West Point, CA…An essence of kindness, a spirit of Christmas has passed. On November 28th Jeannette Willard died at her forest home of 40 years east of West Point. She is survived by her husband Alan, who was with her at the time of her passing, her sons Greg, Brian, Kevin, grandson Brenden, and daughters […]
Angels Camp, CA…Happy Holidays from Greenhorn Creek. Just a reminder, we are situated just below the snow level and just above the fog. You can golf all year around, and we have great deals for the holiday to keep you golfing. This weeks holiday specials from Greenhorn Creek: December 7th – County Day (Calaveras, Tuolumne, […]
Groveland, CA…Deputies have been on scene investigating an armed robbery that occurred at Yosemite Bank on Main St. in Groveland this afternoon around 2:40. The man entered the bank with a small handgun and demanded money. He is described as a young white adult man wearing a black parka jacket, light colored cargo type pants […]
Ione, CA…CHP is reporting a multi-vehicle collision blocking the westbound lane near Hwy 88 & Blue Sky Drive. Please use caution in the area…. Incident: 00194 Type: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj Location: Sr88 / Blue Sky Dr Loc Desc: WB JEO Lat/Lon: 38.343844 -120.882448 Close Detail Information 2:06 PM 3 [8] SEV OTH VEHS STOPPED 2:04 […]
Arnold, CA…$200.00 REWARD For information leading to the arrest of whoever was responsible for the theft and damage of Alpine Coin Laundry over Thanksgiving weekend. Call: 209-795-3593 Or: Come to High Country Spas next to the Laundromat. Or: Email: hictyspa@sbcglobal.net
Sacramento, CA…Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today issued an emergency proclamation for Ventura County due to the effects of the Thomas Fire, which has damaged critical infrastructure, destroyed hundreds of homes and caused the evacuation of residents. “This fire is very dangerous and spreading rapidly, but we’ll continue to attack it with all we’ve got,” […]
Switzerland….The conclusions of the Schmid Report, on both factual and legal aspects, confirmed “the systemic manipulation of the anti-doping rules and system in Russia, through the Disappearing Positive Methodology and during the Olympic Winter Games Sochi 2014, as well as the various levels of administrative, legal and contractual responsibility, resulting from the failure to respect […]
Nobles County, Minnesota…The Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office was notified about one of our recent arrestees that fled a traffic stop in Minnesota. The Sheriff’s Office was informed that on 11-7-17 at about 0130 hours, a Minnesota State Patrol trooper conducted a traffic stop on Interstate I-90 in Nobles County for expired California registration on a […]
Copperopolis, CA…CHP is reporting a vehicle vs house collision near Jimmy Way / Bret Harte Dr. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00125 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Jimmy Way / Bret Harte Dr Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.904072 -120.585950 Close Detail Information 11:40 AM 3 [6] 1039 3A/SAM BERRI 11:38 AM 2 [4] A49-001 […]
Avery, CA…CHP is reporting an overturned vehicle collision with possible injuries near Candy Rock Rd / Hunter Dam Rd. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00112 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Candy Rock Rd / Hunter Dam Rd Loc Desc: GRISWOLD CREEK Lat/Lon: 38.198314 -120.363023 Close Detail Information 10:53 AM 10 [22] *** 1039 […]
Jamestown, CA…Early Sunday morning, Deputy Knapp contacted several people near a gray Dodge Durango at Sierra Energy Gas Station in Jamestown. The vehicle’s registration was expired and a strong odor of marijuana was emanating from it. Deputy Knapp deployed K9 Maverick to conduct an exterior sniff of the SUV. K9 Maverick is not trained to […]
Mountain Ranch, CA…The Tradition of Mountain Ranch Town Christmas. The tree was erected on November 26th by the faithful elves of Mountain Ranch, Jerry, Mel, Pete, Phil, Joe and others. Decorations were installed by local Ladies who volunteer every year. As best we can determine this is the 140th year of our town tree. This […]
Murphys, CA…Laurie’s Home Organizing can ring more order & new beauty to your surroundings. Existing furnishings skillfully & artfully put together to increase the charm and function of living spaces. As your professional organizer I find joy in helping manage the “stuff of life” –whatever it may be. Creative, neat, orderly, fast, easy to work […]
Valley Springs, CA…On 12-1-17 at approx. 11:30pm, a Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office patrol deputy initiated a traffic enforcement stop on a BMW sedan near Pine Street in Valley Springs. That suspect vehicle was not registered and is listed for non-operation with DMV. The suspect vehicle failed to yield to the marked patrol car’s emergency lights […]
Arnold, CA…Traffic Update…Powerline Down in Roadway Near Rainy Dr / Gloria Dr. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00280 Type: Traffic Hazard Location: Rainy Dr / Gloria Dr Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.249482 -120.338439 Close Detail Information 5:28 PM 3 [3] 1039 PGE 5:28 PM 2 [2] 1039 FIRE 5:27 PM 1 [1] DOWNED POWER […]
Groveland, CA…CHP is reporting a Tree Down Across Roadway Near Smith Station & Hwy 120. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00387 Type: Traffic Hazard Location: Smith Station Rd / Sr120 Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.813506 -120.120605 Close Detail Information 5:14 PM 3 [4] 1039 61-5 5:14 PM 2 [2] 1039 SO F/ CO RDS […]
Arnold, CA…Traffic Update….Line Down Across Roadway Near Middle Dr & Meadow Drive. Incident: 00268 Type: Traffic Hazard Location: Middle Dr / Meadow Dr Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.248347 -120.330628 Close Detail Information 4:58 PM 2 [2] 1039 6 ON LOG 261 4:56 PM 1 [1] LINE DWN ACROSS RDWY // UNKN IF PWER OR PHONE Unit […]
West Point, CA….Traffic Update…Tree Down Near N. Bald Mountain Road & Winton Road. Not To Worry…reporting party’s husband is out with chainsaw clearing things up. Incident: 00235 Type: Traffic Hazard Location: N Bald Mountain Rd / Winton Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.429252 -120.449751 Close Detail Information 4:20 PM 6 [13] DRIVE OVER THE BRIDGE 4:17 […]
Arnold, CA…PG&E is reporting numerous outages in our area this evening. Most have been caused by the strong winds driving limbs and trees into power lines. The Avery and Arnold area is the hardest hit at this time.
San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Deputy Sheriffs Association celebrated their annual holiday gathering and award ceremony Saturday evening at Ironstone Vineyards. Captain Macedo presented volunteers, staff and deputies with acknowledgements and awards with a short description of each. Pictured L to R – Sheriff Rick DiBasilio, Sheriff Volunteer Rudy Silberbauer, Deputy Nicole Riviera-Alveraz, Captain Jim […]
Washington, DC…The US Supreme Court has handed the Trump Administration a victory this week and will allow full implementation of his travel ban executive order while the appeals make their way through the courts. Justices Ginsburg & Sotomayor were the dissenting votes.
Murphys, CA…On Friday, 12/01/17, a search warrant was served in the 1000 block of Old Franke Mine Road, related to this investigation. Items included in the search warrant include additional human remains, as well as electronic devices. (Cell phones, computers, etc.) Members of the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office, Calaveras County Probation, and the Angels Camp […]
West Point, CA..On 12-1-17 at approx. 1800 hours a Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office patrol deputy initiated a traffic enforcement stop on a vehicle for a minor traffic infraction on Pine Street in West Point. The vehicle failed to yield to the marked patrol car’s emergency lights and siren. The suspect vehicle accelerated at a high […]
Angels Camp, CA…Local Student Challenges School Policy on Faith Based Discussions in Biology Class. Local Bret Harte High School student Grayson Mobley is bring his family’s lawyer to the School Board Meeting Tonight.