Turlock Man Arrested on Weapons, Registration & Drug Charges

Turlock Man Arrested on Weapons, Registration & Drug Charges

Sonora, CA…Just before 4:00 p.m. yesterday, Officer Weber conducted a traffic stop on a 2004 Acura Integra for expired vehicle registration. The driver of the vehicle was identified as 23-year-old Daymian Ooshana of Turlock. Ooshana was determined to be unlicensed at the time and the vehicle was displaying false registration tabs. A search of the […]

Vehicle vs Pedestrian Collision in Sonora Injures 23 Year old Mother & Her 1 Year Old Son

Vehicle vs Pedestrian Collision in Sonora Injures 23 Year old Mother & Her 1 Year Old Son

Sonora, CA…On Tuesday, September 12th, just before 8:00 p.m., the Sonora Police Department responded to a vehicle vs. pedestrian collision at the intersection of Washington Street and Jackson Street. It was determined that a 1999 white Ford SUV, driven by a 78-year-old Sonora man, was traveling northbound on Washington Street and had struck a 23-year-old […]

Burson and Mountain Ranch Marijuana Abatements

Burson and Mountain Ranch Marijuana Abatements

Calaveras County CA…On 9-11-17 The Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office Marijuana Enforcement Team assisted County Code Enforcement Officers with the execution of Marijuana Abatement Warrants which had been obtained for an unregistered marijuana cultivation sites. These sites were located in the 1100 block of Arapaho Lane in Burson, Ca, and in the 6200 block of Michel […]

2nd Suspect Arrested in Copperopolis Boat Thefts

2nd Suspect Arrested in Copperopolis Boat Thefts

Copperopolis, CA…On 9-8-17 Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office Detectives and members of the Calaveras Sheriff Marine Safety Unit served a second search warrant at a location on D Street in Oakdale for additional stolen property related to the boat thefts on Lake Tulloch. Detectives located stolen property from several of the reported thefts and burglaries that […]

Sheriff’s Department Making Progress on Copperopolis Stolen Boats Case

Sheriff’s Department Making Progress on Copperopolis Stolen Boats Case

Copperopolis, CA…On 9-7-17 Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office detectives served a search warrant at two locations on Woodland Avenue in Modesto and D Street in Oakdale. At the Oakdale location, Justin Labass (age 29 from Oakdale) was arrested for violations of 487(a)PC – Grant Theft, 459PC – Burglary, 496(a)PC – Possession of Stolen Property, and 30305(a)(1)PC […]

Mother Lode Democratic Congressional Candidate Forum on September 19th

Mother Lode Democratic Congressional Candidate Forum on September 19th

Angels Camp, CA…Four Democrats seeking to retire and replace Congressional District 04’s incumbent GOP Representative will make their case at a Congressional Candidate Forum hosted by the Calaveras County Democrats on Tuesday, Sept. 19, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Bret Harte High School in Angels Camp. “The next election is vital to the health, welfare […]

Stanislaus National Forest Urges Hunters to be Fire Safe During Hunting Season

Stanislaus National Forest Urges Hunters to be Fire Safe During Hunting Season

Sonora, CA…Hunting season begins in Tuolumne and Mariposa counties on Sept. 16 and in Calaveras County on Sept. 23, and Forest officials urge hunters to plan for fire safety. “Stanislaus National Forest is experiencing frequent lightning storms, which increase the potential of fire activity,” said Scott Tangenberg, acting Forest Supervisor. “We want hunters to not […]

Moon Bash Demolition Derby Coming to Calaveras County Family Fun and Hard-Hitting Action will be a Favorite

Moon Bash Demolition Derby Coming to Calaveras County Family Fun and Hard-Hitting Action will be a Favorite

Angels Camp, CA…Get ready to watch the mud fly and see metal crunch at Moondog’s Moon Bash Demolition Derby September 30th at the Calaveras County Fairgrounds in Angels Camp. “This is going to be hard-hitting action the whole family will love,” said Jeremy Leonard, owner of Whiskey Slide Productions, LLC, in Angels Camp. Leonard has […]

Bret Harte Homecoming Week Activities Through September – 15th

Bret Harte Homecoming Week Activities Through September – 15th

Angels Camp, CA….Below is the full schedule of Homecoming Week Activities at Bret Harte High School Bret Harte Homecoming Date: September 11th – 15th THEME: Under Where??? Monday: Dress-Up Day: ● Under the Weather. Students will come to school in their pajamas. Lunch Time Activity: ● Find the gum in the pie. Tuesday: Dress-Up Day: […]

Are You Ready? Emergency Preparedness Fair is September 23rd!

Are You Ready?  Emergency Preparedness Fair is September 23rd!

Murphys, CA…Everyone is at risk of natural and manmade disasters such as earthquakes, fires and outbreaks of disease. Preparing for a major disaster increases your chance of survival and minimizes the impact to your health. This is a FREE event to help residents prepare for natural and manmade disasters. Local businesses and agencies will provide […]

Ebbetts Pass Youth Soccer League Needs Your Help

Ebbetts Pass Youth Soccer League Needs Your Help

Murphys, CA…Founded in 1982 by a host of ambitious local volunteer parents, the Ebbetts Pass Youth Soccer League is once again at a crossroads. While the League’s Bylaws call for up to 13 Board members, the current Board of Directors consists of only six tireless parent volunteers who have been involved with the administration of […]

Donald R Starks, 64 Passed Away on September 3rd

Donald R Starks, 64 Passed Away on September 3rd

Mountain Ranch, CA…In loving memory of Donald R Starks, age 64 of Mountain Ranch, California, passed away peacefully after a brief illness at Mark Twain Medical Center in San Andreas on 9- 3 -17. Donald served in the Air Force and attended Grossmont College in San Diego. he enjoyed gardening, camping and winemaking. He is […]

Cody Alan Agasi-Horn 1989 – 2017

Cody Alan Agasi-Horn 1989 – 2017

Angels Camp, CA…Cody Alan Agasi-Horn 8/3/1989-9/5/2017. Born in Jackson, CA. Son of Christina Horn and Craig Agasi. Succumbed to injuries sustained in an automobile accident Cody worked in the forestry industry for two years, as well as the construction trades. He was a loving husband, son, brother, uncle and father. He loved motorcycles, the Oakland […]

First Pinecrest American Sign Language Event set for Sept. 16

First Pinecrest American Sign Language Event set for Sept. 16

The Stanislaus National Forest is hosting its first Sign Language Extravaganza Sept. 16 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Pinecrest Lake on the Summit Ranger District. Family fun and activities are planned for all participants, whether you are deaf, hearing impaired, or a hearing individual. Visitors will enjoy a Forest Service presentation in spoken […]

Yosemite Fire Update

Yosemite Fire Update

Yosemite, CA…There are multiple fires burning in Yosemite National Park’s wilderness. Showers and thunderstorms are possible each afternoon and evening through Tuesday, with a slight increase in temperature and lower relative humidities. Gusty and erratic winds are possible with any thunderstorm that develops. Smoke will be moderate throughout the Yosemite area, except for Wawona, today […]

Summit Complex Fire Update…

Summit Complex Fire Update…

Pinecrest, CA…The Summit Complex consists of three fires burning on the Summit Ranger District. The McCormick Fire (4,332 acres) is located north of Fence Creek Road and Clark Fork Road. The Douglas Fire (311 acres) is located south of Douglas Picnic Area and Eureka Valley Campground on Hwy 108. The Willow Fire (10 acres) is […]

Shukran Badawi Passed Away in a Boating Accident on Lake Don Pedro

Shukran Badawi Passed Away in a Boating Accident on Lake Don Pedro

La Grange, CA…On Saturday around 11:30 PM, the Sheriff’s Office received a report of a possible boating accident just North of the Fleming Meadows boat ramp on Lake Don Pedro in La Grange. The reporting person had seen two flares discharged over the water from Fleming Campground. Sheriff’s Deputies along with the Boat Patrol Unit […]

Construction Continues on Hwy 4 from Angels Camp Through Murphys

Construction Continues on Hwy 4 from Angels Camp Through Murphys

CALAVERAS COUNTY — The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform one-way traffic control on eastbound and westbound State Route 4 (SR-4) from from Vallecito Road in Angels Camp, to Silver Dawn Ranch Road, east of Murphys, for various road construction activities. Work will occur as follows: One-way traffic control will be in effect on […]

Construction Continues on Hwy 4 From Arnold to Big Trees State Park

Construction Continues on Hwy 4 From Arnold to Big Trees State Park

CALAVERAS COUNTY — The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform one-way traffic control on eastbound and westbound State Route 4 from Upper Moran Road to Calaveras Big Trees State Park entrance for construction activities. Work will begin Monday, September 11, 2017, through Friday, September 15, 2017, from 6:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. Motorists should […]

Paving, Drainage & Striping Work on Hwy 88 in Amador County

Paving, Drainage & Striping Work on Hwy 88 in Amador County

AMADOR COUNTY — The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will be performing various road construction work on State Route 88 (SR-88) from Pitt Street, in Jackson, to the Amador/Alpine County line. Work will occur as follows: One-way traffic control on eastbound and westbound SR-88 from Pitt Street, in Jackson, to Silver Drive/Golf Links Drive, east […]

Calaveras County Board of Supervisors are Back in Action Tomorrow

Calaveras County Board of Supervisors are Back in Action Tomorrow

San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors is back in action with a full agenda on September 12th. The complete agenda with links is below… Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting 9/12/2017 9:00 AM Board of Supervisors Chambers 891 Mountain Ranch Road   San Andreas, CA 95249 Downloads:  Agenda  Agenda Packet Call to Order Roll Call Pledge of […]

Traffic Update….Subject Jumping in Front of Vehicles & Throwing Rocks on Hwy 88

Traffic Update….Subject Jumping in Front of Vehicles & Throwing Rocks on Hwy 88

Pine Grove, CA…CHP is reporting a subject jumping in front of vehicles and jumping in front of vehicles on Hwy 88 near Climax Road. Please use caution in the area…. Incident: 00277 Type: Traffic Hazard Location: Sr88 / Climax Rd Loc Desc: SR88 AT CLIMAX IN BLIND CURVE Lat/Lon: 38.406871 -120.670047 Close Detail Information 3:56 […]