San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras Sheriff’s Office has released the next episode of its podcast series, Calaveras Behind the Badge. This episode features a conversation with Mike Johnson, Ebbetts Pass Fire Chief. In this episode, we explore various topics related to the Ebbetts Pass Fire Department and its role in emergency services. Tune in to hear […]
Murphys, CA…Traffic Update….Possible Injury Vehicle vs Deer Collision Near Sr4 / Darby Russell Rd Incident: 0249 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr4 / Darby Russell Rd Loc Desc: WB JEO Lat/Lon: 38.178417 -120.382859 Detail Information 7:20 PM 4 [10] ATC RP x2 GOES STRAIGHT TO VM 7:19 PM 3 [9] SEE IF RP WILL NEED […]
San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County HHSA (Health and Human Services Agency) has released an app to help keep connected to a large amount of resources out beautiful county has to offer. Search “Calaveras County HHSA” on your app store to download it today. This episode was recorded before the Calaveras Firewise Festival.
San Andreas, CA…Calaveras County is located in the heart of the California Foothills. It is rich in Gold Rush history, beautiful landscapes, a lifestyle that many want to be a part of, and is home to the world famous Calaveras County Frog Jump Jubilee every May. Calaveras County Board of Supervisors meetings are held on […]
Arnold, CA…Calaveras County Sheriff Rachelle Whiting attended a community driven town hall style meeting at the Independence Hall in White Pines. The Sheriff, along with EPFD Fire Chief Mike Johnson, District 3 Board of Supervisor Martin Huberty, and several other local agency representatives discussed the importance of winter preparedness as we progress further into the […]
Sonora, CA…Traffic Update…Man “Standing in Middle of Roadway, Because He Can” Near Phoenix Lake Rd / Creekside Dr Incident: 0062 Type: Traffic Hazard Location: Phoenix Lake Rd / Creekside Dr Loc Desc: LOWER ENTRANCE Lat/Lon: 38.018776 -120.276799 Detail Information 8:12 AM 5 [9] RED SHIRT GRY SWEATS STILL IN MIDDLE ON THE RDWY 8:09 AM […]
Tuttletown, CA…Traffic Update….Collision Blocking Lanes Near Hwy 49 & Jackass Hill Rd Incident: 0046 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Sr49 / Jackass Hill Rd Loc Desc: SB Lat/Lon: 37.990116 -120.473647 Detail Information 8:12 AM 10 [17] 61-3 REQ ETA FROM VICS 7:29 AM 9 [16] 1039 TUO SO 1022ING 1141 [Shared] 7:26 AM 8 [13] […]
Angels Camp, CA…Traffic & Bovine Update….Cows in Roadway on Hwy 49 Between Meecham Ranch & Spence Feed Incident: 0048 Type: Traffic Hazard Location: 0 Sr49 Loc Desc: BTWN MEECHAM RANCH/SPENCE FEED Lat/Lon: 38.092752 -120.580850 Detail Information 7:04 AM 3 [13] [Appended, 07:07:52] [5] [Appended, 07:04:38] [1] BRO COW OO FENCE RHS 7:03 AM 2 [12] […]
Arnold, CA…Caltrans has reopened Ebbetts & Sonora Passes after the recent dry weather spell. It looks like the dry weather will hold for at the next week and then it looks like the storm door may edge back open.
Kirkwood, CA…Traffic Update…Woman Trying to Catch Her Dog Near Sr88 / Kirkwood Meadows Dr Incident: 0178 Type: Traffic Hazard Location: Sr88 / Kirkwood Meadows Dr Loc Desc: EB 88 JWO 1/2 MILES Lat/Lon: 38.700729 -120.077373 Detail Information 5:57 PM 2 [2] VEH WAS BLOCKING THE RDWY – UNK DESCRIPTION 5:56 PM 1 [1] XRAY TRYING […]
Copperopolis, CA…Traffic Update….Possible Injury Collision Blocking Lanes on Obyrnes Ferry Road Incident: 0292 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: 3919 Obyrnes Ferry Rd Loc Desc: NEAR BRIDGE IN BIG CURVE Lat/Lon: 37.888129 -120.518016 Detail Information 8:01 PM 3 [8] [Notification] [CHP]-PER ADD RP CLOSER TO THE TULLOCH BRIDGE ON OBYRNES FERRY //LOST RP UNK 1021//PER TUOL […]
Don Pedro, CA…Traffic Update…Vehicle Teetering on Cliff on Grizzly Circle. Incident: 0332 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: 19542-19589 Grizzly Cir Loc Desc: 11540 GRIZZLY Lat/Lon: 37.832200 -120.329527 Detail Information 11:13 PM 20 [40] 1039 VICS, ADVSG GOT LOST ABOUT 12-15 MIN OUT 10:35 PM 19 [36] B61-001 97 W/ FIRE 10:34 PM 18 [35] 1039 […]
Arnold, CA…The Red Cross, Public Works, CalTrans, EPFD, and the sheriff’s office will be sharing important information and we’ll have pizza!!!🍕 Join us Thursday December 4th 5:00-6:30 at Independence Hall.
Campo Seco, CA…Traffic & Bovine Update….Large Black Cow Standing in Roadway Near Campo Seco Rd / Watertown Rd Incident: 0295 Type: Animal Hazard Location: Campo Seco Rd / Watertown Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.228165 -120.837081 Detail Information 10:42 PM 2 [2] STANDING IN RDWY 10:42 PM 1 [1] LARGE BLK COW Unit Information 10:44 PM […]
Plymouth, CA…Traffic Update….Head on Collision Blocking Lanes on Latrobe Rd Incident: 0056 Type: Trfc Collision-Minor Inj Location: 23436-23575 Latrobe Rd Loc Desc: LATROBE JSO ELDO/AMA CL Lat/Lon: 38.521384 -120.955272 Detail Information 10:03 AM 12 [23] 94-R16 2 VEH 1181 / NEG 180 9:33 AM 11 [17] UP COUNTRY ETA 20 9:31 AM 10 [16] A94-001 […]
Don Pedro, CA…Traffic & Bovine Update….Cow Testing Grass is Greener Theory Near Laredo St / Rastro Way Incident: 0124 Type: Animal Hazard Location: Laredo St / Rastro Way Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.651950 -120.333619 Detail Information 11:49 AM 2 [3] 1039 5 11:48 AM 1 [1] COW OUT Unit Information 12:09 PM 2 Unit Enroute 12:09 […]
Ione, CA…Traffic Update….Overturned Semi-Trailer & Gravel Spill Near Sr104 / Sr88 Incident: 0072 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Sr104 / Sr88 Loc Desc: JNO Lat/Lon: 38.330046 -120.906954 Detail Information 10:01 AM 6 [13] 94-R17 PER 1185 RECOVERY TIME 1-2 HRS / CONTACT CT FOR POSS 1184 8:42 AM 5 [11] [Notification] [CHP]-CHIMAS TOW 916-343-2654 — […]
Groveland, CA…Traffic Update….Big Rig Off Roadway Collision Blocking Lanes Near Old Priest / Sr120 Incident: 0053 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Old Priest / Sr120 Loc Desc: PRIEST COULTERVILLE Lat/Lon: 37.813975 -120.271992 Detail Information 8:34 AM 9 [14] 1039 TUO CORDS 8:28 AM 8 [11] 61-5 COPIES PER DRIVER NEG TOW ENRT AT THIS TIME […]
Jamestown, CA…Traffic Update….Possible Injury Collision Near Hwy 108 & Montezuma Junction Incident: 0085 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: SR108 / MONTEZUMA JUNCTION Loc Desc: 1/4 JWO Lat/Lon: 37.919042 -120.451598 Detail Information 9:05 AM 14 [20] [Rotation Request Comment] 1039 AFFORDABLE TOWING-SONORA 209-984-2414 9:04 AM 13 [19] A61-001 60 FT OFF THE RDWY ON IT’S WHEELS […]
Tragedy Spring, CA…Traffic Update….Overturned Vehicle Collision Off Hwy 88 East of Dufrene Incident: 0033 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: 0 Sr88 Loc Desc: 88 JEO DUFRENE Lat/Lon: 38.619831 -120.219048 Detail Information 7:49 AM 14 [45] A94-005 1015 AT 0744 HRS ON FIRST 27 RAN FOR DUI 6:20 AM 13 [33] [Notification] [CHP]-PER CT – 2 […]
Vallecito, CA…Traffic Update….Injury Overturned Vehicle vs Deer Collision Near Parrotts Ferry Rd / Airolo Rd Incident: 0208 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Parrots Ferry Rd / Airolo Rd Loc Desc: AT PARROTS FERRY BRIDGE Lat/Lon: 38.048100 -120.469739 Detail Information 6:38 PM 6 [9] [Rotation Request Comment] 1039 SAM BERRI 209-728-3931 6:37 PM 5 [8] C49-200 […]
Jamestown, CA…Traffic & Bovine Update….Who Let the Cows Out Near Hwy 108 & Yosemite Junction? Incident: 0098 Type: Animal Hazard Location: Sr108 / Yosemite Junction Loc Desc: EB SR108 Lat/Lon: 37.891275 -120.488152 Detail Information 9:55 AM 1 [2] GATE OPEN ON A RANCH AND THERE ARE COWS OUT Unit Information 9:58 AM 4 Unit Enroute […]
Tuolumne & Calaveras Counties, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom today issued an executive order expediting the removal and cleanup of debris and household hazardous materials (HHM) from properties affected by the TCU Lightning Complex fires in Tuolumne County. The executive order accelerates cleanup of impacted properties, while ensuring public health and environmental protections, and reflects the Governor’s […]
Arnold, CA…This highway information is the latest reported by Caltrans as of Thursday, November 20th, 2025 at 08:56 AM. SR 4 [IN THE CENTRAL CALIFORNIA AREA] Is closed from Lake Alpine to 2.4 mi west of the Jct of SR 89 /Ebbetts Pass/ (Alpine Co) – Due to snow – Motorists are advised to use […]
San Andreas, CA…The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) will go to open burning effective November 20, 2025, at 8:00 AM. Recent rainfall and cooler weather conditions have reduced the threat of wildfire within the State Responsibility Areas (SRA) of the Tuolumne – Calaveras Unit (TCU). A CAL FIRE burn permit will […]
Los Angeles, CA…Following the Los Angeles firestorm earlier this year, Governor Gavin Newsom quickly took action to help accelerate recovery, issuing multiple executive orders, taking legislative action, and providing new resources to speed up the permitting and building processes. As a result, permits to rebuild homes in the Los Angeles area are moving forward at […]
Arnold, CA…Pacific Gas & Electric Company started a planned power shutoff in Calaveras County. —– [Update 11/18 8:48AM] Cause: PLNND SHUTDOWN. [Update 11/18 8:48AM] Estimated service restoration: 11/18 3:30PM. —– – Alert issued at: 11/18 8:39AM. – Area: Rancho Paradiso, Avery. – Affecting: 53 customers. – Cause: Unknown. – Estimated service restoration: Unknown. (This is […]
Sonora, CA…Traffic Update….Twain Harte Fire Engine vs Sedan Near Mono Way / Village Dr Incident: 0147 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Mono Way / Village Dr Loc Desc: PULLED INTO NAPA AUTO Lat/Lon: 37.977004 -120.320325 Detail Information 12:31 PM 2 [3] 1039 61-2 12:25 PM 1 [1] TWAIN HARTE FIRE ENG VS RED SD Unit […]
Keystone, CA…Traffic Update….Driverless Jeep vs Tree (After Coming Loose from RV) Near Sr108 / Rushing Hill Incident: 0146 Type: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj Location: Sr108 / Rushing Hill Lookout Rd Loc Desc: EB JWO Lat/Lon: 37.847265 -120.560209 Detail Information 12:41 PM 7 [9] [Rotation Request Comment] 1039 HAIDLEN TOWING 209-847-2300 12:36 PM 6 [8] A61-001 1185 […]
Copperopolis, CA…November 17, 2025 – as of 1:00 PM Salt Spring Valley Road Closed Due to Localized Flooding Please be advised Calaveras County Public Works has issued a complete road closure of Salt Spring Valley Road from 5170 Salt Spring Valley Road to 6293 Salt Spring Valley Road due to localized flooding. The road will […]
