Unbelievable sight!! |
According to CHP on August 29, 2020 around 11:30 AM a motorcycle collision was reported
On August 29, 2020 CHP arrested Samuel Matthew Theule (35) of Murphys at Hwy 4 and Tom Bell Road.
Theule was booked into the Calaveras County Jail for alleged DUI causing great bodily injury and for DUI alcohol with bodily injury, both felonies.
CalFire just released information that the California National Guard has arrived
As of August 30, 2020 Calfire reports that 84,000 acres have been destroyed in the Santa Cruz Mountains fire. Containment is 35%.
So far 755 homes have been discovered destroyed by the fire, along with 237 commercial structures.
Chadwick Boseman, star of the movie Black Panther and other famous movies, has died
He had secretly been battling colon cancer for 4 years.
August 29, 2020 at 12:25 PM: A motorcycle collision has been reported on the Murphys Grade Road about a mile outside Murphys.
Emergency personnel are responding to the scene.
August 29, 2020 at 11:45 AM: A motorcycle crash has been reported at Hwy 26 and Hwy 49 in Mokelumne Hill.
Several other motorcycles have stopped along the roadway. CHP is responding.
As of August 29, 2020 CalFire reports that the Santa Cruz Mountains fire has burned 83,000 acres and is 29% contained.
So far 620 homes and 56 commercial buildings have been destroyed, in addition to the 222 minor structures lost. The wonderful Santa Cruz mountains have been devastated.
August 26, 2020 at 1 PM: A fire has been reported at a homeless camp, called Camp Hope on Stockton Road in Sonora.
Several engines, water tenders and dozers are responding. The fire is approximately 1/4 acre so far.
August 26, 2020 at 12:55 PM: A car struck an embankment and rolled into a ravine on Mountain Ranch Road at Michel Road in Mountain Ranch.
It isn't yet known if there are injuries. CHP is responding to the scene.
August 26, 2020: CalFire reports that the number of homes destroyed in the CZU Fire is now 443, up more than 100 from the day before.
Acreage burned is 79, 640 and containment is at 19%.
Trump and his angry, vicious, vitriolic spokespeople last night called the protesters VIOLENT criminals.
They are, of course protesting the shooting of black unarmed men and women, but Trump Cultists don't think what the cops do is VIOLENCE???
August 25, 2020 at 7:50 AM: A vehicle has rolled over on its side on Jamestown Road at Racetrack Road in Jamestown.
An ambulance is responding to the scene.
August 25, 2020 at 7:30 AM: As of last night, the SCZ fire recorded 330 homes destroyed in this fire.
78,800 acres are burned and it is 17% contained. Is there no end to this fire? Only when it reaches the ocean?
We wouldn't want to miss the first day of the Trump Cult Convention, which
The 15 year old wants to be emancipated. Her husband has left his job also.
Among the evangelical bunch, addictive sex and scandal are predominant?
Jerry Falwell Jr. is resigning his post as President of his father's University due to repeated alleged scandals, many involving sexual encounters.
August 24, 2020 at 1:30 PM: The total acreage now burned in the Santa Cruz Mountains Fire in 78,000 and it is 13% contained.
231 structures are confirmed to have been destroyed so far.
August 24, 2020 at 12:30 PM: The several lightning caused fires on SPI land near Arnold are reported to be extinguished.
At less than a tenth of an acre in size, crews were able to attack them quickly.
August 24, 2020 at 1:15 PM: A car has reportedly run off Hwy 4 at the Vallecito Bypass Road in Vallecito.
It isn't yet known if there are any injuries.
As of August 14, 2020 at 8 AM the Moccasin Fire in Tuolumne County is 2800 acres and is 20% contained.
Two outbuildings have been destroyed, but so far no homes.
Around 10:45 PM on August 23, 2020 lightning suddenly appeared over Ebbetts Pass, and then thunder claps scared all the animals.
After that, the rain began. Washing the dust off the trees and saving us from any lightning strikes that may have caused fires.
Now that Bannon has been arrested for alleged fraud involving the BORDER WALL donors,
Trump has changed his tone.Now he acts like he barely knew Bannon and is using the Republican Convention to try and again make people forget that he loves Bannon.
As of August 23, 2020 the Moccasin Fire has burned 2800 acres, but no homes have been lost.
Containment is listed at 10%.
August 23, 2020 at 9:30 AM: Due to an earlier major injury collision, Hwy 26 will be closed for at least 8 hours, per CHP.
The collision near Baldwin Street took out 7 power poles, which are across all lanes of traffic. One vehicle became fully engulfed in flames.
August 23, 2020 at 9:30 AM: A pickup reportedly struck a power pole at Cedar Street and Hwy 12 in Valley Springs.
No injuries were indicated, but Cedar Street will be closed until PG&E can arrive.
August 23, 2020: The fire in the Santa Cruz Mountains is now 71,1000 acres and is 8% contained.
115 homes have been destroyed so far. 77,000 people have been evacuated.
August 22, 2020 at 3 PM: We just heard that in addition to the looting going on at vacant houses in the Santa Cruz Mountains, they have other problems related to the fire.
Many people are refusing to leave their homes and now they are investigating a man shooting at people trying to make him leave. They should just leave him alone, don't you think?
August 22, 2020 at 12:30 PM: A vehicle crash has been reported on Hwy 4 at Milton Road below Copperopolis.
It isn't yet known if there are injuries.
As of August 22, 2020 at 8:30 AM the LNU complex, which includes the Napa Valley, has burned 314,000 acres and is 15% contained.
560 structures have been destroyed and 4 people are dead so far in this fire.
The Moccasin Fire is 2800 acres in size and still moving towards Coulterville.
Hwy 49 is closed near Hwy 120. Evacuation warnings have been issued. Containment is 0%
UPDATE at 4 PM: The fire is now 2800 acres and is still 0% contained. They have been
August 21, 2020 at 1:15 PM: A new fire has been reported on Coyote Ranch Road at Monterey Road near Santa Theresa County Park in South San Jose.
Several engines are responding to the scene.
August 21, 2020 at 10:40 AM: A fire has been reported on Apple Valley Drive at Phoenix Lake in Tuolumne County.
Multiple engines and water tenders are responding.
August 21, 2020 at 8:10 AM: Known as the SCU lightning fire, it has burned a total of 229,000 acres in three counties.
It is still only 10% contained at this time.
This house on Big Basin Way in Boulder Creek burned and residents have had to be rescued by
firefighters after refusing to leaveAugust 20, 2020 at 8:20 AM: A vegetation fire was reported on Stoney Creek Drive and Pardee Dam Road around 4 AM this morning.
Pardee Dam Road is closed for fire trucks. We don't know exactly what the status is right now.
As of August 20, 2020 at 8 PM the Mocassin Fire in the Jamestown area was listed at 600 acres in size.
There was 0 containment at that time. Hwy 49 is still closed.
August 20, 2020 at 3:30 PM: A car left Hwy 49 and hit the embankment near Carson Hill outside Angels Camp.
No injuries have been indicated.
August 20, 2020 at 2:25 PM: A vehicle has overturned on Fricot City Road at Calaveritas Road outside of San Andreas.
No injuries have been indicated, but the roadway is blocked.
As of August 20, 2020 at 1 PM Calfire has issued orders to evacuate Zayante Canyon, which is between Ben Lomond and Scotts Valley.
This means it has crossed Hwy 9 and is burning up the mountain near Bear Creek Road.
August 20, 2020: The Salt Fire is now 1789 acres and is 35% contained.
The cause of this fire is under investigation.
UPDATE at 1:10 PM: Fire is about 5 acres in size at this point. They have closed Hwy 49 at Hwy 120 and plan to keep it closed into the evening hours.
August 20, 2020 at 12:20 PM: CalFire has just issued evacuations on parts of Corral Hollow Road, east of Tracy.
This fire is still spreading east and west and is not under any containment.
Watching the devastation in the Santa Cruz Mountains, it reminds us that we must be prepared
UPDATE August 20, 2020 at 8:10 AM: We just received notice from CalFire that the town of
UPDATE: Fire is about 50 acres at this time. Potential for possibly 100 acres. Called the Flint IC.
CCWD is lifting the boil water order for Big Trees Village.
The water has tested clean and clear this morning.
August 19, 2020: Caltrans is repainting the yellow lines on Hwy 4 in Ebbetts Pass.
Drive carefully. There is a CHP car following them for safety.
August 19, 2020: Several lightning started fires are burning in the Mount Hamilton area of Santa Clara County, along with San Joaquin and the San Antonio Valley.
Evacuations have been ordered near Hwy 680 where many homes are in danger. 85,000 acres have burned so far and containment is at only 5%.
August 19, 2020 at 7:25 AM: A fire that started on the west slopes of the Santa Cruz Mountains
As of around 11 PM on August 18, 2020 the Salt Fire at Salt Springs Reservoir had grown to 1500 acres plus.
So far no structures are threatened. It is 10% contained.
UPDATE at 4:40 PM: Although the original estimate for the size of this fire was
August 18, 2020 at 12 N: A mail truck has struck a building on Hwy 88 in Pine Grove.
No injuries were indicated. CHP is en route to the scene.
This is the first time Tom McClintock has sent out an accurate press release.
Titled Tom McClintock: Empty Figurehead, boy is it true about him.
The first night of the Democratic National Convention was pulled off without any
August 18, 2020 at 11:10 AM: A tree trimming truck has overturned into a ditch, blocking Pine Grove Volcano Road in Pine Grove.
A tow truck is responding. No injuries have been indicated.
According to Greg Stark, the Calaveras Sheriff has arrested two teenagers in Murphys for alcohol and vaping.
The teens were then released to their parents. Wow! Big arrest!
CCWD has sent a notice to all customers that due to the heat wave in Calaveras County, they need everyone to cut back
Due to the rise in cases diagnosed, Calaveras County is now on the state watchlist for Covid 19.
This means many businesses currently allowed to operate indoors, such as gyms, theaters, etc. will have to close by Thursday August 19, 2020.
We were notified this morning that PG&E has announced rolling blackouts for Northern California as a result of the extreme heat.
Blackouts are expected to be approximately 2 hours in length and are to prevent longer outages on the grid.
Surprisingly, the Calaveras Sheriff has sent out a press release bragging about arrests
The Calaveras Health Department has confirmed that there have now been 174 cases of Covid 19 cases diagnosed.
The numbers keep growing, especially in District 5.
We've been getting warnings from PG&E that they could start blackouts any time, but so far nothing in Ebbetts Pass.
With this heat, without a generator, it could be a miserable time. Be prepared!
August 17, 2020 at 7:50 AM: A vehicle has reportedly rolled over on Hwy 26 at Red Corral Road on the Amador County side of the river.
Debris is on the roadway. Injuries are indicated as minor. A tow truck is responding.
August 16, 2020 at 2:10 PM: A pickup pulling a fifth wheel is partially blocking Hwy 4 at Forest Meadows and other cars have stopped to try and help.
Be extra cautious until the roadway can be cleared.
August 15, 2020 at 4:20 PM: A car went off Hwy 49 and down the embankment near Big Bar Road outside Mokelumne Hill.
No injuries were indicated. A tow truck is attempting to recover the car.
Due to the water main break this morning on Meko Drive in Dorrington, CCWD has now issued a boil water advisory.
This is for the Big Trees Village area.
August 15, 2020 at 1:20 PM: A motorcycle collision has been reported on Hwy 49 near New Melones.
An ambulance is responding to the scene.
August 15, 2020 at 11:10 AM: A collision has been reported near Hamms Station in Pine Grove.
An ambulance is responding to the scene. Vehicles are pulled over to the side.
August 15, 2020 at 11 AM: There is a water main break on Meko Drive in Dorrington.
The roadway is flooded. CCWD is responding to the area.
The downtown Lode Hotel is again on the Closed Session agenda for the City of Angels Camp City Council to deliberate.
It has been for many years off and on due to code violations.
August 14, 2020 at 3:45 PM: A traffic collision has been reported at Hwy 26 and Orchard in Rancho Calaveras.
No injuries have been indicated. A mailbox was hit when the car ran off the roadway.
August 14, 2020 at 2:40 PM: A collison has been reported on Mountain Ranch Road in front of Mark Twain Hospital in San Andreas.
An ambulance is responding to the scene.
August 14, 2020 at 2:25 PM: Two motorcycles collided, it has been reported, off road near White Pines.
Emergency vehicles are responding to the scene. Two ambulances are responding to Crescent Cove. Construction going on at White Pines LZ.
UPDATE: Some crews have been cancelled. USFS has gained control of the fire.
August 14, 2020 at 12:45 PM: A collision has caused an overturned trailer on Hwy 4 at Moran Road in Ebbetts Pass.
No injuries have been indicated. A tow truck is stuck in traffic.
Martha Joanna Votaw , age 83, passed away Wednesday August 5, 2020 after a prolonged illness. She and her family are
On August 12, 2020 Calaveras Sheriff deputies arrested
The boil water order that was on for three days in Angels Camp has now been lifted.
The water in the lines is now testing clear.
There are three residents of Ebbetts Pass who dress up in white with hoods to terrorize people.
August 13, 2020 at 8:25 AM: A collision has been reported on Hwy 12 at Clements Road in Clements.
One vehicle hit the guard rail but no injuries have been indicated.
Prince Harry (can we still call him that?) and wife Megan (and son Archie) bought a $10 million home in Montecito.
Looks like they are calling California home now and are close friends with and neighbors of Oprah.
On August 11, 2020 Calaveras Sheriff deputies arrested James Brian Standard (53) of San Andreas at his residence on Howell Road.
Standard was booked into the Calaveras County Jail for allegedly Threatening a crime with Intent to Terrorize, Assault and Battery, all felonies and for Obstructing an officer, a misdemeanor.
On August 11, 2020 Calaveras Sheriff's deputies arrested Braden Beaumont Griffin (30) of Valley Springs on Camanche Parkway.
Griffin was booked into the Calaveras County Jail for allegedly Threatening a Crime with Intent to Terrorize, a felony and for Vandalism, a misdemeanor.
On August 9, 2020 the Calaveras Sheriff's Office arrested Allen Ray Scrivner (34) of
August 12, 2020 at 12:30 PM: A traffic collision has been reported on Hwy 49 at the Melones Bridge.
An ambulance is responding to the scene.
August 12, 2020 at 11:55 AM: A truck pulling a boat backed into some people at the marina at Pinecrest Lake.
Minor injuries were indicated.
Two cases of COVID 19 have been diagnosed at the Avalon Care Home in
August 11, 2020 at 1:45 PM: A boil water order has been announced for Angels Camp, due to a water main break.
Fairview Drive, Fairview Place, Oak Drive and Oak Place are affected. The city will notify residents when the order is lifted.
We just learned that Democratic Presidential candidate Joe Biden has made his selection for his VP running mate.
He chose
August 11, 2020 at 1:25 PM: A collision has been reported at Riata and Poole Station Road in the San Andreas area.
CHP is responding to the scene. No injuries have been indicated.
August 11, 2020 at 12:10 PM: A traffic collision has been reported on Hwy 26 at Barney Way in the Mokelumne Hill area.
Emergency vehicles are responding to the scene.
August 11, 2020 at 10:10 AM: A motorcycle collision has been reported on Rams Horn Grade in Volcano.
An ambulance is responding to the scene.
August 11, 2020 at 9:10 AM: Two vehicles are reportedly chasing each other on Hartvickson after a traffic collision.
CHP is responding to the Rancho Calaveras area.
The fact is that when President Biden takes over in January, if successful in November, he has disasters waiting for him.
Not only does he have to deal with the virus PANDEMIC, but a depression ECONOMY and protests of unrest because of Trump and his kind all over the country.
Does Ebbetts Pass consider a black bear to be a quality of life. We see statues of bears
August 10, 2020 at 3:40 PM: A vehicle fire has been reported on Twain Harte Grade in Twain Harte.
Fire personnel are responding to the scene.
The Calaveras Sheriff sent out a press release today thanking the many citizens who called and identified the suspect on the videos who burglarized White Pines Park.
Matt Williams is apparently being held on $50,000 bail in the Calaveras County Jail.
August 10, 2020 at 3:25 PM: A solo vehicle has reportedly run off Hwy 26 at Ealy Road in the Glencoe area.
An ambulance is responding to the scene.
August 10, 2020 at 9:15 AM: A three vehicle collision has been reported on Hwy 108 at Rawhide Road in Sonora.
It isn't yet known if there are any injuries.
August 10, 2020 at 8:50 AM: An elderly man reportedly drove into a fence on Rodden Road and Gray Fox Court in Oakdale.
It isn't yet clear if there are injuries.
August 10, 2020 at 7:20 AM: A car has struck a pole and a fence on Hwy 49 near Tuttletown.
Emergency vehicles are responding to the scene, but no injuries have been indicated. Be extra cautious if in that area until cleared.
This morning on CNN Dana Bash interviewed Larry Kudlow regarding the Executive Order Trump signed yesterday in front of a crowd of 25 members at his golf club.
Kudlow was at his worst trying to answer why NONE of the order was what Trump said it was. It was just another worthless gimmick to try and save his re-election.
UPDATE at 12 N: The driver of the Harley did not survive this crash.
August 9, 2020 at 8:45 AM: An overturned car has been reported on Obyrnes Ferry Road in Copperopolis.
An ambulance is responding. The car is on its roof.
Due to the wildfire in downtown Angels Camp on July 31, 2020 the City of Angels Camp passed a emergency declaration claim to the state.
This may make them eligible for grants or loans. They held a Special Meeting of the City Council on Friday, August 7, 2020 for that agenda item.
The Calaveras Health Department reports that cases of the Covid virus have increased in the past week.
As of August 6, 2020 the total number of cases confirmed is 136.
The boil water order in Avery through Forest Meadows has been lifted.
CCWD says the water is now testing clear and clean.
According to a CNN report, there are currently 19 million confirmed cases of Covid 19 throughout the world.
California has 541,000 cases and 10,000 deaths from the virus.
On August 6, 2020 Calaveras Sheriff deputies arrested Ryan J. Utterback (33) of Arnold at his residence on Longman Drive.
Utterback was booked into the Calaveras County Jail for alleged Failure to appear on a felony charge, a felony and for Possession of a controlled substance and possession of illegal paraphernalia, both misdemeanors.
On August 6, 2020 Calaveras Sheriff deputies arrested Matthew DeWayne Williams (32)