Governor Brown Signs Legislation to Strengthen Wildfire Prevention and Recovery

Governor Brown Signs Legislation to Strengthen Wildfire Prevention and Recovery

Sacramento, CA…Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today signed legislation to strengthen California’s ability to prevent and recover from catastrophic wildfires, including Senate Bill 901 – authored by Senator Bill Dodd (D-Napa) – which boosts the state’s forest management activities, updates requirements for the maintenance and operation of utility infrastructure to reflect changing climate conditions, and […]

With Trails at Risk Sierra Snowmobile Foundation to Meet in Sonora.

With Trails at Risk Sierra Snowmobile Foundation to Meet in Sonora.

Sonora, CA…We’re in! Join us for an informational session, meet and greet, and of course discussion on how to best comment on the proposed alternative from the Stanislaus National Forest. We bring the maps, Standard Pour supplies the food and drink, and you bring your own awesome self! See you there! Did you know that […]

Traffic Update….Vehicle vs Tree Near Sr108 / Pinecrest Lake Rd

Traffic Update….Vehicle vs Tree Near Sr108 / Pinecrest Lake Rd

Pinecrest, CA…Traffic Update….Vehicle vs Tree Near Sr108 / Pinecrest Lake Rd Incident: 00370 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr108 / Pinecrest Lake Rd Loc Desc: NEAR STRAWBERRY INN Lat/Lon: 38.187248 -120.008280 Detail Information 6:59 PM 9 [16] 1039 VICS 6:57 PM 8 [12] 1039 61-1 LN 10 6:55 PM 7 [11] [Rotation Request Comment] 1039 […]

Child Passenger Safety Seat Check Event This Saturday

Child Passenger Safety Seat Check Event This Saturday

Sonora, CA…Every day, thousands of parents and caregivers in California travel with children in their vehicle. During Child Passenger Safety Week, September 23-29, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) will work with its traffic safety partners throughout the state to make sure all children are riding safely. In a nationwide study, the National Highway Traffic Safety […]

Governor Brown on the Death of Caltrans Worker William D. Casdorph

Governor Brown on the Death of Caltrans Worker William D. Casdorph

Sacramento, CA…Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. on Sep 19 issued the following statement regarding the death of California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) Highway Maintenance Leadworker William D. Casdorph: “Anne and I mourn the loss of Caltrans Highway Maintenance Leadworker William D. Casdorph, a dedicated public servant who worked to make our roads safer for nearly […]

Traffic Update….Vehicle vs Power Pole Near Merrell Rd / Sr120

Traffic Update….Vehicle vs Power Pole Near Merrell Rd / Sr120

Groveland, CA…Traffic Update….Vehicle vs Power Pole Near Merrell Rd / Sr120 Incident: 00074 Type: Hit and Run No Injuries Location: Merrell Rd / Sr120 Loc Desc: SEES CANDY PLOT Lat/Lon: 37.835788 -120.238903 Detail Information 8:13 AM 17 [32] 61-006 1185 97 8:03 AM 16 [29] 1039 ATT — USED ADDRESS OF 11699 MERRELL RD GROVELAND […]

PG&E Helicopter Patrols in Amador, Calaveras and Tuolumne counties

PG&E Helicopter Patrols in Amador, Calaveras and Tuolumne counties

Angels Camp, CA…Given the dramatic wildfire threat our communities face this year, PG&E is taking immediate action to ensure the safety of our customers, their neighborhoods and the surrounding community. PG&E Vegetation Management Crews are taking urgent action to create even greater safety clearances between trees and power lines in neighborhoods and communities that face […]

Traffic Update….Solo Vehicle Off Roadway Near Parrotts Ferry Rd / Green St

Traffic Update….Solo Vehicle Off Roadway Near Parrotts Ferry Rd / Green St

Columbia, CA…Traffic Update….Solo Vehicle Off Roadway Near Parrotts Ferry Rd / Green St Incident: 00176 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Parrotts Ferry Rd / Green St Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.036717 -120.402254 Detail Information 11:28 AM 2 [4] [Notification] [CHP]-PER RP SOLO VEH GRY DODG PK OFF THE RDWY 11:26 AM 1 [2] SOLO VEH INVLD […]

Traffic Update…Overturned Vehicle Near Sr108 / Rushing Hill Lookout Rd

Traffic Update…Overturned Vehicle Near Sr108 / Rushing Hill Lookout Rd

Sonora, CA…Traffic Update…Overturned Vehicle Near Sr108 / Rushing Hill Lookout Rd Incident: 00155 Type: Trfc Collision-Minor Inj Location: Sr108 / Rushing Hill Lookout Rd Loc Desc: JWO CIRCLE K RANCH EB Lat/Lon: 37.847265 -120.560209 Detail Information 10:52 AM 10 [15] [Notification] [CHP]-Problem changed from 1179-Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt to 1181-Trfc Collision-Minor Inj by CHP [Shared] 10:52 […]

Lee D Glenn, 60 of Railroad Flat Passed Away in Rail Road Flat Road Collision

Lee D Glenn, 60 of Railroad Flat Passed Away in Rail Road Flat Road Collision

Rail Road Flat, CA…On Saturday, September 15, 2018, at an unknown time Glenn was riding his motorcycle south on Railroad Flat Rd, south of Sierra Oaks Dr. at an unknown speed. As the roadway curved to the left, Glenn failed to follow the roadway and allowed his vehicle to drive off the right roadway edge. […]

Traffic Update….Motorcycle Fatality Off of Rail Road Flat Road

Traffic Update….Motorcycle Fatality Off of Rail Road Flat Road

Rail Road Flat, CA…Traffic Update….Motorcycle Fatality Off of Rail Road Flat Road Incident: 00333 Type: Fatality Location: 2622 Railroad Flat Rd Loc Desc: WHARREGARD Lat/Lon: 38.298386 -120.503785 Detail Information 6:36 PM 6 [28] [Rotation Request Comment] ***** 1039 SAM BERRI 209-728-3931 ***** 6:36 PM 5 [27] REQ 1185 6:34 PM 4 [25] 49-S3 MOTHERLODE TOW […]

Traffic Update…Vehicle vs Power Pole Near Sawmill Flat Rd / Parrotts Ferry Rd

Traffic Update…Vehicle vs Power Pole Near Sawmill Flat Rd / Parrotts Ferry Rd

Columbia, CA…Traffic Update…Vehicle vs Power Pole Near Sawmill Flat Rd / Parrotts Ferry Rd. CHP is reporting the vehicle is also down an embankment. The female driver is out of the vehicle. Incident: 00222 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sawmill Flat Rd / Parrotts Ferry Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.018338 -120.395861 Detail Information 11:53 AM […]

Caltrans Has Completed Accelerated Repairs on State Route 108 in Tuolumne County Due to SB 1 Funds

Caltrans Has Completed Accelerated Repairs on State Route 108 in Tuolumne County Due to SB 1 Funds

Tuolumne County, CA…Caltrans has replaced four lane miles of pavement on eastbound and westbound State Route 108 from Lyons Dam Road to the community of Long Barn, due to funds received from Senate Bill 1 (SB 1), the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017. “The completion of this project will benefit residents in the […]

A Message for Young Drivers From CHP San Andreas

A Message for Young Drivers From CHP San Andreas

San Andreas, CA…A message for young drivers from CHP…”12814.6(b)(1)(A) and (B) California Vehicle Code-during the first 12 months after issuance of a provisional license the licensee may not do any of the following unless accompanied and supervised by a licensed driver who is the licensee’s parent or guardian, a licensed driver who is 25 years […]

Traffic Update….Cow Loose on Greeley Hill Road

Traffic Update….Cow Loose on Greeley Hill Road

Coulterville, CA…Traffic Update….Cow Loose on Greeley Hill Road Incident: 00125 Type: Animal Hazard Location: 5200 Greeley Hill Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.715489 -120.193244 Detail Information 9:06 AM 2 [3] 1039 61-6 FR THE SON OFC 9:04 AM 1 [1] COW Unit Information 9:06 AM 1 Unit Assigned

Burson Road – Emergency Culvert Replacement and Temporary Road Closure on Thursday, September 20, 2018

Burson Road – Emergency Culvert Replacement and Temporary Road Closure on Thursday, September 20, 2018

Valley Springs, CA…The driving public should be advised that there will be a hard road closure on Burson Road Valley Springs on Thursday, September 20, 2018 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. A detour around the work zone will be in place as shown. Please call Public Works at (209) 754-6401 with any questions.

Traffic Update….Collision Near Hwy 49 & Jackass Hill

Traffic Update….Collision Near Hwy 49 & Jackass Hill

Tuttletown, CA…Traffic Update….Collision Near Hwy 49 & Jackass Hill. Typically collisions in this area can cause significant traffic delays. Details are still coming in but if you have a chance to take Parrotts Ferry or Obyrnes Ferry it might be a good idea. Incident: 00234 Type: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj Location: Sr49 / Jackass Hill Rd […]

Traffic Update….Vehicle with Trailer Overturned Near Sr108 / Mono Way

Traffic Update….Vehicle with Trailer Overturned Near Sr108 / Mono Way

Sonora, CA…Traffic Update….Vehicle with Trailer Overturned Near Sr108 / Mono Way Incident: 00203 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr108 / Mono Way Loc Desc: WB Lat/Lon: 37.981928 -120.306051 Detail Information 12:43 PM 5 [12] [Rotation Request Comment] 1039 AHEARNS TOWING 209-533-9149 12:42 PM 4 [11] A61-003 1185 F/DODG 3/4 TON AND 2AXLE TRLR 12:39 PM […]

Moderate Injuries to Sonora Man in Tuolumne Road Collision

Moderate Injuries to Sonora Man in Tuolumne Road Collision

Sonora, CA…On Friday, September 14, 2018, at approximately 8:00 PM, 22 year old Tuolumne resident, Savannah McNeil, was driving a 2005 Ford 500, stopped westbound, within the westbound traffic lane of Tuolumne Rd, in preparation to turn left into a private driveway west of Morris Road,yielding to oncoming eastbound traffic. 21 year old Sonora Resident, […]

PG&E Accelerates Vegetation Work in Tuolumne and Calaveras Counties as Wildfire Threat Grows

PG&E Accelerates Vegetation Work in Tuolumne and Calaveras Counties as Wildfire Threat Grows

Sacramento, CA… In response to the recent and dramatically increasing wildfire threat in our state, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is accelerating its vegetation management work in Tuolumne and Calaveras Counties to further reduce the risk of wildfire and keep our customers, their families and our communities safe. According to CAL FIRE and the […]

Traffic Update….Collision Blocking Lanes Near Sr120 / Cavanero Rd

Traffic Update….Collision Blocking Lanes Near Sr120 / Cavanero Rd

Groveland, CA…Traffic Update….Collision Blocking Lanes Near Sr120 / Cavanero Rd Incident: 00137 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Sr120 / Cavanero Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.814019 -120.300054 Detail Information 10:15 AM 3 [3] RP ADV NEAR MOCCASIN SWITCHBACK RD 10:14 AM 2 [2] 1125 BOTH VEHS 10:14 AM 1 [1] BLK CHEV CRUZ VS DKGRY NISS […]

Traffic Update….Non-Injury Collision Near Sr120 / Back St

Traffic Update….Non-Injury Collision Near Sr120 / Back St

Groveland, CA…Traffic Update….Non-Injury Collision Near Sr120 / Back St Incident: 00125 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Sr120 / Back St Loc Desc: IFO IRON DOOR SALOON Lat/Lon: 37.839267 -120.229733 Detail Information 10:05 AM 4 [5] 1039 61-4 WILL GET READY AND BE ENRT/EXTENDED 10:00 AM 3 [3] 1039 61-S3 //61-4 ON CALL 9:53 AM 2 […]

Traffic Update….Collision Blocking Lanes Near Jamestown Rd / Racetrack Rd

Traffic Update….Collision Blocking Lanes Near Jamestown Rd / Racetrack Rd

Sonora, CA…Traffic Update….Collision Blocking Lanes Near Jamestown Rd / Racetrack Rd Incident: 00114 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Jamestown Rd / Racetrack Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.991557 -120.411014 Detail Information 9:56 AM 13 [25] 1039 3A CALL# 33849 9:55 AM 12 [24] 1039 3A CALL# 33588 9:53 AM 11 [23] A61-001 VEH MISSING 3 TIRES […]