West Point, CA…Earlier this afternoon there was a major injury collision where at lease on vehicle was taken for evidence. We will probably have additional details from CHP in the morning… Incident: 00309 Type: Trfc Collision-Major Inj Location: 0 Sr26 Loc Desc: WEST POINT Lat/Lon: 38.395091 -120.528651 Close Detail Information 5:18 PM 14 [23] [Notification] […]
Arnold, CA…A mountain lion paid us a visit and was recorded this morning in Arnold. Our house is on Bull Wacker Run and is very close to the Stanislaus National Forest boundary. The camera has recorded many different animals, fox, deer, bobcats, turkeys, etc., but this is the first mountain lion. We would like to […]
Sonora, CA…If you need to beat the heat and stay cool, the Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Community Service Office locations in Groveland, Sonora, and Jamestown are air conditioned and open from 11 AM- 9 PM from now until Friday. Come on in, bring a good book, deck of cards or just relax and make new friends. […]
San Andreas – The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit (TCU) is pleased to welcome Emily Kilgore, Fire Prevention Specialist II, to the Unit. Emily comes to TCU from the CAL FIRE Santa Clara Unit where she worked as a Communications Operator in the Emergency Command Center. Prior to coming […]
San Andreas, CA…Today’s special study session to continue discussion of cannabis cultivation in Calaveras County, focused on comments to the Draft EIR for the proposed ordinance to ban cultivation and commercial activities associated with cannabis. At the end of the meeting board discussion centered on trying to craft an ordinance that balanced the will of […]
Pioneer, CA…CHP is reporting a possible injury collision near Cedar & Inspiration. Please use caution in the area…. Incident: 00253 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Cedar Ave / Inspiration Dr Loc Desc: 25629 CEDAR Lat/Lon: 38.489877 -120.528712 Close Detail Information NO DETAILS Unit Information 1:39 PM 3 Unit Assigned 1:55 PM 2 Unit At Scene
San Andreas, CA…Sign Up for Monday, July 10th, Child and Babysitting Safety Class. AHA Heart Saver First Aid/CPR/AED Certification Included! 8:30 AM to 3 PM • Lunch & Snacks Provided $50/Participant • Certification of Completion Community Education Center • Classroom 1 Content Geared to Boys and Girls 11 to 18 Call 754.2470 • Class Size […]
Angels Camp, CA…Interested in becoming a mentor? Come to this info session to learn more about SWAG Young Adult Mentoring for Foster Youth, AND the Calaveras Youth Mentoring Program!
Sonora, CA…On Saturday, the Sheriff’s Office received information about counterfeit bills being passed at local businesses. The suspect shown below in a surveillance photo is described as a woman in her late 40’s to early 50’s, approximately 5’4″ tall, with brownish blond hair. This woman passed a counterfeit $100 bill at Starbucks and attempted to […]
Valley Springs, CA…What can a million dollars buy you? It wouldn’t be enough to build a steam liner, but it would buy a luxury sailboat. You couldn’t get a mansion in Chicago, but you could get a condo on Lake Michigan. On the other hand, a million dollars in a diversified portfolio could help finance […]
San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras Board is holding a special meeting at this time. The two items on the agenda are: Receive a report regarding the Sheriff Department FY2017-18 Budget request. Conduct a special study session to continue discussion of cannabis cultivation in Calaveras County, focusing on comments to the Draft EIR for the proposed ordinance […]
Valley Springs, CA…CHP is reporting a head on collision on Hwy 12 near Evans Road in the Burson area. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00482 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr12 / Evans Rd Loc Desc: 12/EVANS Lat/Lon: 38.184239 -120.872469 Close Detail Information 8:25 PM 7 [6] 1039 FIRE 8:25 PM 6 [8] […]
Strawberry, CA…CHP is reporting and Caltrans has been notified of roadway flooding that is washing away part of the roadway near Hwy 108 & Old Strawberry Road. Be careful in the high country as the high temps and thundershowers are accelerating snow melt. Incident: 00547 Type: Roadway Flooding Location: Sr108 / Old Strawberry Rd Loc […]
Kennedy Meadows, CA…CHP is reporting that a sedan has rolled after impacting a deer and a rock wall. Luckily it is non-injury but it is blocking a lane. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00469 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: SR108 / Kennedy Meadow Rd Loc Desc: Kennedy Meadows Lat/Lon: 38.324744 -119.752113 Detail Information […]
Truckee, CA….From Truckee CHP….”In Truckee we are ready for anything. Today Sgt. Fisher located this fawn stuck in a drainage ditch along I-80. The poor fawns leg had gotten stuck in a drain and water runoff from this mornings thunderstorm was running over the fawn. Sgt. Fisher went above the call of duty, going into […]
Jackson, CA…Town Hall Meeting in Jackson. Monday, June 19, 2017 – 6:00pm. Congressman McClintock will hold a town hall meeting in Jackson on Monday, June 19th at 6:00 P.M. The meeting will be held at: Argonaut High School Gym 501 Argonaut Lane, Jackson, Time: 6:00 P.M.
Arnold, CA…Summer’s first prolonged heatwave is underway through Thursday evening. Natures air conditioner is working at higher elevations as Bear Valley’s, Lake Aline & Pinecrest temps could be up to 26 degrees cooler than Copperopolis, Angels Camp, Valley Springs or Sonora. Arnold & Twain Harte will roll in 10 – 16 degrees cooler. Tonight, Clear. […]
San Andreas, CA… Calaveras County Health and Human Services Agency – Public Health Division has issued a heat advisory for the County. We urge the public to act now to prevent heat-related illness. Temperatures of 100 degrees or more are expected over the next several days. Dr. Kelaita, County Health Officer, stated, “Taking action now […]
Washington, DC…Melania and I offer our deepest condolences to the family of Otto Warmbier on his untimely passing. There is nothing more tragic for a parent than to lose a child in the prime of life. Our thoughts and prayers are with Otto’s family and friends, and all who loved him. Otto’s fate deepens my […]
Washington, DC…The remains of seven Sailors previously reported missing were located in flooded berthing compartments, after divers gained access to the spaces, June 18, that were damaged when USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) was involved in a collision with the Philippine-flagged merchant vessel ACX Crystal. The deceased are: – Gunner’s Mate Seaman Dakota Kyle Rigsby, 19, […]
Avery, CA…On 06/17/2017 at approximately 0030 hours, James Spratt was driving his Ford Mustang westbound on SR-4, east of Howard Ct at a high rate of speed. Daniel Horsey was driving a Honda Civic eastbound on SR-4, approaching approaching Spratt. Spratt unsafely turned his Mustang from a direct course of travel and lost control. The […]
San Andreas, CA…Help Solve Crime in Your Area! Register Your Video Surveillance Camera with CCSO. The Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) is reaching out to residents and businesses with surveillance camera(s) on their property. CCSO would like to continue to build a database to catalog the surveillance cameras in our community. As crimes occur, CCSO […]
San Andreas, CA…On 06/17/2017 at approximately 1610 hours, Katrina Williams was driving her Jeep westbound on SR-12, west of SR-49. Janet Ballou was driving her Ford truck eastbound on SR-12, approaching the Jeep. For an undetermined reason, Williams turned her jeep to the left into the path of Ballou. Ballou had no time to react […]
Sonora, CA…Sonora Regional Medical Center is offering the American Lung Association’s Freedom From Smoking® course beginning July 11. Classes will meet at Pulmonary Rehabilitation, located at 19747 Greenley Road, each Tuesday from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. for seven weeks. Freedom From Smoking provides a supportive group environment where adults work through the quitting process together […]
Washington, DC…(The following is a portion of the opinion of the court)…JUSTICE ALITO announced the judgment of the Court and delivered the opinion of the Court with respect to Parts I, II, and III–A, and an opinion with respect to Parts III–B, III–C, and IV, in which THE CHIEF JUSTICE, JUSTICE THOMAS, and JUSTICE BREYER […]
Angels Camp, CA…The latest schedule of road repairs and maintenance that will affect your travels in our area and as you travel. Locally crews will be working on many of our roadways. Below is Caltrans plans for repairs and maintenance on local roads. It shows the route, county and location of the possible repairs. Weather […]
San Andreas, CA…LEAD AGENCY: Calaveras County Planning Department, 891 Mountain Ranch Rd., San Andreas, CA 95249 2016-827 APPEAL by Archer Norris representing Joshua Moore, of the Planning Commission Denial of Appeal 2016-827 for the Denial of Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Registration Application. The 640.35 acre site is located approximately two miles north of State Highway 4 […]