Shannon David Scott Missing in Wilseyville Area

Shannon David Scott Missing in Wilseyville Area

Wilseyville, CA…A Silver Alert has been issued for Shannon David Scott, 65, who was last seen at his home near the 4000 block of Blagen Boulevard, in Wilseyville. On Wednesday, August 29, 2018 at 1100 hours, Scott left for a VA appointment in Rancho Cordova, but never arrived. He is believed to be traveling in […]

Pioneer Electric Can Have You Powered Up For Any Occasion

Pioneer Electric Can Have You Powered Up For Any Occasion

Arnold, CA…Pioneer Electric is a licensed and insured, full service electrical contracting business servicing: Calaveras, Tuolumne and beyond since 1984. Owner Tim Bennett and crew provides a full range of electrical and services for homes and businesses. Our service area includes: Arnold, Angels Camp, Sonora, Murphys, Copperopolis, Mountain Ranch and surrounding areas. We provide top-notch […]

As Donnell Fire Growth Slows Resources Starting to be Released

As Donnell Fire Growth Slows Resources Starting to be Released

Bear Valley, CA…The Donnell Fire, currently at 36,335 acres, exhibited moderate fire behavior yesterday with isolated torching, creeping along the forest floor, and minimal fire spread through spotting especially on the northern and eastern sides of the fire. The potential exists for minimal spread to the north and east along the Highlands Creek, Arnot Creek, […]

Major Injuries for Copperopolis & New Zealand Residents in Head on Collision

Major Injuries for Copperopolis & New Zealand Residents in Head on Collision

Jamestown, CA…Edward Kalen was driving a 2014 Chevy van westbound SR-120 on the James E. Roberts Memorial Bridge at 50-55 mph. James Sayer was driving a 2012 Dodge Caravan eastbound SR-120, west of the James E. Roberts Memorial Bridge. Sayer had stopped at the Don Pedro Lake Vista Point and was reentering SR-120 to travel […]

Caltrans Road Report Through August 31st

Caltrans Road Report Through August 31st

Angels Camp, CA…The latest schedule of road repairs and maintenance that will affect your travels in our area and as you travel. Locally crews will be working on many of our roadways. Below is Caltrans plans for repairs and maintenance on local roads. It shows the route, county, and location of the possible repairs. Weather […]

The Donnell Fire Now 36,288 Acres & 63% Contained

The Donnell Fire Now 36,288 Acres & 63% Contained

Bear Valley, CA…The Donnell Fire area is approximately 36,288 acres and continues to burn on the eastern perimeter into and within the Carson-Iceburg Wilderness. Yesterday the fire continued to slowly burn through mixed conifer, timber understory and the forest floor with very short range spotting into islands of available fuels. The fire burned in a […]

Donnell Fire Incident Command Post Moves to Bear Valley

Donnell Fire Incident Command Post Moves to Bear Valley

Bear Valley, CA…The Donnell Fire area is approximately 36,288 acres and continues to burn on the eastern perimeter into and within the Carson-Iceburg Wilderness. Yesterday the fire continued to slowly burn through mixed conifer, timber understory and the forest floor with very short range spotting into islands of available fuels. The fire burned in a […]

Traffic Update….Overturned Vehicle Near Sr49 / Jack Page Rd

Traffic Update….Overturned Vehicle Near Sr49 / Jack Page Rd

Sonora, CA…Traffic Update….Overturned Vehicle Near Sr49 / Jack Page Rd Incident: 00500 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr49 / Jack Page Rd Loc Desc: 11906 SR49 Lat/Lon: 38.004031 -120.385297 Detail Information 9:19 PM 6 [7] 1039 FIRE 9:18 PM 5 [6] 1039 EMS 9:17 PM 4 [4] NOBODY OO THE VEH YET 9:17 PM 3 […]

Mandatory Evacuation Orders lifted On Donnell Fire

Mandatory Evacuation Orders lifted On Donnell Fire

Pinecrest, CA…All mandatory evacuation orders have been lifted in the Donnell Fire. However the Forest Closure Order is still in effect. Vehicles are prohibited from stopping or deviating from the highway between Eagle Meadow Road and Kennedy Meadow Road (Forest Service Road 6N01).

Smoke Output Drops, Some Resources Released, Lots of Work Still Ahead on Donnell Fire

Smoke Output Drops, Some Resources Released, Lots of Work Still Ahead on Donnell Fire

Pinecrest, CA..The fire is currently estimated at 35, 864 acres with 62% containment. Ground and air resources continue to construct and improve lines around the fire perimeter to increase containment. An area of low pressure will move into the area over the weekend bringing southwest winds up to 15 mph and gusts up to 30 […]

Pilot Walks Away From Helicopter Crash on Donnell Fire

Pilot Walks Away From Helicopter Crash on Donnell Fire

Pinecrest, CA…Chris Fogle, Souther California Interagency Incident Management Team 1 commander, announced today that at approximately 3:45 p.m. Aug. 25, a medium helicopter on a water dropping mission crashed at a helispot on the southwest Donnell fire perimeter within the containment zone. The pilot walked away with minor injuries and was treated on-site by paramedics. […]

Assault With A Deadly Weapon (F350 Pickup) Charges for Tuolumne Man

Assault With A Deadly Weapon (F350 Pickup) Charges for Tuolumne Man

Tuolumne, CA…Last night, Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a home on Sunrise Drive in Tuolumne, for a report of an assault involving a vehicle. 57-year-old Steven Dorsay saw the victim driving on Carter St. in Tuolumne. Dorsay swerved his Ford F350 truck into the victim’s lane, causing her to veer off the road and stop to […]

Construction Delays in Carson Pass High Country

Construction Delays in Carson Pass High Country

Kirkwood, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will be performing one-way traffic control at various locations on eastbound and westbound State Route 88 (SR-88). Work will occur as follows: One-way traffic control will be in effect from Silver Driver in Pioneer to Shake Ridge Road beginning Monday, August 27, 2018, through Thursday, August 30, 2018, […]

Traffic Update….Pickup Into Ditch Near Lime Kiln Rd / SR108

Traffic Update….Pickup Into Ditch Near Lime Kiln Rd / SR108

Sonora, CA…Traffic Update….Pickup Into Ditch Near Lime Kiln Rd / SR108 Incident: 00354 Type: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj Location: Lime Kiln Rd / SR108 Loc Desc: 1 MI SO Lat/Lon: 37.967815 -120.378368 Detail Information 6:05 PM 9 [10] 1039 3A ORDER # 39341 VICS TOW ENRT ETA 20 6:04 PM 8 [9] B61-003 LN CURTIN – […]

Traffic Update….Possible Injury Collision Near Sr120 / Cherry Lake Rd

Traffic Update….Possible Injury Collision Near Sr120 / Cherry Lake Rd

Groveland, CA…Traffic Update….Possible Injury Collision Near Sr120 / Cherry Lake Rd Incident: 00166 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr120 / Cherry Lake Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.824793 -120.010396 Detail Information 11:17 AM 2 [2] WHI EXPEDITION VS GRN JEEP AND GRY FORD 11:17 AM 1 [1] 3 VEHS Unit Information 11:24 AM 2 Unit Assigned […]

Traffic Update….Overturned Vehicle Near Olive Orchard Rd / S Burson Rd

Traffic Update….Overturned Vehicle Near Olive Orchard Rd / S Burson Rd

Valley Springs, CA…Traffic Update….Overturned Vehicle Near Olive Orchard Rd / S Burson Rd Incident: 00066 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Olive Orchard Rd / S Burson Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.141331 -120.899186 Detail Information 8:21 AM 4 [6] *** 1039 MOTHERLODE TOW 209-754-1740 ***** 8:20 AM 3 [5] A49-001 1185 VEH ON IT’S ROOF 8:00 […]

The Calaveras Council of Governments (CCOG) is soliciting applications for appointment to the Advisory Committee for the Valley Springs Town Center Connectivity Plan

The Calaveras Council of Governments (CCOG) is soliciting applications for appointment to the Advisory Committee for the Valley Springs Town Center Connectivity Plan

Valley Springs, CA…Appointments will be made by the CCOG Board on September 5, 2018. About the project: The project will explore multi-modal improvements within the historic core of Valley Springs (Town Center) and safe connectivity to key destinations such as the Valley Springs Elementary School, State Routes 12 and 26, and shopping areas. The Plan […]

Traffic Update….Chevy Cruz with Rear End Damage Near Racetrack Rd / Leland Dr

Traffic Update….Chevy Cruz with Rear End Damage Near Racetrack Rd / Leland Dr

Sonora, CA…Traffic Update….Chevy Cruz with Rear End Damage Near Racetrack Rd / Leland Dr Incident: 00267 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Racetrack Rd / Leland Dr Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.991137 -120.402765 Detail Information 3:59 PM 5 [8] [Rotation Request Comment] 1039 AFFORDABLE TOWING-SONORA 209-984-2414 3:58 PM 4 [7] B61-001 1185 FOR GRY CHEV CRU W/REAR […]

Temporary Lane Closures on County Roads 8-21-18 to 8-24-18

Temporary Lane Closures on County Roads 8-21-18 to 8-24-18

Mountain Ranch, CA…The driving public may experience short delays this week when traveling in the Mountain Ranch area of Calaveras County. Moving and static lane closures are scheduled as follows on the following roads: Tuesday, August 21, 2018 – Moving lane closures on Jesus Maria Road, Doster Road, Whiskey Slide Road, Old Gulch Road (North […]

Traffic Stop Ends in Methamphetamine Off the Streets and Stolen ATM Recovered.

Traffic Stop Ends in Methamphetamine Off the Streets and Stolen ATM Recovered.

Sonora, CA…From the Tuolumne County Sherifff’s Dept…”Early this morning, a Sheriff’s Deputy pulled over a white Chevy Envoy on Rawhide Road in Jamestown for expired registration. During the stop, the deputy discovered 50-year-old Irving Gallego and 37-year-old Teresa Abreo of Columbia had 35.28 grams of methamphetamine, plastic baggies, and a digital scale. The suspects also […]

Traffic Update….Pickup Fire Near Aarondale Rd / Tuolumne Rd

Traffic Update….Pickup Fire Near Aarondale Rd / Tuolumne Rd

Sonora, CA…Traffic Update….Pickup Fire Near Aarondale Rd / Tuolumne Rd Incident: 00491 Type: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj Location: Aarondale Rd / Tuolumne Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.956808 -120.304268 Detail Information 8:02 PM 7 [16] [Rotation Request Comment] 1039 AHEARNS TOWING 209-533-9149 F/FLATBED 7:59 PM 6 [15] VICS CALLED BACK 1022D// THEY DO NOT HAVE FLATBED 7:53 […]