Kennedy Meadows, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has removed the winter snow, cleared the debris, made necessary repairs and opened State Route 108 (SR-108)/Sonora Pass at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 30, 2019. Caltrans manages three trans-Sierra passes in the Central Sierra that are closed during winter and generally open in spring: Ebbetts Pass/ […]
Bear Valley, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has removed the winter snow, cleared the debris, made necessary repairs and opened State Route 4 (SR4)/Ebbetts Pass National Scenic Byway at noon on Thursday, May 30, 2019. Caltrans manages three trans-Sierra passes in the Central Sierra that are closed during winter and generally open in spring: […]
Arnold, CA…Traffic Update….Jeep vs Toyota Near Sr4 / Pine Dr Incident: 00139 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Sr4 / Pine Dr Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.253012 -120.355228 Detail Information 11:24 AM 4 [5] [Appended, 11:24:58] [2] GLD JEEP CHERK VS SIL TOYT RAV 4 11:24 AM 3 [2] NEG 1125 11:24 AM 2 [4] [Appended, 11:24:58] […]
Tuolumne, CA…Traffic Update….Collision Near Tuolumne Rd N / Cherry Valley Blvd Incident: 00085 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Tuolumne Rd N / Cherry Valley Blvd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.965487 -120.239610 Detail Information 9:28 AM 2 [2] [Rotation Request Comment] 1039 VIC 209-532-4523*** 9:27 AM 1 [1] A61-003 1185 FOR TOYT COA Unit Information 9:10 AM […]
Copperopolis, CA…On May 29, 2019, at about 7:07 AM Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office was notified of a vehicle on fire near the intersection of Lower Telegraph RD and Hwy 4. Fire personnel and Calaveras County Deputies were dispatched to the scene. Once the fire was extinguished a body was located inside the vehicle. Investigators were […]
Yosemite, CA….Are you fire ready? Defensible space inspections will begin in the park on June 10th. Creating defensible space is essential to improve your home’s chance of surviving a wildfire. It is the buffer you create between a building on your property and the grass, trees, shrubs, or any wildland area that surround it. This […]
San Andreas, CA…The CAL FIRE Tuolumne – Calaveras Unit will be conducting a prescribed fire project in the Salt Springs Valley between Copperopolis and Valley Springs on Thursday, May 30, 2019. The project encompasses 280 acres of grassland. The intent of the project is to reduce the amount of Medusahead Grass, a noxious weed, and […]
Copperopolis, CA…Traffic Update…..Hwy 4 Temporarily Closed Due to Police Activity From Milton Road to Horseshoe Road. No Estimated Time of Reopening according to CHP San Andreas
Rail Road Flat, CA…This scheduled road closure of North Railroad Flat Road from Independence Road to Blue Mountain Road is taking place under a utility encroachment permit with Volcano Telephone to underground the existing aerial facilities. Emergency vehicles and residents who live in the construction area with be granted access as needed. State Route 26 […]
Jackson, CA…Female driver, with 2 yr old daughter were westbound SR-88 at Argonaut Lane. Driver had a medical condition and lost control of her vehicle, striking a sign and shearing a fire hydrant. The vehicle overturned and came to rest next to Linda Vista Motel. The 2 yr old was in a child seat, but […]
Sonora, CA…The latest Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Deputies Activity Logs are enclosed… Media Bulletin (Sunday, May 26, 2019) 00:20 VERBAL DISPUTE 1905260001 Occurred at Black Oak Casino on Tuolumne Rd N. , in Tuolumne. Guest was in a 415 with a group of people, officers intervened and now he is being hostile towards officers. will be […]
Jackson, CA…Traffic Update….Overturned Vehicle Collision Near Sr49 / Argonaut Ln. Incident: 00079 Type: Trfc Collision-Minor Inj Location: Sr49 / Argonaut Ln Loc Desc: IFO JOHNS PIT STOP Lat/Lon: 38.365717 -120.789143 Detail Information 9:25 AM 9 [21] [CHP] has closed their incident [190529SA00331] 9:24 AM 8 [19] ****STKN CC REQ SSAC UNIT TO GO BY UCD […]
Copperopolis, CA…Traffic & Fire Update….Grass Fire Reported Near Sr4 / Telegraph Ct Incident: 00060 Type: Report of Fire Location: Sr4 / Telegraph Ct Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.939969 -120.753310 Detail Information 7:27 AM 4 [6] CAL FIRE WIL CB AND ADV IF RESPONSIBLE IS 1097 – OR VEH 1124 7:25 AM 3 [5] PER SO // […]
Tuolumne County, CA…Drainage Project to Provide Safer, More Comfortable Ride for Tourists, Residents and Big Rigs. Next week, Caltrans will begin work to replace four culverts on rural State Route 108 in the Sierra Nevada. The $731,000 project is funded through Senate Bill 1 (SB 1), the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017. The […]
Arnold, CA…Traffic Update….Vehicle Fire Near Snowshoe Brewing Company on Hwy 4. Incident: 00226 Type: Car Fire Location: 2050 Sr4 Loc Desc: IFO SNOWSHOE BREWING CO Lat/Lon: 38.206844 -120.368867 Detail Information 3:13 PM 7 [15] [Notification] [CHP]-RP LINE 7 BACK LL– NEG FLAMES, VEH IS SMOKING HEAVILY POSS HIT A DITCH PRIOR TO [Shared] 3:10 PM […]
Copperopolis, CA…Traffic Update…..Collision Near Copper Cove Dr / Little John Rd Incident: 00131 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Copper Cove Dr / Little John Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.931783 -120.643054 Detail Information 11:20 AM 2 [3] CORR // WILL BE MOVING VEH OO RDWY 11:20 AM 1 [2] JEEP 1125 – DOES NOT THINK CAN […]
Arnold, CA…Your May 26th Chain Controls Update for Hwys 88, 4, 108 & 120. Temps are running a bit colder with corresponding lower snow levels than were forwcast last night. Details are below… SR 4 [IN THE CENTRAL CALIFORNIA AREA] IS CLOSED FROM THE EAST END OF LAKE ALPINE TO THE JCT OF SR 89 […]
Jackson, CA…On the morning of the 23rd a Pioneer Man was heading south on Hwy 49 in his Honda and a Modesto man was heading northbound in his Chevy Malibu. The Modesto man looked down to adjust his radio and took his eyes off the road for a few seconds. That was enough for his […]
Pine Grove, CA…Traffic Update…Possible Injury Collision After Reckless Driving on Ponderosa Way Incident: 00485 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: 14045 Ponderosa Way Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.410630 -120.678225 Detail Information 9:18 PM 1 [2] WAS 23103 PRIOR TO TC Unit Information 9:20 PM 1 Unit Assigned
Avery, CA…Traffic Update….Injury Collision on Avery Sheep Ranch Road. At Timber Trails Campground… Incident: 00482 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: 1071 Avery Sheep Ranch Rd Loc Desc: TIMBER TRAILS Lat/Lon: 38.193380 -120.437842 Detail Information 9:12 PM 1 [9] [Appended, 21:14:41] [5] TRANS TO CAL SO FOR 1141 Unit Information 9:14 PM 4 Unit Assigned 9:33 […]
Valley Springs, CA…Traffic Update….Major Injury Vehicle vs Motorcycle Collision Near Daphne St / Chestnut St Incident: 00228 Type: Trfc Collision-Major Inj Location: Daphne St / Chestnut St Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.192901 -120.829226 Detail Information 3:34 PM 6 [15] [Notification] [CHP]-Problem changed from 1110-Take a Report to 1180-Trfc Collision-Major Inj by CHP 2:36 PM 5 [8] […]
San Andreas, CA….The public right-of-way is a unique public resource held in trust for the benefit of the public. This resource requires proper management to maximize its efficiency and longevity. As stewards of this public facility, Public Works constantly balances meager resources to forestall the deterioration of our roadways and recognize that deteriorated roads lead […]
Valley Springs, CA…Traffic Update….Pontiac vs Parked Car & House. Driver Out of Vehicle But Bleeding. Incident: 00245 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Baldwin St / Garner Pl Loc Desc: 6868 BALDWIN Lat/Lon: 38.118151 -120.860896 Detail Information 9:02 PM 7 [15] [Notification] [CHP]-1039 SAM BERRI ETA SHOULD BE LESS THAN 10 8:59 PM 6 [14] B49-010 […]
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 […]
Alpine County – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has removed the snow and cleared the debris from Monitor Pass on State Route 89 (SR-89), and is scheduled to open the highway at 8:00 a.m. on Friday, May 24, 2019. The route was temporarily closed on May 16, 2019, prior to a series of heavy […]
Murphys, CA…Last Weekend EPFD responded to a structure fire on the corner of Cedar Vista and Highway 4, with a report of a person still inside. Units arrived on scene and confirmed that there was no rescue needed, all occupants were out. The fire was challenging do to the roof construction over a manufactured home […]