Traffic Update….Vehicle Off Roadway on Hwy 4 Near Brice Station

Traffic Update….Vehicle Off Roadway on Hwy 4 Near Brice Station

Murphys, CA…CHP is reporting a Vehicle Off Roadway on Hwy 4 Near Brice Station. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00057 Type: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj Location: SR4 / Brice Station Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.169817 -120.412050 Close Detail Information 6:53 AM 1 [1] VEH OVER THE SIDE Unit Information 6:58 AM 2 Unit Assigned […]

Railroad Fire Update…920 Acres, 5% Contained

Railroad Fire Update…920 Acres, 5% Contained

Yosemite, CA…This vegetation fire is burning on the Sierra National Forest. The fire is located near the communities of Sugar Pine and Fish Camp. The cause is under investigation. Fire crews, engines, dozers and aircraft are at scene. The fire is burning in steep terrain with heavy fuel loading. Fire Crews made good progress last […]

Post Pedestrian Safety Operation in Tuolumne County

Post Pedestrian Safety Operation in Tuolumne County

Sonora, CA…As part of its ongoing efforts to improve pedestrian safety, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) and Sonora Police Department (SPD) recently conducted a pedestrian safety enforcement operation that focused on motorists and pedestrians that failed to yield the right-of-way or who take unsafe and illegal actions. Pedestrian safety is a key issue in our […]

Traffic Update….Big Rig Stuck on Hwy 4 Near Pacific Creek Bridge…Another GPS Trucker?

Traffic Update….Big Rig Stuck on Hwy 4 Near Pacific Creek Bridge…Another GPS Trucker?

Lake Alpine, CA…CHP is reporting a big rig stuck near the Pacific Creek Bridge on Hwy 4 in the Ebbetts Pass high country. Incident: 00099 Type: Traffic Hazard Location: 0 Sr4 Loc Desc: PACIFIC CREEK BRIDGE Lat/Lon: 38.528507 -119.898511 Close Detail Information 8:38 AM 2 [7] 1039 49-6 8:28 AM 1 [1] BIG RIG STUCK […]

Traffic Update….Collision on Hwy 4 & Commercial Way

Traffic Update….Collision on Hwy 4 & Commercial Way

Avery, CA…CHP is reporting a collision on Hwy 4 near Commercial Way. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00056 Type: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj Location: Sr4 / Commercial Way Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.195946 -120.365623 Close Detail Information 7:47 AM 4 [6] 1039 3A CALL # 31032 SAM BERRI TOW 7:42 AM 3 [5] A49-002 1185 […]

Traffic Update….Collision Near Hwy 12 & Central Hill

Traffic Update….Collision Near Hwy 12 & Central Hill

San Andreas, CA…CHP is reporting a solo vehicle collision blocking the westbound lane near Hwy 12 & Central Hill. Driver has declined medical treatment and tow is on expedite. Please use caution and expect delays in the area until they get this incident cleared. Incident: 00456 Type: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj Location: Sr12 / Central Hill […]

CHP Sonora is Conducting an Enhanced Enforcement Operation Focused on Pedestrian Safety.

CHP Sonora is Conducting an Enhanced Enforcement Operation Focused on Pedestrian Safety.

Sonora, CA…As part of its ongoing efforts to improve pedestrian safety in Tuolumne County, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) and Sonora Police Department (SPD), will be conducting a pedestrian safety enforcement operation that will focus on motorists and pedestrians who fail to yield the right-of-way or who take unsafe and illegal actions. On August 29, […]

Fire Update….Vegetation & Potential Structure Fire Near Angels Camp

Fire Update….Vegetation & Potential Structure Fire Near Angels Camp

Angels Camp, CA…Firefighters are working a 2 acre vegetation fire that spread into homes near Country Lane & Dogtown Roads. Fire has been contained and firefighters are checking and working the potential threats to structures now. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00237 Type: Report of Fire Location: Dogtown Rd / Country Ln Loc […]

Traffic Update….Overturned Vehicle Collision Near Hwy 26 & Hogan Dam Road

Traffic Update….Overturned Vehicle Collision Near Hwy 26 & Hogan Dam Road

Valley Springs, CA….CHP is reporting a two vehicle collision near hwy 26 & Hogan Dam Road. Two vehicles involved with one on it’s roof. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00255 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr26 / Hogan Dam Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.186368 -120.825467 Close Detail Information 3:30 PM 12 [21] [Rotation […]

Local Red Cross Volunteers Head to Houston to Assist with Hurricane Harvey Relief Effort Gold Country Region Sends Six Volunteers

Local Red Cross Volunteers Head to Houston to Assist with Hurricane Harvey Relief Effort Gold Country Region Sends Six Volunteers

Sacramento, CA…As Hurricane Harvey nears land, the American Red Cross is mounting a massive relief effort ahead of the most deadly and devastating hurricane forecast to strike the United States in over a decade. Hurricane Harvey is slated for landfall along the Texas Gulf Coast with over 100 mph winds and up to 35 inches […]

Traffic Update…Vehicle Collision Blocking Hwy 4 East of Forest Meadows

Traffic Update…Vehicle Collision Blocking Hwy 4 East of Forest Meadows

Murphys, CA…CHP is reporting a possible injury collision blocking both lanes of Hwy 4 east of Forest Meadows. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00244 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr4 / Forest Meadows Dr Loc Desc: EB 1/4 MILE JEO Lat/Lon: 38.171536 -120.405394 Close Detail Information 2:27 PM 5 [12] [Appended, 14:27:45] [6] […]

Yosemite Empire Fire Update For August 26th

Yosemite Empire Fire Update For August 26th

Yosemite, CA…The Empire Fire is being managed for both resource and protection objectives. It is approximately 1 mile south of the Bridalveil Campground east of Alder Creek drainage and west of Bridalveil Creek drainage, burning in Red fir. Fire behavior has been actively flanking and backing with some single and group tree torching. The fire […]

Traffic Update….Rollover Near J59 & Red Hills Road

Traffic Update….Rollover Near J59 & Red Hills Road

La Grange, CA…CHP is reporting a non-injury rollover collision near J59 & Red Hills Road. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00074 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: J59 / Red Hills Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.849201 -120.458183 Close Detail Information 7:18 AM 9 [24] [Notification] [CHP]-Problem changed from 1183-Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj to 1182-Trfc Collision-No […]

Traffic Update…Overturned Vehicle near Hwy 4 & Stallion

Traffic Update…Overturned Vehicle near Hwy 4 & Stallion

Angels Camp, CA….CHP is reporting an overturned vehicle collision on Hwy 4 near Stallion Way. Please use caution in the area…. Incident: 00079 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr4 / Stallion Way Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.053294 -120.621834 Close Detail Information 7:39 AM 4 [6] A49-002 1182 CONT FIRE FOR JUV’S 7:30 AM 3 [4] [Rotation […]

The California Highway Patrol is Conducting an Enhanced Enforcement School Bus Pedestrian Safety Operation on August 24th

The California Highway Patrol is Conducting an Enhanced Enforcement School Bus Pedestrian Safety Operation on August 24th

Sonora, CA…As part of its ongoing efforts to improve pedestrian safety throughout the state, the California Highway Patrol (CHP), will be conducting a school bus pedestrian safety enforcement operation focusing on motorists who fail to stop for a school bus with its flashing red lights activated and stop arm extended (if equipped). The enforcement operation […]

Traffic Update….Big Rig Vs Embankment Near Tuolumne & Morris Grade

Traffic Update….Big Rig Vs Embankment Near Tuolumne & Morris Grade

Sonora, CA…CHP is reporting a big rig water tanker vs an embankment near Tuolumne Road and Morris Grade. Minor Injuries but traffic is being diverted. Incident: 00166 Type: Trfc Collision-Minor Inj Location: Tuolumne Rd / Morris Grade Loc Desc: TUOLUMNE RD / MORRIS GRADE Lat/Lon: 37.963472 -120.282787 Close Detail Information 9:37 AM 9 [14] 61-D3 […]

South Fork Fire Update…Wawona Evacuation Order Has Been Lifted

South Fork Fire Update…Wawona Evacuation Order Has Been Lifted

Wawona, CA…The mandatory evacuation of Wawona has been lifted for residents only on the west side of Chilnualna Creek starting today at 7:00 am. Visitors and residents east of the creek will be able to return tomorrow. Burning operations above Wawona were completed yesterday. Last night’s infrared flight shows significant reduction in heat in the […]

Caltrans Removing Potentially Unsafe Trees From Roadside

Caltrans Removing Potentially Unsafe Trees From Roadside

Sacramento, CA…Caltrans is identifying and marking dead and dying trees that could impact the safety of the traveling public along state highways. The effort is part of an on-going need to address over 102 million dead trees that have died due to drought and bark beetle infestation since 2010. Caltrans is marking potentially hazardous trees […]

Stanislaus National Forest Experiences Multiple Lightning Strikes, Expecting More

Stanislaus National Forest Experiences Multiple Lightning Strikes, Expecting More

Sonora, CA…The Summit Ranger District on the Stanislaus National Forest experienced multiple lightning strikes last weekend, resulting in more than 20 new single-tree fires. The weather forecast for the Forest calls for thunderstorms producing lightning strikes through Wednesday and significant high temperatures through the weekend. A single-tree fire occurs when lightning strikes and ignites a […]

South Fork Fire Update, 3,820 Acres, 17% Contained, Wawona Evacuation Orders Remain in Effect

South Fork Fire Update, 3,820 Acres, 17% Contained, Wawona Evacuation Orders Remain in Effect

Wawona, CA…Crews made significant progress yesterday building and strengthening line on the west side of the fire above Wawona. Contingency lines were also established to the northwest leading to Turner Ridge. Firefighters now have access to the South Fork and have been inserted to extinguish spot fires that have been occurring the past few days. […]

Major Injuries to 8 Year Old San Jose Girl in Hwy 4 Head on Collision

Major Injuries to 8 Year Old San Jose Girl in Hwy 4 Head on Collision

Angels Camp, CA…Troung was driving a 2007 Acura MDX westbound on SR-4 west of Stallion Way at approximately 45-50 miles per hour. Cervantes was driving his Toyota Tundra eastbound on SR-4 west of Stallion Way at approximately 45-50 miles per hour. Troung failed to safely negotiate a left hand curve in the roadway. The Acura […]

Traffic Update….Vehicle vs Tree on Hwy 26

Traffic Update….Vehicle vs Tree on Hwy 26

Valley, CA….CHP is reporting a vehicle vs tree collision near Warren Road & Hwy 26. Please use caution in the area…. Incident: 00063 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Warren Rd / Sr26 Loc Desc: JNO Lat/Lon: 38.102936 -120.922029 Close Detail Information 7:14 AM 2 [4] ONE PARTY GETTING OO VEH 7:13 AM 1 [1] VEH […]

South Fork Fire Mandatory Evacuation Order for Residents of Wawona

South Fork Fire Mandatory Evacuation Order for Residents of Wawona

Wawona, CA…Evacuation order is for all areas east of Highway 41 along Chilnualna Falls Rd. and Forest Dr. Residents and visitors must vacate by 4:00 pm today. Red Cross Shelter at Tenaya Lodge. Community meeting will be held at Tenaya Lodge at 6PM. Fire activity increased yesterday primarily due to downdraft winds from thunderstorms. The […]

Long Term Lane Closure on Hwy 49 from Angels Creek to the Calaveras/Tuolumne County Line

Long Term Lane Closure on Hwy 49 from Angels Creek  to the Calaveras/Tuolumne County Line

CALAVERAS COUNTY — The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform various road construction work on State Route 49 (SR-49) from Angels Creek to the Calaveras/Tuolumne county line. Work will occur as follows: A long-term lane closure will be in effect with one-way traffic control on northbound and southbound SR-49 from Angels Creek to Centennial […]