Thursday, September 30, 2021

Give Homer a forever home...

 

You can visit Homer at the Calaveras Animal
Shelter in San Andreas



Wednesday, September 29, 2021

Fire off Hwy 4

    UPDATE:  This fire was quickly brought under control.

Traffic collision in Rancho Calaveras

    September 29, 2021 at 8 AM:  A traffic collision has been reported on Hwy 26 and Vista del Lago in Rancho Calaveras.

   No injuries have been indicated. CHP is at the scene.

Tuesday, September 28, 2021

Collision in Burson

    September 28, 2021 at 3:25 PM:  A collision has been reported at Burson Road and Hwy 26 in Burson.

   An ambulance is responding to the scene.

Sheep on Jenny Lind roadway

    September 28, 2021 at 12:30 PM:  Sheep have been reported on Hwy 26 in Jenny Lind.

    Be extra careful if in the area until CHP can locate the owner.

Car Fire in Glencoe

    September 28, 2021 at 12 Noon:  A car fire has been reported on Hwy 26 at Humbug Road in Glencoe.

   Calfire and a tow truck are responding to the scene.

Rain in Ebbetts Pass

    A light rain washed the dirt off the trees early this morning in Ebbetts Pass.

   Not enough to end the fire danger, but it sure smelled good outs
ide.

Sad Letter to the Editor

   Dear Editor:

     This is a hard letter to write, but it needs to be said. I want to thank Donald Trump for his efforts

Monday, September 27, 2021

Goats on Hwy 12

    September 27, 2021 at 2:50 PM:  Goats on reportedly on Hwy 12 at Burson Road in Burson.

     Be extra cautious until CHP can locate the owners and clear the roadway.

Saturday, September 25, 2021

Collision in Arnold

    September 25, 2021 at 1:10 PM:  A traffic collision has been reported on Calaveritas Road at Mustang Road in Arnold.

    The driver apparently fled on foot.  An ambulance was dispatched. 

UPDATE: Sweet Sheba has been adopted

 

Visit her at the Calaveras Animal Shelter in
San Andreas

Collision in Avery

    September 25, 2021 at 11:15 AM:  A collision has been reported at Timber Trails on Avery Sheep Ranch Road in Avery.

   No injuries have been indicated.

1st day of hunting season--GOT YOUR DRUNKEN BUCKHUNTER YET??

 

I got mine!!!! Let's go home!!!

Major injury collision on Hwy 4

    September 25, 2021 at 7 AM:  A collision was reported on Hwy 4 at Tamarack Road in Ebbetts Pass.

   Major injuries resulted. 

Friday, September 24, 2021

Thursday, September 23, 2021

Overturned car in Groveland

    September 23, 2021 at 4:30 PM:  A car has reportedly struck an embankment and overturned on Hwy 120 in Groveland.

   CHP is responding to the scene.

Hit and Run in Arnold

    September 23, 2021 at 3 PM:  A hit and run has been reported on Hwy 4 at the Grizzly Gas Station.

   CHP is at the scene near Manuel Road. 

Arson arrest in Amador County

   On September 13, 2021 CalFire arrested a female adult for arson on Hwy 104 near

Beto Orourke for Texas Governor?

        The popular Texan Beto Orourke seems to be running for Governor in 2022.  He is currently 5% behind the current governor.

    Matthew McConaughey is also considering running. Should be interesting. He's polling ahead of the governor.

Wednesday, September 22, 2021

Septic truck overturned on Hwy 26

    September 22, 2021 at 1:30 PM:  A septic truck has reportedly overturned on Hwy 26 at Wall Road in the West Point area.

   Two got out of the truck.  Hwy 26 is blocked with emergency equipment. It isn't known if there are injuries.

Chase in West Point

   UPDATE:  The suspect has now returned to the vehicle, per the deputy in pursuit.  

 UPDATE:  Driver has apparently bailed out of the vehicle and ran onto Terry Strange's property. Vehicle rolled

Nooner editor Scott Lay has passed away

Unknown to most of us, Scott Lay had trouble
with alcohol and had isolated himself from
close friends recently. So sad
    Every day those of us who follow and love politics received an email from Scott Lay, who created

Caution: Injured deer on Hwy 4

    September 22, 2021 at 8 AM:  An injured deer has been reported on Hwy 4 at Poole Station

Tuesday, September 21, 2021

Arrest on Hwy 4

    On September 20, 2021 around midnight Calaveras Sheriff deputies arrested Christopher Salem

Grass fire in Copperopolis

  UPDATE:  Fire is now contained.

Vehicle Fire in West Point

    September 21, 2021 at 12:10 PM:  A vehicle fire has been reported on Barney Way in West Point.

   Several engines and water tenders are responding to the scene.

Blessing of Animals

  On October 3, 2021 there will be a Blessing of the Animals held at St. Clare Episcopal Church in Avery.

   Begins at 9 AM, animals need to be on leash or in carrier please. Call 795-5970 if any questions.

Collision in Murphys

  UPDATE:  One vehicle ended up on its roof. An ambulance was dispatched.  

Calaveras County Arts Council meeting

   


Tonight, September 21, 2021 at 5 PM there will be a meeting of the Calaveras County Arts Council in

Monday, September 20, 2021

Collision in Angels Camp

    September 20, 2021 at 2:35 PM:  A traffic collision has been reported on Hwy 49 at Depot Road in Angels Camp.

   The roadway is blocked but no injuries have been indicated.

Cattle on roadway in Avery

    September 20, 2021 at 1:45 PM:  Cows, calves and a bull are reportedly out on the roadway at Moran Road and Love Creek Road in Avery.

   CHP is notifying animal control. Be extra cautious if in the area.

Collision near Pardee

   UPDATE:  Per CHP injuries in this collision were major.

Sunday, September 19, 2021

UPDATE: Ben and Jerry adopted together today......Adopt Ben & Jerry together

 

These two beauties can be visited at the
Calaveras Animal Shelter in San Andreas

Lance is looking for a home

 

Visit Lance at the Calaveras Animal Shelter
in San Andreas

49ers vs. Eagles today

    The San Francisco 49ers are in Philadelphia today to play the Eagles.

   The game starts at 10 AM our time.

CHP officer dies of COVID--

    Earlier this month a CHP officer assigned to the San Andreas unit in Calaveras County was diagnosed with COVID 19.

   Unfortunately, he died from the virus.  Many are asking "Was he vaccinated?" And if not, why not? Joseph Boberg was only 41 years old.

Saturday, September 18, 2021

Fire on Mountain Ranch Road

   UPDATE:  Apparently a structure is involved in this fire.

Fire near Calaveras County Airport

   UPDATE:  Ebbetts Pass Fire has been dispatched to this fire. 

Vehicle fire in Copperopolis

    September 18, 2021 at 9:30 AM:  A vehicle fire has been reported on Hwy 4 in Copperopolis.

   Several engines and water tenders are responding to the scene.

Friday, September 17, 2021

Overturned vehicle on Hwy 26

      September 17, 2021 at 4 PM:  An overturned vehicle has been reported on it's roof down the embankment of Hwy 26 and Campo Seco Turnpike.  

   Minor injuries have been indicated. 

Arrests at Copperopolis Shell Station

   On September 16, 2021 Calaveras Sheriff deputies arrested Alexander

Two arrested for burglary in Valley Springs

    On September 15, 2021 Calaveras Sheriff deputies arrested Joseph

Collision on Hwy 4

  UPDATE:  Apparently the driver of this pickup

Cross Country at Frogtown

    On September 18, 2021 Frogtown will become a Cross Country event course.

    This event will take place all day long over the entire fairgrounds and part of the Tryon Ranch.

Thursday, September 16, 2021

Grass Fire in Burson

    September 16, 2021 at 3:05 PM:  A grass fire has been reported near homes at 4505 4x Ranch Road in Burson.

   Several engines and aircraft are responding.  Possible started with lawnmower.  People have been evacuated from the nearest home.

Blues and Bones Festival

   On September 25, 2021 the Blues and Bones Festival will be held at Frogtown, just outside Angels Camp.

   Go to their website for tickets.

Wednesday, September 15, 2021

Collision on Hwy 108

    September 15, 2021 at 3:55 PM:  A collision has been reported on Hwy 108 at Long Barn.

   Tools are apparently all over the roadway.  Be extra cautious if headed that way.

Motorcycle collision on Hwy 4

    September 15, 2021 at 10 AM: A motorcycle has reportedly collided with a car on Hwy 4 at Jack Tone Road just below Farmington.

    An ambulance and tow truck are responding to the scene.

Governor Newsome wins by nearly twice the votes

    Republican, anxious to grab any type of political power they can in the liberal state of California used the poorly designed recall law to try and remove Governor Newsome from his office.

   They failed, as they nearly always do, with the Governor getting nearly double the votes needed!  But it cost the state nearly $250 million of our tax money.

Pickup strikes light pole in Avery

    September 15, 2021 at 7:30 AM:  A white pickup reportedly ran off Hwy 4 near Moran Road and struck several posts, including a light pole.

   CHP is investigating. It was not blocking Hwy 4.

Arrest made for Hopkins Fire in Calpella!! Good job!!

    CalFire and the Mendocino District Attorney's office investigated and quickly arrested an ARSON suspect in the Hopkins Fire, which destroyed 10 homes and damaged two others in the town on Calpella.

    No name has yet been provided, but it is indicated that they are in the Mendocino County Jail.  Good job CalFire!!!

Monday, September 13, 2021

Texas Longhorn loose in Rancho Calaveras

    September 13, 2021 at 10:20 AM:  A Texas Longhorn has been reported on Silver Rapids Road in Rancho Calaveras.

   CHP is attempting to locate the owner. Be extra cautious until roadway is clear.

Saturday, September 11, 2021

Collision on Hwy 108

    September 11, 2021 at 1 PM:  A traffic collision has been reported on Hwy 108 at Kennedy Meadows.

   An ambulance and tow truck are responding. 

Collision on Hwy 4

    UPDATE:  The roadway has been cleared.

Jack-nifed big rig

    September 11, 2021 at 10:50 AM:  A jack-knifed big rig has been reported on Hwy 108 at Obyrnes Ferry Road in Jamestown.

   It is apparently blocking the roadway.  Be cautious if in that area. 

Friday, September 10, 2021

Calfire arrests man in fire incident

   On September 9, 2021 Calfire arrested a man alleged to have recklessly starting a fire

Arson suspect arrested

   On September 9, 2021 Calfire arrested a woman alleged to have set a series of arson fires around the city of Plymouth.

   She was booked into the Amador County Jail.

Collision: Box truck and Honda Civic

    September 10, 2021 at 12:30 PM:  A collision has been reported between a box truck and a Honda Civic on Hwy 108 at 5th Avenue.

   An ambulance and tow truck are responding. 

Rain....nature's wonder!!

 

How long has it been since the last rain??

Thursday, September 9, 2021

Arrest for threats in Vallecito

    On September 5, 2021 around 2:45 PM Calaveras Sheriff deputies arrested Michael Paul Galedridge (36) of Vallecito at his residence on Moaning Cave Drive.

   Galedridge was booked into the Calaveras County Jail for alleged Threats with Intent to Terrorize and Cauisng harm or death to an elderly dependent, both felonies and for Contempt of Court and Assault, both misdemeanors.

Arson arrest in Wilseyville-- BIG THANK YOU!!!

  On September 4, 2021 around 5:55 AM Stan L. Saulsbury (51) of Wilseyville was arrested on

UPDATE: Andi was just claimed by her owner! Good news!

 

There are plenty of other wonderful dogs to visit at the
Calaveras Animal Shelter in San Andreas

Angels Camp Police ANTI-Cannibis, gets Cannabis GRANT???

    Something is not right here. We know the City of Angels Camp (with their right-wing city council), voted DOWN any cannabis in the city limits.

   So then, WHY is the police department getting grant money from the cannabis fund??????? ($46,000 bucks)  We OBJECT!!

Collision in Wallace

   September 9, 2021 at 8 AM: A traffic collision on Wade Lane in Wallace has been reported.

   An ambulance and tow truck are responding to the scene.

Tuesday, September 7, 2021

Vehicle fire in Sonora

  UPDATE:  Fire is knocked down. Some crews have been

Rollover on Hwy 4

    September 7, 2021 at 12 Noon:  A vehicle has rolled over on Hwy 4 near the Utica Powerhouse in Murphys.

   An ambulance and tow truck are responding.

Truck vs motorcycle in San Andreas

    September 7, 2021 at 9 AM:  A truck and a motorcycle have collided on Hwy 49 at Mountain Ranch Road in San Andreas.

   An ambulance is responding to the scene.

Monday, September 6, 2021

Grass fire in Jamestown

    September 6, 2021 at 11:55 AM:  A grass fire has been reported on Rawhide Road near Rocky Road in Jamestown.

   Several engines and water tenders are responding to the scene.

House fire in Rancho Calaveras

   UPDATE:  This fire was quickly extinguished. All units are now

Sunday, September 5, 2021

House fire in Escalon

    September 5, 2021 at 12:45 PM:  A house fire has been reported on Hwy 120 in Escalon.

   Fire personnel are responding to the scene.

Grass fire in Fiddletown

    September 5, 2021 at 12:35 PM:  A grass fire has been reported on Tyler Road in Fiddletown.

    Several engines and water tenders are responding.

Collision on Hwy 49

    September 5, 2021 at 12:30 PM:  A collision has been reported on Hwy 49 in Carson Hill.

   A tow truck is responding. No injuries are indicated.

Dodgers and Giants at 4 PM today

    The Dodgers and Giants are all tied up and their next game is at 4 PM today. 

    So good to see the rivalry with a big crowd in the stands again.

House fire in Meadowmont

The owners were not at home. Sadly, their
pets did not survive.
    September 4, 2021:  A house fire has damaged a home on Country Club Drive in Meadowmont last night.

     The cause of the fire is unknown, but the entire area was terrified.

Friday, September 3, 2021

Three vehicle crash in Martell

    September 3, 2021 at 4:20 PM:  A 3 vehicle collision has been reported on Hwy 88 at Hwy 49 in Martell.

   An ambulance and tow trucks are responding.

Valley Springs man arrested for threats

   On September 2, 2021 Calaveras Sheriff deputies arrested Vernon Keith Moore (37) of Valley Springs at his residence on Stagecoach Drive.

   Moore was booked into the Calaveras County Jail for allegedly Threatening a crime with intent to Terrorize, a felony.

Aggravated sexual assault of minor arrest

     On September 1, 2021 Calaveras Sheriff deputies arrested Aaron Michael Green (35) of Copperopolis on Feather Drive.

   Green was booked into the Calaveras County Jail for alleged Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Minor by force, a felony and for Unlawful sexual intercourse with a minor, a misdemeanor. 

Elder abuse arrest

    On September 1, 2021 Calaveras Sheriff deputies arrested Rosann Christine Gentile (48) of San Andreas at her residence at 1330 Calaveritas Road in San Andreas.

   Gentile was booked into the Calaveras County Jail for allegedly Causing harm or death to an Elder dependent, a felony.

Firearm arrest of Valley Springs man

   On August 31, 2021 Calaveras Sheriff deputies arrested Stephen Douglas Rennison (38) of Valley Springs.

   Rennison was booked into the Calaveras County Jail for alleged Possession of a firearm by a felon/addict.

BEWARE! Possible new child predator in Arnold???

     Recently a very old man has moved into a beat up old cabin near the corner of Manuel Road and Hwy

Thursday, September 2, 2021

Use deer warning whistles

 

Help protect the beautiful deer of
Ebbetts Pass!!

Copters and planes bombing Kirkwood and above Kyburz

  September 2, 2021 at 10 AM: Checking Flightradar, we find 4 helicopters and a bomber just above Kyburz and more over Kirkwood trying to stop the Caldor Fire.
Hwy 50 near Kyburz 

   
   They believed they have saved most of the homes at South Lake Tahoe; so far, anyway.

Finally--2020 Census data for Calaveras--and let the battle begin!!

    We just received the 2020 Census population data for Calaveras County

Wednesday, September 1, 2021

Where will Candyrock Terrorist and Gay Porn Club meet?

    We hear that the USFS has banned the CTGPC (Candyrock Terrorist and Gay Porn Club) from holding their meetings in their forest, due to fire hazard.

   Where will they meet now?

Letter to the Editor: Fire

    Dear Editor:

     I am bamboozled and angry about what is going on with fire in my wonderful Sierras. I watched a