Traffic Update…Pickup Fire On Hwy 108

Traffic Update…Pickup Fire On Hwy 108

Jamestown, CA…CHP is reporting a pickup fire on Hwy 108 just west of the Stone Corral. The family occupying the vehicle made it out. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00781 Type: Car Fire Location: SR108 / STONE CORRAL Loc Desc: EB SR108 JWO STONE CORRAL Lat/Lon: 37.902294 -120.476541 Close Detail Information 5:45 PM […]

Amtrak Service Suspended Between Wilmington & Philadelphia After Deadly Accident

Amtrak Service Suspended Between Wilmington & Philadelphia After Deadly Accident

Philadelphia, PA…All Amtrak service is suspended between Wilmington, Del., and Philadelphia. This morning, Amtrak Train 89, operating from New York City to Savannah, Ga., struck a backhoe that was on the tracks and partially derailed the lead engine south of Philadelphia. There were approximately 341 passengers and 7 crew members on board. Initial reports are […]

Traffic Update…Black Bull In Roadway On J59

Traffic Update…Black Bull In Roadway On J59

Jamestown, CA…CHP is reporting a black bull in the roadway near J59 & Old Don Pedro Road. Please use caution and have your red capes ready. Incident: 00230 Type: Animal Hazard Location: J59 / Old Don Pedro Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.826122 -120.473925 Close Detail Information 8:47 AM 2 [2] 1 BLK BULL IN THE […]

Traffic Update….Collision On Rawhide Road & French Flat

Traffic Update….Collision On Rawhide Road & French Flat

Jamestown, CA…CHP is reporting an incident that should now be in the clearing stages near Rawhide & French Flat. A couple of Ford pickups have gotten together with minor injuries. Please use caution in the area. Incident: 00683 Type: Trfc Collision-Minor Inj Location: Rawhide Rd / French Flat Rd Loc Desc: JNO Lat/Lon: 37.969021 -120.450200 […]

Traffic Update….Major Injury Accident On Longeway Rd.

Traffic Update….Major Injury Accident On Longeway Rd.

Sonora, CA…CHP is reporting a major injury collision on Longeway Road. Please use caution in the area. Incident: 00770 Type: Trfc Collision-Major Inj Location: 22003 Longeway Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.030457 -120.262873 Close Detail Information 8:39 PM 3 [19] [Notification] [CHP]-Problem changed from 1179-Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt to 1180-Trfc Collision-Major Inj 6:36 PM 2 [5] PER […]

Traffic Update…Vehicle Vs Tree Off Of Hwy 108

Traffic Update…Vehicle Vs Tree Off Of Hwy 108

Jamestown, CA…CHP is reporting a vehicle vs a tree collision off of Hwy 108 near Cemetery Road. Please use caution in the area…. Incident: 00565 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr108 / Cemetery Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.949099 -120.425205 Close Detail Information 3:17 PM 5 [2] PER TUO SO // VEH WENT OFF RDWY 3:17 […]

Traffic Delays On Hwy 49 On April 7th For Construction In Downtown Angels Camp

Traffic Delays On Hwy 49 On April 7th For Construction In Downtown Angels Camp

Angels Camp, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform one-way traffic control on northbound and southbound State Route 49 from Raspberry Lane/Hardscrabble Street to South Bret Harte Drive/Sam’s Way for grinding and paving work. Crews will begin work on Wednesday, April 6, 2016, through Thursday, April 7, 2016, from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. […]

First Two Post Butte Fire Recovery Homes To Be Unveiled On Monday

First Two Post Butte Fire Recovery Homes To Be Unveiled On Monday

San Andreas, CA…The first two homes to be built by Calaveras Recovers will be unveiled at the 9 a.m. Monday, April 4, meeting at The Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints hall at 221 Church Hill Road, San Andreas. “We are excited to finally get started on these two homes,” said Allen Sender, president of […]

Hwy 108 To Be Closed For Pavement Work On Sunday Night

Hwy 108 To Be Closed For Pavement Work On Sunday Night

Sonora, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will close State Route 108 (SR-108) from Stockton Road/SR-49 to Lime Kiln Road/South Washington Street for pavement work. The route will be closed from Sunday, April 3, 2016, at 8:00 p.m. through Monday, April 4, 2016, at 8:00 a.m. Motorists should expect 5 minute delays and seek alternate […]

Property Owners Affected by the Butte Fire May Receive an Exemption from the Annual Fire Prevention Fee

Property Owners Affected by the Butte Fire May Receive an Exemption from the Annual Fire Prevention Fee

San Andreas, CA…Property owners within the State Responsibility Area (SRA) have received a bill for “The Annual Fire Prevention Fee”. This fee applies to anyone who had a “habitable structure” on their property as of July 1. Property owners who lost their homes in the Butte Fire may qualify for an exemption from that fee. […]

99.5% of Registered Butte Fire Properties Cleared of Debris

99.5% of Registered Butte Fire Properties Cleared of Debris

Mountain Ranch, CA…Debris removal is now complete on 99.5% of participating properties. 3 crews continue to make great progress working a seven day work week. Soil Samples have been approved on 693 properties and erosion control completed on 560 properties. The Building Department continues to encourage residents to submit building plans for review and complete […]

Sheriff Volunteers Helped Tame Irish Day Traffic & Crowds

Sheriff Volunteers Helped Tame Irish Day Traffic & Crowds

Murphys, CA…Under the coordination of Sgt. Vic Farina, the Calaveras Sheriff Volunteers Capt. Betty Miner, Sgt. Bob Fienberg, Sgt. Aurora Weatherby, Louis Chiu, Mike Connich, Jim Garrick, Kathleen Hogue Gonzalez, Bruce Greenfield, Sandra Kraft, Barry Macler, Rudy Silberbauer and Pat Toepel provided traffic control during the Irish Day parade and celebration on Saturday, March 19th, […]

Traffic Update…Solo Vehicle vs Tree In Valley Springs

Traffic Update…Solo Vehicle vs Tree In Valley Springs

Valley Springs, CA….CHP is reporting a solo vehicle off roadway into a tree on Petersburg Road. An injured party was out of the vehicle and complaining of neck pain. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00284 Type: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj Location: 0 S Petersburg Rd Loc Desc: YOUNGS CREEK X S PETERSBURG RD Lat/Lon: […]

Traffic Update….Vehicle Off Roadway With Potential Injuries On Hwy 108

Traffic Update….Vehicle Off Roadway With Potential Injuries On Hwy 108

Soulsbyville, CA…CHP is reporting a vehicle off the roadway near Soulsbyville Road & Hwy 108. Please use caution in the area…. Incident: 00517 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr108 / Soulsbyville Rd Loc Desc: WB Lat/Lon: 37.996608 -120.267419 Close Detail Information 3:55 PM 5 [13] 1039 TUOL 1141 3:54 PM 4 [3] OFF THE RDWY […]

A Bit Of Rock Removal In Store For Caltrans On Hwy 4 ~ Pictures From Wagner Family

A Bit Of Rock Removal In Store For Caltrans On Hwy 4 ~ Pictures From Wagner Family

Bear Valley, CA….In a couple of weeks Caltrans crews will start their work on opening the mountain passes for another summer season. On Ebbetts Pass they will need more than a snow blower as the pictures below from the Wagner Family from yesterday. They were snowmobiling in the high country and these pictures were taken […]

Traffic Update….Multiple Vehicle Accident Near Hwy 120 & Old Priest Grade

Traffic Update….Multiple Vehicle Accident Near Hwy 120 & Old Priest Grade

Groveland, CA…CHP is reporting a 4 vehicle collision blocking lanes near Hwy 120 & Old Priest Grade. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00675 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Old Priest / Sr120 Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.813975 -120.271992 Close Detail Information 5:39 PM 6 [10] [Notification] [CHP]-Problem changed from 1183-Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj to 1011-FCC […]

Traffic Update….Overturned Vehicle On Hwy 4 Near Spicer

Traffic Update….Overturned Vehicle On Hwy 4 Near Spicer

Bear Valley, CA…CHP is reporting an overturned vehicle collision affecting traffic on Hwy 4 near Spicer. Please use caution and expect delays in the area… Incident: 00184 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: 0 Sr4 Loc Desc: SR 4 AT SPICER TURN OFF Lat/Lon: 38.426817 -120.080672 Close Detail Information 12:48 PM 7 [8] [Appended, 12:50:13] [2] […]

Traffic Update…Vehicle Collision On Hwy 49 Near Union Mine

Traffic Update…Vehicle Collision On Hwy 49 Near Union Mine

San Andreas, CA….CHP is reporting a vehicle collision on Hwy 49 near Union Mine. Initial units on scene are reporting non-injury. Traffic is being affected in the area. Expect delays until the incident is cleared…. Incident: 00172 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr49 / Mountain Ranch Rd Loc Desc: SB JSO SDS Lat/Lon: 38.189123 -120.674532 […]

Traffic Update….Vehicle Down Embankment On Hwy 4 Near Utica Powerhouse Road

Traffic Update….Vehicle Down Embankment On Hwy 4 Near Utica Powerhouse Road

Murphys, CA…CHP is reporting a Vehicle Down Embankment On Hwy 4 Near Utica Powerhouse Road. The subject may have been drinking and vehicle may have gone into creek. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00081 Type: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj Location: Sr4 / Utica Powerhouse Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.156933 -120.437174 Close Detail Information 7:39 […]

Traffic Update….Three Vehicle Accident in San Andreas

Traffic Update….Three Vehicle Accident in San Andreas

San Andreas, CA…CHP is reporting a three vehicle accident with potential injuries near St. Charles & Church. Please use caution in the area…. Incident: 00265 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Main St / Church Hill St Loc Desc: ST CHARLES / CHURCH HILL Lat/Lon: 38.192679 -120.681341 Close Detail Information 5:30 PM 3 [6] C49-100 1185 […]

You May Still Qualify For A New House on Your Property

You May Still Qualify For A New House on Your Property

Mountain Ranch, CA…Residents who lost their uninsured or underinsured homes in the Butte Fire last September are encouraged to contact Calaveras Recovers to see how the all-volunteer group may be able to assist them in rebuilding their homes. “We have trained Personal Advocates standing by ready to assess people’s unmet immediate needs and long-term housing […]

Traffic Update….Overturned Vehicle Near Hwy 4 & Utica Powerhouse Rd

Traffic Update….Overturned Vehicle Near Hwy 4 & Utica Powerhouse Rd

Murphys, CA….CHP is reporting an overturned vehicle accident near Near Hwy 4 & Utica Powerhouse Rd. It is a vehicle vs embankment and rollover that landed on wheels. Please use caution in the area until the incident is cleared. Incident: 00427 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Sr4 / Utica Powerhouse Rd Loc Desc: 2-3 MILES […]