House Fire in Mountain Ranch

    November 29, 2024 at 9:50 AM:  A house fire has been reported on Mountain Ranch Road near Washington Street in Mountain Ranch.

   Several engines and water tenders are responding.

Fire at Tanwood Mobile Home Park

    On November 26, 2024 a mobile home was reportedly on fire in Avery.  Ebbetts Pass Fire responded as the home was fully engulfed. 

   They were able to bring the fire under control without additional engines. 

Calaveras Art display in San Andreas

 

Hwy 4 clear--no chains required to Bear Valley

   DRIVE CAREFULLY!!

Cows out on Dogtown Road

    November 27, 2024 at 7:40 AM:  There are cows reportedly out on Dogtown Road this morning.

   Some are attempting to jump the fence and got stuck on barbed wire.  CHP is responding.  

Chains required on Hwy 4

    November 26, 2024:  Caltrans is requiring chains on Hwy 4 at Cottage Springs this morning.

   Be extra careful as conditions on very slick. 

Another fire - in Groveland

     November 24, 2024 at 1:55 PM:  A fire has been reported on Ferretti Road in Groveland.

    Several engines are responding.

Fire in Murphys

    November 24, 2024 at 12:20 PM:  A vegetation fire has been reported on Appleblossom Drive in Murphys.

    Small fire, not advancing. One engine needed only.

This is Big Basin Redwoods State Park....NOW!

Since the big fire, the state is going to chew up or masticate (everything that is 8 inches or

Fire in Hathaway Pines

  UPDATE:  This fire was quickly extinguished.

61 years ago today....

 

We lost the one and only JFK

Fire on Hwy 49

    November 22, 2024 at 7:35 AM:  A fire has been reported on Hwy 49 at Red Hill Road outside Angels Camp.

   Several vehicles have stopped to watch.  Fire personnel are responding.

48 acre fire off Hwy 12

    Late on November 20, 2024 Calfire responded to a report of a grass fire at Hwy 12 and Briski Road outside San Andreas.

   The fire reached 48 acres before being brought under control.  It made the channel 3 news.

Snowing in Bear Valley

    November 21, 2024 at 7:40 AM:  Just checked the camera and it is now snowing in Bear Valley.

   Maybe they won't need the snow machines as much.  They aren't planning on opening November 29, 2024.

Grass fire in Copperopolis

   UPDATE:  Fire is 2 acres in size.  Those on scene

Collision on Hwy 49

   November 20, 2024 at 7:50 AM:  A traffic collision has been reported on Hwy 49 at Airport Road in San Andreas.

   A white bug truck and a black truck are involved. It isn't yet known if there are injuries.

Fire in Mokelumne Hill

   UPDATE: Fire is 1/4 acre in size, involving a large box.

Arrest at Burson Market

    On November 15, 2024 Calaveras deputies responded to a report of alleged felony Threats to intimidate a witness at the Burson Market.

   Tony James Soloman (46) of Campo Seco was booked into the Calaveras County Jail additionally for alleged Hit and Run and injuring a spouse or cohabitant. Three outstanding warrants had been issued. 

    

Assault with a Deadly Weapon in Arnold

   On November 17, 2024 at 1:35 AM Calaveras Sheriff deputies responded to a report of an alleged Assault with a Deadly Weapon.

   The Sheriff's report indicates is occurred on Manuel Road in Arnold. No other details are available.

Winter Storm Warning

    The weather bureau has just issued a storm weather warning for the western sierras tomorrow, likely in Ebbetts Pass.

    Starting Tuesday through Wednesday, snow is expected to reach 3000'. Be extra careful if on the raodways.

Collision in San Andreas

   November 18, 2024 at 10:40 AM:  A traffic collision has been reported on Gatewood Avenue in San Andreas.

   An ambulance is responding to the scene. 

Building struck on Hwy 4

    November 18, 2024 at 10:35 AM:  A building was reportedly struck by a vehicle on Hwy 4 near Henry Street in Arnold.

  Apparently the vehicle left the scene and it is now a hit and run collision.

Spirit of Winter at Frogtown

 

Beautiful Suki needs a home

 

Visit Suki at the Calaveras Animal Shelter
in San Andreas

Chains required on Hwy 4

    November 18, 2025:  Chains are required on Hwy 4 at Tamarack due to snow overnight.

    Always carry chains if headed for the resorts. Drive carefully.

Sheep on Southworth Road

    November 18, 2024 at 8:25 AM:  Several sheep are reportedly out on Southworth Road near Ospital Road in the Burson area.

   Use extra caution if in that area.

Fire in Standard

    November 17, 2024 at 1:45 PM:  A grass fire has been reported on Kelly Loop Road in the Standard area of Tuolumne County.

   Several engines and water tenders are responding.

Racism is a mental illness

 According to the WHO, racism is a delusional symptom of a psychotic disorder.

   It is considered very difficult to treat.

Chains required on Hwy 4

    November 15, 2024 at 8 AM:  Caltrans is requiring chains on Hwy 4 above Arnold due to the snow.

   It is snowing in Arnold, but not much is expected to accumulate.  Drive carefully.

Rollover on Fiddletown Road

    November  15, 2024 at 7:50 AM:  A Chevy Tahoe has reportedly rolled onto its side on Fiddletown Road in Fiddletown.

   An ambulance is responding to the scene.

Ebbetts Pass (Hwy 4) closed

    Hwy 4 (Ebbetts Pass) is now closed from Lake Alpine due to snow.

    No chain requirements yet on Hwy 4 in the Arnold area. 

Craft fair at Frogtown

 

Man dies in Calaveras Sheriff custody

   On Sunday November 10, 2024 at 8:06 PM, officers at the Calaveras County Jail found an unresponsive incarcerated male.

   Although life saving measures were attempted the inmate died. His name was Benjamin Nava (43) of Valley Springs. 

Cows on Dogtown Road

   November 13, 2024 at 10:30 AM:  Black cows are reportedly in the roadway on Dogtown Road outside Angels Camp.

   Be extra cautious until authorities can find the owner and clear the roadway.

West Point man arrested

    On November 12, 2024 Calaveras Sheriff deputies arrested Jordan Fox Peters (28) of West Point.

   Peters was booked into the Calaveras County Jail for allegedly Threatening with the Intent to Terrorize and being Prohibited from possessing ammunition, both felonies, along with other charges.

Collision on Hwy 4

 November 13, 2024 at 8 AM:  A traffic collision has been reported on Hwy 4 near Hunter Dam Road in Hathaway Pines.

   An ambulance is responding to the scene.

49ers win in last seconds

    The 49ers have won the November 10, 2024 game with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, but it was close.

    A field goal is the last three seconds made the score 23-20 Niners.

Overturned car on Hwy 108

       November 10, 2024 at 11:15 AM:  A car has reportedly overturned on Hwy 108 at Old Wards Ferry Road in Sonora.

   One person was pinned in their vehicle, but injuries are minor in this two vehicle involved collision.

Firarm arrest in Wallace

    On November 7, 2024 Calaveras Sheriff deputies arrested Kyle Reed Bracken (67) on Hwy 12 near Wallace.

   Bracken was booked into Calaveras County Jail for allegedly three felonies involved assault and possession of drugs with a firearm and being a felon in possession of a firearm.

Angels Camp to appoint City Administrator

    At their November 12, 2024 City Council meeting Angels Camp has appointing a new City Administrator on the Consent Agenda.

  How long that will last is hard to say. The City seems to have problems keeping good people in that position.

Take Newt home with you

 

You can visit this beautiful kitty at the San
Andreas animal services of Calaveras County

Calaveras Supervisors want another RAISE??

    At their November 12, 2024 board meeting, the Supervisor have on their agenda

New Fairfield Hotel on Calaveras Planning agenda

    On November 14, 2024 at 9 AM the Calaveras Planning Commission will hold a lengthy meeting
discussing the newly planned Fairfield Hotel in San Andreas.

   Owned by St. Charles Hospitality, the 79 room hotel is planned for Hwy 49 across from Treats store.

Car goes 200' down a ravine

   UPDATE: The roadway is now clear.

Gary Tofanelli wins another term as Supervisor

   District 1 has re-elected Gary Tofanelli for another 4 years as their Supervisor. 

  In District 2, Autumn Andahl was elected to replace Supervisor Garamendi, who is retiring.

Mokelumne Hill woman arrested

   On November 4, 2024 Calaveras deputies arrested Terry Sue Rueger (58) of Mokelumne Hill on Hwy 49 and Campo Seco Road.

   Rueger was booked on alleged DUI with bodily injury and DUI .08 with bodily injury, both felonies.

House fire in Glencoe

    November 7, 2024 at 3:40 PM:  A house fire has been reported on Independence Road in Glencoe.

   Several engines and water tenders are responding.

Firearm assault in Railroad Flat

   On November 1, 2024 Calaveras Sheriff deputies booked Margaret JoAnn Williams (60) of Railroad Flat into the Calaveras County Jail.

   Williams is alleged to have assaulted a person with a firearm and made threats using a firearm, both felonies.

Car over cliff on Parrotts Ferry Road

    November 6, 2024 at 4:30 PM:  A car has reportedly gone over the cliff on Parrotts Ferry Road near Porcina Way. An ambulance is responding to the scene.

   The car after crashing with another went around 300 yards down the cliff before stopping. Fire rescue is attempting to remove her from the car.

Collision on Hwy 4

   UPDATE at 11:50 AM:  Community Thrift says they have the collision on video.

President Donald J. Trump, 2024

 

Our 47th President. The only one to be a convicted felon
and still be elected President...

Have you voted???

 

Car fire in Valley Springs

    November 5, 2024 at 7:45 AM:  A car fire has been reported on Hwy 26 at Mangili Drive in Valley Springs.

   Calfire is responding to the scene.

Avery woman arrested

    On October 31, 2024 Calaveras Sheriff deputies arrested Megan Elizabeth Bortz (33) of Avery on Blagen Road in Arnold.

  Bortz was booked into the Calaveras County Jail for alleged infliction of corporal injury on a co-habitant and for misdemeanor exhibition of a deadly weapon other than a firearm.

House fire in Rancho Calaveras

    November 4, 2024 at 9:40 AM:  A house fire has been reported on Rippon Road in Rancho Calaveras.

   Several engines have been dispatched to the scene.

Trees blocking Murphys Grade Road

    November 4, 2024 at 9:25 AM:  In what appears to be a hit and run, several trees have been knocked down and a possible overturned vehicle have been reported on Murphys Grade Road near French Gulch Road.

   Some drivers have been trying to clear the roadway. CHP is en route to the scene.