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.