Fire in Mountain Ranch

   UPDATE:  The fire is now around 20 acres with 0 containment.

Major collision in Jenny Lind

    August 19, 2026 at 3:35 PM:  A traffic collision has been reported on Jenny Lind Road and Kirby St. in Rancho Calaveras.

   Major injuries have been indicated and an ambulance is responding. 

Fire near White Pines

     August 12, 2026 at 4:15 PM:  A breakout fire by USFS was reported at around 11;30 AM this morning. 

    The smoke is surrounding Arnold. We have no other details at this time.

Good news! Gann Fire now 40% contained

    As of August 7, 2026 Calfire reports that the Gann Fire is now 40% contained at 10,374 acres.

    They credit large backfires for clearing out brush to slow the fires movement.  It came right to the edge but did not cross the narrow end of Hogan.

Arrest for Gann Fire

    August 6, 2026:  Calfire has reportedly arrested Herbert Wayne Smith (65) of Valley Springs for

Collision at Camanche

    August 5, 2026 at 11:50 AM:  A traffic collision has been reported at Hwy 12 and Petross Street near Lake Camanche.

   An ambulance is responding to the scene.

Gann Fire burns homes, doubles in size

    UPDATE:  Total acreage as of  August 5, 2026 at 11 AM is

Gann Fire now 3000 acres

  UPDATE:  As of 12:30 PM in 100 degree heat the fire has grown to

Fire near Hogan Reservoir

    As of August 4, 2026 at 7 PM CalFire has the Gann Fire, which was reported around 5:30 PM

Solo collision off Appaloosa

    August 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM:  A solo vehicle has reportedly run off Appaloosa Road near Pinto Road and gone down the embankment outside Angels Camp.

   CHP just posted no injuries indicated in this crash,

Motorcycle Collision in Arnold

   July 30, 2026 at 1 PM:  A motorcycle collision has been reported on Lilac Drive and Alder Street in Arnold.

   An ambulance is responding to the scene.

OPED!! What kind of neighbors do you have?

    If you buried your old dog who passed away where only one neighbor could possible watch,

Arrest for Dove Fire

    July 28, 2026:  As of this morning the Dove Fire in the Jamestown area has destroyed over 200 acres. Thanks to tips from the public the suspect has been arrested.

   Jacob William Hoskins (30) of Sonora is in custody for Recklessly causing a fire. No report yet on structures that may have been lost.

What a beauty! This is Asher!

 

Visit Asher at the Calaveras Animal Shelter
San Andreas! Better hurry if you want this one!

Crash on Hwy 49

    July 19, 2026 at 8:30 AM:  A traffic collision has been reported on Hwy 49 at the 13 curves near Big Bar Road in Mokelumne Hill.

   An ambulance and two truck are responding. The roadway is blocked.

Harley vs asphalt truck

    July 15, 2026 at 12 Noon:  A Harley Davidson apparently collided with an asphalt truck on Simpson at Ridge Road in Mokelumne Hill.

   An ambulance and two truck are responding. Some asphalt reportedly spilled.

Vehicle fire in Railroad Flat

   UPDATE:  1/10 of an acre of grass was also burned before

AHHH...that wonderful fresh air

    July 13, 2026:  Your first step outside this morning will greet you with that just rained aroma of fresh damp forest.

   Yes, it rained last night in Ebbetts Pass.  A little every night would be just right.

PAWS fire stopped

     July 10, 2026 at 1:30 PM:  The PAWS fire on private property

Downhill traffic slow

July 5, 2026 at 1:30 PM:  Traffic headed home after a weekend and the 4th in the mountains are finding it backed up above Murphys on Hwy 4.

   CHP is directing traffic to try and ease the problem.  Drive carefully.

Grass fire in Copperopolis

    July 2, 2026 at 7:20 AM:  A grass fire has been reoported on Bridlewood Lane in Copperopolis.

    Multiple engines, watertenders, dozenrs and air have been dispatched.

Collision in Copperopolis

    June 29, 2026 at 9:50 AM:  A traffic collision has been reported on Little John in Copperopolis.

   An ambulance is responding to the scene.

Collision in Rancho Calaveras

     June 29, 2026 at 10:40 AM:  An elderly person ran a truck off the roadway and into a pole on Baldwin Street in Rancho Calaveras.

    An ambulance is responding to the scene.

Fire in Sonora

    June 27, 2026 at 2:45 PM:  A grass fire has been reported on Lime Kiln Road at Jacobs Road in Sonora.

    Engines, air, water tenders and dozers have been dispatched to the area.

Grass fire in Milton area

   UPDATE:  Approximately

ALL FIREWORKS PROHIBITED

    June 26, 2026 :  Reminder from Calfire, that all fireworks are prohibited

Possible death reported in Wallace campground

    June 26, 2026 at 11:15 AM:  Fire personnel are responding to a call of a possible death at a campground in Wallace.

   Emergency personnel are responding.

Fire in Twain Harte area

UPDATE at 1:25 PM:  Forward progress has been stopped on this fire.   

UPDATE at 11:20 AM:  Several

Control burn at Fowler Peak

    Calfire plans a control burn of the Fowler Peak area of Bear Mountain on Wednesday, June 24, 2026.

    There could be smoke in the Copperopolis and Angels Camp areas during the burning.

Car runs off road in Mountain Ranch

    June 21, 2026 at 12:50 PM:  A traffic collision has been reported on Railroad Flat Road at Emigrant Trail in Mountain Ranch.

   One vehicle is off the roadway. A tow truck is responding. It isn't known if there are injuries. 

Dollar General truck stuck on bridge

    June 19, 2026 at 12:30 PM:  A Dollar General truck is stuck on the bridge on

Letter to the Editor: Kindness of strangers

     Dear Editor:

    Jon Roth is an ace!  He rescued me outside of Arnold - flat tire - on the side of Hwy 4 and with an ear to ear grin, drove the spare to the tire shop for air,

Angels

    Did you know that angels have been around since way before any religions were organized. 

    They are not just

NO BURNING ALLOWED!!!

   As of June 12, 2026 there is no burning allowed in Calaveras or Tuolumne counties due to increased fire danger.

   Even with a permit do not burn.  We don't want any fires in our area!!

Fire at Lake Camanche

    On June 10, 2026 a fire started near where Calfire had been clearing at Lake Camanche.

    The fire burned 46 acres so far and is now 45% contained.

Collision in Rancho Calaveras

    June 10, 2026 at 7:30 AM:  Two cars have reportedly collided and ended up in the ditch on Hwy 26 at Silver Rapids in Rancho Calaveras.

   It isn't known if there are injuries. A tow truck is responding.

Car vs pole in Fiddletown

    June 7, 2026 at 10:45 AM:  A vehicle reportedly struck a pole on Fiddletown Road in Fiddletown.

    The vehicle is blocking the roadway, a person is sitting in the middle of the road. An ambulance is responding. 

Overturned portable building in San Andreas

    June 4, 2026 at 10 AM:  An overturned portable trailer has been reported on Rocky Road and Old Gulch Road in San Andreas.

   A crane may be necessary to move it out of the roadway.

Logging truck crashes on Hwy 4

   UPDATE:  Roadway has been cleared.

Did Clyde Clapp beat Stopper in District 5 Supervisor race?

    June 3, 2026 at 11:30 AM:  If all the votes are in for the District 5 Supervisor election, there was kind of a surprise in store.

   Clapp came in 1st, with Guidice and Stopper following.  No one got 50% so there will be a run off in November between the top two, Clapp and Guidice.   Stopper will be out of a job.       

Cement truck blocking Hwy 4

      June 2, 2026 at 1:45 PM:  A cement truck is reportedly blocking traffic on Hwy 4 at Telegraph in Copperopolis.

    Traffic is backing up and are unable to pass. CHP has been notified.

Fire at Lake Camanche

    June 2, 2026 at 10:30 AM:  A grass fire has been reported on Wade Lane at Lake Camanche.

    Calfire is at the site.

    

Calfire to control burn at PAWS

    On June 4 and 5, 2026 Calfire plans to control burn over 100 acres at PAWS refuge in San Andreas.

    You will see smoke on Thursday and Friday as a result.

Memorial Day Weekend

 

No burning Avery or below

     Calfire has ordered that there be no more burning  even with a permit, below 3500' elevation.

     That means anywhere below Avery is now a non burn area, regardless of permit. There is good reason, as everything is getting very dry already.

Who is FOCAS (Friends of Calaveras Animal Services)

 

VOTE Mahan for Governor

 

Burn permits required in Calaveras

As of May 1, 2026, Calfire is requiring burn permits in Calaveras County.

  Go to your local Calfire office to apply. 

Come taste the chili

 

 

Another assassination attempt

Allen has at least 2 degrees from
colleges in California

    A man from California, Cole Tomas Allen (31) apparently charged the security that was

Ragin Cajun

 

Chains required on Hwy 4

    April 21, 2026 at 8:45 AM:  Caltrans is requiring chains on all non 4 wheel drive vehicles at Cabbage Patch on Hwy 4.

   Drive carefully if headed for the mountains. The snow is really coming down at Bear Valley, although they are closed for the season.

TAE and missing and dead scientists linked?

  TAE is intricately integrated with the laboratories of nearly all the scientists who have died or disappeared recently. Is something sinister happening

Vehicle stuck on gravestones

    April 18, 2026 at 4 PM;  A car has run off Church Hill Road and into the cemetery in San Andreas, where it is now stuck over the top of gravestones.

  It isn't yet known if there are any injuries. A tow truck is responding to try and free the car.

No. 11 Amy Eskridge?? Trump!!

    The scientist who had reported that she was in fear for her life was found dead from what they believed at the time was a self-inflicted

Collision on Hwy 12

    April 17, 2026 at 7:20 AM:  A two car collision has been reported on Hwy 12 at Central Hill outside San Andreas.

   An ambulance is responding to the scene.

...and then there were 10?

    It seems that the number of top scientists who worked with Genl McCaslan has grown to 10.

    Steven Garcia is missing in the same way as McCasland and others, without a trace. Just like Nancy Guthrie?

Chains required at Camp Connell

     April 13, 2026 at 8:25 AM:  Caltrans is requiring chains on vehicles driving on Hwy 4 at Camp Connell this morning.

   Drive carefully if you come to visit the snow. Its beautiful, but icy.

Winter Storm Warning

    A winter storm warning has been issued on April 9 until April 12 by the National

Fire reported in Double Springs

    April 6, 2026 at 1:50 PM:  A fire has been reported on Hwy 26 at Double Springs Road in the Double Springs area.

   Fire personnel are responding to the scene.

Grass fire in Mountain Ranch

     April 6, 2026 at 1:15 PM:  A grass fire has been reported on Spring Lake Road in Mountain Ranch.

    Several engines are responding to the scene.

PG&E reducing fire risk?

   After so many PG&E caused fires in California, PG&E arrived at a decision to mitigate

You need a kitty!!

 

Happy Bunny Day!!

 

Ragin Cajun

 

Head-on crash on Hwy 49

    March 30, 2026 at 3PM:  A head-on vehicle collision has been reported on Hwy 49 near Big Bar Road outside Mokelumne Hill.

   Three vehicles are involved. An ambulance is responding to the scene.

Forget the UFO's--Search TAE and Trump

   And then search McCasland, Monica Reza, Carl Guillair, Nino Loureiro, Jacob, Prichard, wife Jaymee, 

Jason Thomas,

Motorcycle vs truck on Hwy 88

    March 29, 2026 at 2 PM:  CHP is at the scene of a reported collision of a motorcycl and a truck pulling a horse trailer on Hwy 88 at Previtali Road in Jackson.

   The rider is being flown out with major injuries. Both lanes of Hwy 88 are blocked.

Why did Trump suddenly go to war with Iran?

    Its pretty obvious that Trump had a very good reason to want to attack Iran at the time he did.

    He wanted, in
my opinion, to get the publics attention off of McCasland, Epstein and Guthrie.  WHY???

Rollover on Hwy 108

    March 26, 2026 at 8 AM:  A vehicle has reportedly rolled over down the embankment off Hwy 108 near Tulloch Dam Road in Tuolumne County.

    An ambulance is responding to the scene.  Major injuries have been indicated.

   

   

Did you wear your green?

 

Fire in Mokelumne Hill

    March 17, 2026 at 1:40 PM:  A small grass fire has been reported in Mokelumne Hill.

    This was apparently due to an escaped burn pile.  Fire personnel are responding to the scene.

Free Rabies Clinic

 

Make up studio at Pentagon

    Is it true that Sec. of War Pete Hegseth had a full makeup studio built at the Pentagon?  Is it true that he bans photos of himself that don't look just right?

   People in Australia call him a

Alexander Butterfield died

   Who was Alexander Butterfield. Well, just one of the bravest men of the 20th century.

   He is the White House aide,

Savannah Guthrie...see the truth!!

    REVENGE--POLITICAL REVENGE!!!!

Car vs embankment in San Andreas

    March 5, 2026 at 9:50 AM:  A small blue car reportedly ran off Hwy 49 near Gold Strike Road and hit the embankment in San Andreas.

   An ambulance is responding to the scene.

Ebbetts Pass Property Owners Council ZOOMed!

    At 9:30 AM on March 4, 2026 a ZOOM meeing was held by EPPOC (Ebbetts Pass Property Owners Council), regarding the disaster

Tow truck in collision in Jamestown

    March 3, 2026 at 3:35 PM:  A tow truck has reportedly collided with another truck at Obyrnes Ferry Road and Hwy 108 in Jamestown.

   The tow truck has multi vehicles. An ambulance is responding to the scene.  An off duty nurse stopped to assist.

Adopt this beautiful baby....

 

This is Yokon. Visit the Calaveras Animal Services in San Andreas!

Celtic Faire

 

March 6-8, 2026 at Frogtown

OP ED: What would Iran bomb 1st???

     Those concerned about the bombings in Iran are very concerned about retaliation, even here in the U.S.

    Do you agree that possible targets could be the two most important place in the country,  Mara Lago and Trump Tower?

Camping in Arizona

 

The Guthrie case has press from around the world
camped on Nancy Guthries street in Arizona

'Dark Skies' for Calaveras?

    Due to the Dark Skies ordinances in Arizona there is no clear video with which to help catch the kidnappers of Nancy Guthrie.

   Let's hope no Dark Sky ordinance is being considered here in Calaveras.  Bad Idea!

Adopt a kitty......

 

Adopt a precious kitty like this one at the Calaveras
Animal Shelter in San Andreas

Chains required on Hwy 4

    February 12, 2026 at 7:40 AM;  Chains are required this morning on Hwy 4 in Ebbetts Pass due to snow.

    Cottage Springs is the location where they will be necessary going to Bear Valley.  They got 10 inches in the past 24 hours and 19 inches in the past 72 hours.

Snowing in Bear Valley

 

   It is 31 degrees in Bear Valley and they are getting snow.  Beautiful, lovely snow!!

Levi Stadium has CLASS....

    All 174 luxury suites at the Levi Stadium during the Superbowl will be occupied.

   The cost of these suites is from $600,000 to 2.5 million to use during tomorrows game.  Will you be there?

If Trump can do it, so can we......

 

New info on Guthrie case

    February 5, 2026 at 11 AM;   The FBI has informed the press that the deadline for a ransom for Nancy Guthries return is for 5 PM today.

   Also, the FBI is now offering a $50,000 reward for info. as of this morning. Still no sign of Nancy. One person has been arrested for attempting to get money with a false ransom note. 

Will Democracy survive another 3 years?

 

Miss Calaveras Scholarship Pageant applications are
now open.  Apply online at frogtown.org.

Burning in Arnold

    On January 28, 2026 and continuing for several days the CalFire station in Arnold will be burning around the station, a control burn.

    This is to clear the area of brush and train firefighters.

Overturned dump truck on Hwy 49

    January 22, 2026 at 1:15 PM:  An overturned dump truck has been reported on

Happy Birthday billboard

 

This billboard appeared in Sacramento. No one seems to 
know who ordered it.

. 

Election year...

    2026 is an elecetion year for both District 3 and District 5 Supervisors. Petitions are required by February 4.

    The filing deadline for those without petitions is March 6, 2026.

Traffic collision on Camp Nine

    January 18, 2026 at 1 PM:  A traffic collision has been reported on Camp Nine Road in the Murphyts area.
    An ambulance is responding to the scene.

Car vs tree in Murphys

    January 18, 2026 at 8:50 AM:  A car apparently struck a tree on Main Street in Murphys sending branches into the street.

   No injuries have been indicated but the car has major front end damage.

Collision on Hwy 12

    January 12, 2026 at 8:45 AM:  A traffic collision has been reported on Hwy 12 at Central Hill Road near Double Springs.

   One went down an embankment. It isn't yet known if there are injuries. A tow truck is responding.

Collision on hwy 49

    January 12, 2026 at 8:05 AM:  A traffic collision has been reported on Hwy 49 at Garbarini Ranch Road in San Andreas.

   It is blocking the road. It isn't yet known if there are injuries.

Chains on Hwy 4

    January 9, 2016 at 7:20 AM:  Caltrans is requiring chains at Cottage Springs on Hwy 4 this morning.

    Drive carefully. The roads are slick.

Happy New Year!!