South Lake Tahoe, CA…Heading to Tahoe? US-50 at Echo Summit is now open. Caltrans is doing one way traffic control. Please drive safely and watch out for Caltrans employees. Thank you for your patience. Earlier…At approximately 5:45AM a rock slide occurred on US-50 at Echo Summit near dry bridge. All lanes are currently blocked. Caltrans […]
Markleeville, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) reopened Monitor Pass at State Route 89 at 8 a.m. on Friday, April 9, 2021. Crews removed snow and ice, cleared debris, and made necessary repairs to help ensure the traveling public’s safety. Caltrans crews responsible for the road opening extend their best wishes for safe traveling to […]
San Andreas, CA…The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) is conducting a prescribed burning operation on the Shiloh Vegetation Management Plan (VMP) site. This project is in the community Sierra Village south of Highway 108. Smoke may be visible in the area during the prescribed burn. This prescribed burn is designed to […]
Groveland, CA…Traffic Update….Sedan vs Pickup near 8690 Priest Coulterville Rd. Incident: 00195 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: 8690 Priest Coulterville Rd Loc Desc: JNO Lat/Lon: 37.784505 -120.242143 Detail Information 1:45 PM 4 [12] 61-006 1021 GORDON LONG 530-604-3588 FIND OUT WHAT HIS 1020 IS AND HOW HE WANTS TO HANDLE 1110 SINCE HE IS IN […]
Carson City, NV…Dead and downed firewood cutting permits are now available to purchase on the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest’s Bridgeport and Carson Ranger Districts. Forest officials stress that it is extremely important for firewood cutters to pay special attention to the terms and conditions of their permit. Firewood permits cost $10 per cord with a two […]
Twain Harte, CA…Traffic Update….Possible Vehicle vs Tree Rollover Collision on Lazy Z Lane. Incident: 00254 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: 22870 Lazy Z Ln Loc Desc: IN THE BACK OF THE PROP Lat/Lon: 38.036533 -120.258650 Detail Information 2:16 PM 4 [7] 1039 61-S3 2:14 PM 3 [6] 1039 CDF SDS 2:13 PM 2 [2] VEH […]
Glencoe, CA…Traffic Update….Female in Roadway, Stopping Traffic & Yelling Near Hwy 26 & Ridge Road. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00144 Type: Traffic Hazard Location: Sr26 / Ridge Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.346053 -120.581871 Detail Information 11:43 AM 2 [2] STOPPING TRAFFIC AND YELLING AT PEOPLE 11:43 AM 1 [1] XRAY IN THE […]
Wilseyville, CA…The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) is conducting a prescribed burning operation on the Winton-Schaad Vegetation Management Plan (VMP) site. This project is in the North-Eastern portion of Calaveras County, four miles north of Wilseyville near Winton Road. Smoke may be visible in the area during the prescribed burn. This […]
Hathaway Pines, CA…Utica Drive near Hathaway Pines will be closed from April 12, 2021 through early Fall 2021. This closure is necessary to complete repairs to the damage roadways as a result of the 2017 Winter Storms. This project will result in the installation of a solider-pile retailing wall, the reconstruction of the embankment, and […]
Jamestown, CA…Traffic Update….Overturned SUV Off Roadway Vs Tree Near Sr108 / Green Springs Rd. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00076 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr108 / Green Springs Rd Loc Desc: WB JEO Lat/Lon: 37.842303 -120.524728 Detail Information 6:17 AM 6 [9] [Rotation Request Comment] 1039 AFFORDABLE TOWING SONORA 209-984-2414 6:17 AM […]
Hathaway Pines, CA…”Hop To It” Calaveras Hwy4 Clean-Up Crew Spring Cleaning is April 3rd! Meet on April 3, 2021, 9:30 am Check in Hathaway Pines Next to Big Bear Dry Wall. Food & Refreshments after Clean Up! Calaveras HWY4 Cleanup Crew Rules: Safety First = Wear a safety vest Keep an eye on traffic at […]
Bear Valley, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is scheduled to begin clearing the winter accumulation of snow from Ebbetts Pass and Monitor Pass in Alpine County, and Sonora Pass in Tuolumne County in an effort to get the seasonal routes open for the summer season. Equipment has been scheduled and the District 10 Maintenance […]
Mokelumne Hill, CA…Traffic & Fire Update….Vehicle Fire in 13 Curves Area North of Mokelumne Hill. Please use caution in the area…. Incident: 00266 Type: Car Fire Location: Sr49 / Sr26 Loc Desc: CLOSER TO 13 CURVES Lat/Lon: 38.297792 -120.704669 Detail Information NO DETAILS Unit Information 4:47 PM 3 Unit Assigned 4:46 PM 2 Unit Assigned
San Andreas – CAL FIRE Tuolumne – Calaveras Unit would like to share some springtime fire preparedness information with the communities we serve. With the warmer weather upon us, now is the time for residence to create 100’ of defensible space around their home and to update their Wildfire Action Plan. Home hardening and the […]
San Andreas, CA…Traffic Update….Possible Injury Overturned Vehicle Collision Near Sr12 / Central Hill. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00212 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr12 / Central Hill Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.202006 -120.723010 Detail Information 2:59 PM 7 [5] [Rotation Request Comment] 1039 SAM BERRI ———–728-3931 2:59 PM 6 [4] 1185 2:53 […]
Mokelumne Hill, CA…Traffic Update….Rider Down with Broken Leg Near Sr49 / Sr26. Incident: 00210 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr49 / Sr26 Loc Desc: SB 49 1/2 MI S/O AMA CO LINE Lat/Lon: 38.297792 -120.704669 Detail Information 2:10 PM 5 [8] 1039 CALFIRE SDS 2:10 PM 4 [7] 1039 CALA SO 2:09 PM 3 [5] […]
Placerville, CA…The seasonal closure of native surface roads (also known as dirt roads) in the Eldorado National Forest will be lifted beginning Thursday, April 1. However, damage could still occur from using dirt roads in wet areas and visitors will be responsible for any damage caused by inappropriate use. Due to melting snow, wet areas […]
Jackson, CA…On March 28, 2021, at approximately 1738 hours, a motorcyclist was riding a 2002 American at a high rate of speed, eastbound on State Route 104 (SR-104) west of Zone Michigan Bar Rd. An on-duty CHP Officer was traveling westbound on SR-104 and observed the motorcyclist at a high rate of speed traveling towards […]
San Andreas, CA…From March 29 to April 23, 2021 there will be up to 15 minute traffic delays to accommodate Phase 1 of the roadway drainage upgrades on Whiskey Slide Road. Crews will be replacing and installing new drainage culverts at several locations along Whiskey Slide Road. Culvert work will take place north west of […]
Sacramento, CA…Following last year’s record-breaking fire season, Governor Gavin Newsom today announced emergency early action to boost firefighting support as California faces another difficult wildfire year. Using Emergency Fund authorization, Governor Newsom has approved $80.74 million for 1,399 additional firefighters with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) to bolster fuels management […]
Valley Springs, CA…Traffic Update….Fire Truck vs Turkey near Sr26 / Farris Dr. Damage to Fire Truck Incident: 00246 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Sr26 / Farris Dr Loc Desc: OCCD Lat/Lon: 38.150102 -120.858128 Detail Information 2:41 PM 4 [6] 1039 CT JOSH 2:40 PM 3 [4] DAMG TO FIRE TRUCK 2:39 PM 2 [3] TURKEY […]