California Fire Update, 31 Fatalities, 221,754 Acres, Temps Warming Into Weekend

California Fire Update, 31 Fatalities, 221,754 Acres, Temps Warming Into Weekend

Santa Rosa, CA…California Statewide Fire Summary for Friday, October 13, 2017.  Overnight firefighters continued their battle against 17 wildfires that have burned 221,754 acres. Several of the wildfires merged with other fires, while full containment was made on three other.  While several of the fires experienced winds overnight they were relatively light, but a Red Flag Warning has been issued for […]

Caltrans District 10 Roadwork Schedule for Week of 10/15/17 Through 10/21/17

Caltrans District 10 Roadwork Schedule for Week of 10/15/17 Through 10/21/17

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 […]

Great Fall Savings & It’s SUV Season Now At Sonora Ford!

Great Fall Savings & It’s SUV Season Now At Sonora Ford!

Sonora, CA…We have a strong and committed sales staff with many years of experience satisfying our customers’ needs. Feel free to browse our inventory online, request more information about vehicles, set up a test drive or inquire about financing! Sonora Ford 13254 Mono Way Sonora, CA 95370 Sales: (888) 482-7455 Service: (888) 712-8047 Parts: (888) […]

Fire Situation Update From Cal OES

Fire Situation Update From Cal OES

Sacramento, CA…From Cal OES…Firefighters began battling multiple wildfires on October 9 in numerous counties across the entire state, prompting mass evacuations. Thousands of acres burned and threatened infrastructure as strong winds fueled the fast-moving fires. As of today, as many as 18 fires are burning in nine counties and an estimated 20,000 people are evacuated. […]

Traffic Update….Vehicle vs Big Rig on Hwy 12 Near Messing Road (Updated…Minor Injury)

Traffic Update….Vehicle vs Big Rig on Hwy 12 Near Messing Road (Updated…Minor Injury)

Valley Springs, CA…CHP is reporting a possible injury collision near Hwy 12 & Messing. Please use caution in the area. Incident: 00171 Type: Trfc Collision-Minor Inj Location: Sr12 / Messing Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.180681 -120.908787 Close Detail Information 10:59 AM 5 [7] [Notification] [CHP]-Problem changed from 1179-Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt to 1181-Trfc Collision-Minor Inj by […]

California Fire Update, 23 Dead, 191,437 Acres, 3,500 Homes and other Structures were Destroyed

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

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

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

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

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 […]

Point Fire Reaches 70% Containment

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 […]

Hwy 108 Head On Collision Injures Modesto Pair

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

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 […]