July 26, 2024 at 2:10 PM: A collision has been reported at Hwy 59 and Hwy 108 in Jamestown.
An ambulance is responding to the scene.
July 26, 2024 at 2:10 PM: A collision has been reported at Hwy 59 and Hwy 108 in Jamestown.
An ambulance is responding to the scene.
July 26, 2024 at 12:55 PM: A dumpster is reportedly on fire on St. Charles Street in San Andreas.
Several engines are responding to the scene near Subway.
As of July 24, 2024 BLM has increased fire restrictions in Central California due to high fire
July 25, 2024: The Maria Fire is now 71 acres and is 45% contained.
Evacuation orders have been lifted.
July 24, 2024 at 2:45 PM: A fire has been reported next to a building on Hwy 49 in the Mariposa area.
Engines, dozers and aircraft are responding to the scene.
July 23, 2024 at 10:55 AM: Two firefighters are reportedly injured while working the Maria Fire in Mokelumne Hill.
The two are being walked off the hill to a waiting ambulance apparently.
July 23, 2024 at 7:45 AM: We just heard that a helicopter is now overhead the Maria fire.
They have also ordered 10 additional water tenders for assistance with this fire. It appears Hwy 26 is back open this morning. No CHP assigned.
As of today, July 21, 2024 President Biden will no longer be a candidate for re-election
July 21, 2024 at 11 AM: A collision has been reported involving a vehicle pulling a trailer at Hwy 12 and Hwy 26 at Toyon.
An ambulance is responding to the scene.
July 20, 2024 at 2:15 PM: A traffic collision has been reported on Campo Seco Road in Sonora.
Emergency personnel are responding. No injuries have been indicated.
On July 14, 2024 around 5:45 AM, Calaveras deputies responded to a report of a knife
July 20, 2024 at 7:30 AM: A car has struck a pole on Hwy 88 near Eggman Lane in Pioneer.
Minor injuries have been indicated.
On June 27, 2024 around 5:30 PM deputies responded to a domestic violence call
July 19, 2024 at 10:35 AM: A car fire has been reported on 8th Avenue in Jamestown.
Emergency fire personnel are responding.
July 18, 2024 at 4:30 PM: A jumper has been reported on the New Melones bridge on the Tuolumne County side.
Emergency personnel are responding to the scene.
July 18, 2024 at 11:45 AM: A fire is reported in one of the homeless camps up Hwy 108 in Tuolumne County.
Several engines have been dispatched to the scene. It is about 40' x 40' now.
July 17, 2024 at 11:55 AM: A motorcycle has reportedly crashed on Hwy 49 near Big Bar Road in Mokelumne Hill.
An ambulance is responding to the scene. The bike is in the roadway.
July 17, 2024 at 9:35 AM: A vehicle has reportedly struck a bicycle on El Paso Road near Henry in Escalon.
The bicycle rider did not survive the crash. Emergency personnel are at the scene.
July 16, 2024 at 12:30 PM: A traffic collision has been reported at Hwy 26 and Hwy 12 in Valley Springs.
An ambulance is responding. One vehicle was able to drive into C21 parking lot.
July 15, 2024 at 11:20 AM: A traffic collision has been reported on Hwy 4 at Anrey Court in Murphys.
It isn't yet known if there are injuries.
July 15, 2024 at 8:40 AM: A vehicle has reportedly spun out on Jack Tone Road at Lone Tree Road in the Farmington area.
Apparently a woman fell out of the car while it was spinning and is not laying in the middle of the roadway.
July 14, 2024 at 2:30 PM: A grass fire has been reported on High School Road in Jamestown.
Several engines and water tenders are responding.
With the City Administrator Rebecca Callen on paid administrative leave,
Calaveras County has just issued a Fire Weather Warning for our area, beginning July 12, 2024 at 8 PM to July 15, 2024 at 3 AM.
Isolated dry thunderstorms are forecast and strong outflow winds over the weekend are creating a RED FLAG warning for the entire western Sierra.
On June 6, 2024 the Calaveras Sheriff's office responded to a burglary call
She was 75 years old.
July 11, 2024 at 9:05 AM: A Calfire truck was reportedly involved in a traffic collision near the firehouse on Hwy 26 at Main Street in West Point.
No injuries have been indicated.
July 11, 2024 at 8:35 AM: A car has reportedly crashed just before the bridge on Algiers Road in Murphys.
No injuries have been indicated. Driver was apparently sleeping.
July 10, 2024 at 1:30 PM: A motorcycle has reportedly crashed while being chased by law enforcement on Blue Mountain Road at Lynn Boulevard in West Point.
No injuries have been indicated.
July 10, 2024 at 1:25 PM: A garbage truck reportedly backing into a car near Hwy 4 and Dunbar Road in Arnold.
No injuries have been indicated.
The Calaveras Sheriff has recovered a stolen tractor worth over $40,000 from a property in West Point.
The investigation showed it was stolen apparently by a rental company in the Sacramento area, but is ongoing. No arrests have yet been made.
July 9, 2024 at 2:35 PM: A multi-vehicle collision involving a semi truck has been reported on Hwy 49 at Fricot City Road in the San Andreas area.
An ambulance and other emergency vehicles are responding. At least 4 vehicles are involved. One vehicle is apparently a motorcycle.
July 9, 2024 at 1:40 PM: Power lines are resportedly down on the roadway at Boards Crossing Road and Gardner Flat Road.
PG&E is responding.
UPDATE: This is someones back yard on fire. Size around 5' x 5'. Now under control.
July 9, 2024 at 7:40 AM: A pickup has reportedly overturned several times on Hwy 4 at Horseshoe Lane in Copperopolis.
Apparently three vehicles were involved with possibly one person trapped inside a vehicle. An ambulance is responding to the scene.
In both the election in England and the one in France, the right wing extremist
July 8, 2024 at 10:25 AM: A car has reportedly run off MacKay Dam Road at Segale Road in Ebbetts Pass.
No injuries are indicated. A tow truck is responding.
On July 2, 2024 aroun 6:55 PM search and rescue were called to assist some hikers
July 8, 2024 at 8:05 A: A truck overturned and is in a barbed wire fence off Butte Mountain Road in the Jackson area.
No injuries have been indicaMted. A tow truck is responding.
July 7, 2024 at 1 PM: CHP has Hwy 49 closed at Industry in Martell due to a building fire in Martell.
Several engines are responding to the scene.
July 7, 2024 at 12:10 PM: A traffic collision has been reported on Hwy 108 near Lime Kiln Road in Tuolumne County.
Apparently it is not blocking the roadway.
July 7, 2024 at 12:05P: Garbage cans and trash have been reportedly dumped on Hwy 4 at Monge Ranch Road in Douglas Flat.
CHP is en route to the scene. Be extra cautious until it is cleaned off the roadway.
July 7, 2024 at 11:45 AM: A car has reportedly run off Obyrnes Ferry Road near the bridge in Copperopolis.
It isn't yet known if there are injuries.
On June 30, 2024 around 8:35 PM Calaveras deputies were dispatched to Little John Road
July 2, 2024 at 10:25 AM: A motorcycle has been reportedly struck by a vehicle on Hwy 49 at Red Hill Road outside Angels Camp.
An air ambulance has been dispatched to frogtown.
UPDATE: This is actually between two vehicles located on Hwy 49. The roadway is blocked.
July 2, 2024 at 9:50 AM: A car and motorcycle have reportedly crashed on Obyrnes Ferry Road at Black Creek Road in Copperopolis.
One fatality has been indicated. The roadway is blocked. The coroner is responding.
People are asking what happened to Rebecca Callen, who was considered to be
UPDATE: Fire is 1/4 acre in size at this time. Air tanker dispatched. CHP is enroute to assist with traffic in the area.
June 26, 2024 at 1 PM: A Marshal's vehicle, in pursuit of a suspect reportedly struck a school bus and is hanging over the embankment.
No injuries have been indicated..
June 26, 2024 at 11:30 AM: A traffic collision has been reported on Hwy 4 at Milton Road in the Milton area involvling two vehicles and a power pole.
An ambulance is responding. A telephone pole is laying on one vehicle. Holding traffic for PG&E.
You can see the big sign as you leave Murphys and all the way through Ebbetts Pass. NO FIREWORKS!!
Calfire will be control burning at the PAWS facility just outside San Andreas today and tomorrow.
Smoke will be seen in the area.
Yet another CLOSED SESSION meeting is being held at 2 PM today to discuss appointing an interim City Administrator.
Apparently they plan to come back into public session to announce their decision. Is anyone speaking up for Rebecca Callen????? Why is the City doing this??
June 25, 2024 at 1:25 PM: A black sports car reportedly has left Standard Road and struck a tree in Standard.
No injuries are indicated.
June 25, 2024 at 10:35 AM: A grass fire has been reported on Liberty Road outside Clements.
Several engines are responding to the scene.
June 25, 2024 at 9:35 AM: A traffic collision has been reported on Hwy 4 in Vallecito.
No injuries have been indicated.
There are three pretty good books to read explaining the extremist right
On June 29 and 30, 2024 Murphys Creek Theater is holding auditions for their next play The Cake.
By appointment only, contact the director at submissionsatmurphyscreektheatre.org.
June 23, 2024 at 1:45 PM: A Honda Civic has reportedly collided with a cattle truck on Fine Drive in the Linden area.
An ambulance is responding to the scene.
June 23, 2024 at 1:15 PM: A motorcycle has reportedly left the road and struck a tree on Burson Road and Carol Lane in Burson.
Major injuries have been indicated. An ambulance is responding to the scene.
June 23, 2024 at 12 Noon: A collision has been reported at Wylderidge and Heather in Forest Meadows.
It isn't yet known if there are injuries.
June 22, 2024 at 2:50 PM: A vehicle reportedly ran off Parrotts Ferry Road near Moaning Cave Road, hit several trees and has rolled over.
An ambulance and tow truck are reponding to the scene.
UPDATE: The June 22, 2024 at 2 PM: The Calaveras Rescue unit has been dispatched to New Melones reservoir.
A call that a possible drowning has occurred at the dam. Victim is on the boat and partially responsive at this time.
June 19, 2024 at 1:20 PM: A traffic collision has been reported on Hwy 4 at Vallecito Bypass Road in Vallecito.
One vehicle struck a tree. An air ambulance is responding to the scene. One car is on fire.
June 19, 2024 at 1:05 PM: A traffic collision has been reported on J59 in Jamestown.
An ambulance is responding to the scene.
June 19, 2024 at 11:20 AM: All evacuation orders have been lifted for residents of the Aero Fire in Copperopolis.
Hwy 4 is still closed at Poole Station Road, however.
As of 7 AM on June 19, 2024 the Aero Fire is 33% contained. It has not gained acreage since noon yesterday.
The fire came within feet of the Copperopolis Elementary School before they stopped it. Evacuations are still in effect, along with the closure of Hwy 4.
June 15, 2024 at 10:40 AM: A vehicle that is moving up Old Priest Grade towards Groveland is reportedly on fire.
Fire personnel is responding to the scene.
June 15, 2024: What is described as a training fire near Fowler Peak on Bear
On June 10, 2024 around 1 PM deputies were dispatched to a report of a boating
UPDATE: The ambulance has been cancelled. CHP indicates injuries are minor.
According to their annual report, Calfire of Tuolumne and Calaveras responded to 585 fires total in 2023.
We have requested the total for Calaveras County and will report it when we receive the information.
June 13, 2024 at 9:10 AM: A traffic collision has been reported on Main Street in Angels Camp near Ramorini Lane.
No injuries have been indicated. A tow truck is responding.
On June 8, 2024 Calaveras deputies were dispatched to the Moccasin campground at
On June 10, 2024 at 4 PM the Angels City Council will hold a special meeting with closed session to give evaluation of City Administrator.
The next item listed is to discipline/dismiss a public employee, followed by an interim appointment to the position.
June 9, 2024 at 10:55 AM: A collision has been reported on Hwy 49 in Mokelumne Hill.
No injuries have been indicated, but possible aggressive behavior from one of the drivers. CHP is responding.
UPDATE: Major injuries have resulted from this collision. Fire department is still
On May 29, 2024 around 10 PM Calaveras deputies say John Robert Blackwell (37)
Apparently Calfire made a decision to start a control burn of 157 acres at Big Trees
UPDATE: Not long after the tanker arrived the fire was brought under control.
Claudia Sheinbaum is also the first Jewish President Mexico has elected.
On May 29, 2024 Calaveras deputies arrested Jack Donal Martin (42) of San Andreas on E. St. Charles Street in
June 4, 2024 at 9:45 AM: A fire has been reported on Mountain Ranch Road at Sun Road in Mountain Ranch.
Fire personnel are responding.
June 4, 2024 at 8:55 AM: A car reportedly ran off the road and hit a fence on Railroad Flat Road and Jesus Maria Road in Railroad Flat.
Apparently the driver was avoiding striking a deer in the roadway. No injuries are indicated.
On May 24, 2024 at around 7:25 PM deputies responded to a home in the 3000 block of Ponderosa
As of June 5, 2024 permits are suspended until further notice. NO OUTDOOR BURNING
ALLOWED!!
The Mormon Church has been tied to Boy Scouts of America
On Sunday June 2 and Tuesday June 4, 2024 Calfire fill be control burning in the
May 29, 2024 at 1:05 PM: A head-on collision has been reported on Hwy 120 at Smith Station Road in Tuolumne County.
An ambulance is responding to the scene. Both lanes are blocked. One person is pinned in their vehicle.
May 28, 2024 at 1:20 PM: A collision involving a motorcycle has been reported on Hwy 49 at Jackson Gate Road in Martell.
Apparently the rider actually fell off his motorcycle, according to reporting party. An ambulance is responding to the scene.
May 28, 2024 at 9:30 AM: A traffic collision has been reported at Hwy 88 and Hwy 104 outside Martell.
One vehicle is off the roadway. An ambulance is responding to the scene.
May 27, 2024 at 10:30 AM: A traffic collision has been reported on Hwy 4 at Jack Tone Road just below Farmington.
An ambulance is responding for major injuries in this crash.
According to Calfire on May 27, 2024 they will be burning vegetation in the area of Hwy 4
May 22, 2024 at 10:40 AM: A fire has been reported at Hwy 108 and MiWuk Village Drive in Tuolumne County.
Fire personnel are responding to the scene.
A strange thing occured during the Calaveras County Fair and Frog Jump. The CHP website,
May 22, 2024 at 8:05 AM: A traffic collision has been reported on Hwy 26 at Hogan Dam Road outside Valley Springs.
Vehicles have stopped to assist. It isn't yet known about injuries.
May 15, 2024 at 7 AM: CHP is investigating an early morning crash involving a big rig and two cars at N. Duncan Road and Comstock Road in the Linden area.
Roadways are shut down in both directions due to rollover and pin in with at least one fatality.
May 12, 2024 at 11:15 AM: A large boulder has been reported on Hwy 88 near Kirkwood.
Cars are going into oncoming lane to get around. CHP is responding to the scene. Use extra caution in that area.
UPDATE at 10 AM: What deputy describes as the suspect is now apparently
May 10, 2024 at 11:40 AM: A head-on collision has been reported on Hwy 120 in Moccasin.
An ambulance is responding to the scene.
May 8, 2024 at 3 PM: A vehicle has run into the El Dorado Saving Bank on Hwy 49 in San Andreas.
Apparently this is not the first time this driver has had this happen. CHP is responding to the scene. No injuries have been indicated.
May 8, 2024 at 10 AM: A three vehicle collision has been reported on Hwy 108 and High School Road in Jamestown.
An ambulance and tow truck are responding to the scene.
May 5, 2024 at 8:30 AM: Caltrans is requiring chains on vehicles on Hwy 4 at Camp Connell this morning.
Drive carefully as the roads are slippery from last nights snowfall. Arnold got around 4 inches from the storm.
May 4, 2024 at 8:40 AM: A vehicle has run off Hwy 88 and down a bank into a creek near Kirkwood Meadows.
An air ambulance and fire personnel are trying to free the trapped person inside the vehicle. Be extra careful on the slick roadways today.
May 3, 2024 at 11:35 AM: A vehicle has run off Hwy 49 near Reynolds Ferry Road and into a ditch on its side.
An ambulance is responding to the scene.
It took a long time to figure out and count all of the homes burned in the big Santa Cruz Mountains Fire.
The final count is 911. Sad, but true. The redwoods are not as resistant to fire as some believed.
On April 26, 2024 Calaveras Sheriff deputies served a search warrant on a home on
April 29, 2024 at 8 AM: A fire has been reported at New Melones on the Calaveras County side.
Fire personnel are responding to the scene.
Peddler's Faire in Arnold Memorial Day Weekend
On May 25 and 26, 2024 the 50th Annual
April 8, 2024 at 12:15 PM: A traffic collision has been reported on Hwy 4 at Forest Meadows Drive in Murphys.
Two vehicles and a dog were involved. An ambulance is responding. The dog did not survive. Three vehicles are involved.
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April 6, 2024 at 11:10 AM: A boulder has been reported on Parrotts Ferry Road at Airola Road in Vallecito.
Be extra cautious in that area until it can be cleared.
The weather report is calling for yet another storm for Ebbetts Pass, with snow down to 2000'.
Drive carefully and keep warm. Summer is coming.
April 3, 2024 at 11:20 AM: A traffic collision has been reported on Hwy 16 at Welsh Pond Road outside Plymouth.
Two tow trucks are responding. An ambulance has been dispatched to the scene.
April 3, 2024 at 9:40 AM: A rock slide has been reported on Hwy 49 near Big Bar Road outside Mokelumne Hill.
Be extra cautious until Caltrans can remove the hazard.
March 29, 2024 at 2:45: An oak tree has reportedly fallen on hwy 49 at Fourths Crossing outside San Andreas.
Caltrans has been notified of the traffic hazard.
March 28, 2024 at 10:20 AM: A vehicle collision has been reported at Hwy 12 and Double Springs Road in Double Springs.
An ambulance is responding to the scene.
March 28, 2024 at 9:10 AM: Caltrans is requiring chains on vehicles driving on Hwy 4 above Cabbage Patch.
It is somewhat clear today, but be extra cautious and watch for icy conditions.
March 27, 2024 at 1:45 PM: A black cow has been reported on Hwy 49 near Tonzi Road in Sutter Creek.
Be extra cautious until CHP can locate the owner and clear the roadway.
March 27, 2024 at 1:40 PM: A collision has been reported on Skunk Ranch Road and Ponderosa Road in Murphys.
No injuries were indicated, but mirrors were wiped out.
March 27, 2024 at 9:15 AM: A new storm is apparently headed in our direction with storm warnings issued for 11 AM today through 11 AM March 28, 2024.
Be prepared if headed for the mountains. Chains will likely be required about 5000' on Hwy 4.
March 24, 2024 at 11:20 AM: A car has run off Boards Crossing Road in Dorrington. No injuries have been indicated.
A tow truck is responding to the area of Jug Handle Road.
March 24, 2024 at 8:50 AM: A vehicle has reportedly run off Hwy 4 at Golden Torch Drive in Arnold. It is snowing
March 20, 2024 at 4:35 PM: A traffic collision has been reported on Hwy 49 near Big Bar Road in Mokelumne Hill.
Three fire engines and an ambulance responded to the scene. Traffic is backed up on the curves.
Tucker Carlsen has been in Russia this week to interview Putin after his election, and to put the
After all the back and forth of Measure A's special sales tax, it appears to have passed. What does this mean for residents
The event will be held at the Diamond Bar Arena at 6055 Central Avenue in Ceres.
Animals will be available on a first come, first serve basis 9 to 5 each day. Preview is Thursday March 21, 2024 3-5 PM.
In the March 5, 2024 primary election the winners are:
Measure A Yes 5825 No 4355 Calaveras County now has an additional SALES TAX so that Calaveras Fire District in Mokelumne Hill can get more money!!
Supervisors: Tofanelli vs Tim Grant RUNOFF in District 1*
Folendorf in District 4
Autumn Andahl vs Trevor Wittke RUNOFF in District 2 *
* In the case of no candidate receiving over 50% of the vote, a runoff will be held in November between the top two candidates.
March 1, 2024: Caltrans is requiring chains on Hwy 4 at Cottage Springs this morning.
There is still no snow in Arnold, but later on the chain requirement is likely to move down the hill.
February 28, 2024 at 11:50 AM: A collison has been reported on Hwy 108 at Confidence Road in Twain Harte.
One vehicle is overturned. An ambulance is responding to the scene.
February 28, 2024 at 11:30 AM: Some type of fire has been reported on Big Trees Parkway above Arnold.
Fire personnel have been dispatched.