Saturday, December 31, 2022

Road flooded in Burson

    December 31, 2022 at 1 PM:  The roadway at Pettinger and Southworth Road is flooded.

    Drive carefully if you have to go out as there are flooded sections of roads everywhere. 

Flooding in Arnold

    December 31, 2022 at 11 AM:  We have been informed that the dam at Blue Lake Springs is running over the top and flooding the golf course and lower roads in Blue Lake Springs.

   Be extra cautious if heading in that direction.

Flooding in Calaveras County

    UPDATE:  Hawver Road is flooded and parts of it

Thursday, December 29, 2022

Calaveras Jury scam

    The Calaveras Sheriff is advising the public that there is a scam going on involving the county jury system.

   If you get a call asking for money due to your missing a jury call, hang up and if you want to ask about the situation call the Jury Commissioner at 209-754 9800.

Fire in Rancho Calaveras

    December 29, 2022 at 12 Noon:  A chimney fire has been reported on Baldwin Street near Rippon Road in Rancho Calaveras.

   Several engines and water tenders are responding to the scene.

Wednesday, December 28, 2022

Diana is a beautiful calico--UPDATE: She has been adopted!!

     This gorgeous kitty is now available for

Attack with machete?

    According to Calaveras Sheriff reports on December 22, 2022 around 7:45 PM deputies arrested

Collision in Mokelumne Hill

    December 28, 2022 at 8:50 AM:  A traffic collision has been reported on Baker Reilly Way in Mokelumne Hill.

   I isn't yet known if there are injuries.

Tuesday, December 27, 2022

Collision on Hwy 12

    December 27, 2022 at 4:25 PM:  A collision has been reported on Hwy 12 at Central Hill outside San Andreas.

   An ambulance is responding to the scene. Cars are stopping, but it is not blocking the roadway.

Illegal pot grow in Douglas Flat

     According to the Calaveras Sheriff, an illegal pot grow was discovered at a large commercial building in the 1000 block of Hwy 4 in Douglas Flat.

   $3,400,000 worth of marijuana was siezed by authorities. Two people were arrested at the scene. 

Tree down on Hwy 4

    December 27, 2022 at 1:10 PM:  A tree is reportedly down on Hwy 4 at Bear Valley.

    Caltrans has been notified.

Overturned car on Hwy 49

    December 27, 2022 at 1:05 PM:  An overturned car has been reported on Hwy 49 at Big Bar Road outside Mokelumne Hill.

   Multiple cars are involved in this incident.  An ambulance is responding to the scene.  The roadway is blocked.

Parts of Hwy 4 flooding

    December 27, 2022 at 10:45 AM:  Parts of Hwy 4 below Milton Road are flooding this morning.

   Be extra cautious if headed that way.

Hwy 88 closed

     December 27, 2022 at 10 AM:   Caltrans has closed Hwy 88 at Carson Spur due to heavy snow.

     It is raining in Arnold at 4000' in Calaveras County.  Chains are required on Hwy 4 above Tamarack.

DUI arrest after collision

    Per CHP on December 23, 2022 Emily Anderson (40) of Wilseyville was driving a 1995

Murphys man killed in Christmas Day crash

   According to CHP on December 25, 2022 around 6 PM a 60 year old Murphys man was driving

Collision in Mountain Ranch

Central Fire is checking the pickup
for any passengers. They did not
find any inside.
    December 27, 2022 at 9:30 AM:  A collision has been reported on Murray Creek Road in Mountain Ranch.

   An ambulance has been dispatched to the scene.

Monday, December 26, 2022

House fire in Forest Meadows

     UPDATE:  This fire has been extinguished.

Snowmobile collision in Bear Valley

    December 26, 2022 at 2:15 PM:  A snowmobile collision has been reported at Lake Alpine Snow Park in Bear Valley.

   An ambulance is responding to the scene.

Car runs off Copper Cove Drive

   December 26, 2022 at 9:05 AM:  CHP is at the scene of a reported car that apparently ran off Copper Cove Drive at Cheyenne Road in Copperopolis.

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

Truck fire in Rancho Calaveras

    December 26, 2022 at 9 AM:  A flatbed truck was reported on fire on Hogan Dam Road at Silver Rapids Road in Rancho Calaveras.

   It may have been set afire.  Officials are responding to the scene.

Friday, December 23, 2022

Thursday, December 22, 2022

Collision on Hwy 108

    December 22, 2022 at 2:35 PM:  A three vehicle collision has been reported on Hwy 108 at Rawhide in the Sonora area.

   An ambulance is responding to the scene.

Wednesday, December 21, 2022

Ukrainian hero visits White House

   President Zelensky, hero of Ukraine, was invited to the White House and is meeting with President Biden.

   Zelensky plans to address Congress as they discuss giving Ukraine more assistance in their war with Russia.

Tuesday, December 20, 2022

MacKenzie is so sweet

 

Visit MacKenzie at the Calaveras
Animal Shelter in San Andreas

Eureka area gets earthquake

    December 20, 2022:  A 6.4 earthquake struck the Eureka area of Humboldt County early this morning.

    Power is out for many residents and there are reports of damages, including cracks in the roadways. 

Sunday, December 18, 2022

Sanding Mountain Ranch Road

    December 18, 2022 at 10:40 AM:  CHP is handling traffic control while Calaveras County Roads department is sanding Mountain Ranch Road.

    Due to ice at least one car has slid off the roadway.  Recovery of that vehicle is also taking place.

Car slid off road in Columbia

   UPDATE:  No injuries are indicated in this crash.

49ers play Christmas Eve

    The next  49er game is next Saturday, December 24, 2022. They play Washington at home.

    The game is scheduled for 1 PM.

Collision in Pine Grove

    December l8, 2022 at 8:50 AM:  A traffic collision has been reported at Hwy 88 and Ridge Road in Pine Grove.

   An ambulance and tow truck are responding to the scene.

Wednesday, December 14, 2022

Black cow out again...and again?

     UPDATE:  December 15, 2022 at 8:25 AM:  That cow is out again. Must have a secret

Overturned propane truck in Columbia

     UPDATE:  Extra help from law enforcement has been requested. Environmental health has been notified.

Tuesday, December 13, 2022

Sweet loving Ernesto needs a home

 

Visit Ernesto at the Calaveras Animal Shelter in
San Andreas

Fatal collision in Mountain Ranch

    According to CHPon December 11, 2022 Kaili Garrett (31) of Antioch was driving a

Bear Valley got 4 feet of snow

   Over the December 10, 2022 weekend Bear Valley Ski Resort got 4' of snow, making their base now 82
inches.

   Altogether they have had 138" for the season, making this a great year for skiers!!! This photo was taken during the last storm.  It is now sunny and clear. 

Monday, December 12, 2022

Possession of Stolen Firearm

    According to the Calaveras Sheriff, on December 2, 2022 around 6:20 PM deputies observed a

Sunday, December 11, 2022

Chains required on Hwy 4

    December 11, 2022:  Chains are required on all non 4 wheel drive vehicles above Murphys on Hwy 4.

    The snow is piling up at higher elevations.

Saturday, December 10, 2022

Car into ditch in Valley Springs

    December 10, 2022 at 2:10 PM:  A car has run off Hwy 26 near Paloma Road in Valley Spings and into a ditch.

   An ambulance is responding to the scene.


Three car crash in Valley Springs

    December 10, 2022 at 2 PM:  A three car vehicle collision has been reported on Hwy 26 in front of Dollar General in Valley Springs.

   No injuries have been indicated. It is not blocking the roadway.

Power lines down in Clements

    December 10, 2022 at 1:05 PM:  A power pole is down on Hwy 12 at Brandt Road in the Clements area. 

   PG&E has been notified. Be extra cautious in that area.

Another collision on Hwy 108

    December 10, 2022 at 1 PM:  Another vehicle collision has been reported at Hwy 108 and Harvard Mine Road in Jamestown.

   It isn't yet known if there are injuries.

Vehicle rollover on Hwy 108

    December 10, 2022 at 12:55 PM:  A vehicle has rolled over into a ditch on Hwy 108 at Little Sweden.

   Occupants are unable to exit, but apparently there are no injuries. 

Chains required on Hwy 4

    December 10, 2022:  Caltrans is requiring chains on Hwy 4 in Arnold this morning.

     It is snowing off and on at 4000'  so be extra cautious if headed for the mountains.

Friday, December 9, 2022

Dead cow on Murphys Grade Road

    December 9, 2022 at 2 PM:  A dead cow has been reported on Murphys Grade Road in Murphys.

    The Sheriff's office has been notified.  They will need assistance to clear the roadway.

Cow out near Avery Hotel

    December 9, 2022 at 10:25 AM:  A cow is out on Moran Road near the Avery Hotel.

    Is this the same cow who regularly escapes in that area?

Chains required on Hwy 4

    December 9, 2022:  Caltrans is requiring chains on Hwy 4 about a mile above Arnold this morning.

   Drive carefully if headed for the mountains. Another storm is headed our way.

Thursday, December 8, 2022

Parade Postponed

    The Angels Camp Christmas Parade has been postponed from Saturday December 10, 2022 until December 17, 2022.

   Inclement weather expected is the announced reason. Also, Hwy 49 will not be closed as expected. 

Wednesday, December 7, 2022

Collision on Poole Station Road

    December 7, 2022 at 2:45 PM:  A collision has been reported on Poole Station Road at Cement Plant Road in San Andreas.

    No injuries have been indicated.

Collision in San Andreas

    December 7, 2022 at 1:05 PM:  A collision has been reported on Hwy 49 in San Andreas.

    It isn't known if there are injuries.

Warnock wins Senate seat

    Late last night it was announced that Raphael Warnock will return to the US Senate in

Hwy 49 closed for Christmas Parade

     The ACPD has notified us that Hwy 49, Angels Main Street will be closed from 4 - 6 PM this Saturday December 10.

    The annual Christmas Parade will be held at that time. Use Rolleri Bypass if you need to get around the closure.

Letter to the Editor--SPI gets millions?

    Dear Editor:

    I am so mad I could bust. I read online that Calfire gave SPI $3 million to grow baby trees.

    Since I believe this company is not only responsible for clear cutting millions of trees, but for the dry hot summers and our fires, this infuriates me.

   Is Calfire that corrupt?   What does everyone else think? 

    J in Arnold

Monday, December 5, 2022

Major injuries in Hwy 12 crash

   According to CHP on November 29, 2022 around 2:55PM Antonio Reyes, Jr. (69)  of Jamestown was stopped at the stop sign on Burson Road waiting

Fatal collision in Mountain Ranch

   According to CHP on November 30, 2022 around 2:30 PM a 59 year old female driver from Mokelumne Hill was northbound on Railroad Flat Road at an unknown speed in a

Mandy needs a home

 

Visit Mandy at the Calaveras Animal Shelter
in San Andreas

Saturday, December 3, 2022

House fire in Twain Harte

    UPDATE:  The fire has been knocked down.

Overturned car on Hwy 4

    December 3, 2022 at 12:30 PM:  A car is reportedly overturned on Hwy 4 at Poole Station Road outside Angels Camp.

   An ambulance is responding. Be extra cautious if headed that direction.

Car vs building in Tuolumne

    December 3, 2022 at 9:40 AM:  A car has reportedly run into a building on Bay Street at Cherry in Tuolumne.

   CDF is checking the stability of the building.  Apparently the car left the scene.

Friday, December 2, 2022

Angels Camp Christmas Parade

   


Calfire arrests arsonists

    Calfire reports that in 2022 a record number of arson arrests were made after extensive investigations.

   150 were arrested for arson.  The majority of fires in California are human caused in one way or another.

Car runs off Hwy 4

    December 2, 2022 at 9:55 AM:  A car has run off Hwy 4 at Folendorf Road in Murphys.

    Injuries are not yet known. The roadway is partially blocked, so be cautious.

Fatal collision on Hwy 108

    December 2, 2022 at 8:40 AM:  A fatal collision has been reported on Hwy 108 at Soulsbyville Road in Soulsbyville.

   A pickup struck a tree.

Thursday, December 1, 2022

Chains required in Arnold

     December 2, 2022 at 7:30 AM PM:  The chain requirements on Hwy 4 are at Arnold this morning.

   The highway is well plowed but slippery with ice.    Drive carefully if you are heading for the mountains.

Tuesday, November 29, 2022

Grass fire in Railroad Flat

    November 29, 2022 at 12 Noon:  A grass fire has been reported on Beauregard Way in Railroad Flat.

    Several engines ans water tenders are responding.

Monday, November 28, 2022

Structure fire in Jamestown

    November 28, 2022 at 2:50 PM:  A structure fire has been reported on Harvard Mine Road in Jamestown.

   Several engines and water tenders are responding.

Grass fire in Mountain Ranch

    UPDATE:  Fire came from a burn pile. About 2 acres now.

Saturday, November 26, 2022

Friday, November 25, 2022

Watch for Caltrans on Hwy 4

    Caltrans is planning to work on Hwy 4 between Angels Camp and Copperopolis during the week of November 28, 2022.

   Be extra cautious to watch for flaggers all along the area, especially in the Wagon Trail Project.

Wednesday, November 23, 2022

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving Day

 


Collision in San Andreas

    November 23, 2022 at 2 PM:  A traffic collision has been reported at Hwy 12 and Hwy 49 in San Andreas.

   It isn't yet known if there are injuries. A tow truck is responding.

Oso needs a home

    

Visit sweet Oso at the Calaveras Animal Shelter
in San Andreas

Tuesday, November 22, 2022

CalFire says.....

 


Chrisley's sentenced to prison

In their reality TV show, the Chrisleys
portray themselves as an upright and
religious family.
    The Chrisley's from Chrisley Knows Best TV show were convicted of bank fraud and IRS tax evasion and have now learned their

Rollover in Valley Springs

    November 22, 2022 at 8:15 AM:  A solo vehicle has rolled over off Hwy 26 at Olive Orchard Drive and into a ditch.

   Several vehicles have stopped nearby. No injuries have been indicated. 

Sunday, November 20, 2022

49ers play Monday night

    The SF 49ers (5-4) will play the Arizona Cardinals (4-6) Monday night, November 21, 2022 in Arizona.

   Game is scheduled to start at 6 PM.

    

Saturday, November 19, 2022

Fire in Mokelumne Hill

   UPDATE:  Fire is extinguished.

    November 19, 2022 at 11 AM:  A commercial

100 ATV's blocking roadway

   November 19, 2022 at 10:25 AM:  Could this possibly be true. A report that 100 ATV's are stopped and blocking Forest Road 7n28 at Hwy4.

    This is the Black Springs Campground turnoff. CHP is enroute to the area.

Friday, November 18, 2022

"it's a Wonderful Life" at Murphys Creek Theatre

     A radio show of "It's a Wonderful Life" will be presented at Murphys Creek Theatre starting tonight November 18, 2022 at 7:30 PM.

    Tickets are

What a sweet puppy!

    

You can see how loving Happy is. Visit him at the Calaveras
Animal Shelter in San Andreas

Thursday, November 17, 2022

Collision on Hwy 4

    November 17, 2022 at 2:15 PM:  A traffic collision has been reported on Hwy 4 at Big Trees Road in Murphys.

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

House fire in Mountain Ranch

    November 17, 2022 at 1:30 PM:  A house fire has been reported on Avenue A at Mountain Ranch Road in Mountain Ranch.

   Several engines and water tenders are responding to the scene.

Vehicle vs. pedestrian in downtown Sonora

     November 17, 2022 at 12:40 PM:  Even with the new flashing sign in Sonora to watch for pedestrians and to slow down, yet another has been struck on Washington at Jackson streets.

   Emergency personnel are responding to the scene.

Pickup flipped over on Hwy 26

    November 17, 2022 at 8:25 AM:  A white pickup has reportedly flipped over on Hwy 26 and rolled off the roadway near Shelton Road in Jenny Lind.

   An ambulance is responding to the scene.

Wednesday, November 16, 2022

Vehicle in ditch at Rancho Calaveras

    November 16, 2022 at 2:45 PM:  A vehicle is reportedly off the road and into a ditch at Hartvickson Lane and Baldwin Street in Rancho Calaveras.

   Emergency personnel are responding to the scene.

Collision in Copperopolis

    November 16, 2022 at 2:40 PM:  A traffic collision has been reported on Feather Drive in Copperopolis.

   An ambulance is responding for injuries.

Not again, Trumpty!!

    Yes, Trumpty Dumpty is running again,

    And this is the

House fire in Jamestown

    November 16, 2022 at 2:10 PM:  A house fire has been reported on Margaret Drive in Jamestown.

    Several engines are responding to the scene, along with watertenders.

Hit and Run telephone pole

    November 16, 2022 at 8:45 AM:  A hit and run has been reported on Church Hill Road in San Andreas.

   Apparently a pickup and camper struck a telephone pole and left the scene.

Tuesday, November 15, 2022

Grass fire in Mountain Ranch

    November 15, 2022 at 3:15 PM:  A grass fire has been reported on Hidden Valley Road in Mountain Ranch.

   Several engines and water tenders are responding.

Caltrans flagger hit on Hwy 4

    November 15, 2022 at 2:40 PM:  A traffic collision has been reported on Hwy 4 at Hunt Road in Copperopolis.

    Apparently a road construction flagger was struck. An air ambulance is responding.

Fatal collision under investigation

    The fatal rollover on Hwy 49 near Fourth Crossing that was reported on November 9, 2022 around 6:15 AM is still being

Bear Valley Ski opens Thanksgiving weekend

Check out Mister

 

Mister is available for adoption. Visit him at the
Calaveras Animal Services in San Andreas.

Monday, November 14, 2022

Sunday, November 13, 2022

Collision in Mokelumne Hill

    November 13, 2022 at 1 PM:  A collision has been reported on Hwy 49 at Lombardi Road in Mokelumne Hill.

   No injuries were indicated, but a tow truck is required.

Major injuries in dirt bike crash

       November 13, 2022 at 11:45 AM:  A dirt bike has reportedly crashed on Hwy 16 in Plymouth.

     Major injuries have been indicated. An ambulance is responding to the scene.

49ers at home today--UPDATE--Niners win!!!

   The Los Angels Chargers (5-3) are in Santa Clara today to play the SF 49ers (4-4).

   This will be the Sunday night game at 5 PM. 


Saturday, November 12, 2022

Motorcycle collision in Sonora

    November 12, 2022 at 4 PM:  A motorycle collison has been reported on Mono Way and Tuolumne Way in Sonora.

   An ambulance is responding to the scene.

Collision in Valley Springs

    November 12, 2022 at 10:45 AM:  A traffic collision has been reported on Hwy 12 at Chestnut Street in Valley Springs.

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

Collision in downtown Angels Camp

    November 12, 2022 at 8:20 AM:  A collision has been reported at Hwy 49 and Raspberry Lane in downtown Angels Camp.

   No injuries have been indicated.

   

Friday, November 11, 2022

Motorcycle crash in San Andreas

   November 11, 2022 at 2:25 PM:  A motorcycle collision has been reported on St. Charles Street (Hwy 49) in San Andreas.

   Emergency personnel are responding to the scene.

Thank a Veteran today

 


Wednesday, November 9, 2022

Mud and rock slide in Glencoe

    November 9, 2022 at 10 AM:  A mud and rock slide has been reported on Hwy 26 in Glencoe.

    Caltrans has been notified. Be cautious until they can clear the roadway.

Chains required on Hwy 4

    November 9, 2022 at 8:25 AM:  Caltrans is requiring chains on Hwy 4 at Forest Meadows.

    White out conditions made driving nearly impossible during the evening hours of November 8. Storm appears to be passing, but drive carefully if headed for the mountains.  

Tuesday, November 8, 2022

Collision on Murphys Grade Road

     November 8, 2022 at 12:30 PM:  A traffic collision has been reported on Murphys Grade Road at Ranch Road outside Angels Camp.

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

Collision on Hwy 108

     November 8, 2022 at 11:15 AM:  A traffic collision has been reported on Hwy 108 in front of Sierra Motors in Sonora.

   No injuries have been indicated, but there is debris in the roadway.

Safety meeting in San Andreas

     Due to increased transient population and increased crime in San Andreas, the Calaveras Sheriff's Office is holding a Town Hall Meeting on November 15, 2022.

   The Sheriff, DeBasilio is not listed as attending. It starts at 5:30 PM at the Town Hall on Church Hill Road in San Andreas.

Election night Watch Party--CANCELLED due to STORM!!

    UPDATE:  Cancelled! Stay home with a warm beverage and watch it on TV.

Take Sandy home

 

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

Chains required on Hwy 4

    November 8, 2022 at 8:20 AM:  Caltrans is requiring ch
ains on Hwy 4 in  Arnold this morning.

    Be extra cautious if heading to the mountains.

Today is Election Day! VOTE!!

 


Monday, November 7, 2022

Flue fire on Bear Clover Court

   November 7, 2022 at 2:35 PM:  A flue fire has been reported at a house on Bear Clover Court in Arnold.

   Several engines are responding to the scene.  Thanks for the flume info.

Head-on collision in Copperopolis

    November 7, 2022 at 8:40 AM:  A head-on traffic collision has been reported at the Obyrnes Ferry Bridge in Copperopolis.

   An ambulance is responding to the scene.  This is on the Tuolumne side of the bridge.

Saturday, November 5, 2022

"NICE" pig in the road

    November 5, 2022 at 9:30 AM:  A"Nice" pig is reportedly walking in the roadway  at Tuolumne Road and Carter Road, near Black Oak Casino.

   Animal Services have been notified. CHP will clear the roadway as soon as possible.

Friday, November 4, 2022

Black cow out in Avery

    November 4, 2022 at 2:20 PM:  A black cow is reportedly out on Moran Road at Avery Hotel Road in Avery.

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

Collision on Tulloch bridge

    November 4, 2022 at 9:35 AM:  A collision has been reported on Obyrnes Ferry Road on the bridge over Tulloch in Copperopolis.

   No injuries have been indicated. 

Thursday, November 3, 2022

Coming to Frogtown

 


Burn permits required

    Effective November 4, 2022 at 8 AM the burn permit suspension is lifted in Calaveras and Tuolumne counties.

   You must have an up-to-date burn permit issued by Calfire to burn yard waste.

Traffic collision in San Andreas

    November 3, 2022 at 8:15 AM:  A traffic collision has been reported on Gold Strike Road at Nielson Road in San Andreas.

   No injuries have been indicated.

Tuesday, November 1, 2022

Gentle Hank needs a home

 

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

Ebbetts Pass and Sonora Pass closed

   November 1, 2022:  Caltrans has closed Hwy 4 at Lake Alpine and Sonora Pass (Hwy 108) due to the incoming storm.

    It is predicted that several inches of snow will fall at the higher elevations in the Sierras.

Overturned vehicle on Hwy 108

    UPDATE:  Minor injuries are indicated.

Caltrans collision on Hwy 4

    November 1, 2022 at 9:10 AM:  A Caltrans employee has reportedly been in a collision on Hwy 4 at Milton Road below Copperopolis.

   One lane is blocked

Monday, October 31, 2022

Collision on Hwy 4

    October 31, 2022 at 4 PM:  A traffic collision has been reported on Hwy 4 at Indian Hills Road near Forest Meadows.

    An ambulance is responding to the scene.

"Great Balls of Fire"!!!

    Jerry Lee Lewis, most famous for his rock and roll with a piano, pounding out "Great Balls of Fire" to the enjoyment of his many fans, has died.

   He was 86 years old, and had been the first person ever inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of fame in 1986.

Head-on collision in Jackson

    October 31, 2022 at 1:25 PM:  A head-on traffic collision has been reported on Argonaut Drive in Jackson.

   An ambulance is responding to the scene.

Collision in San Andreas

     October 31, 2022 at 1 PM:  A traffic collision has been reported on Hwy 49 and Hwy 12 in San Andreas.

   No injuries were indicated.


Happy Halloween

 

How about this for a carved pumpkin??? WOW!!

Sunday, October 30, 2022

Rollover in Mountain Ranch

    October 30, 2022 at 3PM:  A vehicle has reportedly struck the bank and rolled over on Railroad Flat Road at Mountain Ranch Road in Mountain Ranch.

   An ambulance is responding to the scene.

49ers in LA today

    UPDATE:  Rams lead the Niners 14-10 in 2nd Quarter.

Friday, October 28, 2022

Collision on Hwy 12

    October 28, 2022 at 9 AM:  A collision has been reported on Hwy 12 near the gas station between an Amarak truck and a blue pickup.

   No injuries have been indicated, but the Amarak truck is leaking fluids. A tow truck is responding.

Thursday, October 27, 2022

Mail truck in head on crash

   UPDATE:  Major injuries have resulted from this

Fentanyl found in Calaveras Jail

    Fentanyl was allegedly smuggled into the Calaveras jail by an female inmate, who has now been isolated. The entire area has been decontaminated.

   Emile Alexandria Lozano (21) of Wallace is the alleged smuggler and will likely be charged with yet another crime.

Human remains found near Mokelumne River

    On October 23, 2022 the Sheriff's Office at  approximately 10:30 AM responded to a report of human remains found east of the North Fork of the Mokelumne River.

    The remains were taken to the coroners office where they will attempt to identify the person and the cause of death. 

Wednesday, October 26, 2022

Dog on leash killed by car

    October 26, 2022 at 1 PM:  A woman has reported that she was walking her dog on a leash on Avenida Central in Sonora when a car swerved.

   The car ran over and killed her dog and that the car was going approximately 50-60 MPH.

Power outage in Arnold

    October 26, 2022 at 12:30 PM:  For around 20 minutes the Arnold area was without power. No one knows exactly why.

   After power came back, PG&E called to tell us the power was back on.  Uh Duhhhh?

Calaveras Sheriff's Office HIRING

   On November 10, 2022 the Calaveras Sheriff's Office will be holding testing for any applicants who want to be hired as Correctional Officers.

   For more information go to joincalaverassheriff.com. 

Tuesday, October 25, 2022

Twins??

    

Marilyn and Pistol are adorable and available for
adoption at the Calaveras County Animal Shelter
in San Andreas

Monday, October 24, 2022

Jack-knifed Big Rig on Hwy 49

    UPDATE:  As of 10 AM roadway is clear.

Early morning collision on Hwy 108

     October 24, 2022:  Around 4 AM this morning a car vs a tree was reported on Hwy 108 near Kennedy Meadows.

   Major injuries have been indicated.  A tow truck and ambulance were called to the scene.

Sunday, October 23, 2022

Saturday, October 22, 2022

Overturned vehicle off Little John Road

    October 22, 2022 at 1:15 PM:  An overturned vehicle has been reported about 300' off Little John Road near Sawmill Creek Road in Copperopolis.

   Emergency personnel are responding to the scene.

On Propositions on the ballot

    The Sierra Sentinel recommends voting YES on Proposition 29.  Why are the ads saying the dialysis clinics would all go out

School board member caught,

    A member of a school board in Indiana was caught on tape saying "Not all Nazis were bad"!

   That's like saying "Not all racists are bad"! 

Fog and light rain in Ebbetts Pass

    The fog is down in the forest and a light rain is falling in Arnold.

    Mother Nature is giving us the best gift she could ever bestow on a dry county.

Ballot measures--Sierra Sentinel recomends...

   On Proposition 1:  The vote of YES is the only answer on behalf of women everywhere.

    We have to stop the religious minority from forcing THEIR biblical views on the entire nation.

   Propositions 26 and 27:  With all the

Wednesday, October 19, 2022

Truck with leaves catches fire

     October 19, 2022 at 2:45 PM:  A truck hauling leaves caught fire on Hwy 49 at Electra on the Amador County side of the river.

   Several engines and water tenders responded and extinguished the fire.

Tuesday, October 18, 2022

Collision in Jamestown

    October 18, 2022 at 11:30 AM:  A collision has been reported at Hwy 108 and Hwy 49 in Jamestown.

   This is near the Caltrans yard.  An ambulance is responding to the scene.

Car crashes and burns in Moccasin--Major Injuries

    October 18, 2022 at 8 AM:  A vehicle that ran off Hwy 49 at Marshes Flat Road around 11 PM on October 17, 2022 has not yet been recoved.

    The car was fully engulfed in flames and the driver rescued has major injuries.

Monday, October 17, 2022

Collision in Twain Harte

    October 17, 2022 at 2:50 PM:  A traffic collision has been reported on Kewin Road at Longeway Road in the Twain Harte area.

   An ambulance is responding to the scene.

Adorable kittens ready for adoption...

 

What adorable kittens. You can visit them at the 
Calaveras Animal Shelter in San Andreas.

Collision on Hwy 49

    October 17, 2022 at 11:25 AM:  A traffic collision has been reported on Hwy 49 at Electra Road near the Calaveras River.

   No injuries have been indicated.  One vehicle was a company van.

Boots and Bling

 


Did you get your BALLOT??

    Most voters received their ballots on Saturday October 15, 2022.

    If you didn't receive yours call the elections office at 209-754-6076.

Sunday, October 16, 2022

Fatal collision near Farmington

    October 16, 2022 at 10:45 AM:  Law Enforcement is still at the scene of a reported vehicle vs tree that resulted in fire earlier this morning at Hwy 4 and Drais Road just outside Farmington.

   The driver did not survive the fire.  Medical examiner is responding.

49ers in Atlanta

 UPDATE:  3rd quarter. Falcons increase their lead to

Saturday, October 15, 2022

Motorcycle runs off roadway

    October 15, 2022 at 10:55 AM:  A motorcycle has run off Hwy 49 at Moccasin Switchback near the hatchery.

   An ambulance is responding to the scene.

Semi crash in Linden

    October 15, 2022 at 9:30 AM:  A black Nissan and a semi truck have reportedly collided on Hwy 26 at Duncan Road in Linden.

   Minor injuries are indicated. A tow truck is responding.

Control burn on Bear Mountain

    On October 17, 2022 Calfire plans to control burn 550 acres on the Whittle Ranch near Fowler Point on Bear Mountain above Angels Camp.

    It will also be a training session. Smoke will be present in the entire area.

Friday, October 14, 2022

Collision in Jamestown

    October 14, 2022 at 3:30 PM:  A traffic collision has been reported on Hwy 108 at Hwy 49 in Jamestown.

   An ambulance is responding to the scene.

Propane truck on fire

    October 14, 2022 at 3:25 PM:  A propane truck is reportedly on fire on Hwy 108 at Sunshine in Sonora.

   Emergency personnel are responding to the scene. 

Thursday, October 13, 2022

Collision in Groveland area

    October 13, 2022 at 4:35 PM:  A collision has been reported on Smith Flat Road and FR 2S36 in the Groveland area.

   No injuries have been indicated.

Motorcycle collision in Sonora

   October 13, 2022 at 12:30 PM:  A motorcycle collision has been reported at Mono Way and Tuolumne Road in Sonora.

   An ambulance is responding to the scene. 

Tuesday, October 11, 2022

Angela Lansbury dead at 96

    Angela Lansbury, long time star of stage and screen, has died.

    Her most famous role is probably

Traffic collision in Vallecito

    October 11, 2022 at 2:10 PM:  A traffic collisison has been reported on Hwy 4 at Holiday Mine Road in Vallecito.

   No injuries have been indicated.

Collision in Columbia

    October 11, 2022 at 11:45 AM:  A traffic collision has been reported on Parrotts Ferry Road and Porcina Way in Columbia.

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

Marriage Licenses

    In September of 2022 the following received marriage licenses in

Monday, October 10, 2022

House for rent in Angels Camp

    A 3 bedroom 2 bath house with family room will be available to rent on November 15, 2022.

    Rent is $1495 per month. Call 795-7775 for more information. 

Adopt a lovely kitty

 

Beautiful grey Logan needs a home. You
can visit him at the Calaveras Animal 
Shelter in San Andreas

Shooting in Jenny Lind

    According to the Calaveras Sheriff, on October 9, 2022 around 2 AM dispatch received multiple

Injured dog on Hwy 12

     October 10, 2022 at 8:40 AM:  An injured pit bull dog has been reported on Hwy 12 at Lime Creek Road in Valley Springs.

   Be extra cautious until CHP can clear the roadway.

Sunday, October 9, 2022

House fire in Valley Springs

    October 9, 2022 at 2:15 PM:  A house fire has been reported on Hwy 26 in Valley Springs.

    Emergency personnel are responding.

Murphys Witch Walk

One of the most popular
of witches!! Maleficent!!
   On Saturday October 15, 2022 Murphys will be taken over by witches of all kinds as they celebrate the Murphys Witch Walk.

   There will be entertainment, vendors of all kinds and music all over town.  

49ers at Carolina Panthers

When the Niners were the
greatest!!!
    UPDATE:  SF 17 Panthers 3 at

Saturday, October 8, 2022

Mary Trump has her own podcast

    Mary Trump was interviewed on TV the other day and she told us that although the criminal activities her uncle Trump has done are only a pervue of  much worst things he has planned.

   On her podcast she tells everyone that Democrats have to stop running away from the fight with the immoral right wingers.

Control burn in Mokelumne Hill

    On Monday October 8, 2022 Calfire is burning 7 acres of grass and woodland in the Mokelumne Hill Cemetery District.

    Apparently they believe this will protect Mokelumne Hill against the next Butte Fire.

Friday, October 7, 2022

Grass fire in Lockeford

    October 7, 2022 at 3:15 PM:  A grass fire has been reported on Brandt Road in Lockeford.

   Several engines are responding to the scene. 

Collision on Hwy 26

    October 7, 2022 at 2 PM:  A traffic collision has been reported on Hwy 26 at Garner Place in Rancho Calaveras.

   Minor injuries have been indicated.

Car fire in Jamestown

    October 7, 2022 at 9:35 AM:  A car possible still rolling has been reported on fire at Hwy 108 and J59 in the Jamestown area.

   Fire department is responding to the area.

Thursday, October 6, 2022

Overturned truck in Pioneer

    October 6, 2022 at 3 PM:  A truck has reportedly run off Hwy 88 at Meadowmont Drive and overturned in Pioneer.

   An ambulance is responding to the scene. Traffic is apparently backed up in both directions. 

Wednesday, October 5, 2022

Collision at Lake Alpine

    October 5, 2022 at 2:45 PM:  A vehicle collision has been reported on Hwy 4 east of Lake Alpine.

    Emergency personnel are responding to the scene. The pickup is on its side. An ambulance is responding.

Collision in Linden

    October 5, 2022 at 8:05 AM:  A collision has been reported on Hwy 26 at Jack Tone Road in Linden.

    An ambulance is responding to the scene for major injuries.

Hazard on Moran Road

    October 5, 2022 at 8 AM:  A deer carcass, just bones and antlers, has been reported on Moran Road about a mile from Hwy 4,

   Be extra cautious for tire punctures until the roadway can be cleared.

Tuesday, October 4, 2022

Woman taking Macedo's place at Calaveras Sheriff's Office??

    May be hard to believe, but with Undersheriff Macedo retiring it looks as though he will be replaced by a woman.

    Captain Rachelle Whiting has

Collision in Twain Harte

   October 4, 2022 at 10:30 AM:  A collision has been reported on Longeway Road in Twain Harte.

    An ambulance is responding to the scene.

Country star Loretta Lynn has died

    Loretta Lynn, coal miners daughter, who rose to stardom in the country music industry, has died.

    She was 90 years old and her family says she died peacefully in her sleep.

49ers wiped the field with Rams

    With an outstanding performance by Jimmy G and a key interception for a touchdown, the Niners walked all over the Rams in last nights Monday Night Football.

   The final score was 24-9 with the Rams unable to get ONE touchdown.  Great game! 

Sunday, October 2, 2022

Rams at 49ers

    The Rams come to Levi Stadium for Monday Night Football against our 49ers, lead by Jimmy Garappolo.

    Go NINERS!

Friday, September 30, 2022

Toyota vs big rig in Clements

    September 30, 2022 at 12:50 PM:  A collision has been reported between a big rig and a Toyota pickup on Clements Road and Hwy 12 in Clements.

   Elderly people in Toyota have head injuries.  An ambulance is responding.

Vehicle into orchard on fire

    UPDATE:  Major injuries are indicated in this collision.

Vehicle 50' down hillside

    September 30, 2022 at 11 AM:  A vehicle has run off Buchanan Mine Road and 50' down the hillside outside Tuolumne.

   An ambulance and tow truck are responding to the scene.  The vehicle is upside down. The fire department is at the scene.

Head-on collision in Sonora

    September 30, 2022 at 7:45 AM:  A head-on collision has been reported at Hwy 108 and Hess Avenue in Sonora.

   An ambulance is responding. One person is pinned in. The roadway has been closed.

Tuesday, September 27, 2022

Generator stolen from county yard

    According to the Calaveras Sheriff, a theft has been reported from the Sheriff's Search and Rescue Team, a Honda generator.

   It was stored in the Arnold Calaveras County yard and was used by Search and rescue for off-grid power when necessary. The fence had been cut to gain entrance to the yard. 

Monday, September 26, 2022

Fire in Martell

   UPDATE:  The fire was quickly

Collision in Copperopolis

    September 26, 2022 at 3:55 PM:  A Honda reportedly ran through a fence and into a yard on Bear Claw Drive in Copperopolis.

    Apparently a woman is arguing with a firefighter and her vehicle registration is expired.

NASA plans to hit asteroid with rocket

    NASA announced plans to use a rocket to strike an asteroid and try to change its direction.

   The purpose of this action is to test and see if they can use this process if an asteroid should be headed for earth.

Collision in Mokelumne Hill

    September 26, 2022 at 9:45 AM:  A Ford Explorer and a Toyota Camry have reportedly collided on Hwy 26 near Andrew in Mokelumne Hill.

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

Jeep strikes pole in Pine Grove

    September 26, 2022 at 8:30 AM:  A Jeep reportedly struck a pole and overturned on Irishtown Road in Pine Grove.

   Two juvenile got out ok. A third person had to be extricated.  An ambulance is responding. PG&E will need to replace the pole.

Sunday, September 25, 2022

Ford Explorer vs tree in Valley Springs

    September 25, 2022 at 10:25 AM:  A Ford Explorer reportedly left Hogan Dam Road and struck a tree in Valley Springs.

    It isn't known if there are injuries.

49ers in Denver

    UPDATE:  Very defensive game. Turnovers caused the Niners

Fatality in Escalon

    September 25, 2022 at 7 AM:  A vehicle that reportedly ran off Steinegel Road near Hwy 108 in Escalon overturned into the canal.

   One person did not survive in this incident.  A tow truck has been dispatched. A truck and flat bed trailer were involved in this collision.

Saturday, September 24, 2022

Collision on Hwy 88

    September 24, 2022 at 1:30 PM:  A collision has reportedly occured on Hwy 88 near Liberty Road in Clements.

   An ambulance is responding to the scene.

Bear injured on Hwy 4

     September 24, 2022 at 11:45 AM:  A young bear has reportedly been struck by vehicles several timesat Hwy 4 and Red Tail Hawk.

    The poor cub is badly injured.   CHP is at the scene.  SLOW DOWN and WATCH for WILDLIFE!! Don't be a killer!!!!

Seen Neptune lately?

   

Our magnificent new Space Telescope is sending us
amazing photos. This is Neptune and its rings.

Friday, September 23, 2022

Hwy 4 closed for medi-copter

    September 23, 2022 at 2 PM:  Hwy 4 had to be closed down for a helicopter to land due to a major injury collision near Poole Station Road outside Angels Camp.

    The roadway was reopened after the injured was loaded and flown to the hospital.

Car runs off Hwy 108

    September 23, 2022 at 12:20 PM:  A car has reportedly run off Hwy 108 in Twain Harte.

    No injuries have been indicated.

Car vs gate in Salt Springs Valley

    September 23, 2022 at 11 AM:  A vehicle has reportedly struck a gate on Hunt Road in Salt Springs Valley.

   No injuries have been indicated.

    

What a handsome pup

 

Spaz needs a home. You can visit Spaz at the Calaveras 
Animal Shelter in San Andreas!