Traffic Update….Subject Jumping in Front of Vehicles & Throwing Rocks on Hwy 88

Traffic Update….Subject Jumping in Front of Vehicles & Throwing Rocks on Hwy 88

Pine Grove, CA…CHP is reporting a subject jumping in front of vehicles and jumping in front of vehicles on Hwy 88 near Climax Road. Please use caution in the area…. Incident: 00277 Type: Traffic Hazard Location: Sr88 / Climax Rd Loc Desc: SR88 AT CLIMAX IN BLIND CURVE Lat/Lon: 38.406871 -120.670047 Close Detail Information 3:56 […]

Reconstruction Begins for Pinecrest Day Use Area Parking and Roads

Reconstruction Begins for Pinecrest Day Use Area Parking and Roads

Pinecrest, CA…A Forest Service contractor began reconstructing the Pinecrest Day Use Area parking area and roadways today. Contractor KW Emerson of San Andreas, California, will reconstruct Lot 2, the parking area adjacent to the Pinecrest Lake Resort snack shack in this first phase of the project. “This is a multi-season project,” said Tim Hughes, Stanislaus […]

Traffic Update….Injury Collision in West Point

Traffic Update….Injury Collision in West Point

West Point, CA…CHP is reporting an injury collision on Main Street in the West Point area…Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00225 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: 311 Main St Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.400754 -120.529207 Close Detail Information 2:32 PM 3 [7] SEE IF SOMEONE AT FIRE STATION CAN GRAB DRVR’S DL AND PHONE […]

Why Mark Twain Medical Center Plays Such A Vital Role in Calaveras County ~ Op-Ed by Bob Middleton

Why Mark Twain Medical Center Plays Such A Vital Role in Calaveras County ~ Op-Ed by Bob Middleton

Angels Camp, CA…Having just observed another Labor Day, I’ve been reflecting on the history of businesses like our family’s, Middleton’s Furniture and Appliances, and what I’ve learned about the importance of taking care of our customers and our employees. More than that, I’ve been thinking about how critical it is to the economic well-being of […]

Traffic Update…Dump Truck vs Jeep on Hwy 88

Traffic Update…Dump Truck vs Jeep on Hwy 88

Pioneer, CA…CHP is reporting a dump truck vs Jeep on Hwy 88 with possible injuries. Please use caution in the area…. Incident: 00183 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: 27137 Sr88 Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.466972 -120.527269 Close Detail Information 12:05 PM 1 [1] DUMP TK HIT A JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE WHI Unit Information 12:09 PM 2 […]

President Trump at the 9/11 Memorial Observance

President Trump at the 9/11 Memorial Observance

Arlington, VA…Thank you, General. Thank you very much, ladies and gentlemen. I want to thank you, Secretary Mattis, General Dunford, members of the Cabinet, members of the Armed Forces, first responders, and most importantly, to the families and to the survivors: It’s an honor to join you on this very, very solemn occasion. This is […]

Irma’s Wrath Takes Aim at Florida Gulf Coast of as Hurricane Winds Officially Reach the Keys

Irma’s Wrath Takes Aim at Florida Gulf Coast of as Hurricane Winds Officially Reach the Keys

Key West, FL…Extremely dangerous Hurricane Irma is centered at 8 p.m. EDT about 110 miles (175 km) southeast of Key West. Radar loops indicate that Irma has temporarily slowed down, but the hurricane has been moving toward the west-northwest near 7 mph (11 km/h) since earlier today. A northwest motion is expected to begin tonight […]

Yosemite National Park Fire Update September 9th 2017

Yosemite National Park Fire Update September 9th 2017

Yosemite, CA…There are multiple fires burning in Yosemite National Park’s wilderness. Very little change in temperatures and humidities through the weekend. Slight chance for afternoon/early evening showers and thunderstorms for the next several days. A slight warming trend will begin Sunday. Finding insurance is a huge problem for homeowners in the Sierra Nevada foothills. Delos […]

The Breezin & Breathless Tour with George Benson & Kenny G Tonight to Close Out a GREAT Concert Season

The Breezin & Breathless Tour with George Benson & Kenny G Tonight to Close Out a GREAT Concert Season

Murphys, CA…BREEZIN & BREATHLESS TOUR Celebrating the 40th anniversary of George Benson’s BREEZIN’ and the 25th anniversary of Kenny G’s BREATHLESS, each artist’s set will feature classic album cuts and greatest hits, as well as songs they will both perform together during the evening. Collectively they have sold over 125 million albums, won 11 Grammys, […]

C.A.S.T for Kids is September 9th

C.A.S.T for Kids is September 9th

Tuttletown, CA…New Melones is holding it’s annual Cast Event on September 9th. This event is a great opportunity for kids up to high school level that are disadvantaged or otherwise unable to go fishing. New Melones with have free fishing poles and tackle for the kids. Boat rides, games and lunch will also be provided. […]

The Bureau of Reclamation Not Transparent in Its Participation in the Bay Delta Conservation Plan

The Bureau of Reclamation Not Transparent in Its Participation in the Bay Delta Conservation Plan

Washington, DC…We evaluated the Bureau of Reclamation’s (USBR’s) financial assistance agreements for the State of California’s Bay Delta Conservation Plan (BDCP) to determine whether USBR fully disclosed to the U.S. Congress and other stakeholders the cost of its participation in BDCP efforts, whether USBR had legal authority to convert funds from reimbursable to nonreimbursable purposes, […]

University of California Sues Trump Administration on Repeal of DACA Program

University of California Sues Trump Administration on Repeal of DACA Program

Oakland, CA…The University of California today (Sept. 8) filed suit in federal court against the Trump administration for wrongly and unconstitutionally violating the rights of the University and its students by rescinding the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program on “nothing more than unreasoned executive whim.” The lawsuit filed in the Northern District of California against […]

Severe Thunderstorm Warnings in Effect

Severe Thunderstorm Warnings in Effect

Bear Valley, CA…The National Weather Service in Sacramento has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Alpine, Southeastern El Dorado, Northeastern Calaveras & Northeastern Amador Counties. Severe threat of Thunderstorms and quarter sized hail. Severe Thunderstorm Warning Severe Thunderstorm Warning CAC003-005-009-017-090015- /O.NEW.KSTO.SV.W.0015.170908T2323Z-170909T0015Z/ BULLETIN – IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Severe Thunderstorm Warning National Weather Service Sacramento CA 423 […]

Traffic Update….Collision Near Hwy 108 & Rawhide

Traffic Update….Collision Near Hwy 108 & Rawhide

Jamestown, CA…CHP is reporting a possible injury collision near Hwy 108 & Rawhide Road. Please use caution in the area. Incident: 00403 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr108 / Rawhide Rd Loc Desc: IFO RAWHIDE SALOON Lat/Lon: 37.956017 -120.422617 Close Detail Information 4:05 PM 5 [6] 1039 61-1 ON MR387 4:05 PM 4 [5] WHI […]

Traffic Update….Motorcycle Down on Hwy 108 & Soulsbyville Road

Traffic Update….Motorcycle Down on Hwy 108 & Soulsbyville Road

Soulsbyville, CA….CHP is reporting a motorcycle down in the center divider near Hwy 108 & Soulsbyville Road. Luckily it appears to be only minor injury. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00394 Type: Trfc Collision-Minor Inj Location: Sr108 / Soulsbyville Rd Loc Desc: EB Lat/Lon: 37.996501 -120.267201 Close Detail Information 3:56 PM 3 [10] […]

Luckily Only Minor Injuries for Minden Woman in Hwy 88 Collision

Luckily Only Minor Injuries for Minden Woman in Hwy 88 Collision

Kirkwood, CA…A 70 year old Nevada womanwas traveling eastbound on State Route 88, east of Kit Carson Drive. She was traveling on a straight portion of roadway when she allowed her vehicle to gradually drift left, over double solid yellow lines, and into the opposing westbound lane. The vehicle continued drifting across the westbound lane […]

Traffic Update….Collision at Red Hill Transfer Station

Traffic Update….Collision at Red Hill Transfer Station

VAllecito, CA…CHP is reporting a vehicle vs pedestrian or vehicle vs vehicle collision at the Red Hill Transfer station. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00175 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: 5314 Redhill Rd Loc Desc: CALA TRANSFER STN Lat/Lon: 38.037441 -120.509674 Close Detail Information 11:17 AM 1 [1] VEH BACKED INTO ANOTHER VEH […]

Traffic Update….Off Roadway Through a Fence….Now Stuck Behind Locked Gate

Traffic Update….Off Roadway Through a Fence….Now Stuck Behind Locked Gate

San Andreas, CA…It seems a Jeep wend off Mountain Ranch Road, though a fence and then was stuck behind a locked gate. Subject requested CHP to get them out. Hmmm…non-injury but please use caution in the area… Incident: 00173 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: 1979 Mountain Ranch Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.189233 -120.655650 Close Detail […]

Traffic Update…Possible Injury Collision Near Mono Way & Standard

Traffic Update…Possible Injury Collision Near Mono Way & Standard

Sonora, CA…Traffic Update…Possible Injury Collision Near Mono Way & Standard. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00161 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Mono Way / Standard Rd Loc Desc: IFO ARCO Lat/Lon: 37.977917 -120.315248 Close Detail Information 9:27 AM 3 [7] 1039 1141 9:25 AM 2 [5] [Appended, 09:26:51] [2] 1 LANE 1125 9:25 […]

Traffic Update….Injury Collision in Pioneer

Traffic Update….Injury Collision in Pioneer

Pioneer, CA…CHP is reporting an injury collision on Spring Court. Please use caution in the are… Incident: 00066 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: 26836 Spring Ct Loc Desc: JNO CEDAR WAY Lat/Lon: 38.493539 -120.528356 Close Detail Information 6:56 AM 1 [1] 1183 – X LAYING NEXT TO A VEH WITH A BROKEN ARM Unit Information […]

Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Office on Passing of Sacramento Sheriff’s Deputy Robert French

Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Office on Passing of Sacramento Sheriff’s Deputy Robert French

Sacramento, CA…Once again we find ourselves coming together to pay respects and honor a fallen brother. Sadly, today we join many other agencies for the funeral of Sacramento Sheriff’s Deputy Robert French who was tragically killed in the line of duty. We send our deepest heartfelt condolences to Deputy French’s family, friends and the Sacramento […]

Magnitude 8.1 Earthquake Strikes 87 Kilometers Southwest of Pijijiapan, Mexico

Magnitude 8.1 Earthquake Strikes 87 Kilometers Southwest of Pijijiapan, Mexico

Pijijiapan, Mexico…The Quake was felt as far away a Mexico City but no major damage has been reported there. The quake struck offshore in an area that has smaller towns and villages. From the USGS…”Overall, the population in this region resides in structures that are a mix of vulnerable and earthquake resistant construction. The predominant […]