Over 36 years ago, Wilbert Wilson started a small alarm company in Murphys California; today Signal Service is the largest family owned alarm company throughout the Sierra foothills. Owned and managed by Wilbert's three sons, Andy, Mark and Will who have made Signal Service the success it is today. We measure our success by the quality of our relationships and service to our customers, and look forward to the opportunity for continued service in the years to come. Contact Signal Service Inc. for more information on a security system! We would like to Thank Signal Service for Sponsoring our Law Enforcement Coverage!
Announcements
Out of Control Juvenile Triggers Temporary Lockdown at Calaveras High School
Posted by: thepinetree on 11/13/2018 02:06 PM
San Andreas, CA....From the Calaveras Sheriff's Dept..."On 11-13-18 at about 1251 hours CCSO Deputies were dispatched to Calaveras High School in San Andreas for a report of an out of control juvenile being aggressive on campus. It was reported that the juvenile possibly had a knife. The Sheriff's Office was informed that the school was placed on lock down as a precautionary measure. Deputies have been on campus and the juvenile has been contacted. No knives or other weapons were located on the juvenile. The situation is being resolved and there is no ongoing threat to students or staff."
Over 200 Still Missing as Butte County Sheriff's Office Activates Missing Persons Call Center
Posted by: thepinetree on 11/12/2018 10:19 AM
Paradise, CA...The Butte County Sheriff's Office (BCSO) is activating a Missing Persons Call Center available to the public to provide and receive information about current persons missing from the Camp Fire Incident. This Call Center will be staffed and answered daily from 8:00AM to 8:00PM.
Camp Fire Fatalities Climb to 23 as Search for the Missing Continues
Posted by: thepinetree on 11/11/2018 08:33 AM
Paradise, CA...November 10, 2018 UPDATE The Butte County Sheriff's Office (BCSO) reports an additional 14 fatalities have been confirmed due to the Camp Fire. Four victims were located in Concow, two in vehicles and two in houses. Ten victims were located in Paradise, seven inside houses, and three outdoors. This brings the total number of fatalities to date to 23.
Another Six Camp Fire Fatalities Confirmed....Death Toll Climbs to 29
Posted by: thepinetree on 11/11/2018 10:28 PM
Paradise, CA...The Butte County Sheriff's Office (8130) reports an additional 6 additional fatalities have been confirmed due to the Camp Fire. The human remains were located in Paradise, 5 in homes and 1 in a vehicle. This brings the total number of fatalities to date to 29.
First Five Camp Fire Fatalities Confirmed in Vehicles Overrun By The Fire
Posted by: thepinetree on 11/09/2018 12:13 PM
Paradise, CA...As reported at yesterday's press briefing, the Butte County Sheriff's Office (BCSO) has received reports of fatalities due to the Camp Fire. BCSO investigators are still working to confirm the reports. The task is difficult due to the fact that the fire is still active and there are many hazards in areas where fatalities have been reported.
Father Sent to State Prison for Killing Young Son in DUI
Posted by: thepinetree on 11/09/2018 05:47 PM
San Andreas, CA...On November 9, 2018, in Calaveras County Superior Court, the Honorable Judge Susan Harlan, sentenced Tyler Nichols to 15 years to life in state prison for the August 2, 2016, second degree murder of his four year old son Jace. Mr. Nichols, 33, of Pine Grove, was driving with a blood alcohol level more than three times the legal limit with Jace in the backseat of his car. Due to his level of intoxication, Mr. Nichols left the roadway and crashed his car into a tree. Sadly, Jace died later as a result of injuries he suffered from the collision.
13 Dead Including Gunman in Shooting at California Bar
Posted by: thepinetree on 11/08/2018 06:25 AM
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — A hooded gunman wearing all black opened fire at a country dance bar holding a weekly “college night” in Southern California, using a handgun and a smoke device to kill 12 people and sending hundreds fleeing, authorities said Thursday. Terrified revelers used barstools to break second-floor windows and jump to safety to escape the dance bar, where the gunman was later found dead. Those killed in the shooting Wednesday night also included 11 people inside the bar and a sheriff’s sergeant who was the first officer inside the door, Ventura County Sheriff Geoff Dean said.
Thousand Oaks, CA...Procession for Sgt. Ron Helus. A procession will take place at 10:00 am today for Sgt. Ron Helus. He was shot and killed by a suspect who committed a mass shooting at the Borderline Bar & Grill in Thousand Oaks late last night. Sgt. Helus will be transported via motorcade from Los Robles Hospital to westbound Janss Road.
Sonora, CA...On Saturday, November 3, 2018, at approximately 8:10 pm, 31 year old San Leandro resident, Christian Vargas-Zermeno was driving a 2003 Ford Focus westbound on State Route 108, west of Mono Way. 32 year old Soulsbyville resident, Andrew Wilson, was driving a 2015 Toyota Tundra eastbound on State Route 108, east of Old Wards Ferry Road over crossing. 17 year old Sonora resident, Ryan Littleton, was driving a 2007 GMC Sierra westbound on State Route 108, to the rear of Vargas-Zermeno. Due to Vargas-Zermeno's alcohol intoxication, he allowed his vehicle to travel into the eastbound lane of State Route 108 over solid double yellow lines, causing a head on collision with Wilson's Tundra.
Updated....Reginald L. Love, 48 from Lodi Lost His Life in Big Rig Rollover on Hwy 12
Posted by: thepinetree on 11/05/2018 09:40 AM
Valley Springs, CA...(Updated...The sad notifications have been made and it can now be released that it was Reginald L. Love, 48 from Lodi who lost his life in this collision.) On November 2, 2018, at 2052 hours, A Lodi man was driving westbound on SR-12 east of Wards Avenue. For an unknown reason, he allowed his 2010 Freightliner to drive onto the right hand shoulder. He turned the truck to the left and lost control of dump truck. The truck continued sliding straight for several hundred feet and then overturned onto the passenger side. The truck continued on its passenger side, westbound and collided with a 6" asphalt curb. The Freightliner went through the curb and down a dirt embankment, colliding with the ground at the bottom of the embankment. During the collision, the Lodi man was ejected from the vehicle and sustained fatal injuries.
