Rollover on Hwy 4

    December 31, 2020 at 11:30 AM:  A vehicle has reportedly rolled over and is on its side on Hwy 4 at Beatrice Drive in the Cottage Springs area.

   Emergency personnel are responding to the scene.

Four vehicle collision

    December 31, 2020 at 10:35 AM:  A 4 vehicle collision has been reported on Hwy 108 and Main Street in Jamestown.

   One vehicle is off the road.  An ambulance is responding.

It's New Year's Eve...

 

Arrest in Copperopolis

   On December 29, 2020 Calaveras Sheriff deputies arrested Mason Paul Aubrey (27) of Copperopolis

San Andreas woman arrested

    According to the CHP, they arrested Jannette Dodds (30) of San Andreas on Lewis Avenue

Mountain Ranch man arrested after tips

    According to the Calaveras Sheriff several tips were received after a photograph was released

Collision on Hwy 49

    December 28, 2020 at 4:25 PM:  A vehicle has run off Hwy 49 at Sims Road outside Jamestown.

   An ambulance is responding. The driver may be pinned in.

CHP arrests two for DUI with Great Bodily Injury

    On December 27, 2020 CHP arrested Leonard Clay Thomas (55) of

Assault with a deadly weapon arrest

    According to the Calaveras Sheriff on December 27, 2020 they arrested Richard

Burson man arrested

    According to the Calaveras Sheriff on December 26, 2020 they arrested Koven Scott

49ers beat Cardinals

    The SF 49ers played the Arizona Cardinals on Saturday December 26, 2020 in Arizona.

    The Niners won 20-12.

Chains required on Hwy 4

    December 28, 2020:  Caltrans is requiring chains on all non-4-wheel-drive vehicles above Arnold.

   Drive carefully. The roads are icy.

Who Is the real Big Foote Tiney D*** of Ebbetts Pass?

 

Is it really just a Dirty Cop who's hiding out?

Truck over bridge railing on Hwy 12

    On December 26, 2020 around 6:40 PM a large pickup ran off Hwy 12 near the Ham Ranch and over

Traffic collision in Milton area

    December 26, 2020 at 2:30 PM:  A traffic collision has been reported on Milton Road at Rock Creek Road in the Milton area.

   An ambulance is responding to the scene.

Rock slide near Stevenot Bridge

    December 26, 2020 at 10:40 AM:  A mud and rock slide has been reported near the Stevenot Bridge on Hwy 49.

   Drive carefully if in that area until it is cleared.

Matt Williams arrested in Sonora

    Apparently the same Matthew Williams who was arrested for breaking into a place in White Pines, has

Chains required on Hwy 4

    December 26, 2020:  Caltrans is requiring chains on all non-4-wheel drive vehicles on Hwy 4 this
morning.

    The chain sign is up east of Arnold right now. Drive carefully and slow down.

Hwy 88 closed

    December 26, 2020 at 9 AM:  Hwy 88 has been closed at the Carson Spur.

    The closure is due to avalanche control in the area.

Norad tracking Trump???

   It isn't necessary for Norad to track Trump.

   He's lolling around at Mara Lago, as usual!

Santa Tracker

   

The Norad Santa tracker already shows Santa busy on the other side of the world.

    He is now near Tibet and China.  Won't be over here til tonight!

Teddy needs a home

 

Visit him at the Calaveras Animal Shelter in San Andreas

Bears like holidays too!

 

Do you know this man????

 

The Calaveras County Sheriff is seeking
this man regarding three fires that were
set in the Dorrington area on November
27 and 28, 2020. Please call 754-6500
if you know him or where he is.

Angels Camp woman arrested

    According to the Calaveras Sheriff on December 21, 2020 they arrested Rita Harriet Maxwell (64) of Angels Camp in Valley Springs.

    Maxwell was booked into the Calaveras County Jail for alleged Vandalism, a felony and for battery and obstruction, misdemeanors.

Why is the Boy Scout pond drained???

   If you know anything about why the Boy Scout Pond was drained, let us know.

  One person asked if it was to look for dead Boy Scouts from the big lawsuit over pedophilia. Hmmm!

Is your mind open or closed???

 

Murphys woman dies in Angels Camp crash

    According to CHP on December 21, 2020 around 10:10 AM Betty Zimmerman (85) of Murphys

PIckup vs. pole in Rancho Calaveras

    December 21, 2020 at 11:55 AM:  A pickup reportedly struck a telephone pole on Baldwin Street in Rancho Calaveras.

   It isn't known if there are any injuries.

Nothing like a warm fireplace!!

 

Hope you have a warm comfy holiday!

Car down embankment in Murphys

    December 21, 2020 at 9:30 AM:  A car has reportedly gone of Hwy 4 and down the embankment just above Murphys.

   It isn't known if there are any injuries. Three vehicles have stopped at the scene.

Car runs off Hwy 4

    December 21, 2020 at 9:25 AM:  A car has reportedly run off Hwy 4 near Forest Meadows above Murphys.

   No injuries have been indicated. 

The days get longer each day now!

 

Another fire in Burson

    December 20, 2020 at 2:55 PM:  Another fire has been reported on Hawks Landing Court in Burson.

    Several engines and a water tender are responding.

Grass fire in Burson

    December 20, 2020 at 1:55 PM:  An escaped debris burn has been reported on Happy Valley Road at Keystone Road in Burson.

    Several engines and water tenders are responding to the area.

Trump calling for MARTIAL LAW!

 
 Believe it or not (GEE, we've said that a lot in the past 4 years), Trump now wants to call Martial Law against the states that didn't elect him.

   30 days to GO!!!!

Have a Beary Merry Christmas week!

 

ATV collision in Arnold

    December 19, 1010 at 3:40 PM:  An ATV collision has been reported near the Arnold Rim Trail.

   Emergency vehicles are responding to the scene.

Deaths in Calaveras County in October 2020

    Some of those who passed away in Calaveras County in October of 2020 are the

Calaveras Supervisors Special Meeting

    On Tuesday December 22, 2020 the Calaveras Supervisors will meet for a Special Meeting with three

Arrest in Burson

   On December 17, 2020 Calaveras Sheriff deputies arrested Austin Tyler Pitt of Burson at his residence on Cheyenne Drive.

   Pitt was booked into the Calaveras County Jail for alleged Willful Discharge of a Firearm in Negligent Manner,  a felony and for misdemeanor Vandalism.

Firearms and drugs found in San Andreas

    After an arrest on December 7, 2020 Sheriff's deputies followed leads and a removed ankle

Fatal Collision in Angels Camp

 UPDATE:  The coroner was called to this collision.

Mountain Ranch man arrested

    On December 16, 2020 Calaveras Sheriff deputies arrested Roland Ted Retherford (62) of Mountain Ranch on Doster Road.

   Retherford was booked into the Calaveras County Jail for alleged Possession of a Stolen Vehicle or Vessel, a felony and for Possession of a Controlled Substance, a misdemeanor.

Cattle truck rollover on Hwy 49

 UPDATE:  Calfire is at the scene trying to remove the cattle from the trailer. The driver was

Burglary arrest in Arnold

    On December 15, 2020 Calaveras Sheriff deputies arrested Ryan J. Utterback (33) on San

Two motorcycles down in Rancho Calaveras

  UPDATE:  A tow truck has been dispatched for two

Chains required on Hwy 4

    December 17, 2020:  Caltrans is requiring chains on non-4 wheel drive vehicles east of Arnold.

    Drive carefully so you can enjoy the snow.

Alvin Broglio new Mayor of City of Angels Camp

    The Angels Camp City Council has voted Alvin Broglio to be Mayor for 2021 at their last meeting.

    He will replace Joseph Oliveira in the position. 

COVID continues to spread in Calaveras

    The total number of COVID cases in Calaveras County is now 677, with 22 of those dying from the virus.

   Valley Springs continues to be the worst area for cases, with 233, followed by San Andreas with 126. Angels Camp is third with 75.

Dick Wilmshurst of Angels Camp

      Richard E. Wilmshurst was born in San Francisco on May 26, 1936, the son of Ralph J.

Weapons arrest in Copperopolis

    After a stop of an alleged DUI driver on Hwy 4 in Copperopolis, a Calaveras deputy arrested

Fire in Valley Springs

   December 16, 2020 at 11 AM: A fire has been reported on Hogan Dam Road in Valley Springs.

   No other details have been provided. 

Caltrans officially closes passes

    December 16, 2020:  Caltrans has officially closed the mountain passes for the season due to snow levels.  

   Ebbetts Pass (Hwy 4), Tioga Pass (Hwy 120), Monitor Pass (Hwy 89) and Sonora Pass (Hwy 108 are closed permanently until next spring.

Collision in Angels Camp

    December 15, 2020 at 2:05 PM:  A traffic collision has been reported on Selkirk Ranch Road in Angels Camp, across from Worldmark Resort.

   A tow truck is responding to the scene. Minor injuries have been indicated.

COVID cases climb in Calaveras

   The total number of COVID cases in Calaveras County is now 642.  Of those, 22 have died from the virus.

    The largest number of cases are in Valley Springs and San Andreas.  The county is under stay-at-home orders.

Water leak near Forest Meadows

    December 14, 2020 at 2:30PM:  A water leak has been reported on Hwy 4 at Sunset Ridge near Forest Meadows.

    Residents in that area are currently without water while repairs are being made.

What happened to Avery Grammar School??

   We noticed the other day that the old one room Avery Grammar School seems to have been torn down or collapsed.

   Who is responsible for this historic monument?  The stone marker is still there, but obviously no one has been maintaining the building or has torn it down.

Chains required on Hwy 4

    December 14, 2020:   Caltrans is requiring chains at Camp Connell  this morning.

   Drive carefully and slow down.

    

UPDATE: Romeo found a home!! He's been adopted! Romeo needs a home

 

What a beautiful kitty!  Visit him at the Calaveras Animal Shelter
in San Andreas

UPS and FED-EX hauling vaccine

   The first rollout of the new vaccine for COVID was loaded and rolled out from the manufacturer this morning.

   There is a reason that USPS was not part of the rollout.

Country Western singer dies from COVID

    Charley Pride, country western singer, died yesterday at the age of 86.

    He succumbed from the COVID virus.

Loose cow on Hwy 12

   December 13, 2020 at 8:45 AM:  A loose cow has been reported on Hwy 12 near Lime Creek Road outside Valley Springs.

   Be extra careful until authorities can locate the owner and clear the roadway.

49ers play Washington today

    The San Francisco 49ers have the 1:25 PM game today.

    They play the Washington Football Team. Both teams are 5-7 for the season.

Calaveras County in San Joaquin Valley Region for COVID

     The San Joaquin Valley Region of California's COVID mapping shows minus 1.9% ICU beds available.

    Calaveras County is in the San Joaquin Region, which is the worst for availability in the state. 

Chains required on Hwy 4

  December 12, 2020 at 9 AM:  Caltrans is requiring chains on Hwy 4 at Cottage Springs.

   Be extra careful if headed for the mountains. More snow is expected tomorrow in the higher elevations. 

High surf advisory in Santa Cruz

   On Tuesday December 8, 2020 a high surf advisory was issued for Santa Cruz County.

   If you are a big surfer, you were there, but the waves were at least 17' high.

County sues for EMINENT DOMAIN against Tiscornias

   At todays Calaveras Supervisors meeting (12-8-20) every member voted in favor of a resolution to

Eleanor M. Darby, Angels Camp native

     Eleanor M. Darby passed away peacefully on Sunday November 29, 2020 at English Oaks Convalescent and Rehabitation Hospital in Modesto, in loving care, where she

Vehicle theft arrest in Angels Camp

    On December 5, 2020 Angels Camp Police arrested George Anthony Shuwoy (27) of Angels Camp on Amador and Tuolumne Avenues.

    Shuwoy was booked into the Calaveras County Jail for alleged Vehicle Theft, a felony.

Solo collision in Paloma

    December 8, 2020 at 8 AM:  A solo vehicle was reportedly in a collision on Hwy 26 at Paloma Road in Paloma.

   There is glass on the roadway where the car ran off the roadway.

Collision in Angels Camp

   December 7, 2020 at 4:30 PM:  A collision has been reported at Hwy 4 and Hwy 49 in Angels Camp.

 

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

Long motorcycle pursuit leads to arrest

    According to the Calaveras Sheriff's Office, on December 6, 2020 a deputy began chasing a motorcycle

Spirit of Winter Marketplace coming to Frogtown

49ers on Monday Night Football

    The 49ers play on Monday Night Football tonight against the Buffalo Bills.

    It will be shown on ESPN after 5 PM.

Donnie Deutsche called it correctly about Trump

    On Morning Joe this AM Donnie Deutsche made the statement that after watching the

Arnold Post Office in disarray

    As we all know, the Arnold 95223 post office is a chaotic, disorderly mess.  The crowd trying

Pearl Harbor remembrance day today

Collision on Railroad Flat Road

    December 7, 2020 at 10 AM:  A traffic collision has been reported on Jesus Maria Road and Railroad Flat Road outside Mountain Ranch.

   It isn't known if there are any injuries, but someone is walking down the road.

CHP vehicle in Tracy crash

    December 4, 2020 at 10 AM:  A CHP patrol vehicle was reportedly involved in a collision at Valpico Road and Tracy Boulevard in Tracy.

   The other driver suffered minor injuries. Tow trucks are responding.

Sunset in Copperopolis

 

The sunset in Copperopolis last night was spectacular.
Thanks B for the photo!

Big bull on Hwy 120

    December 4, 2020 at 9:40 AM:  A big bull has been reported on Hwy 120 at Shawmut Road outside Jamestown.

   CHP is responding to locate the owner. Be extra cautious if in that are.

CHP arrest in Rancho Calaveras

    The CHP arrested David Michael Galvan (38) of San Andreas on Silver Rapids Drive

Deer struck on Hwy 108

    December 3, 2020 at 8:30 AM:  A deer has been struck and killed on Hwy 108 in the Soulsbyville area.

   The deer are migrating down to the lower elevations this time of year. Be cautious. This driver was injured and an ambulance is responding to the scene.

Driver hits 2 deer in Copperopolis

    December 3, 2020 at 8:20 AM:  Two deer were reportedly struck by a driver who said they

Major injuries in Escalon crash

    December 2, 2020 at 3:10 PM:  A big rig and three cars were reportedly involved in a collision on Hwy 120 at French Camp Road in the Escalon area.

   Major injuries resulted from this crash and cars are blocking a Union Pacific RR track.

Overturned hay truck on Hwy 88

    December 2, 2020 at 2:30 PM:  An overturned hay truck has been reported on Hwy 88 near Cook's Station.

   It is blocking one lane. It isn't known if there are injuries. 

Collision in Jackson

    December 2, 2020 at 1:50 PM:  A traffic collision has been reported on Hwy 49 at Clinton Road in Jackson.

   An ambulance is responding to the scene.

Community Action Project CPC seeks new Outreach Coordinator

   An Outreach Coordinator is being sought to fill the position for the Community Action Project/CPC in Calaveras County.

   It pays $25 an hour plus mileage.  Call 772.1463 for details and requirements.

Pickup runs off Obyrnes Ferry Road

    December 2, 2020 at 11:55 AM:  A pickup reportedly ran off Obyrnes Ferry Road and Hwy 108 in Jamestown.

   It isn't known if there are injuries.

Deaths in Calaveras County October 2020

 

  These people are among those recorded to have passed away in Calaveras County in October of 2020:

    Valerie A

Arnold "True Value" has bicycles for Christmas

Now at our new location at 1082 Hwy 4 and Manuel Road in Arnold

 

Car vs pole in Jenny Lind

    UPDATE:  Apparently the driver has been arrested for alleged Possession of a Stolen Vehicle and then

Calaveras County marriage licenses in November 2020

   Here are the public marriage licenses issued in Calaveras County in November of 2020:

   Tyler James

Marketplace at Frogtown

 

UPDATE: Gorgeous Bai has been adopted!! Bai needs a home

 

Visit this beautiful tortie at the Calaveras Animal Shelter
in San Andreas

Are you in the Holiday spirit yet??

 

Rollover in Mountain Ranch

   December 1, 2020 at 2:45 PM:  A car has reportedly rolled over on Swiss Ranch Road at Summit Level Road in Mountain Ranch.

   Emergency personnel are responding to the scene.

Collision in Avery

    December 1, 2020 at 1:45 PM:  A traffic collision has been reported on Hwy 4 at Moran Road in Avery.

    Emergency personnel are responding to the scene. Be extra cautious if in that area.

Overturned car in Mokelumne Hill

    December 1, 2020 at 9:40 AM:  A car has reportedly overturned off Hwy 26 and down into a ravine near Ponderosa Road in Mokelumne Hill.

    An ambulance is responding to the scene.

Meg Ryan engaged to WHO?

 

...It's John Cougar Mellencamp!  Would never have guessed!

                                            She was once married for 9 years to Dennis Quaid!