Kirkwood, CA…On March 4, 2018 at about 6:40 pm the Alpine County Sheriffs Office received a report of two missing persons at the Kirkwood Ski Resort located in Alpine County, California. The persons were described as a 50-year-old woman and her seven-year-old son. Responders to the search included Alpine County Sheriffs Office, Alpine Cou, Search […]
Drytown, CA…Traffic Update…Pickup vs Road Sign & Fence Near Carbondale Rd / Lambert Rd. There are possible injuries and please use caution in the area… Incident: 00380 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Carbondale Rd / Lambert Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.448342 -120.986896 Detail Information 8:41 PM 1 [1] WHI PK VS ROAD SIGN AND FENCE […]
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 […]
Jackson, CA…A few weeks ago one our deputies was called to Walmart to investigate a report of a stolen bicycle. We met with Michael Johnson and learned he lives on a fixed income and his bicycle was his only mode of transportation. Through the investigation our deputy identified the suspect that stole the bicycle, found […]
Ione, CA…Early this morning a 22 year old Sonora man was driving his Mazda on SR-88 eastbound at a stated speed of 80mph. Due to his intoxication he allowed the Mazda to veer so the south from the roadway and onto the dirt shoulder. In addition to his failure to maintain his vehicle within the […]
Angels Camp, CA…These cute and comfortable tops have just arrived, along with capris from our favorite brand. Stop by and see us in the Angels Towne Center. We are open Monday thru Saturday 10am-6pm. Stop by or give us a call, 209.890.7532. We look forward to seeing you! The Clothes Mine! Open since 1977, we […]
Arnold, CA…The chain control situation is as follows. Hwy 88 is closed temporarily at Carson Spur for Avalanche Control. Hwy 4 is clear but carry chaines. Hwy 108 has controls in place starting at Pinecrest & Hwy 120 is clear. SR 4 [IN THE CENTRAL CALIFORNIA AREA] IS CLOSED FROM 0.5 MI EAST OF THE […]
Arnold, CA…Caltrans has been making quick work of the latest snow layers on our local highways. From North to South…Hwy 88 is clear and without controls, Hwy 4 has controls from Arnold on up, Hwy 108 has controls from Long Barn on up & Hwy 120 is clear. Conditions can change quickly and carry chains, […]
Angels Camp, Jackson, Valley Springs & Ione, CA…You Could Get Up To $3000 The Day You File At H&R Block. Come into an H&R Block tax office in Angels Camp, Jackson or Valley Springs to meet with a tax professional who can handle all your tax preparation needs. Our expert tax preparers can’t wait to […]
Arnold, CA…Power Outage Updates…Close to 1,500 PG&E Customers Start Friday Without Power. The largest outages are in Amador County in the Pine Grove Area and in Tuolumne County in the Strawberry Area. The outage in the Strawberry area started last evening. There are also several additional single customer outages scattered about. Let’s be careful out […]
Pioneer, CA…Traffic Update….White Dodge Ram vs Pole Near Shake Ridge Rd / Gold Creek Trl Incident: 00060 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Shake Ridge Rd / Gold Creek Trl Loc Desc: 3 MI JWO GOLD CREEK TRAIL Lat/Lon: 38.489165 -120.588870 Close Detail Information 5:50 AM 5 [8] 1039 PGE, WILL CALL BACK WITH ETA 5:47 […]
Fiddletown, CA…CHP is reporting a non-injury vehicle over and embankment incident near Fiddletown Rd / Bertone Dr. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00202 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Fiddletown Rd / Bertone Dr Loc Desc: WB FIDDLETOWN .4 MILE JEO Lat/Lon: 38.498976 -120.705477 Close Detail Information 1:08 PM 9 [11] ** NORTH SIDE […]
Arnold, CA…The power outages are starting to climb. In Calaveras Amador & Tuolumne Counties there are close to 3,000 not moving any current. The Largest outage is in the Pine Grove & West Point area with 2,688 without power after crews found a downed line. In the Valley Springs area there area couple of hundred […]
Pine Grove, CA…Traffic Update….Jackknifed Big Rig Blocks Both on Hwy 88 near Pine Grove. Initial reports are that a wind gust may blown the truck off the roadway. Driver hopes he can get back underway with a tow. Incident: 00113 Type: Traffic Hazard Location: Sr88 / Ridge Rd Loc Desc: JWO LOWER RIDGE Lat/Lon: 38.413055 […]
Plymouth, CA…Traffic Update….Large Tree Down in Roadway Near Shenandoah School Rd / Steiner Rd Incident: 00068 Type: Traffic Hazard Location: Shenandoah School Rd / Steiner Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.530861 -120.802998 Close Detail Information 7:17 AM 1 [1] LARGE TREE DWN / 1125 MOST OF RDWY Unit Information 7:24 AM 2 Unit Assigned 7:24 AM […]
Arnold, CA…A quick look at the PG&E Outage Map shows their system is straining under the incoming storms with the Bay Area, Sacramento and north of Sacramento showing the stress this morning. We feel we may need to knock on a cellulose product to avoid the jinx of discussing our good fortune so far. With […]
Arnold, CA…As we start off a “Miracle March” for the local ski resorts it is causing a bit of mischief on our local roads. Chain Controls Start at Arnold on Hwy 4, West Twain Harte on Hwy 108, 3.6 Miles West of Dew Drop Inn on Hwy 88 & 3 miles west of Yosemite National […]
Arnold, CA…A series of cold winter storms will bring periods of heavy snow and gusty winds to the foothills and mountains of interior NorCal this week. Snow will begin Wednesday afternoon and continue through the weekend. Several feet of snowfall accumulation is expected in the mountains with a foot or more across some foothill locations. […]
Arnold, CA….A series of cold winter storms will bring periods of heavy snow and gusty winds to the foothills and mountains of interior NorCal later this week. Snow may begin as early as Wednesday afternoon and continue through the weekend. Several feet of snowfall accumulation is expected in the mountains with up to a foot […]
Murphys, CA…Caltrans has chain controls in place from Murphys on up on Hwy 4, Pin Grove on up on Hwy 88, Twain Harte on up on Hwy 108 and above Groveland on Hwy 120. SR 4 [IN THE CENTRAL CALIFORNIA AREA] IS CLOSED FROM 0.5 MI EAST OF THE JCT OF SR 207 /MT REBA […]
Plymouth, CA…Horse Plus Humane Society will be holding a 1-Day Open Door Shelter for Horses at the Amador County Fairgrounds in Plymouth, CA. just outside of Sacramento. Horse Plus Humane Society already has 95 horses pre-registered to be surrendered and are expecting that number to be doubled from horses who are not pre-registered. “Horse Plus […]
Angels Camp, CA…The Jackson Rancheria Band of Miwuk Indians recently donated $10,000 to the Calaveras Community Foundation (CCF). Rich Hoffman, CEO at Jackson Rancheria Casino and Hotel, deserves our special thanks. As a loyal supporter and business partner for many years, the Rancheria maintains a determined commitment to support the local community and non-profit organizations […]
Pioneer, CA…CHP is reporting a non-injury collision near Rolling Hills & Fuentes Drive. Not sure if the drivers were vying for Teutonic supremacy or not but please use caution in the area… Incident: 00305 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Rolling Hills Rd / Fuentes Dr Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.506131 -120.493712 Detail Information 9:32 PM 10 […]
Pioneer, CA…CHP is reporting a major injury collision near SR88 / Mace Dr. This is a couple of miles up Hwy 88 from the earlier major injury collision. Incident: 00067 Type: Trfc Collision-Major Inj Location: SR88 / Mace Dr Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.465383 -120.527630 Close Detail Information 8:40 AM 5 [9] PER 94-5 / ATR […]
Jackson, CA…CHP is reporting the brakes went out on a vehicle on Hwy 49 in the Martell area and a vehicle hit a fence post and is now in the Jack in the Box. Incident: 00056 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: 0 Sr49 Loc Desc: 49 AT JACK N BOX Lat/Lon: 38.365145 -120.793892 Close Detail […]
Plymouth, CA…Put on your fancy red carpet outfits on Sunday, March 4, from 4:30 – 9 p.m. and head to Taste Restaurant in Plymouth, for “Dress to the Nines,” a benefit for Hospice of Amador & Calaveras. Taste will roll out the red carpet and donate 9% of the dinner bill to Hospice, for all […]
Fiddletown, CA…CHP is reporting a vehicle off the roadway near Fiddletown Silver Lake Rd / Ashland Drive. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00067 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Fiddletown Silver Lake Rd / Ashland Dr Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.506672 -120.511936 Close Detail Information 7:50 AM 5 [6] AKA SHAKE RIDGE RD AT ASHLAND […]