Thursday, March 30, 2023

Jacknifed cattle truck on Hwy 4

    March 30, 2023 at 2:45 PM:  A cattle truck has reportedly jacknifed at Hwy 4 and Poole Station Road below Angels Camp.

   Some wheels are apparently off the ground. No word yet about the cattle. There was a collision with another vehicle. No injuries have been indicated.

Grand Jury votes to indict ex-Pres. Trump

    The NY Grand Jury investigating Trump regarding the hush money he allegedly paid Stormy Daniels, has voted to indict him.

   Whether he will actually be arrested is not yet known.  This is the first time in our history that a former President has been indicted for a crime.

Record snowfall continues to grow at Bear Valley

    As of March 30, 2023 Bear Valley has received 667 inches or 55.5 ' of snow for the season.

    That's two more feet since they broke their record a week ago. WOW!  And today is expected to be a super day for skiing and boarding.  

Wednesday, March 29, 2023

Motorcycle vs car on Hwy 108

   UPDATE:  Air ambulance cancelled due

CCWD cancels town hall at last minute

    At around 1:30 PM on Tuesday afternoon CCWD sent out an email to the press cancelling last nights town hall meeting.

   The meeting had been scheduled for 5:30 PM at the Ebbetts Pass Fire Station.  No mention was made of when it will be rescheduled.

Chains required in Arnold

    March 29, 2023 at 8 AM:  Caltrans is now requiring chains on Hwy 4 in Arnold.

    The weather service recommends avoiding travel until this storm is over. Be very cautious if out on the roadways.

Tuesday, March 28, 2023

PG&E wires down on Hwy 49

    March 28, 2023 at 12:15 PM:  PG&E wires are down on Hwy 49 in Carson Hill.

    Apparently a transit bus got caught by their antenna in the wires.  PG&E is responding to the scene. Be extra cautious until the roadway can be cleared.

Bicycle tour at Pardee

  On Saturday April 1, 2023  there is a bicycle tour being held at Pardee. Both a 100K and a 50K tour event is bing held.

   It begins at 6:30 AM in the City of Ione at Howard Park and Lake Camanche area. Call Nancy Bischoff at 916-206-2802 for more information.

Monday, March 27, 2023

What a beauty! Freya!!

 

Visit Freya at the Calaveras
Animal Shelter in San Andreas!
She'll be waiting for you!

Tragic Fatal Collision in Angels Camp

   Per CHP, on March 26, 2023 around 4:10 PM Savannah Cooper (18) of Angels Camp was driving a 2006 Ford F-150 pickup on

Saturday, March 25, 2023

Structure fire on Wards Ferry Road

    March 25, 2023 at 12:50 PM:  A structure fire has been reported on Wards Ferry Road at Tuolumne Road in Tuolumne County.

   Several engines and water tenders are responding. It appears to be an outbuilding burning.

Collision on Hwy 4

    March 25, 2023 at 11:50 AM:  A traffic collision has been reported on Hwy 4 at Gann's Meadow in Ebbetts Pass.

   An ambulance is responding to the scene.

Library helps fair entrants

 


Friday, March 24, 2023

Collision at Camanche

    March 24, 2023 at 4:25 PM:  A collision has been reported on Camanche and Burson Roads at Lake Camanche.

   No injuries have been indicated.

Collision on Hwy 49

    March 24, 2023 at 3:05 PM:  A collision has been reported on Hwy 49 at Tuttletown.

   An ambulance is responding.

Jacknifed big rig on Obyrnes Ferry Road

    March 24, 2023 at 3 PM:  A jacknifed big rig has been reported on Obyrnes Ferry Road in Copperopolis.

   It isn't known if there are injuries.

Snowblower involved in collision

    March 24, 2023 at 11:30 AM:  A collision reported on Hwy 88 at Peddlers Vista has caused minor injuries to one person.

   A snowblower was somehow involved in this collision.

What a beautiful sunny day....

 ...to go SKIING!!!


"Control your buffalo!"


    Rick Ross is a wealthy rapper who owns over 350 acres and brought in a few

Thursday, March 23, 2023

Big rig stalled on Hwy 4

    March 23, 2023 at 9:55 AM:  A big rig is blocking Hwy 4 at Upper Moran Road in Arnold.

   Be extra cautious until CHP can clear the roadway. Chains are required in Arnold.

Spring??? Not in Arnold!

 

March 23, 2023 at 8:30 AM
Just as it was starting to melt......here we go again!!
Bear Valley broke their all time season record overnight
with a total of 641" so far...
and it is snowing like crazy up there, but not stopping
the skiers and boarders!! 

Wednesday, March 22, 2023

Collision in Copperopolis

    March 22, 2023 at 4:25 PM:  A car has reportedly hit an embankment on Reeds Turnpike at Town Square in Copperopolis.

   It is not blocking the roadway. Injuries  are minor.

Collision in Copperopolis

    March 22, 2023 at 2:40 PM:  A collision has been reported on Copper Cove Drive near Little John Road in Copperopolis.

   The reporting party apparently said that the car in teetering into a ditch and that there are bottles of alcohol in the vehicle.  An ambulance is responding.

Gem and Mineral Show coming to Frogtown

    On Saturday and Sunday, March 25 and 26, 2023 the Calaveras Gem and Mineral Society will hold its annual Gem and Mineral Show.


   It will be held at Frogton. Admission is $5 with kids under 12 free with an adult. There will be shuttle service from the parking lot to Mark Twain Hall.  Saturday the time will be 10 - 5PM and Sunday it will be open 10 - 4PM.  

Record snow at Bear Valley?

    March 22, 2023 at 8:45 AM:  Bear Valley is getting more snow than it's seen in a long time.  So far for

Chains required on Hwy 4

    March 22, 2023 at 8:30 AM:  CHP is requiring chains on Hwy 4 this morning above Arnold.

    The roads are snowy and slippery, so be careful.

Tuesday, March 21, 2023

Semi with 6 cars off Hwy 49

    March 21, 2023 at 9:10 AM:  A semi with 6 cars on the trailer has reportedly slid off Hwy 49 near the Melones Bridge.

    No injuries have been indicated.  

Monday, March 20, 2023

Are you WOKE?

    We hear a lot of comments using this term against Democrats by Republicans and we had to look up the

Three vehicle collision on Hwy 108

    March 20, 2023 at 9:35 AM:  A three vehicle collision has been reported on Hwy 108 in Cold Springs.

    Apparently the roadway is icy in the area. No injuries have been indicated.

First day of Spring 2023

 


Saturday, March 18, 2023

Sheep on Hwy 49

    March 18, 2023 at 11:10 AM:  Several sheep have been reported on Hwy 49 in Fourths Crossing.

    Be extra cautious if in that area until CHP can clear the roadway.

Charon, star in John Wick, has died

    Lance Reddick has reportedly died at the age of 60 at his home in Los Angeles.

    He played the stoic 'Charon' at the infamous hotel. Wick 4 is due out next week.
 

Arrested???

 

Scumpty Dumpty now writes that he will be arrested
on Tuesday!  It's about time the real criminals go to JAIL!!

Thursday, March 16, 2023

Dangerous river blocks rescue

   On March 14, 2023 around 5:45 PM the Calaveras Sheriff responded to a 911 call for aid

Truck with 20,000 lbs of fireworks

    Last week, Daniel Berlant at the office of the state Fire Marshal reports, a large moving

Head-on collision on Hwy 108--Fatality

    UPDATE:  At least one person has not survived this collision. Traffic is being diverted around the scene onto a dirt road.

Most popular dog in America??

    The Labrador Retriever has been the most popular dog breed in America for decades. However,

Wednesday, March 15, 2023

Collision in Copperopolis

    March 15, 2023 at 4 PM:  A collision has been reported on Hwy 4 at Hodson Road in Copperoplis.

    An ambulance is responding to the scene.

Delivery truck vs. house in Rancho Calaveras

    March 15, 2023 at 3PM:  An Ontrack delivery truck has reportedly struck at house on Dunn Road in Rancho Calaveras.

   Apparently the driver then quickly left the area, making this a hit and run.

CCWD meeting in Arnold

 


Tuesday, March 14, 2023

Head-on collision on Hwy 49

    March 14, 2023 at 4:30 PM:  A head-on collision has been reported on Hwy 49 at Big Bar Road  outside Mokelumne Hill.

   An ambulance is responding to the scene. 

Collision in Copperopolis

   UPDATE:  Minor injuries to two persons.

Adopt beautiful Cane

 

Visit Cane at the Calaveras Animal Shelter in
San Andreas

Monday, March 13, 2023

Garrappalo signing with Raiders?

    March 13, 2023:  Looks like the Niners are losing Jimmy Garrappalo.  The Raiders offered him around 37 million for three years guaranteed.

   He used to work for the Raiders coach, so he is looking forward to the move.

Sunday, March 12, 2023

Flooding in Calaveras County

    March 12, 2023 at 10:30 AM:  Milton Road is still flooding at Hwy 4 below Copperoplis.    Copper Cove is closed due to flooding in Copperopolis.

    Be extra cautious while driving as there could be flooding on any of our roadways.

Saturday, March 11, 2023

Flooding on Hwy 4

    March 11, 2023 at 3:55 PM:  Hwy 4 is reportedly flooded at Milton Road below Copperopolis.

   Be extra cautious if driving in that area.

Miss Calaveras 2023 contestants

 


Storm warning for Calaveras, Tuolumne and Stanislaus Counties

    March 11, 2023 at 3 PM:  A storm warning has been issued for Calaveras, Tuolumne and Stanislaus counties until 6 PM.

   Sever thunder and lightning with the possibility of tornadoes and dangerous flooding is likely. Stay in and listen for warnings on the radio or TV.

Overturned vehicle on Hwy 4

    March 11, 2023 at 2:50 PM:  A vehicle has reportedly overturned on Hwy 4 at Hodson Road in Copperopolis.

   It isn't known if there are injuries.

Friday, March 10, 2023

Collision on Hwy 4

    March 10, 2023 at 3:45 PM:  A collision has been reported at Hwy 4 and Darby Russell Drive near the Red Apple in Murphys.

   No injuries have been indicated.

Rollover on Hwy 4

    March 10, 2023 at 2:10 PM:  A rollover has been reported on Hwy 4 at Telegraph in Copperopolis.

   An ambulance and tow truck are responding to the scene.

Mudslide on Hwy 26

    March 10, 2023 at 1:40 PM:  A mud slide has been reported on Hwy 26 at Higdon Road in West Point.

    Be extra cautious in that area until caltrans can clear the roadway. 

Collision in Glencoe

    March 10, 2023 at 9:30 AM:  A collision has been reported on Hwy 26 at Stormy Lane in Glencoe.

   No injuries have been indicated.

Flooding and mudslides in Tuolumne County

    March 10, 2023 at 8:45 AM:  Mudslides and flooding roads have been reported on Greeley Hill Road and Parrotts Ferry Road in Tuolumne County this morning.

   Drive extra carefully as road crews will be out working to clear the roads.

Thursday, March 9, 2023

Celtic Faire at Frogtown

 

This weekend March 11 and 12.

Sandbags available in Arnold

     March 9, 2023:  We have been told that you can pick up sandbags at the Arnold Libray to prepare for the rain headed our way.

    We aren't sure if they are already bagged or if you need to bring a shovel.  Sandbags are also available at the Murphys Fire Station. 

Wednesday, March 8, 2023

Collision in Burson

    March 8, 2023 at 2:50 PM:  A collision has been reported on Hwy 12 at Burson Road in Burson.

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

Snow plow collision in West Point

    March 8, 2023 at 9:45 AM:  A pickup has reportedly collided with a snow plow on Hwy 26 at Higdon Road in West Point.

   No injuries have been indicated.

Car off Moran Road

    :March 8, 2023 at 9:40 AM:  A car reportedly slid off Moran Road at Love Creek Road in Avery.

    It isn't known if there are any injuries.

Vehicle off Hwy 26

    March 8, 2023 at 9 AM:  A car reportedly slid off Hwy 26 at Lower Dorray Road in Glencoe.

    The snow is making is very dangerous to drive at low elevations. 

Chains required on Hwy 4

    March 8, 2023:  Caltrans is requiring chains on Hwy 4 this morning in Arnold.

    Drive carefully if you must go out.  Avoid the mountain roads if possible.

Friday, March 3, 2023

Collision on Hwy 108

    March 3, 2023 at 12:55 PM:  A collision has been reported on Hwy 108 and Ridge Trail Road above Twain Harte.

   An ambulance is responding. The vehicle is on its side, blocking the roadway. 

What's it like in Arnold this morning??

 

A lot like this!  5 feet of snow and 
icycles everywhere!!