Arnold, CA…Blagen Road Repair Project Public Meeting is Saturday, August 14, 2021 – 10:00 am at Independence Hall Community Center, 1445 Blagen Road, Arnold. The Calaveras County Department of Public Works is excited to announce that construction will soon begin on the last of the 2017 Winter Storm Projects, the Blagen Road Repair Project. This […]
Rail Road Flat, CA…Traffic Update….School Bus vs Awning of House Near Lower Dorray Rd / Sr26 Incident: 00255 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Lower Dorray Rd / Sr26 Loc Desc: UPPER Lat/Lon: 38.339405 -120.610889 Detail Information 2:56 PM 2 [3] SCHOOL BUS VS AWNING OF HOUSE 2:56 PM 1 [1] SCHOOL BUS TC Unit Information […]
Copperopolis, CA…Traffic Update…Traffic Collision Unknown Injury on Obyrnes Ferry Rd / Duchess Dr Incident: 00204 Type: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj Location: Obyrnes Ferry Rd / Duchess Dr Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.904210 -120.582201 Detail Information 12:51 PM 6 [10] [Rotation Request Comment] **** 1039 SAM BERRI TOW 209-728-3931 *** 12:50 PM 5 [9] A49-002 1185 12:50 PM […]
Arnold, CA…Traffic Update….Possible Injury Collision with Party Pinned In Near Sr4 / Beatrice Dr Incident: 00247 Type: Trfc Collision-Major Inj Location: Sr4 / Beatrice Dr Loc Desc: WB Lat/Lon: 38.356417 -120.212332 Detail Information 4:17 PM 18 [49] [Notification] [CHP]-Problem changed from 1179-Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt to 1180-Trfc Collision-Major Inj by CHP [Shared] 3:56 PM 17 [46] […]
Markleeville, CA…Special Notes: The Rocky Mountain Type 1 Incident Management Team will transition command of the fire to the Sierra Front Type 3 Team 1 tonight. Both teams thank the local communities for their hospitality and assistance. Current Situation: Portions of the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest currently have Stage II fire restrictions. With dry, windy weather […]
Pioneer, CA…The driver of the Chevrolet was eastbound Shakeridge Road, west of Evergreen Way at a high rate of speed, while evading an Amador County Sheriff’s Office (ACSO) vehicle, displaying lights and siren as required by the California Vehicle Code. The driver of the Chevrolet allowed the vehicle to leave the roadway along the south […]
Arnold, CA…There are 1,467 PG&E Customers Without Power in Arnold Area at this time. PG&E is reporting an estimated 9am restoral time. This is almost the exact same area that was without power last week as well.
Mokelumne Hill, CA…Traffic Update….Possible Injury ATV Collision on Montgomery Dr. Incident: 00347 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: 375 Montgomery Dr Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.310901 -120.669686 Detail Information 4:25 PM 1 [3] [Appended, 16:26:03] [1] ATV TC / MALE SUBJ 70 YR OLD DIFFICULTY BREATHING Unit Information 4:31 PM 1 Unit Assigned
Valley Springs, CA…Traffic Update….Pickup with Trailer Started Fire Near Jenny Lind Rd / Milton Rd. Update from CAL FIRE TCU…”#RobieFire [update] Firefighters aggressive actions have stopped the forward progress of the 200 acre vegetation fire and some resources have been released from the scene. Near Milton Rd and Jenny Lind Rd. Jenny Lind (Calaveras County)” […]
Washington, DC…It is dangerous nonsense to “monitor” incipient fires in today’s forest tinderbox, even if they seem to pose no immediate danger. No person in his right mind would “monitor” a rattlesnake curled up in his bedroom because it isn’t doing much of anything. He would kill it before it does. In our national forests, […]
Carson City, NV…Forest officials on the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest will reopen a portion of the Pacific Crest Trail that was closed due to the Tamarack Fire. The Pacific Crest Trail between California State Route 88 and California State Route 4 (Ebbetts Pass) will reopen Saturday, July 31 at 12:01 a.m. “While we’re reopening this portion […]
Markleeville, CA…Alpine County Lifting Some Mandatory Evacuations July 30, 2021. Tamarack Fire Wildfire Mandatory Evacuations Lifted Burnside Lake. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: ALPINE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE HAS REMOVED THE MANDATORY EVACUATION ORDER FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS EFFECTIVE AT 7:00 AM TODAY 7/30/2021: Burnside Rd. & Burnside Lake Additional evacuations are possible due to fire activity. We […]
Arnold, CA…At approximately 0441 hours, Calaveras County Sheriffs deputies responded to an alarm call at the Sheriffs substation in Arnold, Upon their arrival, they found Christopher Bates, 34 from San Andreas in his vehicle, the vehicle on the sidewalk of the shopping center, backed up to the front door of the substati6n. The windows, window […]
Douglas Flat, CA…Traffic Update….Possible Injury Collision Near Sr4 / Live Oak Dr Incident: 00149 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr4 / Live Oak Dr Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.110953 -120.458785 Detail Information 9:57 AM 6 [14] [Rotation Request Comment] 1039 SAM BERRI ——-728-3931 9:45 AM 5 [7] 1039 CALA SO 9:44 AM 4 [4] DEBRI 1125 […]
Gardnerville, NV…California Governor Gavin Newsom and Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak surveyed a Tamarack Fire damage area and met with fire and emergency management personnel responding to the fire, which has burned 68,497 acres on both sides of the California-Nevada border. “We’re here in the spirit of partnership that unites all of us on the West […]
Markleeville, CA….Special notes: A recording of the public fire information briefing held last night can be viewed on Facebook under video at www.facebook.com/tamarackfireinfo or on YouTube at https://bit.ly/TamarackVideo. People are getting back into their homes and back on the roads. Please limit travel to essential travel on the roads near and through the fire area. […]
Arnold, CA…(Update….PG&E has estimated that it will be 1:30am before the 1,467 PG&E Customers in the Arnold area will have power restored.) Just as we were getting ready to start our Nightly News the power went out in the Arnold area. At this time the PG&E Outage map does not yet reflect the outage. More […]
Tuttletown, CA…Traffic Update…Vehicle vs Tree Near Sr49 / Sheppard Ranch Rd Incident: 00435 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Sr49 / Sheppard Ranch Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.990394 -120.450734 Detail Information 9:18 PM 10 [22] 61-S2 RDWY OPEN 9:03 PM 9 [21] 61-S2 SR49 SHUT DOWN COMPLETELY FOR RETRIEVAL OF VEH 9:02 PM 8 [20] 1039 […]
Pinecrest, CA…A minor injury collision on July 24th was another example of just how safe modern cars are. 30 or 40 years ago this collision would almost certainly have caused major injuries or a fatality. From the Tuolumne Fire Dept…”On July 24 at approximately 8:45 am, TCFD Station 55 Pinecrest Station responded to a single […]
Markleeville, CA…Alpine County Supervisors Terry Woodrow, January Riddle, and Alpine County Administrative Officer Nichole Williamson met with Governor Gavin Newsom today at the incident command post to discuss the impacts of the Tamarack Fire on Alpine County. Photo Credit: JT Chevallier, Alpine County Public Information Officer Media Inquiries Regarding Alpine County Evacuations & Re-Entry JT […]
Tuolumne County, CA…Traffic Update…Traffic Collision on Hwy 108/ Via Este Rd Incident: 00396 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Sr108 / Via Este Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.983522 -120.292090 Detail Information 6:18 PM 6 [12] RP WILL 1023 AT THE OUTPOST W/HIS VEH 6:14 PM 5 [6] NEG 1125 VEH DRVABLE 6:14 PM 4 [5] BLK […]
Sonora, CA…Traffic Update…Overturned Vehicle on Longeway Rd / Phoenix Lake Rd…please be careful in the area Incident: 00232 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Longeway Rd / Phoenix Lake Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.033095 -120.271947 Detail Information 1:49 PM 5 [8] [Rotation Request Comment] 1039 VICS 209-532-4523 1:49 PM 4 [7] A61-001 1185 VEH ON IT’S […]
Columbia, CA…Traffic & Fire Update….RV on Fire with Some Spread to Vegetation Near Sawmill Flat Rd / Parrotts Ferry Rd Incident: 00140 Type: Car Fire Location: Sawmill Flat Rd / Parrotts Ferry Rd Loc Desc: BTWN COLLEGE Lat/Lon: 38.018338 -120.395861 Detail Information 10:49 AM 3 [3] XFER FIRE 10:48 AM 2 [2] TREES ARE STARTING […]
Yosemite, CA…Judd was last seen on July 25, 2021, on a day hike from his camp, near Lower Merced Pass Lake, to Red Peak Pass. He is 69 years old and was wearing a blue shirt and gray pants, and was reportedly using white trekking poles with a navy blue day pack. Judd is 5 […]
Alpine, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) and the California Highway Patrol (CHP) reopened State Routes 4 and 89 in Alpine County to through-traffic only at 7:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 28, 2021. There will be no access to the United States Forest Service (USFS) lands. Be advised firefighting work on the Tamarack Fire is […]
Markleeville, CA…Special Notes: Residents returning to their homes following evacuations should be aware that there may still be fire activity nearby. Smoke and possible isolated flare-ups may occur for several weeks within the fire area as the fire burns through isolated fuels such as dead or downed trees. There is still firefighting work being done […]
Markleeville, CA…Alpine County Sheriff has set up Temporary Non-Emergency Line & Dispatch Line due to the Tamarack Fire. Alpine County Sheriff’s Office Non-Emergency Line: 530-721-0757. Alpine County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch Line: 775-782-5126. EMERGENCY DIAL 911 Road Closures State Route 89 from the junction of Highway 88 to Highway 395 (Evacuee Access Allowed) State Route 4 […]
Alpine County, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) and the California Highway Patrol (CHP) plan to reopen State Routes 4 and 89 in Alpine County to through-traffic only at 7:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 28, 2021. There will be no access to the United States Forest Service (USFS) lands. Be advised there is still firefighting […]
Angels Camp CA…On 7-27-2021, at approximately 1315 hours, P1 attempted to pass a motor home to the right, through a paved pull out, on SR-49 south of Cosgrave Road. An Arnold man was unable to maintain his motorcycle on the paved surface and road into the gravel. He lost control of his motorcycle which landed […]
Angels Camp, CA…Traffic Update….Motorcycle Down Near Sr49 / Cosgrave Rd. Motorcycle hit by motorhome… Incident: 00156 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr49 / Cosgrave Rd Loc Desc: SB Lat/Lon: 38.110035 -120.601843 Detail Information 1:38 PM 8 [17] [Rotation Request Comment] **** 1039 SAM BERRI TOW 209-728-3931 **** 1:37 PM 7 [16] 1185 FOR MC 1:22 […]
