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George needs a home

noreply@blogger.com (punky) — Sat, 7 Nov 2026 13:08:08 -0800

You can meet him at the Calaveras Animal Shelter
in San Andreas. What a handsome boy!

We did it!

noreply@blogger.com (punky) — Sat, 7 Nov 2026 10:12:57 -0800

It's true! Democrats won all over the country. A total

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Collision at Saddle Creek

noreply@blogger.com (punky) — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:00:38 -0700

October 14, 2026 at 12:55 PM: A collision has been reported on Little John Road at Saddle Creek Drive in Copperopolis.

Minor injuries were indicated.

PG&E power shut off?

noreply@blogger.com (punky) — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 11:45:19 -0700

PG&E has sent red alert notices to everyone in Ebbetts Pass saying that due to wind and low humidity they will likely turn off power for possbly 2 days, starting later today, October 14, 2026.

Get your batteries and generator checked out and be prepared.

Never leave a campfire til its OUT!

noreply@blogger.com (punky) — Thu, 1 Oct 2026 11:28:37 -0700

Three weeks of Dome Fire in Yosemite

noreply@blogger.com (punky) — Thu, 1 Oct 2026 08:00:12 -0700

October 1, 2026: CalFire has announced it discovered the cause of the three week old Dome Fire in Yosemite Park.

An abandoned campsite was investigated and found to be the cause of the fire. No names have been been released.

Got your new PG&E box yet??

noreply@blogger.com (punky) — Sun, 27 Sep 2026 10:35:54 -0700

After the discovery of what these large ugly PG&E boxes really mean, we thought you have the right to know.

Well, as you

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Car vs tree in Mountain Ranch

noreply@blogger.com (punky) — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 14:38:05 -0700

September 25, 2026 at 2:30 PM: A car reportedly left Whiskey Slide Road in Mountain Ranch and struck a tree.

Emergency personnel are responding to the scene.

Big rig runs partly off bridge

noreply@blogger.com (punky) — Sat, 19 Sep 2026 15:26:50 -0700

Deptember 19, 2026 at 3PM: Emergency vehicles have Obyrnes Ferry Road closed while they try to rescue a big rig that reportedly ran off the edge of the bridge in Copperopolis.

It isn't clear if their are injuries. Be extra cautious if headed in that direction.

Car stolen from Worldmark

noreply@blogger.com (punky) — Wed, 16 Sep 2026 11:46:12 -0700

A Tesla that has been reported being involved in a traffic collision on Hwy 4 near Stallion Way may be the one just stolen from the Worldmark in Angels Camp.

The roadway is blocked, so be extra cautious if headed that way.

Fire on Hwy 49

noreply@blogger.com (punky) — Sat, 12 Sep 2026 13:49:58 -0700

September 12, 2026 at 1:45 PM: A small fire has reportedly started at Hwy 49 and Parrotts Ferry Road.

The fire department is responding. This is just outside Columbia.

Don't miss seeing Big Trees in the autumn

noreply@blogger.com (punky) — Wed, 9 Sep 2026 07:58:07 -0700

The Stanislaus River flows through the valley of Big Trees

Campaigning can KILL you?

noreply@blogger.com (punky) — Wed, 2 Sep 2026 08:04:08 -0700

As anyone who has run for office before can tell you, campaigning is hard on anyone. BruceArticle Continued Read More »

Dolly Parton dies

noreply@blogger.com (punky) — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 11:18:40 -0700

Country singer Dolly Parton has died. She was 80 years old and has had serious health concerns recently.Article Continued Read More »

Fire in Mountain Ranch

noreply@blogger.com (punky) — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:01:37 -0700

UPDATE: FIre is now under control.

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Major collision in Jenny Lind

noreply@blogger.com (punky) — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:40:50 -0700

August 19, 2026 at 3:35 PM: A traffic collision has been reported on Jenny Lind Road and Kirby St. in Rancho Calaveras.

Major injuries have been indicated and an ambulance is responding.

Fire near White Pines

noreply@blogger.com (punky) — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:20:11 -0700

August 12, 2026 at 4:15 PM: A breakout fire by USFS was reported at around 11;30 AM this morning.

The smoke is surrounding Arnold. We have no other details at this time.

Good news! Gann Fire now 40% contained

noreply@blogger.com (punky) — Fri, 7 Aug 2026 06:58:48 -0700

As of August 7, 2026 Calfire reports that the Gann Fire is now 40% contained at 10,374 acres.

They credit large backfires for clearing out brush to slow the fires movement. It came right to the edge but did not cross the narrow end of Hogan.

Arrest for Gann Fire

noreply@blogger.com (punky) — Thu, 6 Aug 2026 10:16:18 -0700

August 6, 2026: Calfire has reportedly arrested Herbert Wayne Smith (65) of Valley Springs forArticle Continued Read More »

Collision at Camanche

noreply@blogger.com (punky) — Wed, 5 Aug 2026 11:52:09 -0700

August 5, 2026 at 11:50 AM: A traffic collision has been reported at Hwy 12 and Petross Street near Lake Camanche.

An ambulance is responding to the scene.

Gann Fire burns homes, doubles in size

noreply@blogger.com (punky) — Wed, 5 Aug 2026 07:14:03 -0700

UPDATE: Total acreage as of August 5, 2026 at 11 AM isArticle Continued Read More »

Gann Fire now 3000 acres

noreply@blogger.com (punky) — Tue, 4 Aug 2026 11:45:06 -0700

UPDATE: As of 12:30 PM in 100 degree heat the fire has grown to

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Fire near Hogan Reservoir

noreply@blogger.com (punky) — Tue, 4 Aug 2026 07:39:53 -0700

As of August 4, 2026 at 7 PM CalFire has the Gann Fire, which was reported around 5:30 PMArticle Continued Read More »

Solo collision off Appaloosa

noreply@blogger.com (punky) — Sun, 2 Aug 2026 12:33:36 -0700

August 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM: A solo vehicle has reportedly run off Appaloosa Road near Pinto Road and gone down the embankment outside Angels Camp.

CHP just posted no injuries indicated in this crash,

Motorcycle Collision in Arnold

noreply@blogger.com (punky) — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 13:59:13 -0700

July 30, 2026 at 1 PM: A motorcycle collision has been reported on Lilac Drive and Alder Street in Arnold.

An ambulance is responding to the scene.