Jackson, CA…CHP is reporting an injury collision near Hwy 88 & Sutter Creek Ranchos. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00372 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr88 / Sutter Creek Ranchos Rd Loc Desc: EB SR88 Lat/Lon: 38.343950 -120.864682 Close Detail Information 5:44 PM 5 [6] JWO MONUMENT / CLEARING RDWY 5:42 PM 4 […]
Murphys, CA…Try out the Saturday Hopper bus service running between Valley Springs and Arnold with stops in Murphys! Saturdays in Murphys – Walking Tours of Historic Downtown Murphys are available at no charge (donations gratefully accepted) on Saturday mornings at 10am leaving from the Old Timers Museum. Please contact Jo Sanders at 209-728-3072 to confirm […]
Pine Grove, CA…(Update…CHP has just confirmed this as a fatality. Our thoughts and prayers to the involved and families) CHP is reporting a head on collision on Hwy 88 near Aqueduct Grove Road. Lanes are blocked and it appears collision may have occurred or ended up in the passing lane. Let’s pray this one doesn’t […]
Paloma, CA…CHP had reported and transfered to CAL-FIRE a reported vegetation fire near Paloma Road and Hwy 26. Let’s hope they get this one quick as fire resources are getting a bit stretched thin with the Detwiller fire. Update as of 4:44pm…they are releasing some assets & fire kept to just a few acres. Great […]
Valley Springs, CA…A possible injury collision is now in the clearing stages near the entrance to Camanche Southshore entrance. Incident: 00262 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: 11700 Wade Ln Loc Desc: CAMANCHE RESERVOIR – SOUTH SHORE Lat/Lon: 38.212497 -120.907563 Close Detail Information 2:45 PM 6 [9] [Rotation Request Comment] 1039 SAM BERRI 209 728 3931—- […]
Mariposa, CA…The Detwiler Fire has now forced the closure of State Route 140 and a larger section of State Route 49 (SR-49) in Mariposa County. Sr-140 is now closed from School House Road, west of Cathey’s Valley to SR-49 in Mariposa. SR-49 is now closed from French Camp Road, north of the town of Mariposa, […]
Mariposa, CA…The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has authorized the use of federal funds to assist the State of California to combat the Detwiler Fire burning in Mariposa County. On July 17, 2017, the State of California submitted a request for a Fire Management Assistance Declaration for the Detwiler Fire […]
Mariposa, CA…In a sad update….parts of the Mariposa area are now under evacuation orders from the Detwiller Fire. As those of us that were under Evac orders from the Butte Fire remember….our thoughts and prayers are with them and we hope they can get this one under control before it chews through a large number […]
Mariposa, CA…THIS IS NOT A DRILL! The city of Mariposa is under evacuation orders as a result of the #DetwillerFire. Please heed all evacuation orders immediately. The evacuation center is established at Mariposa Elementary School. The Mariposa County Sheriff’s Office and CAL FIRE Madera-Mariposa-Merced will be hosting a community meeting tonight at 6 pm in […]
Pinecrest, CA…Traffic Update….Jack Knifed Big Rig in Hwy 108 High Country, Hwy 108 Closed At Kennedy Meadows. Bishop CHP Office has let CHP Sonora know they have a jack knifed big rig in the high country and traffic needs to be held on our side at Kennedy Meadows. Please plan accordingly… Incident: 00032 Type: Traffic […]
Arnold, CA…The July Chamber of Commerce Mixer & BBQ is July 20th. It will be at Realty World at 728 Hwy 4 in Arnold. The festivities and mingling get underway at 5:30pm.
West Point, CA…Richard Ray Robinson age 68, Passed away July 12th 2017 of Mesothelioma at his home in West Point Ca. He was born October 16th 1948 in French Camp Ca to Leonidas & Belva Robinson, who are both deceased. Graduated linden high school, took Agriculture for 4 years. He was also class president for […]
Twain Harte, CA…Senator Tom Berryhill, R-Twain Harte, issued the following statement Monday in support for AB-398, a bill to extend the state’s cap-and-trade program for a decade while reducing taxes, fees and regulations by more than $16 billion dollars. “This legislation is the unfortunate result of years of aggressive climate-change policies forced on us by […]
San Andreas, CA…The Delta Gold Line will make its last trip on July 28. The bus service between San Andreas and Stockton has been discontinued. The Delta Gold Line began service in January 2016 to provide Calaveras County residents with public transportation to the Amtrak and Greyhound stations, Delta College, shopping, and medical facilities in […]
Sacramento, CA…More than 150 environmental; climate; public health; clean energy and technology; agriculture; food processing; business; labor; local government; community; and utility leaders; researchers and economists; and newspaper editorial boards from across California are supporting legislation Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr., Senate President pro Tempore Kevin de León and Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon announced last […]
Sacramento, CA…Senator Ted Gaines (R-El Dorado) today issued the following statement regarding his vote against Assembly Bill 398, the extension of California’s cap-and-trade program. “Today marks the start of the next great California recession. A day where the legislature shows utter disregard for the lives of the working people in this state and chooses to […]
Mariposa County, CA…Fire activity continued to grow today as a result of unfavorable weather conditions, ample fuel, and steep terrain. The communities of Hunters Valley, Bear Valley, and Hornitos continue to be threatened as the fire encroaches on culturally and historically sensitive areas. Traffic along HWY 41 & 49 will be impacted as a result […]
Dorrington, Ca…Firefighters are working a structure fire in the Dorrington area off of Sierra Parkway. Multiple agencies are responding and there were initial reports of some spread to trees. Please use caution in the area…
Jamestown, CA…CHP is reporting a vehicle vs pedestrian collision near the Chevron on Hwy 108. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00655 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr108 / Main St Loc Desc: IFO CHIPS CHEVRON Lat/Lon: 37.956609 -120.421543 Close Detail Information 9:50 PM 1 [1] VEH VS PED Unit Information 9:55 PM 2 […]
Mariposa, CA…The Detwiller Fire has exploded today to swell to over 11,000 acres. The latest incident information from 5:45 pm. The fire is burning near Detwiller Rd and Hunters Valley Rd, 2 miles east of Lake McClure. It was started July 16, 2017 3:56 pm. The CAL FIRE Madera-Mariposa-Merced Unit is in charge of fighting […]
Arnold, CA…CCWD Construction Update: July 17-21: Construction crews will be testing recently installed pipeline on Blagen Road and tying the new section of pipeline into the main system, which could cause minor traffic delays in the area. Additional work will take place near the District’s Sawmill Tank on the hill above White Pines Lake, but […]
Mokelumne Hill, CA…There is a fire burning on Jesus Maria Rd near Music Gulley Road. Indian Gulch Road is evacuated. Be prepared to evacuate if necessary. CCSO: If you have been evacuated because of fire at Jesus Maria/Music Gulley, an evacuation center has been set up at Moke Hill Elementary.
Mokelumne Hill, CA…Firefighters are responding to a reported fire on Jesus Maria Road. More to follow if needed…hopefully not.
Bear Valley, CA…Maestro Michael Morgan and the Bear Valley Music Festival invite you to a dazzling concert lineup from July 21 to August 6. Here are some highlights: COUNTRY ARTIST – Hal Ketchum and the amazing Hal Ketchum Country Trio. TRIBUTES – Fleetwood Mac * Motown * Queen PIANIST – Vladislav Kern SYMPHONY – Beethoven’s “Pastorale” Symphony – Mendelssohn’s “Scottish” Symphony– Haydn’s “Clock” Symphony TENOR – Jonathan Blalock & The Bear Valley Orchestra POPS – Symphonic Music from Hollywood with Richard […]
Jamestown, CA…Firefighters made quick stopping the forward progress of a vegetation fire off of Hwy 108 near Lake Tulloch Dam Road. Please use caution in the area…. Incident: 00189 Type: Report of Fire Location: Sr108 / Tulloch Dam Rd Loc Desc: WB Lat/Lon: 37.839200 -120.626055 Close Detail Information 10:32 AM 2 [3] ON NORTH SIDE […]
San Andreas, CA….CHP is reporting a possible injury collision near Hwy 49 and Cosgrave Road. One vehicle is blocking a lane. Please use caution in the area…. Incident: 00465 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr49 / Cosgrave Rd Loc Desc: NB 49 AT Lat/Lon: 38.110035 -120.601843 Close Detail Information 9:36 PM 3 [4] 1039 AMA […]
Volcano, CA…CHP is reporting a Ford Explorer vs a motorcycle near Shake Ridge & Allen Road. Please use caution in the area…. Incident: 00433 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Shake Ridge Rd / Allan Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.483286 -120.610102 Close Detail Information 9:17 PM 7 [13] [Notification] [CHP]-RORYS CLLD TO ADV ATR AREA / […]
Murphys, CA…CHP is reporting an overturned vehicle near Murphys Grade & Main Street. Both lanes are blocked at this time… Incident: 00463 Type: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj Location: Murphys Grade Rd / Main St Loc Desc: JNO 2520 Lat/Lon: 38.137882 -120.468599 Close Detail Information 9:32 PM 4 [8] C49-200 1185 FOR O/T VEH 9:26 PM 3 […]
Murphys, CA…From Christopher Nelson….”I found this dog at 8pm Saturday in Murphy’s off Rocky Hill Rd. He is very well trained and friendly with people and other dogs. His blue collar only has a invisible fence unit, it looks like the leash clip, where tags would be, ripped out. No one I accosted on the […]
Bear Valley, CA…Bear Valley fun continues this summer with a host of lodging and Adventure Park packages for the entire family along with a range of activities including “Glamping” options, an Adventure Park, swimming, hiking, biking, kayaking, a kid’s club, archery, outdoor movies, live music and much more. Whether it’s relaxing among the tall pine […]
