar in Mokelumne Hill.

    No injuries have been indicated.  Fire personnel are responding to the scene. 

Vehicle runs off Hwy 26

    June 15, 2021 at 12:40 PM:  A vehicle has reportedly run off Hwy 26 at Farris Drive in Rancho Calaveras.

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

Monday, June 14, 2021

UPDATE: They have been adopted!! Two adorable Siamese kittens

 

Visit them at the Calaveras Animal Shelter in
San Andreas

Arnold TRUE VALUE has gifts for DAD!!!

 

June 20, 2021

Collision in San Andreas

    June 14, 2021 at 8 AM:  A traffic collision involving a dump truck has been reported on Hwy 49 at Hwy 12 in San Andreas.

   Minor injuries have been indicated. A heavy duty tow truck is responding for the dump truck.

Sunday, June 13, 2021

Fire on Railroad Flat Road

    UPDATE:  The smoke from this fire has drifted into Ebbetts Pass.  This is the

Fire in Amador County

   UPDATE:  The location of this fire is Old Valley Road and Jackson Valley Road. 60 acres

Motorcycle collision in Rancho Calaveras

    June 13, 2021 at 5 PM:  A motorcycle collision has been reported on Southworth Road at Evergreen Road in the Rancho Calaveras area.

    It isn't known if there are injuries. A tow truck is responding to the scene.

Fire in San Andreas

    UPDATE:  We have an unconfirmed report that this fire was caused by using a lawn mower

Motorcycle collision at Lake Alpine

    June 13, 2021 at 12:50 PM:  A motorcycle collision has been reported on Hwy 4 in Bear Valley.

    CHP is responding to the scene.

Saturday, June 12, 2021

Grass fire in Copperopolis

    UPDATE:  Fire is now 4-5 acres in size.  Fire is being held in control.

Collision by Ebbetts Pass Fire Station

    June 12, 2021 at 1:50 PM:   A vehicle collision has been reported in front of Ebbetts Pass Fire Station on Meko Drive in Camp Connell.

   A three wheeled motorcycle and a Ford Explorer were involved. No injuries have been indicated. 

Fire in Arnold

    UPDATE:  Apparently the back of the house was on fire.  Extra engines were

Thursday, June 10, 2021

Covid 19 in Calaveras County

    The latest numbers of Covid 19 cases for Calaveras County as of June 8, 2021 are total of

"I need a break!" after ban on FIREWORKS!

    Congratulations to the Calaveras Board of Supervisors who voted 5-0 to ban fireworks

Illegal debris fire in Valley Springs

    June 10, 2021 at 9:40 AM:  An illegal debris fire has been reported on Vista Del Lago in Valley Springs.

   An engine has been dispatched to the scene.  All permits to burn have been cancelled for the season. DO NOT BURN!!

Angels Camp man arrested

    On June 7, 2021 Calaveras Sheriff deputies arrested Joshua Adam King (36) of Angels Camp on Mariposa Street in San Andreas.

   King was booked into the Calaveras County Jail for alleged Inflicting injury upon a child, a felony.

Arrest for Church vandalism

    On June 6, 2021 Calaveras Sheriff deputies arrested Joshua Clay Stivers (40) of Davis on Hwy 26 in West Point.

   Stivers was booked into the Calaveras County Jail for allegedly Vandalizing a church involving intimidation, a felony.

Wednesday, June 9, 2021

Grass fire in Valley Springs

UPDATE:  Forward progress has been stopped on this fire.

Tux needs a home....

 

Visit him at the Calaveras Animal Shelter in
San Andreas!

Israel follows California--BANS FUR

     We just learned that Israel has officially banned the sale of fur in their country.

    They follow California, who banned it in 2019.  PETA has been instrumental in the fight to stop cruelty to fur-bearing animals. 

Illegal burn pile in Arnold

    June 9, 2021 at 10:30 AM:  An illegal debris burn pile has been reported on Lakemont Drive in Arnold.

   An engine has been dispatched to the scene.

UPDATE: Amber Rose has a new home!! Adopt Amber Rose

 

What a beauty!!! Visit her at the Calaveras
Animal Shelter in San Andreas

OP-ED!! Abortion????? Abort the trees to prevent fires???

   One of the most hotly contested issues in America is

Tuesday, June 8, 2021

Collision in Murphys

    June 8, 2021 at 11:50 AM:  A collision has been reported on Hwy 4 at Big Trees Road in Murphys.

   No injuries have been indicated.  

Overturned truck on Hwy 49 on fire

    UPDATE:  The fire has been extinguished.

Arnold True Value-- charcoal on SALE

 

9.99 for 20 lbs

Calaveras Community Foundation accepting grant applications

    Non-profit groups, school and government agencies in Calaveras County are encouraged to focus on a special project and apply for a grant from Calaveras Community Foundation.

   Go to calaverascommunityfoundation.org to apply. Deadline in July 31, 2021.

Iowa resident killed in Calaveras County collision

    According to CHP on June 5, 2021 around 7:15 AM  Dennis W. Conners (48) of Monrow, Georgia was

Monday, June 7, 2021

Smoke check at White Pines Lake

    June 7, 2021 at 11:30 AM:  Two engines are responding to a report of smoke at White Pines Lake.

     It isn't yet clear what the smoke is coming from.

Garage fire off Hwy 49

    June 7, 2021 at 9 AM:  A garage fire has been reported on Jackass Hill Road off Hwy 49 at Melones.

    Locals are attempting to control fire at the time the first engine arrived. 

Two arrested for burglary in Camp Connell

    On June 2, 2021 due to the quick action of the homeowner who had a camera set up, two

Burglary arrest in Glencoe

    On May 30, 2021 Calaveras Sheriff deputies arrested Aaron Alan Thomas Amaral (37) of West Point

Arrest for threatening crime

    On May 29, 2021 Angels Camp Police arrested Riley Peter Thomas Segale (26) of Angels Camp on Bret Harte Road.

   Segale was booked into the Calaveras County Jail for allegedly Threatening a crime with intent to terrorize, a felony, and for Battery, obstruction, being under the influence and possession of paraphernalia, all misdemeanors.

Mountain Ranch man arrested

    On May 28, 2021 Calaveras Sheriff deputies arrested Douglas Lawrence Jeffcrum (21) of

Are you a SMART beer drinker??

 


Motorcycle off road in Tuolumne

    June 7, 2021 at 7:45 AM:  A motorcycle reportedly ran off Tuolumne Road in Tuolumne.

    An ambulance is responding to the scene.

Saturday, June 5, 2021

Fire on Milton Road

   UPDATE:  More resources have been requested. 

Truck vs rocks at Columbia State Park

   June 5, 2021 at 1:15 PM:  A truck that was reportedly speeding at Columbia State Park has collided with a big rock.

   The truck has rolled over and apparently someone is trapped inside.

Vehicle fire on Hwy 108

    UPDATE:  Approximate 1/4 acre burned so far.

One dies in Jeep rollover in Murphys

    According to CHP on June 3, 2021 a 45 year old male was killed when his Jeep rolled over on private property off Apple Blossom Drive in Murphys.

   The name is being withheld for notification of kin.  He was not wearing a seatbelt and the Jeep rolled over down an embankment.

Security camera catches burglary suspects

    On June 2, 2021 homeowners in Camp Connell reported to the Calaveras Sheriff that they see

UPDATE: Violet has been adopted....Violet needs a home...

 

What a beautiful kitty. Visit Violet at the Calaveras
Animal Shelter in San Andreas

Fire in White Pines

   UPDATE:  This fire was on Summit Level Road and has been

Head-on collision in San Andreas

    June 5, 2021 at 8 AM:  A head-on collision has been reported on Hwy 49 at O'Connell Lane in the San Andreas area.

    The coroner has been notified.  An ambulance is responding to the scene.  There is debris over the roadway. One vehicle is overturned.

Friday, June 4, 2021

Utility truck over side of Sheep Ranch Road

    June 4, 2021 at 12:10 PM:  A utility truck has reportedly run off of Sheep Ranch Road at Railroad Flat Road in Mountain Ranch.

   This is near the top of the grade. Emergency personnel are responding to the scene.

   

Peddlar's Market coming to Arnold

    On July 3 and 4 the Peddlar's Market will be held on Hwy 4 in Arnold.

    All kinds of booths selling items and food will line the roadway.

Marriage licenses in Calaveras County

      In May of 2021 the following received marriage licenses:

    Michelle

CalFire at high staffing

    June 4, 2021:  Due to hot dry weather CalFire has increased staffing at its fire stations.

   They remind people that it only takes one spark to start a devastating wildfire.  Gee, maybe they should tell PG&E.

Smoke check in Copperopolis

    UPDATE:  Fire is contained near the deck of the home.

Fire in Twain Harte

    June 4, 2021 at 9 AM:  A structure fire has been reported on Tuolumne Road in Twain Harte.

    A person may still be inside. Several engines and water tenders are responding.

Thursday, June 3, 2021

Collision in Murphys

   UPDATE:  This is actually an overturned Jeep on a dirt road off Appleblossom.

Fire in Farmington

    June 3, 2021 at 1 PM:  A grass fire has been reported at Hwy 4 and Van Allen Road in Farmington.

   Several engines and water tenders are responding.

Tuesday, June 1, 2021

Celtic Faire

 


Car vs Post Office

    June 1, 2021 at 2:15 PM:  A car has reportedly struck the Mountain Ranch Post Office on Washington Street.

   Apparently the vehicle then departed the scene. CHP is investigating.

Grass fire in Farmington

    June 1, 2021 at 10:55 AM:  A grass fire has been reported on Hwy 4 at Waverly Road in Farmington.

    Several engines and water tenders are responding to the scene.

Father's Day is coming!!

 

Check out the pocket knives at Arnold True Value Hardware

June 1, 2021