Calfire has finally issued an end to debris burning for the season. Hopefully it won't be too late
Friday, April 30, 2021
Calfire burning around fire station in Arnold
Today, April 30, 2021 Calfire is holding a control burn on 8 acres surrounding their station in Arnold.
We guess they want to make sure their building doesn't burn down.
Thursday, April 29, 2021
UPDATE: Evacuations ordered --Fire in Campo Seco
April 29, 2021 at 1:15: A grass fire has been reported on Buckboard Lane in Campo Seco.
Several engines and water tenders are responding to the scene.
Wednesday, April 28, 2021
Tuesday, April 27, 2021
Collision on Hwy 4
April 27, 2021 at 4:40 PM: A traffic collision has been reported on Hwy 4 at Bonanza Mine Road in the Copperopolis area.
An ambulance is responding to the scene.
Fire reported below Yosemite
April 27, 2021 at 1:30 PM: A fire has been reported in the mountains below Yosemite, not far from Oakhurst at Hwy 49 and Hwy 41.
Several engines and water tenders are responding.
Front yard collision in Jenny Lind
April 27, 2021 at 1:05 PM: A traffic collision has been reported landing in the front yard on Jenny Lind Road in Rancho Calaveras.
Vehicle went through a fence. Injuries are not yet known.
Collision in Mokelumne Hill
April 27, 2021 at 8:45 AM: A car was reportedly struck while backing out of their driveway on Hwy 26 in Mokelumne Hill.
No injuries have been indicated.
Collision in Columbia
April 27, 2021 at 7:35 AM: A traffic collision has been reported at Hwy 49 and Parrotts Ferry Road in Columbia.
Minor injuries are indicated. The roadway is blocked. The collision was with a deer. No warning whistles? Going too fast?
Monday, April 26, 2021
Chains required on Hwy 4
April 26, 2021: Caltrans is requiring chains on vehicles on Hwy 4 at Cottage Springs in Ebbetts Pass.
Drive extra carefully if headed to the mountains today.
Sunday, April 25, 2021
Saturday, April 24, 2021
Grass fire in Jamestown
April 24, 2021 at 11:55 AM: A grass fire has been reported at Hwy 108 and Hwy 120 in Jamestown.
Several engines and water tenders are responding.
Friday, April 23, 2021
Arrest for discharge of firearm
On April 18, 2021 Calaveras Sheriff deputies arrested David Christopher Arnold (53) of Valley Springs at his residence on Gabor Street.
Arnold was booked into the Calaveras County Jail for allegedly Willful discharge of a firearm, a felony and for Exhibiting a Firearm, a misdemeanor.
Major injuries in motorcycle collision
According to CHP on April 17, 2021 Leslie Simmerman (61) of Manteca was riding a 2017 Harley Davidson motorcycle, with passenger
Thursday, April 22, 2021
Fire at People's Cemetery
April 22, 2021 at 11:50 AM: A grass fire has been reported at People's Cemetery in San Andreas.
Several engines are responding to the area.
Collision on Hwy 49
April 22, 2021 at 10:35 AM: A two car collision has been reported on Hwy 49 at Frogtown Road outside Angels Camp.
No injuries have been indicated.
Car collision into garage in Valley Springs
April 22, 2021 at 7:45 AM: A car has collided into a garage on California Street in Valley Springs.
An ambulance is responding to the scene.
Wednesday, April 21, 2021
Tuesday, April 20, 2021
Oathkeepers militia trained by cops
According to Jim Arroyo, leader of the right wing extremist militia, Oathkeepers, active duty cops are not just members of the Oathkeepers.
In fact, according to him, they are training other Oathkeepers to prepare militarily for the next civil war.
Monday, April 19, 2021
Car fire at Toyon
April 19, 2021 at 2:50 PM: A car fire has been reported at Hwy 26 and Hwy 12 in Toyon.
The fire apparently spread into the field next door. The roadway is blocked.
Caltrans pickup runs into ditch
April 19, 2021 at 2:40 PM: A Caltrans pickup has run off Moran Road just off Hwy 4 in Avery.
The roadway is blocked with 2 CHP units, a school bus and a tow truck. Be extra cautious if in that area.
House fire in Columbia
April 19, 2021 at 11:35 AM: A house fire has been reported on Italian Bar Road in Columbia.
Several engines and water tenders are responding.
Saturday, April 17, 2021
Injured deer on Moran Road
April 17, 2021 at 4:10 PM: A deer has been reportedly injured by a vehicle on Moran Road near Blue Lake Springs Drive.
The doe and a fawn have been seen in the area. Put warning whistles on your car and SLOW DOWN!!!
Motorcycle collision in Sonora
April 17, 2021 at 2 PM: A motorcycle and car have collided at Hwy 108 and Rawhide Road has been reported in Sonora.
An ambulance is responding to the scene.
Fire in Mokelumne Hill
April 17, 2021 at 12 Noon: A fire has been reported on Sierra Oaks Road in Mokelumne Hill.
Engines are responding to the scene.
Fire in Mountain Ranch
April 17, 2021 at 11:45 AM: A fire has been reported at Railroad Flat and Eagleview Drive in Mountain Ranch.
Calfire is responding to the scene. This may be smoke from the other reported fire.
Friday, April 16, 2021
Angels Camp man hurt in collision
According to CHP on April 15, 2021 around 5:20 PM Gabriel Fernandez (34) of Modesto was driving a Nissan Murano southbound on Burson Road near Hwy 12.
Sammie Franks
Thursday, April 15, 2021
Grass fire in Tuolumne
April 15, 2021 at 1:40 PM: An escaped debris burn has been reported on MiraMonte Road in Tuolumne.
It is approximately 1/2 acre in size. Water tenders cannot make it over one lane bridge.
Erik Malmin of Angels Camp
Erik Malmin was one of a kind. Known for his positive energy, charismatic nature and "epic
Chauvin afraid to take the stand
The defense in the Derek Chauvin murder trial has already rested without any real case.
Chauvin has taken the Fifth and will not testify. His only chance is that ONE juror is a racist coplover.
Wednesday, April 14, 2021
Rob Reiner says:
major corporation coming out against them, sounds like they're taking out their AK-15's and shooting themselves in the feet".
Good one, Rob Reiner!!!!
Bernie Madoff dead at 82
The master of the pyramid scheme who defrauded people out of millions of dollars over many years, has died.
Bernie Madoff died at the age of 82, while serving his prison sentence.
Tuesday, April 13, 2021
Fire in Jenny Lind
April 13, 2021 at 4 PM: A grass fire has been reported on Shelton Road and Waverly Road in Jenny Lind.
Engines from Jenny Lind and Linden have been dispatched.
$300,000 Civil Rights lawsuit settlement against Calaveras Sheriff DiBasilio
We just were notified that the Calaveras Sheriff's office has settled a Civil Rights lawsuit
Vehicle fire in Rancho Calaveras
April 13, 2021 at 2:05 PM: A vehicle fire has been reported on Mitchell Lane in Rancho Calaveras.
Several engines are responding to the scene.
Assault arrest in San Andreas
On April 11, 2021 Calaveras Sheriff deputies arrested Louis Joseph Speziale (21) of
Arson arrest in Wallace
On April 10, 2021 Calaveras Sheriff deputies arrested Brianne Heather Martin (45) of Wallace
Collision on Hwy 4
April 13, 2021 at 8:30 AM: A traffic collision has been reported on Hwy 4 at Hunt
Monday, April 12, 2021
Another fatal crash in Angels Camp--
On April 10, 2021 around 3:45 AM Erik Malmin (30) of Angels Camp was driving a green
Sunday, April 11, 2021
Friday, April 9, 2021
Thursday, April 8, 2021
Curtis Kuntz of Valley Springs
On April 6, 2021 Curt Kuntz passed away. No other details are available at this time.
He was born November 10, 1961 and was 60 years old. No services are scheduled.
Wednesday, April 7, 2021
Big rig blocking in Twain Harte
April 7, 2021 at 10:30 AM: A big rig attempting to turn around is blocking both directions of traffic on Twain Harte Drive at Highland.
A big rig tow truck is responding to the scene. Be extra cautious in that area until cleared.
Tuesday, April 6, 2021
Rollover in Angels Camp
April 6, 2021 at 3 PM: A collision resulting in a rollover has been reported on Hwy 49 near Cosgrave in the Angels Camp area.
An ambulance is responding. Be extra cautious until they can clear the roadway.
Firearm arrest in West Point
On April 3, 2021 Calaveras Sheriff deputies arrested Jason Andrew Smith (38) of
Monday, April 5, 2021
Sunday, April 4, 2021
This morning on FOX News....
One of the FOX News pundits this morning kept repeating that he didn't understand why all the other networks, Hollywood and at least half of the country keep calling Republicans
Saturday, April 3, 2021
Thursday, April 1, 2021
Dead body found in Mountain Ranch
Hikers apparently located a human body (remains) on their property near Mountain Ranch.
Authorities are attempting to identify and to find the cause of death.