Five New Sheriff’s Volunteers Heading to the Streets, Events & Lending a Helping Hand

Five New Sheriff’s Volunteers Heading to the Streets, Events & Lending a Helping Hand

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 […]

Traffic Update….Vehicle vs Motorcycle Collision Near Sr120 / Sr49

Traffic Update….Vehicle vs Motorcycle Collision Near Sr120 / Sr49

Jamestown, CA…Traffic Update….Vehicle vs Motorcycle Collision Near Sr120 / Sr49 Incident: 00116 Type: Trfc Collision-Minor Inj Location: Sr120 / Sr49 Loc Desc: EB JEO Lat/Lon: 37.874679 -120.434694 Detail Information 8:19 AM 5 [8] [Notification] [CHP]-Problem changed from 1179-Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt to 1181-Trfc Collision-Minor Inj 8:13 AM 4 [6] 1039 CDF 8:13 AM 3 [5] 1039 […]

CAL FIRE Firefighter Released from the UC Davis Burn Center

CAL FIRE Firefighter Released from the UC Davis Burn Center

Sacramento, CA…We are pleased to report that the CAL FIRE firefighter who suffered burn injuries on the Klamathon Fire has been released from the UC Davis Burn Center. The family has requested that all media inquiries be made to Scott McLean, CAL FIRE Deputy Chief of Communications, (530) 227-3571 or scott.mclean@fire.ca.gov. ###

Traffic Update….Major Injuries When Errant Driver’s Pickup Pins Man Against Store Front

Traffic Update….Major Injuries When Errant Driver’s Pickup Pins Man Against Store Front

Sonora, CA…This collision occurred as Mr. Williams was attempting to park his 2000 Chevrolet pickup truck in the Price Co grocery store parking lot directly in front of the store. Mr. Williams’ foot slipped off of the brake pedal and depressed the gas pedal causing the pick up to drive up onto the sidewalk. The […]

Traffic Update….Overturned Travel Trailer Near SR49 / Main St

Traffic Update….Overturned Travel Trailer Near SR49 / Main St

Sutter Creek, CA…Traffic Update….Overturned Travel Trailer Near SR49 / Main St Incident: 00293 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: SR49 / Main St Loc Desc: JSO Lat/Lon: 38.419893 -120.841292 Detail Information 3:55 PM 5 [14] [Rotation Request Comment] ***** 1039 ATR 209-295-5270 ***** 3:51 PM 4 [12] 94-4 START 1185 / 24 FT BUMPER PULL TRAVEL […]

Traffic Update….Collision Near Sr12 / Double Springs Rd

Traffic Update….Collision Near Sr12 / Double Springs Rd

San Andreas, CA…Traffic Update….Collision Near Sr12 / Double Springs Rd Incident: 00208 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Sr12 / Double Springs Rd Loc Desc: TOWARD SDS Lat/Lon: 38.205914 -120.790154 Detail Information 1:37 PM 2 [2] PK 1125 1:36 PM 1 [1] BLK PK VS BLU TOYT COA Unit Information 1:40 PM 6 Unit Assigned 1:51 […]

Traffic Update…Overturned Pickup Near Pardee Dam Rd / Campo Seco Rd

Traffic Update…Overturned Pickup Near Pardee Dam Rd / Campo Seco Rd

Valley Springs, CA…Traffic Update…Overturned Pickup Near Pardee Dam Rd / Campo Seco Rd Incident: 00186 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Pardee Dam Rd / Campo Seco Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.229448 -120.834534 Detail Information 1:42 PM 5 [9] 1039 3A // FINCH’S TOW // C#34209 1:39 PM 4 [7] A49-001 START 1185 3A // PTY […]

Traffic Update….Collision near Sr49 / Sr12

Traffic Update….Collision near Sr49 / Sr12

San Andreas, CA…Traffic Update….Collision near Sr49 / Sr12. Incident: 00164 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Sr49 / Sr12 Loc Desc: INTERSECTION Lat/Lon: 38.204798 -120.697423 Detail Information 11:45 AM 3 [6] A49-003 CLRNG RDWY NEG 1125 11:32 AM 2 [2] BLU HOND CRV VS BLU SED 11:32 AM 1 [1] PARTIAL 1125 Unit Information 11:35 AM […]

Firefighters Make Quick Work of Gillam Fire in Paloma Area ~ Chip Dingman

Firefighters Make Quick Work of Gillam Fire in Paloma Area ~ Chip Dingman

Paloma, CA…At about 8pm tonight firefighters were dispatched to a reported vegetation fire on Paloma Rd & Gillam Rd. The first on scene engine reported a vegetation fire of about 3 acres in size moving uphill with a moderate rate of spread, with one structure threatened. Firefighters quickly made access to the fire with the […]

Traffic Update…Collision Near Hwy 108 & Rawhide Road.

Traffic Update…Collision Near Hwy 108 & Rawhide Road.

Jamestown, CA…Traffic Update…Collision Near Hwy 108 & Rawhide Road. Incident: 00334 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr108 / Rawhide Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.956017 -120.422617 Detail Information 3:58 PM 5 [11] 1039 1141 3:35 PM 4 [5] 1039 TUOAMB/FIRE 3:35 PM 3 [4] 1 IN SMOKE SHOP PLOT 3:34 PM 2 [3] 1 VEH ON […]

Traffic Update….Vehicle vs Bear Near Hwy 4 & Darby Russell

Traffic Update….Vehicle vs Bear Near Hwy 4 & Darby Russell

Murphys, CA…Traffic Update….Vehicle vs Bear Near Hwy 4 & Darby Russell Incident: 00514 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr4 / Darby Russell Rd Loc Desc: HEADING TWDS ARNOLD Lat/Lon: 38.178417 -120.382859 Detail Information 10:31 PM 12 [20] C49-300 1185 1097 9:59 PM 11 [16] [Appended, 22:00:04] [1] VEH IS 1125 / CAUSING PILE UP OF […]

Irish Fire Update, Forward Progress Stopped, 840 Acres, 40% Contained

Irish Fire Update, Forward Progress Stopped, 840 Acres, 40% Contained

Drytown, CA…Irish Fire Update, Forward Progress Stopped, 840 Acres, 40%. Contained.Irish Fire Incident Information: Last Updated:July 06, 2018 7:34 pm. Date/Time Started: July 06, 2018 2:42 pm. Administrative Unit: CAL FIRE Amador – El Dorado Unit. County: Amador County Location: Off Irish Ridge Road and Carbondale Road, southeast of Plymouth. Acres Burned – Containment: 840 […]

PG&E, Providing Funding to Local Fire Safe Councils to Help Prevent, Prepare for Wildfires

PG&E, Providing Funding to Local Fire Safe Councils to Help Prevent, Prepare for Wildfires

San Francisco, CA…In an effort to help prevent wildfires and protect communities, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is joining forces with local Fire Safe Councils to enhance the safety and preparedness of local communities. PG&E is providing $2 million to fund local Fire Safe Council projects to reduce the threat of wildfires and help […]

Fire Update….10 Acre Fire in Amador County

Fire Update….10 Acre Fire in Amador County

Drytown, CA…Fire Update….10 Acre Fire in Amador County Incident: 00262 Type: Report of Fire Location: 16400 Irish Hill Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.423213 -120.955331 Detail Information 2:56 PM 1 [11] IN THE VICINITY OF 16229 IRISH HILL RD , APPRX 10 ACRES ,RAPID RATE OF SPREAD /SPEED Unit Information 3:03 PM 2 Unit Assigned 3:03 […]

Full Highway Closure on July 7th in Arnold for Firecracker Mile & Independence Parade!

Full Highway Closure on July 7th in Arnold for Firecracker Mile & Independence Parade!

Arnold, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will close eastbound and westbound State Route 4 (SR-4) from Meadowview Road to Pine Drive in Arnold for the Annual Independence Day Parade. The closure is scheduled for Saturday, July 7, 2018, from 9:30 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. (noon.) Eastbound traffic will be detoured from SR-4 to Meadowview […]

Firearm Waving Subject Deceased in Officer Involved Shooting on Mountain Ranch Road

Firearm Waving Subject Deceased in Officer Involved Shooting on Mountain Ranch Road

San Andreas, CA…On 7/5/18 at approx. 2145 hrs. the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office received multiple 911 calls regarding a male waiving a gun acting strange in the roadway on Mountain Ranch Rd near Rocky Rd between San Andreas and Mountain Ranch California. Callers described the gun as being either an AR-15 or shotgun. Three (3) […]

Traffic Update….Overturned Big Rig Near J59 / Old Don Pedro Rd (Update…2-3 Hour Closure to Remove Truck)

Traffic Update….Overturned Big Rig Near J59 / Old Don Pedro Rd (Update…2-3 Hour Closure to Remove Truck)

Jamestown, CA…Traffic Update….Overturned Big Rig Near J59 / Old Don Pedro Rd. Incident: 00091 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: J59 / Old Don Pedro Rd Loc Desc: J59 JSO TURKEY RANCH Lat/Lon: 37.826122 -120.473925 Detail Information 9:19 AM 23 [40] A61-001 CLOSURE IN PLACE 9:04 AM 22 [39] 1039 ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AT 209-533-5633** UNK IF […]

Caltrans District 10 Road Report & Repair Schedule Through July 14th

Caltrans District 10 Road Report & Repair Schedule Through July 14th

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 […]

Traffic Update….Dodge Ram vs Ford Pickup on Forest Route 3N01

Traffic Update….Dodge Ram vs Ford Pickup on Forest Route 3N01

Twain Harte, CA…Traffic Update….Dodge Ram vs Ford Pickup on Forest Route 3n01 Incident: 00411 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: 0 Forest Route 3n01 Loc Desc: MERRILL SPRINGS/LONG BARN Lat/Lon: 38.000141 -120.022000 Detail Information 5:51 PM 13 [43] 1039 S3 5:42 PM 12 [41] [Rotation Request Comment] 1039 VICS TOWING 209-532-4523 5:40 PM 11 [38] 61-3 […]

The 2018 Tour of the California Alps – Death Ride® is July 14th. 129 Miles & 15,000 Feet of Climbing!

Markleeville, CA…(Ebbetts Pass Closed 5am to 3pm) Celebrating 38 years in California’s Alps (1980-2018) Recognized as one of the premier cycling events in the West. The Alpine County Chamber of Commerce invites riders to participate in the Tour of the California Alps – Death Ride®, while enjoying the magnificent scenery and warm hospitality of Alpine […]

Traffic Update….15 – 20 Goats out near Tuolumne Rd / Eagle Ridge Rd

Traffic Update….15 – 20 Goats out near Tuolumne Rd / Eagle Ridge Rd

Standard, CA…Traffic Update….15 – 20 Goats out near Tuolumne Rd / Eagle Ridge Rd Incident: 00286 Type: Animal Hazard Location: Tuolumne Rd / Eagle Ridge Rd Loc Desc: TUOLUMNE AT EAGLE RIDGE RD Lat/Lon: 37.962252 -120.326587 Detail Information 1:34 PM 1 [2] 15-20 GOATS LOOSE IN ROAD Unit Information 1:35 PM 2 Unit Assigned 1:35 […]

Patterson Woman Perishes in Copperopolis Collision

Patterson Woman Perishes in Copperopolis Collision

Copperopolis, CA..On July 4, 2018 at approximately 1403 hours, Jensen was driving her 2010 Jeep northbound on O’Byrnes Ferry Road approaching Duchess Drive at an undetermined speed. Glover was driving his 2009 Scion southbound on O’Byrnes Ferry Road approaching Duchess Drive at an undetermined speed. As the two vehicles reached Duchess Drive, Jensen made a […]

A July Fourth Safety Message from Stanislaus National Forest

A July Fourth Safety Message from Stanislaus National Forest

Sonora, CA…With the Fourth of July upon us, Stanislaus National Forest visitors can enjoy a variety of summer recreation activities, including camping, backpacking, and picnicking. Extreme temperatures are likely, so we encourage you to be prepared for summer heat. These unseasonably hot temperatures increase the risk of fire as the ground begins to dry. Extreme […]

SB 1 Funds Allow Major Improvements to US Highway 50

SB 1 Funds Allow Major Improvements to US Highway 50

Sacramento, CA…Smoother roads and transportation improvements have been promised to Californians, and Caltrans is delivering on that promise with projects funded by SB 1. In this Caltrans News Flash, transportation officials talk about how SB 1 funds are being used to repave roads, like the US Highway 50 project in Sacramento, and how these highway […]