San Andreas, CA…CHP is reporting a vehicle into a fence and then into a tree near High Country Road and Old Gulch Road. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00231 Type: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj Location: High Country Rd / Old Gulch Rd Loc Desc: 4491 HIGH COUNTRY RD Lat/Lon: 38.163115 -120.609320 Close Detail Information […]
Bear Valley, CA…The fire remains at 655 acres with minimal fire behavior and smoke production. Containment is at 85%. The fire edge is currently confined within natural barriers. Crews will secure and patrol current confinement lines while exercising Minimal Impact Suppression Techniques (M.I.S.T.), and maximizing the use of natural barriers. The helicopter will continue to […]
Angels Camp, CA…Firefighters on ground and air have made quick work of a several acre grass fire along Hwy 4. CHP still has one way traffic controls in place for traffic in the area… Incident: 00191 Type: Report of Fire Location: SR4 / BORBE RANCH RD Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.083412 -120.514415 Close Detail Information 12:50 […]
Yosemite, CA…Yosemite National Park fire managers are planning a 61 acre Ahwahnee Meadow prescribed burn in the coming week. Ignition will take approximately one day and an additional two to four days of active burn down. Smoke will be present during the prescribed fire and in Yosemite Valley. Fire managers are working with the Mariposa […]
Vallecito, CA…CHP is reporting a pickup sideways in the roadway and blocking a lane near Hwy 4 and Six Mile Road. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00155 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr4 / 6 Mile Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.090619 -120.503906 Close Detail Information 12:42 PM 1 [4] BLK PK 1125 SIDEWAYS […]
Mokelumne Hill, CA…Jesus Maria Road Closed September 8th & 9th
Mokelumne Hill, CA…CHP is reporting a minor injury collison now in the clearing stages on Hwy 26 and Ponderosa Way in the Mokelumne Hill area. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00078 Type: Trfc Collision-Minor Inj Location: Sr26 / Ponderosa Way Loc Desc: BTWN PONDEROSA AND SR49 Lat/Lon: 38.337666 -120.612986 Close Detail Information 8:31 […]
Pine Grove, CA…CHP is reporting a vehicle vs an embankment near Irishtown & Spagnoli Mine Road. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00047 Type: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj Location: Irishtown Rd / Spagnoli Mine Rd Loc Desc: CLINTON AT SPAGNOLI MINE Lat/Lon: 38.406860 -120.662875 Close Detail Information 6:41 AM 3 [3] IRISHTOWN BTWN CLINTON AND […]
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 […]
Angels Camp, CA…CHP reported minor injuries in a vehicle collision that went 300ft off the roadway and overturned. Two were medi flighted from the area… Incident: 00055 Type: Trfc Collision-Minor Inj Location: 0 Sr49 Loc Desc: 49 JNO STEVEN OT BRIDGE Lat/Lon: 38.003834 -120.499629 Close Detail Information 9:06 AM 13 [41] PARAMEDIC ON 1141 REQ […]
Angels Camp, CA…Colby W. Westberg, 20 was traveling in his 2000 Dodge westbound on State Route 4 just west of Bonanza Mine Road at an unknown speed. For unknown reasons he allowed his vehicle to enter the north shoulder. When the Dodge entered the north shoulder it appeared Westberg lost control and over-corrected back into […]
Bear Valley, CA…The fire is 655 acres with minimal fire behavior and smoke production. Containment is at 70%. The fire edge is currently contained within natural barriers. Crews will secure the edge of the fire maintaining Minimal Impact Suppression Techniques (M.I.S.T.), and maximizing the use of natural barriers. The helicopters continue to help support crew […]
Sacramento, CA…Although the summer season will soon be coming to a close, many Californians will continue to take advantage of the warm weather into the Labor Day weekend. As the celebrations commence, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) wants everyone to enjoy their holiday and to remain safe on California’s roadways. All available CHP officers will […]
Jamestown, CA…CHP is reporting a fully engulfed vehicle fire that has spread to 2 acres of vegetation near Hwy 108 and Tulloch Dam Road. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00388 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Sr108 / Tulloch Dam Rd Loc Desc: EB JEO Lat/Lon: 37.839200 -120.626055 Close Detail Information 11:58 AM 9 […]
COUNTYWIDE – Calaveras Recovers, a long-term relief organization helping survivors of the 2015 Butte Fire, has received a generous, $22,000 donation from the congregation of Good Samaritan Community Covenant Church of Valley Springs. Another anonymous donor also privately contributed $100,000. “We studied and prayed where we should put our money,” said Jeff Jolliff, church Executive […]
Sonora, CA…Emergency crews are still on scene of a motorcycle vs parked pickup on Phoenix Lake Road near Paseo De Los Portales. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00189 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Phoenix Lake Rd / Paseo De Los Portales Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.007504 -120.302821 Close Detail Information 9:31 AM 6 […]
Sonora, CA…CHP is reporting a two vehicle collison near Hwy 108 and Mono Way. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00830 Type: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj Location: Sr108 / Mono Way Loc Desc: EB Lat/Lon: 37.977917 -120.315248 Close Detail Information 10:15 PM 11 [14] [Notification] [CHP]-1039 3A CALL# 38952 VICS TOWING ENRT W/ 25 MIN […]
San Andreas, CA…On Sunday, August 28, 2016, the Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit of CAL FIRE responded to the Willow Fire in San Andreas, California. Through the combined efforts of local, federal and state firefighters, law enforcement cooperators, and the public, the fire was contained that same day at 450 acres. Of note, residents in the Willow Creek […]
Tuttletown, CA…CHP is reporting another Semi stuck in the hairpin south of Jackass Hill on Hwy 49. Off of West Murray Creek Road a gas can in the back of a Jeep caught fire. The Jeep is a total loss. Let’s be careful out there…
Hathaway Pines, CA…CHP is reporting a vehicle vs bear collision on Hwy 4 near Canyon View. The injured bear is still alive and in the roadway. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00084 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Sr4 / Canyon View Dr Loc Desc: WB LANE Lat/Lon: 38.193100 -120.364258 Close Detail Information 9:35 […]
Volcano, CA…CHP is reporting an overturned Jeep on Rams Horn Grade near Daffodil Hill. Please use caution in the area…
San Andreas, CA…FREE interactive safe driving awareness class for new drivers and their Parents/Guardians provided by the San Andreas CHP. MURPHYS, August 31, 2016, 6:30pm – 8:30pm, Murphys Fire Dept. SAN ANDREAS, September 1, 2016, 6:30pm – 8:00pm, Mark Twain Hospital. COPPEROPOLIS, September 7, 2016, 6:30pm – 8:30pm, Copper Fire Dept. SAN ANDREAS, September 14, […]
Bear Valley, CA…The fire grew 133 acres and is now at 352 acres with moderate fire behavior and minimal smoke production. The fire burnt around a large granite face which accounts for a large portion of the 133 acre growth. Crews will continue to secure the western edge of the fire with assistance of the […]
San Andreas, CA…There are no road closures related to the Willow Fire, north east of San Andreas, however there will be lots of activity in the area with the cleanup and containment. Avoid the area and/or use extra caution if you must travel in the area. The photo above was taken by CHP Officer John […]
San Andreas, CA…Hogan was driving her vehicle eastbound on Mountain Ranch Rd. For an unknown reason the right rear tire became flat and the rim was in contact with the roadway while she was driving. The rim was causing a shower of sparks that was igniting the grass shoulder of the roadway. A witness behind […]
San Andreas, CA…Peace Officers with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) Tuolumne – Calaveras Unit determined that a vehicle driving on Mountain Ranch Road, sparked several fires. These fires have so far ultimately burned approximately 450 acres of vegetation. Renee Hogan was arrested by the California Highway Patrol at the eastern […]
San Andreas, CA…Willow Fire Incident Information as of August 28, 2016 6:30 pm. The fire was appearantley started by a vehicle and was reported at. 1:07 pm. It is off Willow Creek Rd & Mountain Ranch Rd, east of San Andreas. Acres Burned – Containment: 450 acres – 15% contained Evacuations: A mandatory evacuation order […]
San Andreas, CA….Out of area tankers have been released from the Willow fire and our local tankers 82 & 83 are now on load n hold at Columbia Air Attack Base. They have not called forward progress stopped but it’s rate of spread had dropped to a crawl. Great Job Everyone!!!
Groveland, CA…USFS & State Firefighters are responding to a vegetation fire with possible structure threat on Cherry Lake Road. Last traffic just before post said they may have it contained but equipment still inbound..
San Andreas, CA…Evacuation Center is being opened at the San Andreas Town Hall at 24 Church Hill Rd San Andreas. Red Cross will be staffing and can accommodate small domestic animals.
