December 22, 2024 at 9 AM: A GMC Yukon has reportedly overturned on Obyrnes Ferry Road at the bridge in Copperopolis.
No injuries have been indicated. A tow truck is responding.
December 22, 2024 at 9 AM: A GMC Yukon has reportedly overturned on Obyrnes Ferry Road at the bridge in Copperopolis.
No injuries have been indicated. A tow truck is responding.
December 21, 2024 at 10:20 AM: The usual black cow is out and in the middle of Moran Road again around Love Creek Road in Avery.
Be extra cautious until CHP can get it back inside the fence.
December 20, 2024 at 8:30 AM: A rollover traffic collision has been reported on Hwy 4 at Boards Crossing in Dorrington.
An SUV is down the embankment on its side. An ambulance and tow truck are responding to the scene.
December 18, 2024 at 7 AM: A semi and a car have reportedly collided on the Obyrnes Ferry Bridge in Copperopolis and the roadway is blocked.
An ambulance is responding to the scene.
December 17, 2024 at 12:45 PM: A deer that was reportedly struck by a vehicle on Hwy 4 at Meadowmont Way in Arnold is attempting to drag itself off the roadway.
Drivers without warning whistles on the front bumpers and who drive way too fast to stop for the innocent animals have no excuse for causing them to suffer.
Caltrans is requiring chains on vehicles without 4 wheel drive and snow tires at Cottage Springs on Hwy 4 this morning.
It is not snowing, but the roads are extremely icy.
December 14, 2024 at 9AM: Trees are reportedly down on Kenshaw Way in Dorrington, Hwy 49 at Big Bar Rd in Mokelumne Hill, Easy Bird Way in Wilseyville, Russell and Moran in Arnold, Hwy 4 at Stallion in Angels Camp, Hwy 26 in Glencoe, Tapadero Street in Angels Camp, Fricot City Road in San Andreas and Ridge Road in Railroad Flat.
Drive carefull and watch for hazards.
December 14, 2024: Today will bring wind, rain and snow to Calaveras County. Drive carefully.
Trees are reported down in multiple areas.
December 11, 2024: A winter storm bringing rain and snow to Calaveras County is expected to reach us by this evening.
There could be snow below 5000'. I'm sure that makes Bear Valley Ski Resort happy.
December 11, 2024 at 9 AM: An Amador County vehicle has reportedly been involved in a crash on Argonaut Drive in Jackson.
No injuries have been indicated.
December 11, 2024 at 8:05 AM: An overturned vehicle has been reported on Hwy 12 at Petross Road in Wallace.
An ambulance is responding to the scene. The roadway is blocked.
December 10, 2024 at 4:10 PM: An ATV has reportedly crashed on Stinson View Road in Rancho Calaveras.
An air ambulance is responding to the scene.
December 10, 2024 at 2:50 PM: A semi pulling two trailers of hay crashed on Hwy 88 at Climax Road and there is hay all over the roadway.
Caltrans has been requested to assist in clearing the roadway. No injuries have been indicated.
December 8, 2024 at 8:45 AM: A truck which is reportedly so damaged it is hard to identify, has crashed on Blue Mountain Road in Wilseyville.
Unfortunately one person has not survived this crash. The coroner has been dispatched to the scene.
December 5, 2024 at 2:15 PM: A vehicle has reportedly run off Hwy 26 near Deardorff Road and into a ditch outside Glencoe.
No injuries have been indicated in this crash.
December 5, 2024 at 1:45 PM: A head-on collision has been reported on Parrotts Ferry Road outside Columbia.
No injuries have been indicated.
December 3, 2024 at 3:25 PM: A vehicle is reportedly fully involved in flames on Hwy 108 in Sonora.
Several engines are responding to the scene.
December 2, 2024 at 9:40 AM: A vehicle has reportedly rolled over on Greenley Road at Hwy 108 in Sonora.
An ambulance is responding to the scene for major injuries.
November 29, 2024 at 9:50 AM: A house fire has been reported on Mountain Ranch Road near Washington Street in Mountain Ranch.
Several engines and water tenders are responding.
On November 26, 2024 a mobile home was reportedly on fire in Avery. Ebbetts Pass Fire responded as the home was fully engulfed.
They were able to bring the fire under control without additional engines.
November 27, 2024 at 7:40 AM: There are cows reportedly out on Dogtown Road this morning.
Some are attempting to jump the fence and got stuck on barbed wire. CHP is responding.
November 26, 2024: Caltrans is requiring chains on Hwy 4 at Cottage Springs this morning.
Be extra careful as conditions on very slick.
November 24, 2024 at 1:55 PM: A fire has been reported on Ferretti Road in Groveland.
Several engines are responding.
November 24, 2024 at 12:20 PM: A vegetation fire has been reported on Appleblossom Drive in Murphys.
Small fire, not advancing. One engine needed only.
November 22, 2024 at 7:35 AM: A fire has been reported on Hwy 49 at Red Hill Road outside Angels Camp.
Several vehicles have stopped to watch. Fire personnel are responding.
The fire reached 48 acres before being brought under control. It made the channel 3 news.
November 21, 2024 at 7:40 AM: Just checked the camera and it is now snowing in Bear Valley.
Maybe they won't need the snow machines as much. They aren't planning on opening November 29, 2024.
November 20, 2024 at 7:50 AM: A traffic collision has been reported on Hwy 49 at Airport Road in San Andreas.
A white bug truck and a black truck are involved. It isn't yet known if there are injuries.
On November 15, 2024 Calaveras deputies responded to a report of alleged felony Threats to intimidate a witness at the Burson Market.
Tony James Soloman (46) of Campo Seco was booked into the Calaveras County Jail additionally for alleged Hit and Run and injuring a spouse or cohabitant. Three outstanding warrants had been issued.
On November 17, 2024 at 1:35 AM Calaveras Sheriff deputies responded to a report of an alleged Assault with a Deadly Weapon.
The Sheriff's report indicates is occurred on Manuel Road in Arnold. No other details are available.
The weather bureau has just issued a storm weather warning for the western sierras tomorrow, likely in Ebbetts Pass.
Starting Tuesday through Wednesday, snow is expected to reach 3000'. Be extra careful if on the raodways.
November 18, 2024 at 10:40 AM: A traffic collision has been reported on Gatewood Avenue in San Andreas.
An ambulance is responding to the scene.
November 18, 2024 at 10:35 AM: A building was reportedly struck by a vehicle on Hwy 4 near Henry Street in Arnold.
Apparently the vehicle left the scene and it is now a hit and run collision.
November 18, 2025: Chains are required on Hwy 4 at Tamarack due to snow overnight.
Always carry chains if headed for the resorts. Drive carefully.
November 18, 2024 at 8:25 AM: Several sheep are reportedly out on Southworth Road near Ospital Road in the Burson area.
Use extra caution if in that area.
November 17, 2024 at 1:45 PM: A grass fire has been reported on Kelly Loop Road in the Standard area of Tuolumne County.
Several engines and water tenders are responding.
According to the WHO, racism is a delusional symptom of a psychotic disorder.
It is considered very difficult to treat.
November 15, 2024 at 8 AM: Caltrans is requiring chains on Hwy 4 above Arnold due to the snow.
It is snowing in Arnold, but not much is expected to accumulate. Drive carefully.
November 15, 2024 at 7:50 AM: A Chevy Tahoe has reportedly rolled onto its side on Fiddletown Road in Fiddletown.
An ambulance is responding to the scene.
Hwy 4 (Ebbetts Pass) is now closed from Lake Alpine due to snow.
No chain requirements yet on Hwy 4 in the Arnold area.
On Sunday November 10, 2024 at 8:06 PM, officers at the Calaveras County Jail found an unresponsive incarcerated male.
Although life saving measures were attempted the inmate died. His name was Benjamin Nava (43) of Valley Springs.
November 13, 2024 at 10:30 AM: Black cows are reportedly in the roadway on Dogtown Road outside Angels Camp.
Be extra cautious until authorities can find the owner and clear the roadway.
On November 12, 2024 Calaveras Sheriff deputies arrested Jordan Fox Peters (28) of West Point.
Peters was booked into the Calaveras County Jail for allegedly Threatening with the Intent to Terrorize and being Prohibited from possessing ammunition, both felonies, along with other charges.
November 13, 2024 at 8 AM: A traffic collision has been reported on Hwy 4 near Hunter Dam Road in Hathaway Pines.
An ambulance is responding to the scene.
A field goal is the last three seconds made the score 23-20 Niners.
November 10, 2024 at 11:15 AM: A car has reportedly overturned on Hwy 108 at Old Wards Ferry Road in Sonora.
One person was pinned in their vehicle, but injuries are minor in this two vehicle involved collision.
On November 7, 2024 Calaveras Sheriff deputies arrested Kyle Reed Bracken (67) on Hwy 12 near Wallace.
Bracken was booked into Calaveras County Jail for allegedly three felonies involved assault and possession of drugs with a firearm and being a felon in possession of a firearm.
At their November 12, 2024 City Council meeting Angels Camp has appointing a new City Administrator on the Consent Agenda.
How long that will last is hard to say. The City seems to have problems keeping good people in that position.
At their November 12, 2024 board meeting, the Supervisor have on their agenda
Owned by St. Charles Hospitality, the 79 room hotel is planned for Hwy 49 across from Treats store.
In District 2, Autumn Andahl was elected to replace Supervisor Garamendi, who is retiring.
On November 4, 2024 Calaveras deputies arrested Terry Sue Rueger (58) of Mokelumne Hill on Hwy 49 and Campo Seco Road.
Rueger was booked on alleged DUI with bodily injury and DUI .08 with bodily injury, both felonies.
November 7, 2024 at 3:40 PM: A house fire has been reported on Independence Road in Glencoe.
Several engines and water tenders are responding.
On November 1, 2024 Calaveras Sheriff deputies booked Margaret JoAnn Williams (60) of Railroad Flat into the Calaveras County Jail.
Williams is alleged to have assaulted a person with a firearm and made threats using a firearm, both felonies.
November 6, 2024 at 4:30 PM: A car has reportedly gone over the cliff on Parrotts Ferry Road near Porcina Way. An ambulance is responding to the scene.
The car after crashing with another went around 300 yards down the cliff before stopping. Fire rescue is attempting to remove her from the car.
November 5, 2024 at 7:45 AM: A car fire has been reported on Hwy 26 at Mangili Drive in Valley Springs.
Calfire is responding to the scene.
On October 31, 2024 Calaveras Sheriff deputies arrested Megan Elizabeth Bortz (33) of Avery on Blagen Road in Arnold.
Bortz was booked into the Calaveras County Jail for alleged infliction of corporal injury on a co-habitant and for misdemeanor exhibition of a deadly weapon other than a firearm.
November 4, 2024 at 9:40 AM: A house fire has been reported on Rippon Road in Rancho Calaveras.
Several engines have been dispatched to the scene.
November 4, 2024 at 9:25 AM: In what appears to be a hit and run, several trees have been knocked down and a possible overturned vehicle have been reported on Murphys Grade Road near French Gulch Road.
Some drivers have been trying to clear the roadway. CHP is en route to the scene.
Letter to the Editor:
It's a rare moment, during any heated politial campaign, when candidates for a coveted office are
As of October 23, 2024 he takes on the role of running the resort after 8 years of experience as a senior manager.
On October 22, 2024 around 6:55 PM Angels Camp Police arrested Benjamin Denson (43) of Groveland at the Tractor Supply in Angels Camp.
Denson was booked into the Calaveras County Jail for an outstanding warrant and for alleged Possession of Burglary tools and Possession of a Controlled Substance for sale, among other charges.
On October 23, 2024 around 1:55 PM Calaveras Sheriff deputies arrested Leeanna Lisa Corpening (26) of Angels Camp at the Meadow Apartments.
Corpening was booked into the Calaveras County Jail on alleged outstanding felony warrants including Grand Theft Dog and misdemeanor Obstruction of a Peace Officer.
On October 25 and 26, 2024 Calfire will control burn over 500 acres on Bear Mountain.
This inclued the area around Fowler Peak Lookout. There will be smoke!!
October 23, 2024 at 7:40 AM: A tree is reportedly blocking both lanes of Doster Road at Hawver Road in the San Andreas area.
County road crews are being dispatched to the scene.
October 18, 2024 at 8:15 AM: A large tree is reportedly blocking both lanes of Hwy 88 at Kirkwood.
Caltrans is responding to clear. Be extra cautious in that area.
October 16, 2024 at 11:25 AM: A Subaru has reportedly overturned on Jamestown Road in Jamestown.
Two women are apparently still in the vehicle. An ambulance is responding to the scene.
October 16, 2024 at 10:25 AM: A two vehicle collision has been reported on Hwy 26 in Valley Springs.
Emergency personnel are responding.
October 16, 2024 at 10:15 AM: A garbage truck is reportedly on fire on Hwy 4 near Shirewood in Arnold.
Engines are responding to the scene.
October 16, 2024 at 8 AM: A vehicle has struck some wire laying on Murphys Grade Road near Fairview Park Court outside Murphys.
Be extra cautious until the roadway can be cleared.
October 10, 2024 at 1 PM: A car was reportedly speeding before driving through two fences and into someone's yard at Hwy 26 and Baldwin in Rancho Calaveras.
An ambulance responding, but injuries were indicated as minor.
October 10, 2024 at 8:30 AM: A big rig has overturned and spilled gravel on Burson Road at Camanche Road in Burson.
No injuries are indicated, but there is a mess to clean up.
October 10, 2024 at 8:50 AM: A traffic collision has been reported on Hwy 12 at Burson Road in Burson.
The roadway is blocked, but there don't seem to be any injuries indicated.
October 8, 2024 at 3:15 PM: A collision has been reported on Boards Crossing Road at Ben Thorn Road in Dorrington.
An ambulance is responding to the scene.
On October 4, 2024 Angels Camp Police arrested Lisa Kasper (64) of Angels Camp on Minard Street in Angels Camp.
Kasper was booked into the Calaveras County Jail for alleged felony corporal injury on a spouse or cohabitant.
October 7, 2024 at 1:45 PM: A black pickup has reportedly overturned on Hwy 49 at Cosgrave Road outside Angels Camp.
Three vehicles are involved. An ambulance is responding to the scene. The roadway is blocked.
October 7, 2024 at 12:25 PM: The alarm at the Arnold Calaveras Sheriff substation was reported and is still going off.
Apparently it was a false alarm but the code won't work and it just keeps blasting.
October 7, 2024 at 11:05 AM: A fire has been reported on Clements Road at Brandt Road in Pine Mountain Lake.
One engine has been dispatched to the scene.
October 5, 2024 at 8:15 AM: The Peak Fire in the Pine Crest area of Tuolumne County is now 400 acres in size and 15% contained.
Air tankers are attempting to stop this fire. No buildings are currently in danger.
October 4, 2024 at 9:15 AM: A motorcycle has crashed on Segale Road near Avery Middle School in Avery.
The rider is apparently stuck under the motorcycle. An ambulance is responding to the scene.
September 4, 2024 at 7:30 AM: The Peak Fire located off Hwy 108 in Pine Crest is now 30 acres in size.
Containment is 10%. The cause is still under investigation.
UPDATE October 3, 2024 at 7:50 AM: At last report, the Peak Fire near Herring Creek Reservoir is around 25 acres and is 10% contained.
October 2, 2024 at 10:30 AM: A traffic collision has been reported at Hwy 108 and Tulloch Dam Road in Jamestown.
An ambulance is responding to the scene.
UPDATE: Fire is approximately one acre at this time with a slow rate of spread.
October 2, 2024 at 9:10 AM: A traffic collision has been reported on Hwy 12 near Central Hill Road outside San Andreas.
This is in a construction zone. No injuries have been indicated.
September 27, 2024 at 12:30 PM: A red Ford and a black Ford reportedly have collided on Hwy 4 and Northwood Drive near Forest Meadows.
An ambulance is responding to the scene. The roadway is blocked.
UpDATE: Approximately 20 x 25' spot burned in the brush with a slow rate of spread.
September 23, 2024 at 4:30 PM: Two separate collisions have been reported on Hwy 4 at Roberts Road just as you arrive in Stockton.
One has minor injuries and the other has major injuries. Traffic is backed up and tow trucks and ambulances are attempting to reach the scenes.
September 23, 2024 at 9:15 AM: A Chevy has reportedly struck a light post at Hwy 108 and Wigwam Road in Jamestown.
No injuries have been indicated.
September 21, 2024: We just learned that there is a new veterinary clinic in town, located in Angels Camp near the Save-Mart.
For those of you who we have heard had difficulty getting an appointment, especially an urgent one, you can reach 4 Paws at 209-444-PAWS. They are also online.
On September 20, 2024 at approximatedly 8 AM Calfire Law Enforcement Officers arrested Robert Hernandez, age 38 of Healdsburg, at the
September 19, 2024 at 3:25 PM: A traffic collision has been reported on Hwy 26 at Paloma Road in Valley Springs.
An ambulance is responding. Multiple vehicles have stopped. One vehicle overturned and is now on its roof.
September 19, 2024 at 10 AM: A grass fire has been reported on Shelton Road in Valley Springs.
Several engines are responding to the area.
September 16, 2024 at 3:30 PM: A collision has been reported on Hwy 88 at Mormon Emigrant Trail due to the snow.
An ambulance is responding to the scene.
UPDATE: Clean up now taking place. Re-opening roadway. Some engines from Stockton have been cancelled.
September 12, 2025 at 12:20 PM: A grass fire has been reported on Hwy 132 near Isabel Way in the Don Pedro area.
Several engines are responding to the scene.
September 12, 2024 at 10:50 AM: A traffic collision has been reported on Hwy 108 in Sonora.
An ambulance is responding to the scene.
September 11, 2024 at 7:30 AM: A vehicle has reportedly rolled off a cliff at Forest Road 5N06 and Hells Half Acre outside Dorrington.
The USFS was notified. It isn't yet known if there are injuries.
You've got to be kidding! Someone just reported an illegal debris fire on Natchez Drive in Dorrington.
No one could be that dumb! Could they? Fire personnel are responding to the scene.
September 9, 2024 at 4:40 PM: A pickup has reportedly gone off Hwy 26 and over the embankment in Mokelumne Hill.
Emergency vehicles are responding to the scene.
UPDATE: An air ambulance is dispatched to this collision. One way traffic is in effect.
On September 2, 2024 around 11:45 AM Josh Noel Freitas (49) of San Andreas was driving his
According to the CHP, on September 1, 2024 around 9:25 PM John Thomas Earl Bandy (23) of San Andreas was driving
September 3, 2024 at 8:05 AM: A vehicle collision has been reported at Hwy 12 and Toyon Circle in Toyon.
An ambulance is responding to the scene.
September 2, 2024 at 10:40 AM: A vehicle reportedly collided with a log on Meadow Drive in Arnold and is now stuck on it.
No injuries have been indicated. A tow truck is responding.
August 30, 2024 at 9:50 AM: A semi and and pickup have collided on Hwy 4 near Horseshoe Drive in Copperopolis.
The roadway may be blocked for over an hour. Apparently the semi jackknifed. No injuries have been indicated.
UPDATE: Determined to be an industrial accident so the Calaveras Sheriff is taking
August 28, 2024 at 4:35 PM: A traffic collision has been reported on Hwy 4 at Milton Road in Milton.
An ambulance is responding to the scene. Debris is in the lanes.
Be extra cautious and watch for timber rattlers. We just learned someone's dog in Meadowmont was bitten yesterday.
They are very active right now, and can be found hiding in woodpiles and under canvas tarps. If bitten, get to a doctor or take your dog to the vet right away.
August 28, 2024 at 2:15 PM: A California State Parks vehicle was reportedly involved in a collision inside Big Trees State Park.
No injuries were indicated.
August 26, 2024 at 3:10 PM: A fire has been reported in the trees at Hwy 88 and Tabeaud Road in Pine Grove.
Crews are enroute to the scene.
August 26, 2024 at 12:20 PM: A traffic collision between a white Acura, a silver sedan and a dark grey SUV has been reported on Main Street at French Gulch Road in Murphys.
An ambulance is responding to the scene. The roadway is blocked.
August 26, 2024 at 9:45 AM: A grass fire has been reported on Hwy 26 at Wimer Road in Jenny Lind.
Several units, water tenders, dozers, and air have been alerted and dispatched to this fire.
August 26, 2024 at 9:15 AM: A school bus has struck a power pole at Argonaut High School in Jackson.
No injuries have been indicated.
Let's see how mentally ill he is:
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August 24, 2024 at 8:45 AM: A traffic collision has been reported on Hwy 26 at Vista del Lago Drive in Rancho Calaveras.
Apparently a vehicle has struck a stop sign at that location. No injuries have been indicate.
August 23, 2024 at 3:45 PM: A traffic collision has been reported at Obyrnes Ferry Road and Shotgun Creek Road in Jamestown.
An ambulance is responding. One vehicle has lost a wheel.
At the August 27, 2024 Calaveras Supervisors meeting, a report on the Wagon Trail project is on the agenda.
The Highway 4 improvement project between Copperopolis and Angels Camp has been laden with problems and not much work is being done currently.
UPDATE: Called the Ace Fire, it was determined to be an arson case and the suspect
August 21, 2024 at 7:35 AM: About a dozen cows are reportedly out on Hwy 49 near Fourths Crossing outside San Andreas.
CHP is attempting to locate the owner, but be extra cautious if heading in that direction.
August 17, 2024 at 8:20 AM: A traffic collision resulting in an overturned car has been reported on Stormy Lane, just off Hwy 26 in Glencoe.
The vehicle is currently on its side. Injuries are minor. a tow truck is responding.
August 16, 2024 at 2:15 PM: A grass fire has been reported on O'Reilly Street in Rancho Calaveras.
Engines, water tenders and dozers are responding to the area.
August 15, 2024 at 4:35 PM: A grass fire has been reported on Berry Lane at Toyon Lane in Jamestown.
Several engines are responding to the scene.
August 15, 2024 at 4:30 PM: A traffic collision has been reported at Hwy 4 and Pine Drive in Arnold.
It isn't yet known if there are injuries.
Gina Rowlands, who played the older Allie in the movie The Notebook, has died at the age of 94.
She had been diagnosed with dementia. Rowlands also appeared in many other movies over the years.
August 14, 2024 at 12:15 PM: A traffic collision has been reported on Hwy 49 at Gold Oak Road in San Andreas.
An ambulance is responding to the scene.
The Gold Ranch Fire near the CA-Nev state line, is believed to have been started by a
On the August 13, 2024 Board of Supervisors agenda today, it was announced that Calaveras Sheriff Rick DeBasilio is retiring.
Rachel Whiting was chosen to replace DeBasilio until the next election.
August 13, 2024 at 9:10 AM: Fire department has been dispatched out to Hwy 4 and Milton Road in Milton for an overturned car in a dry field.
The original accident occured around 6:30 AM and there were minor injuries in the rollover.
August 13, 2024 at 9 AM: A grass fire has been reported on Hwy 132 near Don Pedro Reservoir.
Several engines are responding to the area. Just under an acre in size at this time.
August 11, 2024 at 2:05 PM: A traffic collision has been reported on Hwy 108 at Confidence Road in Twain Harte.
An ambulance is responding to the scene.
UPDATE at 1:45 PM: I acre involved so far. Additional help requested for this fire. Named the Murray Fire.
August 11, 2024 at 9:35 AM: A car has reportedy run off Hwy 49 at Hwy 16 outside Plymouth.
It has been indicated that the car was swerving before losing control. An ambulance is responding to the scene.
As of 7 AM August 11, 2024 the Summit Fire at Summit Road and Railroad Flat Road is 30 acres.
Started in August 10, 2024, the cause has not yet been determined. Containment is still listed at 0%, but forward progress has apparently been stopped.
August 9, 2024 at 11 AM: Evacuations of the entire area of Tuolumne City is not easy. The band of Me-Wuks and most other areas of town are being removed.
At least one power line is down and one road is blocked due to trash being dumped from an evacuees truck.
August 9, 2024 at 7:50 AM: A United box truck and a small sedan have reportedly crashed at Hwy 108 and J59 in Jamestown.
Air ambulances are responding to the scene. The roadway is blocked. The box truck is leaking fluid.
August 7, 2024 at 11:30 AM: The Crozier Fire, which started in the middle of the night, has grown quickly to 182 acres.
Multiple air and ground resources are attempting to control this fire above Placerville.
August 6, 2024 at 9:45 AM: A traffic collision has been reported on Oak Circle in Arnold.
An ambulance is responding to the scene.
August 6, 2024: Overnight the Park Fire has gained another 10,000 acres plus. The town of Mill Creek has been evacuated.
The total acreage in this fire is now 414,042. It is 34% contained. 636 homes have been destroyed.
August 4, 2024 at 2:40 PM: A grass fire has been reported on Hwy 4 in Angels Camp.
Several engines, air support, water tenders, dozers, etc. are responding. This is near Appaloosa.
August 2, 2024: Governor Gavin Newsome has written a letter refusing his approved 3.5% pay raise which would have taken effect at the end of this year.
He indicates that severe budget concerns in California are the reason he feels he should share in the cuts.
July 31, 2024 at 9:30 AM: An Angus Bull is reportedly on Poole Station Road not far from the Cement Plant in San Andreas.
Be extra cautious until owner can be located.
July 31, 2024 at 7:30 AM: An overturned trailer has been reported on Hwy 4 at Main Street possibly involving a Calfire vehicle.
Emergency personnel are responding to the scene, including three CHP.
The Sun Fire off Mountain Ranch Road and Sun Road in Mountain Ranch was controlled at 5 acres on July 29, 2024 around 7 PM. Pretty scary!
Mountain Ranch Road was closed for some time due to fire and mop up. Engines are just now being released at 12:45 PM on July 30, 2024.
On July 27, 2024 the Cosgrove Fire caused evacuations and burned 12 acres in Pardee Ct. and Paloma Road area of Valley Springs.
Forward progress was quickly stopped and evacuations lifted.
As of Monday evening July 30, 2024 the Park Fire is 383,000 acres, now the 5th largest fire in California history.
165 structures have been destroyed and 15 damaged so far. The fire is now burning in Butte and Tehama counties.
July 26, 2024 at 2:10 PM: A collision has been reported at Hwy 59 and Hwy 108 in Jamestown.
An ambulance is responding to the scene.
July 26, 2024 at 12:55 PM: A dumpster is reportedly on fire on St. Charles Street in San Andreas.
Several engines are responding to the scene near Subway.
As of July 24, 2024 BLM has increased fire restrictions in Central California due to high fire
July 25, 2024: The Maria Fire is now 71 acres and is 45% contained.
Evacuation orders have been lifted.
July 24, 2024 at 2:45 PM: A fire has been reported next to a building on Hwy 49 in the Mariposa area.
Engines, dozers and aircraft are responding to the scene.
July 23, 2024 at 10:55 AM: Two firefighters are reportedly injured while working the Maria Fire in Mokelumne Hill.
The two are being walked off the hill to a waiting ambulance apparently.
July 23, 2024 at 7:45 AM: We just heard that a helicopter is now overhead the Maria fire.
They have also ordered 10 additional water tenders for assistance with this fire. It appears Hwy 26 is back open this morning. No CHP assigned.
As of today, July 21, 2024 President Biden will no longer be a candidate for re-election
July 21, 2024 at 11 AM: A collision has been reported involving a vehicle pulling a trailer at Hwy 12 and Hwy 26 at Toyon.
An ambulance is responding to the scene.
July 20, 2024 at 2:15 PM: A traffic collision has been reported on Campo Seco Road in Sonora.
Emergency personnel are responding. No injuries have been indicated.
On July 14, 2024 around 5:45 AM, Calaveras deputies responded to a report of a knife
July 20, 2024 at 7:30 AM: A car has struck a pole on Hwy 88 near Eggman Lane in Pioneer.
Minor injuries have been indicated.
On June 27, 2024 around 5:30 PM deputies responded to a domestic violence call
July 19, 2024 at 10:35 AM: A car fire has been reported on 8th Avenue in Jamestown.
Emergency fire personnel are responding.
July 18, 2024 at 4:30 PM: A jumper has been reported on the New Melones bridge on the Tuolumne County side.
Emergency personnel are responding to the scene.
July 18, 2024 at 11:45 AM: A fire is reported in one of the homeless camps up Hwy 108 in Tuolumne County.
Several engines have been dispatched to the scene. It is about 40' x 40' now.
July 17, 2024 at 11:55 AM: A motorcycle has reportedly crashed on Hwy 49 near Big Bar Road in Mokelumne Hill.
An ambulance is responding to the scene. The bike is in the roadway.
July 17, 2024 at 9:35 AM: A vehicle has reportedly struck a bicycle on El Paso Road near Henry in Escalon.
The bicycle rider did not survive the crash. Emergency personnel are at the scene.
July 16, 2024 at 12:30 PM: A traffic collision has been reported at Hwy 26 and Hwy 12 in Valley Springs.
An ambulance is responding. One vehicle was able to drive into C21 parking lot.
July 15, 2024 at 11:20 AM: A traffic collision has been reported on Hwy 4 at Anrey Court in Murphys.
It isn't yet known if there are injuries.
July 15, 2024 at 8:40 AM: A vehicle has reportedly spun out on Jack Tone Road at Lone Tree Road in the Farmington area.
Apparently a woman fell out of the car while it was spinning and is not laying in the middle of the roadway.
July 14, 2024 at 2:30 PM: A grass fire has been reported on High School Road in Jamestown.
Several engines and water tenders are responding.
With the City Administrator Rebecca Callen on paid administrative leave,
Calaveras County has just issued a Fire Weather Warning for our area, beginning July 12, 2024 at 8 PM to July 15, 2024 at 3 AM.
Isolated dry thunderstorms are forecast and strong outflow winds over the weekend are creating a RED FLAG warning for the entire western Sierra.
On June 6, 2024 the Calaveras Sheriff's office responded to a burglary call
She was 75 years old.
July 11, 2024 at 9:05 AM: A Calfire truck was reportedly involved in a traffic collision near the firehouse on Hwy 26 at Main Street in West Point.
No injuries have been indicated.
July 11, 2024 at 8:35 AM: A car has reportedly crashed just before the bridge on Algiers Road in Murphys.
No injuries have been indicated. Driver was apparently sleeping.
July 10, 2024 at 1:30 PM: A motorcycle has reportedly crashed while being chased by law enforcement on Blue Mountain Road at Lynn Boulevard in West Point.
No injuries have been indicated.
July 10, 2024 at 1:25 PM: A garbage truck reportedly backing into a car near Hwy 4 and Dunbar Road in Arnold.
No injuries have been indicated.