Twain Harte Man Arrested on Drug & Evidence Charges

Twain Harte Man Arrested on Drug & Evidence Charges

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 […]

East Murray Creek Road Will be Closed For Repairs on September 19th

East Murray Creek Road Will be Closed For Repairs on September 19th

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 […]

Turlock Man Arrested on Weapons, Registration & Drug Charges

Turlock Man Arrested on Weapons, Registration & Drug Charges

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 […]

Vehicle vs Pedestrian Collision in Sonora Injures 23 Year old Mother & Her 1 Year Old Son

Vehicle vs Pedestrian Collision in Sonora Injures 23 Year old Mother & Her 1 Year Old Son

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 […]

Senator Gaines Calls for State of Emergency in Siskiyou County Due to Marijuana Grows

Senator Gaines Calls for State of Emergency in Siskiyou County Due to Marijuana Grows

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 […]

Burson and Mountain Ranch Marijuana Abatements

Burson and Mountain Ranch Marijuana Abatements

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 […]

2nd Suspect Arrested in Copperopolis Boat Thefts

2nd Suspect Arrested in Copperopolis Boat Thefts

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 […]

Sheriff’s Department Making Progress on Copperopolis Stolen Boats Case

Sheriff’s Department Making Progress on Copperopolis Stolen Boats Case

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 […]

Pelosi and Schumer on Dinner with President Trump

Pelosi and Schumer on Dinner with President Trump

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 […]

Mother Lode Democratic Congressional Candidate Forum on September 19th

Mother Lode Democratic Congressional Candidate Forum on September 19th

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 […]

A Bit of Wisdom from Poor Richard

A Bit of Wisdom from Poor Richard

“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

Traffic Update…Collision Near J59 & Old Don Pedro Road

Traffic Update…Collision Near J59 & Old Don Pedro Road

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 […]

Stanislaus National Forest Urges Hunters to be Fire Safe During Hunting Season

Stanislaus National Forest Urges Hunters to be Fire Safe During Hunting Season

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 […]

Moon Bash Demolition Derby Coming to Calaveras County Family Fun and Hard-Hitting Action will be a Favorite

Moon Bash Demolition Derby Coming to Calaveras County Family Fun and Hard-Hitting Action will be a Favorite

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 […]

Traffic Update…Collision on Hwy 26 Near Lower Dorray Road

Traffic Update…Collision on Hwy 26 Near Lower Dorray Road

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: […]

Bret Harte Homecoming Week Activities Through September – 15th

Bret Harte Homecoming Week Activities Through September – 15th

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: […]

Traffic Update….Collision Near Six Mile on Hwy 4

Traffic Update….Collision Near Six Mile on Hwy 4

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 […]

Median Household Income Climbs to New Record of $59,039 According to Census Bureau

Median Household Income Climbs to New Record of $59,039 According to Census Bureau

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 […]

Are You Ready? Emergency Preparedness Fair is September 23rd!

Are You Ready?  Emergency Preparedness Fair is September 23rd!

Murphys, CA…Everyone is at risk of natural and manmade disasters such as earthquakes, fires and outbreaks of disease. Preparing for a major disaster increases your chance of survival and minimizes the impact to your health. This is a FREE event to help residents prepare for natural and manmade disasters. Local businesses and agencies will provide […]

Traffic Update…Drowsy Driver Leads to Overturned Vehicle Near Ospital & Southworth

Traffic Update…Drowsy Driver Leads to Overturned Vehicle Near Ospital & Southworth

Valley Springs, CA…CHP is reporting that someone apparently fell asleep and awoke from their slumber during the collision. Please use caution in the area…. Incident: 00244 Type: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj Location: Ospital Rd / Southworth Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.163761 -120.955236 Close Detail Information 4:01 PM 5 [11] INVLD STATING HE FELL ASLEEP AND WOKE […]

As Steve Would Have Said “One More Thing” iPhone X Launches Last At Live Apple Event

As Steve Would Have Said “One More Thing” iPhone X Launches Last At Live Apple Event

Cupertino, CA…Apple today announced iPhone X, the future of the smartphone, in a gorgeous all-glass design with a beautiful 5.8-inch Super Retina display, A11 Bionic chip, wireless charging and an improved rear camera with dual optical image stabilization. iPhone X delivers an innovative and secure new way for customers to unlock, authenticate and pay using […]