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Calaveras County Deputies Arrest Suspect for Domestic Abuse and Arson to Victims Vehicle in Valley Springs
Suspect Arrested for Domestic Abuse and Arson to Victims Vehicle in Valley Springs. July 11, 2024 – Calaveras County Sheriff's Office officials report that on June 25, 2024, at about 3:10 A.M., deputies were. dispatched to the 6000 block of Garner Place, Valley Springs, for a report of a...
Incident report: cooling center, alcohol sales inspections, Caltrans planned road work
Along with the latest information regarding public cooling center resources, local officials reported on recent inspection activities and slated highway work for the week. With the excessive heat wave still going strong, on Monday afternoon, July 8, county public health officials provided details about ongoing resources for those in need of a break from the high temperatures during the heat of the day.
Deceased Identified In Fatal Motorcycle Crash In Copperopolis
Copperopolis, CA – A Jamestown man has been identified as the deceased in last Tuesday’s (7-2) deadly crash on O’Byrnes Ferry Road in the Copperopolis area of Calaveras County. The deceased is 55-year-old Ray Benicki. As reported earlier here, the collision happened just after 9:30 a.m., between...
Stolen Skid Steer Recovered In West Point
Calaveras, CA– On July 1, at approximately 4 p.m., the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant in the 1800 block of Jurs Road, leading to the recovery of a stolen skid steer tractor valued at over $40,000. The tractor, reported stolen by a rental company in...
Calaveras County Search and Rescue Team Assist Hikers in Distress Near Natural Bridges in Vallecito
Search and Rescue Team Dispatched to Assist Hikers, Natural Bridges, Vallecito. July 9, 2024 – Calaveras County Sheriff's Office officials report that on July 2, 2024, at about 6:55 P.M., the Calaveras County 911 dispatch. center received a 911 call from a group of hikers requesting assistance near Natural...
PG&E outage map: Over 7,000 without power in Nevada, Calaveras counties
(FOX40.COM) — Power outages in Nevada County have affected over 4,000 PG&E customers, while a power outage in Calaveras County has affected over 3,000 according to the utility’s outage map. The outage in Nevada County. which was reported around 5:30 p.m., is affecting customers both in the Alta Sierra area, about 10 miles south of […]
Update: Fire in San Andreas Stopped
Update at 7:50 a.m.: Fire crews have stopped the forward spread of the Rocky Fire burning this morning in the San Andreas area of Calaveras County. The flames broke out around 4:50 a.m. in the 5100 block of Rocky Road near the intersection of Old Gulch and Big Foot roads. CAL Fire reports that the fire is 4 ½ acres. There is also a power outage in the area, impacting 1,050 PG&E customers. A small crew will work towards full containment and then mop up for several hours. What ignited the blaze is under investigation.
Road Closures Announced For Campo Seco Rehabilitation Projects
Calaveras, CA– Starting Tuesday, July 9, several roads in the Campo Seco area will undergo rehabilitation, leading to partial and full road closures from 6:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Thursday, until July 25. The affected roads are as follows:. Campo Seco Road (Watertown Road to Chile Camp...
Discover Calaveras: An Art Gallery Guide
Looking to explore art in Calaveras? Calaveras is a haven for creators and lovers of the arts of all different mediums. Surrounded by never-ending natural inspiration and art events throughout the year, art lovers from everywhere come to experience and explore our art galleries, live theatre performances, and ceramic, painting, and poetry/writing workshops.
Weeding To Reduce Fire Risk In Two Counties
Tuolumne County, CA – Caltrans crews continue to work on weeding along Highway 49 in Tuolumne and Calaveras counties, including in Jamestown next week, creating long motorist delays. As we reported here in June, Caltrans is clearing dead and dying vegetation along the highway to reduce wildfire risk and...
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