Arnold, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform road construction including tree removal of dead and dying trees on eastbound and westbound State Route 4 (SR-4) from the Arnold Byway to the Calaveras/Alpine county line. Work will occur as follows: One-way traffic control will be in effect on eastbound and westbound SR-4 from upper […]
Washington, DC…I am deeply sorry for the tragic loss of this young man, Braden Varney. To his wife and children go my deepest sympathy. To his fellow Cal Fire heroes, please know as you mourn your colleague, we appreciate all you do to keep us safe.
El Portal, CA…It is with deep sadness that CAL FIRE can confirm that this morning while battling the Ferguson Fire on the Sierra National Forest, CAL FIRE Heavy Fire Equipment Operator Braden Varney from the CAL FIRE Madera-Mariposa-Merced Unit was tragically killed. He leaves behind a wife and two small children. Please join us in […]
Pine Grove, CA…Traffic Update….Hit & Run, Vehicle vs Pedestrian on Buckhorn Ridge Road Incident: 00448 Type: Hit and Run w/Injuries Location: 26355 Buckhorn Ridge Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.444373 -120.536340 Detail Information 8:23 PM 1 [5] *** VEH VS PED Unit Information 8:24 PM 2 Unit Assigned 8:24 PM 1 Unit Enroute
Valley Springs, CA…Traffic Update….Major Injury Collision Near Daphne St / Myrtle St. Incident: 00434 Type: Trfc Collision-Major Inj Location: Daphne St / Myrtle St Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.193778 -120.828487 Detail Information 8:11 PM 4 [14] [Notification] [CHP]-Problem changed from 1179-Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt to 1180-Trfc Collision-Major Inj [Shared] 7:38 PM 3 [5] 1039 CAL SO 7:38 […]
Groveland, CA…The Lost Claim Campground on Groveland Ranger District will be closed to the public until July 20 due to a fire that ignited in the area July 12. The fire did not damage the campground’s infrastructure, but it was close enough that the area needs to be cleaned up before it will be ready […]
Jamestown, CA…Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Dept on July 10th..”The demolition of Rosalinda’s Gentlemen’s Club and Motel located along Hwy 108 in Jamestown began yesterday, four months after an undercover investigation culminating in a search warrant was conducted resulting in ten people being booked into the county jail. Crews arrived this morning to continue with efforts focused […]
Valley Springs, CA…Traffic Update…..Vehicle on the Rocks Near Pattison Way / Cheyanne Dr Incident: 00370 Type: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj Location: Pattison Way / Cheyanne Dr Loc Desc: NEAR ENTRANCE TO CHEYANNE RANCH Lat/Lon: 38.205437 -120.905142 Detail Information 9:00 PM 5 [14] [Rotation Request Comment] 1039 SAM BERRI 209 728 3931——– 9:00 PM 4 [13] 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 […]
Twain Harte, CA…Traffic Update….Vehicle vs Tree near Leisure Dr / Middle Camp Sugar Pine Rd Incident: 00388 Type: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj Location: Leisure Dr / Middle Camp Sugar Pine Rd Loc Desc: ACROSS FROM 23885 LEISURE Lat/Lon: 38.056628 -120.203470 Detail Information 6:56 PM 8 [25] B61-003 1148X FM FIRE STATION BACK TO SCENE BM 30846 […]
Buck Meadows, CA…From the Tuolumne Sheriff’s Dept…”Sheriff’s Deputies are responding to a reported fire in the Packyard Canyon area of Buck Meadows off of Hwy 120 in Groveland to assist the United States Forest Service. The fire is moving at a moderate rate of speed and is currently 2 acres in size. Nearby campground, “Lost […]
Arnold, CA…Traffic Update…Non-Injury Collision Near Dollar General on Hwy 4. Incident: 00166 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: 1641 Sr4 Loc Desc: NR DOLLAR GENERAL- ARNOLD Lat/Lon: 38.150995 -120.441648 Detail Information 12:31 PM 10 [22] 1039 3A – CALL# 35145 / SAM BERRI 12:12 PM 9 [20] 1039 3A CALL #34847 SAM BERRI 12:10 PM 8 […]
Valley Springs, CA…The Double Fire in the 4,000 Block of Double Springs Road. destroyed a home, displaced a family and Red Cross was called to assist the family. This was dispatched at 6:45PM as a structure fire with possible wildland involvement. Up on arrival of the first in engine it was discovered that there was […]
San Andreas, CA…Traffic Update….Fire Reported on Mountain Ranch Road Incident: 00391 Type: Report of Fire Location: 38�11’18.57n / 120�38’42w Loc Desc: MOUNTAIN RANCH / NR LIBRARY Lat/Lon: 38.188492 -120.644999 Detail Information 7:37 PM 1 [3] XFRD TO CAL FIRE Unit Information 7:41 PM 1 Unit Assigned
Angels Camp, CA…On July 1, 2018 at approximately 5:00 AM, a 2012 Chevrolet Equinox being driven by 55 year old Angels Camp resident, Jutta Larson, struck a pedestrian on South Main Street just north of Mayo Street. The pedestrian was identified as 60 year old Angels Camp resident, Jon VanWey. For unknown reasons, VanWey was […]
Arnold, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform road construction including tree removal of dead and dying trees on eastbound and westbound State Route 4 (SR-4) from Upper Moran Road to the Calaveras/Alpine county line. Work will occur as follows: One-way traffic control will be in effect on eastbound and westbound SR-4 from Upper […]
Murphys, CA….Traffic Update….Possible Injury Collision on Skunk Ranch Road Incident: 00113 Type: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj Location: 3224 Skunk Ranch Rd Loc Desc: JUST PAST THIS ADDRESS Lat/Lon: 38.135666 -120.400727 Detail Information NO DETAILS Unit Information 8:35 AM 3 Unit Assigned 8:35 AM 2 Unit Enroute
Angels Camp, CA…Traffic & Fire Update….Firefighters Working Houseboat Fire on New Melones in the Glory Hole area. It was reported as fully involved and a few yards off shore. More to follow…
Long Barn, CA…Traffic Update…Bovines Heading for High Country Near Hwy 108 & Long Barn Road. The herd was heard mumbling over chewed cud that they were tired of the dried and burnt grasses in the foothills and they are summering in Eagle Meadows. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00206 Type: Animal Hazard Location: […]
Jamestown, CA…Traffic Update….Logging Truck vs Pickup Collision Near Sr108 / Main St Incident: 00122 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Sr108 / Main St Loc Desc: WB Lat/Lon: 37.951110 -120.424686 Detail Information 9:01 AM 2 [3] NEG 1125 9:01 AM 1 [2] WHI LOGGING TK VS WHI TK PK Unit Information 9:03 AM 6 Unit Assigned […]
Jamestown, CA…Traffic Update….Overturned Vehicle Collision with Injuries Near Sr108 / Bell Mooney Rd Incident: 00066 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr108 / Bell Mooney Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.940171 -120.434270 Detail Information 6:45 AM 11 [18] [Notification] [CHP]-VICS ON LL ADV THEIR DRVR IS STUCK IN TRFC – JUST FYI [Shared] 6:33 AM 10 [16] […]
Jackson, CA…Traffic Update….Possible Injury Collision on Stoney Creek Road. Incident: 00380 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: 8000 Stoney Creek Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.337883 -120.820141 Detail Information 10:00 PM 2 [3] 1039 AMA SO FOR EQUIP 9:59 PM 1 [1] HEARD ONLY Unit Information 10:02 PM 6 Unit Assigned 10:03 PM 5 Unit Assigned 10:03 […]
San Andreas, CA…Sheriff DiBasilio administered the oath as 5 new members of the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Volunteer Unit were sworn in. The Calaveras County Sheriff’s Volunteer Unit is a group of individuals who support the Sheriff’s office by working the county substations, doing patrols, working special events, and tackling many of the routine tasks, therefore […]
Valley Springs, CA…Traffic & Fire Update….Pickup Truck on Fire Near Sr26 / Mangili Rd Incident: 00130 Type: Car Fire Location: Sr26 / Mangili Rd Loc Desc: ROAD TO HOGAN RESERVOIR Lat/Lon: 38.185451 -120.825623 Detail Information 11:09 AM 3 [8] RP SEES SIGN FOR MANGILI RD ACROSS THE WAY 11:08 AM 2 [6] PK UP TRUCK […]