Munich, Germany…Eventful second half of the year contributes to high overall loss figure of US$ 160bn. Half of these losses were insured. Loss burden for insurers substantially higher than the long-term average. Notably, there are clear indications of the influence that man-made climate change has had on devastating wildfires in California, which, like last year, […]
Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom has tasked California Government Operations Agency Secretary Marybel Batjer, one of the most accomplished management experts in state government, to lead a comprehensive modernization and reinvention of the troubled California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and make recommendations for new long-term leadership and reform at DMV – with an emphasis on […]
Colfax, CA…After touring a high-risk fire area with his top emergency management team, Governor Newsom signed two executive actions to enhance disaster preparedness and resilience. Following years of decreases in management of California federal forestlands, Governor Newsom is joining Western State Governors in calling on the White House to double its investment in managing federal […]
Arnold, CA…Caltrans is reporting that they have closed Hwy 88 near Carson Spur for avalanche control. Chain Controls are also in effect on most mountain Hwys. Details are below… SR 4 [IN THE CENTRAL CALIFORNIA AREA] IS CLOSED FROM 0.5 MI EAST OF THE JCT OF SR 207 /MT REBA TURNOFF/ TO THE JCT OF […]
Arnold, CA…Traffic Update….Vehicle Removal Underway Near Hwy 4 & Upper Moran Incident: 00062 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Sr4 / Moran Rd Loc Desc: JEO ARNOLD Lat/Lon: 38.264970 -120.333721 Detail Information 8:16 AM 6 [17] [Notification] [CHP]-PER SAM BERRI – REQ’NG CHP TO PULL UP TO VEH [Shared] 8:09 AM 5 [15] A49-002 ONLY VEH […]
Bear Valley, CA…The National Weather Service Sacramento is forecasting a busy weather week for our area along the West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada. Today Rain and snow. Breezy. Highs 23 to 38 higher elevations…36 to 45 lower elevations. Snow accumulation of 4 to 10 inches. Snow level 3500 feet. Prevailing south winds 5 to 15 […]
Tuolumne, CA…Traffic Update….Collision Near Tuolumne Rd N / Carter Rd Incident: 00131 Type: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj Location: Tuolumne Rd N / Carter Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.971629 -120.236783 Detail Information 10:50 AM 2 [3] TRIBAL SECURITY SENDING TRIBAL FIRE 10:50 AM 1 [2] 1125 Unit Information 10:53 AM 5 Unit Assigned 10:53 AM 4 Unit […]
Valley Springs, CA…Traffic Update….Vehicle in Field on Its’ Roof Near Sr26 / Farris Dr Incident: 00299 Type: Trfc Collision-Minor Inj Location: Sr26 / Farris Dr Loc Desc: IFO 3034 SR 26 Lat/Lon: 38.150102 -120.858128 Detail Information 6:49 PM 6 [11] [Notification] [CHP]-Problem changed from 1179-Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt to 1181-Trfc Collision-Minor Inj by CHP [Shared] 6:18 […]
Bear Valley, CA…The local snowmobile community has pitched in to clean up the snow play areas of debris, garbage and waste left behind. We thank you for visiting our area to play and recreate but please clean up after yourselves. Even during a government shutdown locals will keep our area clean but they do wish […]
Rail Road Flat, CA…On January 3, at approximately 1341 hours, the Stockton Communications Center received a call of a traffic collision involving a overturned pickup truck on Railroad Flat Road, near Swiss Ranch Road in the Mountain Ranch area. Officers from the California Highway Patrol (CHP) San Andreas Area Office responded to the scene and […]
Lake Alpine, CA…Woodman was operating a rental snowmobile westbound on SR-4, west of Hermit Valley, on a groomed snowmobile trail. She had a 14-year-old male passenger, and was riding in tandem with another snowmobiler in front of her. The snowmobile operator riding in front of her slowed to check on a stopped snowmobile on the […]
CALAVERAS COUNTY – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform intermittent full closures on eastbound and westbound State Route 26 at Quail Lakes Road to perform an aerial crossing over the highway. Motorists are advised to be alert for temporary closures on Wednesday, January 10, 2019, and Thursday, January 10, 2019, from 7:00 a.m. […]
Bear Valley, CA…Traffic Update….Major Injury Snowmobile Collision & Possible Second One in Bear Valley Area. Incident: 00181 Type: Trfc Collision-Major Inj Location: Bear Valley Loc Desc: SNO PARK END OF SR4 Lat/Lon: 0:0 Detail Information 4:04 PM 3 [5] B49-005 VICT BEING TRANSPORT BACK TO SNOW PARK — 49-5 1023’G 4:03 PM 2 [4] [Notification] […]
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 […]
Arnold, CA…Arnold SIR (Sons in Retirement), Branch 152, will hold its Monthly Luncheon Meeting on Tuesday, January 15 , 2019 at 11:00 am, in Snow Flake Lodge at the Blue Lake Springs Homeowners Association, 335 Blue Lake Springs Dr., Arnold, CA. Our speaker this month will be Ebbetts Pass Fire Protection District Chief, Mike Johnson. […]
Twain Harte, CA…Traffic Update….Vehicle vs Deer Near Twain Harte on Hwy 108 Incident: 00101 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Sr108 / Twain Harte Loc Desc: BTWN 1ST AND 2ND TWAIN HARTE EXIT Lat/Lon: 38.039236 -120.217612 Detail Information 9:08 AM 3 [3] DEER INJURED 1125 9:08 AM 2 [2] RPS VEH AND SIL SD IN THE […]
Yosemite, CA…Yosemite National Park remains open, however there will be limited access to the park along the Highway 41 corridor from the South Entrance to the Badger Pass Road during the hours of highest visitation due to continuing issues with human waste and resource damage. Park Rangers will staff a check point at the South […]
Sonora, CA….Traffic Update….Vehicle vs Cow Near Campo Seco Rd / Lime Kiln Rd Incident: 00062 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Campo Seco Rd / Lime Kiln Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.966554 -120.378408 Detail Information 6:55 AM 3 [4] RP REQ 1110 FOR HIS VEH 6:54 AM 2 [3] RP WENT TO WORK AT MOCASSIN POWER […]
Martell, CA…Traffic Update….Vehicle vs Power Poles, Two Poles Down Near Ridge Rd / SR88 Incident: 00073 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Ridge Rd / SR88 Loc Desc: LOWER RIDGE OFF SR88 Lat/Lon: 38.359742 -120.821180 Detail Information 11:23 AM 14 [30] [Notification] [CHP]-Problem changed from 1183-Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj to 1182-Trfc Collision-No Inj [Shared] 11:23 AM 13 […]
Groveland, CA…Traffic Update….Rabid Coyote Approaching Vehicles Near Sr120 / Hardin Flat Rd Incident: 00389 Type: Animal Hazard Location: Sr120 / Hardin Flat Rd Loc Desc: NEAR RUSH CREEK LODGE Lat/Lon: 37.814152 -119.879909 Detail Information 4:24 PM 4 [8] 1039 TUOL SO – THEY WILL CALL F and G 4:23 PM 3 [6] VEHS ARE STOPPING […]
