Traffic Update….Overturned Vehicle On Hwy 108

Traffic Update….Overturned Vehicle On Hwy 108

Long Barn, CA…CHP is reporting an overturned trailer and possibly a vehicle as well on Hwy 108 near Long Barn Road. A lane is blocked and it is on a blind corners so please use caution in the area…. Incident: 00419 Type: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj Location: Sr108 / Long Barn Rd Loc Desc: WB JEO […]

CCWD Has Installed Temporary Bridge Over Damaged Portion Of Blagen Road

CCWD Has Installed Temporary Bridge Over Damaged Portion Of Blagen Road

Arnold, CA…The Calaveras County Water District worked with T&S Construction Friday to install a temporary bridge over the section of Blagen Road that was damaged by Big Trees Creek Flooding on Wednesday January 11. This emergency project has allowed the District to regain safe vehicular access to its main maintenance facility for the Ebbetts Pass […]

SNAC Is Your Winter Headquarters For Downhill Rentals, Gear & More

SNAC Is Your Winter Headquarters For Downhill Rentals, Gear & More

Arnold, Murphys & Sonora, CA…Ever since we opened our first store in Downtown Sonora, our goal has been the same. To provide our customers with high quality, innovative outdoor products, priced so you can spend more time using your gear than paying for it. At SNAC, you’ll find affordable clothing and gear to outfit yourself […]

Ladies & Gents, Boys & Girls, Deep Powder, Wide Groomers, Fireworks, Live Music & “Pure Mountain Fun” Awaits In Bear Valley

Ladies & Gents, Boys & Girls, Deep Powder, Wide Groomers, Fireworks, Live Music & “Pure Mountain Fun” Awaits In Bear Valley

Bear Valley, CA…9am opening today. We plan to operate Kuma and Cub at 9am. Staff will continue to work on polar as the morning progresses and we will do our best to get that open – but it will be delayed. This has been an unbelievable snowstorm and more terrain will be made available as […]

CCWD Crews Successfully Stabilize Arnold Water Transmission Line

CCWD Crews Successfully Stabilize Arnold Water Transmission Line

Arnold, CA…Update at 11 a.m. Thursday Jan. 12: CCWD Crews worked with T&S Construction throughout the night Wednesday to stabilize the exposed water transmission pipeline that provides Arnold’s main water supply. A metal I-beam was placed across the washed-out section of Blagen Road directly over the exposed pipeline, and heavy duty straps were wrapped from […]

Traffic Update….Snowplow vs Vehicle In Bear Valley

Traffic Update….Snowplow vs Vehicle In Bear Valley

Bear Valley, CA…CHP is reporting a snowplow vs vehicle incident near Creekside Drive and Bear Valley Road. Digging out and getting ready for a big weekend… Incident: 00084 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Creekside Dr / Bear Valley Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.476641 -120.043486 Close Detail Information 8:41 AM 1 [1] SNOWPLOW VS VEH Unit […]

Copperopolis Town Square Hosting 31st Annual ‘First Taste of the Year’ Wine Festival

Copperopolis Town Square Hosting 31st Annual ‘First Taste of the Year’ Wine Festival

Copperopolis, CA…Copperopolis Town Square will host the 31st Annual “First Taste of the Year” wine festival on Saturday, Jan. 14 from noon to 5 p.m. More than 35 wineries from across the Sierra Foothills will participate, representing the best of Calaveras, Amador and Tuolumne counties. Live jazz from the Gypsy Trio and Bob Eisenman Band […]

Bear Valley Set To Reopen Tomorrow For Monster MLK Weekend

Bear Valley Set To Reopen Tomorrow For Monster MLK Weekend

Bear Valley, CA…From Bear Valley Mountain…”Most of the current staff (some nearly 30 years) cannot recall experiencing anything close to this unprecedented weather event, beginning last Sunday with rain, that has now delivered over 60 inches of snow in the past few days, high winds, extremely dangerous avalanche conditions; and it continues to snow at […]

Angels Food & Sierra Hills Markets Weekly Specials Through Jan 17th

Angels Food & Sierra Hills Markets Weekly Specials Through Jan 17th

Angels Camp & Murphys, CA…Sierra Hills, Angels Food & Sierra Hills Natural Food Markets have been part of the Calaveras community since 1935. High Quality, Great Customer Service and Great Hometown Prices. “We are dedicated to providing the best to our customers. ” – Mike Croshaw Wishing you Good Times & Good Cheer. Sierra Hills […]

Traffic Update….Several Incidents At This Time…Including Bus Stuck In Snow Near Red Apple

Traffic Update….Several Incidents At This Time…Including Bus Stuck In Snow Near Red Apple

Murphys, CA…CHP is reporting several incidents this morning including a bus facing the wrong way on Hwy 4 and its chains not working. Please use caution out there this morning on the snowy roads. Incident: 00041 Type: Traffic Hazard Location: Sr4 / Darby Russell Rd Loc Desc: WB Lat/Lon: 38.178372 -120.382989 Close Detail Information 7:27 […]

Russ Thomas Appointed To CCWD Board

Russ Thomas Appointed To CCWD Board

San Andreas, CA…On Wednesday January 11, the CCWD Board of Directors voted 3-0-1 to appoint Russ Thomas as the Division 4 Director. Division four covers the areas along Highway 4 from Copperopolis to Douglas Flat. Thomas will serve the two years remaining in former CCWD Director Dennis Mills’ term. Mills was elected as Calaveras County […]

CCWD Working To Stabilize Main Arnold Water Transmission Line

CCWD Working To Stabilize Main Arnold Water Transmission Line

Arnold, CA…CCWD will be working with T&S Construction crews throughout the night to stabilize the threatened main water transmission line. The series of storms that has drenched Calaveras County over the past week caused flood waters in Big Trees Creek to overwhelm the culvert under Blagen Road in White Pines. About half the roadway has […]

Traffic Update….Vehicles Off Roadway Near Dew Drop On Hwy 88

Traffic Update….Vehicles Off Roadway Near Dew Drop On Hwy 88

Pine Grove, CA…CHP is reporting a couple vehicles off the roadway and in need of recovery on Hwy 88 near Cook’s station. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00110 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Sr88 / Dew Drop Byp Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.514220 -120.483054 Close Detail Information 9:19 AM 2 [3] A94-005 LOCATED DRVR […]

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Traffic Update….Mudslide On Hwy 26 Near Campo Seco

Traffic Update….Mudslide On Hwy 26 Near Campo Seco

Mokelumne Hill, CA…CHP is reporting a mud, dirt & debris on Hwy 26 near Campo Seco. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00077 Type: Traffic Hazard Location: Sr26 / Campo Seco Tpke Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.282149 -120.727714 Close Detail Information 6:23 AM 1 [1] EITHER MUD SLIDE OR DIRT AND OTHER DEBRIS

Traffic Update….Overturned Vehicle, Hwy 108, Near Rock Shop

Traffic Update….Overturned Vehicle, Hwy 108, Near Rock Shop

Jamestown, CA…CHP is reporting a non-injury overturned vehicle collision eastbound on Hwy 108 near the Rock Shop. Lanes are blocked and the vehicle is back on its wheels. Please use caution in the area…. Incident: 00129 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Sr108 / Rock Shop Loc Desc: EB AT ROCK SHOP Lat/Lon: 37.846264 -120.559460 Close […]

Mother Nature Bringing Powder To Higher Elevations For MLK Weekend!

Mother Nature Bringing Powder To Higher Elevations For MLK Weekend!

Arnold, CA…The weather along the West Slope of Northern Sierra Nevada will start getting back to normal soon. Tonight Heavy rain and heavy snow. Windy. Lows 20 to 35 higher elevations…34 to 40 lower elevations. Snow accumulation up to a foot lower elevations…2 to 4 feet higher elevations. Snow level 4500 to 5500 feet. Prevailing […]

Traffic Update…Tree Down Blocking Hwy 4 & Multi Vehicle Collision Near Hunt Road

Traffic Update…Tree Down Blocking Hwy 4 & Multi Vehicle Collision Near Hunt Road

Copperopolis, CA….CHP is reporting a tree down on Hwy 4 and a non-injury Ford F150 vs tree collision. It is being reported that this has become a multiple vehicle collision. Please use caution in the area…. Incident: 00325 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Sr4 / Hunt Rd Loc Desc: JWO Lat/Lon: 38.035105 -120.649811 Close Detail […]

The 7 O’clock Hour Roadway & Conditions Update…Mud, Dirt & Rocks On Hwy 4 & Utica Powerhouse Leads

The 7 O’clock Hour Roadway & Conditions Update…Mud, Dirt & Rocks On Hwy 4 & Utica Powerhouse Leads

Murphys, CA…Another busy hour on our local roadways. Topping this hour is another mud, dirt and rocks incident on the Utica Grade on Hwy 4. Murphys Creek levels will remain high during this storm. Incident: 00303 Type: Mud/Dirt/Rock Location: Sr4 / Utica Powerhouse Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.156933 -120.437174 Close Detail Information NO DETAILS Unit […]

The High Flow Conditions In Murphys Creek Will Continue

The High Flow Conditions In Murphys Creek Will Continue

Murphys, CA…There is a high flow condition in Murphys Creek below the Murphys Afterbay. There is approximately 125 CFS immediately below the afterbay and the flow increases downstream as small tributaries converge with the creek. Flows will likely continue to increase as the rain continues. There is no dam failure and no immediate emergency, but […]