Angels Camp, CA…On 03/28/18, at approximately 9 PM, the Angels Camp Police Department K-9 Unit assisted the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office on a traffic stop. Deputies from CCSO stopped a vehicle for a traffic infraction near the intersection of S. Main Street and Monte Verda Street. The adult male passenger in the vehicle, who was […]
Markleeville, CA…From Caltrans…LET THE GATE SWING OPEN…Monitor Pass (State Route 89) opened this morning from the junction with SR-4 up through U.S. Route 395. Please keep in mind that this is not a full seasonal opening, as upcoming inclement weather could mean another multi-day closure. Thanks to Clinton Neeley, Woodfords area maintenance supervisor, for providing […]
Pinecrest, CA…Like swallows returning to Capistrano and the opening day of baseball, the Caltrans Long Barn crew is planning to start the clearing of the Sonora Pass- the annual ritual that is the harbinger of springtime in the Sierra! Long Barn Supe, Chris Baker reports that we have all equipment moved up as of today […]
Twain Harte, CA…Traffic Update….Vehicle Over The Side Near Sr108 / Confidence Rd. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00148 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr108 / Confidence Rd Loc Desc: WB Lat/Lon: 38.045266 -120.207623 Detail Information 10:26 AM 7 [11] A61-002 ACCESS ALL FM THE DW AT IS COFFIL AND SR108 / 1039 AFFORDABLE […]
Murphys, CA…Traffic Update….Arrows Flying Across Murphys Grade Road….No Really! Please use caution for potential perforations in the area… Incident: 00212 Type: Traffic Hazard Location: Murphys Grade Rd / Fairview Park Ct Loc Desc: 2455 MURPHY Lat/Lon: 38.130773 -120.486277 Detail Information 3:48 PM 1 [2] SUBJ’S SHOOTING BOW AND ARROWS ACROSS RDWY * TO HIT TARGET […]
Sonora, CA…Traffic Update….Collision Near Sr108 / Bell Mooney Rd. Please use caution in the area…. Incident: 00269 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr108 / Bell Mooney Rd Loc Desc: JWO BELL MOONEY Lat/Lon: 37.940171 -120.434270 Detail Information 1:04 PM 3 [4] EMS AND FIRE ENRT PER TUOL SO 1:04 PM 2 [2] MOVED OO RDWY […]
Calaveras County, CA…Ask the average person about the American Red Cross and chances are they will mention disasters like the Butte fire and floods, tornados, hurricanes. But most of the disasters American Red Cross volunteers in Calaveras, Tuolumne, and Amador counties respond to are single-family home fires. Since last October, volunteers have responded 20 times […]
Oakland, Calif. – Calaveras County will reduce flood risk in the Calaveras River watershed by minimizing water runoff, soil erosion, sediment accumulation, and debris flow through a $3.9 million mitigation project. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) awarded $2,974,335 to the County for erosion control measures including hydro-mulching and hydro-seeding in the most vulnerable watersheds […]
Coulterville, CA…Join Caltrans District 10 Public Information Officer Rick Estrada as he visits State Route 132 in Mariposa County, where a wall of water sliced through the roadbed and washed away a significant piece of the highway on March 22. His video shows the size of the cut and how it separated the highway in […]
Sonora, CA…From the USFS- Stanislaus…”How we think about wildland fires is changing. Improving forest health and reducing risks to communities requires partnerships among federal and state agencies, tribal governments, fire departments, communities, and landowners. This video highlights some examples of how a diverse array of stakeholders are working together and learning to live with fire. […]
Arnold, CA…Traffic Update….Overturned Pickup Near Hwy 4 & Big Trees Village. We passed this one and a small pickup was overturned on its side in the eastbound lane. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00227 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Sr4 / Big Trees Village Dr Loc Desc: JUST PAST STATE PARK Lat/Lon: 38.296389 […]
Pine Grove, CA…Traffic Update….Collision Near Ridge Rd / Climax Rd Incident: 00080 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Ridge Rd / Climax Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.404493 -120.717039 Detail Information 9:50 AM 1 [1] BLK MERC VS MAR JEEP
San Andreas, CA…From CAL-Fire….There is a Recall of Kidde Dual Sensor Smoke Alarms due to compromised sensor, which poses a risk to consumers of not being alerted to a fire in their home. If you have a Kidde Smoke Alarm check to see if your model is affected (PI2010 and PI9010). Learn more: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/Kidde-Recalls-Dual-Sensor-Smoke-Alarms-Due-to-Risk-of-Failure-to-Alert-Consumers-to-a-Fire
Kirkwood, CA…Traffic Update….Large Boulder in Westbound Lane Near Sr88 / Peddler Vista. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00163 Type: Traffic Hazard Location: Sr88 / Peddler Vista Loc Desc: JWO PEDDLER HILL VISTA POINT Lat/Lon: 38.597222 -120.222222 Detail Information 1:46 PM 2 [6] 1039 CT DIST 10 1:45 PM 1 [5] LG BOULDER IN […]
Angels Camp, CA….Traffic Update….Brown Cow on the Loose Near Hwy 49 & Carson Hill. How now brown cow did you come to the place where you felt the need to test the theory that the grass was really greener on the other side? Please use caution in the area for bovine activity…. Incident: 00063 Type: […]
Angels Camp, CA…Traffic Update….Chevy vs Rock Near Dogtown Rd / San Domingo Rd. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00053 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Dogtown Rd / San Domingo Rd Loc Desc: 1 MI JWO Lat/Lon: 38.140507 -120.549416 Detail Information 6:31 AM 4 [6] RP IN A BLU TOYT TAC / CAME OUT […]
Snelling, CA…From Caltrans…Caltrans has closed northbound and southbound State Route 59 (SR-59) for five miles from Reilly Road to Sandy Mush Road in Merced County for repair work following last week’s heavy rain. The photos below are of the bridge at Mariposa Creek, where crews are watching vigilantly and awaiting for the water level to […]
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 […]
Valley Springs, CA…Traffic Update….Injured Dog Near Sr12 / Messing Rd Incident: 00219 Type: Traffic Hazard Location: Sr12 / Messing Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.180681 -120.908787 Detail Information 3:17 PM 1 [1] INJURED DOG