Arnold, CA…Traffic Update….Possible Injury Collision Near Sr4 / Hunter Dam Rd. Incident: 0425 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr4 / Hunter Dam Rd Loc Desc: JSO Lat/Lon: 38.199827 -120.365880 Detail Information 6:02 PM 3 [12] SO STARTING FIRE [Shared] 6:01 PM 2 [11] 1039 CAL SO FOR EMS [Shared] 5:59 PM 1 [4] NEG 1125 […]
San Andreas, CA…Public Health and the Air Pollution Control District Urge Residents to Limit Smoke Exposure. Calaveras County Public Health and the Calaveras County Air Pollution Control District are alerting the community that smoke from a prescribed burn on the Stanislaus National Forest may affect local air quality through the end of May 2026. Fire […]
Murphys, CA…Randal J. Vierra January 13, 1949 ~ April 27, 2026 (age 77). Randal J. Vierra Died April 27, 2026 in San Andreas, CA. Born on January 13, 1949 in Sonora. Randy spent the majority of his life in Calaveras County. He Attended Bret Harte High School. He attended Sacramento State and San Jose State. […]
Don Pedro, CA…Traffic Update….Big Rig Off Roadway & Pulled Down Powerlines Near J59 / Old Don Pedro Rd Incident: 0245 Type: Trfc Collision-Minor Inj Location: J59 / Old Don Pedro Rd Loc Desc: JNO Lat/Lon: 37.826122 -120.473925 Detail Information 10:20 AM 13 [26] [Rotation Request Comment] 1039 VICS TOW 209-532-4523 [Shared] 10:20 AM 12 [25] […]
Arnold, CA…Conditions have proven favorable and firefighters with the Stanislaus National Forest’s Calaveras Ranger District did ignitions on the Irish-O’Manuel Burn Units. 550 acres are planned to be treated with low-intensity fire, with planned ignitions on approximately 50-200 acres daily. Daily areas burnt will vary based on environmental conditions and smoke production. Burn units are […]
Angels Camp & Murphys, CA…Angels Food & Sierra Hills Markets Weekly Ad May 20 ~ May 26! Shop Local & Save!! Grocery, Meat, Deli, Produce & Lots of Local Wines! 100’s More Items on Sale Throughout the Store! Angels Food Market, started by Harry Croshaw, has been serving the Calaveras community since 1935. Glen, Harry’s […]
San Andreas, CA…Meet Radar (A059959), a neutered male Border Collie mix, about 4 years old and 56.4 pounds. Radar has been waiting at Calaveras County Animal Services since November, and everyone who knows him is hoping this cheerful, affectionate dog will finally catch the eye of the person meant for him. With his warm amber […]
Arnold, CA…We would like to thank our customers who have helped us pioneer our Privy Instant Restroom & Composting Outhouse™! We now have them working in Calaveras, Tuolumne, Amador, Mariposa, Sonoma & Yuba Counties! Need a plug n play, drop & go restroom for your farm, ranch, shop, off grid property, cabin, glamping destination, campground, […]
Arnold, CA…Big Trees Market Weekly Ad with Grocery, Produce, Meat & Deli Specials Through May 26th! Shop Local & Save!! Big Trees Market is working hard to keep the shelves stocked for you! Part of your community for generations. Click on an image below for full sized version.
Angels Camp, CA…After a six-month investigation, the 2025-2026 Calaveras County Civil Grand Jury found that the “Altaville-Melones Fire Protection District has not had an independent audit performed since fiscal year 2020-2021, resulting in a lack of accountability and transparency to the public it serves.” The report, “Taking the Measure of Measure A,” was published on […]
Sonora, CA…Closed since the winter of 2023, Lumsden Road is now open to the South Fork Campground. In addition, Cottonwood Road, closed for the same reason, is scheduled to open Thursday May 21. “The launch/put-in at Merals Pools is open as well as both campgrounds; Lumsden and Southfork,” explained Groveland District Ranger, Thomas Meyer. Approximately […]
New York, NY…Crude Oil Remains over $100 a Barrel as We Head Into Summer Driving Season. Lets hope she comes down soon to help our area attract a few more visitors that fuel our economy.
Sonora, CA…Fire crews with the Stanislaus National Forest’s Sugar Pine Ranger District will begin prescribed fire operation, Tuesday May 26 in the Experimental Forest off Crabtree Road with an expected conclusion of operations set for May 29th. With a planned 96 acres, the RX burn is part of the Sierra Nevada Adaptive Management Experiment (AMEX). […]
Clarks Fork, CA…On May 15, 2026, at an unknown time, a 26-year-old man from Ames, IA, was riding a 2013 Suzuki motorcycle westbound on State Route 108, east of Clarks Fork Road at an undetermined rate of speed. The rider allowed the motorcycle to travel off the south shoulder of State Route 108 where it […]
San Andreas, CA…Local Fire Protection Ordinance Review, May 4, 2026. In March 2024, Calaveras County voters approved the Local Fire Protection Ordinance, otherwise known as Measure A, which allowed an increase in the local sales tax of one percent. Measure A has strict requirements on how the funds are to be divided among the local […]
Angels Camp, CA…Saddle Up, Put on your boots and come on down! Help us celebrate Bob Airola’s 90th Birthday Saturday, June 6th. 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM Angels Utica Park, Main Street, Angels Camp. If you know Bob come and say Happy Birthday
Mokelumne Hill, CA…Traffic Update….Collision Blocking Lane Near Hwy 26 & Dirt Road Incident: 0155 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: SR26 / Dirt Rd Loc Desc: WB JEO DIRT Lat/Lon: 38.312524 -120.659120 Detail Information 10:02 AM 6 [15] [Rotation Request Comment] 1039 MACH ONE TOWING 209 642 0546——— [Shared] 10:02 AM 5 [14] [Notification] [CHP]-Problem changed […]
Washington, DC…President Trump Visits White House Ballroom Construction
Washington, DC…Vice President JD Vance Briefs Members of the Media, May 19, 2026
San Diego, CA…On Monday, May 18, 2026, at around 11:43 a.m., the San Diego Police Department (SDPD) received reports of an active shooter at the Islamic Center of San Diego (7000 block of Eckstrom Ave.) in the Clairemont neighborhood. SDPD officers arrived on-scene by 11:47 a.m. and encountered three deceased adult victims outside the Center. […]
Washington, DC…President Trump Participates in a Healthcare Affordability Event, May 18, 2026. Today, President Donald J. Trump announced an expansion of TrumpRx.gov to provide unprecedented price transparency and choice on generic medications that millions of Americans use every day. Beginning today, TrumpRx.gov will feature more than 600 generic medications. Americans will be able to clearly and transparently understand the […]
Angels Camp, CA…2026 Frog Jump Champion is 88 Years Young Lillian Fasano Jockeying her frog Fuzzy to a 19 feet, 2 and 1/4 inch jump. She took top honors two years ago at a tender age of 86. So if you think your competitive exploits are in your past. Look no further that Miss Fasano […]
Angels Camp, CA…(Frogtown, USA)…Watch the Frog Jump masters jockey their small green steeds in the Frog Jump Finals below.
Angels Camp, CA…(Frogtown, USA)…Winter Adkins was crowned the 2026 Miss Calaveras! First Runner Up was Payton Kelling-Ballard. Second Runner Up was Scarlett Pinkston. Miss Calaveras International was Kati Schell. Congrats to all and we have over 90 photos in the photo album & full pageant video. The contestants for this year’s Miss Calaveras scholarship pageant […]
West Point, CA…The Power Outage contagion has spread to along Hwy 88 in Amador County and also the West Point & Mountain Ranch areas in Calaveras County. PG&E is reporting much of the Hwy 4 outage area is powered back up.
Mountain Ranch, CA…Traffic Update….Possible Injury Motorcycle Collision on Mountain Ranch Road Incident: 0421 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: 7820 Mountain Ranch Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.207942 -120.568919 Detail Information 9:36 PM 2 [2] CALSO HAS 1141/ FIRE ENRT 9:36 PM 1 [1] MC VS TREE OR FENCE Unit Information 9:38 PM 2 Unit Enroute 9:38 […]
Wallace, CA…Traffic Update….Possible Injury Multiple Vehicle Collision on Hwy 12 Incident: 0415 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: 2889 Sr12 Loc Desc: IFO Lat/Lon: 38.178254 -120.927764 Detail Information 9:28 PM 5 [9] 1039 CALSO — ADVSD 1141 ENRT 9:23 PM 4 [6] VEHS GOING ARND ‘ 9:23 PM 3 [5] 1125 IN RDWY 9:23 PM 2 […]
Arnold, CA…The wind has paid havoc with the local power grid and over 3,500 are powerless in the Arnold area. South of the river there are also widespread power outages in Tuolumne County.
Angels Cmap, CA…(Frog Town, USA)…88 Years Young Lillian Fasano who won two years ago proved you are never too old to hit your competitive stride. She jockeyed her frog Fuzzy to a 19 feet, 2 and 1/4 inch jump. Full Video up later this eve…
Angels Camp & Murphys, CA…Angels Food & Sierra Hills Markets Weekly Ad May 13 ~ May 19! Shop Local & Save!! Grocery, Meat, Deli, Produce & Lots of Local Wines! 100’s More Items on Sale Throughout the Store! Angels Food Market, started by Harry Croshaw, has been serving the Calaveras community since 1935. Glen, Harry’s […]
