Jamestown, CA…On September 5, 2020, at approximately 11:50AM a 68-year-old male from Modesto, CA stopped his 1999 Harley Davidson Motorcycle on the north shoulder of eastbound State Route 120, west of Green Springs Road to assist a disabled motorcycle. After assisting the disabled motorcycle, the rider started his motorcycle and entered the eastbound lanes of […]
San Francisco, CA…Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) has turned off power to prevent wildfires during severe weather for the first time in 2020 and the company has adapted its Community Resource Centers (CRCs) to keep customers and communities safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. On Monday night, PG&E initiated a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) […]
Shaver Lake, CA…Fire activity picked up overnight with highs. The fire continued to grow under extreme conditions. The Red Flag Warning for strong winds will impact the fire in the early morning, with stronger winds to come. The fire made wind driven runs and increased spotting distance. Red Flag Warning in effect until 11 pm […]
Placerville, CA…In addition to the emergency closures and the fire ban announced for California national forests earlier today, the Eldorado National Forest is one of 5 forests Northern California included in Regional Order No. 20-09 which was issued this evening, and prohibits all camping except in wilderness areas and within 500 feet of the Pacific Crest Trail. This order […]
Arnold, CA…*Prior to the meeting, the Sheriff’s Office had a lengthy discussion with Neighborhood Watch coordinators to ensure precautions were in place to ensure social distancing was respected. When social distancing was not possible, masks were to be utilized. The Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office was asked to attend a Neighborhood Watch Meeting on August 30th, […]
San Andreas, CA…Extreme fire danger is present throughout the CAL FIRE Tuolumne- Calaveras Unit (TCU) due to prolonged excessive heat that is being experienced throughout the state. In addition to the fires, the state is experiencing PSPS outages which has many people using alternative power sources like generators. Numerous fire incidents are being battled statewide […]
San Andreas, CA…Cancellation of the Highway 4 Reach 1 Water Pipeline Replacement Project and Public Outreach Meeting Today. Due to the widespread power outage in Calaveras County, CCWD is cancelling the virtual public outreach meeting scheduled for 12:00 p.m. today. The next meeting is scheduled on Tuesday September 15th at 5:30 p.m. As a reminder, […]
Sonora, CA…On 09-06-2020, at around 2329 hours, Officers were dispatched to a report of a stabbing on S. Washington St.. Officers arrived on scene and contacted the victim who had suffered a stab wound to his right shoulder area. The victim was transported to a local hospital by ambulance for non life threatening injuries. The […]
San Andreas, CA…Calaveras County Board of Supervisors Back in Action Today With Budget Hearings & More. The full agenda is below…. Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting 9/8/2020 8:00 AM Board of Supervisors Chambers 891 Mountain Ranch Road San Andreas, CA 95249 Downloads: Agenda Agenda Packet Video Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call To […]
Arnold, CA…There was sad news of a deceased party found behind White Pines Park over the weekend. There were no immediate indications of foul play. With notifications that law enforcement needed to be make to family members etc we didn’t report on this before now. From the CCSO Office…”The detectives were called out and began […]
San Francisco, CA…Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) confirmed this morning that customers in the Sierra Foothills, Northern Sierra and elevated North Bay terrain who were notified of an impending Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) are now without power. The PSPS event is affecting approximately 172,000 customers in 22 counties: Alpine, Amador, Butte, Calaveras, El […]
Sacramento, CA…The latest from the National Weather Service…”Gusty north to east wind combined with low humidity will continue critical fire weather conditions today through Wednesday morning. These conditions could impact current wildfires, and extreme caution should be taken to prevent starting additional fires.” The full Advisories are below… Wind Advisory URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE National […]
Soulsbyville, CA…Traffic & Fire Update….Female Driver Passing Out in Middle of Roadway Near Cripple Hill Rd / Dog Patch Ln. Incident: 00107 Type: Traffic Hazard Location: Cripple Hill Rd / Dog Patch Ln Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.987342 -120.286736 Detail Information 6:51 AM 2 [6] VEH STILL STOPPED 1125 6:51 AM 1 [3] XRAY DRIVER STOPPED […]
San Andreas, CA…The latest from county OES….”We’ve received the latest potential outage area maps from PG&E, and have learned that the Communities of Murphys, Douglas Flat, Vallecito, and the area between Camp Connell to the County line are now INCLUDED in the 13,072 PG&E Customers that may be affected by the potential PSPS Event. The […]
Shaver Lake, CA…The latest official map is from the 5th so we have included the latest thermal imaging that can be inaccurate but in fast moving fires it is better than official mapping. According to the imaging the heat of the fire looks to be encircling the Shaver Lake area. If past fire behavior of […]
San Andreas, CA…The latest activity logs for the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Deputies are below. 03:30 Suspicious Person 2009060011 Occurred at Hartvickson Ln/Brooks Rd, in Valley Springs. . Disposition: No Report Taken. 03:37 Disturbance 2009060012 Occurred on Lakeshore Dr, in Copperopolis. Noise Complaint. . Disposition: No Report Taken. 07:29 Suspicious or Parked Vehicle 2009060018 Officer initiated […]
San Andreas, CA…The latest activity logs for the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Deputies are below. 00:40 Suspicious or Parked Vehicle 2009040002 Occurred at Vista Del Lago Dr/Hartvickson Ln, in Valley Springs. . Disposition: No Report Taken. 00:47 911 Hang Up 2009040003 Occurred on Wade Ln, in Burson. Misdial. . Disposition: No Report Taken. 04:40 Alarm Sounding […]
Sonora, CA…The latest Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Deputies Activity Logs are enclosed… 00:06 SUSPICIOUS CIRC 2009030001 Occurred on Mueller Dr, in Groveland. About 3 houses down on the right near the grill. Cellular E911 Call: Service Class: W911. . Disposition: Crime Prevention, Patrol Check. 01:29 PATROL CHECK 2009030003 Occurred at Mary Laveroni Park on Hwy 120/BACK […]
San Andreas, CA…The latest activity logs for the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Deputies are below. 00:29 Disturbance 2009030002 Occurred on S Petersburg Rd, in Valley Springs. Verbal Altercation. . Disposition: No Report Taken. 01:53 Suspicious or Parked Vehicle 2009030006 Officer initiated activity at Black Creek Dr/Copper Cove Dr, Copperopolis. . Disposition: No Report Taken. 04:27 Disturbance […]
Sonora, CA…The latest Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Deputies Activity Logs are enclosed… 00:06 SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE CHECK 2009020001 Officer initiated activity at Adventist Health Sonora, Greenley Rd, Sonora City. . Disposition: Log Note. 00:21 911 HANG UP 2009020002 Occurred at Tuolumne Rd/Terrace Dr, in Sonora. 911 CALL WITH OPEN LINE AND BUTTONS BEING PUSHED THEN HANG UP//// […]
San Andreas, CA…The latest activity logs for the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Deputies are below. 00:40 Theft 2009020004 Occurred on John Eaph Tl, in West Point. . Disposition: Report Taken. 01:36 Traffic Stop 2009020005 Officer initiated activity at Hwy 49/Rainbow Wy, Angels Camp. . Disposition: No Report Taken. 01:41 Suspicious or Parked Vehicle 2009020006 Officer initiated […]
Sonora, CA…The latest Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Deputies Activity Logs are enclosed… 01:27 TRAFFIC STOP 2009010004 Officer initiated activity at Mono Wy/Mountain View Rd, Sonora. . Disposition: Warning Given (Used for 11-95s). 01:28 SUSPICIOUS CIRC 2009010005 Occurred at Columbia Gem Motel on Parrotts Ferry Rd. , in Columbia. Rp says that someone has moved all the […]
San Andreas, CA…The latest activity logs for the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Deputies are below. 00:35 Suspicious or Parked Vehicle 2009010002 Officer initiated activity at Nove Wy, Valley Springs. . Disposition: No Report Taken. 00:52 Alarm Sounding 2009010004 Occurred on Hwy 4, in Vallecito. Commercial. . Disposition: False Alarm. 01:11 Suspicious or Parked Vehicle 2009010005 Officer […]
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Jackson, CA…On September 6, 2020 at approximately 9:19 PM Amador County Sheriff’s dispatch was notified that a vessel ran aground and crashed while on Lake Camanche. It was reported that the vessel had eight occupants to include 6 adults and 2 children who were all injured. ACSO Deputies, American Legion Ambulance, CalFire, and Amador Fire […]
San Andreas, CA…The latest activity logs for the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Deputies are below. 00:04 Traffic Stop 2008310002 Officer initiated activity at Hwy 4/Hunter Dam Rd, Hathaway Pines. . Disposition: Citation Issued. 00:04 Littering 2008310003 Officer initiated activity at Gwin Mine Rd, Paloma. . Disposition: Report Taken. 01:37 911 Hang Up 2008310004 Occurred on Robert […]
Sonora, CA…The latest Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Deputies Activity Logs are enclosed… 00:01 PATROL CHECK 2008300001 Occurred at Phoenix Lake Rd/Sommette Dr, in Sonora. Rpts two subjects in all black w/ hoods up walking on the side of the road. RP is concerned due to mail theft in the area. . Disposition: Gone On Arrival. 00:34 […]
San Andreas, CA…The latest activity logs for the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Deputies are below. 00:08 Disturbance 2008300002 Occurred on Wind River Rd, in Valley Springs. . Disposition: No Report Taken. 00:13 Suspicious Circumstances 2008300003 Occurred on Hillvale Dr, in Burson. One Arrested. . Disposition: Arrest Made. 01:12 Suspicious or Parked Vehicle 2008300004 Officer initiated activity […]