Jackson, CA…Firefighters are working a vegetation fire off of Sandra Road just north of the Calaveras/Amador County Line. Firefighters on ground and in the air are working the incident. At last report fire in the 5 acre range. Please use caution in the area… (Update…Some resources have been released so they have the upper hand […]
Angels Camp, CA…Firefighters are working a 2 acre vegetation fire that spread into homes near Country Lane & Dogtown Roads. Fire has been contained and firefighters are checking and working the potential threats to structures now. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00237 Type: Report of Fire Location: Dogtown Rd / Country Ln Loc […]
Angels Camp, CA…Mr. Bailey was driving his 1995 Ford eastbound on State Route 4, east of Bonanza Mine Way at approximately 50 mph. Due to his unsafe speed Mr. Bailey lost control of the vehicle while negotiateing a curve in the roadway. The vehicle began to fishtail and then traveled across all lanes and collided […]
Murphys, CA…A 61 year old Arnold man was driving his 2013 Ford Escape eastbound on SR-4 east of Sunset Ridge Court at approximately 45-50 miles per hour. A 65 year old Cerritos woman was driving her 2013 Subaru Outback westbound on SR-4 east of Sunset Ridge Court at approximately 45-50 miles per hour. Mr. Burns […]
Valley Springs, CA….CHP is reporting a two vehicle collision near hwy 26 & Hogan Dam Road. Two vehicles involved with one on it’s roof. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00255 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr26 / Hogan Dam Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.186368 -120.825467 Close Detail Information 3:30 PM 12 [21] [Rotation […]
Sacramento, CA…As Hurricane Harvey nears land, the American Red Cross is mounting a massive relief effort ahead of the most deadly and devastating hurricane forecast to strike the United States in over a decade. Hurricane Harvey is slated for landfall along the Texas Gulf Coast with over 100 mph winds and up to 35 inches […]
Murphys, CA…CHP is reporting a possible injury collision blocking both lanes of Hwy 4 east of Forest Meadows. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00244 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr4 / Forest Meadows Dr Loc Desc: EB 1/4 MILE JEO Lat/Lon: 38.171536 -120.405394 Close Detail Information 2:27 PM 5 [12] [Appended, 14:27:45] [6] […]
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 […]
La Grange, CA…CHP is reporting a non-injury rollover collision near J59 & Red Hills Road. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00074 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: J59 / Red Hills Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.849201 -120.458183 Close Detail Information 7:18 AM 9 [24] [Notification] [CHP]-Problem changed from 1183-Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj to 1182-Trfc Collision-No […]
Sonora, CA…The open window for fall firefighter apprentice positions has been extended to 11:59 p.m. EDT, Aug. 28, due to technical difficulties at the USAJobs website. Applicants who successfully applied to this announcement need not reapply. To learn more go to https://www.fs.fed.us/working-with-us/jobs/work-for-nature.
Angels Camp, CA….CHP is reporting an overturned vehicle collision on Hwy 4 near Stallion Way. Please use caution in the area…. Incident: 00079 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr4 / Stallion Way Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.053294 -120.621834 Close Detail Information 7:39 AM 4 [6] A49-002 1182 CONT FIRE FOR JUV’S 7:30 AM 3 [4] [Rotation […]
Sonora, CA…As part of its ongoing efforts to improve pedestrian safety throughout the state, the California Highway Patrol (CHP), will be conducting a school bus pedestrian safety enforcement operation focusing on motorists who fail to stop for a school bus with its flashing red lights activated and stop arm extended (if equipped). The enforcement operation […]
Sonora, CA…CHP is reporting a big rig water tanker vs an embankment near Tuolumne Road and Morris Grade. Minor Injuries but traffic is being diverted. Incident: 00166 Type: Trfc Collision-Minor Inj Location: Tuolumne Rd / Morris Grade Loc Desc: TUOLUMNE RD / MORRIS GRADE Lat/Lon: 37.963472 -120.282787 Close Detail Information 9:37 AM 9 [14] 61-D3 […]
Wawona, CA…The mandatory evacuation of Wawona has been lifted for residents only on the west side of Chilnualna Creek starting today at 7:00 am. Visitors and residents east of the creek will be able to return tomorrow. Burning operations above Wawona were completed yesterday. Last night’s infrared flight shows significant reduction in heat in the […]
Sacramento, CA…Caltrans is identifying and marking dead and dying trees that could impact the safety of the traveling public along state highways. The effort is part of an on-going need to address over 102 million dead trees that have died due to drought and bark beetle infestation since 2010. Caltrans is marking potentially hazardous trees […]
Angels Camp, CA…There are a couple of incidents at this time. The one that seems to be the most troublesome is a vehicle vs pole incident near Frogtown on Hwy 49. There is also a non-injury collision on Hwy 26 near Vista Del Lago where the vehicles are trying to limp off the roadway. Incident: […]
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 […]
