High Water Flow Conditions In Murphys Creek Below Murphys Afterbay

High Water Flow Conditions In Murphys Creek Below Murphys Afterbay

Murphys, CA…There is a high flow condition in Murphys Creek below the Murphys Afterbay. There is approximately 125 cubic feet per second immediately below the afterbay and the flow increases downstream as small tributaries converge with the creek. Flows will likely continue to increase as the rain continues. There is no dam failure and no […]

Traffic Update….Traffic Controls In Place On Utica Grade

Traffic Update….Traffic Controls In Place On Utica Grade

Murphys, CA…CHP is providing traffic controls on Utica Grade at this time. Utica Grade walls typically shed rocks and debris during winter storms. This latest wave of moisture has exacerbated the problem. Please use caution in this area and keep a watchful eye on all of our local roadways for mud, dirt & rocks encroaching […]

Traffic Update….Overturned Moving Truck On Hwy 12

Traffic Update….Overturned Moving Truck On Hwy 12

San Andreas, CA….Lanes are blocked on Hwy 12 near Central Hill for an overturned moving truck. Tow trucks have been called and the roadway may be completely blocked for the next 10 minutes or so. Please use caution in the area…. Incident: 00106 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Sr12 / Central Hill Rd Loc Desc: […]

Traffic Update…Vehicle vs Tree In Cedar Ridge Area…

Traffic Update…Vehicle vs Tree In Cedar Ridge Area…

Sonora, CA…CHP is reporting a vehicle vs a tree incident on Kewin Mill Road. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00368 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Kuein Mill Rd / Comstock Ranch Rd Loc Desc: JEO Lat/Lon: 38.041043 -120.266293 Close Detail Information 5:42 PM 6 [10] [Rotation Request Comment] 1039 AFFORDABLE TOWING 209-984-2414 5:42 […]

Traffic Update….Non-Injury Collision On Hwy 4

Traffic Update….Non-Injury Collision On Hwy 4

Copperopolis, CA…CHP is reporting a Non-Injury Collision on Hwy 4 near Pool Station Rd. Please use caution in this area… Incident: 00215 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Sr4 / Pool Station Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.044637 -120.647426 Close Detail Information 3:05 PM 3 [7] A49-002 1185 GRY CHEV PK 3:00 PM 2 [6] [Notification] [CHP]-Problem […]

Traffic Update….Overturned Vehicle On Hwy 4

Traffic Update….Overturned Vehicle On Hwy 4

Arnold, CA…CHP is reporting an overturned pickup on Hwy4 between Camp Connell & Cottage Springs. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00103 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Sr4 / Ramsey Rd Loc Desc: BTWN CAMP CONN / COTTAGE SPGS Lat/Lon: 38.349582 -120.212131 Close Detail Information 9:47 AM 3 [9] [Rotation Request Comment] 1039 SAM […]

Traffic Update….Volvo Stuck In Snowbank & Vehicular Bumper Cars On Hwy 88

Traffic Update….Volvo Stuck In Snowbank & Vehicular Bumper Cars On Hwy 88

Kirkwood, CA…CHP is reporting a Volvo stuck in a snowbank and several vehicles have hit it. The officer is on scene with up to 7 vehicles. Please use caution in the area…. Incident: 00074 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Sr88 / Kirkwood Meadows Dr Loc Desc: Kirkwood Ski Area Lat/Lon: 38.700729 -120.077373 Close Detail Information […]

Traffic Update….Vehicle Over The Side Off Of Priest Grade

Traffic Update….Vehicle Over The Side Off Of Priest Grade

Groveland, CA…CHP is reporting a vehicle over the side on Priest Grade. They are unsure when the vehicle exited the roadway. There are some areas on New and Old Priest Grade that a vehicle can go down hundreds of feet when it leaves the roadway. Please use caution in the area…. Incident: 00143 Type: Trfc […]

Greg Sutton Will Help You Wine Down Friday At Stevenot

Greg Sutton Will Help You Wine Down Friday At Stevenot

Murphys, CA…Is it Friday yet? Are you feeling ready to #winedown but it’s only Wednesday? Help is coming soon but you need to join Stevenot Winery and Greg Sutton with a nice glass of #calaveraswine this Friday 5pm-8pm! The Calaveras Winegrape Alliance is dedicated to increasing the awareness of all wines produced in Calaveras County […]

Traffic Update….Overturned Vehicle Collision Near Yankee Hill & Columbia St.

Traffic Update….Overturned Vehicle Collision Near Yankee Hill & Columbia St.

Columbia, CA…CHP is reporting a 3 vehicle collision with one overturned near Yankee Hill & Columbia Street. Two subject may have left the scene as well. Please use caution in the area…. Incident: 00313 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Yankee Hill Rd / Columbia St Loc Desc: COLUMBIA STATE PARK Lat/Lon: 38.035714 -120.399756 Close Detail […]

Traffic Update….Overturned Vehicle In Twain Harte

Traffic Update….Overturned Vehicle In Twain Harte

Twain Harte, CA….CHP is reporting a non-injury overturned vehicle collision near Twain Harte Drive and Black Hawk Drive. Please use caution in the area…. Incident: 00136 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Twain Harte Dr / Black Hawk Dr Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.033809 -120.232197 Close Detail Information 9:03 AM 2 [3] NEG 1125 9:02 AM 1 […]

Traffic Update…Vehicle vs Cow On Hwy 49

Traffic Update…Vehicle vs Cow On Hwy 49

Coulterville, CA…CHP is reporting a vehicle vs cow on Hwy 49. A lane is blocked and the bovine in now deceased. The human is uninjured. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00436 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: 10508 Sr49 Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.722894 -120.204079 Close Detail Information 6:48 PM 11 [15] SEE IF NORTH […]

Traffic Update….Minor Injury Collision On Hogan Dam Rd.

Valley Springs, CA…CHP is reporting a minor injury collision near New Hogan Parkway & Hogan Dam Road. Please use caution in the area…. Incident: 00227 Type: Trfc Collision-Minor Inj Location: New Hogan Pkwy / Hogan Dam Rd Loc Desc: 1/4 MI JSO HOGAN DAM Lat/Lon: 38.177590 -120.812361 Close Detail Information 4:48 PM 6 [12] [Rotation […]

Butte Fire Burnt Tree Removal Begins Today

Butte Fire Burnt Tree Removal Begins Today

San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Department of Public Works announces completion of the process required by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to identify hazard burnt trees from the Butte fire area. These are the 8,400 trees that have the potential to fall and impact public roadways. They are located within the County right-of-way and […]

Traffic Update….Rollover On Hwy 26

Traffic Update….Rollover On Hwy 26

West Point, CA…CHP is reporting an overturned pickup on Hwy 26 near Barney Way. A reader also said there is black ice in the bridge area so be careful… Incident: 00079 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr26 / Barney Way Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.389537 -120.525863 Close Detail Information 9:22 AM 5 [7] [Rotation Request Comment] […]

Traffic Update….Minor Injury Collision On Hwy 26

Traffic Update….Minor Injury Collision On Hwy 26

Valley Springs, CA…A minor injury head on collision is in the clearing stages on Hwy 26 near Quail Oaks. Please use caution in the area…. Incident: 00256 Type: Trfc Collision-Minor Inj Location: Sr26 / Quail Oaks Rd Loc Desc: WB NR LA CONTENTA Lat/Lon: 38.170503 -120.837591 Close Detail Information 6:33 PM 9 [16] 49-S2 ,RDWY […]

Traffic Update….Collision On Hwy 4 In Dorrington Area

Traffic Update….Collision On Hwy 4 In Dorrington Area

Dorrington, CA…CHP is reporting a collision blocking the westbound lane near Sierra Parkway on Hwy 4. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00123 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr4 / Sierra Pkwy Loc Desc: IFO 3431 SR4 Lat/Lon: 38.307031 -120.276656 Close Detail Information 11:08 AM 3 [7] [Rotation Request Comment] 1039 SAM BERRI TOW […]

Power Outage Update….Just 63 Customers Left Without Power….Unfortunately 55 Are In Dorrington

Power Outage Update….Just 63 Customers Left Without Power….Unfortunately 55 Are In Dorrington

Dorrington, CA….PG&E crews have gotten the bulk of their customers in our area back up with electrons flowing. the only block of homes dark are the 55 in Dorrington. The rest of the outages are all isolated incidents. Great work everyone. As of this morning there are in Arnold 7 Outages affecting 7 Customers. Dorrington […]

Traffic Update….Pickup Overturns After Hitting Black Ice In Murphys & Pickup vs Firetruck On Hwy 26

Traffic Update….Pickup Overturns After Hitting Black Ice In Murphys & Pickup vs Firetruck On Hwy 26

Murphys, CA…CHP is reporting the at a pickup encountered some black ice near Murphys Grade Road & French Gulch Roads and overturned. The vehicle is on it’s side blocking the roadway. Just a bit earlier this morning there was a non-injury pickup vs firetruck collision on Hwy 26 near Woodhouse Mine. Please use caution in […]

Traffic Update….Non-Injury Collision Near Fitness Club On Hwy 26

Traffic Update….Non-Injury Collision Near Fitness Club On Hwy 26

Valley Springs, CA…CHP is reporting a collision near the fitness club on Hwy 26. It was non-injury but making that 4:30pm class may be tougher… Incident: 00213 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Sr26 / Sr12 Loc Desc: NEAR THE FITNESS CENTER Lat/Lon: 38.211851 -120.764399 Close Detail Information NO DETAILS Unit Information 4:18 PM 3 Unit […]

Early Morning Fire At Curtis Creek Elementary

Early Morning Fire At Curtis Creek Elementary

Sonora,CA…Just before 5 AM this morning, Deputies and fire personnel responded to Curtis Creek Elementary School in Sonora where a fire erupted on campus. The fire was contained to two classrooms but smoke and water damage occurred to at least 4 classrooms. No injuries were reported as the school was unoccupied. The cause of the […]