Traffic Update…Possible Injury Collision Near Camanche Southshore

Traffic Update…Possible Injury Collision Near Camanche Southshore

Valley Springs, CA…A possible injury collision is now in the clearing stages near the entrance to Camanche Southshore entrance. Incident: 00262 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: 11700 Wade Ln Loc Desc: CAMANCHE RESERVOIR – SOUTH SHORE Lat/Lon: 38.212497 -120.907563 Close Detail Information 2:45 PM 6 [9] [Rotation Request Comment] 1039 SAM BERRI 209 728 3931—- […]

FEMA Fire Management Assistance Granted For Detwiler Fire

FEMA Fire Management Assistance Granted For Detwiler Fire

Mariposa, CA…The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has authorized the use of federal funds to assist the State of California to combat the Detwiler Fire burning in Mariposa County. On July 17, 2017, the State of California submitted a request for a Fire Management Assistance Declaration for the Detwiler Fire […]

Detwiller Fire Now Has Mariposa Under Evacuation Orders

Detwiller Fire Now Has Mariposa Under Evacuation Orders

Mariposa, CA…In a sad update….parts of the Mariposa area are now under evacuation orders from the Detwiller Fire. As those of us that were under Evac orders from the Butte Fire remember….our thoughts and prayers are with them and we hope they can get this one under control before it chews through a large number […]

From Assemblyman Frank Bigelow’s Office…Detwiller Fire has Mariposa Under Evacuation Orders

From Assemblyman Frank Bigelow’s Office…Detwiller Fire has Mariposa Under Evacuation Orders

Mariposa, CA…THIS IS NOT A DRILL! The city of Mariposa is under evacuation orders as a result of the #DetwillerFire. Please heed all evacuation orders immediately. The evacuation center is established at Mariposa Elementary School. The Mariposa County Sheriff’s Office and CAL FIRE Madera-Mariposa-Merced will be hosting a community meeting tonight at 6 pm in […]

Traffic Update….Jack Knifed Big Rig in Hwy 108 High Country, Hwy 108 Closed At Kennedy Meadows

Traffic Update….Jack Knifed Big Rig in Hwy 108 High Country, Hwy 108 Closed At Kennedy Meadows

Pinecrest, CA…Traffic Update….Jack Knifed Big Rig in Hwy 108 High Country, Hwy 108 Closed At Kennedy Meadows. Bishop CHP Office has let CHP Sonora know they have a jack knifed big rig in the high country and traffic needs to be held on our side at Kennedy Meadows. Please plan accordingly… Incident: 00032 Type: Traffic […]

End of the Line for Bus Service to Stockton

End of the Line for Bus Service to Stockton

San Andreas, CA…The Delta Gold Line will make its last trip on July 28. The bus service between San Andreas and Stockton has been discontinued. The Delta Gold Line began service in January 2016 to provide Calaveras County residents with public transportation to the Amtrak and Greyhound stations, Delta College, shopping, and medical facilities in […]

Detwiler Fire is 5% Contained and Has Charred 15,500 Acres so Far

Detwiler Fire is 5% Contained and Has Charred 15,500 Acres so Far

Mariposa County, CA…Fire activity continued to grow today as a result of unfavorable weather conditions, ample fuel, and steep terrain. The communities of Hunters Valley, Bear Valley, and Hornitos continue to be threatened as the fire encroaches on culturally and historically sensitive areas. Traffic along HWY 41 & 49 will be impacted as a result […]

Detwiller Fire in Mariposa County Explodes to 11,000 Acres

Detwiller Fire in Mariposa County Explodes to 11,000 Acres

Mariposa, CA…The Detwiller Fire has exploded today to swell to over 11,000 acres. The latest incident information from 5:45 pm. The fire is burning near Detwiller Rd and Hunters Valley Rd, 2 miles east of Lake McClure. It was started July 16, 2017 3:56 pm. The CAL FIRE Madera-Mariposa-Merced Unit is in charge of fighting […]

Traffic Update….Vehicle vs Motorcycle Near Shake Ridge & Allen Road

Traffic Update….Vehicle vs Motorcycle Near Shake Ridge & Allen Road

Volcano, CA…CHP is reporting a Ford Explorer vs a motorcycle near Shake Ridge & Allen Road. Please use caution in the area…. Incident: 00433 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Shake Ridge Rd / Allan Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.483286 -120.610102 Close Detail Information 9:17 PM 7 [13] [Notification] [CHP]-RORYS CLLD TO ADV ATR AREA / […]

Fire Update….Vegetation Fire on Murphys Grade Road

Fire Update….Vegetation Fire on Murphys Grade Road

Murphys, CA…Firefighters are working a vegetation fire in the 2000 Block of Murphys Grade Road. 1/2 acre with no structure threat at last report. This is in the La Honda Park area. More to follow if needed….Update as of 9:18pm. Forward progress stopped at about an acre. Great work firefighters…

Traffic Update…Non-Injury Collision Near Carson Hill

Traffic Update…Non-Injury Collision Near Carson Hill

Angels Camp, CA…CHP is reporting a non-injury, at least to the people, not so sure about the white Corvette that spunout off the roadway. There is at least some injured pride and an abuse of insurance deductibles….let’s be careful out there. Incident: 00131 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Sr49 / Carson Hill Loc Desc: JSO […]

Michael D. Clark Lost His Life Last Night in Hwy 49 Big Rig Collision

Michael D. Clark Lost His Life Last Night in Hwy 49 Big Rig Collision

Mokelumne Hill, CA…The sad notifications have been made and CHP has released that it was Michael D. Clark, 42 from Sacramento who last his life last night in a tragic big rig collision in the corners north of Mokelumne Hill approaching the river. At about 8:30pm Mr. Clark was operating a combination commercial vehicle consisting […]

Hwy 49 Roundabout in Plymouth will be an Asset for Tourists, Residents & Businesses in Amador County

Hwy 49 Roundabout in Plymouth will be an Asset for Tourists, Residents & Businesses in Amador County

Amador County, CA…Times are changing in the town of Plymouth, which was established as a Gold Country mining camp in 1852. Now adjacent State Route 49 (SR-49) is changing, as well. While Plymouth is eager to diversify its economy with additional tourism, it also recognizes the fiscal benefits provided by the region’s dozens of wineries […]

Sacramento Man Lost His Life in Hwy 49 Big Rig Collision

Sacramento Man Lost His Life in Hwy 49 Big Rig Collision

Mokelumne Hill, CA…At about 8:30pm a 42 year old Sacramento man was operating a combination commercial vehicle consisting of a truck tractor and it’s two trailers, hauling asphalt from Carson Hill Rock Products in Angels Camp to a highway paving project on Hwy 88 in Amador County. He was traveling northbound on Hwy 49, north […]

Traffic Update….Possible Injury Collision on Ferretti Road

Traffic Update….Possible Injury Collision on Ferretti Road

Groveland, CA…CHP is reporting a possible injury collision on Ferretti Road. Please use caution in the area…. Incident: 00662 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: 18955 Ferretti Rd Loc Desc: 2 GUYS PIZZA Lat/Lon: 37.818990 -120.108746 Close Detail Information 10:42 PM 1 [5] 1039 1141/FIRE Unit Information 10:43 PM 2 Unit Assigned 10:43 PM 1 Unit […]

Traffic Update….Major Injury Collision on Fiddletown Road

Traffic Update….Major Injury Collision on Fiddletown Road

Fiddleton, CA…CHP is reporting a major injury SUV vs tree collision on Fiddleton Road. Please use caution in the area…. Incident: 00531 Type: Trfc Collision-Major Inj Location: 19250 Fiddletown Rd Loc Desc: XS BROCKMAN MILL RD Lat/Lon: 38.501047 -120.648533 Close Detail Information 10:24 PM 5 [14] [Notification] [CHP]-Problem changed from 1179-Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt to 1180-Trfc […]

Traffic Update….Hwy 49 Blocked By Overturned Big Rig North Of Mokelumne HIll. Possible Fatality

Traffic Update….Hwy 49 Blocked By Overturned Big Rig North Of Mokelumne HIll.  Possible Fatality

Mokelumne Hill, CA…CHP is reporting an overturned big rig collision on Hwy 49 near Electra between Jackson & Mokelumne Hill. It is reported that an asphalt truck has overturned and is blocking both lanes. Early reports are that the driver may be underneath the wreckage. Let’s hope this proves incorrect and this one doesn’t end […]

Traffic Update…Overturned Vehicle Near Fiddletown Rd & Shenandoah Rd

Traffic Update…Overturned Vehicle Near Fiddletown Rd & Shenandoah Rd

Plymouth, CA…This happened about an hour but it still is showing active. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00294 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Fiddletown Rd / Shenandoah Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.483229 -120.835000 Close Detail Information 4:10 PM 8 [11] [Rotation Request Comment] 1039 RORYS TOW / 209-245-6674 4:09 PM 7 [10] 94-R18 […]