San Andreas, CA…Calaveras County Fire Chiefs Association President Don Young on Monday declared the start of cold and flue season. It isn’t what you think. Young, who is also the chief for San Andreas Fire Protection District, isn’t trying to replace Calaveras County Public Health Officer Dr. Dean Kelaita. Photo credit: Dana M. Nichols, San […]
Kirkwood, CA…CHP is reporting a vehicle rollover in the Carson Spur area on Hwy 88. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00085 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Sr88 / Carson Spur Loc Desc: EB SR88 JWO CARSON SPUR Lat/Lon: 38.705537 -120.103879 Close Detail Information 8:43 AM 5 [6] [Notification] [CHP]-Problem changed from 1179-Trfc Collision-1141 […]
Jenny Lind, CA…CHP is reporting a collision near Jenny Lind & Milton Roads. A vehicle is down an embankment and through a fence. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00289 Type: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj Location: Jenny Lind Rd / Milton Rd Loc Desc: 1 MILE FROM THE DUMP Lat/Lon: 38.099178 -120.878377 Close Detail Information […]
Tuolumne, CA…A Copperopolis man took a rather large gamble last night at a local casino that didn’t pay off in his favor. Our office received a call from Black Oak Casino reporting security staff had made contact with 21-year-old Tommy High on the gaming floor after he was involved in a verbal altercation with another […]
Alpine, Tuolumne, Mono and Inyo Counties – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) announces the seasonal closure of Sonora Pass (SR-108) due to accumulations of snow and ice on this route. Caltrans Maintenance Supervisor Chris Baker encountered 8″ of snow covering a thick sheet of ice that stopped his progress at about 8,000′ on the […]
Sonora, CA…Friday, 24 November 2017, will be the 34th annual Christmas Parade. This event will bring thousands of visitors to downtown Sonora. Several streets will be closed before and during the parade including parts of State Route 49. People need to plan ahead if they are attending the parade or trying to get through town […]
Sonora, CA… The fire restrictions in high hazard areas have been terminated as of Nov. 20, 2017. The Stanislaus National Forest enacted the temporary fire restrictions on July 20. A campfire permit is still required for those camping outside of developed campgrounds and can be obtained at visitor centers or online at www.PreventWildfireCA.org. Important fire […]
Twain Harte, CA…CHP is reporting a vehicle over an embankment near with possible injuries. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00317 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Middle Camp Rd / Lazy Z Ln Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.035634 -120.257827 Close Detail Information 4:37 PM 3 [6] 1039 CDF 4:36 PM 2 [5] 1039 TUOAMB 4:35 […]
Tuolumne, CA…CHP is reporting on overturned big rig with possible injuries near Buchanan Rd / Canyon Dr. At last report the vehicle was 10ft down an embankment. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00081 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Buchanan Rd / Carter St Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.968165 -120.233101 Close Detail Information 8:10 AM […]
Jackson, CA…CHP is reporting a head on vehicle vs motorcycle collision near Stoney Creek Road and Argonaut Lane. Please use caution in the area. Incident: 00193 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Stoney Creek Rd / Argonaut Ln Loc Desc: 2 MI FRM ARGONAUT Lat/Lon: 38.353785 -120.791848 Detail Information 1:21 PM 3 [5] 1039 AMA SO […]
Sonora, CA…On Friday, November 19th, just after 7 p.m., the Sonora Police Department responded to a vehicle vs. pedestrian collision in the 300 block of Stockton Street. It was determined that a 2004 red Honda SUV, driven by a 47-year-old Sonora woman, was traveling eastbound on Stockton Road and had struck a 38-year-old man also […]
West Point, CA…CHP is reporting a possible injury collision on Mitchell Mill Road. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00094 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: 7250 Mitchell Mill Rd Loc Desc: RACE TRACK Lat/Lon: 38.368983 -120.444552 Close Detail Information 9:23 AM 3 [6] [Notification] [CHP]-Problem changed from 1183-Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj to 1179-Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt […]
Sonora, CA…On November 18, 2017 at approximately 2352 hours, Michael A. Newton of Twain Harte was driving a black 2009 Ford Crown Victoria northbound on State Route 49 south of Jack Page Road. Theodore J. Phelan of Sonora was driving a white 1992 Jeep Cherokee southbound on State Route 49 approaching Jack Page Road. Due […]
Bear Valley, CA…Bear Valley has given an update on progress on the new “Mokelumne Express” Lift…”What an incredible bluebird day for flying. Work began at 7am today with temps hovering around 19-22 degrees. Started with a safety & planning briefing then the crews headed out to their positions. The speed at which these multi-thousand pound […]
Valley Springs, CA…CHP is reporting a collision on Jenny Lind Road. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00228 Type: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj Location: 7550 Jenny Lind Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.118055 -120.879317 Close Detail Information 3:44 PM 6 [12] [Rotation Request Comment] *** 1039 MOTHERLODE 754-1740 *** 3:43 PM 5 [11] A49-001 1185 3:28 […]
Sonora, CA…Stanislaus National Forest fire officials announced all lightning strike fires that were burning on the forest are either fully contained or out. The Summit Complex Fire, which included the Douglas, Willow and McCormick fires, were declared out. The Creek Fire was called 100 percent contained and the Bummers Fire was called controlled. “The wet […]
Sonora, CA…Adventist Health Sonora, along with partners throughout Tuolumne County, participated in the 2017 California Statewide Medical and Health Exercise (SWMHE) on Thursday, November 16 at Adventist Health Sonora’s main campus. This full scale exercise was based on a hospital campus active shooter scenario helped our community to be better prepared for emergencies and incidents […]
Arnold, CA…The precipitation and the nip in the air is bring snow to the high country. Sonora, Ebbetts & Tioga Passes are closed. Ebbetts is closed at the east end of Lake Alpine, Sonora is closed 26.4 miles of Strawberry or just over a marathon’s length from Strawberry. Chain controls from Tamarack on up Hwy […]
Valley Springs, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has recently completed a $3.8 million intersection improvement project on State Route 26 (SR-26) in Valley Springs. The project installed a four-way stop light at the intersection of SR-26 and Vista Del Lago Drive to improve efficiency for motorists and enhance pedestrian accessibility for residents in the […]
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 […]
Mokelumne Hill, CA…CHP is reporting a non-injury collision near Hwys 49 & 26. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00320 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Sr49 / Sr26 Loc Desc: SB JNO Lat/Lon: 38.297792 -120.704669 Close Detail Information 6:03 PM 3 [4] CORR ON NB SIDE / WENT ACROSS LNS 6:02 PM 2 [3] […]
Mokelumne Hill, CA…CHP is reporting an overturned vehicle in the 13 Curves area on Hwy 49. Please use caution and the northbound lane is blocked. Incident: 00219 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: 0 Calwood Ct Loc Desc: SR49 IN THE CURVES NR MOKE RIVER Lat/Lon: 38.298969 -120.710039 Close Detail Information 2:18 PM 3 [6] 1125 […]
Arnold, CA…A Flood Advisory has been issued by the National Weather Service Sacramento Flood Advisory National Weather Service Sacramento CA 840 AM PST THU NOV 16 2017 CAC003-005-009-017-057-061-067-077-091-095-113-162245- /O.CON.KSTO.FA.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-171116T2245Z/ /00000.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Yolo CA-Sacramento CA-San Joaquin CA-Solano CA-Alpine CA-Placer CA- El Dorado CA-Calaveras CA-Sierra CA-Amador CA-Nevada CA- 840 AM PST THU NOV 16 2017 …THE URBAN AND […]
Groveland, CA…CHP is reporting a solo vehicle overturned near Hwy 120 & Cherry Lake Road. Please use caution in the area…. Incident: 00301 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Sr120 / Cherry Lake Rd Loc Desc: WB JEO Lat/Lon: 37.824793 -120.010396 Close Detail Information 3:56 PM 3 [6] [Appended, 16:01:12] [2] NEG 1125 3:43 PM 2 […]
San Andreas, CA…Effective Thursday, November 16, 2017 at 8:00 AM the burn permit suspension in Tuolumne, Calaveras, eastern Stanislaus and eastern San Joaquin counties will be lifted. CAL FIRE Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit Chief Josh White is formally cancelling the burn permit suspension and advises that those possessing current and valid agriculture and residential burn permits can […]
West Point, CA….CHP is reporting a vehicle off the roadway on Hwy 26. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00112 Type: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj Location: 0 Sr26 Loc Desc: 26 AT ROBINSON RANCH Lat/Lon: 38.330679 -120.629973 Close Detail Information 10:50 AM 4 [8] 1039 SAM BERRI FOR 3A 10:26 AM 3 [3] [Appended, 10:27:39] […]
San Andreas, CA…CHP is reporting a possible injury collision near Hwys 12 & 49 just north of San Andreas. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00082 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr12 / Sr49 Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.204798 -120.697423 Close Detail Information 8:22 AM 1 [3] 1039 CALA SO – PRECAUST Unit Information 8:23 […]
Murphys, CA….CHP is reporting a minor injury collision blocking lanes near Murphys Grade Road and French Gulch. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00060 Type: Trfc Collision-Minor Inj Location: Murphys Grade Rd / French Gulch Rd Loc Desc: MURPHY GRADE AT FRENCH Lat/Lon: 38.137882 -120.468599 Close Detail Information 7:50 AM 4 [9] [Notification] [CHP]-Problem […]
Arnold, CA…Winter has arrived along the West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada according to the National Weather Service. Today Rain at lower elevations…and rain and snow at higher elevations. Highs 35 to 50 higher elevations…44 to 59 lower elevations. No snow accumulation lower elevations…3 to 5 inches higher elevations. Snow level 6500 feet increasing to above […]
Pioneer, CA…CHP is reporting a possible injury collision in front of the Payless Supermarket. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00301 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr88 / Meadow Vista Dr Loc Desc: IFO IGA PAYLESS GROCERY STORE Lat/Lon: 38.443696 -120.534267 Close Detail Information 6:48 PM 5 [7] B94-002 RDWY CLR 6:26 PM 4 […]
