Valley Springs, CA…Richard Clarke, 57 from San Jose was driving a golf cart while intoxicated through a private olive orchard. As he approached the end of the orchard he made a left turn. His passenger Debra Bedard, 58 from San Jose was holding two wine glasses and was unable to stabilize herself as he made […]
Sutter Creek, CA…A Rancho Cordova man was riding is 1999 Harley Davidson westbound on Sutter Creek Volcano Road west of Volcano at approximately 40 mph. For an unknown reason he allowed his vehicle to travel off the south side of the roadway and overturned down a dirt embankment. He was pronounced deceased at the scene. […]
Angels Camp, CA…Fire fighters are working a RV fire and vegetation fire near Big Oak Campground near New Melones. They will get it knocked down but let’s hope they can quickly. More to follow if needed…
Paloma, CA…CHP is reporting a motorcycle down near Paloma Road & Campo Seco Road. Initial reports have the rider laying in the roadway. Please use caution in the area. There is also a second incident involving a motorcycle near Quartz & Camanche Parkway South. Let’s be careful out there… Incident: 00272 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt […]
Paloma, CA…Emergency Crews & Fire Fighters are working a collision & Vegetation fire. Units from ground and air are working a fire that has grown to several acres. Incident: 00205 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr26 / Sr12 Loc Desc: 26 JNO DOUBLE SPRINGS Lat/Lon: 38.191538 -120.829016 Close Detail Information 2:05 PM 7 [17] [Rotation […]
Dorrington, CA…CHP is reporting a motorcycle off roadway near Boards Crossing & Hwy 4. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00191 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Boards Crossing Rd / Sr4 Loc Desc: 3 MILES IN FROM SR4 Lat/Lon: 38.300628 -120.277205 Close Detail Information 1:00 PM 1 [3] MC OFF DIRT RDWY / MALE […]
Jamestown, CA…Fire personnel are being dispatched to a reported fire near the south shore of Lake Tulloch. Things are now dry at lower at lower elevations. Let’s be careful out there…
Copperopolis, CA…CHP is reporting a Horse Out For Sunday Morning Trot Near Obyrnes Ferry & Black Creek Drive. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00069 Type: Animal Hazard Location: Obyrnes Ferry Rd / Black Creek Dr Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.951567 -120.613466 Close Detail Information 7:06 AM 2 [6] 1039 AIROLA / NOT THEIRS 6:58 […]
Arnold, CA…In the last few months many of us have witnessed the crews working on removing thousands of dead trees from our area. While it is sad to see so many trees no longer with us it has also been pretty amazing to see the skill and just plain bravery of many of these crews. […]
Kennedy Meadows, CA…From Caltrans..”A lot of people wonder how we find the road through all the snow. On SR-108, the Sonora Pass, Caltrans Supervisor Chris Baker informs me that his crew locates the road by electrifying a line that is embedded in the center of the highway. He then uses a locator to detect it […]
Ione, CA…CHP is reporting a possible Injury Collision Near Jackson Valley Road & Buena Vista Roads. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00116 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Jackson Valley Rd / Buena Vista Rd Loc Desc: BTWN SR88 Lat/Lon: 38.294399 -120.913520 Close Detail Information 10:41 AM 4 [9] [Rotation Request Comment] *** 1039 […]
Calaveras County – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform one-way traffic control on eastbound and westbound State Route 12 from Messing Road to Evans Road, west of Valley Springs, for electrical work. Work will begin Tuesday, May 30, 2017, through Friday, June 2, 2017, from 7:00 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. Motorists should expect […]
Amador County – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will be performing one-way traffic control on eastbound and westbound State Route 88 from Ranch Drive in Jackson to Wagon Wheel Drive near Barton for paving operations. Work will begin Wednesday, May 31, 2017, through Friday, June 2, 2017, from 7:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m. Motorists […]
Tuolumne County – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform one-way traffic control on eastbound and westbound State Route 108 (SR-108) from SR-49 to Lime Kiln Road for tree work. Crews will be working Tuesday, May 30, 2017, through Thursday, June 1, 2017, from 8:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Motorists should expect 15 minute […]
Tuolumne County – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform one-way traffic control on eastbound and westbound State Route 108 (SR-108) from SR-49 to Old Wards Ferry Ward for guardrail work. (Due to Memorial Day holiday weekend, there is no scheduled construction Sunday, May 28, and Monday, May 29, 2017.) Crews will be working […]
Groveland, CA…On May 29, 2017 at approximately 4:30 pm, a 1998 Ford Ranger pickup, driven by 82 year old Charles Marchand, from Groveland, was traveling westbound, down Old Priest Grade. A 2016 Hyundai Sonota driven by 22 year old Jacob Lanigan from Australia was traveling eastbound up Old Priest Grade. For an unknown reason Marchand […]
Sonora, CA…On May 29, 2017 at approximately 11:55 pm, a 2004 Chevrolet Silverado, driven by Joseph Warren Barry, 24 From San Jose, eastbound on State Route 108, east of Argyle Road, at an unknown speed. For unknown reasons, the driver allowed the vehicle to drift onto the right shoulder. The Silverado struck a fiberglass reflective […]
Valley Springs, CA…Fire Update…Fire Reported in Pettinger Rd & Southworth Rd Areas. Things are drying out…Let’s be careful out there… Incident: 00193 Type: Report of Fire Location: Pettinger Rd / Southworth Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.148570 -120.917903 Close Detail Information 1:14 PM 3 [4] TRANS CALFIRE 1:13 PM 2 [3] ANOTHER PTY STATING SMOKE CLOUD […]
San Andreas, CA…In Calaveras County, four (4) people were arrested by the CHP between 6:00 pm Friday and 11:59 pm Monday. Three (3) were arrested for DUI while one (1) was arrested for Evading Arrest. Twenty eight (28) citations were issued during this time period. Most were for speeding including several mechanical violations. There was […]
Camp Connell, CA…On May 27th, 2017, at approximately 0600 hours, CHP was notified of a solo ATV accident that happened in the Stanislaus National Forest above the Camp Connell area. The injured party had been transported, by friends, to the Murphys area, due to cell-phone coverage, and was being transported by ambulance to Sonora Regional […]
West Point, CA…On May 27th, 2017, at approximately 2330 hours, 42 Year Old Christopher Tilton was riding his 1999 Kawasaki KX250 southbound on Mitchell Mill Road south of Blue Mountain Road on private property at an unknown speed. He entered a right hand curve in the roadway. Due to the Kawasaki’s speed, he was unable […]
San Andreas, CA…A 2015 Chev Malibu, 2016 Toyota RAV4 & 2000 Ford F450 were traveling northbound on State Route 49, just north of Murray Creek Bridge. The Malibu was stopped, making a left turn into the MACT Health Clinic and the Toyota RAV4 was stopped behind her. The Ford F450 was traveling approximately 40 mph […]
Mi Wuk Village, CA…The Mi-Wok District will be attempting to accomplish a 40-acre prescribed burn on Tuesday, May 30. This understory burn is a continuation of the South 108 Fuels Reduction project. Smoke may be visible from the surrounding communities of Mi Wuk Village, Sierra Village, Long Barn and Cold Springs, as well as from […]
San Andreas, CA…To ensure the safety of the traveling public in Calaveras County, Public Works will be conducting traffic striping on roads county-wide during the month of June. There will be no road closures or construction zones, as the operation is continuously mobile, but please expect brief delays when encountering the work. The following roads […]
San Andreas, CA…Airola Butte Fire Attorneys in San Andreas is ready to help. We are a team of lawyers fighting for the rights of property owners in Amador and Calaveras Counties. The Airola family has been serving the legal needs of the Motherlode for 99 years. Now, in the aftermath of the Butte fire, the […]
San Andreas, CA…CHP is reporting a non-injury collision near Hwy 49 and Mountain Ranch Road. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00201 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Sr49 / Mountain Ranch Rd Loc Desc: SB Lat/Lon: 38.189123 -120.674532 Close Detail Information 2:26 PM 2 [3] NEG 1125 2:26 PM 1 [2] OTH VEH WHI […]
Groveland, CA…CHP is reporting a motorcycle with sidecar about 35ft off the roadway near Old Priest Grade and Hwy 120. Luckily it is a non-injury collision. Let’s be careful out there and keep your sidecars on the road. Incident: 00229 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Old Priest / SR120 Loc Desc: WB Lat/Lon: 37.813975 -120.271992 […]
Tuolumne, CA…CHP is reporting an overturned Ford pickup near Tuolumne Rd & Cherry Valley Blvd. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00079 Type: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj Location: Tuolumne Rd / Cherry Valley Blvd Loc Desc: IFO 17807 TUOLUMNE Lat/Lon: 37.965487 -120.239610 Close Detail Information 6:29 AM 3 [4] RP RECALLED VEH IS WHI FORD […]
San Andreas, CA…Crews on ground and air are working a 3-5 acre vegetation fire near Hwy 49 & Lombardi. Access was an issue to begin with but should get it knocked down quickly….(Update…this fire was contained at 15 acres. There were no injuries or structure damage.)
Arnold, CA…CHP is reporting a vehicle down an embankment near Meadowview Court. Please use caution in the area…. Incident: 00192 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: 6 Meadowview Ct Loc Desc: XS SR4 Lat/Lon: 38.241534 -120.360228 Close Detail Information 1:05 PM 10 [13] 1039 1022 SO 1:04 PM 9 [12] FIRE 97 1:03 PM 8 [11] […]
