People are asking what happened to Rebecca Callen, who was considered to be
Sunday, June 30, 2024
Saturday, June 29, 2024
Fire in Jamestown
UPDATE: Fire is 1/4 acre in size at this time. Air tanker dispatched. CHP is enroute to assist with traffic in the area.
Friday, June 28, 2024
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Collision near Columbia College
June 26, 2024 at 1 PM: A Marshal's vehicle, in pursuit of a suspect reportedly struck a school bus and is hanging over the embankment.
No injuries have been indicated..
Collision in Milton
June 26, 2024 at 11:30 AM: A traffic collision has been reported on Hwy 4 at Milton Road in the Milton area involvling two vehicles and a power pole.
An ambulance is responding. A telephone pole is laying on one vehicle. Holding traffic for PG&E.
NO Fireworks in Ebbetts Pass
You can see the big sign as you leave Murphys and all the way through Ebbetts Pass. NO FIREWORKS!!
Burning PAWS today
Calfire will be control burning at the PAWS facility just outside San Andreas today and tomorrow.
Smoke will be seen in the area.
Tuesday, June 25, 2024
City of Angels Camp still after City Administrator?
Yet another CLOSED SESSION meeting is being held at 2 PM today to discuss appointing an interim City Administrator.
Apparently they plan to come back into public session to announce their decision. Is anyone speaking up for Rebecca Callen????? Why is the City doing this??
Car vs tree in Standard
June 25, 2024 at 1:25 PM: A black sports car reportedly has left Standard Road and struck a tree in Standard.
No injuries are indicated.
Grass fire on Liberty Road
June 25, 2024 at 10:35 AM: A grass fire has been reported on Liberty Road outside Clements.
Several engines are responding to the scene.
Collision in Vallecito
June 25, 2024 at 9:35 AM: A traffic collision has been reported on Hwy 4 in Vallecito.
No injuries have been indicated.
Monday, June 24, 2024
OP-ED: If you don't understand the extremist right wing
There are three pretty good books to read explaining the extremist right
Sunday, June 23, 2024
Auditions for The Cake
On June 29 and 30, 2024 Murphys Creek Theater is holding auditions for their next play The Cake.
By appointment only, contact the director at submissionsatmurphyscreektheatre.org.
Honda Civic vs cattle truck
June 23, 2024 at 1:45 PM: A Honda Civic has reportedly collided with a cattle truck on Fine Drive in the Linden area.
An ambulance is responding to the scene.
Motorcycle vs tree in Burson
June 23, 2024 at 1:15 PM: A motorcycle has reportedly left the road and struck a tree on Burson Road and Carol Lane in Burson.
Major injuries have been indicated. An ambulance is responding to the scene.
Collision in Forest Meadows
June 23, 2024 at 12 Noon: A collision has been reported at Wylderidge and Heather in Forest Meadows.
It isn't yet known if there are injuries.
Saturday, June 22, 2024
Rollover collision in Vallecito
June 22, 2024 at 2:50 PM: A vehicle reportedly ran off Parrotts Ferry Road near Moaning Cave Road, hit several trees and has rolled over.
An ambulance and tow truck are reponding to the scene.
Possible drowning at New Melones
UPDATE: The June 22, 2024 at 2 PM: The Calaveras Rescue unit has been dispatched to New Melones reservoir.
A call that a possible drowning has occurred at the dam. Victim is on the boat and partially responsive at this time.
Friday, June 21, 2024
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
Collision in Vallecito
June 19, 2024 at 1:20 PM: A traffic collision has been reported on Hwy 4 at Vallecito Bypass Road in Vallecito.
One vehicle struck a tree. An air ambulance is responding to the scene. One car is on fire.
Collision in Jamestown
June 19, 2024 at 1:05 PM: A traffic collision has been reported on J59 in Jamestown.
An ambulance is responding to the scene.
Aero Fire evacuations lifted
June 19, 2024 at 11:20 AM: All evacuation orders have been lifted for residents of the Aero Fire in Copperopolis.
Hwy 4 is still closed at Poole Station Road, however.
Copperopolis fire update
As of 7 AM on June 19, 2024 the Aero Fire is 33% contained. It has not gained acreage since noon yesterday.
The fire came within feet of the Copperopolis Elementary School before they stopped it. Evacuations are still in effect, along with the closure of Hwy 4.
Tuesday, June 18, 2024
Saturday, June 15, 2024
Moving vehicle on fire
June 15, 2024 at 10:40 AM: A vehicle that is moving up Old Priest Grade towards Groveland is reportedly on fire.
Fire personnel is responding to the scene.
Training fire on Bear Mountain
June 15, 2024: What is described as a training fire near Fowler Peak on Bear
Friday, June 14, 2024
Boating injury at Camanche
On June 10, 2024 around 1 PM deputies were dispatched to a report of a boating
Head-on collision on Hwy 4
UPDATE: The ambulance has been cancelled. CHP indicates injuries are minor.
Thursday, June 13, 2024
Annual report on Calfire
According to their annual report, Calfire of Tuolumne and Calaveras responded to 585 fires total in 2023.
We have requested the total for Calaveras County and will report it when we receive the information.
Collision in Angels Camp
June 13, 2024 at 9:10 AM: A traffic collision has been reported on Main Street in Angels Camp near Ramorini Lane.
No injuries have been indicated. A tow truck is responding.
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
Arrest at Camanche campground
On June 8, 2024 Calaveras deputies were dispatched to the Moccasin campground at
Monday, June 10, 2024
Angels special meeting about Administrator?
On June 10, 2024 at 4 PM the Angels City Council will hold a special meeting with closed session to give evaluation of City Administrator.
The next item listed is to discipline/dismiss a public employee, followed by an interim appointment to the position.
Sunday, June 9, 2024
Collision on Hwy 49
June 9, 2024 at 10:55 AM: A collision has been reported on Hwy 49 in Mokelumne Hill.
No injuries have been indicated, but possible aggressive behavior from one of the drivers. CHP is responding.
Saturday, June 8, 2024
Car vs tree in Copperopolis
UPDATE: Major injuries have resulted from this collision. Fire department is still
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
Drug and weapon arrest in Valley Springs
On May 29, 2024 around 10 PM Calaveras deputies say John Robert Blackwell (37)
Calfire SMOKES US OUT!!
Apparently Calfire made a decision to start a control burn of 157 acres at Big Trees
Tuesday, June 4, 2024
Grass fire off Hwy 108
UPDATE: Not long after the tanker arrived the fire was brought under control.
Mexico elects Jewish woman President
Claudia Sheinbaum is also the first Jewish President Mexico has elected.
Attempted carjacking in San Andreas
On May 29, 2024 Calaveras deputies arrested Jack Donal Martin (42) of San Andreas on E. St. Charles Street in
Fire in Mountain Ranch
June 4, 2024 at 9:45 AM: A fire has been reported on Mountain Ranch Road at Sun Road in Mountain Ranch.
Fire personnel are responding.
Car vs fence in Railroad Flat
June 4, 2024 at 8:55 AM: A car reportedly ran off the road and hit a fence on Railroad Flat Road and Jesus Maria Road in Railroad Flat.
Apparently the driver was avoiding striking a deer in the roadway. No injuries are indicated.