Eagle Meadows, CA…Check out Caltrans crews’ progress clearing 9,623′ Sonora Pass on KCRA 3 tonight. Reporter Will Heryford joined us for a ride along to document seasonal clearing on this scenic route. Once the snow is cleared, there is lots of other work that needs to be done. Prior to opening the roadway for public […]
Walnut Creek, CA…More than one hit-and-run crash occurs every minute on U.S. roads, according to new research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. These crashes resulted in2,049 deaths in 2016 – the highest number on record and a 60 percent increase since 2009. In California, there were 337 hit-and-run crashes involving at least one fatality in 2016, the latest […]
Ione, CA…Traffic Update….Overturned Vehicle on Coyote Drive Incident: 00420 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: 4191 Coyote Dr Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.272328 -120.967943 Detail Information 9:58 PM 3 [9] B94-002 FIRE 97 9:39 PM 2 [2] 1039 AMA SO 9:39 PM 1 [1] OT VEH IN GRASS Unit Information 9:44 PM 4 Unit Assigned 9:58 PM […]
Angels Camp, CA…On April 24, 2018 at approximately 4:45 PM, the Angels Camp Police Department took a report of a stolen vehicle from the 600 block of Gardner Lane in Angels Camp. The victim reported that the vehicle was parked in his garage when he left the residence at approximately 5:00 AM on April 24, […]
San Andreas, CA…Wednesday, May 2nd and Thursday, May 3rd, 2018 the Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit of the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) will be conducting crew readiness drills for the 2018 fire season. Division Chief Jeff Sanders explained “These drills are essential to gauge the readiness of the Unit Conservation Camp Crews for […]
Twain Harte, CA…From the Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Dept….Many of you heard sirens and saw police activity yesterday evening near Black Oak Casino in Tuolumne. Just before 5 PM, Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a disturbance at a home on Golf Club Drive in Twain Harte. It was reported that 66-year-old David Mussenden forced open a locked […]
Valley Springs, CA…Traffic Update…..Vehicle on Roof Near Sr26 / Farris Dr. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00049 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr26 / Farris Dr Loc Desc: WB Lat/Lon: 38.150102 -120.858128 Detail Information 7:01 AM 3 [6] [Rotation Request Comment] *** 1039 SAM BERRI TOW 209-728-3931 ***** 7:00 AM 2 [5] A49-001 […]
Murphys, CA…CHP is reporting a vehicle into an embankment and a vehicle in the middle of the roadway in a curve as well. Please use caution as you head up or down Hwy 4 this morning… Incident: 00048 Type: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj Location: Sr4 / Utica Powerhouse Rd Loc Desc: AT TOP OF UTICA GRADE […]
Murphys, CA…On Wednesday, April 25, the public is invited to attend the first workshop for the Murphys Complete Streets Plan. The project is a cooperative effort between Calaveras County, the Calaveras Council of Governments, and Caltrans to develop a plan for the Highway 4 corridor through Murphys. Based on close coordination and input from the […]
Valley Springs, CA…Traffic Update….Mercedes vs Stop Sign near Da Lee Rd / Jenny Lind Rd. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00162 Type: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj Location: Da Lee Rd / Jenny Lind Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.122347 -120.877152 Detail Information 1:10 PM 5 [15] [Rotation Request Comment] 1039 MOTHERLODE 209-754-1740 1:09 PM 4 […]
Lake Alpine, CA…From Caltrans District 10…”Camp Connell Area Maintenance Supervisor Mike Johnson made his way up Ebbetts Pass (SR-4) yesterday and sent back some photos of his crew working their way to the east end of Mosquito Lake at the Pacific Grade Summit. Mike reports that the snow is usually deepest at the old corrals […]
Jamestown, CA…Traffic Update….Black Cow near SR108 / Chicken Ranch Rd. Please be bovine aware in the area… Incident: 00085 Type: Animal Hazard Location: SR108 / Chicken Ranch Rd Loc Desc: JWO Lat/Lon: 37.935047 -120.443128 Detail Information 8:29 AM 2 [5] 1039 A/C 8:28 AM 1 [1] BLK COW Unit Information 8:29 AM 3 Unit Assigned […]
Douglas Flat, CA…On April 22, 2018, at approximately 12:50 pm, Delongpre was driving a 1991 Jeep Cherokee eastbound on Camp 9 Road at an undetermined speed. For an unknown reason, Delongpre allowed the Jeep to travel off the north side of the roadway. The front of the Jeep collided with a large boulder and overturned […]
Pinecrest, CA…From Caltrans Distict 10..”**Sonora Pass Update** Winter Closure Moving Up The Hill We expect to move the winter closure gate from the current closure point at Eagle Meadows up the hill to Kennedy Meadows at noon today if all goes as planned. Our Maintenance Supervisor is checking the road out this morning to make […]
Jamestown, CA…From the Tuolumne Sheriff’s Dept…”The use of technology and assistance from a local casino security team, helps nab a car thief. On Friday afternoon we received a call from the Tracy Police Department in regards to a stolen 2018 Dodge Challenger Hellcat. The car had an electronic tracking device which showed it to be […]
Douglas Flat, CA…Traffic Update….Possible Injury Collision On Camp Nine Road Incident: 00189 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Parrots Ferry Rd / Camp 9 Bypass Rd Loc Desc: 9 MILES INTO CAMP 9 Lat/Lon: 38.084543 -120.461808 Detail Information 1:09 PM 2 [7] 1039 1141 THEY ALREADY HAD THE INFO 12:55 PM 1 [3] 1039 CALA SO […]
Arnold, CA…Dyemusica has been bringing original jam and reggae music to the motherlode since 2012. They have decided to disband due to health issues and as Kevin is leaving the state. Dyemusica are ardent supporters of local charities, have made original music and made many friends and they’d love for everyone to come out one […]
Groveland, CA…Traffic Update….Motorcycle Down on New Priest Grade ncident: 00188 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr120 / East River Rd Loc Desc: EB Lat/Lon: 37.819992 -120.302605 Detail Information 10:23 AM 3 [16] 1039 CDF 10:23 AM 2 [14] 1039 TUOL SO 10:20 AM 1 [6] OTHER MC’S STOPPED ON RHS Unit Information 10:19 AM 7 […]
Copperopolis, CA…Traffic Update….Vehicle Off Roadway Near Copper Cove Dr / Paseo Verde Dr. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00201 Type: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj Location: Copper Cove Dr / Paseo Verde Dr Loc Desc: JWO Lat/Lon: 37.936256 -120.613718 Detail Information 3:29 PM 7 [10] [Notification] [CHP]-1039 3A / CALL #37381// AUTO and EQUIPMNT ETA […]
Walnut Creek, CA…Marijuana might be legal in your state, but AAA knows that cars and cannabis—just like alcohol—can be a dangerous combination. That’s why AAA is offering its popular ‘Tipsy Tow’ service for the first 4/20 with legal recreational marijuana. There’s never an excuse to not plan for a safe ride home, but if those […]
Mokelumne Hill, CA…Traffic Update….Vehicle 150ft off Roadway Near Hwy 26 & Jesus Maria. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00136 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: SR26 / Jesus Maria Rd Loc Desc: 26 JEO JESUS MARIA Lat/Lon: 38.300110 -120.683820 Detail Information 12:49 PM 6 [14] [Rotation Request Comment] **** 1039 SAM BERRI TOW 209-728-3931 […]
Columbia, CA…From the Sonora area CHP….”Approx 8:15 pm, we received a report of a tree down blocking Parrotts Ferry Road approximately one mile north of Marble Quarry Road. Upon arriving on scene, it was discovered that the tree was approximately 3 feet in diameter and was completely blocking the roadway. A passing lumberjack was quick […]
Angels Camp, CA…CHP is reporting a rollover collision off of Murphys Grade Road near Ranch Road with a possible ejection. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00333 Type: Hit and Run w/Injuries Location: Murphys Grade Rd / Ranch Rd Loc Desc: 4787 Murphys Grade Rd Lat/Lon: 38.099175 -120.527668 Detail Information 9:49 PM 8 [29] […]