State of Law Enforcement in Calaveras Co Hosted by FOCSO

State of Law Enforcement in Calaveras Co Hosted by FOCSO

San Andreas, CA…Please join Sheriff Rick DiBasilio at FOCSO’s annual dinner for a briefing on the State of Law Enforcement in Calaveras County. The briefing will include present and future objectives for the department as well as FOCSO goals. Ask questions, have dinner and dessert, and network with your Sheriff and your community. $35 includes […]

Traffic Update….Major Injury Motorcycle Collision on Hwy 88

Traffic Update….Major Injury Motorcycle Collision on Hwy 88

Pioneer, CA…CHP is reporting a major injury motorcycle collision that is just now hitting the list that happened over an hour ago. The collision in on Hwy 88 near Omo Ranch Road. Please use caution in the area…. Incident: 00172 Type: Trfc Collision-Major Inj Location: Omo Ranch Rd / Sr88 Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.527977 -120.442157 […]

What’s Happening in Murphys this Week – Through September 15, 2017

What’s Happening in Murphys this Week – Through September 15, 2017

Murphys, CA…Try out the Saturday Hopper bus service running between Valley Springs and Arnold with stops in Murphys! Saturdays in Murphys – Walking Tours of Historic Downtown Murphys are available at no charge (donations gratefully accepted) on Saturday mornings at 10am leaving from the Old Timers Museum. Please contact Jo Sanders at 209-728-3072 to confirm […]

Hurricane Warnings in Effect for Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands Due to Irma

Hurricane Warnings in Effect for Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands Due to Irma

Miami, FL…Hurricane Irma is moving closer to the Caribbean. Hurricane conditions are expected to begin within the hurricane warning area in the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico on Wednesday. Destructive winds, storm surge, dangerous surf, heavy rainfall and flash flooding are possible. There is an increasing chance of seeing impacts from Irma in parts […]

Red Flag & Air Quality Warnings Continue for Northern California

Red Flag & Air Quality Warnings Continue for Northern California

Arnold, CA….Red Flag & Air Quality Warnings Continue for Northern California the full list is enclosed… Red Flag Warning URGENT – FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Sacramento CA 820 AM PDT Wed Sep 6 2017 …ABUNDANT LIGHTNING POSSIBLE THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING… A robust upper level weather system off the California coast will […]

21 Traffic Fatalities Statewide Over Labor Day Holiday

21 Traffic Fatalities Statewide Over Labor Day Holiday

CHP’s Labor Day weekend Maximum Enforcement Period was from 6:01 pm Friday, September 1st to 11:59 pm Monday, September 4th.  During this time CHP investigated 21 fatal traffic collisions statewide which claimed the lives of 21 people. The 21 lives lost were 15 vehicle occupants of which 7 were without seatbelts, 5 motorcyclists of which […]

Davis J. Factor From Carmel Valley Passes From Injuries Sustained in Eagle Meadows Collision

Davis J. Factor From Carmel Valley Passes From Injuries Sustained in Eagle Meadows Collision

Eagle Meadows, CA…On September 3, 2017 at approximately 2:30 pm, 66 year old Carmel Valley resident, Christine Factor was driving a 2011 Lexus GX460, westbound on State Route 108 west of Forest Route 6N24, Eagle Meadows, at approximately 50-55 MPH. For unknown reasons, Christine Factor allowed her vehicle to veer to the right and travel […]

Golf Cart Tow Turns Fatal and Takes Life of Angels Camp Man

Golf Cart Tow Turns Fatal and Takes Life of Angels Camp Man

Angels Camp, CA…This morning, San Andreas CHP officers were dispatched to a fatal traffic collision between a golf cart being towed and a Ford pickup. The driver of the golf cart, Cody Agasi Horn, was killed instantly when the golf cart crossed into the westbound lane and was struck by the Ford. The driver of […]

Traffic Update….Collision Blocking Hwy 88 Near Clinton Road

Traffic Update….Collision Blocking Hwy 88 Near Clinton Road

Jackson, CA…CHP is reporting a collision blocking Hwy 88 near Clinton Road. A tow truck in on expedite to clear the incident. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00268 Type: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj Location: Sr88 / Clinton Rd Loc Desc: JWO Lat/Lon: 38.388837 -120.674776 Close Detail Information 1:47 PM 2 [2] [Rotation Request Comment] […]

Traffic Update….Rider Down Near Hwy 49 & New Melones

Traffic Update….Rider Down Near Hwy 49 & New Melones

Angels Camp, CA…CHP is reporting a motorcycle rider down near New Melones on Hwy 49. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00248 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr49 / New Melones Lake Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.004722 -120.501944 Close Detail Information 1:04 PM 1 [2] RIDER DOWN TO RHS Unit Information 1:06 PM 5 Unit […]

Sheriff DiBasilio Assigns Sgt. Greg Stark to Rural Crime Prevention Task Force

Sheriff DiBasilio Assigns Sgt. Greg Stark to Rural Crime Prevention Task Force

San Andreas, CA…In an ongoing effort to better serve Calaveras citizens, Sheriff Dibasilio has assigned a tenured Sergeant to Rural Crimes Prevention Task Force. The mission of the task force is to develop solutions to the unique crimes afflicting the public in Calaveras County’s rural areas while protecting both people and property. The Task Force […]

Suspect Arrested After Vehicle Chase in Budget Rental Van

Suspect Arrested After Vehicle Chase in Budget Rental Van

Jamestown, CA…On September 1, 2017, at approximately 7:53 pm, Officer Huddleston observed a white 2012 Ford Budget Rental Van westbound on SR-108 west of Sierra Rock Road, tailgating another vehicle and driving partially on the right shoulder. Officer Huddleston attempted to make an enforcement stop on the van. The van moved into the left turn […]

President Donald J. Trump on Repealing DACA

President Donald J. Trump on Repealing DACA

As President, my highest duty is to defend the American people and the Constitution of the United States of America. At the same time, I do not favor punishing children, most of whom are now adults, for the actions of their parents. But we must also recognize that we are nation of opportunity because we […]

Naomi Lee Liechty 1918 – 2017

Naomi Lee Liechty 1918 – 2017

White Pines, CA…Naomi Liechty of White Pines, CA passed away on August 27, 2017 in Sonora, CA. She was born in Oilton, Creek County, Oklahoma on March 26, 1918. She was 99 years old. She is preceded in death by her husband Daniel George Liechty Sr. She is survived by her son, Daniel George Liechty […]

Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Sales Arrest

Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Sales Arrest

Tuolumne, CA…A traffic stop for a brake light out leads to a drug sales arrest. On Saturday just after 1:00AM, Deputy Speer stopped a silver Hyundai sedan in Tuolumne City for having a brake light out. The driver, 46-year-old Dale Biehle of Sonora is on searchable probation and was driving the car with a suspended […]

Traffic Update….Box Truck on Side Near Hwy 26 & Saint Andrews

Traffic Update….Box Truck on Side Near Hwy 26 & Saint Andrews

Valley Springs, CA…CHP is reporting a box truck on its’ side near Hwy 26 & Saint Andrews. Appears to be minor injuries but please use caution in the area… Incident: 00075 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr26 / Saint Andrews Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.174018 -120.833460 Close Detail Information 7:33 AM 13 [27] 49-D3 XPORTED […]

Traffic Update…Collision on Hwy 4 Near Red Hill Road

Traffic Update…Collision on Hwy 4 Near Red Hill Road

Vallecito, CA…CHP is reporting a collision holding up traffic on Hwy 4 near Red Hill. Please use caution in the area…. Incident: 00036 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr4 / Redhill Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.093369 -120.485045 Close Detail Information 5:58 AM 10 [23] CAL TRANSIT – ADVSNG BUS STUCK / INQ’G HOW LONG TILL […]

Traffic Update….Collision Near Hwy 88 & Lower Ridge Road

Traffic Update….Collision Near Hwy 88 & Lower Ridge Road

Pine Grove, CA…CHP is reporting a possible injury collision near Hwy 88 & Lower Ridge Road. Please use caution in the area…. Incident: 00166 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr88 / Ridge Rd Loc Desc: LOWER RIDGE Lat/Lon: 38.359742 -120.821180 Close Detail Information NO DETAILS Unit Information 11:16 AM 5 Unit Assigned 11:16 AM 4 […]