Yosemite National Park Declares that the 2021 Fire Season has Begun.

Yosemite National Park Declares that the 2021 Fire Season has Begun.

Yosemite, CA…Yosemite National Park has declared fire season due to hotter and drier weather conditions. Fire season is officially enacted when the fire danger rating for the park shows moderate for three consecutive days. As such, the Superintendent has initiated Stage 1 fire restrictions in accordance with and under authority of Title 36, Code of […]

CAL FIRE Tuolumne – Calaveras Unit Increases Fire Engine Staffing to “Peak” Staffing Levels

CAL FIRE Tuolumne – Calaveras Unit Increases Fire Engine Staffing to “Peak” Staffing Levels

San Andreas, CA…The increasing fire danger posed by dead grass along with hotter and drier conditions in the region is prompting CAL FIRE Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit (TCU) remind community members that it only takes one spark to ignite a devastating fire. “The last few years saw devastating reminder’s that the public cannot let their guard down. […]

Caltrans District 10 Road Report & Construction Schedules Through June 12th

Caltrans District 10 Road Report & Construction Schedules Through June 12th

Angels Camp, CA…The latest schedule of road repairs and maintenance that will affect your travels in our area and as you travel. Locally crews will be working on many of our roadways. Below is Caltrans plans for repairs and maintenance on local roads. It shows the route, county, and location of the possible repairs. Weather […]

Traffic Update….Roadwork to Cause Delays Next Week in Amador County

Traffic Update….Roadwork to Cause Delays Next Week in Amador County

Amador County, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will employ one-way traffic control while performing maintenance activities next week at various locations. State Route 49 Crews will conduct drainage work from Bush Street to Main Street/Plymouth Shenandoah Road in Plymouth from 8:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. beginning Sunday, June 6 through Friday, June 11, 2021. […]

Traffic Update….Roadwork on Hwy 88 in Alpine County Next Week

Traffic Update….Roadwork on Hwy 88 in Alpine County Next Week

Alpine County, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will employ one-way traffic control next week while crews perform maintenance and construction operations on State Route 88. Work is scheduled to occur as follows. Crews will conduct drainage work between Wood Lakes Road and the Meiss Meadows entrance from 5:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. beginning Monday, […]

Traffic Update….Off Roadway Collision with Female Trapped Near Hwy 88 & Dew Drop

Traffic Update….Off Roadway Collision with Female Trapped Near Hwy 88 & Dew Drop

Barton, CA…Traffic Update….Off Roadway Collision with Female Trapped Near Hwy 88 & Dew Drop Incident: 00162 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr88 / Dew Drop Byp Loc Desc: JEO Lat/Lon: 38.514220 -120.483054 Detail Information 12:10 PM 6 [9] [Rotation Request Comment] 1039 UP COUNTRY TOW 209-295-7885 12:08 PM 5 [7] 1185R 12:07 PM 4 [5] […]

Virtual Town Hall on Tuolumne County Wildfire Preparedness! June 3, 6 – 7pm

Virtual Town Hall on Tuolumne County Wildfire Preparedness!  June 3, 6 – 7pm

Sonora, CA…Tuolumne County Wildfire Preparedness Thursday, June 3, 2021 from 6pm to 7pm VIA ZOOM Meeting ID: 951 8746 5996 Passcode: Wildfire. Join Tuolumne County OES, County Sheriff, County Fire, Sonora City Fire, Cal Fire, USFS, Animal Control, Local Fire Districts and other resources such as American Red Cross to learn about what you can […]

Traffic Update….Collision Blocking Lanes Near Sr49 / Springfield Rd

Traffic Update….Collision Blocking Lanes Near Sr49 / Springfield Rd

Sonora, CA…Traffic Update….Collision Blocking Lanes Near Sr49 / Springfield Rd Incident: 00282 Type: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj Location: Sr49 / Springfield Rd Loc Desc: SR49 AT SPRINGFIELD Lat/Lon: 38.011395 -120.417907 Detail Information 3:28 PM 7 [11] [Rotation Request Comment] 1039 AFFORDABLE TOW SONORA 209 984 2414——————- 3:27 PM 6 [10] [Rotation Request Comment] 1039 VICS 209 […]

The 40th Annual Copperopolis Road Race is June 5th

The 40th Annual Copperopolis Road Race is June 5th

Copperopolis, CA…The 40th Annual Copperopolis Road Race Competitive Bicycle event is on Saturday, June 5, 2021 in Calaveras County, from 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Please contact (209) 604-1354 for information on this event. The Above Photo is of the 2009 Race from our archive. Impacted roadways in Calaveras County include: Milton Road, Rock Creek […]

Traffic Update….Major Injury Pickup vs Motorcycle Collision near Hwy 12 & Lime Creek Rd.

Traffic Update….Major Injury Pickup vs Motorcycle Collision near Hwy 12 & Lime Creek Rd.

Valley Springs, CA…Traffic Update….Major Injury Pickup vs Motorcycle Collision near Hwy 12 & Lime Creek Rd. Incident: 00460 Type: Trfc Collision-Major Inj Location: Sr12 / Lime Creek Rd Loc Desc: IFO ZIPPY MART Lat/Lon: 38.197315 -120.800793 Detail Information 8:03 PM 8 [13] 1185 UPDATED 8:01 PM 7 [11] 49-S3 ADVS 1185 FULLY DRESS MC IN […]

Traffic Update….Vehicle vs Post Office on Washington St

Traffic Update….Vehicle vs Post Office on Washington St

Mountain Ranch, CA…Traffic Update….Vehicle vs Post Office on Washington St. Someone’s package must have been late… Incident: 00255 Type: Hit and Run No Injuries Location: 8062 Washington St Loc Desc: POST OFFICE Lat/Lon: 38.227807 -120.541888 Detail Information 2:29 PM 2 [11] 1039 SDS OFC 2:00 PM 1 [1] VEH VS POST OFFICE Unit Information 2:15 […]

PAWS Vegetation Management Project (VMP) 125 Acre Control Burn on June 2 & 3rd, 2021

PAWS Vegetation Management Project (VMP) 125 Acre Control Burn on June 2 & 3rd, 2021

San Andreas, CA…San Andreas–California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit will be completing a hazardous fuel reduction burn near the intersection of Highway 49 and Pool Station Road adjacent to the community of San Andreas in Calaveras County on June 2nd and 3rd 2021. The two burn units included in the […]

Traffic Update….Collision Near Hwy 4 & Manuel Rd

Traffic Update….Collision Near Hwy 4 & Manuel Rd

Arnold, CA…Traffic Update….Collision Near Hwy 4 & Manuel Rd. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00481 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Sr4 / Manuel Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.255381 -120.351339 Detail Information 6:20 PM 3 [13] [Appended, 18:21:07] [2] BOTH VEHS IN P //LOT OF JJ’S BAR 6:19 PM 2 [11] B49-006 SR4 / […]

Heat Warnings Continue Till Tuesday Evening. Temps 20 – 25 Degrees Cooler in High Country

Heat Warnings Continue Till Tuesday Evening.  Temps 20 – 25 Degrees Cooler in High Country

Arnold, CA…An early-season heat event will impact interior northern California early this week due to high pressure in place over the region. High temperatures will climb above the century mark across much of the Valley and lower foothills today. Expected highs across the Valley and foothills will range from 95 to 110 degrees. These hot […]

Traffic Update….Motorcycle Down, Injured Party 50ft Off Roadway Near Sr120 / Hardin Flat Rd

Traffic Update….Motorcycle Down, Injured Party 50ft Off Roadway Near Sr120 / Hardin Flat Rd

Groveland, CA…Traffic Update….Motorcycle Down, Injured Party 50ft Off Roadway Near Sr120 / Hardin Flat Rd Incident: 00201 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr120 / Hardin Flat Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.821896 -119.961112 Detail Information 11:37 AM 4 [15] [Rotation Request Comment] 1039 MILLER BROTHERS 209-962-7712 11:36 AM 3 [14] 61-005 1185 FOR MC 11:33 AM […]

Traffic Update….Rollover Collision Near Sr26 / Rich Gulch Rd

Traffic Update….Rollover Collision Near Sr26 / Rich Gulch Rd

Rich Gulch, CA…Traffic Update….Rollover Collision Near Sr26 / Rich Gulch Rd Incident: 00010 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr26 / Rich Gulch Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.331162 -120.627391 Detail Information 1:09 AM 4 [16] BLKNG WB LN 1:00 AM 3 [13] [Rotation Request Comment] 1039 SAM BERRI 209-728-3931 12:56 AM 2 [12] C49-200 START 1185 […]

Traffic Update….Cow in Roadway on Obyrnes Ferry Rd

Traffic Update….Cow in Roadway on Obyrnes Ferry Rd

Jamestown, CA…Traffic Update….Cow in Roadway on Obyrnes Ferry Rd Incident: 00454 Type: Animal Hazard Location: 5405 Obyrnes Ferry Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.890834 -120.547091 Detail Information 5:34 PM 2 [4] TRYING TO GET COW OFF RDWY 5:34 PM 1 [2] RDWY * Unit Information 5:41 PM 4 Unit Enroute 5:41 PM 3 Unit Assigned 5:37 […]