Sunday, October 31, 2021

49ers in Chicago today

UPDATE:  The Niners came back to beat the Bears

UPDATE: Walter has been adopted.....Walter is a winner

 

Walter needs a home. Visit him at the Calaveras Animal
Shelter in San Andreas 

Jeep vs pole in Farmington

    October 31, 2021 at 11:30 AM:  A Jeep reportedly struck a Verizon pole on Escalon Road at Carter Road in Farmington.

   Injuries are minor, but the roadway is blocked until a crew can arrive and repair the pole and lines that are down.

Saturday, October 30, 2021

Woman trapped in Jenny Lind

    October 30, 2021 at 1:15 PM:  A vehicle apparently came off a trailer and a woman is trapped between vehicles as a result on McAtee Street in Jenny Lind.

   Emergency personnel are responding to the scene.

Friday, October 29, 2021

Hwy 4 work this week

    Not only is tree work scheduled on Hwy 4 near Big Trees this week, but roadwork is planned in Murphys, part of the left turn lane program.

   Be extra cautious if traveling on Hwy 4 and watch for work signs.

FACEBOOK changes its name....

    According to Mark Zuckerburg, FACEBOOK has a new name.

    It is called META, something to do with the universe, we understand.

Thursday, October 28, 2021

Stolen car crashes

      October 28, 2021 at 8:15 AM:  A car has reportedly crashed into a pole and is resting

Wednesday, October 27, 2021

Grass fire in Sonora

    Octobter 27, 2021 at 4:05 PM:  A grass fire has been reported on Serrano Way in Sonora.

   Several engines and water tenders are responding.

Escaped debris burn

    October 27, 2021 at 10:15 AM:  An escaped debris burn has been reported on White Road in Valley Springs.

   Several engines and water tenders are responding.

Trailer on fire in Jenny Lind

    October 27, 2021 at 8:30 AM:  A trailer is reportedly on fire at Scenic Drive and Milton Road in Jenny Lind.

   Propane tanks are involved. Several engines and water tenders are responding.

Tuesday, October 26, 2021

Collision at Rock Creek Dump

    October 26, 2021 at 4:25 PM:  A County truck and a Distinctive Metals truck have reportedly collided at the Rock Creek Dump on Hunt Road.

   No injuries have been indicated.

Weapons arrest in Burson

 On October 22, 2021 Calaveras Sheriff deputies assisted County Probation on a check of Vincent

Letter to the Sierra Sentinel: Unredeemable

    Dear Editor:

    If you watched the "Civil War" special on MSNBC over the weekend, you saw regular folks

No militias in Calaveras County

    After attending a formation meeting of the Calaveras Community Service

Burn permits now available in Tuolumne and Calaveras counties

    Effective October 25, 2021 at 12 Noon the burn suspension is lifted.

   You still must have a permit to burn in Calaveras or Tuolumne counties.

Monday, October 25, 2021

Large rock on Parrotts Ferry Road

    October 25, 2021 at 11:45 AM:  A large rock has been reported on Parrotts Ferry Road near Moaning Cave Road in Vallecito.

   Be extra cautious until the roadway is cleared.

Got a rain gauge???

 

Available at Arnold
True Value Hardware

Two cars trapped by rock slide

    October 25, 2021 at 10:45 AM:  Two cars were trapped by a rock slide on Hwy 88 near Kirkwood Ski Resort.

   They have now been freed. Hwy 88 is closed while Caltrans clears the roadway.

Rock and mud slide on Murphys Grade Road

    October 25, 2021 at 10:40 AM:  A rock and mud slide has been reported on Hwy 4, upper Murphys Grade Road.

   Be extra cautious if headed in that direction until Caltrans can clear the roadway. 

Power lines down in Arnold

    October 25, 2021 at 10:15 AM:  Power lines are reportedly down on Forest Lane in Arnold.

    PG&E has been notified. Avoid the area if possible.

Wonderful rain and more rain

 


Collision on Hwy 4

    October 25, 2021at 9:20 AM:  A collision has been reported on Hwy 4 at Forest Road 6N80 above Cottage Springs.

   It isn't yet known if there are injuries.

Snowing at Bear Valley--Chains required

 

Caltrans is requiring chains at Cottage Springs on
Hwy 4 in Ebbetts Pass. Drive carefully!

Mud and rock slide in Jackson

October 25, 2021 at 8:30 AM: A mud and rock slide has been reported on Ridge Road at Climax Road near the Jackson Rancheria.
   
   Be extra cautious until a road crew can clear the roadway.

UPDATE: Jersey has been adopted!! What an adorable kitten

 

This is Jersey. You can visit Jersey at the Calaveras
Animal Services in San Andreas.

Sunday, October 24, 2021

Car vs. tree in Plymouth

    October 24, 2021 at 11:40 AM:  A car has reportedly struck a tree on Shenandoah Road in Plymouth.

    There are apparently no injuries, but the roadway is blocked.

Tree down in Mokelumne Hill

    October 24, 2021 at 11:35 AM:  A tree is reportedly down on Ridge Road in Mokelumne Hill.

   County roads has been notified. Be extra cautious until cleared.

Tree down in Glencoe

    October 24, 2021 at 10:15 AM:  A tree has been reported down on Hwy 26 in the Glencoe area.

   Be extra cautious if headed that way until it can be cleared.

Sweet Border Collie Elle needs home

 

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

49ers have 5 PM game today

    October 24, 2021:  The 49ers are at at home today playing the Indianapolis Colts.

    Todays game starts at 5 PM.

Collision in Mokelumne Hill

    October 24, 2021 at 9:15AM:  A collision has been reported on Hwy 49 in Mokelumne Hill.

   An ambulance is responding to the scene.

Saturday, October 23, 2021

David Lorence Simpson of Railroad Flat

 


  David Lorence Simpson was born January 21, 1941 in Alhambra to Marjorie and Lloyd Simpson. The family moved to Railroad Flat when David was about 3 years old.
   
   He passed away on October 17, 2021.

   The hard working family

A gorgeous Rotweiller

 

Iris is an absolutely gorgeous Rotweiller who needs
a home. Visit her at the Calaveras Animal Shelter
in San Andreas.

Sand bags available in Angels Camp

   According to the City of Angels Camp, Public Works will provide san and bags to the public free of charge during the coming storm.

  The location to pick them up is 200 Monte Verde Street. Please bring your own shovel and take no more than 10 sandbags each.

Friday, October 22, 2021

Collision in Mokelumne Hill

    October 22, 2021 at 4:20 PM:  A collision has been reported on Hwy 49 at Corral Flat Road in Mokelumne Hill.

   Apparently an ambulance was rear-ended by another vehicle. No injuries have been indicated.

Collision on Hwy 49

    October 22, 2021 at 8:35 AM:  Two Toyotas have collided on Hwy 49 at Gun Club Road in Angels Camp.

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

Overnight collision in Mountain Ranch

   October 22, 2021 at 8:30 AM:  A vehicle that had run off Mountain Ranch Road at Rodesino Road in Mountain Ranch has been reported.

   When authorities arrived the vehicle was cold and therefore must have run off the roadway during the night.  A tow truck was dispatched.

Thursday, October 21, 2021

Head-on collision in Wallace

     According to CHP, on October 16, 2021 around 5 PM Jacob Sutton (26) of Wallace was driving a

Calfire apologizes for Santa Cruz fire escape

    After an emergency evacuation was needed in the Santa Cruz Mountains, Calfire has apologized to residents for the Estrada Fire.

   They were doing a favor for a retired fire captain by control burning his land when the fire escaped and burned 174 acres, threatening several homes.  

Collision on Hwy 4

    October 21, 2021 at 10 AM:  A two car collision has been reported on Hwy 4 at Appaloosa Road in Angels Camp.

    No injuries have been indicated.

UPDATE: In Railroad Flat----Car vs tree in San Andreas

    UPDATE:  This is actually on Railroad Flat Road in Railroad Flat, near the

Wednesday, October 20, 2021

Human remains in Florida may be Laundries'

    Brian Laundrie has been missing since September 13, 2021 and an all out search has been

Collision in Jamestown

    October 20, 2021 at 10:45 AM:  A man reportedly lost his brakes and struck another vehicle on Obyrnes Ferry Road and Peoria Flat Road in Jamestown.

   No injuries have been indicated but the roadway is blocked. A tow truck is responding.

Getting ready for the holidays...

 

Buckie the pony is excited that the holidays are coming.
Visit him at Arnold "True Value" Hardware and listen
to him clop and neigh!  See you there!

Are the two main problems with MAGA getting together against us? OP-ED

    The Sierra Sentinel has for years been terrified of the MAGA movement for Trump, with the Christian

Monday, October 18, 2021

Journey is a beauty

 

Journey is a Husky with blue eyes
and is available for adoption now.
Visit her at the Calaveras Animal
Shelter in San Andreas!

Retired Calfire chief has fire named after him

    The Estrada Fire, which took 467 firefighters, 4 tankers and 4 helicopters to

Colin Powell dies of COVID

He served as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of
Staff and Secretary of State during his 
long career.
   General Colin Powell, who survived two tours in Vietnam, has two purple hearts and served several

We have "OH NOOOO!" Mr. Bill dolls

 

Check it out at your local Arnold "True Value" 
Hardware store.

1st snow of 2021

 

October 18, 2021, first snow of the year in Arnold

Car vs. pole in Mountain Ranch

    October 18, 2021 at 8:45 AM:  A car has collided with a pole on Sheep Ranch Road at Mountain Ranch Road in Mountain Ranch.

   The pole is sheared off at the base, but no lines are on the ground. It isn't known if there are injuries.

Saturday, October 16, 2021

Cement spilled on roadway

    October 16, 2021 at 12:15 PM:  Concrete has reportedly been spilled on the roadway at Hwy 26 and Hwy 12 in Toyon.

   Be extra cautious until Caltrans can get it cleared.  A truck apparently made the corner and it fell out. 

Caltrans closing Ebbetts Pass

    On October 17, 2021 Caltrans is closing Ebbetts Pass Hwy 4 and Sonora Pass Hwy 108 in the afternoon.

   This is a safety measure in anticipation of a storm headed our way Sunday evening.

Friday, October 15, 2021

Collision in Railroad Flat

    UPDATE:  Major injuries were caused by this collision.

Control burn in Mokelumne Hill

    On October 18, 2021 Calfire will conduct a control burn at the Mokelumne Hill Cemetery.

    Apparently they are attempting to create a larger burn clearance area.

Collision on Hwy 4

    October 15, 2021 at 8:50 AM:  A collision has been reported on Hwy 4 at Milton Road below Copperopolis.

   An ambulance is responding. The roadway is blocked so be extra cautious if headed that way.

Thursday, October 14, 2021

Illegal burn pile escape in Avery

    Fire personnel are mopping up what was around a 3 acre fire caused by an illegal debris burn on October 14, 2021.

   It was a slow moving fire and Calfire quickly brought it under control on Valley View Drive in Avery. 

Illegal debris burn in Tuttletown

    October 14, 2021 at 1:15 PM:  An illegal debris burn has been reported on Hwy 49 at Wilcox Ranch Road in the Tuttletown area.

   Several engines are responding to the scene.

Collision on Hwy 49

    October 14, 2021 at 11:15 AM:  A collision has been reported on Hwy 49 at Cosgrave Road in Angels Camp.

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

Wednesday, October 13, 2021

Intruder killed in Valley Springs

    On October 10, 2021 Calaveras Sheriff's deputies responded to a call on Gabor Drive in Valley

Vehicle collision and fire

    October 13, 2021 at 12:30 PM:  A solo vehicle collision has been reported on Hwy 108 at Memorial Drive in Sonora.

    An ambulance is responding. The vehicle is now on fire.

Tuesday, October 12, 2021

Power outage in Ebbetts Pass

    On October 12, 2021 PG&E shut off the power to Arnold and Dorrington residents.

   The shut off lasted from around 4:45 AM until around 11 AM.  No information as to the cause of the shutoff has been announced.

Monday, October 11, 2021

Large tree down on Hwy 12

    October 11, 2021 at 3:25 PM:  A large tree is reportedly down on Hwy 12 at Double Springs Road.

   Be extra cautious if headed in that direction until Caltrans can clear the roadway.

Assault at San Andreas DMV

    On October 9, 2021 Calaveras Sheriff Deputies arrested Sam Kelly Serra (29) of Mountain Ranch at the San Andreas DMV office.

   Serra was booked into the Calaveras County Jail for alleged Assault with a deadly weapon (not a firearm), Threatening a crime with intent to terrorize, 1st degree burglary and Vandalism, all felonies.

Indecent exposure at ball park

    On October 9, 2021 Calaveras Sheriff deputies arrested John Allen Logg (39) of Mountain Ranch at the Mountain Ranch Ball Park.

   Logg was booked into the Calaveras County Jail for alleged Indecent Exposure with prior, a felony. 

Arrest for assault

    On October 7, 2021 Calaveras Sheriff deputies arrested Allen Matthew Linneman (19) of San Andreasat his residence on Neilsen St.

   Linneman was booked into the Calaveras County Jail for alleged Assault with a Deadly Weapon (not a firearm), a felony. 

Sunday, October 10, 2021

49ers in Arizona

    The SF 49ers who are 2-2 are in Arizona today to play the Cardinals, 4-0 in the NFL matchup.

   It is the 1 PM game today on TV.

Dodgers tie it up

    Last nights Giants/ Dodgers game was a big win for the Dodgers, 9-2, tying up the series.

    The next game is tomorrow, Monday evening.  As one of the Giants coaches has said, the Dodgers keep coming back like roaches.

Saturday, October 9, 2021

Carl Morrison goes to prison

   Ebbetts Pass Fire reports that Carl Morrison of Mountain Ranch, who was arrested last

Friday, October 8, 2021

Three car crash on Hwy 49

    October 8, 2021 at 3 PM:  A three car crash has been reported on Hwy 49 at Meacham Ranch Road in Angels Camp.

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

Overturned vehicle on Murphys Grade Road

    October 8, 2021 at 1:10 PM:  An overturned vehicle has been reported on Murphys Grade Road at Ranch Road in Angels Camp.

   An ambulance is responding to the scene.

Delilah needs a forever home

 

You can visit Delilah at the Calaveras Animal Shelter
in San Andreas!

Snowing in Bear Valley

     October 8, 2021 at 8 AM:  Snow is falling in Bear Valley this morning.  Ebbetts Pass is

Thursday, October 7, 2021

Rocks on Obyrnes Ferry Road

    October 7, 2021 at 10:45 AM:  Rocks are reportedly spilled on Obyrnes Ferry Road outside Jamestown.

   County roads has been assigned to clean up the roadway.

Otis WINS!!!

You can watch the bears fish live at Katmai in
Alaska, Brooks Falls 
    The number one favorite bear at the Brooks Falls in

Tuesday, October 5, 2021

Cattle injured in overturned trailer

    October 5, 2021 at 3:25 PM:  A pickup pulling a trailer full of cattle struck a power pole and

Tofanelli loses San Andreas to Garamendi

    One of the changes in Calaveras County due to redistricting may be San Andreas being put in

Sunday, October 3, 2021

Collision in Copperopolis

    October 3, 2021 at 3:10 PM:  A collision has been reported on Hwy 4 at Obyrnes Ferry Road in Copperopolis.

   An ambulance is responding to the scene.

49ers are at home today

   The Seattle Seahawks are in San Francisco today to play the 49ers.

    The game is scheduled to start at 1 PM.  Go Niners.
 

Saturday, October 2, 2021

Traffic collision in Mountain Ranch

    October 2, 2021 at 4:40 PM:  A pickup has struck a tree on Railroad Flat Road at Emigrant Trail in Mountain Ranch.

   Multiple ambulances are responding.

Calfire engine in crash

    October 2, 2021 at 2:30 PM:  A Calfire engine has reportedly been involved in a traffic collision at Hwy 49 and Angels Road in San Andreas.

   It isn't yet known if there are injuries. Two tow trucks are responding.

Fire in Angels Camp

    UPDATE:  Some engines have been cancelled. 

Friday, October 1, 2021

Arrest for Grand Theft

    On September 30, 2021 Calaveras Sheriff deputies arrested Tracy Jay Whalen (51)  for alleged Grand Theft, Receiving Stolen Property, Bringing a controlled substance into the jail and trespassing / occupying property without consent.

   Whalen was booked into the Calaveras County Jail. 

Overturned vehicle in Railroad Flat

    October 1, 2021 at 4 PM:  An overturned vehicle has been reported on Hwy 26 at Railroad Flat Road in Railroad Flat.

   An ambulance is responding. The roadway is blocked.