Strawberry, CA…Evaluation of weather and resource availability supports the continuation of the Stanislaus National Forest Prescribed burn today. More than eighty acres of the project area were treated with fire, building forest resiliency while reducing the risk of catastrophic wildfires to communities and the critical infrastructure supporting them. The project will continue through the month […]
Kirkwood, CA…State Route 88 from Martin Meadow to Carson Spur (Amador County) reopened in both directions at 6:00 p.m. today (May 25). State Route 88 from SR-89/Pickett’s Junction to Crystal Springs East (Alpine County) is estimated to reopen at 8:00 p.m. on Friday, May 26. One-way traffic control will remain in place until the highway […]
Copperopolis, CA…Fire Season Begins in Earnest as the Grass Fires at Lower Elevations Begin. From Cal Fire TCU…”Firefighters continue to build and strengthen containment line. The fire is 9.7 acres, a decrease from previous reports due to accurate mapping. Near Main St. x Reed Turnpike Copperopolis ( Calaveras County)” #Reedfire [update] Source = Cal Fire […]
Arnold, CA…A Wildfire Evacuation Planning Town Hall for Greater Arnold residents and homeowners is planned for Saturday, June 3, at the Hazel Fischer Elementary School auditorium (1605 Blagen Road in White Pines) from 9 a.m.- 11 a.m. “In the event of a wildfire, we all need to have an evacuation plan so we’re not caught […]
Valley Springs, CA…Traffic Update….Possible Injury Collision on Hartvickson Ln Incident: 00368 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: 3421 Hartvickson Ln Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.147796 -120.848338 Detail Information 8:52 PM 1 [3] [CHP] has closed their incident [230523ST00369] Unit Information 8:52 PM 4 Unit Enroute 8:52 PM 3 Unit Assigned 8:50 PM 2 Unit Enroute 8:50 PM […]
Pickett’s Junction, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) District 10 has employed one-way traffic control on State Route 88 from the north junction of SR-89 to one mile west of Woodfords due to aggressive snow melt undermining the road. Crews are working to repair the damage per an emergency director’s order. One-way traffic control will […]
Copperopolis, CA…Traffic Update….Overturned Big Rig Trailer on Calaveras Side of Obyrnes Ferry Bridge Incident: 00206 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: 0 Unnamed Street Loc Desc: OBF JNO TULLOCH Lat/Lon: 37.899457 -120.570863 Detail Information 4:03 PM 10 [34] TOW IS ON OBYRNES FERRY AT PILE 3:53 PM 9 [29] B49-020 ETA FOR 1185 2:36 PM 8 […]
San Andreas, CA…Road Closures, Russell Road & Sunset Street, San Andreas. 5/23/23 to 6/16/23 – 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Please be advised that PG&E will be replacing approximately 115’ of HP gas distribution main lines along Russell Road and Sunset Street. Road closures will occur during construction from May 23, 2023, through June 16, […]
Frogtown, USA…Calaveras Connect Fair Shuttle started May 18th. The full schedule is available on our website: www.calaverasconnect.org and you can always call our Customer Service with questions or for more information at: 209-754-4450. Can’t wait to see you there! Calaveras County Fair & Jumping Frog Jubilee Event occurs on 05/18/2023 from All Day to .
San Andreas, CA…California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit will be conducting helicopter aerial ignition operations and hazardous fuels reduction in the vicinity of the New Hogan VMP site within the community of Rancho Calaveras in Calaveras County on Tuesday and Wednesday, May 23 & 24, 2023. Helicopter activity and smoke […]
Frogtown, USA…Calaveras Connect Fair Shuttle started May 18th. The full schedule is available on our website: www.calaverasconnect.org and you can always call our Customer Service with questions or for more information at: 209-754-4450. Can’t wait to see you there! Calaveras County Fair & Jumping Frog Jubilee
Lake Alpine, CA…It takes a lot more than removing snow to safely reopen the mountain passes. Here we see crews removing mud and debris from SR-4/Ebbetts Pass in Alpine County. The Camp Connell and Woodfords maintenance teams are making great progress and are near the summit on one side and at postmile 6.4 near Cape […]
Angels Camp, CA…Come down to the park and bring the kids to meet your firefighters from the City of Angels Camp. We look forward to cooking you and your family a great breakfast! Utica Park May 20 & 21 –7am to 11am. Breakfast will include: Ham, Eggs, Milk, Juice, Coffee, and all you can eat […]
Arnold, CA…Traffic Update….Possible Injury Vehicle Off Roadway Collision Between Arnold & Big Trees Incident: 00286 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr4 / Moran Rd Loc Desc: WB 4 BTWN ARNOLD AND BIG TREES Lat/Lon: 38.264970 -120.333721 Detail Information 4:54 PM 2 [4] 1039 CAL SO 4:53 PM 1 [2] OFF THE SIDE OF THE RDWY […]
Wallace, CA…Firefighters from Calaveras Consolidated, Clements, CalFire, and San Andreas Fire responded with heavy fire conditions in the home and spreading to the vegetation. Working in 95-degree heat, firefighters extinguished the well-involved house fire and vegetation fire which was just under an acre. Two family pets (dogs) were rescued by firefighters and returned to family […]
Angels Camp, CA…South Main Street will be closed from Bret Harte Road (near St. Patrick’s Church) to Vallecito Road on May 18, 2023 from 9:45 AM to approximately 11:15 AM for the annual Youth Parade. If you need to get around the road closure, use the Hwy 4 Bypass….or better yet, park your vehicle and […]
San Andreas, CA…Traffic Update….Bumper in Roadway & Collision Near Hwy 49 & Carol Kennedy Drive. Incident: 00130 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Sr49 / Carol Kennedy Dr Loc Desc: SB 49 JSO CAROL KENNEDY Lat/Lon: 38.145943 -120.638864 Detail Information 10:04 AM 2 [3] VEHS NEG 1125 10:04 AM 1 [1] BUMPER IN RDWY Unit Information […]
Wallace, CA…Traffic & Fire Update….Structure Fire Near 7000 Block of Hwy 12 Incident: 00302 Type: Report of Fire Location: 7825 Sr12 Loc Desc: SR12 Lat/Lon: 38.201894 -120.983057 Detail Information 4:43 PM 4 [19] [Appended, 16:45:44] [1] HOUSE ON FIRE 4:35 PM 3 [9] [Appended, 16:36:06] [1] RP CAN SEE A HOUSE FIRE FRM HWY 12 […]
San Andreas, CA…You’ve got all the elements for a safe landscape debris burn in place. There’s one more item on the checklist: reach with your local air district authority to learn if your plan is on a permissive burn day. The air district entity has the ultimate say to give your burn the go ahead […]
Tuolumne, CA…Traffic Update….Delivery Van vs Vehicle Near Tuolumne Rd / Black Oak Rd Incident: 00113 Type: Trfc Collision-Minor Inj Location: Tuolumne Rd / Black Oak Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.963119 -120.284490 Detail Information 10:13 AM 16 [33] [Notification] [CHP]-TUOSO REQ ETA OF WHEN THEY CAN OPEN RDWY WHEN KNOWN [Shared] 9:10 AM 15 [30] [Rotation […]
Arnold, CA…Traffic Update….Collision on Hwy 4 Near Cal Fire Station Incident: 00072 Type: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj Location: 3184 Sr4 Loc Desc: WB – NEAR Lat/Lon: 38.235209 -120.365317 Detail Information 8:39 AM 2 [4] NEG 1125 8:39 AM 1 [3] DRIVER OO THE VEH Unit Information 8:42 AM 1 Unit Assigned