Sacramento, CA…Earlier this week, the Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC) Board of Directors approved a resolution creating an Ad Hoc Committee on Homeowners Insurance (Committee). The Committee is tasked with considering potential solutions for the increase in homeowners insurance cancelations and non-renewals in high fire risk areas. The potential solutions include, but are not […]
Murphys, CA…A really sad update from the Murphys Fire Protection District. During the concert at Ironstone on Saturday Evening a patient went done and emergency personal performed extended CPR on the patient awaiting an ambulance. From MPFD that was originally posted on their Facebook page…”**Stolen Uniform *** While tending to a patient at the Ironstone […]
Plymouth, CA…Traffic & Fire Update….Fire Reported Near Old Sacramento Rd / Latrobe Rd Incident: 00006 Type: Report of Fire Location: Old Sacramento Rd / Latrobe Rd Loc Desc: TOWARDS FOLSOM Lat/Lon: 38.480935 -120.931603 Detail Information 2:10 PM 1 [1] BLK SMOKE GOING UP OVER THE HILLS AND TREES
Greeley Hill, CA…Traffic Update….Two Horses in Roadway Near Dogtown Rd / Bondurant Mine Rd Incident: 00108 Type: Animal Hazard Location: Dogtown Rd / Bondurant Mine Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.729257 -120.085736 Detail Information 7:49 AM 2 [4] 1039 4 7:35 AM 1 [1] 2 HORSE IN RDWY Unit Information 8:27 AM 2 Unit Assigned 8:27 […]
Oakdale, CA…Traffic & Fire Update….Fire Reported on South Side of Woodward Reservoir. Units inbound….(Update…Canceling Aircraft and Fire Reported Extinguished)
Valley Springs, CA…Traffic & Fire Update….Vegetation Fire Reported in Hogan Dam Road Area. Air & Ground Units are on scene now. More to follow…(Update…Air Attack Reporting 10-15 Acres with additional air resources inbound from Grass Valley. Sounds like they may be able to get this one in short order) (Update as of 4:49pm…Last update…20-25 Acres […]
Strawberry, CA…Traffic Update….Vehicle on Its Side Near SR108 / Forest Rte-5N28. Possible Injuries… Incident: 00263 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: SR108 / Forest Rte-5N28 Loc Desc: JEO CASCADE CREEK CAMPGROUND Lat/Lon: 38.279798 -119.970151 Detail Information 2:16 PM 3 [7] FIRE ENRT 2:15 PM 2 [5] 1 MALE ON THE REAR PASS SIDE REACHING INTO THE […]
Sonora, CA…Crews are still working on a vegetation near Hwy 108 & Stockton Street. Forward progress has been stopped and tankers were reportedly called off because of potential drone activity in the area. As a reminder…drones near fires put everyone at risk and delay or prevent the fastest action a fire.
Valley Springs, CA…Traffic & Fire Update…..Vegetation Fire Near Hwy 12 & Burson Road.. Air & Ground Units are working an at last report 10 acre grass fire with structures threatened in the area. Please use caution in the area. Update…Crews remain on scene for mop up and forward progress on this one was stopped at […]
Sacramento, CA…From the Governor’s Office…”As California continues to grapple with climate change and wildfires that are increasingly dangerous and destructive, Governor Gavin Newsom released a progress report on recommendations laid out in his Administration’s 60 Day Strike Force report. In April, the Governor’s Strike Force charged with examining California’s catastrophic wildfires laid out five key […]
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 […]
Jamestown, CA…Traffic Update….Traffic Hazard Causing Flats Near Sr108 / Obyrnes Ferry Rd Incident: 00414 Type: Traffic Hazard Location: Sr108 / Obyrnes Ferry Rd Loc Desc: EB JEO Lat/Lon: 37.885417 -120.499140 Detail Information 6:43 PM 6 [20] PER TUOSO THEY HAD RETIRED SRGT ADVG IT HAS OPENED UP AND 6 VEHS ARE PULLED OVER IN AREA […]
Angels Camp, CA…The Angels Camp Fire Department has scheduled a Wildland Fire training exercise this Saturday, June 22, 2019 between the hours of 8:00 am to 5:00 pm on city property just south of the Angels Camp city limits near the fairgrounds. The training will provide firefighters the opportunity to train with live fire in […]
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 […]
Yosemite, CA…Yosemite National Park announces there will be limited access to Tioga Road (Highway 120 East) for visitors interested in crossing the Sierra. Tioga Road will be open to all vehicles, including bicycles, from 10:00 am to 11:00 am and from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm. No parking will be allowed on Tioga Road and […]
Tuolumne Utilities District has contracted with Njirich & Sons, Inc. of Sonora California for road paving projects within Tuolumne County to finalize repairs on various streets throughout the County. Work will take place over the next several months and be complete in October 2019. For the remainder of June crews will work in the Columbia […]
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 […]
Columbia, CA…Traffic Update….Vehicle vs Juvenile on Bike Near Parrotts Ferry Rd / Airport Rd. Lanes are blocked & please use caution in the area… Incident: 00264 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Parrotts Ferry Rd / Airport Rd Loc Desc: IFO COLUMBIA ELEM SCHOOL Lat/Lon: 38.028294 -120.406627 Detail Information 2:58 PM 3 [7] 1039 FIRE 2:56 […]
Soulsbyville, CA…Traffic Update….Possible Injury Collision on Allison Way Incident: 00204 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: 16626 Allison Way Loc Desc: # 36 Lat/Lon: 37.989036 -120.272064 Detail Information 12:30 PM 1 [2] TUOL SO HAS FIRE / EMS ENRT Unit Information 12:31 PM 4 Unit Assigned 12:31 PM 3 Unit Enroute 12:31 PM 2 Unit Assigned […]
Jamestown, CA…Traffic Update…..Pickup vs Big Rig Tanker Near SR120 / Enterprise Dr Incident: 00107 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: SR120 / Enterprise Dr Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.878585 -120.461445 Detail Information 9:01 AM 6 [10] 1039 CAL FIRE TUOL TO CANCEL 9:00 AM 5 [8] 1039 TCSO TO 1022 9:00 AM 4 [7] 1039 STKN CHP […]
Modesto, CA…The following is from Bill Zoslocki…”As a close friend of the Johnson family, and former student of the widow’s father, Dave Mesenhimer, I’ve been asked to provide the following statement regarding her husband’s tragic plane accident. This will be the only statement from the family for now. Trent Johnson had a passion for flying. […]
Groveland, CA…Traffic Update…..Vehicle Fire Near Greeley Hill Rd / Ponderosa Way Incident: 00124 Type: Car Fire Location: Greeley Hill Rd / Ponderosa Way Loc Desc: 1/4 MI SO HELIPORT PAD Lat/Lon: 37.737780 -120.149873 Detail Information 8:52 AM 1 [3] 1039 CALFIRE
San Francisco, CA…As part of its Community Wildfire Safety Program (CWSP), Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) announced that it is expanding its network of weather stations and high-definition cameras to improve the company’s ability to predict and respond to extreme wildfire danger. By the end of 2019, PG&E plans to have at least 600 […]
Chico, CA…June 18, 2019 – Today, the national law firm of Baron & Budd announces a $1 billion settlement with PG&E on behalf of 14 public entities for taxpayer losses caused by the 2015 Butte Fire, 2017 North Bay Fires, and 2018 Camp Fire. The payment of the settlement amount of $1 billion is to […]
Groveland, CA…Traffic Update….Collision Near Hardin Flat Rd / SR120 Incident: 00292 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Hardin Flat Rd / SR120 Loc Desc: AT RUSH CREEK Lat/Lon: 37.814152 -119.879909 Detail Information 3:00 PM 1 [3] 1039 S3 Unit Information 3:00 PM 11 Unit Assigned 3:00 PM 10 Unit Enroute 3:00 PM 9 Unit At Scene […]