Fire Update…Structure Fire off of Pennsylvania Gulch
Murphys, CA….Firefighters are working a single story structure fire on Pennsylvania Gulch Road in the Murphys area. Please use caution in the area….
California Fire Update, 23 Dead, 191,437 Acres, 3,500 Homes and other Structures were Destroyed
Santa Rosa, CA…California Statewide Fire Summary Thursday, October 12, 2017. Fire conditions remained active overnight as over 8,000 firefighters braced for gusty. North winds as they battle 21 wildfires that have burned 191,437 acres. Red Flag Warnings for gusty winds and low humidity remain in effect across the fire area and much of Northern California. These winds will continue to […]
Stanislaus National Forest Ends Temporary Fire Restrictions in Moderate Hazard Areas
Sonora, CA…The fire restrictions in moderate hazard areas have been terminated as of Oct. 10, 2017. The Stanislaus National Forest enacted temporary fire restrictions in Moderate Hazard Areas on Aug. 26, Restrictions in High Hazard Areas remain in effect. A fire restrictions map is included More information about fire restrictions and the Forest Order is […]
Traffic Update…Vehicle into Ditch near Sheep Ranch Rd / Colton Flat Rd
Sheep Ranch, CA…CHP is reporting a vehicle into a ditch near Sheep Ranch Rd / Colton Flat Rd. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00083 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Sheep Ranch Rd / Colton Flat Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.221082 -120.470624 Close Detail Information 6:06 AM 1 [2] VEH INTO DITCH Unit Information […]
Early Morning Fire Destroys Mountain Ranch Home
Mountain Ranch, CA…An early morning fire destroyed a home in Mountain Ranch. From CAL-FIRE TCU…”Units from the CAL FIRE Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit assisted Central Calaveras Fire with a residential structure fire this morning in Mountain Ranch (Calaveras County). The fire was contained and burned a small spot of wildland in addition to the structure”
California Fire Update…22 Large Fires, 170,000 Acres, 17 Deaths, 3,500 Homes & Businesses Destroyed
Napa, CA…Overnight fire conditions were very active on several fronts forcing additional evacuations across Northern California. Firefighters are battling 22 large wildfires that have burned nearly 170,000 acres. Firefighters are bracing for the winds to shift this evening and increase in speed. 17 people are confirmed to have died in the wildfires this week. 11 people alone died in […]
Toyota Tacoma vs Parked Dodge Durango sends One to Hospital
Sonora, CA…On October 11, 2017, at approximately 9:15 am, Logen Foster was driving a Toyota Tacoma, eastbound on Mono Way, east of State Route 108, in the #2(right) lane. A 2001 Dodge Durango was legally parked along the right shoulder, south of the roadway edge of eastbound Mono Way. Foster allowed his vehicle to drift […]
Point Fire Reaches 70% Containment
West Point, CA…With 4 Structures Lost the Point Fire was tragic for some but there was thankfulness for the great work by firefighters and first responders in keeping the rest of the community safe. Point Fire Incident Information: Last Updated: October 11, 2017 10:42 am Date/Time Started: October 09, 2017 1:10 am Administrative Unit: CAL […]
Traffic Update….Vehicle Down in Gully in Valley Springs Area
Valley Springs, CA…CHP is reporting a vehicle down in the gully near Golden Star Dr / Bullion Hill Dr. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00066 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Golden Star Dr / Bullion Hill Dr Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.177501 -120.825632 Close Detail Information 7:51 AM 4 [5] 1039 CALA SO 7:51 […]
President Donald J. Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for California
Washington, DC…The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced today that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of California to supplement state, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by wildfires from October 8, 2017 and continuing. Federal funding is available to state and eligible local governments and certain private […]
Traffic Update….Collision on Hwy 49 in San Andreas
San Andreas, CA…CHP is reporting a collision near the Once Again Thrift Store on Hwy 49 in San Andreas. Traffic is being backed up in the area. Incident: 00176 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr49 / Angels Rd Loc Desc: IFO ONCE AGAIN THRIFT STORE Lat/Lon: 38.185933 -120.672643 Close Detail Information 1:04 PM 7 [14] […]
Fire Update for Tuesday, October 10th. 115,000 Acres, 11 Deaths, 1,500 Structures Destroyed
Sacramento, CA…17 large wildfires that started in the past 24 hours continue to burn across California and have burned over 115,000 acres. The winds that fanned these fires Sunday night and Monday morning have decreased significantly, but local winds and dry conditions continue to pose a challenge. With the decrease in the winds combined with […]
Cal OES Director Secures Fire Management Assistance Grant from FEMA to Assist Response Agencies Battling Fires in Three Different Counties
Sacramento, CA…California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) Director Mark Ghilarducci today secured three additional Fire Management Assistance Grants (FMAG) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to help ensure the availability of vital resources to suppress wildfires burning in Lake, Orange and Napa counties. The FMAGs also enable local, state and tribal agencies […]
Residents Returning Home After Point Fire
West Point, CA…Evacuated Residents with photo ID are allowed back to their homes as of 5:30pm this evening. Hwy. 26 is now open in both directions. Fire personnel will remain in the area, so please use caution when driving through. Please avoid unnecessary travel in the area of the fire.
Modesto Man Arrested On Transportation / Sales of Narcotics and Firearms Charges
Angels Camp, CA…On 10/04/17, at approximately 6:30 PM, an officer from the Angels Camp Police Department was on patrol when he observed a vehicle with a modified and illegible front license plate. The officer stopped the vehicle near the intersection of Murphys Grade Road and Rolleri Bypass Road, and a records check revealed that the […]
Caltrans Road Report for Week of 10/08/17 Through 10/14/17
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 […]
A Sobering California Fire Update…73,000 Acres, 1,500 Homes Lost, One Fatality
Napa, CA…Overnight significant winds fanned over a dozen fires across Northern California. 15 new wind whipped wildfires in nine counties have already burned over 73,000 acres in the past 12 hours. Firefighters have been challenged with winds gusting in excess of 50mph causing extreme rates of spread and volatile burning conditions. Governor Brown has declared […]
Wildfires Prompt Governor Brown to Sign Emergency Proclamation for Napa, Sonoma and Yuba Counties
SACRAMENTO – Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today issued an emergency proclamation for Napa, Sonoma and Yuba counties due to the effects of multiple fires, including the Tubbs and Atlas fires, which have damaged critical infrastructure, threatened thousands of homes and caused the evacuation of residents. The full text of the proclamation is below: PROCLAMATION […]
Fire Update….Vegetation Fire Off of Murphys Grade Road
Murphys, CA…Firefighters are keeping busy locally with another fire. This one is on Murphys Grade Road near Rolleri Ranch Road. 15-20 acres at last report and air and ground resources are on scene now.
Hwy 108 Head On Collision Injures Modesto Pair
Sonora, CA…This collision occurred as 55 year old Modesto resident, Mr. Tresenriter, was driving his 2007 Toyota Camry westbound on SR-108 west of Mono Way. At this time, 32 year old Mountain View resident, Mr. Rapozo, was driving his 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee eastbound on SR-108, approaching Mr. Tresenriter. Mr. Tresenriter, mistaking the oncoming traffic […]
Traffic Update….Deceased Bear on Hwy 49
San Andreas, CA…CHP was reporting a large, deceased bear on Hwy 49 near the Cement Bridge between Angels Camp and San Andreas. This is fairly low them but not uncommon. Incident: 00122 Type: Traffic Break Location: 0 Sr49 Loc Desc: CEMENT BRIDGE OC Lat/Lon: 38.160903 -120.648284 Detail Information 8:17 AM 1 [1] BREAK FOR CT […]
Fire Update from a West Point Resident
West Point, CA…Very Early this morning West Point was hit with a fast wind driven fire that rapidly moved through a residential area of West Point. The Sheriff’s Dept evacuated approx 50 homes, and most of the evacuated have had to head over to Pioneer(Amador) evacuation center as highway 26 and spink road are both […]
Vegetation fire West Point near Hwy 26/Higdon Rd, Cal Fire on scene, mandatory evacuation for Higdon Rd, Higdon Spink Rd, Spink Rd
West Point, CA…Vegetation fire in West Point area near Highway 26 and Higdon Road, Cal Fire is on scene, mandatory evacuation for Higdon Road, Higdon Spink Road and Spink Road. Stay out of the area, evacuation centers set up at West Point Community Church and Pioneer Sierra Baptist Church at 26355 Buckhorn Ridge Road in […]
Traffic Update…3 Vehicle Non Injury Collision on Hwy 108
Sonora, CA…CHP…CHP is reporting a non-injury, three vehicle collision near Woods Way on Hwy 108. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00459 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Sr108 / Woods Way Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.947023 -120.426068 Close Detail Information 7:03 PM 4 [9] [Rotation Request Comment] 1039 AFFORDABLE TOWING 209-984-2414 7:02 PM 3 [8] […]
Special Event Closure on Hwy 49
SONORA – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will conduct intermittent full-highway closures on State Route 49 from Snell Road to Green Street on Friday, October 13, 2017, from 2:15 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. for a special event. Motorists should expect 15 minute delays. Alternate routes should be taken whenever possible. This closure is scheduled […]
Paving & Construction near State Route 108 (SR-108) from SR-120 to Draper Mine Road
TTUOLUMNE COUNTY — The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will be performing various road construction activities on State Route 108 (SR-108) from SR-120 to Draper Mine Road. Work will occur as follows: Various full off and on-ramp closures on eastbound and westbound SR-108 from Mono Way to Peaceful Oak Road beginning Sunday, October 8, 2017, […]
Paving on Hwy 88 from Peddler Hill Road to the Amador/Alpine County line
AMADOR COUNTY — The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will be performing various road construction activities on State Route 88 (SR-88) from Peddler Hill Road to the Amador/Alpine County line. Work will occur as follows: One-way traffic control on eastbound and westbound SR-88 from Peddler Hill Road to Tragedy Springs Road beginning Monday, October 9, […]
Major Injuries to Twain Harte Woman in Tuolumne Road Hit & Run
Twain Harte, CA…Ms. Porta was traveling southbound on Tuolumne Road North in a 2015 Jeep Wrangler. An unknown dark colored pickup truck was traveling northbound ahead of Ms. Porta. For an undetermined reason, the trailer being pulled by the dark colored pickup truck swung into the southbound lane and collided with the Jeep driven by […]
Traffic Update…Major Injury Collision on Hwy 88
Ione, CA…CHP is reporting a major injury collision in Hwy 88 in the Ione area. Please use caution and expect delays….. Incident: 00070 Type: Trfc Collision-Major Inj Location: Sr88 / Buena Vista Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.322733 -120.926590 Close Detail Information 8:44 AM 13 [21] ***1039 SAM BERRI LODI*** HEAVY DUTY / ETA DRIVE TIME […]
President Trump’s Weekly Address on Las Vegas Tragedy and the Human Spirit
Washington, DC…President Trump’s Weekly Address on Las Vegas Tragedy and the Human Spirit