Chain Controls In Effect On 88, 4 & 108

Chain Controls In Effect On 88, 4 & 108

Arnold, CA…Caltrans is reporting chain controls in effect on Hwy 88 from 3.6 miles east of Dew Drop, 7.5 Miles east of Murphys on Hwy 4 & from 7.2 miles east of Strawberry on Hwy 108. Make sure you have chains in your vehicle when you come up to play… SR 4 [IN THE CENTRAL […]

Traffic Update….Overturned Vehicle Near Darby Russell On Hwy 4

Traffic Update….Overturned Vehicle Near Darby Russell On Hwy 4

Murphys, CA…CHP is reporting an overturned vehicle accident on Hwy 4 near Darby Russell Road. Please use caution in the area…. ncident: 00234 Type: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj Location: Sr4 / Darby Russell Rd Loc Desc: JEO Lat/Lon: 38.178372 -120.382989 Close Detail Information 4:26 PM 9 [14] [Notification] [CHP]-1039 SAM BERRI TOW, ALREADY 1097 4:25 PM […]

Traffic Update….Roadway Flooding Along Mountain Ranch Road

Traffic Update….Roadway Flooding Along Mountain Ranch Road

San Andreas, CA….CHP is reporting roadway flooding along Mountain Ranch Road. The map has the location closer to Hwy 49 but the description has it closer to Michel Road. Please be cautious especially near the burn areas. Incident: 00220 Type: Roadway Flooding Location: Mountain Ranch Rd / Sr49 Loc Desc: BW BOTH MICHAELS ROAD Lat/Lon: […]

Stakeholder Committee Members Needed For The San Andreas SR 49 Commercial Gateway Corridor Study

Stakeholder Committee Members Needed For The San Andreas SR 49 Commercial Gateway Corridor Study

San Andreas, CA…We need your help! The Calaveras Council of Governments (CCOG) is soliciting applications for appointment to the Stakeholder Advisory Committee for the San Andreas SR 49 Commercial Gateway Corridor Study. We are looking for approximately 8 to 12 individuals who reflect our diverse community of residents, merchants, and agencies. Applications due by March […]

Traffic Update….Non-Injury Accident Below Murphys

Traffic Update….Non-Injury Accident Below Murphys

Murphys, CA…CHP is reporting an non-injury accident just below Murphys on Hwy 4. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00209 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: 969 Sr4 Loc Desc: 969 HWY 4 / IFO MURPHYS HYDRO Lat/Lon: 38.125023 -120.450376 Close Detail Information 2:23 PM 3 [3] FORD EDGE VS DODGE RAM PK 2:23 PM […]

Flood Watch Issued For Areas Including Calaveras County From Late Tonight Through Sunday Afternoon

Flood Watch Issued For Areas Including Calaveras County From Late Tonight Through Sunday Afternoon

San Andreas, CA…National Weather Service in Sacramento has issued a flood watch for a portion of Northern California including Calaveras County from late tonight through Sunday afternoon. Saturated soils and swollen small creeks and streams from recent rains have primed the area for potential flooding with the approaching storms. A series of storms will bring […]

It’s “A Butte Bash” Party March 12th

It’s “A Butte Bash” Party March 12th

Mountain Ranch, CA…Saturday, March 12, 2016 at 3 PM to whenever there will be a party, a “FREE Butte Bash” at the Mountain Ranch Community Club, featuring live music, soft drinks, food, and fun. We welcome everyone and their friends to come together for a little joy. This event is being organized by the Mountain […]

Minor Injuries In Camp Connell Accident

Minor Injuries In Camp Connell Accident

Camp Connell, CA…A 28 year old Santa Cruz man was driving his Toyota eastbound on Highway 4 west of Black Springs Road at 25 mph. A Granite Bay man was driving Honda westbound on Highway 4 approaching the Toyota’s location at 25-30 miles per hour. The Santa Cruz man lost control of his Toyota and […]

Mtn Ranch Rd Is Closed From Lower To Upper Michel. No Truck Traffic Allowed On Mtn Ranch Rd. Other Vehicles Detoured Onto Michel

Mtn Ranch Rd Is Closed From Lower To Upper Michel. No Truck Traffic Allowed On Mtn Ranch Rd. Other Vehicles Detoured Onto Michel

San Andreas, CA…Please be advised that Public Works must temporarily close Mountain Ranch Road to replace a cross culvert that failed during the flooding event. Mountain Ranch Road is closed from Lower Michel Road to Upper Michel Road. At this time, NO TRUCK TRAFFIC is allowed on Mountain Ranch Road. Passenger traffic will detour onto […]

Traffic Update….Vehicle Accident Near Jamestown & Golf Links Roads

Traffic Update….Vehicle Accident Near Jamestown & Golf Links Roads

Jamestown, CA…CHP is reporting a vehicle accident near Jamestown & Golf Links Roads. Two vehicles involved with one off the roadway. Please use caution in the area…. Incident: 00243 Type: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj Location: Jamestown Rd / Golf Links Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.967187 -120.415964 Close Detail Information 11:24 AM 2 [4] A61-001 COPIES JUST […]

Time Change Can Lead To Sleepy Drivers

Time Change Can Lead To Sleepy Drivers

Sacramento, CA…The switch to Daylight Saving Time, on March 13, often means losing an hour of sleep for many people. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) joins the National Sleep Foundation in observing National Sleep Awareness Week, March 6-12, to highlight the importance of drivers being aware of the potential dangers of the time shift. “Many […]

Mountain Ranch Road Hard Closure & Detour To Michel Road Due To Culvert Collapse

Mountain Ranch Road Hard Closure & Detour To Michel Road Due To Culvert Collapse

San Andreas, CA…A hard closure to all traffic on Mountain Ranch Road from Lower Michel Road to Upper Michel Road. A culvert under Mountain Ranch Road has collapsed. All traffic will be detoured to use Michel Road. Road closure will remain until Mountain Ranch Road has been repaired. Please use caution in the area.

Traffic Update….Non-Injury Rollover On Hwy 4 Near Pool Station

Traffic Update….Non-Injury Rollover On Hwy 4 Near Pool Station

Angels Camp, CA…CHP is reporting a Non-Injury Rollover On Hwy 4 Near Pool Station. The westbound lane is currently being blocked while the town truck removes the damaged vehicle. Let’s be careful out there… Incident: 00203 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Sr4 / Pool Station Rd Loc Desc: JEO Lat/Lon: 38.044637 -120.647426 Close Detail Information […]

Traffic Update….Injury Accident On Hwy 4 East of Dorrington

Traffic Update….Injury Accident On Hwy 4 East of Dorrington

Dorrington, CA…CHP is reporting an injury accident just east of Dorrington on Hwy 4. Lanes are blocked but traffic is getting around. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00125 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: SR4/SPRIN Loc Desc: EB 4 JEO DORINGTON NR BLK SPRNGS Lat/Lon: 0:0 Close Detail Information 9:01 AM 7 [13] A49-002 […]

Traffic Update….Overturned Vehicle On Hwy 108

Traffic Update….Overturned Vehicle On Hwy 108

Jamestown, CA…CHP is reporting an overturned vehicle near K Arrow Ranch on Hwy 108. One subject is out of the vehicle and walking around. Please use caution in the area until emergency crews have finished working the incident. Incident: 00283 Type: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj Location: Sr108 / K Arrow Ranch Loc Desc: EB Lat/Lon: 37.843428 […]

Ford Overturns In Minor Injury Accident. Ford Placed Back On Wheels & Drives Away

Ford Overturns In Minor Injury Accident.  Ford Placed Back On Wheels & Drives Away

Valley Springs, CA…On 03/03/2016 at approximately 1550 hours, Party 1(Reed) was driving V-1(Ford) southbound on Butler Lane, north of Heney Lane. P-1 lost control on the gravel roadway causing V-1 to travel up an embankment. The incline of the embankment caused V-1 to roll onto the passenger side. The involved parties sustained minor injuries and […]

Minor Injuries In San Andreas Rear End Collision

Minor Injuries In San Andreas Rear End Collision

San Andreas, CA…Party 1 was traveling in vehicle 1 northbound on State Route 49 just south of California Street at approximately 25 mph, directly behind vehicle 2. Party 2 was traveling northbound on State Route 49 just south of California Street at approximately 30 mph. before slowing to a stop for children crossing at the […]

South Fork Prescribed Fire Is Underway

South Fork Prescribed Fire Is Underway

Sonora, CA…The South Fork prescribed burn, a jackpot prescribed fire, began yesterday. As of end of shift Tuesday, approximately 60 acres were accomplished, meeting our primary objective of over 80% consumption of the piles. We are hoping to finish the majority today with another 30 acres, but it may push into Thursday. The burn will […]

Butte Fire Cleanup Now 85% Complete! 700 Properties Cleared of Burn Debris.

Butte Fire Cleanup Now 85% Complete!  700 Properties Cleared of Burn Debris.

Mountain Ranch, CA…Completion of the Debris Removal Program is quickly approaching. The final deadline for enrollment is upon us. Anyone that has not signed is at risk of not being able to take advantage of this program and is urged to notify the Environmental Management Department at (209) 754-6399 or Butte Fire Recovery Information at […]

Traffic Update….Major Injury Accident In Valley Springs

Traffic Update….Major Injury Accident In Valley Springs

Valley Springs, CA….CHP reported a major injury accident on Harper Street. A vehicle went down a hill. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00359 Type: Trfc Collision-Major Inj Location: 3697 Harper St Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.153022 -120.831498 Close Detail Information 8:03 PM 5 [9] [Rotation Request Comment] 1039 SAM BERRI 209-728-3931 8:02 PM 4 […]

Traffic Update….Overturned Pickup On Murphys Grade Road

Traffic Update….Overturned Pickup On Murphys Grade Road

Angels Camp, CA…CHP is reporting an overturned pickup partially blocking the roadway on Murphys Grade Road and Rolleri Bypass Road. Please use caution in the area…. Incident: 00342 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Murphys Grade Rd / Rolleri Byp Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.086341 -120.539899 Close Detail Information 7:04 PM 4 [9] [Rotation Request Comment] 1039 […]

Traffic Update….Vehicle Off Roadway Near Tuolumne Road & Woodham Carne

Traffic Update….Vehicle Off Roadway Near Tuolumne Road & Woodham Carne

Sonora, CA…CHP is reporting a vehicle off roadway incident with unknown injuries near Tuolumne Road & Woodham Carne Roads. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00447 Type: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj Location: 16270 Tuolumne Rd Loc Desc: X WOODHAM CARNE Lat/Lon: 37.960755 -120.323887 Close Detail Information 2:32 PM 3 [7] 1039 2 AT OFC 2:31 […]

Caltrans Crews Working On Hwy 26 From Happy Valley To Lower Dorray Road.

Caltrans Crews Working On Hwy 26 From Happy Valley To Lower Dorray Road.

Mokelumne Hill, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform one-way traffic control on State Route 26 from Happy Valley Road to Lower Dorray Road for miscellaneous work. Crews are scheduled to work beginning Monday, February 29, 2016, through Friday, March 4, 2016, from 7:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Motorists should expect 15 minute delays […]