Toyon, CA…On July 29, 2019, members of the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office Sheriff’s SWAT and Hostage Negotiation Team conducted training with the Calaveras Unified School District Transportation Department school bus drivers. As part of ongoing training, we reviewed procedures with the bus drivers as well as had open discussion on planning and scenarios. Thank you […]
Arnold, CA…Detailed forecasts for the West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada below and Mother Lode Forecast and Heat Warnings below Western Slope. Tonight Partly cloudy. A slight chance of sprinkles and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows 50 to 65 higher elevations… 62 to 76 lower elevations. Prevailing southwest winds up to 10 mph shifting to the southeast […]
Valley Springs, CA…Traffic Update…..Hit & Run Near Sr12 / Camanche Parkway South. Sheriff’s Deputy with Suspect Vehicle Incident: 00218 Type: Hit and Run No Injuries Location: Sr12 / Camanche Pkwy S Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.197672 -120.980555 Detail Information 1:37 PM 2 [4] CALA SO HAS SUSP VEH STOPPED / CODE4 / REQ’G CHP CONTINUE 1:34 […]
Valley Springs, CA…On July 22, 2019, at about 4:30 PM a Calaveras County patrol deputy initiated a vehicle enforcement stop for excessive speed on Hogan Dam Rd near Hwy 26, Valley Springs. The driver failed to yield to the marked patrol unit and accelerated away from the deputy at speeds over 70MPH. During the pursuit […]
Valley Springs, CA…Traffic Update….Collision After High Speed Chase Near Vista Del Lago & Lake View Incident: 00308 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: 1-99 Vista Del Lago Dr Loc Desc: VISTA DEL LAGO AT LAKE VIEW Lat/Lon: 38.162512 -120.817359 Detail Information 4:28 PM 2 [2] VEH TC 4:28 PM 1 [1] CAL SO ATTMPT TO MAKE […]
San Andreas, CA…Meet Sapphire, a Border Collie/Husky mix estimated to be about two years of age. An affectionate dog with excellent leash manners, Sapphire is calm and eager to please. Every dog she meets whether male or female is a new friend to be made. She also adores being petted. Sapphire’s absolute favorite activity, though, […]
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 […]
Angels Camp, CA…The reliability Winner is Speed Queen! In a recent survey by Consumer Reports, Speed Queen was recognized for being Number One in Reliability among all major appliance brands. To celebrate this accomplishment. Speed Queen (Via Middleton’s Furniture and Appliances) is offering consumers the Deal of the Decade (or maybe the century) with a […]
San Andreas, CA…Our medical services are provided by highly trained, compassionate health care professionals who know that human kindness enables a more effective treatment and a quicker recovery. We help keep people healthy so they can enjoy a good life. We are what the next generation of excellent health care looks like in Calaveras County. […]
Valley Springs, CA…Traffic Update…Two Horses Running in Roadway Near Bergsma Ln / Treosti Pl Incident: 00143 Type: Animal Hazard Location: Bergsma Ln / Treosti Pl Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.130971 -120.849803 Detail Information 4:28 PM 1 [1] 2 HORSES IN RDWY // BRO AND DBRO PONY Unit Information 4:32 PM 2 Unit Assigned 4:32 PM 1 […]
Valley Springs, CA…On July 12, 2019 at about 9:00 a.m., the Calaveras Sheriff’s Office received a report of a robbery involving a firearm. The victim reported that while at a location on Saint Andrews Road in Valley Springs, a suspect pointed a handgun at him and took his cellular phone and vehicle keys. After taking […]
Arnold, CA…The National Weather Forecasts for this week for the Mother Lode Region and West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada. Tonight Clear, cooler. Lows 43 to 58 higher elevations…52 to 66 lower elevations. Prevailing southwest winds up to 10 mph shifting to the east after midnight. Wednesday Sunny. Highs 67 to 82 higher elevations…79 to 89 […]
Copperopolis, CA…Go Green & Save with CalTel! Sign up for Auto Pay and Paperless billing and receive a one time $5 bill credit. You mush keep the service for 3 billing cycles. Go to caltelconnect.com and select Online Bill Pay. Offer ends October 31, 2019. In 1895 James A. Tower was only 16 years old […]
Rancho Calaveras, CA…Update 9 a.m. Tuesday July 2: There has been concern among CCWD customers in Rancho Calaveras that their water supply is contaminated. To address this concern, we would like to remind our customers that this boil water notice was issued out of an abundance of caution following a major leak repair. While it is highly unlikely […]
Valley Springs, CA…From Cal Fire TCU…”The forward progress of the half acre vegetation fire has been stopped. Near Olive Orchard Rd. and West Lake Rd. Rancho Calaveras (Calaveras County). Earlier…”OliveFire [update] Firefighters are at scene of a half acre vegetation fire near Olive Orchard Rd. and West Lake Rd. Rancho Calaveras (Calaveras County)”
Valley Springs, CA…From the CVB…”Fireworks over New Hogan Lake makes Independence Day celebrations even more magical. Here, you’ll gather on the shore or on a boat to enjoy beautiful fireworks overhead reflected in the lake. This event usually takes place on the Saturday closest to Independence Day and starts at dusk. It’s free to attend […]
Valley Springs, CA…Traffic & Fire Update….Vegetation Fire Reported in Hogan Dam Road Area. Air & Ground Units are on scene now. More to follow…(Update…Air Attack Reporting 10-15 Acres with additional air resources inbound from Grass Valley. Sounds like they may be able to get this one in short order) (Update as of 4:49pm…Last update…20-25 Acres […]
Valley Springs, CA…Traffic & Fire Update…..Vegetation Fire Near Hwy 12 & Burson Road.. Air & Ground Units are working an at last report 10 acre grass fire with structures threatened in the area. Please use caution in the area. Update…Crews remain on scene for mop up and forward progress on this one was stopped at […]
Mokelumne Hill, CA…On June 20, 2019, at about 2:30 PM, the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to the Mokelumne River near the inlet of Lake Pardee for a deceased white male. Rangers from the East Bay Municipal Utilities District who had been continuing with search efforts made the discovery. Calaveras County Sheriff’s Detectives were […]
Mokelumne Hill, CA…On Saturday, June 15, 2019 search efforts for 43 year old automotive journalist David Gordon Johnson culminated into a large scale, multi-agency search operation which saturated the area between Electra Hydro Power Plant and Pardee Reservoir with over 100 searchers. The California Office of Emergency Services obtained resources and personnel from agencies which […]
San Andreas, CA…This summer the Calaveras County Arts Council will shake, rattle and roll summer nights with four new dates and two new venues for their signature admission-free Music in the Parks concert series. In 2019 the Council is shifting four of their weekly concerts to Friday nights—June 14, 21 and August 16 and 23. […]
Mountain Ranch & Valley Springs, CA…Father’s Day is just around the corner, and we have the deals to prepare for it! 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 […]
Jenny Lind, CA…On June 5th, 2019 the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office Marijuana Enforcement Team served a search warrant for illegal marijuana cultivation at a residence in the 8000 blocks of Pardini Place, Jenny Lind. During the service of the search warrant, an indoor marijuana operation was located. Investigators discovered the interior of the residence and […]
San Andreas, CA…An impressive group of 178 young adults received their diplomas last evening and are now marching into their futures. Calaveras Unified is different from the other school districts in the area in that they operate all the schools in the northern section of the county. Many of the Calaveras High School students have […]
San Andreas, CA…The 2019 Calaveras High School Graduation Video…Photos Coming Soon
Valley Springs, CA…Traffic Update….Big Rig Fire Near Sr26 / S Burson Rd. More units inbound… Incident: 00354 Type: Car Fire Location: Sr26 / S Burson Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.113296 -120.908306 Detail Information 5:40 PM 2 [2] FIRE CAME UP ON IT // MORE ENGINES ENRT 5:40 PM 1 [1] 1125 / BIG RIG ON […]
Valley Springs, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will conduct one-way traffic control on State Route 26 from Jenny Lind Road to Hagen Court near Valley Springs for sign work. Work is scheduled beginning Thursday, June 6, 2019, through Friday, June 7, 2019, from 8:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. Motorists should expect 15-minute delays. Alternate […]
Stockton, CA…Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) will be inspecting power lines in Amador and Calaveras counties on June 4 and 5, using helicopters equipped with Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) technology. The inspections are part of PG&E’s expanded and enhanced vegetation management work, implemented following the 2017 and 2018 wildfires as one of many […]
San Andreas, CA…The CAL FIRE Tuolumne – Calaveras Unit will be conducting a prescribed fire project in the Salt Springs Valley between Copperopolis and Valley Springs on Tuesday, June 4, 2019. The project encompasses 280 acres of grassland. The intent of the project is to reduce the amount of Medusahead Grass, a noxious weed, and […]
Valley Springs, CA…Traffic Update….Possible Injury Collision Near Sr26 / S Burson Rd Incident: 00367 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr26 / S Burson Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.113296 -120.908306 Detail Information 6:03 PM 3 [4] 1039 CASO – PRECAUTIONARY 6:01 PM 2 [2] BLU HOND VS WHI KIA 6:01 PM 1 [1] 2 VEHS Unit […]
