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 […]
Valley Springs, CA…CHP is reporting a motorcycle vs vehicle accident with rider down on Hwy 26 near Vista Del Lago. Please use caution in the area…. Incident: 00149 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr26 / Vista Del Lago Dr Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.168655 -120.839125 Close Detail Information 11:24 AM 8 [8] RED HATCH BACK VS […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
Angels Camp, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will close eastbound and westbound State Route 4 (SR-4)/Business 4 from south of SR-49 to east of Angels Creek in Angels Camp for grinding and paving work. The route will be closed Tuesday, April 5, 2016, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Motorists should expect 15 minute […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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, […]
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: […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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] […]
San Andreas, CA…SR-49 south of San Andreas between Union Mine Rd and Carol Kennedy Dr will be closed for approximately 20 minutes at 1:30 pm today to recover the rest of the motorhome from yesterday’s non-injury collision. Caltrans and CHP will be on scene to assist with traffic control.
San Andreas, CA…On March 21, 2016, at approximately 1235 hours, a Sonora man was traveling northbound on SR-49 south of Union Mine Rd. at 50-55 miles per hour in a Jayco/Motorhome with a secondary vehicle, Ford Ranger, in tow. The driver allowed the right side tires of V-1 to travel east of the asphalt roadway […]
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 […]
Glencoe, CA…CHP is reporting a pickup vs tree incident where the pickup is now catching fire. Luckily it is a non-injury incident. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00156 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Sr26 / Ponderosa Way Loc Desc: JEO Lat/Lon: 38.337666 -120.612986 Close Detail Information 11:40 AM 5 [9] 1039 CAL FIRE […]
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 […]
West Point, CA…CHP is reporting a man lying in the roadway on Hwy 26 in the West Point area. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00200 Type: Traffic Hazard Location: Bald Mountain Rd / Sr26 Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.399405 -120.526948 Close Detail Information 2:07 PM 1 [2] MALE SUBJ LYING IN RDWY Unit Information […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]