Wednesday, October 30, 2024

Letter to Editor: Biggs-Adams Makes a play for influence

    Letter to the Editor:

     It's a rare moment, during any heated politial campaign, when candidates for a coveted office are

House fire in Murphys

   UPDATE:  This fire is actually on Williams Street.

Tuesday, October 29, 2024

New Manager at Bear Valley

    Bear Valley Ski Resort has just named Brad Cumberland as their new General Manager.

   As of October 23, 2024 he takes on the role of running the resort after 8 years of experience as a senior manager.

Thursday, October 24, 2024

Two burglaries in Arnold

  UPDATE:  Two juveniles are being held as alleged burglars.

Groveland man arrested at Tractor Supply

    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.  

Grand theft dog warrant

    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.  

Wednesday, October 23, 2024

Control burn on Bear Mountain

    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!!

Tree blocking Doster Road

    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.

Friday, October 18, 2024

Grass fire in Farmington

     UPDATE:  Fire is under control. Extra engines cancelled.

Local girls win big at Cow Palace

 

The 2025 National Rodeo Queen is Kaelee Gates
and the runner up is Kyndal Castle, both of 
Calaveras County. Congratulations!!

Large tree down on Hwy 88

    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.

Wednesday, October 16, 2024

Overturned Subaru in Jamestown

    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.

Collision in Valley Springs

   October 16, 2024 at 10:25 AM:  A two vehicle collision has been reported on Hwy 26 in Valley Springs.

   Emergency personnel are responding.

Garbage truck fire on Hwy 4

    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.


Warning: Wire on Murphys Grade Road

   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.

Monday, October 14, 2024

Thursday, October 10, 2024

Collision in Rancho Calaveras

    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.

Overturned gravel truck on Burson Road

    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.

Collision on Hwy 12

    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.

Tuesday, October 8, 2024

Collision in Dorrington

    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.

Angels Camp woman arrested

    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.

Ready for snow?

 


Jerry needs a home

 

This precious kitty can be visited at the Calaveras
Animal Shelter in San Andreas

Monday, October 7, 2024

Overturned pickup on Hwy 49

    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.

Alarm at Arnold Sheriff substation

   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.

Fire in Groveland

    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.

Saturday, October 5, 2024

Peak Fire at 400 acres

    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.

Friday, October 4, 2024

Motorcycle crash in Avery

    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.

Peak Fire grows

    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.

Thursday, October 3, 2024

Wednesday, October 2, 2024

Fire on Hwy 108

   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.

Collision in Jamestown

    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.

Grass fire in La Grange

   UPDATE:  Fire is approximately one acre at this time with a slow rate of spread.

Collision on Hwy 12

    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.