According to USGS this was a false
Thursday, December 4, 2025
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Saturday, November 29, 2025
Collision at Post Office
November 29, 2025 at 10:15 AM: A vehicle has reportedly struck another vehicle in the Arnold Post Office parking lot on Blagen Road in Arnold.
No injuries have been indicated.
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
Toyota vs. rock wall
November 25, 2025 at 1:15 PM: A Toyota has reportedly struck the rock wall on Mountain Ranch Road and Rocky Road.
No injuries have been indicated.
Fire on Blagen Road
November 25, 2025 at 11:30 AM: A fire has been reported on Blagen Road in Arnold, across from the fire station.
It appears the fire was quickly controlled. CHP is responding to the scene. This may be a vehicle fire.
Sunday, November 23, 2025
Grass fire in Milton area
November 23, 2025 at 2:20 PM: A grass fire has been reported on Milton Road at Rock Creek Road in the Mil.ton area.
Several engines and water tenders are responding
Saturday, November 22, 2025
Collision in Rancho Calaveras
November 22, 2025 at 4:15 PM: A traffic collision has been reported on Hwy 26 at White Road in the Rancho Calaveras area.
An air ambulance is responding to the scene.
Friday, November 21, 2025
Stuck in casino elevator
November 21, 2025 at 11:05 AM: A person is reportedly stuck in an elevator at the Chicken Ranch Casino in Jamestown.
Emergency workers are responding to the scene.
Collision with tree on Hwy 26
November 21, 2025 at 9:15 AM: A vehicle has reportedly struck a tree on Hwy 26 at Lower Dorray Road in the Glencoe area.
An ambulance and fire are responding to the scene.
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Collision in San Andreas
November 18, 2025 at 8:45 AM: A traffic collision has been reported at Hwy 49 and Hwy 12 in San Andreas.
No injuries have been indicated.
Sunday, November 16, 2025
What a deal! Bear Valley pass...
Have you noticed on the Bear Valley website that 2025-26 ski passes for anyone 75+ are a real deal?
Only $10 for the season. If you are old enough and healthy enough you should go for it. It is snowing pretty hard up there right now. Beautiful!
Saturday, November 15, 2025
Another Big DC museum.....
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Off-road cart overturns
November 12, 2025 at 2:05 PM: An off-road cart has reportedly overturned at Hwy 4 and Monge Road in Douglas Flat.
It is not blocking the highway and there are no injuries.
Fire in Mountain Ranch
This fire was stopped at around 100' by 100'. The cause is under investigation. The photo is from PG&E.
Tuesday, November 11, 2025
Vehicle vs Pedestrian on Hwy 108
November 11, 2025 at 11:10 AM: A vehicle vs pedestrian has just been reported on Hwy 108 near Obyrnes Ferry Road in Tuolumne County.
An ambulance helicopter is responding to the scene.
Collision on Hwy 4
November 9, 2025 at 9:45 AM: A traffic collision has been reported on Hwy 4 near Stallion Way outside Angels Camp.
An ambulance is responding to the scene.
State Senator coming to Angels Camp
Marie Alvarado-Gil will hold office house at the Angels
Camp Firehouse on November 18, 2025 from 2-5 PM.
Sunday, November 9, 2025
Fire on Hwy 49
November 9, 2025 at 1:05 PM: A vegetation fire has been reported on Hwy 49 at Carol Kennedy Drive near the airport.
Many engines, aircraft and water tenders are responding to the scene.
Arnold Food Bank
The Arnold Food Bank is now located at Big Trees Bible Center on Blagen Road in Arnold.
It is open the first Thursday of each month from 8 AM to 11 AM.
Vehicle vs pedestrian in Murphys
November 9, 2025 at 12:15 PM: A vehicle has reportedly struck a pedestrian on Main Street in Murphys.
An ambulance is responding for a possible broken ankle.
Friday, November 7, 2025
Trump does his best to help????
Thursday, November 6, 2025
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
Massive fire and crash at UPS World Port
Airplane runs off runway
Monday, November 3, 2025
Watch for goats on Hwy 26
November 3, 2025 at 10:55 AM: Goats have been reported on Hwy 26 near Farris Drive in Rancho Calaveras.
Be extra cautious until CHP can locate the owners and clear the roadway.
Saturday, November 1, 2025
Cow running on Hwy 49
November 1, 2025 at 11 AM: A cow is reportedly running alongside Hwy 49 near Hwy 12 in San Andreas.
Be extra cautious until the owners can be located and the roadway cleared.
Thursday, October 30, 2025
Grass fire in Groveland
UPDATE: Apparently aircraft is negative. Fire knocked down at around 1/4 acre.
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
The Genocide of Palestinians in Gaza allowed to continue?
October 29, 2025: Israel continued to bomb Gaza during the night, killing 49 children and 20 women despite the supposed ceasefire?
How long will this be allowed to continue, this genocide of Palestinians by Israel (with US bombs)?
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Famous NYC deli creates special sandwich
We heard that Carnegie Deli, well-known for its creative sandwiches, many named for famous people, now has a new one.
Apparently the name of the sandwich is "Convict 47". It is made with white bread, is full of baloney, with Russian Dressing and a tiny pickle.
Monday, October 27, 2025
Dear Sentinel editor: Should women have reproductive rights?
Dear Editor:
I ask that question because if I leave all religions out of the question, I feel that nothing
Thursday, October 23, 2025
The White House....
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Monday, October 20, 2025
Traffic collision in Avery
October 20, 2025 at 11:55 AM: A traffic collision has been reported at Moran Road and Love Creek Road in Avery.
A car apparently swerved to miss another vehicle and ran into a tree. An ambulance is responding to the scene.
Sunday, October 19, 2025
Saturday, October 18, 2025
Collision near Chinese Camp
October 18, 2025 at 9:05 AM: A traffic collision has been reported at Hwy 120 and Sims Road near Chinese Camp and the SPI plant.
Two ambulances are responding to the scene.
Friday, October 17, 2025
Collision on Hwy 49
October 17, 2025 t 9:10 AM: A traffic collision has been reported on Hwy 49 at Deer Creek Road outside Angels Camp.
An ambulance is responding to the scene.
Thursday, October 16, 2025
Young Republicans learn from OLD Republicans...
It's pretty obvious that the written chat exposed by the Young Republican Club members
Friday, October 10, 2025
Thursday, October 9, 2025
Dear Editor: Watch out! Dangerous racists in area!!
Dear Editor of Sierra Sentinel: Warning!!
I have seen paid petition gatherers roaming around Ebbetts Pass, who may be some
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Arrested for allegedly starting Palisades Fire
Saturday, October 4, 2025
The TRUE Trump cult followers EXPOSE themselves
Just letting the public know that after we wrote the OPED on Charlie Kirk, we got the most filthy,
Monday, September 22, 2025
Sunday, September 21, 2025
Collision in San Andreas
September 21, 2025 at 12:55 PM: A traffic collision has been reported at Hwy 49 and Hwy 26 in San Andreas.
It isn't yet known if there are injuries.
Saturday, September 20, 2025
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Car fire on Hwy 49
September 17, 2025 at 3:15 PM: A car fire has been reported on Hwy 49 near Hwy 16 in Amador County.
It is not blocking the roadway. A tow truck and fire are responding.
Collision at Camanche
September 17, 2025 at 12 Noon: A traffic collision has been reported on Camanche Blvd at Lake Camanche.
Minor injuries are indicated. Major front end damage requires tow truck.
Tuesday, September 16, 2025
Collision on Hwy 4 in Arnold
September 16, 2025 at 3:45 PM: A traffic collision has been reported on Hwy 4 at Lakemont Drive in Arnold.
One vehicle was pulling a trailer. No injuries have been indicated. Tow trucks are responding.
Saturday, September 13, 2025
Landrover on fire
September 13, 2025 at 12 Noon: A Landrover has been reported on fire on Hwy 4 in Copperopolis.
Fire and a tow truck are responding to the scene. No injuries have been indicated.
In the name of PEACE, Trump made a statement...
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| Is Trump obsessessed with this idea of becoming like President Obama? |
He said "we just have to beat the hell out of radical left lunatics". Now, that should get him on the list
for the long sought after Nobel Peace Prize!
Friday, September 12, 2025
Tuesday, September 9, 2025
Collision in San Andreas
September 9, 2025 at 12:10 PM: Two cars have reportedly collided at Hwy 49 and Poole Station Road in San Andreas.
It isn't yet known if there are any injuries.
Monday, September 8, 2025
Car runs off Hwy 26
September 8, 2025 at 2:35 PM: A car has reportedly run off Hwy 26 at Hagen Road in Rancho Calaveras.
It isn't known if there are injuries.
Sunday, September 7, 2025
Fire in Dorrington contained at 1/4 acre
September 7, 2025 at 12:45 AM: A fire was reported on Boards Crossing Road just east of Sierra Parkway in Dorrington.
The fire department quickly contained the fire at 1/4 acre. Water tenders were dispatched to the scene. The cause has not been indicated.
Friday, September 5, 2025
Big THANK YOU to FOCAS....
During the evacuations due to the lightning fires in Calaveras, people brought their animals with them for safety.
A big thank you goes to the people who volunteered from Friends of Calaveras Animal Services (FOCAS) for all their help taking care of the animals who needed it.
Thursday, September 4, 2025
Six Mile fire only adds 5 acres
September 4, 2025 at 4:20 PM; As of noon today the Six Mile fire is 605 acres, which means it only added 5 more acres and is 20% contained.
Good news!! Also known as the 2/7 fire.
Fire engine overturns
UPDATE: Hwy 49 was closed for recovery and clean-up. It is now reopened.
September 4, 2025 @ 11 AM: Cal fire reports that one of its engines has
Dear Editor: I'm just going to say it!
Editor:
I've been frustrated and angry over what I see happening
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
Six Mile Road fire in Murphys
According to the Calfire log, the Six Mile Road Fire, also known at the
Tuesday, September 2, 2025
Fire on Six Mile Road in Murphys -- Hwy 4 closed
UPDATE: Hwy 4 is open.
UPDATE: As of 4:40 PM this fire is 500 acres and growing.
UPDATE: Parts of Murphys and Vallecito have been
Two more fires in Calaveras County
September 2, 2025 at 12:30 PM: Two more lightning caused fires have been reported in Calaveras County.
One is on Hwy 12 at Toyon in Valley Springs and one is on Hwy 4 at Redhill Road in Angels Camp. The fire departments are keeping busy today.
Raining in Arnold
September 2, 2025 at 10:10 AM: The rain is coming down in the Arnold area.
Be careful if on the roadway as it will be slippery.
Smoke causes car to run off Hwy 4
September 2, 2025 at 10:05 AM: The heavy smoke has reportedly caused a car to run off Hwy 4 at Telegraph in Copperopolis.
No injuries have been indicated, but a tow truck is responding.
Car vs tree in Mountain Ranch
September 2, 2025 at 9:45 AM: A car has reportedly struck a tree on Mountain Ranch Road near Michel Road in Mountain Ranch.
An ambulance is responding to the location.
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
Evacuations at senior living center
A fire was reported on August 27, 2025 at around 10:30 AM at Foothill Village in Angels Camp.
All residents were evacuated. The fire was contained to one small room. One person was transported to the hospital. The sprinklers was activated.
Tuesday, August 26, 2025
Burglary suspects arrested
On August 22, 2025 deputies from Calaveras Sheriff's office responded to a burglary in
Major injury crash on Hwy 26
Auguat 26, 2025 at 7:30 PM: A head-on crash has been reported on Hwy 26 near Shelley Road outside of Jenny Lind.
Two minivans are apparently involved. An ambulance is responding for major injuries. Hwy 26 is blocked.
Monday, August 25, 2025
Watch for Wasps
We've heard a lot of complaints about the wasps this summer, but this morning we understand that one person was actually attacked.
While walking on Shoshone Drive in Big Trees Village the person only got away after more than 15 stings. Good thing they were not allergic. Be cautious!
Head-on collision on Hwy 26
August 23, 2025 at 2:30 PM: A head-on traffic collision has been reported on Hwy 26 at Warren Road in Rancho Calaveras.
One person has apparently died from injuries. The trailer with the boat on board is demolished.
Saturday, August 23, 2025
Governor Newsom is correct...
Yesterday Governor Newsom gave an interview where he started exacted how we all should feel about the right wing Nazi like takeover.
He said we need to "punch the sons of b****** right in the mouth. Democrats have been playing civility toward GOP since the early 2000's and it needs to stop. FLIGHT or FIGHT?
Thursday, August 21, 2025
Smoke from Coyote Fire in Ebbetts Pass
August 21, 2025: The Coyote Fire has burned over 600 acres near Volcano in Amador County.
Smoke is driftingt over Ebbetts Pass. This fire is very near the Caldor Fire of 2021.
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
Tuesday, August 19, 2025
Letter to Editor: Vacation Rentals
Dear Editor:
On July 24, 2025 Calaveras County Planning Director Bret Sampson reported to the Planning Commission that a new ordinance
Monday, August 18, 2025
Fire in Ione
August 18, 2025 at 2:30 PM: A fire has been reported at Hwy 104 and Hwy 124 in Ione, near the Calfire Academy.
Hwy 104 is shut down at Sutter. Be cautious if in that area.
Sunday, August 17, 2025
Vehicle high-centered on Hwy 49
August 17, 2025 at 11:50 AM: A vehicle is causing a hazard on Hwy 49 at Del Orto Road in Mokelumne Hill, in front of TNT Fireworks.
The vehicle is high-cenered on the divider strip. A tow truck is responding. Be cautious if headed in that direction.
Saturday, August 16, 2025
Fatal Rollover on Hwy 12
August 16, 2025 at 10:30 AM: A vehicle has reportedly rolled over several times in a collision on Hwy 12 at Burson Road in Burson.
The vehicle is now in a field. At least one person died at the scene. An ambulance is responding.
Friday, August 15, 2025
Collision with fire in San Andreas
August 15, 2025 at 11 AM: A traffic collision has been reported on Hwy 12 near Central Hill Road outside San Andreas.
The fire department arrived and put out the fire. One report states there could be a Calfire truck involved. An ambulance is responding.
Thursday, August 14, 2025
Tuesday, August 12, 2025
Traffic collision in Arnold
August 12, 2025 at 12:55 PM: A traffic collision has been reported on Hwy 4 at Cedar Lane in Arnold between a Subaru and a KIA.
No injuries have been indicated.
Rollover at Lake Camanche
August 12, 2025 at 7:40 AM: A vehicle has reportedly rolled over into a ditch off of Camanche Blvd at Lake Camanche.
Debris is all over the roadway. An ambulance is responding.
Monday, August 11, 2025
Motorhome fire at Camanche
August 11, 2025 at 1:40 PM: A motorhome has been reported on fire on Camanche Blvd at Camanche Reservoir.
Several engines are responding to the scene.
Tiger Fire scared West Point
The Tiger Fire in Amador county, was so close to the Calaveras County line, that
Sunday, August 10, 2025
Arrest for theft of elderly dependent
On August 6, 2025 Calaveras Sheriff deputies arrested Stephanie Lynn Aragon (53) of West Point on
Saturday, August 2, 2025
Thursday, July 31, 2025
Are you smart enough to realize....
...that Trumps tariffs he says are on another country are really taxes he's imposing on us.
Think about it!! No other country pays the tariff. We, American citizens pay!!! Why do you think he calls his supporters STUPID?
Saturday, July 26, 2025
Car crash in Hwy 88
July 26, 2025 at 11 AM: A traffic collision has been reported on Hwy 88 at Meadow Vista Road in Amador County.
One vehicle is 150' off the roadway. An ambulance is responding to the scene.
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
Collision in San Andreas
July 23, 2025 at 12:20 PM: A collision has been reported on Hwy 49 at Mountain Ranch Road in San Andreas.
CHP has not yet arrived and it isn't known if there are injuries.
Monday, July 21, 2025
Saturday, July 19, 2025
Fire in Sonora
July 19, 2025 at 1:50 PM: A vegetation fire has been reported at Jury Ranch Road and Outback Drive in Sonora.
So far 40 acres have burned. There is no containment on this fire that we know of.
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
Trump says.....
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Saturday, July 5, 2025
New political party--America Party
As Elon Musk promised if the GOP passed the horrid bill, he would start his own political
Hwy 4 closed in Arnold
July 5, 2025 at 9 AM: CHP has now closed Hwy 4 at Country Club Road in Arnold.
This is for the 4th of July parade. The roadway will reopen at noon.
Friday, July 4, 2025
Fortunately Big Trees fire stopped
July 3, 2025: The fire that started near a campground at Big Trees State Park was
Saturday, June 28, 2025
Fire on Old Gulch Road
June 27, 2025 at 5 PM: A fire on Old Gulch Road has been reported in San Andreas. It was apparently started from a vehicle that pulled over.
Air and grand resources responded. The fire was controlled at aound 5 acres.
Thursday, June 26, 2025
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Dog at Pardee Dam
June 25, 2025 at 9:45 AM: A large white dog has been reported on Pardee Dam Road at Pardee Dam.
The dog is limping per the caller. CHP is en route to the area.
Tuesday, June 24, 2025
Monday, June 23, 2025
Salmon jumping in Alaska
To see them live, just go to
Sunday, June 22, 2025
Shameful TACO President
Were you as shocked as we were to see that Trump and his wife had President Kennedy's Rose Garden bulldozed?
He plans to pave it over. Sickening, isn't it!
U.S. declares war on Iran?
There isn't much question that the U.S. has attacked Iran and that Iran has vowed to get even.
Was this a declaration of war on Iran. It sure seems like it was. It made Israel happy.
Monday, June 16, 2025
Collision on Moran Road
June 16, 2025 at 7 AM: A collision has been reported on Moran Road near the Avery Hotel in Avery.
Apparently someone is out of the vehicle with a handgun and there is ammunition inside the vehicle. Authorities are enroute to the scene.
Sunday, June 15, 2025
Friday, June 13, 2025
Fire at Hogan
June 13, 2025 at 11:15 AM: A grass fire has been reported at New Hogan Reservoir in Valley Springs.
Several engines and water tenders are responding.
Thursday, June 12, 2025
Solo vehicle down embankment near Lake Alpine
June 12, 2025 at 3 PM: A vehicle has reportedly run off Hwy 4 near Hwy 207 in the Lake Alpine area and gone down the embankment.
A tow truck is responding to the scene. It isn't known if there are injuries.
Car rear-ends parked semi
June 12, 2025 at 7:40 AM: A small car has struck the rear of a parked semi truck on Fricot CIty Road.
No injuries have been indicated.
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
Fire in Sonora
June 10, 2025 at 12:45 PM: A fire has been reported behind the Walmart on Hwy 108 in Sonora.
Several engines, aircraft and water tenders are responding.
Saturday, June 7, 2025
Vehicle fire on Camanche Parkway
June 7, 2025 at 4:15 PM: A vehicle fire has been reported on Camanche Parkway near Burson Road.
Several engines have been dispatched to the scene.
Motorcycle collision on Murphys Grade Road
June 7, 2025 at 12:50 PM: A motorcycle collision has been reported on Murphys Grade Road near French Gulch Road.
There is debris in the roadway. A tow truck is responding. Injuries are indicated as minor.
Collision in Copperopolis
June 7, 2025 at 10:45 AM: A vehicle reportedly ran off Copper Cove Drive near Cheyenne Drive in Copperoplis and went down the embankment.
An ambulance is responding to the scene.
Friday, June 6, 2025
Hwy 49 has one lane blocked
June 6, 2025 at 9 AM: A semi truck is partly off the roadway and blocking Hwy 49 in the Tuttletown area.
CHP is directing traffic one way until cleared.
Overturned log truck
May 6, 2025 at 7:35 AM: An overturned logging truck has been reported on Hwy 26 in Glencoe.
The roadway is blocked and may continue to be blocked for some time.
Thursday, June 5, 2025
Elon Musk drops the big BOMB!
Apparently Musk is continuing to get angrier with Trump and now he has dropped the biggest bomb
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
Power returns to Arnold
June 4, 2025 at 10:45 AM: Power was out for around two hours and just now returned to the Arnold area.
We arent' sure what caused the outage, although someone said it was a blown transformer.
BIg rig collision in Jamestown
June 4, 2025 at 7:50 AM: A big rig has reportedly collided with a car at Obyrnes Ferry Road and Hwy 108 in Jamestown.
No injuries have been indicated. One lane is blocked.
Tuesday, June 3, 2025
Bald Mountain Road fire...
UPDATE: We can find no record of this fire this morning. Even the PIO in San Andreas says she has no record.
Sunday, June 1, 2025
Car vs pole on Hwy 4
June 1, 2025 @ 9 AM: A traffic collision has been reported on Hwy 4 near Hunter Dam Road in Avery where a vehicle struck
Saturday, May 31, 2025
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Major injury collision on Hwy 12
May 28, 2025 at 12:25 PM: A collision has been reported on Hwy 12 at Central Hill outside San Andreas.
A truck pulling a trailer overturned. Major injuries are indicated. An ambulance is responding. Three CHP are at the scene.
Control burn at New Hogan
On May 30, 2025 Calfire will conduct a control burn of grasses around New Hogan in Valley Springs.
Approximately 12 acres will be cleared in that area.
Cement spill on Hwy 108
May 28, 2025 at 10 AM: A cement truck has reportedly dumped a lot of cement on Hwy 108 at Obyrnes Ferry Road in Jamestown.
County roads and Caltrans have been notified.
Fire in Sonora
May 28, 2025 at 10 AM: A grass fire has been reported on Hwy 108 at Chicken Ranch Road in Sonora.
Fire personnel are responding to the scene.
Monday, May 26, 2025
Collision in Copperopolis
May 26, 2025 at 12:45 PM: A silver KIA and a black Toyota have reportedly collided on Feather Drive near the Rocket Gas Station.
No injuries have been indicated. A tow truck is responding.
Sunday, May 25, 2025
Calfire burning in Burson
On May 27-29, 2025 Calfire will be conduting a control burn in the Burson area.
This will be near Camanche Parkway and Patterson Road.
Saturday, May 24, 2025
Collision in Copperopolis
May 24, 2025 at 8:15 AM: A traffic collision has been reported on Reeds Turnpike near Main Street in Copperopolis.
An ambulance is responding to the scene. One vehicle has front axle damage.
Friday, May 23, 2025
Collision in Jenny Lind
May 23. 2025 at 3:45 PM: A collision has been reported at Milton Road and Jenny Lind Road in Jenny Lind.
Both lanes are blocked an ambulance is responding to the scene.
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Investigation into shooting death of student
A Bret Harte
Angels Camp doesn't want MORE taxes
Mark Twain Elementary School District attempted to get a parcel tax added to residents to aid the school district with Measure A.
It needed a 2/3 approval and did not succed. Guess Angels Camp doesn't want more taxes.
Monday, May 19, 2025
Toyota overturned outside Valley Springs
May 19, 2025 at 4:20 PM: A Toyota RV4 is reportedly overturned into the drainage ditch at Messing Road and Wilke Road outside Valley Springs.
An ambulance is responding to the scene.
Collision on Hwy 49
May 19, 2025 at 1:55 PM: A collision has been reported on Hwy 49 and Union Mine Road just outside San Andreas.
An ambulance is responding. Apparently there is
Burning Suspended in Calaveras
As of May 19, 2025 all burning is suspended in Calaveras County 3500' and below.
Fire danger is way too high!!
Thursday, May 15, 2025
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Crash in Arnold
May 13, 2025 at 11:45 AM: A car struck a tree on Hwy 4 near Shirewood Drive in Arnold.
A baby is reportedly crying locked inside the car. Emergency vehicles are resonding to the scene.



























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