Sonora, CA…Stanislaus National Forest Supervisor Jason Kuiken signed forest order STF-16-2019-12, again amending the forest areas closed due to the Donnell Fire. The revision is scheduled to expire Dec. 31, 2019, although as conditions allow other areas will reopen. “The original forest order was signed to protect the public from risk of hazard trees, the […]
Sonora, CA…The Stanislaus National Forest provides the following information about abandoned campfires and trash left behind on forest. Throughout the 4th of July holiday week, there was 42 abandoned campfires that were found and extinguished by fire and recreation staff. These abandoned campfires, if left unfound, could easily become an out of control wildfire. It […]
San Andreas, CA…The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) will be conducting a prescribed burn in Tuolumne County on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, July 8-10, 2019 on the Mt. Havalia Vegetation Management Plan (VMP). Smoke from this project may be visible in the Tuolumne area. The prescribed burn will provide protection from […]
Pinecrest, CA…From the Tuolumne Sheriff’s Dept…”During the summer months the beautiful weather brings many visitors to our county for recreation. When enjoying our lakes we would like to remind everyone to be safe. Yesterday, our boating unit responded to Pinecrest Lake for a boating accident due to operator inexperience. The driver accidentally accelerated into the […]
Ridgecrest, CA….A recent 7.1 shaker was felt over a wide area and initial reports of more damage from this one over the 5.4 shaker yesterday. This is a breaking events and no detailed release yet from the USGS. We will update as it develops.
Groveland, CA…The Stanislaus National Forest provides the following information about planned prescribed underburns on the forest. Prescribed Fire Name / Ranger District China Ridge Understory Burn, Jordan Unit, Groveland Ranger District General and Specific Location: Located adjacent to the Groveland Ranger District office and following China Ridge south to Greeley Hill Road, approximately four miles […]
Copperopolis & Don Pedro, CA…CAL FIRE Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit firefighters responded to three fires overnight. The Council fire located at Council Trl. and Tomahawk Trl. Copperopolis (Calaveras County) is contained at just under 1 acre. The Telegraph fire located at Hwy. 4 and Telegraph Rd. Copperopolis (Calaveras County) is contained at 5.2 acres. The Bonds fire […]
Murphys, CA…The Hopper Will Connect You to Calaveras’ Wine Country Angels Camp • Murphys • Arnold. Runs hourly from 10 AM to 7 PM, every Saturday from February 16 to November 2, 2019. Visit www.CalaverasConnect.org or call 209-754-4450 for complete schedule information Scheduled stops are shown on the map. You can also flag the bus […]
Ridgecrest, CA…The July 4th, 2019 Mw 6.4 earthquake in eastern California, southwest of Searles Valley, occurred as the result of shallow strike slip faulting in the crust of the North America plate. Focal mechanism solutions for the earthquake indicate rupture occurred on a steeply dipping fault as the result of either right lateral slip on […]
Calaveras, CA..The Calaveras County Water District (CCWD) will begin construction of the Reach 1 Pipeline Replacement Project Monday July 8, 2019. The pipeline runs between Avery and Forest Meadows, and the District’s contractor plans on closing one lane for much of the project, which will create one-way traffic control and 10-to-15 minute delays. This project […]
San Andreas- CAL FIRE Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit would like to remind everyone that within the counties of Tuolumne and Calaveras fireworks rules and regulations differ. In Tuolumne County, ALL fireworks are prohibited; including safe and sane fireworks. In Calaveras County, with the exception of the Ebbetts Pass Fire Protection District, Safe and Sane fireworks are allowed. […]
Walnut Creek, CA…Following weeks of steady pump price declines, gas prices are starting to increase across the country. On the week, a gallon of regular unleaded is, on average, a nickel more expensive with nearly 25 states seeing an increase of a nickel or more since last Monday. “For the more than 41 million motorists […]
San Andreas – The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) will be conducting a prescribed burn in Tuolumne County on Wednesday, July 3, 2019 on the Crook Ranch Vegetation Management Plan (VMP). Smoke may be visible in the daytime hours in this area. The prescribed burn will benefit the watershed as well […]
San Andreas, CA…In April 2017, Senate Bill 1 (SB 1) was signed, which will invest $52.4 billion dollars over the next decade to fix roads, freeways and bridges in communities across California. The new funding package results in an average annual increase of approximately $2.5 million for Calaveras County and $75 thousand for the City […]
Kirkwood, CA…Firefighters on the Eldorado National Forest will burn 143 acres approximately four miles northwest of Kirkwood this Sunday if weather conditions allow. The two units to be burned are within an 8,800 acre multi-year prescribed fire project in the Caples Creek watershed. Depending on fuel consumption and other factors, it may take two days […]
Esmeralda Valley, CA…This is the lifestyle! Turnkey Operation. The property at Chatom Vineyards consists of 11 parcels totaling 744.22 acres. 64 planted acres with 13 grape varietals. 60 plus acres of plantable land, 356 acres farmstead currently used for cattle grazing. Many options for expanding agricultural interests. There are 2 ponds & a natural spring. […]
Valley Springs, CA…From Cal Fire TCU…”The forward progress of the half acre vegetation fire has been stopped. Near Olive Orchard Rd. and West Lake Rd. Rancho Calaveras (Calaveras County). Earlier…”OliveFire [update] Firefighters are at scene of a half acre vegetation fire near Olive Orchard Rd. and West Lake Rd. Rancho Calaveras (Calaveras County)”
Yosemite, CA…Yosemite National Park announces the Tioga Road will open to unrestricted vehicular traffic on Monday, July 1st, at 8:00 a.m..From now until the full opening Monday morning, vehicular access will continue to be available from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. There will continue to be no stopping along […]
Murphys, CA…The Hopper Will Connect You to Calaveras’ Wine Country Angels Camp • Murphys • Arnold. Runs hourly from 10 AM to 7 PM, every Saturday from February 16 to November 2, 2019. Visit www.CalaverasConnect.org or call 209-754-4450 for complete schedule information Scheduled stops are shown on the map. You can also flag the bus […]
San Andreas – On Thursday, June 27, 2019 at 12:46 PM CAL FIRE Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit, Stanislaus Consolidated Fire Protection District and Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Department were dispatched to a reported wildland fire in the campgrounds at Woodward Reservoir. The fire was contained by bystanders to a 50’ by 50’ spot of vegetation. During the investigation […]
Groveland, CA…Traffic Update….Old Priest Grade Temporarily Closed Due to Head On Collision Incident: 00066 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Old Priest / SR120 Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.813975 -120.271992 Detail Information 6:44 AM 8 [15] [Rotation Request Comment] 1039 MILLER BROS 209-962-7784 FOR 2 TRKS 6:42 AM 7 [14] 61-005 ROLL 2 1185’S 6:42 AM 6 […]
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 […]
El Dorado Hills, CA…The Bureau of Land Management Mother Lode Field Office has initiated fire restrictions on BLM-managed public lands in Amador, Calaveras, Colusa, El Dorado, Mariposa, Merced, Nevada, Placer, Sacramento, San Joaquin, Stanislaus, Sutter, Tuolumne and Yuba counties, effective June 14, due to wildland fire danger. The National Interagency Fire Center predicts the likelihood […]
Sonora, CA…On June 26, 2019, at approximately 7:54am, Thomas Wright, a 69-year-old male from Knights Ferry, was driving a 2018 Kenworth 3 Axle truck that was pulling a trailer. He was traveling eastbound on State Route 108, west of Peaceful Oak Drive at approximately 40 miles per hour. At that same location, Ming Fung, a […]
Arnold, CA…Save the Redwoods League in cooperation with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) and California State Parks are planning to begin a prescribed burn on or around Friday, June 28, 2019 on its property adjacent to Calaveras Big Trees State Park on the northeast side. The goal is to complete […]
Sonora, CA…Traffic Update….Rollover Big Rig Multi Vehicle Collision Near Hwy 108 & Peaceful Oak..(Update Roadway Closed Until 11am) Incident: 00093 Type: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj Location: Sr108 / Peaceful Oak Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.980421 -120.316776 Detail Information 8:46 AM 13 [22] 61-MZP1 PER CAL TRANS RDWY WILL BE SHUT DOWN TILL APPROX 11AM, MAKE NOTIFICATIONS […]
Cold Springs, CA…Traffic Update…..Possible Injury Collision Near Sr108 / Snowwhite Ridge Dr. Incident: 00321 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr108 / Snowwhite Ridge Dr Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.148527 -120.073082 Detail Information 4:55 PM 2 [4] 1039 CDF 4:55 PM 1 [3] 1039 TUO SO 1141 Unit Information 5:01 PM 4 Unit Assigned 5:01 PM 3 […]
San Francisco, CA…Next week, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) will be hosting its first in a series of informational webinars to share information about its Community Wildfire Safety Program. These webinars will provide an opportunity for anyone who is interested in PG&E’s wildfire safety efforts to receive a presentation from PG&E leadership, ask questions […]
San Francisco, CA…Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is sending postcards to more than 240,000 customers encouraging them to update their mobile number, email and other key information so the company can contact them in advance should it become necessary to temporarily turn off power for safety this fire season. These customers, who live throughout […]
Arnold, CA…With power uncertainties becoming the norm is your business or family ready? A back up generator from Pioneer Electric can provide peace of mind. Pioneer Electric is a licensed and insured, full service electrical contracting business servicing: Calaveras, Tuolumne and beyond since 1984.and provide a full range of electrical and services for homes and […]
