San Andreas, CA…During the Special Meeting on cannabis held yesterday, January 10, 2018, the Calaveras County Board of Supervisors adopted a ban ordinance on the cultivation and commerce of cannabis within the County’s unincorporated areas. The ordinance limits the cultivation of cannabis for commercial and medical use to the limits imposed by California State law, […]
San Andreas, CA…Calaveras County Public Health Division is monitoring influenza activity throughout our community. Though activity in Calaveras County has not yet increased, activity in California is widespread and at levels usually seen at the peak of the influenza season. Health officials encourage Californians to get vaccinated. “With the increase in influenza impacting many communities […]
Bentonville, Ark….Today, Walmart announced plans to increase the starting wage rate for all hourly associates in the U.S. to $11, expand maternity and parental leave benefits and provide a one-time cash bonus for eligible associates of up to $1,000. The company is also creating a new benefit to assist associates with adoption expenses. The combined […]
Jamestown, CA…Early this morning, our deputies responded to Chip’s Chevron in Jamestown for a report of a white Toyota truck abandoned in the carwash. When deputies arrived, they found evidence of a plan that went awry. An attempt to rip the carwash cash machine out of the ground by using a large chain attached to […]
White Pines, CA…Fae Janet Gibson 1937-2017. “When people die, they cannot be replaced. They leave holes that cannot be filled, for it is the fate — the genetic and neural fate — of every human being to be a unique individual, to find his own path, to live his own life, to die his own […]
Arnold, CA…The Sheriff’s Office has identified Jimmy Blake Terry as the suspect wanted for burglary and evading peace officers in a lengthy pursuit around the Arnold area on 1-7-18. The stolen truck Terry was driving during the pursuit was found abandoned and was recovered shortly after the pursuit ended. Jimmy Blake Terry is wanted for […]
Arnold, CA…Throughout her career, Nurse Practitioner Ann Radford says she has always recognized that lifestyle choices and personal challenges greatly influence the health of her patients. “I’ve always tried to mentor patients beyond their symptoms,” she explains. That attitude led her to recently earn certification as a Life Coach, something she believes complements her training […]
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Sonora, CA….The Sonora Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance regarding thefts of street signs in the area of Hope Ln. in the City of Sonora. The total value of the stolen signs has made it grand theft, a felony in the State of California. Any tips or investigative leads would be greatly appreciated. […]
Pioneer, CA…A 33 year old Turlock man was driving a 2016 Freightliner and trailer westbound on Hwy 88, west of Hams Station. He lost control in a curve while driving at approximatelly 50mph. According to a witness, he drove into the eastbound lane before losing control onto the north shoulder. When the truck went off […]
Drytown, CA…CHP is reporting o vehicle off the roadway and stuck down a hill near Hwys 49 & 16. Please use caution in the area…. Incident: 00371 Type: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj Location: Sr49 / Sr16 Loc Desc: AT INTERSECTION Lat/Lon: 38.454840 -120.867746 Close Detail Information 6:24 PM 5 [7] [Rotation Request Comment] ***** 1039 RORYS […]
Angels Camp, CA…CHP is reporting a possible injury collision near Hwy 4 & Poole Station Road. Please use caution in the area…. Incident: 00370 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr4 / Pool Station Rd Loc Desc: WB 4 AT POOL STATION Lat/Lon: 38.044559 -120.647002 Close Detail Information 6:17 PM 2 [2] VEH WENT W/WAY PRIOR […]
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Copperopolis, CA…CHP is reporting a solo vehicle, possible injury collision on or near the bridge on Obyrnes Ferry. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00124 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Obyrnes Ferry Rd / Old O Byrnes Ferry Rd Loc Desc: ON THE BRIDGE Lat/Lon: 37.895150 -120.565097 Close Detail Information 9:01 AM 2 [6] […]
Valley Springs, CA…CHP is reporting a vehicle into a ditch near Sr26 / Mangili Rd. Please use caution in the area…. Incident: 00135 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Sr26 / Mangili Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.185451 -120.825623 Close Detail Information 7:53 AM 4 [9] 1039 SB 7:50 AM 3 [6] [Notification] [CHP]-Problem changed from 1183-Trfc […]
Mountain Ranch, CA…Ralph Armand Hopkins Sr. 74 of Mountain Ranch, CA, passed away January 3, 2018 at his home. Ralph was born in Cabot, VT on May 18, 1943, a son of the late Leota and Curtis G. Hopkins. He is survived by one Brother, Douglas Neveau, his son Paul Alan Hopkins, Sr. of Killeen […]
Pioneer, CA…It looks like Hwy 88 is vying to take first place this afternoon as the local trouble spot. Now there is another incident with a vehicle off the roadway near Hwy 88 & Defender Grade. Please use caution in the area. Incident: 00314 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Sr88 / Defender Grade Rd Loc […]
Pioneer, CA…CHP is reporting a semi on its side near Sr88 / Hams Station. Non-injury but clean up could effect traffic for quite some time…. Incident: 00301 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Sr88 / Hams Station Loc Desc: JWO HAMS STATION Lat/Lon: 38.538611 -120.391944 Close Detail Information 5:44 PM 8 [14] [Notification] [CHP]-ATR REQ ADDTL […]
Angels Camp, CA…CHP is reporting a collision blocking lanes near Hwy 49 and Gun Club Road. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00283 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Sr49 / Gun Club Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.051115 -120.531451 Close Detail Information 4:27 PM 4 [9] [Notification] [CHP]-Problem changed from 1183-Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj to 1182-Trfc […]
Valley Springs, CA…CHP is reporting a tree down blocking Paloma Road in the 4000 Block. Please use caution in the area…. Incident: 00279 Type: Traffic Hazard Location: 4649 Paloma Rd Loc Desc: **TREE Lat/Lon: 38.240563 -120.786550 Close Detail Information 4:07 PM 2 [2] 1039 CORDS 4:07 PM 1 [1] TREE BLKING BOTH LNS Unit Information […]
Angels Camp, CA….On January 6, 2018 at approximately 1:40 PM, officers from the Angels Camp Police Department and deputies from the Calaveras Sheriff’s Department were dispatched to the Frog Jump Plaza parking lot for a report of a male and female yelling at each other in the presence of a young child. We Would Like […]
San Francisco, CA…PG&E will be starting a new Time-of-Use rate plan in April. Customers will start receiving letters next week. This will start as a pilot program with 150,000 customers throughout our service area. In Calaveras County, 3,500 customers will be included in the pilot, mostly in Arnold. In Tuolumne County, 4,000 customers will be […]
Jackson, CA….CHP is reporting a possible injury collision near New York Ranch Rd / China Graveyard Rd. Please use caution in the area…. Incident: 00140 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: New York Ranch Rd / China Graveyard Rd Loc Desc: 1/2 JNO Lat/Lon: 38.366758 -120.763398 Close Detail Information 12:01 PM 5 [13] 1039 CORDS 11:59 […]
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Arnold, CA…The National Weather Service Forecast for the West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada is as follows: Today Rain at lower elevations…and rain and snow at higher elevations. Highs 36 to 51 higher elevations…48 to 54 lower elevations. No snow accumulation lower elevations…2 to 4 inches higher elevations. Snow level 7000 feet increasing to above 8000 […]
Tuolumne, CA…On Sunday evening, 53-year-old Craig Williams of Tuolumne threatened the life of one of his neighbors. He did not stop there…Not only did he make the mentioned threat, but he also tried lighting the victim’s car on fire with a propane torch and then threw the lit propane torch at the victim. Williams was […]
Jamestown, CA…Rodney served as a US Army Ranger in Panama and during the Bosnian conflict. He is a disabled vet living in Jamestown and just returned after Christmas to find his home had been struck by Burglars. Our deputies responded and started an investigation but, until the crooks are caught, one deputy wanted to do […]
Sonora, CA…SPD is attempting to identify the man shown below. The suspect stole a purse and a cell phone from an employees vehicle at Walmart. The suspect then made purchases at local businesses with the debit/credit cards that were taken. Suspects physical description is between 6′-6’3″, tattoos on both forearms and possibly on his neck. […]
Sacramento, Ca…A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for our area…Yeah! Snow expected. Plan on slippery road conditions. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 7 inches at Sierra pass levels, with localized amounts up to 1 to 2 feet over higher peaks are expected. Details are below… Winter Weather Advisory URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE […]
