Groveland, CA…What began as a lightning-caused wildfire along Jawbone Pass in the pre-planned Cherry North Prescribed (RX) Burn Unit on the Stanislaus National Forest’s Groveland Ranger District is being managed to achieve multiple objectives. The lightning ignition was originally detected on June 15, and district fire managers immediately began work to ensure this naturally ignited […]
Groveland, CA…Traffic Update….Female Laying Down in Middle of Roadway Near Sr120 / Merrell Rd Incident: 00043 Type: Traffic Hazard Location: Sr120 / Merrell Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.835788 -120.238903 Detail Information 7:06 AM 5 [6] 61-006 FIRE STATION ON MERRELL RD 6:15 AM 4 [5] LATE ENTRY / 1039 61-6 6:05 AM 3 [4] 1039 […]
Sonora, CA…Traffic Update….Possible Injury Collision on Tuolumne Road Incident: 00379 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: 14551 Tuolumne Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.971152 -120.339136 Detail Information 7:15 PM 3 [7] MOTHER OF INVD – EMPLYOEE FOR VICS HAS 1185 ENRT FOR DAUGHTER 7:08 PM 2 [6] 1039 3 7:04 PM 1 [3] NEG 1125 Unit Information […]
Rail Road Flat, CA…Traffic Update….Possible Injury Collision Near Silver Mountain Rd / River View Rd Incident: 00295 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Silver Mountain Rd / River View Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.362521 -120.500933 Detail Information 4:24 PM 2 [4] SILVER SPRINGS RD 4:24 PM 1 [3] DIRT ROAD Unit Information 4:30 PM 2 Unit […]
Copperopolis, CA…Traffic & Bovine Update…Black Cow with Yellow Ear Bling in Middle of Roadway Near Appaloosa Rd / Dunn Ln Incident: 00134 Type: Animal Hazard Location: Appaloosa Rd / Dunn Ln Loc Desc: BTWN PAINT/DUNN Lat/Lon: 38.006319 -120.591073 Detail Information 9:35 AM 2 [3] IN MID OF RDWY 9:34 AM 1 [1] BLK COW – […]
Moccasin, CA…On June 25, 2023, at approximately 8:42 A.M., a 35-year-old male resident of Soulsbyville, CA was riding a 2023 Kawasaki Ninja, eastbound on State Route 120, east of Moccasin, CA at an unknown speed. Meanwhile, a 20-year-old male resident of Groveland, CA – Connor Park was driving a 1997 Toyota Tacoma pickup truck, westbound […]
Walnut Creek, CA…The upcoming Fourth of July holiday is expected to witness a remarkable milestone with a projected 50.7 million Americans planning to take well-deserved vacations. This unprecedented figure represents the highest travel volume ever projected by AAA. More than 5.6 million Californians are expected to travel for the holiday, a notable increase of 5 […]
Angels Camp & Copperopolis, CA…The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) will conduct a prescribed burn on the Whittle Vegetation Management Program (VMP) site in Calaveras County on Wednesday, June 28, 2023. The primary purpose of the prescribed burn is to reduce hazardous fuel around Fowler Peak Lookout, communication towers, and surrounding […]
Tuolumne, CA…The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) will conduct a prescribed burn operation on the Mt. Havalia Vegetation Management Program (VMP) site in Tuolumne County, adjacent to the community of Tuolumne. Smoke from the project will be visible from Tuolumne and surrounding areas. The goal of the prescribed burn is to […]
Columbia, CA…Traffic Update….Possible Injury Collision Near Italian Bar Rd / Cemetery Ln Incident: 00092 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Italian Bar Rd / Cemetery Ln Loc Desc: BEFORE 49 OR TRLR PARK Lat/Lon: 38.037906 -120.400224 Detail Information 9:00 AM 6 [24] [Notification] [CHP]-STATE PARKS LL ADVSG PTYS ARE AT 23085 ITALIAN BAR RD [Shared] 8:50 […]
San Andreas, CA…CAL FIRE Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit would like to remind everyone that within the counties of Tuolumne and Calaveras fireworks rules and regulations differ. In Tuolumne County, ALL fireworks are prohibited; including safe and sane fireworks. In Calaveras County, with the exception of the Ebbetts Pass Fire Protection District, Safe and Sane fireworks are allowed. […]
Mokelumne Hill, CA…Traffic Update….Vehicle Off Roadway Collision Near Sr26 / Jesus Maria Rd Incident: 00066 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Sr26 / Jesus Maria Rd Loc Desc: WB Lat/Lon: 38.300110 -120.683820 Detail Information 7:57 AM 6 [13] [Notification] [CHP]-PER EMPLOYER 1185 STARTED UNK ETA CAN BE MORE 45MIN [Shared] 7:46 AM 5 [12] 1039 EMPLOYER […]
Plymouth, CA…Traffic Update….Major Injury Collision on Latrobe Road Incident: 00216 Type: Trfc Collision-Major Inj Location: 21501 Latrobe Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.499646 -120.940915 Detail Information 3:11 PM 6 [25] 1039 VALLEY TOX / ETA 30-40 TO UCD 2:53 PM 5 [18] 1039 94-D3 2:38 PM 4 [15] **** 1039 ATR 209-295-5270 **** 2:37 PM 3 […]
Moccasin, CA…Traffic Update….Fatal Pickup vs Motorcycle Collision near Sr120 / New Priest Grade Incident: 00111 Type: Fatality Location: Sr120 / New Priest Grade Loc Desc: 1/2 MI JE RIVER Lat/Lon: 37.815589 -120.297849 Detail Information 9:35 AM 7 [26] 61-004 FIRE IS 1125 AND DOING ONE WAY TRFC CONTROL 9:35 AM 6 [25] CT INQ IF […]
Douglas Flat, CA…Traffic & Fire Update….House Fire Reported on Main Street in Douglas Flat Incident: 00260 Type: Report of Fire Location: 1515 Main St Loc Desc: ** OPEN FOR DUPES ** Lat/Lon: 38.114838 -120.455143 Detail Information 3:32 PM 4 [6] [Appended, 15:33:20] [2] HOUSE ON FIRE 3:32 PM 3 [3] OPEN FOR DUPS ** 3:32 […]
Panther Creek, CA…Traffic Update….Major Injury Motorcycle Off Roadway Collision Near Sr88 / Panther Creek Rd Incident: 00196 Type: Trfc Collision-Major Inj Location: Sr88 / Panther Creek Rd Loc Desc: JWO HAMS STN Lat/Lon: 38.544516 -120.370798 Detail Information 2:10 PM 6 [13] [Notification] [CHP]-Problem changed from 1179-Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt to 1180-Trfc Collision-Major Inj by CHP [Shared] […]
Valley Springs, CA…Traffic Update…Possible Injury Collision on Nove Way Incident: 00155 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: 10 Nove Way Loc Desc: SUITE B Lat/Lon: 38.188282 -120.826009 Detail Information 1:26 PM 4 [19] 49-S1 1148X TO RESIDENCE // VEH PARKED IN PLOT // BM 192756 TO 3599 HARTVICKSON 1:00 PM 3 [17] MALE CALLED BACK ON […]
Ione, CA…Traffic Update….Big Rig Spilled a Load near Sr88 / Jackson Valley Rd Incident: 00077 Type: Traffic Hazard Location: Sr88 / Jackson Valley Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.308571 -120.970301 Detail Information 9:16 AM 3 [8] 1039 CT – TO 1022 8:19 AM 2 [4] 1039 CT 8:18 AM 1 [3] BIG RIG THAT SPILLED IT […]
Dardanelle, CA…Traffic Update….Possible Injury Vehicle vs Tree Collision near Dardanelle off Hwy 108 Incident: 00138 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: 46426-46749 SR108 Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.331687 -119.760404 Detail Information 1:01 PM 12 [23] 1039 1141 W/ UPDATE 12:59 PM 11 [22] LOST CONTROL OF VEH AND HIT A TREE 12:57 PM 10 [18] [Rotation Request […]
Groveland, CA…The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CALFIRE) Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit has postponed the prescribed burning operation on the Pine Mountain Lake (PML) Vegetation Management Program (VMP) site scheduled for today, Thursday, June 22, 2023. Evaluation of the site conditions for tentative ignition will occur after the Fourth of July holiday. This project is […]
Jamestown, CA…Overnight, firefighters achieved 75% containment around the fire. Minimal fire activity contributed to no acreage growth. Firefighters will remain at scene today, continuing with containment line construction and mop-up operations. Near Jacksonville Road and Harney Dr Jamestown (Tuolumne County) Yesterday afternoon… Firefighters have stopped the forward progress of the 37 acre vegetation fire near […]
Vallecito, CA…Incident: 00065 Type: Animal Hazard Location: Parrotts Ferry Rd / Airolo Rd. Please use caution for steak tartare on the move. Loc Desc: AT ENTRANCE / NATURAL BRIDGES Lat/Lon: 38.048100 -120.469739 Detail Information 8:18 AM 3 [8] A49-001 ETA FOR OWNER // NO WHERE TO PUT COWS 7:33 AM 2 [4] POSS OWNER BROGLIO […]
Pinecrest, CA…If conditions permit, prescribed burning operations will occur along the Crabtree Road between Cold Springs and Pinecrest for the next three days (June 21st- June 23rd). Crabtree Road will be closed from Highway 108 to the intersection of Forest Road 4N11/4N26 to protect the safety of firefighters and the public during prescribed burn operations. […]
San Andreas, CA…The 2022-2023 Calaveras County Civil Grand Jury has released a report entitled “Teaching An Old Dog New Tricks”. The Summary section of the report states why the grand jury undertook the investigation and notes the report’s most significant issues, findings, and recommendations, as follows: “The Calaveras County Civil Grand Jury’s (CCGJ) decision to investigate […]
Twain Harte, CA…Traffic Update….Vehicle vs Ed’s Cocktail Lounge near Joaquin Gully Rd / Fuller Rd Incident: 00073 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Joaquin Gully Rd / Fuller Rd Loc Desc: ED’S COCKTAIL LOUNGE Lat/Lon: 38.039386 -120.229702 Detail Information 8:42 AM 3 [11] 1039 3A // CALL# 31831 // VICS TOWING ENRT 8:38 AM 2 [9] […]
San Andreas, CA…The 2022-2023 Calaveras County Civil Grand Jury has released a report entitled “Calaveras County Fire and Environment: Every Day is Earth Day”. The Summary section of the report states why the grand jury undertook the investigation and notes the report’s most significant issues, findings, and recommendations, as follows: “In our effort to identify areas […]
Mariposa, CA…CAL FIRE Law Enforcement Officers arrested 71-year-old Edward Fredrick Wackerman on Friday, June 16, 2023, in Mariposa County. Through an extensive investigation Wackerman, a local Mariposa resident, was identified as the suspect responsible for igniting the Oak fire in July 2022. The Oak fire occurred in the Midpines area in Mariposa County. The Oak […]
Murphys, CA…Traffic Update….Collision Blocking Eastbound Lane Near Sr4 / Apple Blossom Dr Incident: 00145 Type: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj Location: Sr4 / Apple Blossom Dr Loc Desc: JEO Lat/Lon: 38.144040 -120.450533 Detail Information 11:00 AM 1 [3] SPUN OUT / 1125 EB LNS Unit Information 11:02 AM 2 Unit Enroute 11:02 AM 1 Unit Assigned
San Andreas, CA…The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CALFIRE) Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit will be conducting a prescribed burning operation on the Pine Mountain Lake (PML) Vegetation Management Program (VMP) site, on Thursday, June 22, 2023. This project is located north of Ferretti Road between Tioga High School and Boitano Road. Burning operations will be […]
Sonora, CA…Taking advantage of favorable weather conditions and availability of resources, crews with the Stanislaus National Forest will begin prescribed fire operations in the Experimental Forest, approximately two miles southeast of the Pinecrest area. Operations are set to begin within the next week and crews will look to burn approximately 44 acres. The prescribed burn […]
