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 […]

Fireworks Not Allowed Everywhere

Fireworks Not Allowed Everywhere

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 […]

Traffic Update….Copperopolis Collision Turns Fatal near Obyrnes Ferry Rd / Duchess Dr

Traffic Update….Copperopolis Collision Turns Fatal near Obyrnes Ferry Rd / Duchess Dr

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 […]

Traffic Update….Injury Collision near Obyrnes Ferry Rd / Duchess Dr

Traffic Update….Injury Collision near Obyrnes Ferry Rd / Duchess Dr

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 […]

Traffic Update….Motorcycle Down with Injuries north of Seven Legends on J59

Traffic Update….Motorcycle Down with Injuries north of Seven Legends on J59

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 […]

Traffic Update…Vehicle vs Ditch near Parrotts Ferry Rd / Columbia Village Dr

Traffic Update…Vehicle vs Ditch near Parrotts Ferry Rd / Columbia Village Dr

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 […]

Don’t See Red, White and Blue in Your Rearview This Fourth

Don’t See Red, White and Blue in Your Rearview This Fourth

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 […]

Traffic Update….Bovine Bivouacking near Sr49 / Carol Kennedy Dr

Traffic Update….Bovine Bivouacking near Sr49 / Carol Kennedy Dr

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 […]

Traffic Update…Collision near Camanche Rd / Reservation Rd

Traffic Update…Collision near Camanche Rd / Reservation Rd

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 […]

Traffic Update….Collision Near Ridge Rd / N Railroad Flat Rd

Traffic Update….Collision Near Ridge Rd / N Railroad Flat Rd

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 […]

CCWD Releases 2017 Water Quality Report

CCWD Releases 2017 Water Quality Report

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 […]

Traffic Update….Collision Near Moran & Love Creek

Traffic Update….Collision Near Moran & Love Creek

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 […]

Jamestown Man Asleep at a Gas Pump, Arrested on Drug Charges

Jamestown Man Asleep at a Gas Pump, Arrested on Drug Charges

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 […]

Terry Dan Martin 1960 – 2018

Terry Dan Martin 1960 – 2018

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 […]