Sacramento – After a thorough investigation, CAL FIRE has determined that the 2015 Butte Fire was sparked by a tree that came into contact with a Pacific Gas & Electric Company powerline. Investigators were dispatched as part of the initial response to the Butte Fire and immediately began working to determine the origin and cause […]
Calaveras County, CA…The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors today said it will pursue all legal avenues and seek hundreds of millions of dollars in compensation from Pacific Gas and Electric Co. after a Cal Fire investigation determined the utility was guilty of causing the 2015 Butte Fire. The County said it will also seek an […]
Angels Camp, CA…A 36 year old Murphys man was traveling northbound on SR-49 north of Copello Dr. at a high rate of speed. An Angels Camp police officer was following his Chrysler 300 with emergency lights activated in an attempt to make an enforcement stop. A 41 year old Pine Grove woman in her Ford […]
Jenny Lind, CA…CHP is reporting a possible injury incident were a vehicle has gone off the roadway near Hwy 26 & Milton Road. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00088 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr26 / Milton Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.104633 -120.908738 Close Detail Information 9:09 AM 1 [1] UKN VEH OFF […]
San Andreas, CA…A $50,000 grant from the California Endowment was given to Calaveras Recovers recently through the Amador Community Foundation, which is the fiscal sponsor of the local group dedicated to recovery from the Butte Fire. In April, concrete foundations were poured for the first two homes being built by Calaveras Recovers for the uninsured […]
Sonora, CA…CHP is reporting a Non-Injury Collision Blocking Lanes Near Cabezut Rd and Greenley Rd. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00224 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Cabezut Rd / Greenley Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.985638 -120.367092 Close Detail Information 10:48 AM 1 [2] 1125 Unit Information 10:49 AM 3 Unit Assigned 10:49 AM […]
Calaveras County – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform one-way traffic control on eastbound and westbound State Route 26 (SR-26) from Shelton Road to SR-49 for striping operations. Crews will begin work on Sunday, April 24, 2016, through Friday, April 29, 2016, from 7:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m. Motorists should expect 10 minute […]
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 Hwys 4, 12, 26, 49, 108 & 120. Below is Caltrans plans for repairs and maintenance on local roads. It shows the route, county and location of […]
La Grange, CA….Earlier this morngin CHP reported an overnight, off the roadway, overturned vehicle collison near Hernandez Dr and Fachada Way that was not discovered unitl 6:28am. The vehicle was cold to the touch and beer was evident at the scene. The injured party was taken to Memorial Hospital. Incident: 00162 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt […]
Jamestown, CA….CHP is reporting a motorcycle down and vs guardrail near Rawhide & Shell Road. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00392 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Rawhide Rd / Shell Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.963463 -120.449964 Close Detail Information 1:11 PM 2 [4] 1039 FIRE 1:11 PM 1 [1] SOLO MC DOWN VS […]
Jamestown, CA…CHP is working traffic control on Golden Dove Lane for a fully involved structure fire. Emergency units are working in the area and it is our understanding that Red Cross has been notified as well to help those that have been displaced.
Sonora, CA…CHP is reporting a road closure for a bit while crews deal with a tree and lines blocking the roadway near Racetrack & Snell. Please use caution in the area Incident: 00209 Type: Traffic Hazard Location: Racetrack Rd / Snell St Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.991719 -120.394317 Close Detail Information 10:09 AM 9 [17] A61-002 […]
San Andreas, CA…CHP is reporting a non-injury incident near Obyrnes Ferry & Copper Cove Drive, A Collision near Hwy 12 & Southworth, a traffic hazard on the Middle Bar Bridge and earlier there was an accident caused by a driver who had had a stroke on Fricot City Road. Let’s be careful out there
Mokelumne Hill, CA…CHP is reporting a vehicle over the cliff incident on Humbug Creek Road. Please use caution in the area…. Incident: 00288 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: 17566 Humbug Rd Loc Desc: Humbug Creek Rd Lat/Lon: 38.361504 -120.560445 Close Detail Information 5:05 PM 5 [7] [Rotation Request Comment] 1039 SAM BERRI // 7283931 5:03 […]
Twain Harte, CA….CHP is reporting a Jeep vs an embankment incident near Tuolumne Rd N & Knox Rd. The Jeep is blocking the roadway near a blind curve. Please use caution in the area…. Incident: 00466 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: N Tuolumne Rd / Knox Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.031071 -120.224207 Close Detail Information […]
Angels Camp, CA….CHP is reporting a possible injury collison on Hwy 49 South of Carson Hill. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00310 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr49 / Carson Hill Loc Desc: BTWN CARSON HILL AND STEVENOT BRIDGE Lat/Lon: 38.027778 -120.506667 Close Detail Information 3:58 PM 2 [10] 1185 3:49 PM 1 […]
Copperopolis, CA…CHP is reporting a motorcycle down on Hwy 4 near Hunt Road. Minor injuries and several vehicles have pulled to side to help. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00169 Type: Trfc Collision-Minor Inj Location: Sr4 / Hunt Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.035105 -120.649811 Close Detail Information 11:17 AM 6 [14] [Notification] [CHP]-Problem […]
Jamestown, CA…CHP is reporting an incident near Hwy 108 & Jamestown. Details are unknown on injuries if any but please use caution in the area… Incident: 00142 Type: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj Location: Sr108 / Rawhide Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.956017 -120.422617 Close Detail Information 8:33 AM 4 [9] A61-003 1185 WHI MAZD PK 8:20 AM […]
Jamestown, CA..(Update from CHP Sonora…Today on State Route 120 westbound, just east of the rock shop, a Black Nissan was slowing to make a legal left turn through the pass through between the eastbound and westbound lanes. The driver of the gray Chevy pick up was following too close and not watching the road and […]
Arnold, CA…The Calaveras County Water District is holding a community meeting from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday April 26 to provide residents with information regarding the Reach 3A Transmission Pipeline Replacement Project. Construction will begin in May and the project is expected to be complete in November. This project will replace about 20,000 feet of […]
Amador County, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will alternately close the #1 (right) lane and right shoulder on northbound and southbound State Route 49 (SR-49) from SR-16 to Empire Street for highway construction. Crews will begin work on Monday, April 18, 2016, through Friday, April 22, 2016, from 7:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Motorists […]
Amador County, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform one-way traffic control for maintenance work at various locations on State Route 88 (SR-88) in Amador County. Work will occur as follows: On eastbound and westbound SR-88 from SR-49 to Ridge Road for tree work. Crews will begin work Monday, April 18, 2016, through Thursday, […]
Calaveras/San Joaquin County, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is preparing to begin work on a project that will install rumble strips in the median and outside shoulders on State Route 12 (SR-12) and SR-26 at various locations in Calaveras and San Joaquin Counties. Work will occur as follows: In San Joaquin County on SR-12/Victor […]
Calaveras County, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform one-way traffic control on eastbound and westbound State Route 26 (SR-26) from Shelton Road to SR-49 for striping operations. Crews will begin work on Sunday, April 17, 2016, through Friday, April 22, 2016, from 7:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m. Motorists should expect 15 minute delays. […]
Calaveras County, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform one-way traffic control at various locations for utility and shoulder work on State Route 49 (SR-49) in Calaveras County. Work will occur as follows: On northbound and southbound SR-49 from Bellview Street to Murray Creek in San Andreas. Crews will begin work Monday, April 18, […]
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 Hwys 4, 12, 26, 49, 108 & 120. Below is Caltrans plans for repairs and maintenance on local roads. It shows the route, county and location of […]
Markleeville, CA…An update on the Ebbetts Pass Rockslide: First and foremost, our deepest thanks to our friends at CalTrans and specifically the actual blasters, Brees and Bickor. Great job gentlemen and thank you for the photos! Statistics: 5 days total of reductions, 3 of those days used explosives. They drilled 58 holes and used 33 […]
Twain Harte, CA…CHP is reporting a man at times in the roadway and waving his arms near Hwy 108 & Twain Harte Drive. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00230 Type: Traffic Hazard Location: Sr108 / Twain Harte Dr Loc Desc: EB JEO 2 MI Lat/Lon: 38.019648 -120.246672 Close Detail Information 11:05 AM 1 […]
Vallecito, CA…A 69 year old Murphys man was driving his 1997 Chrysler Sebring in the Eastbound traffic lane of State Route 4 at approximately 50MPH. A 73 year old Angels Camp man was driving his 2008 Dodge Pickup in the Westbound traffic lane of State Route 4 at approximately 55MPH. The Murphys man due to […]
Twain Harte, CA…CHP is reporting a Vehicle vs Ditch collision near Tuolumne Rd N & East Ave. Please use caution for ditches in the area…. Incident: 00775 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: East Ave / N Tuolumne Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.033841 -120.222467 Close Detail Information 9:19 PM 2 [4] 1039 OFC 9:18 PM 1 […]
