Take A Drive Into The Snow With Sierra Sentry’s Sandi Pearce
Big Trees Village, CA…Take A Drive Into The Snow With Sierra Sentry’s Sandi Pearce to get a first hand look at the size of the snow berms after the legendary storms…
Fire Update…Early Morning Fire Damages Classrooms At Curtis Creek Elementary! School Closed Today & Tomorrow!
Sonora, CA…An early morning fire caused damage and smoke damage to several classrooms at Curtis Creek Elementary School. From the School District…”Early this morning a fire erupted in one of the classrooms on campus. Fire crews have responded to campus. All classes at Curtis Creek are cancelled for the remainder of this week, today and […]
Traffic Update….Overturned Vehicle On Hwy 108 & Twain Harte Drive
Twain Harte, CA…CHP is reporting an overturned vehicle on Hwy 108 near Twain Harte Drive. This and several more incidents are listed below…. Incident: 00204 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Sr108 / Twain Harte Dr Loc Desc: EB JEO WEST ENTRANCE Lat/Lon: 38.019648 -120.246672 Close Detail Information 11:34 AM 8 [15] A61-002B VEH IS ON […]
Traffic Update….Three Icy Or Slick Road Incidents This Morning So Far
Arnold, CA…The first clear morning after a storm is typically when ice on local roads is at its worst. Looks like this morning is starting true to form. Incident: 00039 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Sr49 / Burns Rd Loc Desc: 49 AT OCONNELL Lat/Lon: 38.228514 -120.704155 Close Detail Information 6:03 AM 9 [9] [Rotation […]
Working Structure Fire In Tamarack Area…Update: Fire Damaged Tamarack Pines Inn
Tamarack, CA…(Update as of 5:55pm…we would like to thank TCU Command for letting us know that it was the Tamarack Pines Inn and updating us on the fire. The fire in the structure has been knocked down and fire is now confined to the propane tanks behind the structure.) A very sad post as we […]
Carson Pass On State Route 88 Expected To Reopen At 3:30pm Today
Kirkwood, CA…Carson Pass on State Route 88 is expected to re-open today at 3:30 p.m., weather permitting. Drive safely! This highway information is the latest reported as of Monday, January 23, 2017 at 14:26 . SR 88 [IN THE CENTRAL CALIFORNIA & SIERRA NEVADA] IS CLOSED FROM 3.5 MI EAST OF SILVER LAKE TO KIRKWOOD […]
SR-26 To Be Closed For At Least A Week….Detour Is Hwy 49!
Mokelumne Hill, CA…SR-26 will be closed west of Mokelumne Hill between Paloma Rd and Campo Seco Turnpike due to roadway damage. The closure is expected to last a week. Earlier details….SR-26 is closed between Paloma Rd and Campo Seco Turnpike, west of Mokelumne Hill. This is due to damage to the roadway from the recent […]
Calaveras Unified Cancels School For West Point & Rail Road Flat Elementary Schools
West Point & Rail Road Flat, CA…From CUSD Superintendent Mark Campbell. “Due to road conditions, weather forecasts, current conditions and transportation and attendance realities…school is canceled today at WPE and RRF. Our plans, as of now, are to open tomorrow as normal…if the situation changes, communications will follow…”
Traffic Update….Eight Active Incidents At This Time
Arnold, CA…CHP is reporting eight active incidents at this time in the Tri-County area. Let’s be careful out there…. Incident: 00170 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Lyons Bald Mountain Rd / Apple Valley Dr Loc Desc: JSO MURPHYS RANCH Lat/Lon: 38.010756 -120.335547 Close Detail Information 9:15 AM 2 [4] 1125 9:15 AM 1 [3] GRN […]
SR-26 is Now Closed Between Paloma Rd and Mokelumne Hill, Use SR-49
Mokelumne Hill, CA…An updated release from the San Andreas CHP office. “SR-26 is closed between Paloma Rd and Campo Seco Turnpike, west of Mokelumne Hill. This is due to damage to the roadway from the recent storms. Use SR-49 as a detour. There is no estimated time of repair and motorists should expect a lengthy […]
Traffic Update….Old Priest Grade Remains Closed & More Slippin & Slidin
Arnold, CA…The slipping and sliding on local roadways continues this morning. The part of the roadway is giving out near Hwy 26 and Campo Seco and the Tuolumne County Roads Department closed Old Priest Grade Road last night. Incident: 00064 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Shake Ridge Rd / Hale Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.460487 […]
Most Higher Elevation Schools Take A Snow Day
Arnold, CA…Avery Middle School, Hazel Fisher & Albert Michelson are all closed today as well as Twain Harte Elementary and Curtis Creek. Many other schools are on snow delays or at least some of the bus routes are on snow delays. For those that are on a snow day…skiing is out as Bear Valley is […]
Chain Controls Update…88 Closed & Chains, 4 Chains, 108 Chains, 120 Chains & Even 26 Chains
Arnold, CA…Chain controls are just about everywhere this morning! Even on Hwy 26 Starting at West Point. Caltrans is doing a great job and the county road departments are starting to feel the strain and some of the roads in the neighborhoods are difficult at best. [IN THE CENTRAL CALIFORNIA & SIERRA NEVADA] IS CLOSED […]
Traffic Update…Mud & Sticks Blocking Eastbound Lane Of Hwy 4 Near Stallion
Angels Camp, CA…CHP is reporting mud, dirt & large sticks blocking the eastbound land on Hwy 4 near Stallion. Please use caution in the area…. Incident: 00359 Type: Mud/Dirt/Rock Location: Sr4 / Stallion Way Loc Desc: EB // JWO Lat/Lon: 38.053294 -120.621834 Detail Information 6:00 PM 2 [2] 1039 DOT 6:00 PM 1 [1] EB […]
Repair Crews Continue Their Battle Against Power Outages
Arnold, CA…Upper Elevations in Amador, Calaveras & Tuolumne Counties are still suffering under wave after wave of outages. Some residents have been restored only to go dark again as another outage takes down a different part of the grid. Crews are doing a great job under adverse conditions and overall the numbers are down again. […]
Traffic Update….A Few Incidents At This Time
Arnold, CA…A few incidents on the board but a bit less than have consistently been rolling during this storm cycle. Let’s be careful out there…. Incident: 00251 Type: Animal Hazard Location: Sheppard Ranch Rd / Sr49 Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.991496 -120.455430 Close Detail Information 2:32 PM 1 [2] BLK ANGUS COW Unit Information 3:33 PM […]
Traffic Update…Overturned Vehicle On Near Long Barn On Hwy 108
Long Barn, CA…CHP is reporting an overturned vehicle non-injury collision on Hwy 108 near Long Barn Road. Please use caution in the area…. Incident: 00215 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Sr108 / Long Barn Rd Loc Desc: WB Lat/Lon: 38.089520 -120.141082 Close Detail Information 1:12 PM 4 [14] [Notification] [CHP]-PER CDF SAN ANDREAS THEY ARE […]
Traffic Update….Collision & Visibility Problems In The High Country Close Hwy 4 At Meko
Bear Valley, CA…CHP is reporting an up to 8 vehicle collision that has led CHP to close Hwy 4 at Meko Drive temporarily. Caltrans is reporting complete white out conditions with one of their plows stuck as well. Let’s be careful out there… Incident: 00146 Type: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj Location: Sr207 / Sr4 Loc Desc: […]
Sunday Morning Power Outage Update….Much Progress Made But Many Still Or Newly In Dark
Arnold, CA…The numbers are falling but it was another cold and dark night for many in our area. Many of these outages are new or variations from yesterday. Winds overnight brought down more trees and limbs into power lines and service drops to houses. Interestingly the total number of repair instances seems about the same […]
Traffic Update….Vehicle Hanging Over Edge Near Stardust & Ponderosa
Tuolumne, CA…CHP is reporting a vehicle hanging over the edge near Stardust and Ponderosa. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00128 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Stardust Way / Ponderosa Way Loc Desc: 20386 STARDUST Lat/Lon: 37.992530 -120.225673 Close Detail Information 8:53 AM 4 [9] 1039 3 10-6 MR103 8:51 AM 3 [7] 1039 […]
Traffic Update….Murphys Drive Bridge Out Over Moran Creek
Arnold, CA…We would like to thank Don Shinn for the picture and also to remind those in the Arnold area that the Murphys Drive bridge is out over Moran Creek. There are a few different options over the creek back up towards Sequoia Woods but looks like repairs on this crossing will be awhile… P.S. […]
Traffic Update….Tree & Live Power Lines Down With Vehicle Stuck Over Lines
Long Barn, CA…CHP is reporting pretty nerve wracking situation for occupants of a vehicle in Long Barn. A tree came down last night and brought power lines with across a road and now a vehicle is stuck on the tree and there are lines under the vehicle that are energized. Let’s hope for a safe […]
Numbers Without Power Continue To Climb
Arnold, CA…The numbers of customers without power continues to rise instead of fall as crews work hard to stay ahead of the wave of trees dropping into the power lines. PG&E’s earlier estimates on getting power restored have come and gone. The sobering numbers are as follows…Arnold, 42 Outages affecting 4718 Customers. Avery, 1 Outages […]
Traffic Update….The Long List Of Traffic Trouble Spots At This Time
Arnold, CA…The Tri-County area is a bit of a mess with downed trees and utility crews working to get everything back into working order. The skiing is stellar and the ski resorts would love your business but take it slow as you don’t want to end up on the the list below… Incident: 00191 Type: […]
Power Outage Update…The List is Long & Bulk Of Hwy 4 Outage Should Be Repaired By Noon
Arnold, CA…PG&E has informed us that the bulk of the Hwy 4 customers back online by noon. The long list of outages at this time. Arnold 33 outages for 4600 not moving current. Avery 1 outage affecting 75 customers. Cedar Ridge has 2 outages with 333 down. Dorrington is down to 4 outages with 306 […]
Calaveras Sheriff’s Department Says Use Extreme Caution On Hwy 4
Arnold, CA…Use extreme caution when traveling Hwy 4 east of Murphys & all connecting roads off Hwy 4 for power lines down PG&E & Cal Fire advised
Traffic Update….Tree Down & Into Power Lines On Love Creek Road
Arnold, CA…CHP is reporting a tree down across Love Creek Road and into power lines as well. This may account for a few of our power outages…. Incident: 00079 Type: Traffic Hazard Location: 1809 Love Creek Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.238869 -120.315210 Close Detail Information 7:00 AM 3 [3] 1039 PGE 7:00 AM 2 [2] […]
Traffic Update…Lines Down & Snowplow vs Vehicle Start The Morning
Sonora, CA…Tuolumne County seems to be the trouble spot this morning with a couple of incidents were lines are down and also a snowplow has reportedly backed into a vehicle. Let’s be careful out there… Incident: 00092 Type: Traffic Hazard Location: Old Oak Ranch Rd / Big Hill Rd Loc Desc: BET NORTHRIDGE Lat/Lon: 38.044189 […]
Traffic Control From Batten Road To Meko Drive On SR 4
Calaveras County, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform one-way traffic control on eastbound and westbound State Route 4 from Batten Road in Vallecito to Meko Drive in Camp Connell for tree work. Crews will begin work on Monday, January 23, 2017, through Friday, January 27, 2017, from 6:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. Motorists […]
Traffic Update….5-6 Vehicles Slipping & Sliding On Hwy 4
Arnold, CA…CHP is reporting a traffic hazard with several vehicles sliping on Hwy 4 just before Arnold. Please use caution out there today!! Incident: 00142 Type: Traffic Hazard Location: Sr4 / Mckenzie Ave Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.233370 -120.367680 Close Detail Information 10:37 AM 1 [1] 5-6 VEHS Unit Information 10:37 AM 3 Unit Assigned 10:37 […]