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A mother in Calaveras County is arrested for vandalism after breaking the glass door of a school bus, climbing inside, and confronting the bus driver during a disruptive incident that left students scrambling to exit through windows; the district is reviewing video and has not released the arrestee’s identity.
Video of a Calaveras Unified school bus incident shows a student exiting through a window and a parent entering the bus, leading to a confrontation, damage to a bus door, and the parent being taken into custody for vandalism as law enforcement investigated; the district says one bus route was disrupted and the driver acted to keep students safe, while parents offered differing views on the handling.
After defending his own home as the Gann Fire approached, Calaveras County resident Chris Cobb now checks on neighbors who can’t yet return, tends to animals, and keeps generators running while delivering tough news about losses. The fire burned about 10,374 acres with 47% containment and more than 1,600 personnel on scene, and Cobb’s property sustained significant losses including a trailer, structures, and a pontoon boat.
A California dog breeder, Susan Solari of Hinterland German Shepherds in Angels Camp, was killed when the Gann Fire ripped through her home after she reportedly refused to evacuate to save her dogs; neighbors described urging her to leave. The fire has burned over 10,000 acres and is about 40% contained, with investigators looking into its origin and any link to Solari’s death.
The Gann Fire near Hogan Dam in Calaveras County has burned about 10,373 acres with 10–19% containment as of Aug. 6, destroying 7 structures and injuring one firefighter in a dozer rollover. Mandatory evacuations remain in multiple zones, road closures are in place, and shelters are opened for people and livestock. An arrest has been made in connection with starting the fire (Herbert Wayne Smith), though he claims it was accidental. More than 2,700 firefighters, including Firehawk helicopters, continue containment and suppression efforts.
A 65-year-old Valley Springs man, Herbert Wayne Smith, says he did not intend to start the Gann Fire in Calaveras County while cutting scraps for money. He was arrested on charges including recklessly causing a fire and related offenses. The blaze has burned more than 9,000 acres, prompted evacuations and a local emergency, and containment efforts are underway as federal funding supports the response; nearby schools closed temporarily due to smoky air amid ongoing investigations.
The Gann Fire near Hogan Dam in Calaveras County has grown to 7,052 acres with about 10% containment, triggering evacuations for multiple zones, closures of Calaveras Unified School District sites, and air-quality concerns as roughly 1,500 personnel—including Firehawk helicopters—fight the blaze; emergency shelters for people and animals opened and a local state of emergency was declared.
The Gann Fire, which began near Hogan Dam and Gann Roads by New Hogan Lake, has burned at least 2,100 acres with no containment as of 5:52 a.m. and prompted evacuations for zones CCU-147, CCU-139, CCU-110 and CCU-109 (with an advisory for CCU-130). More than 250 personnel, including Firehawk helicopters, are fighting the blaze. A dozer rollover injured a firefighter and a fire engine crash occurred on a blocked road. Evacuation centers are at Jenny Lind Memorial District in Valley Springs; a separate shelter at 300 W Daphne St accommodates animals, and livestock can go to the Calaveras County Fairgrounds in Angels Camp. The Calaveras Unified School District is monitoring air quality and will keep schools open with outdoor activities potentially modified.
Evacuation orders were issued for zones CCU-147, CCU-139, CCU-110 and CCU-109, with an advisory for CCU-130, as the Gann Fire near Hogan Dam/Gann Road at New Hogan Lake grew to about 2,100 acres. Evacuation centers are open in Valley Springs (Jenny Lind Memorial District) and Angels Camp for livestock, with additional shelter for domesticated animals. A firefighter was injured in a dozer rollover and a fire engine crash blocked a road. Calaveras Unified School District will keep schools open with precautions while crews monitor conditions.
Thousands of PG&E customers in Calaveras and Tuolumne counties experienced power outages due to weather conditions, including heavy rain and lightning strikes. The outages affected customers in various locations, but power has been restored to the Calaveras County area. PG&E is working to restore power to affected customers as quickly and safely as possible.
Calaveras County in California has issued a public health alert after confirming the first case of West Nile Virus (WNV) this year. The county health officer emphasizes the importance of prevention and awareness, urging residents to eliminate mosquito breeding areas, use insect repellent, maintain screens, and limit outdoor activity during peak mosquito hours. The county also advises pet owners to protect their animals from mosquitoes.