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.
Thursday, December 31, 2020
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.
Wednesday, December 30, 2020
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
Tuesday, December 29, 2020
Mountain Ranch man arrested after tips
Monday, December 28, 2020
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.
Sunday, December 27, 2020
Who Is the real Big Foote Tiney D*** of Ebbetts Pass?
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| 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
Saturday, December 26, 2020
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
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.
Thursday, December 24, 2020
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!
Wednesday, December 23, 2020
Tuesday, December 22, 2020
Do you know this man????
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| 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!
Murphys woman dies in Angels Camp crash
According to CHP on December 21, 2020 around 10:10 AM Betty Zimmerman (85) of Murphys
Monday, December 21, 2020
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.
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.
Sunday, December 20, 2020
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!!!!
Saturday, December 19, 2020
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
Calaveras Supervisors Special Meeting
On Tuesday December 22, 2020 the Calaveras Supervisors will meet for a Special Meeting with three
Friday, December 18, 2020
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
Thursday, December 17, 2020
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
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.
Wednesday, December 16, 2020
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.
Tuesday, December 15, 2020
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.
Monday, December 14, 2020
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.
Sunday, December 13, 2020
UPDATE: Romeo found a home!! He's been adopted! Romeo needs a home
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| 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.
Saturday, December 12, 2020
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.
Wednesday, December 9, 2020
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.
Tuesday, December 8, 2020
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
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.
Monday, December 7, 2020
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
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
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.
Friday, December 4, 2020
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
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| 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.
Thursday, December 3, 2020
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
Wednesday, December 2, 2020
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
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| 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
Tyler James
UPDATE: Gorgeous Bai has been adopted!! Bai needs a home
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| Visit this beautiful tortie at the Calaveras Animal Shelter in San Andreas |
Tuesday, December 1, 2020
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?
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| ...It's John Cougar Mellencamp! Would never have guessed! |
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