San Andreas, CA…Each year illegal and misused fireworks cause serious injuries and damaging wildfires. The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) is taking a zero tolerance stand against anyone possessing, transporting or using illegal fireworks. The penalties for possessing, transporting or using illegal fireworks ranges from a misdemeanor up to felony charges […]
Copperopolis, CA….The Copperopolis Collision Turns Fatal near Obyrnes Ferry Rd / Duchess Dr. CHP has updated their incident to indicate that this collision has changed from a major injury to another fatality on our local roads. Our roads are scenic but as most are two lane roads one minor slip in attention can have fatal […]
Copperopolis, CA…Traffic Update….Injury Collision near Obyrnes Ferry Rd / Duchess Dr Incident: 00178 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Obyrnes Ferry Rd / Duchess Dr Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.904210 -120.582201 Detail Information 2:58 PM 5 [11] [Rotation Request Comment] 1039 SAM BERRI 209 728 3931— 2:29 PM 4 [7] [Rotation Request Comment] 1039 SAM BERRI 229-728-3931 […]
La Grange, CA…Traffic Update….Motorcycle Down with Injuries north of Seven Legends on J59 Incident: 00142 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: J59 / Sr108 Loc Desc: BETWEEN BONDS FLAT Lat/Lon: 37.843344 -120.508025 Detail Information 10:29 AM 10 [17] 61-S1 1185 ROT FOR MC 10:17 AM 9 [14] 61-S1 BROKEN RT ARM, INTERNAL INJURIES 10:17 AM 8 […]
Angels Camp, CA…From CalFire TCU…CAL FIRE assisted in the containment of this three-quarter acre fire and 4th of July memories will never be the same for the juvenile who caused it. CAL FIRE issued a citation to the juvenile for possession of dangerous fireworks and carelessly causing a fire. While fireworks carrying the State Fire […]
Columbia, CA…Traffic Update…Vehicle vs Ditch near Parrotts Ferry Rd / Columbia Village Dr Incident: 00365 Type: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj Location: Parrotts Ferry Rd / Columbia Village Dr Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.020966 -120.397978 Detail Information 4:43 PM 6 [16] B61-002B 5FT OFF ROAD ON IT WHEELS 4:42 PM 5 [15] [Rotation Request Comment] 1039 VICS TOWING […]
Angels Camp, CA…According to CalFire TCU forward progress has been stopped of a 3/4 acre fire near Gold Cliff Rd & Finnigan Ln. Please use caution as firefighters will be in the area for the next few hours mopping up.
Angels Camp, CA…Traffic Update….Lane Blocked Near Pool Station Rd / Sr4. Incident: 00137 Type: Traffic Hazard Location: Pool Station Rd / Sr4 Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.044559 -120.647002 Detail Information 11:31 AM 1 [2] 1125 SB
Walnut Creek, CA…AAA wants YOU to keep your independence this Fourth of July. To discourage patriotic party goes from driving impaired, the safety advocate is offering a free tow and ride home with its Tipsy Tow service. “Increased traffic combined with celebrations that commonly involve alcohol makes the Fourth of July one of the most […]
San Andreas, CA…Traffic Update….Bovine Bivouacking near Sr49 / Carol Kennedy Dr. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00055 Type: Traffic Hazard Location: Sr49 / Carol Kennedy Dr Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.145943 -120.638864 Detail Information 8:09 AM 1 [1] COW Unit Information 8:11 AM 5 Unit Assigned 8:11 AM 4 Unit Enroute 8:11 AM 3 […]
Ione, CA…Traffic Update…Collision near Camanche Rd / Reservation Rd. Incident: 00316 Type: Trfc Collision-Minor Inj Location: Camanche Rd / Reservation Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.269693 -120.937534 Detail Information 5:05 PM 6 [10] 1039 3A CALL 40570 FINCHS 5:02 PM 5 [9] [Notification] [CHP]-Problem changed from 1183-Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj to 1181-Trfc Collision-Minor Inj 5:02 PM 4 […]
Rail Road Flat, CA…Traffic Update….Collision Near Ridge Rd / N Railroad Flat Rd Incident: 00308 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Ridge Rd / N Railroad Flat Rd Loc Desc: RIDGE RD/S RR FLAT RD Lat/Lon: 38.333604 -120.519954 Detail Information 4:48 PM 4 [7] [Rotation Request Comment] 1039 MOTERLODE TOW 209-754-1740 4:47 PM 3 [6] B49-030 […]
San Andreas, CA…We are proud to present our annual drinking water report, which covers all drinking water testing performed between January 1 and December 31, 2017. Over the years, District staff have dedicated themselves to producing drinking water that meets all state and federal standards. We continually strive to adopt new methods for delivering the […]
Arnold, CA…Traffic Update….Collision Near Moran & Love Creek. Incident: 00304 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Moran Rd / Love Creek Rd Loc Desc: JSO Lat/Lon: 38.217885 -120.358408 Detail Information 3:57 PM 2 [2] NEG 1125 3:57 PM 1 [1] SIL SUBA VS SIL CHEV SLV Unit Information 3:59 PM 3 Unit Assigned 3:59 PM 2 […]
Sonora, CA…From the Tuolumne Sheriff’s Dept…”Early this morning, a Sheriff’s Deputy patrolling the area of AM/PM on Mono Way in Sonora, saw a Silver Honda CR-V parked at one of the gas pumps with a man asleep behind the wheel. The deputy approached the vehicle to check on the man who was identified as 46-year-old […]
Angels Camp, CA…Terry Dan Martin was born in Alpine, Texas on December 18, 1960, and departed this world suddenly and unexpectedly in his sleep on June 25, 2018. Terry attended Mark Twain Elementary and Bret Harte High School, graduating in the Class of ’78. After high school, he served in the United States Air Force […]
Milton, CA…The totals are staggering but most of the damage was esthetic as it turned that area from a rich golden color to black. As much of the grass between Hwy 26 down to Hwy 4 was charred in the Milton & Waverly Road areas. Evacuations have been lifted and life can get back to […]
Valley Springs, CA…Firefighters are working a vegetation fire near. CHP reported a few min ago that a field was on fire.. Incident: 00416 Type: Report of Fire Location: Bright Star Rd / S Petersburg Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.189250 -120.802264 Detail Information 5:44 PM 4 [6] [Appended, 17:44:50] [2] TRANS TO CALFIRE SDS 5:44 PM […]
Vallecito, CA…Traffic Update….Solo Vehicle Rollover near Sr4 / Vallecito Bypass Rd Incident: 00323 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Sr4 / Vallecito Bypass Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.093450 -120.472107 Detail Information 3:21 PM 5 [8] [Rotation Request Comment] 1039 SAM BERRI / 209-728-3931 / CPZ ALL 3:20 PM 4 [7] B49-020 SEDAN ABOUT 30 FT OFF […]
Copperopolis, CA…Traffic Update…Non-Injury Collision near Sr4 / Main St. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00313 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Sr4 / Main St Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.983367 -120.645401 Detail Information 6:41 PM 6 [11] [Notification] [CHP]-CT ETA 30 MINS 6:40 PM 5 [10] [Notification] [CHP]-Problem changed from 1183-Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj to 1182-Trfc […]
Valley Springs, CA…Traffic Update…Vehicle on Side in Traffic Lanes Near Heinemann Dr / SR26. They pushed vehicle back onto its wheels. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00197 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Heinemann Dr / SR26 Loc Desc: HEINEMANN JSO SR26 Lat/Lon: 38.154981 -120.852556 Detail Information 2:00 PM 11 [15] [Rotation Request Comment] […]
Milton, CA…From the before it goes away dept. One of the fascinating things (At least to us) is looking back at incident progression on a fire like the Waverly. Below is the raw CHP CAD dispatch logs for the Waverly Fire. They will give you a peek into how this incident progressed at least from […]
Milton, CA…We just checked in the CalFire TCU and the jump from 4,000 to 7,000 acres this morning was due in part from fire activity overnight but also in daylight they can do accurate mapping with actual visuals of the fire perimeter. Great work firefighters and if winds stay down, firefighters should be able to […]
Jenny Lind, CA…Cal Fire crews fighting the Waverly Fire are pumping thousands of gallons of water from CCWD hydrants in Jenny Lind to fill water tenders and fire engines combating the fast-moving Waverly Fire. Firefighters are drawing such a large volume of water from CCWD’s system, that some customers in Jenny Lind are experiencing low […]
Milton, CA…Photos of the 4,000 Acre Waverly Fire By Chip Dingman
Milton, CA…The Morning update from CalFire TCU is a welcome one…”Firefighters worked tirelessly overnight and stopped the forward progress 4000 acre vegetation that is 35% contained. Evacuations remain in place on Rock Creek Rd.”
Valley Springs, CA…At the request of the Calaveras County Office of Emergency services, the American Red Cross has opened an evacuation center at Jenny Lind Elementary School, 5100 Driver Road, in Valley Springs for residents evacuating the Waverly fire. The Waverly Fire is located off North Waverly Road and North Shelton Road, east of Linden. […]
Milton, CA…(Update as of 10:32pm…We would like to thank CalFire TCU’s Emily Kilgore for taking our call. Fire is still north of Hwy 4 and not affecting Hwy 4 traffic as of yet. Winds are down and making working the fire much easier for firefighters. She does not have any reports of of structures lost […]
Milton, CA…The wind and dry grass driven Waverly Fire has exploded to 1,500 acres with 10% Containment. Evacuations are in effect for basically the Milton area all the way to Hwy 4. Milton Road is closed at this time as well. Details from earlier are in a separate story below.. ncident: 00274 Type: Report of […]
Jamestown, CA…From Sonora CHP…Fire personnel and CHP are on scene of a grass fire in the center divide, SR-120 east of Tulloch Dam Road. Please use caution in the area. The #1 lane (left lane)on the westbound and eastbound side are closed for emergency operations and vehicles. Please slow in the area. Smoke is drifting […]
