Arnold, CA…Calaveras County Public Works Department received messaging that Moran Road in Arnold is now open.If you have any questions or need to report urgent road related issues, please call Calaveras County Public Works Department at (209) 754-6401, during regular business hours (Monday through Friday, 8 am to 4 pm). After regular business hours, please […]
Plymouth, CA…On February 24th at 10:00 a.m., the new Acorn Ridge Casino will officially open its doors in Plymouth, California. With opening day excitement expected, we anticipate a significant increase in traffic throughout the area. Motorists traveling on State Route 16 and State Route 49 should plan ahead, allow extra travel time, and remain alert […]
Copperopolis, CA…Traffic Update….Toyota 20 ft off Embankment Near Sr4 / Rock Creek Rd. Incident: 0208 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Sr4 / Rock Creek Rd Loc Desc: SR4 AT OBYRNES FERRY Lat/Lon: 37.983367 -120.645401 Detail Information 6:02 PM 3 [9] [Rotation Request Comment] 1039 SAM BERRI 209-728-3931 [Shared] 5:59 PM 2 [6] B49-040 1185 TOYT […]
San Andreas, CA…Traffic Update….Possible Injury Collision Near Sr12 / Central Hill Rd Incident: 0119 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr12 / Central Hill Rd Loc Desc: EB NEAR ENTRANCE TO BRISKY HILL Lat/Lon: 38.202006 -120.723010 Detail Information 1:28 PM 6 [22] LE / WAS LL W/ MACH ONE TOW INQ INVLD SAID 1022 1185 [Shared] […]
San Andreas, CA…Calaveras County Office of Emergency Services and Public Works Department have sand available at the following locations. Please limit the number of sandbags to 10 per resident and remember to bring your own shovel. Murphys Fire Station, 37 Jones St. Vista Del Lago Cul-de-sac near Valley Springs Dental, 313 Vista Del Lago Mangili […]
Arnold, CA…As we move out of the most critical phase of this recent winter storm, operations across Calaveras County are transitioning from full-scale rescue and task force missions into sustained recovery efforts. From the onset of the storm, first responders, Public Works crews, utility partners, and fire personnel worked around the clock to reach stranded […]
Arnold, CA…As of this morning PG&E’s outage map is looking like patchwork instead of a heavy wool blanket. Yes, there are still several thousand people without power including the largest block here in Arnold which was hit the hardest of any storm cycle we remember in the last 20 years. Especially in regards to downed […]
Colma, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom, alongside state and community leaders, today signed AB/SB 117, authorizing the California State Transportation Agency (CalSTA) to loan $590 million to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) from the Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program (TIRCP). The Bay Area Transit Loans measure will support and stabilize Bay Area transit services as the […]
Copperopolis, CA…Traffic Update….Collision Near Copper Cove Dr / Little John Rd Incident: 0171 Type: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj Location: Copper Cove Dr / Little John Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.931783 -120.643054 Detail Information 4:31 PM 3 [5] 1039 CAL SO 4:29 PM 2 [3] ** ROLLED UP ON TC 4:27 PM 1 [1] DEPUTY ROLLED ON […]
Arnold, CA…Please be advised Calaveras County Public Works has issued a complete road closure of Moran Road from Love Creek Road to Lightning Lane due to tree clearing efforts. The road will be reopened as soon as possible. Please use local detour routes to avoid the impacted area. If you have any questions or need […]
San Andreas, CA…Calaveras County continues to experience serious impacts from the ongoing winter storm. Conditions along the Highway 4 corridor remain unpredictable. Power outages extend from just above Murphys through Arnold and past Dorrington, and many roads are still blocked by heavy snow, ice, downed trees, and power lines. According to the PG&E website, as […]
Arnold, CA…Whew…the great dig out has begun! Underneath the pile to the left is a Subaru with a tree stuck into the back seat and another portion of a tree stuck into the hood for good measure. Stakes through the heart for sure. Thankfully it was the only vehicle in the family with full coverage […]
Arnold, CA…At Cypress Point to Blue Lake Springs. Calaveras County Public Works Department received notification that PG&E has temporarily closed Meadow Dr., Arnold from Cypress Point to Blue Lake Springs due to an emergency hazard involving power lines being down. For public safety, the road will remain closed for several hours while emergency crews perform […]
Arnold, CA…This highway information is the latest reported by Caltrans as of Wednesday, February 18th, 2026 at 09:13 AM. SR 4 [IN THE CENTRAL CALIFORNIA AREA] Is closed 1 mi east of Camp Connell (Calaveras Co) – Due to snow – Motorists are advised to use an alternate route Is closed from 0.6 mi […]
Arnold, CA…The latest storm waves have produced the worst conditions since 2017 according to one fire chief we spoke with. Needless to say it is a mess out there. When out this afternoon we watched several trees come down right in front of us and later in the evening an over 12″ diameter tree came […]
Arnold, CA…From just above Angels Camp to Big Trees most are in the dark. Estimated restoration time To be determined. Crews are currently responding to emergencies due to storm damage. Once the extreme weather has passed, crews will begin repairs. We will provide you with an update as soon as we know more. Learn more […]
Arnold, CA…This highway information is the latest reported by Caltrans as of Tuesday, February 17th, 2026 at 09:34 AM. SR 4 [IN THE CENTRAL CALIFORNIA AREA] Is closed from 0.6 mi east of Lake Alpine to 7.2 mi west of the Jct of SR 89 /Ebbetts Pass/ (Alpine Co) – For the winter – Motorists […]
Arnold, CA…Estimated Restoral Time for 3,526 Powerless Souls (At Least from PG&E) is Today at 4pm! Estimated restoration time 2/16/2026 | 4:00 PM PST Cause This is an unplanned outage. Our crew shut off power to make an urgent repair safely. Outage restoration tracker Outage reported to PG&E 2/15/2026 | 11:54 PM PST Inspections and […]
Arnold, CA…Today, Heavy rain and snow. Highs 27 to 42 higher elevations… 37 to 47 lower elevations. Little or no snow accumulation lower elevations…10 to 16 inches higher elevations. Snow level 5500 feet. Prevailing south winds up to 15 mph. Gusts up to 25 mph increasing to 40 mph in the afternoon. Over ridges… Prevailing […]
Murphys, CA…Traffic Update….Head on Collision Near Sr4 / Apple Blossom Dr Incident: 0092 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr4 / Apple Blossom Dr Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.144040 -120.450533 Detail Information 11:24 AM 10 [23] [Rotation Request Comment] 1039 — SAM BERRI TOW 209-728-3931 [Shared] 11:18 AM 9 [12] 1039 CALSO [Shared] 11:18 AM 8 [11] […]
Copperopolis, CA…The Annual Copper Valley Circuit Race (A Bicycle Race) will be held on Sunday, February 22, 2026, in Calaveras County, from 8:00 AM to 3:45 PM.Impacted roadways in Calaveras County include: Little John Road from Reeds Turnpike to ½ mile north of Quiver Road. Please observe all traffic control signs and the instructions of […]
Chinese Camp, CA…Traffic Update….Overturned Vehicle Collision, Hwy 120 in Chinese Camp. Incident: 0059 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Sr120 W Sr49 N Con / Sr120 Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.874396 -120.434077 Detail Information 9:35 AM 9 [22] 1039 3A CALL #21531271 VICS TOW [Shared] 9:31 AM 8 [20] [Notification] [CHP]-Problem changed from 1179-Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt to […]
Los Angeles, CA…Today, the Swalwell for Governor campaign announced the California Professional Firefighters (CPF) has endorsed his candidacy, delivering a major boost to a campaign that has been steadily building a network of support across the state. CPF Represents 38,000 Professional Firefighters and Emergency Medical Service Personnel; Says Swalwell Will Fight for Those Keeping Our […]
Rail Road Flat, CA…Traffic Update….Vehicle Off Roadway Collision Near N Railroad Flat Rd / Independence Rd Traffic Update….Vehicle Off Roadway Collision Near N Railroad Flat Rd / Independence Rd Incident: 0053 Type: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj Location: N Railroad Flat Rd / Independence Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.348901 -120.513350 Detail Information 7:24 AM 2 [3] DOOR […]
Volcano, CA…Traffic Update….Possible Injury Collision near Rams Horn Grade / Shake Ridge Rd. Incident: 0253 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Rams Horn Grade / Shake Ridge Rd Loc Desc: SB JSO Lat/Lon: 38.473324 -120.625996 Detail Information 6:46 PM 1 [4] AMASO STARTING FIRE AND MEDICS Unit Information 6:55 PM 5 Unit Enroute 6:55 PM 4 […]
Jackson, CA…Traffic Update….Collision on Hwy 49 Near Middle Bar Road Incident: 0076 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Sr49 / Middle Bar Rd Loc Desc: JNO Lat/Lon: 38.332007 -120.753099 Detail Information 10:15 AM 7 [19] UPCOUNTRY – 5 MIN ETA [Shared] 9:51 AM 6 [18] [Rotation Request Comment] 1039 UP COUNTRY 209 295 7885———— [Shared] 9:44 […]
Volcano, CA…Traffic Update….Possible Injury Collision Near Rams Horn Grade / Shake Ridge Rd Incident: 0036 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Rams Horn Grade / Shake Ridge Rd Loc Desc: JSO Lat/Lon: 38.473324 -120.625996 Detail Information 7:24 AM 4 [6] [Rotation Request Comment] *** 1039 UP COUNTRY 209-689-8852 *** 7:22 AM 3 [5] 94-S3 S3 START […]
Campo Seco, CA…Traffic & Sheep Update….30 Sheep Close to Roadway near Chile Camp Rd / Camanche Pkwy S. Incident: 0163 Type: Live or Dead Animal Location: Chile Camp Rd / Camanche Pkwy S Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.204256 -120.880073 Detail Information 2:29 PM 1 [1] 30 SHEEP NEAR THE RDWY Unit Information 2:40 PM 3 Unit […]
San Andreas – The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) will conduct a prescribed burn on the Whittle VMP site in Calaveras County on Wednesday, February 4, 2026. The primary purpose of the prescribed burn is to reduce hazardous fuel located around Fowler Peak Lookout, communication towers, and surrounding infrastructure on top […]
Arnold, CA…California State Parks, in cooperation with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE), plan to conduct prescribed burning at Calaveras Big Trees State Park starting this week of Feb. 2, 2026. Map showing segment 2 is planned for prescribed burns the week of Feb. 2, 2026. Segment 1 has not been […]
