Sonora, CA…The Summit Ranger District on the Stanislaus National Forest experienced multiple lightning strikes last weekend, resulting in more than 20 new single-tree fires. The weather forecast for the Forest calls for thunderstorms producing lightning strikes through Wednesday and significant high temperatures through the weekend. A single-tree fire occurs when lightning strikes and ignites a […]
Wawona, CA…Crews made significant progress yesterday building and strengthening line on the west side of the fire above Wawona. Contingency lines were also established to the northwest leading to Turner Ridge. Firefighters now have access to the South Fork and have been inserted to extinguish spot fires that have been occurring the past few days. […]
Angels Camp, CA…Troung was driving a 2007 Acura MDX westbound on SR-4 west of Stallion Way at approximately 45-50 miles per hour. Cervantes was driving his Toyota Tundra eastbound on SR-4 west of Stallion Way at approximately 45-50 miles per hour. Troung failed to safely negotiate a left hand curve in the roadway. The Acura […]
Valley, CA….CHP is reporting a vehicle vs tree collision near Warren Road & Hwy 26. Please use caution in the area…. Incident: 00063 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Warren Rd / Sr26 Loc Desc: JNO Lat/Lon: 38.102936 -120.922029 Close Detail Information 7:14 AM 2 [4] ONE PARTY GETTING OO VEH 7:13 AM 1 [1] VEH […]
Wawona, CA…Evacuation order is for all areas east of Highway 41 along Chilnualna Falls Rd. and Forest Dr. Residents and visitors must vacate by 4:00 pm today. Red Cross Shelter at Tenaya Lodge. Community meeting will be held at Tenaya Lodge at 6PM. Fire activity increased yesterday primarily due to downdraft winds from thunderstorms. The […]
CALAVERAS COUNTY — The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform various road construction work on State Route 49 (SR-49) from Angels Creek to the Calaveras/Tuolumne county line. Work will occur as follows: A long-term lane closure will be in effect with one-way traffic control on northbound and southbound SR-49 from Angels Creek to Centennial […]
CALAVERAS COUNTY — The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform various road construction work on State Route 4 (SR-4) from SR-49, in Angels Camp, to Apple Blossom Drive in Murphys. Work will occur as follows: One-way traffic control on eastbound and westbound SR-4 from SR-49 to Davis Ranch Road beginning Sunday, August 20, 2017, […]
CALAVERAS COUNTY — The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform one-way traffic control on eastbound and westbound State Route 4 from Upper Moran Road to Calaveras Big Trees State Park entrance for construction activities. Work will begin Monday, August 21, 2017, through Friday, August 25, 2017, from 6:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. Motorists should […]
Tuolumne County – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will conduct one-way traffic control on State Route 108 from Via Estate/Rancho Poquitos to Draper Mine Road for paving. Crews will be working Sunday, August 20, 2017, through Friday, August 25, 2017, from 8:00 p.m. until 5:00 a.m. Motorists should expect 15 minute delays. This work […]
Tuolumne County – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform one-way traffic control on eastbound and westbound State Route 120 at the James E. Roberts Bridge in Tuolumne County for bridge work. The bridge will be under one-way traffic control through the project’s completion in November 2017. Motorists should expect 10 minute delays. This […]
Tuolumne County – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will be performing one-way traffic control on eastbound and westbound State Route 108 at Peaceful Oak Road for paving. Work will begin Sunday, August 20, 2017, through Friday, August 25, 2017, from 8:00 p.m. until 5:00 a.m. Motorists should expect 10 minute delays. Work is scheduled […]
Tuolumne County – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will close the northbound connector ramp from State Route 108 (SR-108) to SR-49 for pavement work. This closure will occur approximately 2 miles west of Lime Kiln Road/South Washington Street. Crews will be working Sunday, August 20, 2017, through Friday, August 25, 2017, from 8:00 p.m. […]
Tuolumne County – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform one-way traffic control on northbound and southbound State Route 49 (SR-49) from Chicken Ranch Road to eastbound SR-108 for paving operations. Work will begin Sunday, August 20, 2017, through Friday, August 25, 2017, from 8:00 p.m. until 5:00 a.m. Motorists should expect 10 minute […]
Amador County – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will be performing one-way traffic control on eastbound and westbound State Route 88 from Tragedy Springs Road to the Amador/Alpine County line for paving work. Work will begin Monday, August 21, 2017, through Friday, August 25, 2017, from 6:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Motorists should expect […]
Amador County – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform one-way traffic control on eastbound and westbound State Route 16 (SR-16) from SR-49 to the Sacramento/Amador County line for paving operations. Work will begin Monday, August 21, 2017, through Friday, August 25, 2017, from 6:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. Motorists should expect 15 minute […]
Amador County – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will be performing one-way traffic control on eastbound and westbound State Route 88 from Fort Jackson Creek to Silver Drive for paving work. Work will begin Monday, August 21, 2017, through Friday, August 25, 2017, from 6:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Motorists should expect 15 minute […]
San Andreas, CA…CHP is reporting a vehicle on it’s side about 50ft off roadway near Hwys 49 & 12. Please use caution in the area…. Incident: 00501 Type: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj Location: Sr49 / Sr12 Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.204798 -120.697423 Close Detail Information 9:35 PM 4 [8] C49-200 1185 / VEH ON SIDE 50 FT […]
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 […]
Columbia, CA….CHP is reporting a non-injury hit & run in the Columbia area. The details are below and we will refrain from trying to read between the lines…. Incident: 00522 Type: Hit and Run No Injuries Location: 22460 S Airport Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.024281 -120.416225 Close Detail Information 6:46 PM 5 [19] BF FOLLOWED […]
Angels Camp, CA…On Sunday, August 12 a grass fire broke out in a vacant lot near our home in old town Angels Camp, above Utica Park. As fire newbies, we were pretty scared. The flames were over six feet high and the crackling could be heard inside our house even though all the windows were […]
Jamestown, CA….CHP is reporting a solo vehicle that has spun and ended up in a ditch near Sr108 / Tulloch Dam Rd. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00074 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Sr108 / Tulloch Dam Rd Loc Desc: EB BTWN TULLOCH DAM AND J59 Lat/Lon: 37.839200 -120.626055 Close Detail Information 6:45 […]
Sonora, CA…Firefighters seem to making good progress on a vegetation fire on North Tuolumne Road. Initially it was reported at an acre or so. Please use caution in the area…. Finding insurance is a huge problem for homeowners in the Sierra Nevada foothills. Delos is here to help you find insurance for your new home, […]
Sacramento, CA…Caltrans today announced that 32 major “fix-it-first” transportation projects can be accelerated a year earlier than planned thanks to anticipated funding from Senate Bill 1 (SB 1), the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017. The advancement is possible due to nearly $690 million in funding authorized today by the California Transportation Commission (CTC). […]
Yosemite, CA…The Empire Fire is being managed for both resource and protection objectives. It is approximately 1 mile south of the Bridalveil Campground east of Alder Creek drainage and west of Bridalveil Creek drainage, burning in Red fir. Fire behavior has been actively flanking and backing with some single and group tree torching. The fire […]
Yosemite, CA…The South Fork Fire experienced minimal growth yesterday as weather conditions and high humidity levels held the fire within the western and southern containment lines. The fire continues to slowly spread to the northeast into the Yosemite Wilderness. Air resources will continue to assist the firefighting effort today as smoke levels allow. Direct line […]
Jackson, CA…CHP is reporting a vehicle vs a pole on Argonaut Lane. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00220 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: 10771 Argonaut Ln Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.365411 -120.789161 Close Detail Information 2:16 PM 6 [17] [Rotation Request Comment] 1039 BRUSATORI TOW 267-5990 2:13 PM 5 [16] A94-001 1185 2:09 PM […]
Angels Camp, CA…(Editor’s Note: We just heard from a viewer that this stretch of construction is causing up to 45 minute delays if you happen to mistime heading through this area. So is you have an appointment or time sensitive trip you need to make to or from Sonora Parrotts Ferry may be your best […]
Jamestown, CA…CHP is reporting a non-injury down an embankment incident near Hwy 108 & Chicken Ranch Road. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00289 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Sr108 / Chicken Ranch Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.935047 -120.443128 Close Detail Information 2:20 PM 4 [4] 1039 OFC 2:20 PM 3 [3] INV PRTY […]
Jamestown, CA….CHP is reporting a male subject is in the middle of the roadway rocking back n forth in his vehicle near Peppermint Falls & Peppermint Creek. Please use caution in the area and we hope his day gets better after this… Incident: 00261 Type: Traffic Hazard Location: Peppermint Falls Rd / Peppermint Creek Rd […]
La Grange, CA…Firefighters were able to hold the Zamora Fire to 23.8 Acres yesterday. Air & ground units worked the fire and kept it from spreading after their initial attack to contain it. Be fire safe as traditional now through November or the first heavy wetting rain is the peak of fire season. Finding insurance […]
