Sheep Ranch, CA…In Calaveras County we favor relaxed natural fibers and classic looks whether you are out for a morning stroll or trying to rise above the flock at work. This is a shot from our archives as we passed through Sheep Ranch at rush hour.
Jamestown, CA…From the Tuolumne Sheriff’s Dept…Just before 5 PM yesterday, a Sheriff’s Deputy attempted to make a traffic enforcement stop on a white Chevy S10 pickup on Hwy 108 at Keystone Ranch. Driver, 43-year-old Darren Gerdes of Sonora who is wanted on several warrants, failed to yield and a pursuit ensued. During the pursuit Gerdes […]
Jamestown, CA…Traffic Update….Wrong Way Driver Near Sr108 / Tulloch Dam Rd Incident: 00324 Type: Wrong Way Driver Location: Sr108 / Tulloch Dam Rd Loc Desc: EB IN WB LNS– 5 MILES JEO TULLOCH Lat/Lon: 37.839200 -120.626055 Detail Information NO DETAILS
Jamestown, CA…Traffic & Fire Update….Structure Fire Near Sr108 / Chicken Ranch Rd. From the Tuolumne Sheriff’s Dept…”Sheriff’s Deputies and Fire personnel are on scene of a fully engulfed structure fire at a vacant home in the 17400 block of Hwy 108 across from Hurst Ranch in Jamestown. Hwy 108 is closed to through traffic from […]
Sacramento, CA…Caltrans has announced that the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) approved a significantly increased Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Annual Overall Participation Goal of 17.6% on federally funded transportation projects in California, a 5.1% increase over the previous goal. “This is great news for Caltrans and the numerous partners we work with daily,” said Caltrans Director […]
Copperopolis, CA…Traffic Update…..Deceased Dog Near Sr4 / Main St. Incident: 00301 Type: Animal Hazard Location: Sr4 / Main St Loc Desc: JWO Lat/Lon: 37.983367 -120.645401 Detail Information 5:52 PM 4 [6] [Notification] [CHP]-[5] WHI DODG TRANSIT VAN IS PULLED OVER TO TRY TO RESCUE THE INJ’D DOG- RP WADVD NOT TO ENTER RDWY FOR ANY […]
Munich, Germany…Eventful second half of the year contributes to high overall loss figure of US$ 160bn. Half of these losses were insured. Loss burden for insurers substantially higher than the long-term average. Notably, there are clear indications of the influence that man-made climate change has had on devastating wildfires in California, which, like last year, […]
Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom has tasked California Government Operations Agency Secretary Marybel Batjer, one of the most accomplished management experts in state government, to lead a comprehensive modernization and reinvention of the troubled California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and make recommendations for new long-term leadership and reform at DMV – with an emphasis on […]
Colfax, CA…After touring a high-risk fire area with his top emergency management team, Governor Newsom signed two executive actions to enhance disaster preparedness and resilience. Following years of decreases in management of California federal forestlands, Governor Newsom is joining Western State Governors in calling on the White House to double its investment in managing federal […]
Arnold, CA…Caltrans is reporting that they have closed Hwy 88 near Carson Spur for avalanche control. Chain Controls are also in effect on most mountain Hwys. Details are below… SR 4 [IN THE CENTRAL CALIFORNIA AREA] IS CLOSED FROM 0.5 MI EAST OF THE JCT OF SR 207 /MT REBA TURNOFF/ TO THE JCT OF […]
Arnold, CA…Traffic Update….Vehicle Removal Underway Near Hwy 4 & Upper Moran Incident: 00062 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Sr4 / Moran Rd Loc Desc: JEO ARNOLD Lat/Lon: 38.264970 -120.333721 Detail Information 8:16 AM 6 [17] [Notification] [CHP]-PER SAM BERRI – REQ’NG CHP TO PULL UP TO VEH [Shared] 8:09 AM 5 [15] A49-002 ONLY VEH […]
Bear Valley, CA…The National Weather Service Sacramento is forecasting a busy weather week for our area along the West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada. Today Rain and snow. Breezy. Highs 23 to 38 higher elevations…36 to 45 lower elevations. Snow accumulation of 4 to 10 inches. Snow level 3500 feet. Prevailing south winds 5 to 15 […]
Tuolumne, CA…Traffic Update….Collision Near Tuolumne Rd N / Carter Rd Incident: 00131 Type: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj Location: Tuolumne Rd N / Carter Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.971629 -120.236783 Detail Information 10:50 AM 2 [3] TRIBAL SECURITY SENDING TRIBAL FIRE 10:50 AM 1 [2] 1125 Unit Information 10:53 AM 5 Unit Assigned 10:53 AM 4 Unit […]
Valley Springs, CA…Traffic Update….Vehicle in Field on Its’ Roof Near Sr26 / Farris Dr Incident: 00299 Type: Trfc Collision-Minor Inj Location: Sr26 / Farris Dr Loc Desc: IFO 3034 SR 26 Lat/Lon: 38.150102 -120.858128 Detail Information 6:49 PM 6 [11] [Notification] [CHP]-Problem changed from 1179-Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt to 1181-Trfc Collision-Minor Inj by CHP [Shared] 6:18 […]
Bear Valley, CA…The local snowmobile community has pitched in to clean up the snow play areas of debris, garbage and waste left behind. We thank you for visiting our area to play and recreate but please clean up after yourselves. Even during a government shutdown locals will keep our area clean but they do wish […]
Rail Road Flat, CA…On January 3, at approximately 1341 hours, the Stockton Communications Center received a call of a traffic collision involving a overturned pickup truck on Railroad Flat Road, near Swiss Ranch Road in the Mountain Ranch area. Officers from the California Highway Patrol (CHP) San Andreas Area Office responded to the scene and […]
Lake Alpine, CA…Woodman was operating a rental snowmobile westbound on SR-4, west of Hermit Valley, on a groomed snowmobile trail. She had a 14-year-old male passenger, and was riding in tandem with another snowmobiler in front of her. The snowmobile operator riding in front of her slowed to check on a stopped snowmobile on the […]
CALAVERAS COUNTY – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform intermittent full closures on eastbound and westbound State Route 26 at Quail Lakes Road to perform an aerial crossing over the highway. Motorists are advised to be alert for temporary closures on Wednesday, January 10, 2019, and Thursday, January 10, 2019, from 7:00 a.m. […]
Bear Valley, CA…Traffic Update….Major Injury Snowmobile Collision & Possible Second One in Bear Valley Area. Incident: 00181 Type: Trfc Collision-Major Inj Location: Bear Valley Loc Desc: SNO PARK END OF SR4 Lat/Lon: 0:0 Detail Information 4:04 PM 3 [5] B49-005 VICT BEING TRANSPORT BACK TO SNOW PARK — 49-5 1023’G 4:03 PM 2 [4] [Notification] […]