Calaveras County Sheriff’s Logs For December 19th

Calaveras County Sheriff’s Logs For December 19th

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: […]

Traffic Update…Three Vehicle Collision On Hwy 12

Traffic Update…Three Vehicle Collision On Hwy 12

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 […]

Summit Ranger District Selected Regional Forester’s District Of The Year

Summit Ranger District Selected Regional Forester’s District Of The Year

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 […]

The Assassination Of Russian Ambassador To Turkey Andrey Karlov

The Assassination Of Russian Ambassador To Turkey Andrey Karlov

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 […]

CCWD Board Discusses Groundwater, Water Conservation & Elects Officers

CCWD Board Discusses Groundwater, Water Conservation & Elects Officers

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 […]

Traffic Update….Vehicle Into Ditch Off Of Sawmill Flat

Traffic Update….Vehicle Into Ditch Off Of Sawmill Flat

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 […]

President Obama Grants 153 Commutations & 78 Pardons To Individuals Deserving Of A Second Chance

President Obama Grants 153 Commutations & 78 Pardons To Individuals Deserving Of A Second Chance

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, […]

Get Your Chili Pots Ready!! Break Out The Old Family Recipe & Get Cooking!!

Get Your Chili Pots Ready!!  Break Out The Old Family Recipe & Get Cooking!!

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! […]

Traffic Update….Vehicle Rolls Off Of Hwy 4 & Onto Private Property On Blagen Road!

Traffic Update….Vehicle Rolls Off Of Hwy 4 & Onto Private Property On Blagen Road!

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 […]

What’s Happening In Murphys This Week – December 19 Through 26, 2016

What’s Happening In Murphys This Week – December 19 Through 26, 2016

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 […]

Hey Good People!! Front Side Of Bear Valley is 100% Open Come Up & Play!! ~ Mattly Trent

Hey Good People!!  Front Side Of Bear Valley is 100% Open Come Up & Play!!  ~ Mattly Trent

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 […]

Man To Be Extradited To Tuolumne County To Stand Trial For Attempted Murder

Man To Be Extradited To Tuolumne County To Stand Trial For Attempted Murder

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 […]

Constance Vivienne Giannini 1921-2016

Constance Vivienne Giannini 1921-2016

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 […]

Traffic Update…Motorcycle vs Deer On Hwy 88

Traffic Update…Motorcycle vs Deer On Hwy 88

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 […]

Hey Good People!! Another Beautiful Blue Bird Day At Bear Valley! ~ Mattly Trent

Hey Good People!!  Another Beautiful Blue Bird Day At Bear Valley! ~ Mattly Trent

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 […]

Traffic Update….Injury Collision In Arnold On Hwy 4

Traffic Update….Injury Collision In Arnold On Hwy 4

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 […]

Traffic Update….Vehicle vs Tree Near Pinecrest & Pickup vs Snowbank On Hwy 88

Traffic Update….Vehicle vs Tree Near Pinecrest & Pickup vs Snowbank On Hwy 88

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 […]

Traffic Update…Overturned Vehicle On Hwy 108

Traffic Update…Overturned Vehicle On Hwy 108

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 […]

Beautiful Home With Shop On 20 Private Acres Only $389,000 From Nexthome Utica Properties!

Angels Camp, CA…Located on Jaquima Dr. the superbly maintained 2011 2bd/2ba home with office on 20 private acres with unmatched views. Property has 24 x 33 shop with 50 amp power including 30 amp RV hookup. Property has been cleared of brush around home and shop to provide better use of this unique parcel. You […]

Traffic Advisory On SR 26 From Shelton Road To Alabama Hill

Traffic Advisory On SR 26 From Shelton Road To Alabama Hill

Calaveras County, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform various road work on State Route 26 (SR-26) in Calaveras County. Work will occur as follows: One-way traffic control on eastbound and westbound SR-26 from Shelton Road to SR-49 in Mokelumne Hill for striping operations beginning Monday, December 19, 2016, through Friday, December 23, 2016, […]

Traffic Control On SR 88 In Jackson To Amador & Alpine County Line

Traffic Control On SR 88 In Jackson To Amador & Alpine County Line

Amador County, CA… The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform various road construction activities on State Route 88 (SR-88). Work will occur as follows: One-way traffic control on eastbound and westbound SR-88 from SR-49 in Jackson to Ridge Road for shoulder work beginning Monday, December 19, 2016, through Thursday, December 22, 2016, from 9:00 […]

Traffic Control On SR 4 From County Line To Meko Drive

Traffic Control On SR 4 From County Line To Meko Drive

Calaveras County, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform one-way traffic control on eastbound and westbound State Route 4 (SR-4) from Batten Road in Vallecito to Meko Drive in Camp Connell for tree work. Crews will begin work on Monday, December 19, 2016, through Thursday, December 22, 2016, from 6:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. […]

Hey Good People!! Bear Valley Is Now Open Seven Days A Week!! Most Of Front Side Opens Today!! ~ Mattly Trent

Hey Good People!!  Bear Valley Is Now Open Seven Days A Week!!  Most Of Front Side Opens Today!!  ~ Mattly Trent

Bear Valley, CA…Hey Good People!  The recent storm left 3-5″ of new snow on the Mtn and with temps in the teens last night and the next 3-4 nights snow making will continue and more terrain is slated to open today. The Summit is still thin in most areas so access off the top today […]

Traffic Control On SR 108 From Hess Avenue To Rancho Poquitos

Traffic Control On SR 108 From Hess Avenue To Rancho Poquitos

Tuolumne County, CA… The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform one-way traffic control on State Route 108 from Hess Avenue to Via Estate/Rancho Poquitos for pavement work. Crews will work from Monday, December 19, 2016, through Friday, December 23, 2016, from 8:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. Motorists should expect 10 minute delays. This work […]

Highway Closure On SR 120 At James E. Roberts Bridge

Highway Closure On SR 120 At James E. Roberts Bridge

Tuolumne County, CA… The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will close eastbound and westbound State Route 120 at the James E. Roberts Bridge in Tuolumne County for bridge work. Access to the bridge is prohibited Sunday, December 18, 2016, through Friday, December 23, 2016, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 a.m. Detours are in place and […]

Delays On SR 120 From Old Priest Grade To Yosemite National Park

Delays On SR 120 From Old Priest Grade To Yosemite National Park

Tuolumne, CA… The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform one-way traffic control on eastbound and westbound State Route 120 from Old Priest Grade Road to Yosemite National Park for tree work. One-way traffic control will be in effect Monday, December 19, 2016, through Friday, December 23, 2016, from 6:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. Motorists […]