Arnold, CA…Conditions have proven favorable and firefighters with the Stanislaus National Forest’s Calaveras Ranger District did ignitions on the Irish-O’Manuel Burn Units. 550 acres are planned to be treated with low-intensity fire, with planned ignitions on approximately 50-200 acres daily. Daily areas burnt will vary based on environmental conditions and smoke production. Burn units are […]
Angels Camp, CA…After a six-month investigation, the 2025-2026 Calaveras County Civil Grand Jury found that the “Altaville-Melones Fire Protection District has not had an independent audit performed since fiscal year 2020-2021, resulting in a lack of accountability and transparency to the public it serves.” The report, “Taking the Measure of Measure A,” was published on […]
Sonora, CA…Closed since the winter of 2023, Lumsden Road is now open to the South Fork Campground. In addition, Cottonwood Road, closed for the same reason, is scheduled to open Thursday May 21. “The launch/put-in at Merals Pools is open as well as both campgrounds; Lumsden and Southfork,” explained Groveland District Ranger, Thomas Meyer. Approximately […]
Sonora, CA…Fire crews with the Stanislaus National Forest’s Sugar Pine Ranger District will begin prescribed fire operation, Tuesday May 26 in the Experimental Forest off Crabtree Road with an expected conclusion of operations set for May 29th. With a planned 96 acres, the RX burn is part of the Sierra Nevada Adaptive Management Experiment (AMEX). […]
Clarks Fork, CA…On May 15, 2026, at an unknown time, a 26-year-old man from Ames, IA, was riding a 2013 Suzuki motorcycle westbound on State Route 108, east of Clarks Fork Road at an undetermined rate of speed. The rider allowed the motorcycle to travel off the south shoulder of State Route 108 where it […]
San Andreas, CA…Local Fire Protection Ordinance Review, May 4, 2026. In March 2024, Calaveras County voters approved the Local Fire Protection Ordinance, otherwise known as Measure A, which allowed an increase in the local sales tax of one percent. Measure A has strict requirements on how the funds are to be divided among the local […]
West Point, CA…The Power Outage contagion has spread to along Hwy 88 in Amador County and also the West Point & Mountain Ranch areas in Calaveras County. PG&E is reporting much of the Hwy 4 outage area is powered back up.
Mountain Ranch, CA…Traffic Update….Possible Injury Motorcycle Collision on Mountain Ranch Road Incident: 0421 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: 7820 Mountain Ranch Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.207942 -120.568919 Detail Information 9:36 PM 2 [2] CALSO HAS 1141/ FIRE ENRT 9:36 PM 1 [1] MC VS TREE OR FENCE Unit Information 9:38 PM 2 Unit Enroute 9:38 […]
Wallace, CA…Traffic Update….Possible Injury Multiple Vehicle Collision on Hwy 12 Incident: 0415 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: 2889 Sr12 Loc Desc: IFO Lat/Lon: 38.178254 -120.927764 Detail Information 9:28 PM 5 [9] 1039 CALSO — ADVSD 1141 ENRT 9:23 PM 4 [6] VEHS GOING ARND ‘ 9:23 PM 3 [5] 1125 IN RDWY 9:23 PM 2 […]
Arnold, CA…The wind has paid havoc with the local power grid and over 3,500 are powerless in the Arnold area. South of the river there are also widespread power outages in Tuolumne County.
Mountain Ranch, CA…Traffic Update….Minor Injury Collision Near Mountain Ranch Rd / Sun Rd Incident: 0119 Type: Trfc Collision-Minor Inj Location: Mountain Ranch Rd / Sun Rd Loc Desc: WB JEO Lat/Lon: 38.241176 -120.515770 Detail Information 12:33 PM 8 [21] [Notification] [CHP]-Problem changed from 1179-Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt to 1181-Trfc Collision-Minor Inj by CHP [Shared] 11:10 AM […]
Alpine County, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) formally reopened State Route 4 (SR-4)/Ebbetts Pass from Lake Alpine to Raymond Meadows as of 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 6, 2026. Caltrans is advising motorists to use1-800-427-ROAD (7623) and Caltrans Highway Advisory Radio at 530AM & 1610AM for accurate travel information along State Route 4 through […]
Sonora, CA…Traffic Update….Possible Injury Collision Near Sanguinetti Rd / Mono Way Incident: 0255 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sanguinetti Rd / Mono Way Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.975812 -120.355286 Detail Information 12:40 PM 2 [4] 1039 61-2 12:39 PM 1 [1] WHI UTIL TK VS UNK DESC SUV Unit Information 12:41 PM 4 Unit Enroute 12:41 […]
Greeley Hill, CA…Traffic Update….Overturned Vehicle Off Roadway Near Greeley Hill Rd / Priest Coulterville Rd Incident: 0199 Type: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj Location: Greeley Hill Rd / Priest Coulterville Rd Loc Desc: BTWN OLD GREELEY HILL RD Lat/Lon: 37.735157 -120.186803 Detail Information 11:00 AM 7 [9] [Notification] [CHP]-MRI SO ADVSG DEP AND FIRE ARE 97 / […]
San Andreas, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom today proclaimed May 3–9, 2026, as Wildfire Preparedness Week, highlighting the state’s record investments in wildfire prevention while also calling on Californians to get ready, stay informed, and help protect their homes, loved ones, and communities. Since taking office in 2019, Governor Newsom has transformed the state’s wildfire response: fast-tracking […]
Lake Alpine, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is pleased to announce the formal reopening of State Route 4 (SR-4)/Ebbetts Pass for the 2026 season as of 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 6, 2026. Our Woodfords and Camp Connell Maintenance crews made great progress with their snow removal operations this season to reopen State Route […]
Keystone, CA…Traffic Update….Overturned Vehicle full of Lumber Near J59 / Old Don Pedro Rd Incident: 0270 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: J59 / Old Don Pedro Rd Loc Desc: JSO 2 MILES Lat/Lon: 37.826122 -120.473925 Detail Information 2:43 PM 7 [22] 1039 1141 [Shared] 2:42 PM 6 [20] [Rotation Request Comment] 1039 VICS 209-532-4523 HD […]
Soulsbyville, CA…Traffic Update….Verbal Fisticuffs After Collision Near Crystal Falls Dr / Bear River Dr. Incident: 0173 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Crystal Falls Dr / Bear River Dr Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.010662 -120.270948 Detail Information 11:18 AM 1 [7] MALE AND XRAY OO THE VEHS IN A V415 [Shared] Unit Information 11:18 AM 2 Unit […]
San Andreas, CA…Traffic Update…Vehicle Off Roadway Collision Near Sr49 / Carol Kennedy Dr Incident: 0200 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr49 / Carol Kennedy Dr Loc Desc: NB 49 JSO CAROL KENNEDY Lat/Lon: 38.145943 -120.638864 Detail Information 12:42 PM 8 [20] ETA 12:00 PM 7 [19] [Rotation Request Comment] 1039 MACH ONE TOWING 209 642 […]
Arnold, CA…Be Fire Wise! Join us for Information and Education on Home Hardening & Evacuation provided by first responders, community leaders, vendors and businesses. May 2, 2026, 9:00 – 12:00, Independence Hall Enjoy free coffee & tea and BBQ lunch Time (Saturday) 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Location Independence Hall Community Center 1445 Blagen Road, […]
Sonora, CA…Traffic Update….Injury Collision Near Tuolumne Rd / Aarondale Rd. Incident: 0474 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Tuolumne Rd / Aarondale Rd Loc Desc: EB Lat/Lon: 37.956808 -120.304268 Detail Information 6:15 PM 14 [27] 1039 VICS [Shared] 6:09 PM 13 [22] B61-002 1185 MAJ REAR END DMG TO THE SD [Shared] 6:01 PM 12 [21] […]
Chinese Camp, CA…Traffic Update….Collision Near Hwy 120 & Sims Road Incident: 0450 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: SR120 / Sims Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.877697 -120.448546 Detail Information 5:14 PM 12 [20] 1039 AFFORDABLE TOW [Shared] 5:13 PM 11 [19] 1039 HAIDLEN TO 1022, BOT [Shared] 4:51 PM 10 [16] A61-004 1185 [Shared] 4:50 PM […]
San Andreas, CA…One-way traffic control was in effect on SR-49 at O’Connell Lane due to a vehicle fire. All occupants safely exited the vehicle and there are no reported injuries. The cause of the fire is unknown at this time. Reminder: If you ever smell something burning or notice anything unusual while driving, pull over […]
Tuolumne County, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will formally reopen Sonora Pass on State Route 108 on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Our District 10 Long Barn Maintenance crew made great progress clearing Sonora Pass this season exceeding our annual goal of reopening State Route 108 prior to Memorial Day. Sonora Pass, […]
San Andreas, CA…The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit has announced effective at 8:00 a.m. on Friday, May 1st, 2026 all hazard reduction burning will require a permit within State Responsibility Areas of Tuolumne County, Calaveras County, Eastern Stanislaus County and Eastern San Joaquin County. Burn permits must be obtained […]
Valley Springs, CA…5/4/2026 through 6/4/2026Please be advised that CCWD will be closing McCauley Road, Baldwin Street, Garner Place, Westhill Road and in Valley Springs, from May 4, 2026, to June 4, 2026, for construction of water services. Closures will be from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Monday through Thursday.Please use designated detour route and follow […]
Cold Springs, CA…Traffic Update….Vehicle vs Embankment Near Sr108 / Bald Mountain Heliport Rd Incident: 0417 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Sr108 / Bald Mountain Heliport Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.136296 -120.093768 Detail Information 3:55 PM 5 [8] VEH WAS TRAVELING WB AND LANDED ON EB RHS 3:54 PM 4 [7] APPEARS IT WILL NEED 1185 […]
Sonora, CA…The U.S. Forest Service announces the publication of the completed environmental impact statement for the Mokelumne Amador Calaveras Forest Health and Resilience Project in the Federal Register tomorrow. The project area spans 246,838 acres and aims to reduce wildfire risks, protect communities, and improve forest health. The project activities include thinning through timber harvest, […]
Angels Camp, CA…Traffic & Bovine Update….Calves on a Walkabout on Dogtown Road Incident: 0087 Type: Animal Hazard Location: 3059 Dogtown Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.119834 -120.572551 Detail Information 9:11 AM 2 [3] ANGELS PD FIGURED OUT THE OWNER BUT IS NO LONGER 1097 9:10 AM 1 [1] CALVES OUT IN THE RDWY
Plymouth, CA…Traffic Update….Possible Injury Collision Blocking Lanes Near Sr16 / Old Sacramento Rd Incident: 0282 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr16 / Old Sacramento Rd Loc Desc: JEO Lat/Lon: 38.462785 -120.944261 Detail Information 3:01 PM 6 [16] [Rotation Request Comment] 1039 UP COUNTRY TOW // 209-689-8852 [Shared] 3:00 PM 5 [15] [Rotation Request Comment] 1039 […]
