Traffic Update….Truck Fire on Yankee Hill Rd

Traffic Update….Truck Fire on Yankee Hill Rd

Columbia, CA…Traffic Update….Truck Fire on Yankee Hill Rd Incident: 00171 Type: Car Fire Location: 12990 Yankee Hill Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.055996 -120.352719 Detail Information 1:40 PM 9 [15] [Notification] [CHP]-PER AFFORDABLE SUBJ’S ROAD SIDE ASST IS SENDING THEM SO REQ THEY BE PUT BOT 1:11 PM 8 [11] AFFORABLE INQ IF THE RDWY IS […]

Hwy 140 to Close Through Ferguson Fire Burn Scar During Storm

Hwy 140 to Close Through Ferguson Fire Burn Scar During Storm

MARIPOSA COUNTY – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is planning a pre-emptive closure of State Route 140 in and near the Ferguson Fire burn scar beginning at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, January 16, 2019. This is due to an ongoing storm that could impact the roadway, and the closure is scheduled for the sake […]

Traffic Update….Mud/Dirt/Rock Slide in Roadway Near Parrotts Ferry Rd / Porcina Way

Traffic Update….Mud/Dirt/Rock Slide in Roadway Near Parrotts Ferry Rd / Porcina Way

Columbia, CA…Traffic Update….Mud/Dirt/Rock Slide in Roadway Near Parrotts Ferry Rd / Porcina Way Incident: 00107 Type: Mud/Dirt/Rock Location: Parrotts Ferry Rd / Porcina Way Loc Desc: SB JSO BRIDGE Lat/Lon: 38.052118 -120.416423 Detail Information 9:19 AM 2 [2] 1039 CO ROADS 9:16 AM 1 [1] ROCK SLIDE // 1125 Unit Information 9:19 AM 2 Unit […]

Chains Required on Most Local Mountain Hwys

Chains Required on Most Local Mountain Hwys

Arnold, CA…Chains are required on Hwy 88 from Ham’s Station on up. On Hwy 4 you will need the traction aids from Cottage Springs on up & on Hwy 108 the cables need to go on near Pinecrest. Drive safe out there… SR 4 [IN THE CENTRAL CALIFORNIA AREA] IS CLOSED FROM 0.5 MI EAST […]

Blizzard Warning Above 6,500 Feet Beginning Wednesday Evening. Some Areas May Receive Up To 9 Feet of Snow

Blizzard Warning Above 6,500 Feet Beginning Wednesday Evening.  Some Areas May Receive Up To 9 Feet of Snow

Arnold, CA…The National Weather Service in Sacramento has issued a Blizzard warning for our area. Carson, Ebbetts & Sonora Pass areas are forecast to receive the deepest layers of snow from these systems. Heavy snow expected above 5000 feet. Blizzard conditions expected above 6500 feet beginning Wednesday evening. Travel will be very difficult to impossible, […]

Get Your Sand Bags & Finish Your Storm Prep

Get Your Sand Bags & Finish Your Storm Prep

Sonora, CA…As the storm system continues in our region, Tuolumne County Office of Emergency Services and the roads division has opened four locations where sand will be available to residents. You will need to bring a shovel and your own bags. Tuolumne Road Yard – 18870 Birch Street • Jamestown Road Yard – 18188 7th […]

Traffic Update…Vehicle vs Embankment Near Sr49 / China St

Traffic Update…Vehicle vs Embankment Near Sr49 / China St

Drytown, CA…Traffic Update…Vehicle vs Embankment Near Sr49 / China St Incident: 00226 Type: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj Location: Sr49 / China St Loc Desc: IFO 15907 SR49 Lat/Lon: 38.441995 -120.856808 Detail Information 5:30 PM 4 [8] 2 VEH TC 5:27 PM 3 [4] RDWY CLR 5:27 PM 2 [2] VS EMBANKMENT 5:27 PM 1 [1] SOLO […]

Calaveras County has Sand Bags and Sand Available for Residents at 9 Locations

Calaveras County has Sand Bags and Sand Available for  Residents at 9 Locations

San Andreas, CA…Calaveras County has Sand Bags and Sand Available for Residents at 9 Locations. In preparation of the heavy rain and potential flooding predicted for this week the Calaveras County Office of Emergency Services and Public Works Department have stocked the following locations with sand bags and sand. Please limit the number of sand […]

Traffic Update….Collision Near Sr49 / Treat Ave

Traffic Update….Collision Near Sr49 / Treat Ave

San Andreas, CA…Traffic Update….Collision Near Sr49 / Treat Ave Incident: 00223 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Sr49 / Treat Ave Loc Desc: TREATS GROCERY STORE Lat/Lon: 38.194230 -120.677792 Detail Information 3:16 PM 1 [1] GRN DODG PK UP VS WHI SUBA OUTBACK Unit Information 3:20 PM 7 Unit Assigned 3:20 PM 6 Unit Enroute 3:35 […]

Fleeing Suspect no Match for Tuolumne Sheriff K9 Beau

Fleeing Suspect no Match for Tuolumne Sheriff K9 Beau

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 […]

Minor Injuries in Propane Truck Collision Near Wards Ferry Rd / Richards Ranch Rd

Minor Injuries in Propane Truck Collision Near Wards Ferry Rd / Richards Ranch Rd

Sonora, CA…Minor Injuries in Propane Truck Collision Near Wards Ferry Rd / Richards Ranch Rd Incident: 00590 Type: Trfc Collision-Minor Inj Location: Wards Ferry Rd / Richards Ranch Rd Loc Desc: 15150 Wards Ferry Rd / 1 MI PAST RR RD Lat/Lon: 37.893045 -120.292953 Detail Information 8:20 AM 24 [58] 1039 SON OFC // THEY […]

Traffic & Fire Update….Structure Fire Near Sr108 / Chicken Ranch Rd

Traffic & Fire Update….Structure Fire Near Sr108 / Chicken Ranch Rd

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 […]

Caltrans Announces New Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Goal

Caltrans Announces New Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Goal

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 […]

Traffic Update…..Deceased Dog Near Sr4 / Main St

Traffic Update…..Deceased Dog Near Sr4 / Main St

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 […]

Traffic Update….Minor Injury Collision Near Tuolumne Rd N / Cherry Valley Blvd

Traffic Update….Minor Injury Collision Near Tuolumne Rd N / Cherry Valley Blvd

Tuolumne, CA…Traffic Update….Minor Injury Collision Near Tuolumne Rd N / Cherry Valley Blvd Incident: 00360 Type: Trfc Collision-Minor Inj Location: Tuolumne Rd N / Cherry Valley Blvd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.965487 -120.239610 Detail Information 5:57 PM 7 [13] B61-003 3A 1185 FOR WHI HOND CIV 5:54 PM 6 [12] [Notification] [CHP]-Problem changed from 1179-Trfc Collision-1141 […]

Camp Fire Losses Top $16 Billion as Extreme Storms, Wildfires and Droughts Cause Heavy Natural Catastrophe Losses in 2018 According to Munich RE

Camp Fire Losses Top $16 Billion as Extreme Storms, Wildfires and Droughts Cause Heavy Natural Catastrophe Losses in 2018 According to Munich RE

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, […]

Governor Newsom Orders a Comprehensive Modernization and Reinvention of California DMV

Governor Newsom Orders a Comprehensive Modernization and Reinvention of California DMV

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 […]

Governor Newsom Announces Executive Actions to Strengthen California’s Emergency Preparedness and Response

Governor Newsom Announces Executive Actions to Strengthen California’s Emergency Preparedness and Response

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 […]

Traffic Update…Head on Collision Near Latrobe Rd / Lorentz Rd

Traffic Update…Head on Collision Near Latrobe Rd / Lorentz Rd

Plymouth, CA…Traffic Update…Head on Collision Near Latrobe Rd / Lorentz Rd Incident: 00051 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Latrobe Rd / Lorentz Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.494809 -120.935529 Detail Information 6:43 AM 7 [20] [Appended, 06:43:37] [6] [Notification] [CHP]-CDF CAMINO IS 1097 / LATROBE X LORENTZ 6:40 AM 6 [15] [Appended, 06:43:37] [1] WHI JEEP […]

Traffic Update….Vehicle Removal Underway Near Hwy 4 & Upper Moran

Traffic Update….Vehicle Removal Underway Near Hwy 4 & Upper Moran

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 […]

Traffic Update….Collision Near Copper Cove Ct / Obyrnes Ferry Rd

Traffic Update….Collision Near Copper Cove Ct / Obyrnes Ferry Rd

Copperopolis, CA…Traffic Update….Collision Near Copper Cove Ct / Obyrnes Ferry Rd. Incident: 00039 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Copper Cove Ct / Obyrnes Ferry Rd Loc Desc: COPPER COVE Lat/Lon: 37.940002 -120.605451 Detail Information 6:01 AM 9 [20] [Notification] [CHP]-Problem changed from 1179-Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt to 1182-Trfc Collision-No Inj by CHP 5:52 AM 8 [15] […]