Suspect Arrested After Vehicle Chase in Budget Rental Van

Suspect Arrested After Vehicle Chase in Budget Rental Van

Jamestown, CA…On September 1, 2017, at approximately 7:53 pm, Officer Huddleston observed a white 2012 Ford Budget Rental Van westbound on SR-108 west of Sierra Rock Road, tailgating another vehicle and driving partially on the right shoulder. Officer Huddleston attempted to make an enforcement stop on the van. The van moved into the left turn […]

President Donald J. Trump on Repealing DACA

President Donald J. Trump on Repealing DACA

As President, my highest duty is to defend the American people and the Constitution of the United States of America. At the same time, I do not favor punishing children, most of whom are now adults, for the actions of their parents. But we must also recognize that we are nation of opportunity because we […]

Naomi Lee Liechty 1918 – 2017

Naomi Lee Liechty 1918 – 2017

White Pines, CA…Naomi Liechty of White Pines, CA passed away on August 27, 2017 in Sonora, CA. She was born in Oilton, Creek County, Oklahoma on March 26, 1918. She was 99 years old. She is preceded in death by her husband Daniel George Liechty Sr. She is survived by her son, Daniel George Liechty […]

Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Sales Arrest

Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Sales Arrest

Tuolumne, CA…A traffic stop for a brake light out leads to a drug sales arrest. On Saturday just after 1:00AM, Deputy Speer stopped a silver Hyundai sedan in Tuolumne City for having a brake light out. The driver, 46-year-old Dale Biehle of Sonora is on searchable probation and was driving the car with a suspended […]

Traffic Update….Box Truck on Side Near Hwy 26 & Saint Andrews

Traffic Update….Box Truck on Side Near Hwy 26 & Saint Andrews

Valley Springs, CA…CHP is reporting a box truck on its’ side near Hwy 26 & Saint Andrews. Appears to be minor injuries but please use caution in the area… Incident: 00075 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr26 / Saint Andrews Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.174018 -120.833460 Close Detail Information 7:33 AM 13 [27] 49-D3 XPORTED […]

Traffic Update…Collision on Hwy 4 Near Red Hill Road

Traffic Update…Collision on Hwy 4 Near Red Hill Road

Vallecito, CA…CHP is reporting a collision holding up traffic on Hwy 4 near Red Hill. Please use caution in the area…. Incident: 00036 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr4 / Redhill Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.093369 -120.485045 Close Detail Information 5:58 AM 10 [23] CAL TRANSIT – ADVSNG BUS STUCK / INQ’G HOW LONG TILL […]

Traffic Update….Collision Near Hwy 88 & Lower Ridge Road

Traffic Update….Collision Near Hwy 88 & Lower Ridge Road

Pine Grove, CA…CHP is reporting a possible injury collision near Hwy 88 & Lower Ridge Road. Please use caution in the area…. Incident: 00166 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr88 / Ridge Rd Loc Desc: LOWER RIDGE Lat/Lon: 38.359742 -120.821180 Close Detail Information NO DETAILS Unit Information 11:16 AM 5 Unit Assigned 11:16 AM 4 […]

Secretary Mattis Statement On North Korea At Whitehouse

Secretary Mattis Statement On North Korea At Whitehouse

Washington, DC…We had a small group national security meeting today with the President and the Vice President about the latest provocation on the Korean peninsula. We have many military options, and the President wanted to be briefed on each one of them. We made clear that we have the ability to defend ourselves and our […]

Traffic Update….Vehicle vs Tree in Hwy 108 High Country

Traffic Update….Vehicle vs Tree in Hwy 108 High Country

Eagle Meadows, CA….CHP is reporting a collision with injuries now in the clearing stages in the Eagle Meadows are on Hwy 108. Please use caution in the area…. Incident: 00390 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: SR108 / Forest Rte-6N24 Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.319673 -119.926244 Close Detail Information 3:49 PM 18 [40] [Rotation Request Comment] 1039 […]

Time For UN to Draw a Red Line Around North Korea? ~ By John Hamilton

Time For UN to Draw a Red Line Around North Korea?  ~ By John Hamilton

Pyongyang, North Korea….Now that North Korea has successfully tested a Hydrogen Bomb is it time to draw a meaningful “Red Line” around the entire country? With shooting a missile over Japan last week and with this week’s H-Bomb test the window for the international community to act short of military options may be closing. Since […]

Traffic Update….Pickup Truck Fire Near Hwy 49 & Bell Road

Traffic Update….Pickup Truck Fire Near Hwy 49 & Bell Road

Plymouth, CA…CHP is reporting a pickup truck fire where occupants were apparently throw burning burning tires onto the side of the roadway. Hmmm…that’s just what the log says and now they are moving again. Incident: 00351 Type: Car Fire Location: Sr49 / Bell Rd Loc Desc: AT AMA / ELDO CL Lat/Lon: 38.538954 -120.847361 Close […]

Reminder….Long Time & Fuse Box Kick Off September Concert Series at Copperopolis Town Square

Reminder….Long Time & Fuse Box Kick Off September Concert Series at Copperopolis Town Square

Copperopolis, CA…We are so EXCITED here at The Square!! We now have a double header planned for you this Saturday as the opening of our popular September Concert Series! Starting at 7pm we present Long Time, A HIGH Energy Tribute to Boston! To follow is Fuse Box, A HIGH Voltage Tribute to ACDC! This is […]

The Sierra Nevada Logging Museum’s 22nd Annual Logging Jamboree is Today!!

The Sierra Nevada Logging Museum’s 22nd Annual Logging Jamboree is Today!!

Arnold, CA…The Sierra Nevada Logging Museum in Arnold will be holding it’s 22nd annual Logging Jamboree on September 2nd, Labor Day Saturday from 9 am to 5 pm. There will be competition first for the amateurs, then the pro’s with prizes. There will be BBQ by the Moose,local beer and wines, snow cones, tours of […]

Yosemite Area Fire Update For September 1st, 2017

Yosemite Area Fire Update For September 1st, 2017

Yosemite, CA…There are multiple fires burning in Yosemite National Park’s wilderness Smoke will be present due to a high pressure system which brings higher temperatures and lower relative humidities. Hot and dry weather will persist through the weekend and into early next week. Finding insurance is a huge problem for homeowners in the Sierra Nevada […]

Three of Four Stolen Boats Recovered on Lake Tulloch

Three of Four Stolen Boats Recovered on Lake Tulloch

Copperopolis, CA…On 8/31/2017 Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office Marine Safety Unit responded to Lake Tulloch for a report of four stolen boats. 3 of the 4 stolen boats were recovered. These boats had been taken, stripped of valuables and left floating on the lake. The one boat that is still unrecovered is a White 2006 North […]

Planning Commission Notice of Public Hearing on Denial of Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Registration Application

Planning Commission Notice of Public Hearing on Denial of Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Registration Application

San Andreas, CA…PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING LEAD AGENCY: Calaveras County Planning Department, 891 Mountain Ranch Rd., San Andreas, CA 95249 2016-932 APPEAL by Robert and Cherie Schaeffer of Planning Director’s Denial of Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Registration Application 2016-932. The site is located at 5855 Clements Place, Valley Springs, CA, APN 070-009-009. NOTICE IS […]

Public Notice County of Calaveras FY 2017/18 Budget Hearings

Public Notice County of Calaveras FY 2017/18 Budget Hearings

San Andreas, CA…PUBLIC NOTICE COUNTY OF CALAVERAS FY 2017/18 FINAL BUDGET HEARINGS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Calaveras County Board of Supervisors will hold Final Budget Hearings on Tuesday, September 12, 2017 at 9:00 AM – (following the regular meeting agenda) and will be continued on subsequent days until complete. Board Chambers 891 Mountain […]

Public Notice Opening on Assessment Appeals Board

Public Notice Opening on Assessment Appeals Board

San Andreas, CA…PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, due to unscheduled vacancies and expiration of terms, the Calaveras County Board of Supervisors encourages interested and qualified persons to apply for membership to the following County boards, committees or commissions: Assessment Appeals Board Act in a quasi-judicial capacity in determining the full value of property […]