Record Number of Illegal Campfires Occurring Despite Fire Restrictions

Record Number of Illegal Campfires Occurring Despite Fire Restrictions

Placerville, CA…Fire and law enforcement officers had another busy weekend contacting a record numbers of visitors about campfires they had made that are not allowed under the current fire restrictions in the Eldorado National Forest. “We are really excited to have so many new people visiting the forest for the first time,” said Forest Supervisor […]

Calaveras County Sheriff’s Logs for July 21st

Calaveras County Sheriff’s Logs for July 21st

San Andreas, CA…The latest activity logs for the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Deputies are below. CALAVERAS COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE MEDIA BULLETIN Tuesday, July 21, 2020 00:23 Traffic Stop 2007210002 Officer initiated activity at Hwy 26/Country View Dr, Valley Springs. . Disposition: No Report Taken. 00:56 Suspicious Circumstances 2007210004 Occurred on Moran Rd, in Avery. Caller hearing […]

Calaveras Marijuana Team Eradicates More Illegal Grows

Calaveras Marijuana Team Eradicates More Illegal Grows

San Andreas, CA…On August 4, 2020, the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office Marijuana Enforcement Unit served a search warrant at an illegal marijuana cultivation site in the 8000 block of West Murray Creek Road in Mountain Ranch. Deputies seized 285 growing marijuana plants with an estimated value exceeding $199,500. One suspect was located at the scene […]

Mornings with the One Percent™ Was 9 till Noon Today, Replays are Below

Mornings with the One Percent™ Was 9 till Noon Today, Replays are Below

Arnold, CA…Mornings with the One Percent™ is live weekday mornings from 7-10am. The premise for the show is that the USDA ranked all 3,142 counties or county equivalents in the USA on a livability or desirability scale based on factors such as climate, scenic beauty, bodies of water for recreation, humidity and much more. All […]

Two Boating Accidents on Lake Hogan

Two Boating Accidents on Lake Hogan

Valley Springs, CA…On August 8th 2020 at about 4:00PM Marine Safety Deputies responded to Lake Hogan for a report of a boating accident with major injuries. According to witnesses, occupants of the involved boat were engaging in wakeboarding at the time of the accident. When the rider on the wakeboard fell, the boat operator turned […]

The Nurses Fighting Coronavirus From Hot Spot to Hot Spot

The Nurses Fighting Coronavirus From Hot Spot to Hot Spot

New York, NY…From the Wall Street Journal…”Traveling nurses are offsetting staffing shortages in hospitals around the U.S. where Covid-19 is surging. Four nurses give viewers an intimate look into the mental and physical toll the work is having on them five months into the pandemic. Photo: Chelsea Walsh”

Traffic Update….Boat Trailer Jackknifed on Boat Ramp Striking a Pedestrian

Traffic Update….Boat Trailer Jackknifed on Boat Ramp  Striking a Pedestrian

Pinecrest, CA…Traffic Update….Boat Trailer Jackknifed on Boat Ramp Striking a Pedestrian. Please use caution in the area…. Incident: 00141 Type: Trfc Collision-Minor Inj Location: 0 Pinecrest Lake Rd Loc Desc: AT THE MARINA Lat/Lon: 38.189180 -120.002154 Detail Information 11:19 AM 5 [8] [Notification] [CHP]-Problem changed from 1179-Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt to 1181-Trfc Collision-Minor Inj [Shared] 11:09 […]

Four New COVID-19 Cases in Tuolumne County

Four New COVID-19 Cases in Tuolumne County

Sonora, CA…From the Tuolumne County Public Health Dept yesterday. “4 new cases are being reported today. 2 individuals are isolating, 1 has recovered, and 1 is hospitalized. The California Department of Public Health reports that they have cleared the CalREDIE backlog and are continuing to work with local health jurisdictions to identify and resolve any […]

Seven Deaths & 31 New COVID-19 Cases in Amador County Since Friday

Seven Deaths & 31 New COVID-19 Cases in Amador County Since Friday

Amador County, CA – Amador County Public Health confirms another seven deaths due to COVID-19 and 31 additional cases in Amador since Friday’s COVID-19 update. The individuals who passed were residents of Jackson and Pine Grove, in their 60s, 80s, and 90s and each had underlying conditions placing them at higher risk for COVID-19 complications. […]

Big Trees Market Weekly Ad & Grocery Specials Through August 18th

Big Trees Market Weekly Ad & Grocery Specials Through August 18th

Arnold, CA…Big Trees Market is working hard to keep the shelves stocked for you! They have also implemented enhanced safety, cleaning and social distancing procedures in the store. These include plastic shields between staff and public in the checkstands. Due to the supply chain disruptions their normal weekly ad took a bit of a hiatus. […]

Hot August Nights & Days Ahead as National Weather Service Issues Weekend Heat Warning

Hot August Nights & Days Ahead as National Weather Service Issues Weekend Heat Warning

Angels Camp, CA…NWS Sacramento says Dangerous Heat Possible Over the Weekend. A heating trend is expected for the rest of this week. A prolonged period of triple digit heat is possible late this week into next week for the Central Valley, foothills, and Delta. The weekend is expected to be very hot, with Valley highs […]

Award Winning Investigator & Fixture of Law Enforcement in Amador & Calaveras Counties Retiring

Award Winning Investigator & Fixture of Law Enforcement in Amador & Calaveras Counties Retiring

Jackson, CA…From the Amador County District Attorney’s Office…”Gary Stevens is retiring from the Amador County District Attorney’s Office. Gary has over thirty years law enforcement experience, beginning with the U.S. Border Patrol in the late 80’s, then to Calaveras Sheriff for 13 years, 5 years with the Amador County Sheriff, and the last 12 and […]

Traffic Update…Vehicle 320ft Off Roadway Into Brush

Traffic Update…Vehicle 320ft Off Roadway Into Brush

Sonora, CA…Traffic Update…Vehicle 320ft Off Roadway Into Brush. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00201 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Sr108 / Via Este Rd Loc Desc: WB BTWN MONO Lat/Lon: 37.983522 -120.292090 Detail Information 3:20 PM 8 [17] [Rotation Request Comment] 1039 VICS TOWING 209-532-4523 3:18 PM 7 [16] 61-S3 320 FT OFF […]

Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Dept. Activity Logs for July 20th

Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Dept. Activity Logs for July 20th

Sonora, CA…The latest Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Deputies Activity Logs are enclosed… Media Bulletin (Monday, July 20, 2020) 00:03 WELFARE CHECK 2007200001 Occurred on Dusty Tl, in Sonora. Cold 415 v. . Disposition: Welfare Check. 00:16 911 HANG UP 2007200002 Occurred on Crystal Falls Dr W, in Sonora. 911HU.. Cellular E911 Call: Service Class: W911. . […]

Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Dept. Activity Logs for July 19th

Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Dept. Activity Logs for July 19th

Sonora, CA…The latest Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Deputies Activity Logs are enclosed… Media Bulletin (Sunday, July 19, 2020) 00:02 ANY CIVIL PROBLEM 2007190001 Occurred on Trace Rd, in Sonora. 10-21 Rp. . Disposition: Log Note. 00:11 911 MISDIAL 2007190002 Occurred on .unk Merced County, in . Rpts Cellular E911 Call: Service Class: W911. . Disposition: Referred […]

Joe Biden Picks Kamala Harris as Running Mate

Joe Biden Picks Kamala Harris as Running Mate

Philadelphia, PA…The first Black woman to represent California in the United States Senate, Kamala Harris grew up believing in the promise of America and fighting to make sure that promise is fulfilled for all Americans. Kamala’s father immigrated to the U.S. from Jamaica to study economics and her mother immigrated from India. Kamala’s mother told […]

Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Dept. Activity Logs for July 18th

Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Dept. Activity Logs for July 18th

Sonora, CA…The latest Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Deputies Activity Logs are enclosed… Media Bulletin (Saturday, July 18, 2020) 00:18 TRAFFIC STOP 2007180001 Officer initiated activity at Barrows, Mono Wy, Sonora City. . Disposition: Warning Given (Used for 11-95s). 00:21 911 HANG UP 2007180002 Occurred on Milpitas Rd, in La Grange. Immediate hang up///upon call back – […]

Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Dept. Activity Logs for July 17th

Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Dept. Activity Logs for July 17th

Sonora, CA…The latest Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Deputies Activity Logs are enclosed… Media Bulletin (Friday, July 17, 2020) 00:06 FIGHT OR DISTURBANCE 2007170001 Occurred at Meadowview Campground on Dodge Ridge Rd/Pinecrest Lake Rd. , in Pinecrest. Rp is camping and the camper next to him is on H & S yelling, telling people her daughter was […]

Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Dept. Activity Logs for July 16th

Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Dept. Activity Logs for July 16th

Sonora, CA…The latest Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Deputies Activity Logs are enclosed… Media Bulletin (Thursday, July 16, 2020) 00:01 POSSIBLE CORONERS CASE 2007160001 Occurred on Lakewood Dr, in Twain Harte. Hospice death. . Disposition: Coroners Case Natural Causes. 00:22 Calls Transferred to CDF (Public Service Request) 2007160002 Occurred on Hetch-Hetchy Ct, in Groveland. . Disposition: Referred […]

The City Has Issued A Boil Water Notice For All Residents In The Area Of Fairview Drive, Fairview Place, Oak Place and Oak Court

The City Has Issued A Boil Water Notice For All Residents In The Area Of Fairview Drive, Fairview Place, Oak Place and Oak Court

Angels Camp, CA…August 10th, 2020 a water line break caused a disruption in water service for customers who live on Fairview Drive, Fairview Place, Oak Place and Oak Court. Public Works crews were able to isolate and repair the break. State regulations require that a boil water advisory remain in effect until two rounds of […]

Call Now For Blood Analysis Screenings at Mark Twain Medical Center

Call Now For Blood Analysis Screenings at Mark Twain Medical Center

San Andreas, CA…Our world has changed with the Pandemic. Our commitment to serve you has not. Although we cannot gather for our annual Fall Health Fair, we will be offering Blood Analysis Screenings for $45. Please call 209.897.0003 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. to schedule your appointment. Our goal is to make your visit […]

Traffic Update….Motorcycle Down Near Rams Horn Grade / Barone Rd

Traffic Update….Motorcycle Down Near Rams Horn Grade / Barone Rd

Volcano, CA…Traffic Update….Motorcycle Down Near Rams Horn Grade / Barone Rd. Incident: 00118 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Rams Horn Grade / Barone Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.446531 -120.620012 Detail Information 10:04 AM 6 [16] [Rotation Request Comment] 1039 —– UP COUNTRY TOWING 209-295-7885 W/ FB 10:03 AM 5 [15] LL 1185 10:01 AM 4 […]

Angels Camp Special City Council Joint Meeting with Board of Supervisors for August 11th

Angels Camp Special City Council Joint Meeting with Board of Supervisors for August 11th

Angels Camp, CA…Angels Camp Special City Council Joint Meeting with Board of Supervisors for August 11th. The full agenda and video links are below… CITY OF ANGELS CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA TUESDAY, August 11, 2020 THIS MEETING WILL BE HELD IN ACCORDANCE WITH EXECUTIVE ORDER N-29-20, ISSUED BY CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR GAVIN NEWSOM ON MARCH […]

Calaveras County Board of Supervisors are Back in Action Today

Calaveras County Board of Supervisors are Back in Action Today

San Andreas, CA…Calaveras County Board of Supervisors are Back in Action Today. The full agenda is below… Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting 8/11/2020 9:00 AM Board of Supervisors Chambers 891 Mountain Ranch Road   San Andreas, CA 95249 Downloads:  Agenda  Agenda Packet Call to Order Roll Call To give public comment, call one of the following phone numbers. […]

Governor Newsom Announces $81.8 Million in Commitments to Support Isolation and Quarantine Efforts in Communities Disproportionately Impacted by COVID-19

Governor Newsom Announces $81.8 Million in Commitments to Support Isolation and Quarantine Efforts in Communities Disproportionately Impacted by COVID-19

Sacramento, CA….Building on the state’s comprehensive actions to support diverse communities disproportionately impacted by COVID-19, Governor Gavin Newsom today announced $81.8 million in additional commitments from private and philanthropic partners to provide resources and services for individuals needing to isolate or quarantine. The partnership is led by Kaiser Permanente, Conrad N. Hilton Foundation, Ballmer Group, […]

32 Year Old Sonora Man Arrested for Thefts at White Pines Park

32 Year Old Sonora Man Arrested for Thefts at White Pines Park

Arnold, CA…The Sheriff’s Office would like to thank the many citizens who provided information regarding this investigation. Due to the information provided by citizens and the evidence collected during the initial investigation, deputies were able to arrest Matthew Dewayne Williams (32 years old, Sonora, CA). On Thursday August 6th at about 6:00 PM deputies located […]