Forgery arrest

    According to the Calaveras Sheriff's office on July 28, 2021 a resident in Wallace reported

Head-on collision in Railroad Flat

    July 31, 2021 at 1PM:  A head-on traffic collision has been reported on Railroad Flat Road in Railroad Flat.

   Minor injuries have been indicated. The roadway is blocked. A tow truck is responding.

Car crashes into Sheriff's office

      According to CHP on July 29, 2021 around 4:40AM Calaveras Sheriff's deputies responded to an alarm

34 homes destoyed in Dixie Fire so far.

    As of July 29, 2021 AM Calfire shows at least 34 homes have been destroyed by the 200,000 + acre Dixie Fire in the Lake Almanor area.

   It is only 23% contained.

Trump angry with GOP Senators

    The Senate overwhelmingly voted to proceed with the billion dollar infrastructure bill last

Collision in Douglas Flat

    July 29, 2021 at 9:45 AM:  A traffic collision has been reported on Hwy 4 at Live Oak Drive in Douglas Flat.

   An ambulance is responding. One vehicle went down the embankment. There is debris on the roadway.

Overturned car in Twain Harte

    July 28, 2021 at 1:45 PM:  A car has overturned into the trees at Longeway Road and Phoenix Lake Road in Twain Harte.

    An ambulance is responding to the scene.

Vehicle fire in Columbia

    UPDATE:  Trees are catching fire.

Arnold man injured in motorcycle crash

    According to CHP on July 27, 2021 around 1:15 PM Dan Neill (65) of Arnold attempted to pass

Caltrans to reopen Hwy 4 and Hwy 89

    On July 28, 2021 Caltrans will reopen both Hwy 4 and Hwy 89 over Ebbetts Pass.

    Good progress has been made on the Tamarack Fire, allowing for travel over the pass to resume.

Overturned rock truck on Hwy 26

    July 27, 2021 at 10 AM:  A rock truck has overturned on Hwy 26 at Fine Road in Linden.

   Most of load is on the side of the roadway. No injuries have been indicated. A big rig tow is responding. Be extra cautious if in the area.  

Bicycle race at Frogtown

 

Trump's racist cult....

    The January 6, 2021 committee started hearings today with the shocking testimony of

UPDATE: Daisy has been adopted!!! Daisy needs a home

 

Look at that precious face. Visit Daisy at the
Calaveras Animal Shelter in San Andreas

Containment grows in Alpine County Fire

    July 26, 2021 at 8 AM:  The Tamarack Fire in Alpine County is now 66,764 acres in size.

     Containment has now grown to 45% in this fire.

Tamarack Fire grows

    As of July 25, 2021 the Tamarack Fire is 66,744 acres and some headway is being made to bring it under control.

   Containment is now 27%.

Shameful July 28 anniversary of a dirty cop!!!

 

Puppies for adoption

 

Adorable puppies now available. Visit
them at the Calaveras Animal Shelter in
San Andreas!

Tamarack Fire over 65,000 acres

    As of July 24, 2021  the Tamarack Fire in Alpine County is over 65,000 acres.

    It is still only listed as 4 % contained.

Collision in Clements

    July 23, 2021 at 3:10 PM:  A collision has been reported at Hwy 88 and Liberty Road in Clements.

   An ambulance is responding to the scene.

Collision in Dorrington

    July 23, 2021 at 1:35 PM:  A traffic collision was reported at Boards Crossing Road and Snowshoe Thompson Trail in Dorrington.

   Emergency personnel are responding. No injuries have been indicated. 

Fire at Berkeley Camp

    July 23, 2021 at 1:30 PM:  A fire has been reported on Clark Flat Road near the Berkeley Camp.

    Several engines and water tenders are responding to the scene.

Car runs off Hwy 4

    July 23, 2021 at 7:45 AM:  A car has reportedly run off Hwy 4 at Skyline Drive just above Big Meadow in Ebbetts Pass.

   No injuries have been indicated.

Two West Point residents arrested for threats

    On July 18, 2021 Calaveras Sheriff deputies arrested Alexander Johnathan James (20) of

UPDATE on Tamarack Fire

   As of 9:30 AM on July 22, 2021 the total is

Rollover on Hwy 4

    July 21, 2021 at 4:30 PM:  A vehicle has rolled over off Hwy 4 near Randy's Door Shop in Douglas Flat.

   Emergency personnel are responding to the scene.

Fire in Ione

    July 21, 2021 at 2:30 PM:  A grass fire has been reported on Hwy 124 in Ione.

   Several engines and water tenders are responding to the scene.

Tamarack Fire in Alpine County

   As of July 20, 2021 at 10 AM the Tamarack Fire in Alpine County is 39,045 acres and growing.

   There is still no containment in this fire.

Covid in Calaveras

    As of July 18, 2021 23 cases of Covid have been confirmed in Calaveras County in the past two weeks.

   Altogether there have been 2237 cases, with 58 deaths in the county since it began.

Fire in Coulterville

    July 19, 2021 at 1:40 PM:  A fire has been reported on Greeley Hill Road at Fiske Road in the Coulterville area.

   The hill is apparently ablaze. Multiple engines water tenders are responding.

Samantha needs a home

    

Sweet Samantha needs a home. Visit her at the
Calaveras Animal Shelter in San Andreas.

Charlotte needs a home

What a gorgeous tail you have Charlotte.
Visit her at the Calaveras Animal Shelter in San Andreas  

 

Music in the Parks

 

Tamarack Fire grows

Firefighter are seeing fire on both sides of the
road in Markleeville and are attempting to save
as much of the town as they can.

    As of July 19, 2021 at 10 AM the Tamarack Fire in Alpine County has grown to

Collision in Linden

    July 18, 2021 at 1:30 PM:  A traffic collision has been reported on Hwy 26 at Murray Road in the Linden area.

   One person is apparently trapped inside the vehicle.

Tamarack fire victims furious

 

  In TV interviews today the resident victims of the Tamarack wildfire had some choice words for the USFS and its failure to handle the fire for 2 weeks.

   They made the choice to just watch the fire during that time and now its out of control, with homes being destroyed. 

Fatal car vs pole in Lockeford

    July 18, 2021 at 12 Noon:  A car has reportedly struck a PG&E pole at Jack Tone Road and Kettleman Lane in the Lockeford area.

   The pole broke off and is in the roadway.  The driver was fatally injured in the collision.

Henry Fire near Spicer Reservoir

   As of July 18, 2021 the Henry Fire near Spicer Reservoir is around 1000 acres and containment is 20%.

   This fire started with a lightning strike.

One dies in motorcycle crash

    According to CHP on July 16, 2021 a 53 year old male was riding his black 2019 Harley

Tamarack Fire in Alpine County

    As of July 18, 2021 at 7 AM the Tamarack Fire is 21,000 acres and

Collision on Hwy 4

    July 17, 2021 at 3:10 PM:  A traffic collision has been reported on Hwy 4 near Bonanza Mine Road in the Copperopolis area.

   Fire and medics are responding to the scene. 

Tamarack Fire in Markleeville

   

UPDATE:  Hwy 89 is now closed.

As of July 17, 2021 at 8 AM the Tamarack Fire in Markleeville is 6600 acres and has

Burglary arrest at Animal Shelter

    On July 16, 2021 the Calaveras Sheriff's Office reports they arrested Stone Robertson (22) of Kentucky at Calaveras Animal Services in San Andreas.

   Robertson was booked into the Calaveras County Jail for alleged Burglary, a felony and for Vandalism, a misdemeanor. 

Rollover on Hwy 49

    July 16, 2021 at 8 AM:  A rollover has been reported on Hwy 49 at the Pedro Y in the Sonora area.

    No injuries have been indicated. A tow truck is responding to the scene.

Fire near Sierra Conservation Center

   UPDATE:  Most fire personnel have been cancelled.

California Alps Death Ride

    On Saturday July 17, 2021 the Annual California Alps Death Ride will be held and parts of Hwy 4 in Ebbetts Pass will be closed intermittently.

    Bicycles will take over the mountain. Be cautious in the area between Markleville and Hwy 89 on Hwy 4; probably best to avoid the area. 

Collision and injured dog on Milton Road

    July 15, 2021 at 7:30 AM:  A solo collision has been reported on Milton Road near Fine Road in the Linden area.

   Animal control has been notified of an injured dog. The roadway is blocked.

Fire in Jamestown

   July 14, 2021 at 3:40 PM:  A grass fire has been reported on Cooperstown Road at the Sierra Railway in Jamestown.

   Engines and water tenders are responding to the scene.

Fire in Sutter Creek

    July 14, 2021 at 10:50 AM:  A fire has been reported at the thrift store on Hwy 49 in Sutter Creek.

    Fire personnel are responding to the scene.

OP-ED: Documentary on the Camp Fire in Paradise

    To say that it was one of the most difficult and shocking documentaries we have ever seen

Vehicle Fire in Groveland

    UPDATE:  No fire spread to the wildlands.

Eleanor Lawrence Peterson

   

Eleanor Lawrence Peterson, loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother,

Man dragging couch

    July 12, 2021 at 10:30 AM:  A man is reportedly dragging a couch on Parrotts Ferry Road at Sawmill Flat Road in Columbia.

    CHP is en route to the area.  Be extra cautious until roadway is cleared.

Music in the Park in Mountain Ranch

   On Wednesday July 14, 2021 Music in the Parks will be held in Mountain Ranch Community Park

Fire in Mountain Ranch

   UPDATE:  Fire under control.   PG&E has been notified.

Fireworks left in roadway

    July 11, 2021 at 10:55 AM:  Fireworks have been reported left in the middle of Hwy 88 at Tabeaud Road in Pine Grove.

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

Marriage licenses in Calaveras County

    In July of 2021 the following received marriage licenses in Calaveras County:

   Sharee Lyn

Loose cow on Milton Road

    July 11, 2021 at 9:30 AM: A loose cow has been reported on Milton Road near Jenny Lind Road in Jenny Lind.

   CHP is responding to the area.  Be extra cautious until the owner can be located.

Motorhome fire in Oakdale

    July 10, 2021 at 4:40 PM:  A motorhome is reportedly on fire on Orange Blossom near Schell Road in the Oakdale area.

    Fire personnel are responding to the scene.

Grass fire in Linden

    July 10, 2021 at 2:50 PM:  A grass fire has been reported on Wimer Road at Hwy 26 in Linden.

   Fire personnel are responding to the scene.

Vehicle caused grass fire in Copperopolis

  UPDATE:  Fire is being contained.   It started from a tire rolling across the roadway after the collison.  

Collision in Valley Springs

    July 10, 2021 at 11:30 AM:  A collision has been reported on Hogan Dam Road at Vista del Lago in Valley Springs.

    An ambulance is responding.

Earthquake in Arnold???

   UPDATE from KCRA:  A 3.9 in San Francisco and a 3.7 at

Juvenile arrested

    According to CHP on July 2, 2021 at approximately 11:25 AM members of the CHP and County

Overturned pickup and trailer

    July 8, 2021 at 7:35 AM:  An overturned pickup with a trailer has been reported on Hwy 26 at Heinemann Drive in Rancho Calaveras.

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

Burn pile reported in Arnold

    July 8, 2021 at 6:35 AM:  An unattended burn pile has been reported at Maple Street and Old Firehouse Road in Arnold.

   Ebbetts Pass fire is responding.  All burning is illegal at this time.

Man runs over himself

    July 7, 2021 at 12:40 PM:  A man on Mill Villa Road in Sonora reportedly left his car in drive and ran over himself.

   An ambulance is responding for injuries to his leg apparently.

Pit bull chasing cars

      July 7, 2021 at 8 AM:  A pit bull dog is reportedly chasing cars on Feather Drive in Copperopolis.

    Animal control is not yet open. Calaveras Sheriff notified.

Bicyclist vs pothole in Copperopolis

    July 7, 2021 at 7:40 AM:  A bicyclist has reportedly struck a pothole and crashed on Kiva Drive in Copperopolis.

   An ambulance is responding to the scene.

Collision below Copper

    July 6, 2021 at 4:50 PM:  A car has run off Hwy 4 and into a hill near Milton Road below Copperopolis.

    An ambulance is responding to the scene.

Traffic collision at Spicer

    July 6, 2021 at 3:30 PM:  A traffic collision has been reported at Spicer Reservoir in Ebbetts Pass.

    Emergency personnel are responding to the scene.

Car fire in West Point

    July 6, 2021 at 1:25 PM:  A fully engulfed car has been reported on Lily Gap Road in West Point.

   Calfire and authorities are responding to the scene.

Lost Dog in Arnold

 

Lost dog near Meadowmont
Call 985-9307--name Gypsy

Sweet Belle needs a forever home

 

Visit her at the Calaveras Animal Shelter
in San Andreas

Racists march in Philadelphia

    It was extremely shocking to some to see a large group of racists, with their faces

Vehicle vs. pedestrian in Sonora

   UPDATE:  No ambulance is required.

Smoke check in Mountain Ranch

    July 5, 2021 at 4:40 PM:  A smoke check is being conducted on Jesus Maria Drive near Pine Needle Drive in Mountain Ranch.

   No other information available at this time.

Fire at Lake Tulloch

   UPDATE:  Air support has been requested.

Collision in Valley Springs

    UPDATE:  Ambulance cancelled. No injuries.

Collision on Hwy 49

    July 5, 2021 at 3:25 PM:  A collision has been reported on Hwy 49 at the Stevenot Bridge.

    An ambulance has been dispatched to the scene.

Are you ready for Yellowstone???

 

Season 4 starts in August, but Paramount has been running
the first 3 seasons back to back all this weekend.

Fire on Ospital Road

  UPDATE:  Fire is now under control.

Collision in Sonora

    July 5, 2021 at 11:30 AM:  A traffic collision has been reported at Mono Way and Tuolumne Ave in Sonora.

   An ambulance is responding to the scene.  The roadway is blocked. 

Tattoo removal takes time

 

Pete Davidson of SNL says it will take 2 more
years to remove the remaining tattoos on his body.

Surfside implosion goes off like fireworks

 

And the remainder of the condo complex came down
in a giant heap of rubble around 10:30 PM last night

Music in the Parks

 

Fire at Don Pedro

   

July 4, 2021 at 11:15 AM:  A grass fire has been reported at a campground at Lake Don Pedro.

    Engines, water tenders and air support have been dispatched.

No FIREWORKS!!!

 

in Calaveras County

A 4th of July without FIREWORKS!!!!

 

Collision in Pine Grove

    July 4, 2021 at 8:45 AM:  A collision resulted in one car then striking a tree on Surrey Junction Lane at Ridge Road in Pine Grove.

    An ambulance is responding to the scene.

Crazy traffic in Arnold

    July 3, 2021 at 12:40 PM:  Traffic on Hwy 4 and side streets is backed up and causing

Arrest for murder

    On July 1, 2021 Calaveras Sheriff deputies arrested Donald Baldwin (56) of Vallecito in San Andreas.

   Baldwin was booked into the Calaveras County Jail for alleged murder and possession of a firearm and Ammunition by a felon, felonies. 

Mobile home strikes power line

    July 2, 2021 at 1:30 PM:  A mobile home has struck power lines Railroad Flat Road in the Mountain Ranch area.

    Emergency personnel are responding to the scene.  Railroad Flat Road is blocked. 

Fire off Poole Station Road

    UPDATE:  Fire is under control at 1 acre.

Car vs Big Trees Market

Photo by Tay

    July 2, 2021 at 12:30 PM:  A car reportedly crashed into Big Trees Market on Hwy 4 in Arnold.

   An ambulance is responding to the scene.

Fire in Jamestown

    July 2, 2021 at 10:45 AM:  A fire has been reported in Jamestown.  We will specify the location when we learn.

    Engines and water tenders are responding to the scene.

Collision in Copperopolis

    July 2, 2021 at 10 AM:  A traffic collision has been reported on Cheyenne Road in Copperopolis.

   A vehicle is up against a tree. An ambulance is responding.

Attempted robbery at Murphys Park

   After receiving a report that someone was harrasssing children at Murphys Park, Calaveras

Hattie needs a home

 

What a fantastic German Sherpherd!
Visit her at the Calaveras Animal Shelter
in San Andreas

Dog on Mountain Ranch Road

   July 1, 2021 at 8:45 AM:  A dog is running loose on Mountain Ranch Road at Marshall in San Andreas.

    A deputy tried to catch him but was unsuccessful.