Fire Update….The Olive Fire Stopped at 1/2 Acre

Fire Update….The Olive Fire Stopped at 1/2 Acre

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 National Park Announces Tioga Road To Open to Unrestricted Vehicular Traffic on Monday, July 1

Yosemite National Park Announces Tioga Road To Open to Unrestricted Vehicular Traffic on Monday, July 1

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 […]

The Hopper Connects You to Calaveras’s Wine Country & More

The Hopper Connects You to Calaveras’s Wine Country & More

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 […]

Arson Arrest in Woodward Reservoir Fire

Arson Arrest in Woodward Reservoir Fire

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 […]

Traffic Update….Old Priest Grade Temporarily Closed Due to Head On Collision

Traffic Update….Old Priest Grade Temporarily Closed Due to Head On Collision

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 […]

Caltrans District 10 Road Repair & Construction Schedule Through July 6th

Caltrans District 10 Road Repair & Construction Schedule Through July 6th

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 […]

BLM Mother Lode Field Office Has Initiated Seasonal Fire Restrictions

BLM Mother Lode Field Office Has Initiated Seasonal Fire Restrictions

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 […]

Update on Overturned Trailer Traffic Collision That Snarled Traffic This Morning

Update on Overturned Trailer Traffic Collision That Snarled Traffic This Morning

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 […]

Traffic Update….Rollover Big Rig Multi Vehicle Collision Near Hwy 108 & Peaceful Oak..(Update Roadway Closed Until 11am)

Traffic Update….Rollover Big Rig Multi Vehicle Collision Near Hwy 108 & Peaceful Oak..(Update Roadway Closed Until 11am)

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 […]

Traffic Update…..Possible Injury Collision Near Sr108 / Snowwhite Ridge Dr.

Traffic Update…..Possible Injury Collision Near Sr108 / Snowwhite Ridge Dr.

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 […]

PG&E Hosting Informational Webinar for Community Wildfire Safety Program

PG&E Hosting Informational Webinar for  Community Wildfire Safety Program

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 […]

PG&E Encourages Customers to Update Their Contact Information, So They Can be Prepared for Public Safety Power Shutoffs

PG&E Encourages Customers to Update Their Contact Information, So They Can be Prepared for Public Safety Power Shutoffs

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 […]

Pioneer Electric Can Have You Powered Up For Any Occasion

Pioneer Electric Can Have You Powered Up For Any Occasion

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 […]

Traffic Update….Gravel Truck Blocking Lanes Near Sr108 / Obyrnes Ferry Rd

Traffic Update….Gravel Truck Blocking Lanes Near Sr108 / Obyrnes Ferry Rd

Jamestown, CA…Traffic Update….Gravel Truck Blocking Lanes Near Sr108 / Obyrnes Ferry Rd Incident: 00062 Type: Traffic Hazard Location: Sr108 / Obyrnes Ferry Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.885417 -120.499140 Detail Information 7:35 AM 6 [10] [Rotation Request Comment] 1039 VICS TOW 209-532-4523 7:32 AM 5 [5] A61-001 1125 I/S REQ ADDTL UNIT 7:32 AM 4 [4] […]

RCRC Board of Directors Creates Homeowners Insurance Ad Hoc Committee

RCRC Board of Directors Creates Homeowners Insurance Ad Hoc Committee

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 Fire Protection District Looking for Stolen Uniform

Murphys Fire Protection District Looking for Stolen Uniform

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 […]

Traffic Update….Possible Injury Collision Near Buchanan Rd / Carter St..(Update Major Injury)

Traffic Update….Possible Injury Collision Near Buchanan Rd / Carter St..(Update Major Injury)

Tuolumne, CA…Traffic Update….Possible Injury Collision Near Buchanan Rd / Carter St Incident: 00314 Type: Trfc Collision-Major Inj Location: Buchanan Rd / Canyon Dr Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.972626 -120.225288 Detail Information 8:13 PM 11 [36] 1039 61-3 OIC// PACTCHED HIM THROUGH TO 48-S4 4:20 PM 10 [26] [Notification] [CHP]-Problem changed from 1179-Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt to 1180-Trfc […]

Traffic & Fire Update….Vegetation Fire Reported in Hogan Dam Road Area (Update…20-25 Acres & Making Progress))

Traffic & Fire Update….Vegetation Fire Reported in Hogan Dam Road Area (Update…20-25 Acres & Making Progress))

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 […]

Traffic Update….Collision Near Sr108 / Leland Meadow Rd

Traffic Update….Collision Near Sr108 / Leland Meadow Rd

Strawberry, CA…Traffic Update….Collision Near Sr108 / Leland Meadow Rd Incident: 00264 Type: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj Location: Sr108 / Leland Meadow Rd Loc Desc: 4 MI EAST/ CASCADE CAMPGROUND Lat/Lon: 38.221609 -119.998008 Detail Information 2:18 PM 2 [3] [Notification] [CHP]-PER ANOTHER CALLER– THERE IS A WHI ADUI SD ON RHS — EVERYONE OO VEH 2:17 PM […]

Traffic Update….Vehicle on Its Side Near SR108 / Forest Rte-5N28

Traffic Update….Vehicle on Its Side Near SR108 / Forest Rte-5N28

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 […]

Traffic & Fire Update…..Vegetation Fire Near Hwy 12 & Burson Road. (Update…Forward Progress Stopped at 35 Acres)

Traffic & Fire Update…..Vegetation Fire Near Hwy 12 & Burson Road.  (Update…Forward Progress Stopped at 35 Acres)

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 […]

Update from the Governor on Wildfire Prevention, Wildfire Damages & More

Update from the Governor on Wildfire Prevention, Wildfire Damages & More

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 […]

The Hopper Connects You to Calaveras’s Wine Country & More

The Hopper Connects You to Calaveras’s Wine Country & More

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 […]