January 31, 2023 at 8:40 AM: A wrong way driver has been reported on Hwy 108 at Obyrnes Ferry Road in Jamestown by a vehicle it almost struck head-on.
CHP has been notified.
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Monday, January 30, 2023
Another precious baby who needs a home
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| You can visit Crystal at the Calaveras Animal Shelter in San Andreas |
Miss Calaveras applications
It's time to put in your application for Miss Calaveras of the 2023 Frog Jump in May.
Go to Frogtown.org to download the application.
Sunday, January 29, 2023
49ers play at Noon today
January 29, 2023: The NFL Conference Championship will be decided today when the 49ers (15-4) play the Eagles (15-3) in Philadelphia.
The games begins at 12 Noon.
Saturday, January 28, 2023
Collision on Hwy 4
January 28, 2023 at 10 AM: A collision has been reported on Hwy 4 at Milton Road below Copperopolis.
An ambulance is responding to the scene.
Thursday, January 26, 2023
Collision in Arnold
January 26, 2023 at 1:25 PM: A traffic collision has been reported on Hwy 4 at Beatrice Drive in Arnold.
No injuries have been indicated.
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
Car vs. Volunteer Patrol car
January 25, 2023 at 4:20 PM: A car reportedly backed into a Calaveras Sheriff Volunteer Patrol vehicle on Spangler Road in Copperopolis.
No injuries have been indicated.
Collision in Jamestown
January 25, 2023 at 3 PM: A traffic collision has been reported on Hwy 108 in Jamestown.
No injuries have been indicated.
Mr. BigPot is awake?
It was nice to see that Mr. BigPot is still around and awake. He attended the January 24,
Sheriff welcomes Huberty to BOS???
On January 24, 2023 Sheriff DiBasilio was present at the Calaveras BOS and made a point of welcoming Martin Huberty to the Board.
His comment to /Supervisor Huberty was "don't believe anything Merita told you!". Is the Sheriff a total joke and is he getting whiter and whiter as time goes by?
Tuesday, January 24, 2023
Traffic collision in San Andreas
January 24, 2023 at 2:25 PM: A traffic collision has been reported on Hwy 49 at Hwy 12 in San Andreas.
An ambulance is responding to the scene.
Three mass shootings in 3 days
Monterey Park, Half Moon Bay and Oakland are all now locations of mass shootings in California.
These are all in the past 3 days.
Collision on Parrotts Ferry Road
January 24, 2023 at 10 AM: A collision has been reported on Parrotts Ferry Road at the bridge on the Calaveras County line.
An ambulance is responding to the scene.
Monday, January 23, 2023
49ers win! But what else?
No question the game between the Niners and the Cowboys was terrific, but there was something else that made the day
Sunday, January 22, 2023
Collision in Arnold
January 22, 2023 at 11:50 AM: A two vehicle collision has been reported on El Dorado at Country Club in Arnold.
Minor injuries have been indicated. A tow truck is responding.
Cow in middle of roadway
January 22, 2023 at 10:30 AM: A black cow is reportedly walking down the middle of Hwy 26 at Paloma Road in the Paloma area.
Be extra cautious if in that area.
Big game with Cowboys
The SF 49ers will host the Dallas Cowboys at Levi Stadium today January 22, 2023 at 3:30 PM.
The Niners are favored by 4 points.
Saturday, January 21, 2023
What caused January 19 outage
We had so many people upset and wondering why the PG&E outage on Thursday January 19, 2023 around 3 pm, which included Murphys and all of Ebbetts Pass.
The answers were so vague we don't feel it was a full answer. Power was finally restored without much talk from PG&E.
Friday, January 20, 2023
Glass truck runs off Hwy 49
January 20, 2023 at 9:15 AM: A glass truck has reportedly run off Hwy 49 at Hwy 12 in San Andreas.
Apparently two vehicles were involved in this incident. No injuries have been indicated.
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
Structure fire in Columbia
UPDATE at 2:35 PM: Apparently a hydrant was just located.
UPDATE: Question of whether there is a working hydrant on that
Spinout on Hwy 88
January 18, 2023 at 8:55 AM: A vehicle reportedly spun out and overturned on Hwy 88 at the 13 curves.
Avoid the area as roadway is blocked. A tow truck is responding.
Three vehicle collision in Douglas Flat
January 18, 2023 at 9 AM: A three vehicle collision has been reported on Hwy 4 at Main in Douglas Flat.
It isn't yet known if there are injuries. A request for sand has been made to Caltrans.
Overturned vehicle in Murphys
January 18, 2023 at 8:25 AM: An overturned vehicle has been reported on Hwy 4 at Utica Powerhouse Road in Murphys.
It isn't yet known if there are injuries. One lane of Hwy 4 is blocked.
Tuesday, January 17, 2023
Sinkhole in Sheep Ranch
January 17, 2023 at 12:10 PM: A sinkhole has been reported on Main Street in Sheep Ranch in front of the General Store.
Several units have been dispatched to the scene. Avoid the area if possible.
Chimney fire in Angels Camp
January 17, 2022 at 11:25 AM: A chimney fire has been reported on Summit Road in Angels Camp.
Several units have been dispatched to the scene.
Collision on Hwy 49
January 17, 2023 at 9:40 AM: A traffic collision has been reported on Hwy 49 at Meacham Ranch Road in Angels Camp.
One car has overturned. An ambulance is en route to the scene.
Chains required on Hwy 4
January 17, 2023 at 8:30 AM: Caltrans is requiring chains on Hwy 4 east of Murphys this morning.
The roads are icy, so be extra cautious if heading for the mountains.
Collision in Hathaway Pines
January 17, 2023 at 8:25 AM: A collision has been reported on Hwy 4 at Horseshoe Drive in Hathaway Pines.
No one is indicated to be injured in this solo spinout.
Monday, January 16, 2023
Collision at Phoenix Lake
January 16, 2023 at 10:35 AM: A traffic collision involving a car vs a pole has been reported on Phoenix Lake Road in the Phoenix Lake area.
An ambulance is responding to the scene.
Hwy 88 west blocked by mud, dirt and rock slide
January 16, 2023 at 10:10 AM: A mud, rock and dirt slide is reportedly blocking the westbound lane of Hwy 88 at Peddlers Hill in Amador County.
Driving is hazardous right now. Try to stay at home if possible.
Mudslide on Parrots Ferry Road
January 16, 2023 at 10:10 AM: A mudlide is reportedly blocking Parrotts Ferry Road at Airola Road in Vallecito.
Avoid the area until the road crew can clear the roadway.
Hwy 4 blocked by bus at Meadow Drive
January 16, 2023 at 10:05 AM: Collision has reportedly caused five vehicles and a bus to block Hwy 4 at Meadow near the Alpine County line.
Vehicles are being turned back at Meko. Avoid the area if possible.
Chains required in Murphys
January 16, 2023 at 10 AM: Due to low snow levels this morning, Caltrans is requiring chains on Hwy 4 in Murphys.
Avoid travel of any kind if possible. It just keeps snowing and snowing in the mountains.
Sunday, January 15, 2023
Chains now required east of Arnold
January 15 2023 at 9AM: Caltrans is now requiring chains on Hwy 4 just above Arnold.
The snow level is coming down as this new storm moves in.
Saturday, January 14, 2023
Mountain Ranch Road flooded
January 14, 2023 at 1:20 PM: Mountain Ranch Road is reportedly flooded around Michel Road in the San Andreas area.
Use caution if in that area.
Flooding on Clinton Road
January 14, 2023 at 12:10: Flooding is reported on Clinton Road at Butte Mountain Road in the Jackson area.
Use extra caution on all county roads in Amador and Calaveras County to watch for flooding.
Overturned pickup on Hwy 26
January 14, 2023 at 12 Noon: A pickup has reportedly overturned on Hwy 26 at Mangili Road in Rancho Calaveras.
An ambulance and tow truck are responding to the scene.
Mudslide on Parrotts Ferry Road
January 14, 2023 at 10:50 AM: There is a mud and rock slide on Parrotts Ferry Road near Airola Road in Vallecito.
County road department has been dispatched to clear the roadway.
49ers vs Seattle
The 49ers 1:25 PM game today is at Levi Stadium in Santa Clara. The Niners are 13-4 and Seattle 9-8 will be there to try and end that.
This is the first playoff game of the season.
Chains required on Hwy 4
Caltrans is requiring chains on Hwy 4 at Camp Connell this morning.
Be extra cautious if heading for the mountains. The skiing is great, but there is another storm headed toward us.
Friday, January 13, 2023
Hwy 4 closed due to flooding
January 13, 2023 ar 2 PM: Hwy 4 is closed in the Farmington area. Drivers are suggested to use an alternate route to the Sierras.
Hwy 26 or Hwy 12 are both available although a little longer.
Mud and rock slide on Hwy 4
January 13, 2023 at 8:35 AM: Hwy 4 is shut down temporarily so that Caltrans can clear a rock and mud slide from the roadway.
This is located at the Blue Lake intersection of Moran Road. Be extra cautious if in that area.
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
Collision on Poole Station Road
January 11, 2023 at 3:55 PM: A three vehicle collision has been reported on Poole Station Road near Riata in San Andreas.
The reporting party apparently said they chased one car down. No injuries are indicated.
Black lab loose in San Andreas
January 10, 2023 at 1:30 PM: A black lAb has been reported out on Hwy 49 near Gold Oak Road in San Andreas.
Be extra cautious until animal service can remove the dog from the roadway.
Tuesday, January 10, 2023
Car runs off roaadway in Copperopolis
January 10, 2023 at 2:50 PM: A car has run off Obyrnes Ferry Road and into a field near Black Creek Drive in Copperopolis.
An ambulance is responding to the scene.
Flooding on Hwy 12 and Hwy 49
January 10, 2023 at 12 Noon: Flooding has been reported on Hwy 12 at Evans Road in the Valley Springs area.
Hwy 49 has dirt and mud at Hwy 26 in Mokelumne Hill. Avoid these
Calaveras road impacted by storms
As of January 10, 2023 the following roads have been reportedly impacted:
Baldwin Lane
Chains required at Blue Lake Springs
January 10, 2023 at 10:20 AM: Caltrans is requiring chains on Hwy 4 at the Blue Lake Springs turnoff on Moran Road.
Be extra cautious if headed for the mountains today.
Calaveras County roads closed
January 10, 2023 at 10:15 AM: CHP has closed roads in Calaveras County:
Railroad Flat Road at Prussian Road
Murphys Grade Road at Ranch Road
Mountain Ranch Road at Mils Road
Snowing in Arnold
January 10, 2023 at 9:45 AM: It just started snowing in Arnold, after raining all night.
Chains will be required soon on Hwy 4 in the area.
Dog struck on Hwy 12
January 10, 2023 at 9:30 AM: A dog has been struck by a vehicle on Hwy 12 at Haskell Street in Burson.
The dog did not survive and is still on the roadway. Animal Services has been notified.
Dogtown Road partially blocked
January 10, 2023 at 9:10 AM: Due to a tree that is leaning into the roadway, Dogtown Road is partially blocked at Esmerelda.
PG&E are en route, but cars are able to get around.
Tree down in Copperopolis
January 10, 2023 at 9:05 AM: A tree has been reported down on Stagecoach Road in Copperopolis.
Be extra cautious if in that area.
Collision in San Andreas
January 10, 2023 at 9 AM: A traffic collision has been reported on Hwy 49 at Gold Oak Road in San Andreas.
An ambulance is responding to the scene.
Monday, January 9, 2023
Water running across Tuolumne Road
January 9, 2023 at 3:45 PM: Water is reportedly overflowing the drain and flowing across Tuolumne Road at Lambert Creek Road in East Sonora.
Be extra cautious if headed in that direction.
Man screaming on roadway
January 9, 2023 at 3:10 PM: A man is reportedly screaming and walking in the lanes of Watertown Road in Campo Seco.
Authorities are responding to the scene. Be cautious if in that area.
Large rocks on Hwy 4
January 9, 2023 at 2:40 PM: A large rock slide has been reported on Hwy 4 at Hodson Road in Copperopolis.
Be extra cautious if headed that way.
Mudslide on Murphys Grade Road
January 9, 2023 at 2:25 PM: A mud and rock slide has been reported on Murphys Grade Road at Upper French Gulch Road in Murphys.
Be extra cautious or avoid that area until cleared.
Collision on Hogan Dam Road
January 9, 2023 at 1:15 PM: A collision has been reported on Hogan Dam Road in Valley Springs.
A vehicle has apparently run off the roadway and up a bank. Use extra caution if in that area.
Tree down on Parrotts Ferry Road
January 9, 2023 at 10:45 AM: A tree is reportedly down on Parrotts Ferry Road at Iron Canyon Cove in Coumbia.
Be aware and extra careful if you must go out today. Many roads are flooded and trees are down.
Chains required on Hwy 4
Caltrans is requiring chains on Hwy 4 at Tamarack.
It is raining, no pouring in Arnold at this time. Be extra cautious of flooded roadways all over Calaveras County.
If you want to enter the Destruction Derby...
Now is the time to start planning if you want to be part of the Frog Jump Destruction Derby in May.
Call the Fair office to find out rules and times to prepare to join everyone.
LInes down in Avery
January 9, 2023 at 9:30 AM: A tree is reportedly down on Moran Road at Avery Hotel Road in Avery.
Power lines have also been pulled down. Be extra cautious if headed in that direction.
1st known photo of a person
One person
Sunday, January 8, 2023
Tree down on Hwy 49
January 8, 2023 at 10 AM: A large tree is down on Hwy 49 between Ramorini Drive and the Fairgrounds in Angels Camp.
The roadway is closed until it can be removed.
Saturday, January 7, 2023
Three vehicle collision in San Andreas
January 7, 2023 at 1:35 PM: A 3 vehicle collision has been reported on Hwy 49 at Russell Road in San Andreas.
Be extra cautious in that area.
Chains required at Cottage Springs
January 7, 2023 at 8 AM: Caltrans is requiring chains on Hwy 4 this morning.
Drive carefully if headed for the mountains. A bigger storm is apparently headed for us tonight and Sunday.
Friday, January 6, 2023
Pickup vs tree on Hwy 4
January 6, 2023 at 4:40 PM: A pickup has reportedly run off Hwy 4 and struck a tree on Hwy 4 in Avery.
An ambulance is responding to the scene.
Jack-knifed big rig on Hwy 4
January 6, 2023 at 11:10 AM: A jack-knifed big rig has been reported on Hwy 4 at Segale Road above Camp Connell.
Be extra cautious if driving through that area.
Pig on the road
January 6, 2023 at 10:20 AM: A pig has been reported on Campo Seco Road near Chile Camp Road in Campo Seco.
Be extra cautious until roadway can be cleared.
Chains required at Camp Connell
January 6, 2023 at 8:45 AM: Chains are required by Caltrans on Hwy 4 at Camp Connell.
The roads are icy this morning, so drive carefully.
Thursday, January 5, 2023
Dancing on Hwy 108?
January 5, 2023 at 3:10 PM: It has been reported that there is someone 'dancing on Hwy 108' in front of the dollar store in Sonora.
Be extra cautious until CHP can clear the roadway.`
Cows out on roadway in San Andreas
January 5, 2023 at 9:25 AM: Cows are reportedly out on Good Strike Road near Leonard Road.
Be cautious if in that area until CHP can clear the roadway.
2 Pine trees laying on power lines
January 5, 2023 at 8:55 AM: Two large pine trees are reportedly laying over power lines on Buckhorn Ridge Road in Pioneer.
PG&E has been notified. Apparently the trees will fall into the roadway when released from the lines.
Overturned car in Copperopolis
January 5, 2023 at 8:45 AM: CHP is now at the scene of a small grey car that overturned on Main Street at Reed's Turnpike in Copperopolis.
The car was reportedly driving at high speed before the crash.
Wednesday, January 4, 2023
Tree down on Hwy 26
January 4, 2023 at 12 Noon: A large tree has been reported as down on Hwy 26 near Ponderosa in Mokelumne Hill.
Caltrans has been notified. Be extra cautious if in that area.
Tree down on Moran Road
January 4, 2023 at 9:15 AM: A tree has been reported down on Moran Road. Traffic is one way in the area.
Be extra cautious while driving this morning as the wind can cause trees to fall at any time.
Tuesday, January 3, 2023
Kevin McCarthy fails to get elected
After a marathon session in the House of Representatives, Kevin McCarthy has failed in his bid to become Speaker.
Three separate votes all failed and the House has gone into recess.
Water rescue in Mokelumne Hill
Ride and walk 4 Art coming soon
On March 19, 2023 the Calaveras Arts Council will hold its annual Ride and Walk 4 Arts to help raise money for art in the schools.
It will begin at Jenny Lind Park. You can register or ask questions at the Calaveras County Arts office at 754-1774 or email goldrusharts18@gmail.com.
Monday night football game ends abruptly
January 2, 2023's Monday night football ended abruptly in the first quarter after a player
Monday, January 2, 2023
Chains required on Hwy 4
January 2, 2023 at 4 PM: Caltrans is requiring chains on Hwy 4 at Cottage Springs this afternoon.
Snow is coming down pretty heavily at 4000'.
Snowing in Arnold
January 2, 2023 at 3:45 PM: It just started snowing in Arnold, after two weeks of just rain.
. Drive extra carefully if headed for the mountains and bring chains in case Caltrans orders them.
Hawver Road closed
January 2, 2023 at 12:15 PM: Hawver Road near Jesus Maria Road is closed.
The rainstorm caused damage to the roadway. Public Works is working on it. There is no estimated time of re-opening.
Sunday, January 1, 2023
49ers in Las Vegas
The SF 49ers are in Las Vegas today to play the Raiders.
Niners have 8 straight wins and don't want to be held back by their old nemisis from the Bay.
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