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.

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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!!