Arnold, CA…The first of a series of storms will bring moderate to heavy snow to the mountains of Western Plumas County and the Northern Sierra Nevada above 6000 feet Wednesday afternoon into late Wednesday night. This will likely disrupt Thanksgiving holiday travel across Sierra passes. After a brief lull, the next storm is expected late […]
Arnold, CA…We posted a pass closing piece yesterday but this one has additional information on what R1, R2 & R3 Chain Control levels mean. Caltrans is scheduled to close Ebbetts Pass (State Route 4) and Sonora Pass (State Route 108) due to incoming inclement weather in the Sierra Nevada. These closures are currently expected to […]
Paradise, CA…Firefighters continue to strengthen and improve containment lines while also holding direct fire lines. Fire suppression repair is on-going to rehabilitate areas affected by suppression efforts and assist with the effects of the forecasted rain. Firefighters continue to patrol, extinguish hot spots, and mitigate hazard trees throughout the fire area. Search and Rescue crews […]
Washington, DC…Motorists can add cheaper gas prices to their list of ‘things for which to be thankful’ this Thanksgiving holiday. Today’s national gas price average is $2.62, which is seven-cents less than a week ago and the largest one-week decline in pump price this year. In fact, the large drop brings the year-over-year differential in […]
Murphys, CA…Traffic Update….Vehicle vs Tree on Sheep Ranch Rd Incident: 00302 Type: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj Location: 711 Sheep Ranch Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.142545 -120.467421 Detail Information 5:58 PM 1 [1] VEH OFF RDWY INTO TREE Unit Information 6:15 PM 2 Unit Assigned 6:15 PM 1 Unit Enroute
Alpine & Tuolumne Counties…Caltrans District 10 tentatively plans to close Ebbetts Pass (State Route 4) at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 20, and Sonora Pass (State Route 108) at noon Wednesday, Nov. 21. Those times are subject to change, and could be impacted by the behavior of the weather. These are NOT the long-term, seasonal closures […]
Yosemite, CA…The Tioga and Glacier Point Roads in Yosemite National Park will close to all vehicular traffic beginning at 6:00 pm on Tuesday, November 20, 2018 due to incoming winter weather. The road will reopen as weather and road conditions permit. This is not necessarily a seasonal closure. A series of winter storms are expected […]
Paradise, CA…Fire activity ranged from minimal to moderate overnight throughout various areas of the fire perimeter as firefighters continued to strengthen and improve control lines. Crews will continue implementing containment lines, patrol for heat in the interior, and mitigate hazards in the fire area. Search & Rescue crews as well as the multiple California US&R […]
Tuttletown, CA…Traffic Update….Motorcycle vs Deer Near SR49 / Studhorse Flat Rd Incident: 00085 Type: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj Location: SR49 / Studhorse Flat Rd Loc Desc: NEW MELONES BRIDGE Lat/Lon: 37.999577 -120.488238 Detail Information 7:37 AM 12 [21] 1039 AHS NEG WALK INS 7:35 AM 11 [20] 1039 MARK TWAIN NEG WALK INS 7:25 AM 10 […]
Paradise, CA…Today firefighters continued to make progress on the Camp Fire. Hand crews and dozers have been working to implement primary and secondary control lines in steep and rugged terrain. Firefighters have made great progress in strengthening and connecting existing control lines around the fire. More resources, including a contingency of fire engines, will be […]
Valley Springs, CA…Traffic Update….Major Injury Overturned Minivan Collision Near Burson Rd / Sr12 Incident: 00296 Type: Trfc Collision-Major Inj Location: Burson Rd / Sr12 Loc Desc: 1 MILE JSO SR12 Lat/Lon: 38.183543 -120.890366 Detail Information 6:56 PM 7 [10] [Rotation Request Comment] 1039 MOTHERLODE TOW 209-754-1740 6:55 PM 6 [9] FIRE ENRT ETA ANY MOMENT […]
Paradise, CA…Camp Fire Press Conference for November 16th
Alexandria, VA…Large wildfires in the western United States can pump as much carbon dioxide into the atmosphere in just a few weeks as cars do in those areas in an entire year, a new study suggests. As forest fires devour trees and other plants, they release the carbon stored in the vegetation into the atmosphere. […]
Jamestown, CA…Traffic Update….Vehicle vs Home on Jamestown Road Incident: 00305 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: 18497 Jamestown Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.958798 -120.419848 Detail Information 4:25 PM 2 [2] UNK DESC VEH HIT RP’S HOME 4:25 PM 1 [1] VEH VS HOUSE Unit Information 4:31 PM 6 Unit Assigned 4:31 PM 5 Unit Enroute 4:41 […]
Jamestown, CA…Fire Update….Fire Reported on Buckeye Ct Incident: 00311 Type: Report of Fire Location: 10000 – 10199 Buckeye Ct Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.943261 -120.426512 Detail Information 4:31 PM 1 [1] RP OBSERVING BLK SMOKE COLUMN
Washington, DC…”We will do everything in our power to support and protect our fellow citizens in harm’s way.” President Donald J. Trump From the Whitehouse…President Donald J. Trump is offering full support to California during their response to the wildfires. President Trump is traveling to California to meet with individuals affected by the wildfires. The […]
Groveland, CA…On Friday, November 16, 2018, at approximately 10:42 am, 43 year old San Francisco resident, Ioan Tudosa, was driving a 2018 Nissan Versa, westbound on State Route 120 approaching Smith Station Road at approximately 50 miles per hour, on his way back to San Francisco. At this time, an 82 year old Groveland resident […]
San Andreas, CA…The driving public should be advised that there is a currently a complete road closure in effect on Hawver Road at Gold Strike Road due to an overturned big rig truck. The California Highway Patrol has indicated that Hawver Road will be closed to all traffic for several hours while the truck is […]
Groveland, CA…Traffic Update….Another Fatality on Our Local Roads, This one Near Sr120 / Smith Station Rd Incident: 00124 Type: Fatality Location: Sr120 / Smith Station Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.813506 -120.120605 Detail Information 1:42 PM 13 [47] [Notification] [CHP]-TUO CO ADV’G PATIENT WENT TO DRS 1:04 PM 12 [36] MARIPOSA VISITOR CENTER CALLED INQ IF […]
Angels Camp, CA…Hwy 49 in currently blocked by a logging truck incident where the truck has lost some of its load near Hwy 49 and Centennial. Hwy 49 is currently blocked. Please use caution in the area…
Sutter Creek, CA – Some areas of Amador County are experiencing heavy smoke due to smoke drift from wildfires burning in other counties. Amador County Public Health advises community members that air quality may be unsafe for those with sensitive medical conditions. Residents with chronic health conditions, young children, pregnant women and elderly adults should […]
Paradise, CA…It was another brutal day for Camp Fire Destruction totals. Official Death total climbed to 63 and the missing total soared as they cross referenced initial 911 calls during the frantic first few hours to the missing lists. A cryptic revelation from Fire Investigators was that they have possibly identified a second ignition location. […]
Angels Camp, CA…On 11-15-18 at about 1:17pm CCSO Dispatch received a reported robbery at the CVS Pharmacy located on North Main Street in the city of Angels Camp. It was reported that two Hispanic male suspects wearing hooded sweatshirts and baseball hats were loitering around the store. These males jumped the pharmacy counter and grabbed […]
San Andreas, CA…Are you searching for a way to make a difference in your community? Are you interested in volunteering but don’t know where to start? Match your passion with local organizations and agencies looking for involved community members at the Volunteer Fair! The Calaveras County Chamber of Commerce will be holding their first annual […]
Paradise, CA…The fire remained active throughout the day in various areas around the perimeter. Firefighters have been working diligently to attack the fire through direct and indirect methods. As weather and visibility allow, fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters have been working in coordination with ground crews to slow the fire’s progress. Firefighters continue to strengthen and […]
Paradise, CA…The Butte County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) reports an additional eight fatalities have been confirmed due to the Camp Fire. Eight human remains were located in Paradise. Six sets of human remains were found inside structures. Two sets of human remains were found outside structures. This brings the total number of fatalities to date to […]
San Andreas, CA…Traffic Update….Collision Near Mountain Ranch Rd / Calaveritas Rd Incident: 00232 Type: Trfc Collision-Minor Inj Location: Mountain Ranch Rd / Calaveritas Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.189264 -120.666067 Detail Information 4:56 PM 2 [3] RDWY PARTIALLY BLKD BY FIRE EQUIP 4:52 PM 1 [2] [Notification] [CHP]-Problem changed from 1179-Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt to 1181-Trfc Collision-Minor […]
Sonora, CA…Contracting officials posted a pre-solicitation notice on the Federal Business Opportunity website for snow grooming on the Calaveras and Summit Ranger districts. The notice to vendors announces the forest’s plans to post a contracting solicitation on or about Nov. 15 that will remain open for 15 days. “We are in the middle of our […]
Angels Camp, CA…Stop and say hi and top off your tanks today! Angels Trading Post has everything you need to keep you Hopping when you visit our area. Great Prices on Gas, Drinks, Sodas, Java City Coffees and more. They also accept E.B.T. cards.and have great prices on tobacco products. Stop by and see the […]
Butte County, Ca–In our ongoing effort to locate people thought to be missing as a result of the Camp Fire, the Butte County Sheriff’s Office has created a list of names of the individuals we are currently looking for. The list of names has been posted on the Butte County Sheriff’s Office webpage located at […]
