Dolly Parton dies

    Country singer Dolly Parton has died. She was 80 years old and has had serious health concerns recently.

Fire in Mountain Ranch

 UPDATE:  FIre is now under control.

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,