San Andreas, CA…In Calaveras County, 3 people were arrested by the CHP between 6:00 pm Friday and 11:59 pm Monday. 2 were arrested for DUI while 1 was arrested for possession of a controlled substance. The San Andreas Officers handled 6 accidents during this time period and wrote 62 citations. Most were for speeding including […]
Valley Springs, CA…Last night there was a major injury collision near Baldwin Street. According to CHP a white F250 Ford rear ended a semi. Hope everyone makes a speedy recovery. Incident: 00431 Type: Trfc Collision-Major Inj Location: Baldwin Ct / Baldwin St Loc Desc: BALDWIN / 26 Lat/Lon: 38.141023 -120.864309 Close Detail Information 7:08 AM […]
Copperopolis, CA…On July 5, 2016, at approximately 1650 hours, a Copperopolis woman was driving her Jeep southbound on Little John Rd. and slowing to make a right turn onto Bow Dr. Another Copperopolis woman was driving her Scion northbound on Little John Rd. towards the Jeep at an undetermined speed. There was a blue Mazda […]
Arnold, CA…CHP is reporting an injured fawn near Hwy 4 and Country Club. Please use caution in the area.
Angels Camp, CA…Great work by local & state firefighters have the Appaloosa Fire down and basically out. As of this morning it was 310 Acres and 75% contained. Last updated: 7/5/16 @ 9:25 AM Acreage/Containment: 310 acres – 75% contained County: Calaveras Location: Appaloosa Road at Pinto Drive, 2 miles south of Highway 4. Administrative […]
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 […]
Traffic Update…CHP is reporting a vehicle 30ft off roadway on it’s roof near Hwy 108/120 & J59. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00185 Type: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj Location: Sr108 / J59 Loc Desc: EB JWO Lat/Lon: 37.843344 -120.508025 Close Detail Information 7:39 AM 5 [11] 1039 3A 7:38 AM 4 [10] A61-001 3A […]
Columbia, CA…Air and Ground units are on the way to a reported vegetation fire near Sawmill Flat & Covington Mine Road. Please use caution in the area…
San Andrewa, CA…Peace Officers with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) Tuolumne – Calaveras Unit determined electrical power caused the Appaloosa Fire which is located south-west of Angels Camp, CA. The Appaloosa Fire was reported on July 2, 2016 at approximately 12:48pm. The fire was caused by a property owner working […]
Copperopolis, CA…At approximately 9:47pm last night a 20’ x 20’ spot of vegetation fire broke out on the 4600 Block of King Lane in Copperopolis. Fire Personnel from CAL FIRE and Copperopolis Fire Department arrived on scene and confirmed the fire had been contained by locals.. The cause of this fire was determined to be […]
Arnold, CA…First and foremost Thank You to all of our fire personnel who do a remarkable job protecting our area every fire season!! The question is have we reached the point where we should start rethinking how we distribute the energy that powers our homes, businesses & recreation venues. Last year the unspeakable damage from […]
Copperopolis, CA…Firefighter Crews worked overnight building and securing existing containment lines. Fire personnel were able to keep the acreage at 325 with 10% containment. Additional details are below… Fire Just Before 3pm Yesterday From Hwy 4 In Angels Camp Acreage/Containment: 325 acres – 10% contained County: Calaveras Location: Appaloosa Road at Pinto Drive, 2 miles […]
Valley Springs, CA…..Firefighters just about have a two acre grass fire taken care of near Lime Creek & Hwy 12. Please use caution in the area…
Angels Camp, CA…We just received and update from PG&E “At about 1:43pm this afternoon PG&E had to actively De Energize power transmission lines in the Appaloosa Fire area. For the safety of the firefighters. At peak they had 14,928 customers without power. They are in the fire area inspecting lines and some areas are coming […]
Angels Camp, CA…Firefighters are working a reportedly 1 acre vegetation fire near Appaloosa Rd & Hunter St. Ground & air units are on the way or on scene now. Please use caution in the area…
Sonora, Calif. June 30, 2016…Due to high fire danger, temporary fire restrictions are in effect in High Hazard Areas on the Stanislaus National Forest (STF) July 1 through the end of the official 2016 fire season. Forest Order 16-2016-3 prohibits campfires, briquette barbecues and smoking outside developed campgrounds, as well as welding and blasting activities […]
Bear Valley, CA…There were major injuries and both parties needed to be medi-flighted from the scene of a vehicle vs tree incident off of Hwy 4 in the Bear Valley area yesterday. Hopefully the 74 year old San Andreas woman who was driving and her 80 year old passenger will heal quickly and be back […]
Mokelumne Hill, CA…It can now be released that it was Mokelumne Hill’s Daniel E. Hayner, 65 that passed away in the Fatal ATV Accident On June 27th. Details are as follows: On 06/27/2016 at approximately 1730 hours, a 65 year old Mokelumne Hill man was riding an Arctic Cat ATV eastbound on Jesus Maria Rd., […]
San Andreas, CA….CHP is reporting a tree dowon across Poole Station Road about 3-4 miles in from San Andreas. We would like to thank Kathi Toepel. For sending us a photo… Let’s be careful out there… Incident: 00290 Type: Traffic Hazard Location: Pool Station Rd / Sr49 Loc Desc: 3-4 MILES JWO Lat/Lon: 38.201210 -120.692741 […]
Bear Valley, CA…CHP is reporting a vehicle vs tree incident about 1/2 mile east of Bear Valley. A brown sedan has gone off roadway and into a tree. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00199 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: 0 Sr4 Loc Desc: EB 4 JEO 1/2 MIL BEAR VLY Lat/Lon: 38.460305 -120.044375 […]
Bear Valley, CA…Strike Team 4051 is departing the Erskine Fire in Kern County. This team consisted of engines and personnel from: Bear Valley, Angels Camp, Copperopolis, Mokelumne Hill, West Point, Strike Team Chief from Murphys I understand they may be heading to the fire near Auburn and I’ll let you know if we get any […]
Arnold, CA…Celebrate your favorite American Hero this Saturday, July 2nd at 10am. Hwy 4 closes at 9:30am so the Ebbetts Pass Corridor can celebrate all along the parade route in Arnold. It is a complete day of fun in Arnold, you can start your day off with a great pancake breakfast from the Lions Club, […]
Sacramento, CA…The California State Board of Equalization (BOE) announces that the state excise tax on gasoline will drop by 2.2 cents per gallon on July 1, 2016. This will lower the excise tax rate from 30 cents to 27.8 cents per gallon for the 2016-17 fiscal year, effective July 1, 2016, through June 30, 2017. […]
Jackson, CA….CHP is reporting a possible injury collision where a van and Jeep have gotten together and gone off the roadway near Hwy 49 and Electra. Please use caution in the area…. Incident: 00272 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr49 / Electra Rd Loc Desc: JNO Lat/Lon: 38.314030 -120.721039 Close Detail Information 3:46 PM 1 […]
Copperopolis, CA…Air and ground resources are on the way to a vegetation fire on Buckboard Drive in the Copperopolis Area. Please use caution in the area…
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 […]
Mokelumne Hill, CA…On 06/27/2016 at approximately 1730 hours, a 65 year old Mokelumne Hill man was riding an Arctic Cat ATV eastbound on Jesus Maria Rd., west of Baker Riley Way. For an undetermined reason, he turned the ATV to the right causing it to travel off the south side of the roadway. The front […]
Valley Springs, CA…CHP is reporting a vegetation fire in the Valley Springs area off of Chile Camp Road. Please use caution for fire fighters working in the area…. Incident: 00328 Type: Report of Fire Location: 5130 Chile Camp Rd Loc Desc: SOUTH SIDE RDWY Lat/Lon: 38.205464 -120.868331 Close Detail Information 3:14 PM 2 [2] XFR […]
Groveland, CA…CHP is reportng a major injury accident where a full sized pickup is 300ft down an embankment. The collision happened a couple of hours ago and crews are still on scene. Incident: 00203 Type: Trfc Collision-Major Inj Location: SR120 / NEW PRIEST GRADE Loc Desc: 1/2 DOWN NEW PRIEST Lat/Lon: 37.815589 -120.297849 Close Detail […]
Coarsegold, CA, CA…CHP is reporting a vegetation fire on Hwy 41 near Yosemite Springs Parkway. Please use caution and expect delays in the area… Incident: 00356 Type: Report of Fire Location: Sr41 / Yosemite Springs Pkwy Loc Desc: NEAR BLACK HAWK LODGE Lat/Lon: 37.155143 -119.731660 Close Detail Information 12:54 PM 3 [17] GOING ACROSS THE […]
