Valley Springs, CA…On 7/24/20 a Marine Safety Deputy working at Lake Hogan was flagged down by citizens. The citizens advised that they saw what appeared to be an injured bird on the Hogan shoreline. Our Deputy responded and located a juvenile Golden Eagle which appeared to be injured. The Deputy caught the injured Eagle and […]
Mountain Ranch, CA…In 1950, we started out as a family operation with Erich’s father and mother, August and Freida Sender, in a century-old adobe building. The upstairs was home to the Sender family, and the first floor included groceries, a meat market, a bar, and a small eating place called Opa’s Smokehouse. On Christmas morning […]
Mokelumne Hill, CA…Effective Saturday, July 18, 2020. EBMUD is committed to keeping our parks – and park visitors – safe. Due to overcrowding at the Mokelumne River Day Use Area, the park will remain open but with reduced capacity on the weekends to allow for social distancing and to reduce the impact on the park’s […]
Valley Springs, CA…From Calaveras Consolidated Fire…”Calaveras Consolidated Firefighters responded to a boat that collided with a jet ski at Lake Camanche this evening. One patient was transported by an Air Ambulance PHI Med 4-2 to a trauma center in Modesto.”
Angels Camp, CA…The plans for Calaveras County Schools and the fall reopening plans have been developed with technical assistance from Calaveras County Public Health. According to guidance from the California Department of Public Health on July 17, 2020, “ California public schools (traditional and charter), private schools (including nonpublic nonsectarian schools), school districts, and county […]
San Andreas, CA…On July 20, 2020 at about 10:08AM the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Department received a 911 call reporting a helicopter crash near Hwy 12 and Toll Bridge Rd, San Andreas. The impact caused minor injuries to the three occupants in helicopter and started a vegetation fire. San Andreas Fire, Cal-Fire and Consolidated Fire responded […]
Mountain Ranch, CA…In 1950, we started out as a family operation with Erich’s father and mother, August and Freida Sender, in a century-old adobe building. The upstairs was home to the Sender family, and the first floor included groceries, a meat market, a bar, and a small eating place called Opa’s Smokehouse. On Christmas morning […]
San Andreas, CA…Calaveras Unified is preparing and planning for an unconventional start to the school year that is set to begin on August 12th. Student, staff and campus densities and plans will be based on the COVID-19 guidelines from the state. Superintendent Mark Campbell held a video session to provide information as they know it […]
Angels Camp, CA….We understand the value and importance of youth sports to our students, families, and the community. Many of you have been asking for youth sports to return. Currently, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has not issued guidance on this topic and has advised local public health departments that they did not […]
Wallace, CA…Traffic & Fire Update….Fire Reported Near Camanche Pkwy South. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00342 Type: Report of Fire Location: 10769 Camanche Pkwy S Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.201941 -120.945719 Detail Information 4:16 PM 11 [32] B49-010 PER CAL FIRE INC COMMAND ETO FOR RDWY IS APPROX 45 MINS 4:02 PM 10 [29] […]
San Andreas, CA…On July 2, 2020 at about 7:00PM, Suspect Roger Wayne Anderson surrendered himself to the Calaveras County Jail. He is being held with a bail of $1,185,000.00. Previous Release… Canine Shot and Killed (Jenny Lind, CA) On July 1, 2020 at about 7:10AM the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch Center received a call […]
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Jenny Lind, CA…On July 1, 2020 at about 7:10AM the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch Center received a call of a disturbance in the 9000 block of Scenic Valley Rd, Jenny Lind. The victim reported he was arguing with a person who was causing excessive dust by driving at an accelerated speed passed his residence. […]
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San Andreas, CA…Calaveras Public Health is seeing an alarming and accelerating trend of community spread in the County. On Tuesday, June 30, 2020, Calaveras Public Health reported eight additional cases of COVID-19. This is the single largest one-day case count in the County since the pandemic began. “What we are seeing in Calaveras County is […]
Burson, CA…On June 28th, 2020, at about 12:25 PM, The Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office was notified of a drowning victim at Lake Camanche, Burson Ca. Witnesses reported a 12-year-old male entered the water near the Eucalyptus Day use area. A few minutes later, the 12-year-old began having trouble due to the uneven lake bottom and […]
San Andreas, CA…On Friday, June 26, 2020, Calaveras Public Health reported three additional cases of COVID-19 in Calaveras County. The three unrelated cases include one adult male and one adult female between the ages of 18 to 49 years old, and an adult male between the ages of 50-64. Two cases reside in the Valley […]
Valley Springs, CA…On June 23, 2020 at approximately 2150 hours, Brandon D. Maggard was driving his Chevrolet Corvette on westbound SR-26, east of Quail Oaks Road. As Mr. Maggard was negotiating a curve in the roadway for westbound traffic, he allowed his vehicle to travel into the eastbound lane, where he lost control of the […]
Arnold, CA…The National Weather Service in Sacramento has issued a heat advisory for Dangerous Heat into Next Weekend. A prolonged period of very hot temperatures is expected this week and into early next weekend, with valley and foothill highs ranging from the mid 90s to 110. Overnight temperatures will only fall to the mid 60s […]
Valley Springs, CA…Whether you’re a first time buyer or an experienced investor, you’ll find useful information about how to choose the “right” property, making an offer, negotiating, financing, mortgage rates, moving, and everything involved in making an informed home buying decision in today’s market. If you currently own property and are thinking about selling it, […]
San Andreas, CA…The fire is now 70% contained as firefighters were not impacted by the Red Flag conditions today. Accurate mapping of the fire today has increased the acreage to 1455 acres. Firefighters will continue to build and reinforce fireline on the eastern side of the fire tonight.
San Andreas, CA…The San Andreas Certified Farmers Market is Weekly, Thursdays 4pm to 6pm 18 June to 29 October. Master Gardeners Demo Garden, 891 Mountain Ranch Road, San Andreas. We offer the community access to fresh & healthy produce and products from local farmers right here in Calaveras County. Food that has traveled fewer miles […]
Valley Springs & Copperopolis, CA…Firefighters made good progress on fireline construction overnight reaching 50% containment with full containment is expected tomorrow. The full details from CAL FIRE TCU is below…
Valley Springs & Copperopolis, CA…From CAL FIRE TCU…”Diligent efforts by firefighters has increased the fires containment to 35% and the forward rate of spread has been stopped on the 1100 acre vegetation fire. The evacuation warning in its totality has been lifted. Red Flag conditions and increased winds have not hampered the firefighters efforts to […]
Copperopolis, CA…The American Red Cross is supporting two temporary evacuation sites for people evacuating the Walker Fire in Calaveras County: Copperopolis Armory/Community Center: 695 Main St, Copperopolis, Mountain Oaks School: 150 Oak St. off Pool Station Rd, San Andreas. These locations are not overnight shelters. We are able to open overnight shelters or provide hotel […]
Valley Springs, CA…On Saturday 6-13-20 at about 4:53 pm, Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch received a call regarding a possible drowning at New Hogan Reservoir, Valley Springs. First Responders, CCSO Deputies, the Sheriff’s Marine Safety Unit boats, and Hogan Rangers responded to the area known as Whiskey Creek on New Hogan Reservoir for a report […]
San Andreas, CA…From CAL FIRE TCU…”#Walkerfire [update] Overnight firefighters achieved 10% containment on the 1100 acre vegetation fire. North winds moved the fire towards Hunt Rd.. Near 12000 Blk. Walker Trail Rd. Salt Springs (Calaveras County)” Click Above For ALERT Wild Fire Cameras
Valley Springs & Copperopolis, CA…For many of us who follow our local fire season year after year we usually see the first several hundred acre fire west of Hwy 49 as the signal that moisture levels have dropped to where fire season has begun in earnest. Well is looks like the Walker Fire may be […]
Valley Springs, CA…From CAL FIRE TCU…”AA440 is at scene reporting 10 acres of vegetation on fire with a moderate rate of spread. Near 12005 Walker Trail Rd. Salt Springs (Calaveras County)”
