Calaveras County Sheriff’s Logs Through January 22nd
San Andreas, CA…The latest activity logs for the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Deputies are attached: Daily_Log_01-20-2017 Daily_Log_01-21-2017 Daily_Log_01-22-2017
Traffic Update….Old Priest Grade Remains Closed & More Slippin & Slidin
Arnold, CA…The slipping and sliding on local roadways continues this morning. The part of the roadway is giving out near Hwy 26 and Campo Seco and the Tuolumne County Roads Department closed Old Priest Grade Road last night. Incident: 00064 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Shake Ridge Rd / Hale Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.460487 […]
Well It’s Hard to Get Around But Sure is Pretty!
Arnold CA…As another storm system rolls through it is made travel increasingly difficult in the neighborhoods above of snow level. It has however brought beautiful reminders of the area in which we live. Stay warm and drive safe
Most Higher Elevation Schools Take A Snow Day
Arnold, CA…Avery Middle School, Hazel Fisher & Albert Michelson are all closed today as well as Twain Harte Elementary and Curtis Creek. Many other schools are on snow delays or at least some of the bus routes are on snow delays. For those that are on a snow day…skiing is out as Bear Valley is […]
Chain Controls Update…88 Closed & Chains, 4 Chains, 108 Chains, 120 Chains & Even 26 Chains
Arnold, CA…Chain controls are just about everywhere this morning! Even on Hwy 26 Starting at West Point. Caltrans is doing a great job and the county road departments are starting to feel the strain and some of the roads in the neighborhoods are difficult at best. [IN THE CENTRAL CALIFORNIA & SIERRA NEVADA] IS CLOSED […]
Atlanta & New England To Meet In Super Bowl 2017
Atlanta and Foxborough….The games didn’t quite life up to their billings and today’s matchups were a bit more one sided than last weekend’s classic battles. Green Bay’s & Pittsburgh’s defenses didn’t have an answer for the Tom Brady & Matt Ryan led offenses. Atlanta is a very good balanced team and as good as their […]
Too Much Snow? Really? Bear Valley To Use Monday Catch Up On Over 6.5 Feet Of New Snow!
Bear Valley, CA…Ironic, but, yes, that is the situation. After over 6.5 feet of snow in the last 4 days and the expectation for another 18 inches overnight we plan to close operations on MONDAY JAN 23rd to recover our infrastructure. The massive amount of snow combined with high winds and road closures forced many […]
Traffic Update…Mud & Sticks Blocking Eastbound Lane Of Hwy 4 Near Stallion
Angels Camp, CA…CHP is reporting mud, dirt & large sticks blocking the eastbound land on Hwy 4 near Stallion. Please use caution in the area…. Incident: 00359 Type: Mud/Dirt/Rock Location: Sr4 / Stallion Way Loc Desc: EB // JWO Lat/Lon: 38.053294 -120.621834 Detail Information 6:00 PM 2 [2] 1039 DOT 6:00 PM 1 [1] EB […]
Repair Crews Continue Their Battle Against Power Outages
Arnold, CA…Upper Elevations in Amador, Calaveras & Tuolumne Counties are still suffering under wave after wave of outages. Some residents have been restored only to go dark again as another outage takes down a different part of the grid. Crews are doing a great job under adverse conditions and overall the numbers are down again. […]
Traffic Update….A Few Incidents At This Time
Arnold, CA…A few incidents on the board but a bit less than have consistently been rolling during this storm cycle. Let’s be careful out there…. Incident: 00251 Type: Animal Hazard Location: Sheppard Ranch Rd / Sr49 Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.991496 -120.455430 Close Detail Information 2:32 PM 1 [2] BLK ANGUS COW Unit Information 3:33 PM […]
Hey Good People!! 71 Inches From This Storm System & More To Fall!! ~ Mattly Trent
Bear Valley, CA…Hey Good People! 6″ of new snow fell overnight as of 5am and winds are starting to pick up. We could see another 11-17″ fall during the day today and winds are expected to increase this morning to around 24-34mph with some gusts to 50mph. The bulk of heavier winds will take place […]
Traffic Update…Overturned Vehicle On Near Long Barn On Hwy 108
Long Barn, CA…CHP is reporting an overturned vehicle non-injury collision on Hwy 108 near Long Barn Road. Please use caution in the area…. Incident: 00215 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Sr108 / Long Barn Rd Loc Desc: WB Lat/Lon: 38.089520 -120.141082 Close Detail Information 1:12 PM 4 [14] [Notification] [CHP]-PER CDF SAN ANDREAS THEY ARE […]
Traffic Update….Collision & Visibility Problems In The High Country Close Hwy 4 At Meko
Bear Valley, CA…CHP is reporting an up to 8 vehicle collision that has led CHP to close Hwy 4 at Meko Drive temporarily. Caltrans is reporting complete white out conditions with one of their plows stuck as well. Let’s be careful out there… Incident: 00146 Type: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj Location: Sr207 / Sr4 Loc Desc: […]
(Update…Suspect In Custody) Be On The Lookout For Dylan Ray Mills. Wanted For Assault & Pursuit Charges
Angels Camp, CA…(Update…Calaveras County deputies located and arrested Dylan Ray Mills, near the Red Hill Road transfer station in Vallecito.) Dylan Ray Mills, a 22 year old white male, is wanted for charges related to an assault and pursuit that occurred earlier today in Amador County. Details are still unclear, but apparently Mills was present […]
Sunday Morning Power Outage Update….Much Progress Made But Many Still Or Newly In Dark
Arnold, CA…The numbers are falling but it was another cold and dark night for many in our area. Many of these outages are new or variations from yesterday. Winds overnight brought down more trees and limbs into power lines and service drops to houses. Interestingly the total number of repair instances seems about the same […]
Traffic Update….Vehicle Hanging Over Edge Near Stardust & Ponderosa
Tuolumne, CA…CHP is reporting a vehicle hanging over the edge near Stardust and Ponderosa. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00128 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Stardust Way / Ponderosa Way Loc Desc: 20386 STARDUST Lat/Lon: 37.992530 -120.225673 Close Detail Information 8:53 AM 4 [9] 1039 3 10-6 MR103 8:51 AM 3 [7] 1039 […]
Traffic Update….Murphys Drive Bridge Out Over Moran Creek
Arnold, CA…We would like to thank Don Shinn for the picture and also to remind those in the Arnold area that the Murphys Drive bridge is out over Moran Creek. There are a few different options over the creek back up towards Sequoia Woods but looks like repairs on this crossing will be awhile… P.S. […]
Traffic Update….Tree & Live Power Lines Down With Vehicle Stuck Over Lines
Long Barn, CA…CHP is reporting pretty nerve wracking situation for occupants of a vehicle in Long Barn. A tree came down last night and brought power lines with across a road and now a vehicle is stuck on the tree and there are lines under the vehicle that are energized. Let’s hope for a safe […]
Numbers Without Power Continue To Climb
Arnold, CA…The numbers of customers without power continues to rise instead of fall as crews work hard to stay ahead of the wave of trees dropping into the power lines. PG&E’s earlier estimates on getting power restored have come and gone. The sobering numbers are as follows…Arnold, 42 Outages affecting 4718 Customers. Avery, 1 Outages […]
Mother Nature Continues Her Quest To Make Up For The Dry Years
Arnold, CA…Along the West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada. Today Widespread snow showers in the morning, then numerous rain and snow showers in the afternoon. Highs 22 to 36 higher elevations…35 to 41 lower elevations. Snow accumulation of 2 to 8 inches. Snow level 4000 feet. Prevailing south winds 5 to 15 mph with gusts to […]
Traffic Update….The Long List Of Traffic Trouble Spots At This Time
Arnold, CA…The Tri-County area is a bit of a mess with downed trees and utility crews working to get everything back into working order. The skiing is stellar and the ski resorts would love your business but take it slow as you don’t want to end up on the the list below… Incident: 00191 Type: […]
Power Outage Update…The List is Long & Bulk Of Hwy 4 Outage Should Be Repaired By Noon
Arnold, CA…PG&E has informed us that the bulk of the Hwy 4 customers back online by noon. The long list of outages at this time. Arnold 33 outages for 4600 not moving current. Avery 1 outage affecting 75 customers. Cedar Ridge has 2 outages with 333 down. Dorrington is down to 4 outages with 306 […]
Calaveras Sheriff’s Department Says Use Extreme Caution On Hwy 4
Arnold, CA…Use extreme caution when traveling Hwy 4 east of Murphys & all connecting roads off Hwy 4 for power lines down PG&E & Cal Fire advised
Traffic Update….Tree Down & Into Power Lines On Love Creek Road
Arnold, CA…CHP is reporting a tree down across Love Creek Road and into power lines as well. This may account for a few of our power outages…. Incident: 00079 Type: Traffic Hazard Location: 1809 Love Creek Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.238869 -120.315210 Close Detail Information 7:00 AM 3 [3] 1039 PGE 7:00 AM 2 [2] […]
Hey Good People!!! It’s Is Dumping “Pure Mountain Fun” In Bear Valley!!! ~ Mattly Trent
Bear Valley, CA…Hey Good People! We picked up another 12″ of new snow overnight for a whopping storm total so far of 58″!!!!!! The high today should come in around the mid to upper 20’s with winds out of the SSW from 11-26 with possible gust up to 40mph. The riding is off the hook […]
Traffic Update…Lines Down & Snowplow vs Vehicle Start The Morning
Sonora, CA…Tuolumne County seems to be the trouble spot this morning with a couple of incidents were lines are down and also a snowplow has reportedly backed into a vehicle. Let’s be careful out there… Incident: 00092 Type: Traffic Hazard Location: Old Oak Ranch Rd / Big Hill Rd Loc Desc: BET NORTHRIDGE Lat/Lon: 38.044189 […]
Power Outages Bring A Dark Start To Many Arnold & Hwy 4 Residents
Arnold, CA…As we start start Saturday there are 12 outages affecting 1292 customers, (Including Us). Up the road in Dorrington there are 5 outages affecting 782 customers. In Groveland there are 158 without power. Long Barn 2 outages and 158 customers dark. 20 in Mi-Wuk Village. Pioneer 13 are down. One customer down in Sonora […]
Over $127 Million Allocated To Improve & Maintain California’s Multimodal Transportation System
Stockton, CA…The California Transportation Commission (CTC) has adopted 49 projects, valued at more than $127 million, to support needed upkeep on California’s aging roads and bridges, make upgrades to transit and rail systems and encourage use of alternative forms of transportation, including biking and walking. “Caltrans is working to ensure every dollar counts when it […]
Bret Harte FFA Shines At The Sectional FFA Competition
Angels Camp, CA…On Wednesday, January 18 eleven Bret Harte FFA members traveled to Linden High School to compete in the Delta Cal Sectional FFA speaking contest. These competitors participated in four different contests against eighteen other FFA Chapters. Representing Bret Harte for the Job Interview contest were seniors Bailey Van Zant and Maddie Walraven, who […]
Calaveras County Public Notice For County Board, Committee Or Commission Membership Applications
San Andreas, CA…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 or to […]