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

Current status of fires

                                       UPDATE:  As of 9/6/25 AM the total is 615.5 acres.


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

Car vs powerlines in Vallecito

    September 4, 2025 at 8 AM:  An earlier traffic crash involving

Wednesday, September 3, 2025

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. 

Fire off Hwy 4

  UPDATE:  As of 1:30 PM Hwy 4 is reopened. Fire