Angels Camp, CA…On September 17th, 2016 at approximately 1:15 PM an officer from the Angels Camp Police Department attempted to make a traffic stop on a vehicle for expired registration, near the intersection of SR 4 and Angel Oaks Road. The officer recognized the vehicle and its occupants from prior contacts and was aware that […]
Valley Springs, CA…CHP is reporting a vehicle vs pole incident with fire on Hwy 26 and Vista Del Lago. Fire spread to about an acre. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00288 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr26 / Vista Del Lago Dr Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.168655 -120.839125 Close Detail Information 4:42 PM 10 […]
Volcano, CA…CHP is reporting an overturned vehicle with a utility trailer attached about 20 – 25ft off roadway and upside down. The incident is near Charleston & Consolation. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00408 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Charleston Rd / Consolation St Loc Desc: 16485 CHARLESTON Lat/Lon: 38.442557 -120.631505 Close Detail […]
Coulterville, CA…CHP is reporting what is thankfully a minor injury collision on Hwy 49 near Penon Blanco. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00199 Type: Trfc Collision-Minor Inj Location: Sr49 / Penon Blanco Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.736318 -120.230395 Close Detail Information 9:59 AM 4 [9] [Notification] [CHP]-Problem changed from 1179-Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt to […]
Valley Springs, CA…CHP is reporting a suspect in the roadway near Hartvickson Ln / Cane Ln with a bat hitting mailboxes & rocks. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00392 Type: Traffic Hazard Location: Hartvickson Ln / Cane Ln Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.140719 -120.844479 Close Detail Information 7:20 PM 2 [3] BECOME CONFRONTATIONAL WITH […]
Rail Road Flat, CA…At 24 year old San Jose man lost his life this afternoon in a collision on Jesus Maria Road. He was riding his 2001 Suzuki southbound on Jesus Maria Rd at an unknown speed. A Valley Springs woman was driving a Chevy Malibu southbound on Jesus Maria Rd and was stopped partially […]
Rail Road Flat, CA….CHP is reporting a motorcycle fatality this afternoon in Rail Road Flat. The collision occurred near Rail Road Flat Road and Jesus Maria. Jesus Maria was blocked for awhile. Our thoughts and prayers are with those affected by the fatality. Incident: 00200 Type: Fatality Location: Jesus Maria Rd / Railroad Flat Rd […]
Mokelumne Hill, CA…Portions Of Jesus Maria Road will be closed from 8am to 3:30pm on September 20-21st for grinding and repaving work.
Groveland, CA…The fire is currently 150 acres and burning through brushy vegetation and beetle-killed trees and is currently 70% contained. We do not anticipate fire movement or spread. Crews will work to secure and hold established lines and continue mop up operations. Areas with high tree mortality, particularly falling snags, are presenting increased firefighter safety […]
Valley Springs, CA…CHP is reporting a couple of incidents this morning. On Leslie Court, a pickup brought down a power pole. Luckily there are no injuries but there is localized power outages. Over in Tuolumne County, a cow is running down the road and backing up traffic near Rawhide & French Flat. Let’s be careful […]
Tuttletown, CA…CHP is reporting another incident in one of our local traffic trouble spots. Drivers, please use caution in the hairpin and other curves to avoid the unfortunate, location suggested moniker that may be thrown you way for incidents that back up traffic in the area… Incident: 00229 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Jackass Hill […]
Jamestown, CA…CHP is reporting a vegetation along Hwy 108 near Golf Links Road. Forward progress has been stopped and remaining inbound units have been canceled. Air Attack is checking for possible additional ignition points. Incident: 00429 Type: Report of Fire Location: Sr108 / Golf Links Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.962895 -120.402227 Close Detail Information 3:47 […]
Groveland, CA…The fire is currently 100 acres and burning through brushy vegetation and beetle-killed trees. There is moderate fire spotting and beetle-killed tree torching. The fire is currently 25% contained Beetle-killed trees are presenting safety hazards for crews on the ground with an increase in danger from burning snags. Crews worked through the night to […]
Groveland, CA…James E. Roberts Memorial Bridge Repair Update
Groveland, CA…Tuolumne County – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform one-way traffic control on eastbound and westbound State Route 120 from Old Priest Grade Road to the west boundary of Yosemite National Park for tree work. Crews will begin work Monday, September 12, 2016, through Saturday, September 17, 2016, from 6:00 a.m. to […]
Yosemite, CA…Ahwahnee Meadow, Prescribed Fire, The prescribed fire at Ahwahnee Meadow concluded today; a total of 62 acres were successfully completed. Smoke will be present in the area during the next two to four days; fire resources will remain in the area to monitor conditions. The objective of this prescribed burn was ecosystem restoration. Historically, […]
Groveland, CA…Here is the latest Incident Update regarding the Old Fire on the Groveland Ranger District of the Stanislaus National Forest. The fire is 75 acres and burning in beetle-killed trees making fire suppression efforts hazardous for firefighters. The fire is 0% contained at this time.
Groveland, CA…Firefighters are working a vegetation fire just south of the Rim Fire Scar in the McCauley Ranch area. There are also reports of a possible vegetation fire in the Hermit Valley area off of Hwy 4. Unconfirmed as to the cause but could be lightning strike fires. Let’s be careful out there…we still have […]
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 […]
Yosemite, CA…Ignition of the 62 acre prescribed burn at Ahwahnee Meadow began today; a total of 50 acres were completed. The remaining 12 acres will be scheduled for ignition tomorrow morning, Tuesday September 13, 2016. Smoke will be present during burning operations. Smoke, affecting health, is always a consideration in the decision to schedule prescribed […]
Tuolumne County, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform one-way traffic control and lane closures on various points of eastbound and westbound State Route 108 (SR-108). Work will occur as follows: Intermittent one-way traffic control on eastbound and westbound SR-108 from Coffil Road to Middle Camp Sugar Pine Road for tree work beginning Tuesday, […]
Rail Road Flat, CA…On 09-12-16 at about 0750hrs, the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a structure fire on the 900 block of Ridge Road in Rail Road Flat. Upon arrival, Deputies observed a fully engulfed motorhome. Calaveras County Fire Investigation Unit and Detectives responded to the motorhome and located a deceased […]
San Andreas, CA….Calaveras County – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform various road construction activities on State Route 49 (SR-49). Work will occur as follows: A 24-hour closure of the #1 (left) lane and right shoulder on northbound SR-49 from Main Street to Poole Station Road for utility potholing beginning Monday, September 12, […]
Valley Springs, CA…Calaveras County – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform one-way traffic control on eastbound and westbound State Route 26 from Vista Del Lago to St. Andrews Road in Valley Springs for utility work. Crews will begin work on Monday, September 12, 2016, through Friday, September 16, 2016, from 8:00 a.m. until […]
Kirkwood, CA…Amador County – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform 24-hour one-way traffic control on eastbound and westbound State Route 88 from Kit Carson Lodge to the Amador/Alpine County line for grinding operations. Crews will begin work Sunday, September 11, 2016, through Friday, September 16, 2016, from 6:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m. Motorists […]
Sutter Creek, CA…Amador County – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will alternately close the #1 (left) and #2 (right) lanes on northbound and southbound State Route 49 from Marcucci Lane to Sutter Creek Bypass in Jackson for traffic signal work. Crews will begin work on Sunday, September 11, 2016, through Friday, September 16, 2016, […]
Alpine County, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform one-way traffic control on eastbound and westbound State Route 88 from Red Lake Road to the California/Nevada State line for striping operations. Crews will begin work on Monday, September 12, 2016, through Friday, September 16, 2016, from 6:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Motorists should expect […]
Jackson, CA…Amador County – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is preparing to begin work on a project that will install a traffic signal on State Route 49 at the staggered intersection of French Bar Road in Jackson. The purpose of the project is to improve safety at this intersection to address concerns created by […]
Markleeville, CA…CHP is reporting a motorcycle collison on Hwy 4 near Silver Creek. Please use caution in the area…. Incident: 00206 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: 99 Water St Loc Desc: ALP SO OFFC IN MARKLEEVILLE Lat/Lon: 38.696412 -119.780657 Close Detail Information 1:53 PM 2 [5] CORR LN 1 TC AT SR4 AT SILVER CREEK […]
Bear Valley, CA…Alpine County – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform a full highway closure of eastbound and westbound State Route 4 through Ebbetts Pass from Kinney Lakes Trail to Raymond Meadow Creek for paving operations. Crews will begin work on Tuesday, September 27, 2016, through Wednesday, September 28, 2016, from 6:00 a.m. […]
