Sonora, CA… Tuolumne County Sheriff’s logs through December 19th are enclosed: sheriffs-daily-report-12-16-2016 sheriffs-daily-report-12-17-2016 sheriffs-daily-report-12-18-2016 sheriffs-daily-report-12192016
Arnold, CA…Jon Faust aka :”Helicopter Harry” sent in a picture of his dog Blondy who is begrudgingly filled with Holiday Spirit!
Sonora, CA…Lumsden Road, about 4.5 miles off of Ferretti Road and a half mile above Merals Pool, is currently impassable due to a large rock slide. Stanislaus National Forest’s Groveland District Ranger Jim Junette anticipates the road will reopen sometime next week, depending on weather conditions and when crews can get the appropriate equipment to […]
Valley Springs, CA…An 18 year old Wallace woman was driving her Honda westbound on SR-12, approaching Southworth Rd. at an unknown speed. A Sacramento woman was driving Vehicle her Mercedes westbound on SR-12, approaching Southworth Rd. directly ahead of the Honda, and was slowing due to stopped traffic ahead. A Valley Springs man was driving […]
San Andreas,CA…Details of a new transit service, introduced at the Dec 13, Board of Supervisors meeting, can be found at www.calaverastransit.com. The service plan will be the subject of a public hearing on January 10, 2017. Based on studies about transit in Calaveras, and the proposal was developed with input from various County agencies and […]
Sacramento, CA…The California Highway Patrol (CHP) wants all motorists on the roadways to drive safely during their travel this holiday season. As part of its upcomingMaximum Enforcement Period (MEP), the CHP reminds motorists to buckle up, avoid distracteddriving, designate a sober driver, and always travel at a safe speed for conditions. The CHP Christmas MEP […]
San Andreas, CA…The latest activity logs for the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Deputies are attached: CALAVERAS COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE MEDIA BULLETIN Monday, December 19, 2016 00:03 Traffic Stop 1612190001 Officer initiated activity at Hwy 12/MESSING Rd, Burson. . Disposition: No Report Taken. 01:03 Alarm Sounding 1612190003 Occurred on Mountain Ranch Rd, Mountain Ranch. Residential. . Disposition: […]
Valley Springs, CA…CHP and emergency crews are on scene of a three vehicle collision on Hwy 12 near Southworth. This one sounds like it may have some injuries. Let’s be careful out there. We don’t need the wrong kind of memories during the holidays… Incident: 00276 Type: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj Location: Southworth Rd / Sr12 […]
Sonora, CA…The Stanislaus National Forest celebrates the selection of its Summit Ranger District as the U.S. Forest Service’s Region Five 2016 District of the Year. The annual award recognizes excellence in operations, customer service and conservation. Members of the Summit District Ranger staff and Stanislaus leadership accept the 2016 District of the Year award during […]
Washington, DC…The United States condemns the assassination today in Ankara of Russian Ambassador Andrey Karlov. Our thoughts and prayers are with his loved ones, the Russian people, and with the other victims who were injured in this shooting. We stand ready to offer assistance to Russia and Turkey as they investigate this despicable attack, which […]
San Andreas,CA…The Calaveras County Water District Board of Directors voted unanimously to move forward with the formation of a Groundwater Sustainability Agency at a Board meeting Wednesday December 14. This Board acted to maintain control of a roughly 70-square mile portion of Calaveras County that overlies part of the Eastern San Joaquin Groundwater Subbasin, which […]
Columbia, CA…Vehicle off of Sawmill Flat Road and into a ditch. Let’s be careful out there…. Incident: 00357 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Sawmill Flat Rd / Parrotts Ferry Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.018338 -120.395861 Close Detail Information 2:49 PM 3 [10] [Notification] [CHP]-Problem changed from 1183-Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj to 1182-Trfc Collision-No Inj by CHP […]
Washington, DC…Today, President Obama granted clemency to 231 deserving individuals — the most individual acts of clemency granted in a single day by any president in this nation’s history. With today’s 153 commutations, the President has now commuted the sentences of 1,176 individuals, including 395 life sentences. The President also granted pardons to 78 individuals, […]
Arnold, CA…Make Butter & Cream Your Holiday Destination For All Your Holiday Treats! Call 209.768.1732 & Order Today!!
Copperopolis, CA…Join us for our Annual Chili Cook Off on Saturday January 21st, 11am-3pm! Proceeds benefit Copperopolis Fire Department. Tasting tickets $5 for 20 tastings. If you are interested in cooking up some fabulous chili, please contact Kim at khamilton@castlecooke.com or 209.785.9700 for an application. Fee is $20. Many People’s Choice and Judges Choice Awards! […]
Arnold, CA…CHP is reporting a vehicle rolled off Hwy 4 and down onto private property off of Blagen Road. Parties are shaken up but collision still listed as non-injury. Incident: 00125 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: 1234 Blagen Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.266390 -120.340876 Close Detail Information 11:07 AM 3 [6] B49-006 1185 MEET UNIT […]
Murphys, CA…Planning to spend a Saturday shopping in Murphys, try out the new Saturday Hopper bus service running between Valley Springs and Murphys. It pays to shop local. Creative Cookware offers Calaveras and Tuolumne residents a 10% discount on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Discount is given when payment is made using cash or check with proof […]
Angels Camp,CA…Christmas is officially around the corner ! Please come and see us for any of your Christmas gift needs. We are open every day, even Sunday, BOTH locations from 10 am to 7pm through Christmas Eve. Closing early that Saturday from 3-4 pm. We have tons of new things that just arrived yesterday and […]
Bear Valley, CA…Hey Good People! 100% of the front side of the Mountain is up and running!!! Today we should see the high come in around 43F and a low of 26F with winds out of the ENE from 5-7mph. As high pressure sets itself in place we’ll see sunny days coupled with mid/high level […]
Sonora, CA…On Saturday, the Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Office received a tip from a resident in Nye County, Nevada with information on Schowachert’s whereabouts. Authorities in Nye County were sent to the area he was seen and placed him under arrest. Schowachert was booked into their county jail and will eventually be extradited to Tuolumne County […]
San Andreas, CA…The latest activity logs for the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Deputies are attached: daily_log_12-16-2016 daily_log_12-17-2016 daily_log_12-18-2016
Mountain Ranch, CA…Constance Giannini went home to be with her Lord on December 15, 2016. She was 95 years old. She was born Constance Johns on February 4, 1921 in San Francisco, California. She was one of four daughters born to Watson and Vivienne Johns. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from the […]
Pioneer, CA…CHP is reporting a motorcycle vs deer collision on Hwy 88 near Tabeau. Driver was laying in roadway and dead deer on right hand side of roadway. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00068 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr88 / Tabeau Rd Loc Desc: NR ROARING CAMP Lat/Lon: 38.405572 -120.645914 Close Detail […]
Tuttletown, CA…CHP is reporting a collision in Hwy 49 near Reynolds Ferry Road. Please use caution in the area and be on the lookout for slick section of roadway. Incident: 00096 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Sr49 / Reynolds Ferry Rd Loc Desc: JNO Lat/Lon: 37.991619 -120.476975 Close Detail Information 7:33 AM 3 [3] PK […]
Bear Valley, CA…Hey Good People! Another day of beautiful weather is in order with temps in the 34F range for the high and the low 20’s for tonight’s low. Winds today will increase slightly as the pressure gradient increases as the Dry northerly flow moves past NorCal today. Monday through Wednesday will continue with abundant […]
Sonora, CA…CHP is reporting an overturned vehicle on Hwy 108 between Stockton & Lime Kiln. Let’s be careful out there as there will be patches of slick pavement this morning… Incident: 00147 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr108 / Lime Kiln Rd Loc Desc: BETWEEN STOCKTON AND LIME KILN Lat/Lon: 37.967815 -120.378368 Close Detail Information […]
Angels Camp, CA…CHP is reporting four cows are checking to see if the grass really is greener on the other side of the fence near Hwy 49 & Red Hill. Please use caution in the area as they conduct their tests. Incident: 00069 Type: Animal Hazard Location: Sr49 / Redhill Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.036762 […]
Arnold, CA…CHP is reporting a Nissan Pathfinder off the roadway and possibly into a tree. The driver is out of the vehicle and on the ground after passing out. The collision is just east of the Dollar General location. Please use caution in the area…. Incident: 00240 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr4 / Country […]
Pinecrest, CA…CHP is reporting a vehicle vs tree collision with possible injuries near Dodge Ridge Road & Pinecrest Lake Road. Over in Amador County thre is a vehicle vs snowbank on Hwy 88 near Panther Creek. Calaveras is calm at the moment…. Incident: 00420 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Dodge Ridge Rd / Pinecrest Lake […]
Jamestown, CA…CHP is reporting an overturned vehicle on Hwy 108 near Chicken Ranch Road. The car was reportedly driving recklessly before overturning on the westbound side of the roadway. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00302 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr108 / Chicken Ranch Rd Loc Desc: EB Lat/Lon: 37.935047 -120.443128 Close Detail […]
