Modesto Woman Riding Stolen Motorcycle Leads CHP on High Speed Chase

Modesto Woman Riding Stolen Motorcycle Leads CHP on High Speed Chase

Sonora, CA…On September 2, 2019, at approximately 3:54 pm, a CHP officer observed a 2014 Yamaha motorcycle with no rear license plate traveling on State Route 108 near Mono Way. The motorcycle was being ridden by 44-year-old Monica Lynn Relaford of Modesto. The CHP officer attempted to make an enforcement stop on the motorcycle, however […]

Last Week’s Major Injury Collision in Murphys Has Turned Fatal

Last Week’s Major Injury Collision in Murphys Has Turned Fatal

Murphys, CA…(Update…We have confirmed with the San Andreas CHP Office that 59 year old Kevin Horigan has passed away from his injuries. They have also sent an updated release) Earlier details from CHP…”On August 25, 2019, at approximately 1624 hours, Horigan was driving his 2013 Mazda MX-5 eastbound on SR-4, west of Williams Street. Lynch […]

Major Injuries to Hughson Man in Traffic Collision Last Week

Major Injuries to Hughson Man in Traffic Collision Last Week

La Grange, CA…On August 29, 2019, at approximately 3:35pm, 45-year-old Paul Menear of Hughson, was driving alone in a 2009 Chevrolet Silverado pickup eastbound on State Route 132, just west of Enebro Way at approximately 40-45 miles per hour. For and unknown reason, Mr. Menear allowed his vehicle to drift to the left over the […]

Traffic Update….Collision Near Sr12 / Toyon Cir

Traffic Update….Collision Near Sr12 / Toyon Cir

San Andreas, CA…Traffic Update….Collision Near Sr12 / Toyon Cir. Dodge Truck off side of roadway. Incident: 00100 Type: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj Location: Sr12 / Toyon Cir Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.211851 -120.764399 Detail Information 8:05 AM 7 [16] [Rotation Request Comment] *****1039 SAM BERRI TOW 209-728-3931***** 8:04 AM 6 [15] 49-T1 1185 8:01 AM 5 [11] […]

Conception Dive Boat Tragedy Update

Conception Dive Boat Tragedy Update

Santa Barbara, CA…At approximately 3:30 a.m., Monday, the U.S. Coast Guard and partnering agencies responded to a vessel fire off the north shore of Santa Cruz Island near Platt’s Harbor in Santa Barbara County. Emergency responders encountered “Conception”, a 75-foot commercial diving boat based out of the Santa Barbara Harbor, fully engulfed in fire. The […]

Traffic Update….Motorcycle vs Motorcycle Collision Near Hwy 4 Upper Moran Road

Traffic Update….Motorcycle vs Motorcycle Collision Near Hwy 4 Upper Moran Road

Arnold, CA…Traffic Update….Motorcycle vs Motorcycle Collision Near Hwy 4 Upper Moran. Luckily this one appears to be only a minor injury collision…. Incident: 00212 Type: Trfc Collision-Minor Inj Location: Sr4 / Big Trees Rd Loc Desc: WB JWO Lat/Lon: 38.139064 -120.456096 Detail Information 2:57 PM 14 [23] B49-006 1 1148 TO MTH / FIRE TOOK […]

33 Feared Dead in Diving Boat Fire Near Santa Cruz Island

33 Feared Dead in Diving Boat Fire Near Santa Cruz Island

Santa Barbara, CA…Coast Guard and partner agencies are responding to a vessel fire near Santa Cruz Island Monday. At approximately 3:15 a.m., Coast Guard Sector Los Angeles-Long Beach watchstanders overheard a mayday call via channel 16 of an engulfed 75-foot commercial diving vessel with 38 people aboard. Crews from the Coast Guard, Santa Barbara Fire […]

Traffic Update….Vehicle vs Motorcycle Collision Near Sr108 / Lime Kiln Rd

Traffic Update….Vehicle vs Motorcycle Collision Near Sr108 / Lime Kiln Rd

Sonora, CA…Traffic Update….Vehicle vs Motorcycle Collision Near Sr108 / Lime Kiln Rd Incident: 00175 Type: Trfc Collision-Minor Inj Location: Sr108 / Lime Kiln Rd Loc Desc: WB SR49 Lat/Lon: 37.967815 -120.378368 Detail Information 10:40 AM 8 [16] [Rotation Request Comment] 1039 AFFORDABLE TOWING 209-984-2414 10:39 AM 7 [15] [Notification] [CHP]-Problem changed from 1179-Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt […]

Traffic & Fire Update….Forward Progress Stopped on 5-7 Acre Fire on Latrobe Road

Traffic & Fire Update….Forward Progress Stopped on 5-7 Acre Fire on Latrobe Road

Drytown, CA…Traffic & Fire Update….Forward Progress Stopped on 5-7 Acre Fire on Latrobe Road Incident: 00260 Type: Report of Fire Location: 22800 Latrobe Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.513701 -120.951058 Detail Information 3:45 PM 9 [23] B94-006 94-2 IS AT LATROBE AND LORENTZ TURNING AROUND NB TRAFFIC // WILL GO STOP SB TRAFFIC 3:35 PM 8 […]

Get Your Wildfire Protection Tools At Bathroom Machineries In Murphys

Get Your Wildfire Protection Tools At Bathroom Machineries In Murphys

Murphys, CA…We stopped by DEA Bathroom Machineries yesterday and in addition to all the classic & historic plumbing supplies they also have perfect, common sense, easy to deploy Wildfire protection tools. Tom Scheller showed us several options including the W.A.S.P. Fire protection system. The W.A.S.P. Wildfire Protection Kit installs either on your ridge ends or […]

Traffic Update….Collision Near Copper Cove Ct / Obyrnes Ferry Rd

Traffic Update….Collision Near Copper Cove Ct / Obyrnes Ferry Rd

Copperopolis, CA…Traffic Update….Collision Near Copper Cove Ct / Obyrnes Ferry Rd. Incident: 00196 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Copper Cove Ct / Obyrnes Ferry Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.940002 -120.605451 Detail Information 1:18 PM 3 [8] [Rotation Request Comment] 1039 SAM BERRI TOW 209-728-3931 1:07 PM 2 [6] A49-002 1185 // HOND ACCORD W/MAJ REAR […]

Traffic Update….Motorcycle Down Near Sr49 / Del Orto Rd

Traffic Update….Motorcycle Down Near Sr49 / Del Orto Rd

Mokelumne Hill, CA…Traffic Update….Motorcycle Down Near Sr49 / Del Orto Rd. Possible reckless riding before incident. Incident: 00419 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr49 / Del Orto Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.297347 -120.719457 Detail Information 5:57 PM 7 [14] B49-030 RDWY OPEN / OFCR COOPER 1015 FOR 23152AandB 5:32 PM 6 [12] [Rotation Request Comment] […]

Another GPS Trucker Snarls Traffic Over Ebbetts Pass

Another GPS Trucker Snarls Traffic Over Ebbetts Pass

Markleeville, CA…Hint, If your brain and common sense says don’t go. Trust them and not just blindly follow your phone. From the Alpine Sheriff’s Office…””I saw the signs, but my GPS said to go this way”. Yes, the driver was ticketed, but countless Labor Day visitors were inconvenienced and someone who needed to file papers […]

Traffic Update….Overturned Vehicle Near Red Corral Rd / Defender Grade Rd

Traffic Update….Overturned Vehicle Near Red Corral Rd / Defender Grade Rd

Pioneer, CA…Traffic Update….Overturned Vehicle Near Red Corral Rd / Defender Grade Rd. The female driver still in the vehicle. Incident: 00076 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Red Corral Rd / Defender Grade Rd Loc Desc: AT NORTH FORK CANYON Lat/Lon: 38.418834 -120.559139 Detail Information 8:14 AM 2 [2] ROAD IS BLOCKED, CANT GET X DRIVER […]

A Contentious Homeowners Insurance Town Hall with Insurance Commissioner Richard Lara

A Contentious Homeowners Insurance Town Hall with Insurance Commissioner Richard Lara

Sonora, CA…The Sonora Opera Hall was filled to overflowing on Thursday evening as hundreds of local homeowners overpacked the venue so that the fire marshals had to ask some to leave. Speaking of fire….many attendees were close to spontaneous combustion at the lack of insurance options and exorbitant pricing of the few options they do […]

Traffic Update….Hwy 88 Blocked by Big Rig Near Hams Station

Traffic Update….Hwy 88 Blocked by Big Rig Near Hams Station

Pioneer, CA…Traffic Update….Hwy 88 Blocked by Big Near Hams Station. Big Rig tried to make turn, now both lanes blocked…. Incident: 00103 Type: Traffic Hazard Location: Sr88 / Hams Station Loc Desc: HAMS STATION Lat/Lon: 38.538611 -120.391944 Detail Information 10:19 AM 2 [2] NOW 1125 BOTH DOT 10:18 AM 1 [1] BIG RIG TRIED TO […]

Minor Injury Motorcycle vs Big Rig Collision Closes Tuolumne Road Until Approximately Noon Today!

Minor Injury Motorcycle vs Big Rig Collision Closes Tuolumne Road Until Approximately Noon Today!

Sonora, CA…Tuolumne Road is closed Between Soulsbyville Road and Black Oak Road. Westbound Tuolumne Road is being directed to Soulsbyville Road and eastbound Tuolumne Road is being directed to Black Oak Road. Estimated time of opening is approximately today at 12:00pm. At approximately 5:40 am, Stacy Hightower, a 46-year-old male from Tuolumne, was riding his […]

Traffic Update….Big Rig vs Motorcycle Collision Closes Tuolumne Road Near Wards Ferry

Traffic Update….Big Rig vs Motorcycle Collision Closes Tuolumne Road Near Wards Ferry

Sonora, CA…Traffic Update….Big Rig vs Motorcycle Collision Closes Tuolumne Road Near Wards Ferry Road. The Motorcycle hit a deer & then big rig hit motorcycle. Incident: 00051 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: 16850 Tuolumne Rd Loc Desc: XS WARDS FERRY Lat/Lon: 37.957930 -120.318950 Detail Information 6:43 AM 21 [40] 61-S2 WILL BE CLOSED FOR A […]

Traffic Update….Injured Fawn, Mother Near By, Hwy 49 Just North of Sonora High School

Traffic Update….Injured Fawn, Mother Near By, Hwy 49 Just North of Sonora High School

Sonora, CA…Traffic Update….Injured Fawn, Mother Near By, Hwy 49 Just North of Sonora High School or in Chinese Camp. Please use caution in these areas… Incident: 00483 Type: Live or Dead Animal Location: Sr120 / Washington St Loc Desc: NB 49 JNO SONORA HIGH SCHOOL Lat/Lon: 37.870188 -120.431315 Detail Information 7:24 PM 4 [5] 1039 […]

Traffic Update….Collision Near Tuolumne Rd / Mono Way

Traffic Update….Collision Near Tuolumne Rd / Mono Way

Sonora, CA…Traffic Update….Collision Near Tuolumne Rd / Mono Way Incident: 00331 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Tuolumne Rd / Mono Way Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.974742 -120.346232 Detail Information 2:14 PM 4 [5] 1039 SGT 2:11 PM 3 [3] 1039 TO 2 ON LOG 307 2:10 PM 2 [2] NEG 1125 2:10 PM 1 [1] WHI […]

Luckily No Injuries in Rollover Traffic Collision Down Embankment Off O’Byrnes Ferry

Luckily No Injuries in Rollover Traffic Collision Down Embankment Off O’Byrnes Ferry

Jamestown, CA…On August 27, 2019, at approximately 6:47 am, 36-year-old Raymond Martinez of Jamestown, was driving his 1998 GMC Sierra pickup northbound on O’Byrnes Ferry Road, south of Old O’Byrnes Ferry Road at approximately 35 miles per hour. He negotiated a curve in the roadway with a suggested 20 mile per speed limit and lost […]

Red Flag Warning in Effect Until 8pm

Red Flag Warning in Effect Until 8pm

According to the National Weather Service in Sacramento Thunderstorms are possible today with widespread coverage. Lightning with little to no precipitation could result in fire starts. A Red Flag Warning is now in effect tomorrow. Be sure to have an emergency plan for if a fire starts near you!

Traffic Update….Honda Ridgeline vs Debris in Roadway on Hwy 49 in 13 Corners Area

Traffic Update….Honda Ridgeline vs Debris in Roadway on Hwy 49 in 13 Corners Area

Mokelumne Hill, CA…Traffic Update….Honda Ridgeline vs Debris in Roadway on Hwy 49 in 13 Corners Area Incident: 00324 Type: Traffic Hazard Location: 3466-4864 Sr49 Loc Desc: SB 49 AT 13 CURVES Lat/Lon: 38.302042 -120.731021 Detail Information 7:34 PM 4 [17] B49-030 RDWY CLR/PTY 1023 FOR 1185 7:17 PM 3 [15] B49-030 PARTIAL BLKNG NB LN […]

Tuolumne County Insurance Town Hall Thursday, August 29

Tuolumne County Insurance Town Hall Thursday, August 29

Sonora, CA…Join us for an update on availability and affordability for homeowners insurance. on Thursday, August 29th at 6 :00 pm at the Sonora Opera Hall. Richard Lara Insurance Commissioner, from California Department of Insurance will speak on availability and affordability for homeowners insurance. Please submit your questions by Wednesday, 8/28/19 at 11:59 P.M. to […]

Traffic Update….Vehicle Off Cliff on Tuolumne Side of Obyrnes Ferry Road Near Bridge

Traffic Update….Vehicle Off Cliff on Tuolumne Side of Obyrnes Ferry Road Near Bridge

Jamestown, CA…Traffic Update….Vehicle Off Cliff on Tuolumne Side of Obyrnes Ferry Road Near Bridge. Minor Injuries… Incident: 00059 Type: Trfc Collision-Minor Inj Location: Obyrnes Ferry Rd / Old O Byrnes Ferry Rd Loc Desc: OBRYNES JUST BEFORE BRIDGE Lat/Lon: 37.895150 -120.565097 Detail Information 7:04 AM 7 [11] 1039 VICS 7:04 AM 6 [10] A61-002 REQ […]