Five New Sheriff’s Volunteers Heading to the Streets, Events & Lending a Helping Hand

Five New Sheriff’s Volunteers Heading to the Streets, Events & Lending a Helping Hand

San Andreas, CA…Sheriff DiBasilio administered the oath as 5 new members of the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Volunteer Unit were sworn in. The Calaveras County Sheriff’s Volunteer Unit is a group of individuals who support the Sheriff’s office by working the county substations, doing patrols, working special events, and tackling many of the routine tasks, therefore […]

Yosemite National Park Now Offers Electronic Park Entrance Passes

Yosemite National Park Now Offers Electronic Park Entrance Passes

Yosemite, CA…YourPassNow offers visitors new digital access to America’s public lands. Yosemite National Park announces the opportunity for park visitors to purchase their park entrance passes electronically through YourPassNow beginning on Thursday, June 21, 2018. Once visitors purchase and save their digital pass to their cell phone, or print and bring their purchased pass with […]

Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias Has Reopened After the Largest Restoration Project in Park History

Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias Has Reopened After the Largest Restoration Project in Park History

Yosemite, CA…Back on June 14th Yosemite National Park, Yosemite Conservancy and public officials dedicated the newly restored Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias following a landmark project to protect the ancient trees and reestablish the area’s natural serenity. “As the largest protection, restoration and improvement project in park history, this milestone reflects the unbridled passion so […]

Marilynn Darlene Want Davis Hunt 1938 – 2018

Marilynn Darlene Want Davis Hunt 1938 – 2018

Angels Camp, CA…Marilynn Darlene Want Davis Hunt, went home to the Lord Thursday, June 28th at the age of 80. A resident of Angels Camp for 46 years. Marilynn was born in Crows Landing California, June 26, 1938 in a Presbyterian parsonage at 4:30 AM on a Sunday morning. Marilynn was blessed by love twice. […]

Mornings with the One Percent™ Live Weekdays 7-10am, This Morning’s Replays are Below

Mornings with the One Percent™ Live Weekdays 7-10am, This Morning’s 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 […]

On the Officer Involved Shooting of John James Corrigan ~ By Katie Greer

On the Officer Involved Shooting of John James Corrigan ~ By Katie Greer

Mountain Ranch, CA…This is regarding the officer involved shooting in Calaveras county on 7/5/18. I would like to share facts that the Sheriff’s department left out of their statement and clear up some FALSE information they publicized to everyone: First I would like to publicly apologize to the officers involved for the position John put […]

Traffic Update….Vehicle vs Motorcycle Collision Near Sr120 / Sr49

Traffic Update….Vehicle vs Motorcycle Collision Near Sr120 / Sr49

Jamestown, CA…Traffic Update….Vehicle vs Motorcycle Collision Near Sr120 / Sr49 Incident: 00116 Type: Trfc Collision-Minor Inj Location: Sr120 / Sr49 Loc Desc: EB JEO Lat/Lon: 37.874679 -120.434694 Detail Information 8:19 AM 5 [8] [Notification] [CHP]-Problem changed from 1179-Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt to 1181-Trfc Collision-Minor Inj 8:13 AM 4 [6] 1039 CDF 8:13 AM 3 [5] 1039 […]

CAL FIRE Firefighter Released from the UC Davis Burn Center

CAL FIRE Firefighter Released from the UC Davis Burn Center

Sacramento, CA…We are pleased to report that the CAL FIRE firefighter who suffered burn injuries on the Klamathon Fire has been released from the UC Davis Burn Center. The family has requested that all media inquiries be made to Scott McLean, CAL FIRE Deputy Chief of Communications, (530) 227-3571 or scott.mclean@fire.ca.gov. ###

Traffic Update….Major Injuries When Errant Driver’s Pickup Pins Man Against Store Front

Traffic Update….Major Injuries When Errant Driver’s Pickup Pins Man Against Store Front

Sonora, CA…This collision occurred as Mr. Williams was attempting to park his 2000 Chevrolet pickup truck in the Price Co grocery store parking lot directly in front of the store. Mr. Williams’ foot slipped off of the brake pedal and depressed the gas pedal causing the pick up to drive up onto the sidewalk. The […]

Calaveras County Sheriff’s Logs Through July 7th

Calaveras County Sheriff’s Logs Through July 7th

San Andreas, CA…The latest activity logs for the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Deputies are below CALAVERAS COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE MEDIA BULLETIN Saturday, July 7, 2018 00:45 Firearms Discharged 1807070002 Occurred on Hwy 12, Valley Springs. Gun shot heard. . Disposition: No Report Taken. 00:52 Traffic Stop 1807070004 Officer initiated activity at Bellview St/Lumber Av, San Andreas. […]

Traffic Update….Overturned Travel Trailer Near SR49 / Main St

Traffic Update….Overturned Travel Trailer Near SR49 / Main St

Sutter Creek, CA…Traffic Update….Overturned Travel Trailer Near SR49 / Main St Incident: 00293 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: SR49 / Main St Loc Desc: JSO Lat/Lon: 38.419893 -120.841292 Detail Information 3:55 PM 5 [14] [Rotation Request Comment] ***** 1039 ATR 209-295-5270 ***** 3:51 PM 4 [12] 94-4 START 1185 / 24 FT BUMPER PULL TRAVEL […]

Traffic Update….Collision Near Sr12 / Double Springs Rd

Traffic Update….Collision Near Sr12 / Double Springs Rd

San Andreas, CA…Traffic Update….Collision Near Sr12 / Double Springs Rd Incident: 00208 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Sr12 / Double Springs Rd Loc Desc: TOWARD SDS Lat/Lon: 38.205914 -120.790154 Detail Information 1:37 PM 2 [2] PK 1125 1:36 PM 1 [1] BLK PK VS BLU TOYT COA Unit Information 1:40 PM 6 Unit Assigned 1:51 […]

Traffic Update…Overturned Pickup Near Pardee Dam Rd / Campo Seco Rd

Traffic Update…Overturned Pickup Near Pardee Dam Rd / Campo Seco Rd

Valley Springs, CA…Traffic Update…Overturned Pickup Near Pardee Dam Rd / Campo Seco Rd Incident: 00186 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Pardee Dam Rd / Campo Seco Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.229448 -120.834534 Detail Information 1:42 PM 5 [9] 1039 3A // FINCH’S TOW // C#34209 1:39 PM 4 [7] A49-001 START 1185 3A // PTY […]

Nate Nathan at Kola Farms this Afternoon from 3 – 5pm

Nate Nathan at Kola Farms this Afternoon from 3 – 5pm

Murphys, CA…Enjoy live music at the Kola Farms General Store on Main Street Murphys. Bring your friends and significant other out for an evening of fabulous wine, dining, while enjoying live entertainment. Nate Nathan is singer/songwriter/producer who creates music that is a cross between experimental and pop, a pianist and a vocalist with a large […]

Magnolia Rhythm Trio this Afternoonat the Sierra Nevada Arts & Crafts Festival

Magnolia Rhythm Trio this Afternoonat the Sierra Nevada Arts & Crafts Festival

Arnold, CA…Enjoy live music throughout the day at the Sierra Nevada Arts & Crafts Festival at Bristol Ranch in Arnold! We will be alternating all day with other acts. Free to the public! So bring your friends and family to have some good old fashioned fun! The Magnolia Rhythm Trio is an Americana/Folk/Bluegrass based group […]

Traffic Update….Collision near Sr49 / Sr12

Traffic Update….Collision near Sr49 / Sr12

San Andreas, CA…Traffic Update….Collision near Sr49 / Sr12. Incident: 00164 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Sr49 / Sr12 Loc Desc: INTERSECTION Lat/Lon: 38.204798 -120.697423 Detail Information 11:45 AM 3 [6] A49-003 CLRNG RDWY NEG 1125 11:32 AM 2 [2] BLU HOND CRV VS BLU SED 11:32 AM 1 [1] PARTIAL 1125 Unit Information 11:35 AM […]

Firefighters Make Quick Work of Gillam Fire in Paloma Area ~ Chip Dingman

Firefighters Make Quick Work of Gillam Fire in Paloma Area ~ Chip Dingman

Paloma, CA…At about 8pm tonight firefighters were dispatched to a reported vegetation fire on Paloma Rd & Gillam Rd. The first on scene engine reported a vegetation fire of about 3 acres in size moving uphill with a moderate rate of spread, with one structure threatened. Firefighters quickly made access to the fire with the […]

Second Sunday Artisan Tasting Series at Lavender Ridge

Second Sunday Artisan Tasting Series at Lavender Ridge

Murphys, CA…Cheese and Wine Pairings with a Theme. Lavender Ridge Vineyard specializes in handcrafted Rhone varietal wines paired with the world’s finest artisan cheeses. June 10 Summer Picnic Cheeses July 8 Reds, Whites, & Blues August 5 (1st Sunday) American Cheese Society Winners September 9 Our Cheese Ancestry October 14 Local Farmstead Favorites November 11 […]

ART Camps for Kids Two Dates Available: Friday, July 13 and Friday, July 27

ART Camps for Kids  Two Dates Available: Friday, July 13 and Friday, July 27

Angels Camp, CA…The Angels Camp Museum is offering a great opportunity for children 9 – 12 years old. No previous art experience is required, just a willingness to have fun as we unlock the natural skill kids are born with. Illustrator and Education Coordinator Jim Miller will guide students through a day of “Drawing Nature […]

Traffic Update…Collision Near Hwy 108 & Rawhide Road.

Traffic Update…Collision Near Hwy 108 & Rawhide Road.

Jamestown, CA…Traffic Update…Collision Near Hwy 108 & Rawhide Road. Incident: 00334 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr108 / Rawhide Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.956017 -120.422617 Detail Information 3:58 PM 5 [11] 1039 1141 3:35 PM 4 [5] 1039 TUOAMB/FIRE 3:35 PM 3 [4] 1 IN SMOKE SHOP PLOT 3:34 PM 2 [3] 1 VEH ON […]

Traffic Update….Vehicle vs Bear Near Hwy 4 & Darby Russell

Traffic Update….Vehicle vs Bear Near Hwy 4 & Darby Russell

Murphys, CA…Traffic Update….Vehicle vs Bear Near Hwy 4 & Darby Russell Incident: 00514 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr4 / Darby Russell Rd Loc Desc: HEADING TWDS ARNOLD Lat/Lon: 38.178417 -120.382859 Detail Information 10:31 PM 12 [20] C49-300 1185 1097 9:59 PM 11 [16] [Appended, 22:00:04] [1] VEH IS 1125 / CAUSING PILE UP OF […]

Irish Fire Update, Forward Progress Stopped, 840 Acres, 40% Contained

Irish Fire Update, Forward Progress Stopped, 840 Acres, 40% Contained

Drytown, CA…Irish Fire Update, Forward Progress Stopped, 840 Acres, 40%. Contained.Irish Fire Incident Information: Last Updated:July 06, 2018 7:34 pm. Date/Time Started: July 06, 2018 2:42 pm. Administrative Unit: CAL FIRE Amador – El Dorado Unit. County: Amador County Location: Off Irish Ridge Road and Carbondale Road, southeast of Plymouth. Acres Burned – Containment: 840 […]

John James Corrigan, 38 of Mountain Ranch Identified as Deceased in Officer Involved Shooting.

John James Corrigan, 38 of Mountain Ranch Identified as Deceased in Officer Involved Shooting.

San Andreas, CA…On 7/5/18 at approx. 2145 hrs. the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office received multiple 911 calls regarding a male waiving a gun and acting strangely in the roadway on Mountain Ranch Rd near Rocky Rd between San Andreas and Mountain Ranch California. Callers described the gun as being either an AR-15 or shotgun. Three […]

PG&E, Providing Funding to Local Fire Safe Councils to Help Prevent, Prepare for Wildfires

PG&E, Providing Funding to Local Fire Safe Councils to Help Prevent, Prepare for Wildfires

San Francisco, CA…In an effort to help prevent wildfires and protect communities, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is joining forces with local Fire Safe Councils to enhance the safety and preparedness of local communities. PG&E is providing $2 million to fund local Fire Safe Council projects to reduce the threat of wildfires and help […]