Murphys, CA…Russ (81) was born and raised in Mt. Pocono, PA. He was enlisted in the Air Force from 1954 – 1958 as a jet engine mechanic. Dodie (81) was born in Hastings, NB. They both eventually made their way and met each other in Murphys, CA. They blended their two families when they married […]
Columbia, CA…Are you afraid of snakes? Apparently this was the case for a 42-year-old man who was found walking down Hwy 49 near Parrotts Ferry Road in Sonora, with what appeared to be a handgun. Deputies contacted him after the Sheriff’s Office received several calls on Wednesday evening from concerned motorists. Deputies searched the man […]
Pioneer, CA…CHP is reporting a motorcycle in a ditch near Hwy 88 & Red Corral Road. Please use caution in the area…. Incident: 00147 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr88 / Red Corral Rd Loc Desc: 1/2 MI ABOVE RED CORRAL Lat/Lon: 38.415631 -120.610109 Close Detail Information 11:46 AM 3 [5] 1039 AMA SO 11:45 […]
Sonora, CA…From the Tuolumne Sheriff’s Dept..”A suspicious vehicle check nets two arrests for crimes related to identity theft and drug charges. Just after two o’clock Monday morning, Cpl. Benson spotted a white U-Haul rental pick-up parked on a gravel easement just off of Chicken Ranch Road in Jamestown. The female passenger, 27-year-old Heather Roberts of […]
Sonora, CA…From the Tuolumne Sheriff’s Dept..”On Monday morning around 3 AM, Deputies were dispatched to a report of a suspicious circumstance at the AM/PM on Mono Way in Sonora. An anonymous caller reported he overheard subjects planning a drug deal that was to take place near the business sometime within the hour. While units were […]
Mountain Ranch, CA…On September 19, 2017 between 7a.m. and 3:30 p.m., Calaveras County Public Works Road Crew will have East Murray Creek Road closed for emergency culvert repairs. During this time period, East Murray Creek Road will be closed to all traffic. Please plan your activities accordingly. If you have any questions, please feel free […]
Sonora, CA…Just before 4:00 p.m. yesterday, Officer Weber conducted a traffic stop on a 2004 Acura Integra for expired vehicle registration. The driver of the vehicle was identified as 23-year-old Daymian Ooshana of Turlock. Ooshana was determined to be unlicensed at the time and the vehicle was displaying false registration tabs. A search of the […]
Sonora, CA…On Tuesday, September 12th, just before 8:00 p.m., the Sonora Police Department responded to a vehicle vs. pedestrian collision at the intersection of Washington Street and Jackson Street. It was determined that a 1999 white Ford SUV, driven by a 78-year-old Sonora man, was traveling northbound on Washington Street and had struck a 23-year-old […]
Sacramento, CA…Senator Ted Gaines (R-El Dorado) sent the following letter to Governor Brown requesting that he declare a State of Emergency in Siskiyou County related to the rampant illegal marijuana grows. Dear Governor Brown: I am writing to urge you to declare a State of Emergency in Siskiyou County to address the public health and […]
Calaveras County CA…On 9-11-17 The Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office Marijuana Enforcement Team assisted County Code Enforcement Officers with the execution of Marijuana Abatement Warrants which had been obtained for an unregistered marijuana cultivation sites. These sites were located in the 1100 block of Arapaho Lane in Burson, Ca, and in the 6200 block of Michel […]
Copperopolis, CA…On 9-8-17 Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office Detectives and members of the Calaveras Sheriff Marine Safety Unit served a second search warrant at a location on D Street in Oakdale for additional stolen property related to the boat thefts on Lake Tulloch. Detectives located stolen property from several of the reported thefts and burglaries that […]
Copperopolis, CA…On 9-7-17 Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office detectives served a search warrant at two locations on Woodland Avenue in Modesto and D Street in Oakdale. At the Oakdale location, Justin Labass (age 29 from Oakdale) was arrested for violations of 487(a)PC – Grant Theft, 459PC – Burglary, 496(a)PC – Possession of Stolen Property, and 30305(a)(1)PC […]
Washington, DC…House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi and Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer issued the following joint statement following a dinner with President Trump in the White House: “We had a very productive meeting at the White House with the President. The discussion focused on DACA. We agreed to enshrine the protections of DACA into law […]
Angels Camp, CA…Four Democrats seeking to retire and replace Congressional District 04’s incumbent GOP Representative will make their case at a Congressional Candidate Forum hosted by the Calaveras County Democrats on Tuesday, Sept. 19, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Bret Harte High School in Angels Camp. “The next election is vital to the health, welfare […]
“The World is full of fools and faint hearts; and yet every one has courage enough to bear the misfortunes, and wisdom enough to manage the Affairs of his neighbor.” ― Benjamin Franklin, Poor Richard’s Almanack
La Grange, CA…CHP is reporting a collision with possible injuries near J59 & Old Don Pedro Road. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00120 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: J59 / Old Don Pedro Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.826122 -120.473925 Close Detail Information 9:54 AM 7 [15] [Notification] [CHP]-TUOL SO REQ ETA FOR UNIT […]
Sonora, CA…Hunting season begins in Tuolumne and Mariposa counties on Sept. 16 and in Calaveras County on Sept. 23, and Forest officials urge hunters to plan for fire safety. “Stanislaus National Forest is experiencing frequent lightning storms, which increase the potential of fire activity,” said Scott Tangenberg, acting Forest Supervisor. “We want hunters to not […]
San Andreas, CA…The complete videos are below for the the September 12th Calaveas Board of Supervisors Meeting. We have included the agenda below as well if you want to use it as a play by play guide as you watch. Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting 9/12/2017 9:00 AM Board of Supervisors Chambers 891 Mountain Ranch […]
Valley Springs, CA….On September 13th at 7:22pm a 41 year old Lodi man was driving his 1999 Toyota eastbound on Hwy 12 east of Oak Leaf Lane at appoximately 70 mph. He allowed his to drive onto the the north shoulder where it impacted a tree. He luckily only had minor injuries and was transported […]
Angels Camp, CA…Get ready to watch the mud fly and see metal crunch at Moondog’s Moon Bash Demolition Derby September 30th at the Calaveras County Fairgrounds in Angels Camp. “This is going to be hard-hitting action the whole family will love,” said Jeremy Leonard, owner of Whiskey Slide Productions, LLC, in Angels Camp. Leonard has […]
Glencoe, CA…CHP is reporting a collision on Hwy 26 in the Glencoe area. It is reportedly between an F650 Ford Truck and another vehicle. One of the vehicles is down an embankment. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00097 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Sr26 / Lower Dorray Rd Loc Desc: 14152 SR26 Lat/Lon: […]
Angels Camp, CA….Below is the full schedule of Homecoming Week Activities at Bret Harte High School Bret Harte Homecoming Date: September 11th – 15th THEME: Under Where??? Monday: Dress-Up Day: ● Under the Weather. Students will come to school in their pajamas. Lunch Time Activity: ● Find the gum in the pie. Tuesday: Dress-Up Day: […]
Vallecito, CA…CHP is reporting a two vehicle collision near Hwy 4 & Six Mile Road. One vehicle is down an embankment and one is blocking the eastbound lane. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00082 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr4 / Six Mile Rd Loc Desc: 4 JEO 6 MILE Lat/Lon: 38.090619 -120.503906 […]
Washington, DC…The U.S. Census Bureau announced today that real median household income increased by 3.2 percent between 2015 and 2016, while the official poverty rate decreased 0.8 percentage points. At the same time, the percentage of people without health insurance coverage decreased. Median household income in the United States in 2016 was $59,039, an increase […]