Sonora, CA…Forest Supervisor Jason Kuiken signed Forest Order STF-16-2020-04, which replaces the current area and road closure order. The order identifies the high-elevation roads on Calaveras and Summit Ranger districts that remain under seasonal closure. The order is effective from May 2, 2020 through June 30,2020. Seasonal_Closure_STF-16-2020-04_Order and maps signed In light of the statewide […]
Sonora, CA…Forest Supervisor Jason Kuiken signed forest order STF-16-2020-03 on the Stanislaus National Forest so repairs can be made to FR 4N85, which was damaged during significant winter weather in 2017. View a copy of the forest order and accompanying map. A 2.7-mile stretch of FR 4N85 received damage in six locations from an area […]
Sonora, CA….Updated April 29, 2020: Forest Closure Order STF-16-2020-01, issued April 5, 2020 for health and public safety related to COVID-19, has expired. A new closure order, STF-16-2020-02, is in effect through May 15, 2020. Visitors are asked to honor the shelter in place order by Gov. Newsom and recreate locally. We will welcome visitors […]
Columbia, CA…Columbia College’s Fire Academy would like to announce the graduation and Certificates of Completion to the successful students of the Fire Technology Program. The certificates are awarded based on the student’s successful completion of the academic and manipulative training as mandated for a California Firefighter 1 Certification. The students must still complete six months […]
Sonora, CA…Traffic Update….Pickup vs Tree Near Rough and Ready Trl / Racetrack Rd. Possible Pin In Collision. Please use caution in the area. Incident: 00351 Type: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj Location: Rough and Ready Trl / Racetrack Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.990349 -120.408909 Detail Information 8:22 PM 9 [23] LN 21 PER CDF 8:10 PM 8 […]
Ione, CA…Traffic Update….GMC Pickup vs Cow on Jackson Valley Road. Deceased Cow Under Pickup..this just a few minutes after the motorcycle vs bear collision on Hwy 88. Careful for the animals out there… Incident: 00393 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: 6080 Jackson Valley Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.295518 -120.906138 Detail Information 8:39 PM 3 [3] […]
Pioneer, CA…Traffic Update….Injury Motorcycle vs Bear Collision Near Sr88 / Sugar Pine Dr. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00392 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr88 / Sugar Pine Dr Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.469371 -120.527612 Detail Information 8:26 PM 1 [1] MC VS BEAR Unit Information 8:29 PM 2 Unit Assigned 8:29 PM 1 […]
San Andreas, CA…Friday, May 1, 2020, at 8:00 AM the Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit (TCU) of the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) will require burning permits within State Responsibility Areas of Tuolumne County, Calaveras County, Eastern Stanislaus County and Eastern San Joaquin County. Burn hours will not be restricted; however, a transition to […]
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Lodi, CA…From the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office…”Shortly after 6 pm, our office received a report of an airplane that had crashed in Lodi, near the area of Peltier Rd and Dustin Rd, in a field. The plane is a small Cessna, occupied by only the pilot. The pilot, a 50 yr-old male, reports having […]
Ione, CA…Traffic Update….Probable DUI Into Backyard on Quail Hill Ct. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00237 Type: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj Location: 4151 Quail Hill Ct Loc Desc: NEAR – XS CAMANCHE PKWY Lat/Lon: 38.242681 -120.949618 Detail Information 4:16 PM 6 [22] [Rotation Request Comment] **** 1039 FINCHS TOW 209-274-2266 **** 4:15 PM 5 […]
San Andreas, CA…CALFIRE, in cooperation with Sierra Pacific Industries, will conduct a prescribed burn to reduce forest fuels along Winton Road just east of the community of West Point near Lily Valley Circle. The prescribed burn will begin Wednesday, April 29th, and conclude on May 1st. This burn project is part of the Winton- Schaads […]
Valley Springs, CA…From Calaveras Consolated Fire…”Calaveras Consolidated Firefighters, CHP, and American Legion Ambulance responded to a vehicle accident today between Vista Delago and the golf course on Highway 26. Three people were able to walk away from this accident. The truck barely missed the propane tank and came to rest on the golf course practice […]
Copperopolis, CA…On April 25, 2020, at approximately 1752 hours, Brechtel was riding his Harley Davidson northbound on O’Byrnes Ferry Road south of Duchess Drive. Mason was driving her Chevrolet southbound on O’Byrnes Ferry Road south of Duchess Drive. Brechtel allowed his motorcycle to cross the double yellow lines into the southbound lane, and he collided […]
Copperopolis, CA…Traffic Update….Broken Down Vehicle Blocking Lane on Hwy 4 near Sr4 / Telegraph Ct Incident: 00108 Type: Traffic Hazard Location: Sr4 / Telegraph Ct Loc Desc: EB Lat/Lon: 37.939969 -120.753310 Detail Information 10:58 AM 1 [1] 1126/1125 EB LN Unit Information 10:59 AM 1 Unit Assigned
Angels Camp, CA…Stop and say hi and top off your tanks today! Angels Trading Post has everything you need to keep you Hopping when you visit our area. Great Prices on Gas, Drinks, Sodas, Java City Coffees and more. They also have great prices on tobacco products. Stop by and see the Singh’s today at […]
Sacramento, CA…The California Department of Motor Vehicles today announced it is waiving late fees and penalties for vehicle registration, extending expiring identification cards, temporary operating permits and motor carrier permits. With authority granted under today’s executive order signed by Governor Gavin Newsom, the DMV is: • Waiving late fees and penalties for vehicle registration renewals due between […]
Sonora, CA…From the Sonora Police Department…”Between 3:30 and 6:00 a.m. this morning, our officers, along with the Fire Department and tow services, worked to clear a high-centered big rig on Highway 49 near Pesce Way. The driver of the big rig pulled over so he could walk to AM/PM to get a drink, but when […]
San Andreas, CA…Traffic Update….Possible Injury Collision Near Sr12 / Lime Creek Rd. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00094 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr12 / Lime Creek Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.197315 -120.800793 Detail Information 10:19 AM 2 [6] 1039 49-1 CPS ENRT // 49-2 ALSO ENRT 10:18 AM 1 [5] 1039 CALA […]
West Point, CA…Traffic Update….Traffic Update….Deceased Male in Roadway Female Laying on Side of Road Near Winton Rd / Lily Gap Rd. Our prayers for those involved and had to respond. Incident: 00264 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Winton Rd / Lily Gap Rd Loc Desc: NEAR WILSON LAKE Lat/Lon: 38.413492 -120.496726 Detail Information 5:37 PM […]
Sacramento, CA…Caltrans announced today a joint effort with the California Highway Patrol (CHP) and the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) to urge drivers in the state to slow down given a recent 87% increase in citations for speeding in excess of 100 mph that coincides with decreased traffic volumes during the COVID-19 pandemic. From […]
San Andreas, CA…Training for CAL FIRE Heavy Equipment Operators began yesterday within the 500 acre New Hogan VMP (Calaveras County) and will continue through May 8th. This feild training is essential for the operators and also will provided need community protection to the community of Rancho Calaveras.. California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL […]
Mokelumne Hill, CA…Traffic Update….Vehicle Off Roadway Into Bushes Near SR49 / Center St. Possible injuries, please use caution in the area… Incident: 00067 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: SR49 / Center St Loc Desc: NB SR49 JNO WENDALLS REST Lat/Lon: 38.297347 -120.719457 Detail Information 9:41 AM 7 [9] CAL FIRE COPIES 9:41 AM 6 [7] […]
Plymouth, CA…Traffic Update….Porsche Boxster vs Cyclist Near Fiddletown Rd / Burke Dr Incident: 00238 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Fiddletown Rd / Burke Dr Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.482495 -120.829467 Detail Information 4:18 PM 2 [5] VEH IS STILL 1097 // RP GOING TO STAY 1097 WITH DRIVER OF THE VEH 4:16 PM 1 [1] RED […]
San Andreas, CA…A little over one week remains for “Open Burning” in the CAL FIRE Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit. CAL FIRE burn permits will be required May 1. Take advantage of this time by continuing to work on your homes defensible space. When burning yard debris during this time, TCU reminds residents that “Open Burning” still requires […]
