Strawberry, CA…May 31, 2023, 12:38 p.m. Update Strawberry RX Prescribed Burn: We continue burning in Unit 18 today. We have Engines strategically placed along Highway 108. If you can avoid traveling on 108 above Strawberry, it would be best for the Firefighters to be able complete the burn in this area. If you need to […]
Groveland, CA…Traffic Update….Vehicle Removal Near SR120 / Ferretti Rd from Injury Collision Last Night Incident: 00361 Type: Trfc Collision-Minor Inj Location: SR120 / Ferretti Rd Loc Desc: WB JWO MRI / TUO CO LINE Lat/Lon: 37.817917 -120.107923 Detail Information 8:26 AM 14 [41] Incident Re-opened: 1039 MILLER BROS 8:24 AM 13 [38] TO REMOVE VEH […]
Arnold, CA…A Wildfire Evacuation Planning Town Hall for Greater Arnold residents and homeowners is planned for Saturday, June 3, at the Hazel Fischer Elementary School auditorium (1605 Blagen Road in White Pines) from 9 a.m.- 11 a.m. “In the event of a wildfire, we all need to have an evacuation plan so we’re not caught […]
Strawberry, CA…May 30, 2023 – Fire managers have made good progress on the Strawberry Prescribed Fire having burned nearly 500 acres as of May 30. Motorists driving along the Highway 108 corridor may notice fire and smoke along the roadway as well as fire apparatus beginning Wednesday, June 1 and continuing June 9. Motorists are […]
Sonora, CA…May 30, 2023 – Fire managers from both the Calaveras and Groveland Ranger District will begin prescribed burn operations on their respective districts within the next week. On the Groveland District, fire crews will tip-torch on the Bear Mountain burn units, a continuation of work done during the fall 2022 season. All told, crews […]
Pinecrest, CA…Willie Begay, an information officer with the Stanislaus National Forest’s Strawberry Prescribed Burn team, operates an information board near the Pinecrest Day Use facility, May 30. Information Officers and boards have been placed along the Highway 108 corridor beginning in Sugar Pine to provide the most current prescribed burn information as well as answer […]
Jamestown, CA…Traffic Update….Vehicle vs Pole Collision, Three Poles Down & Wires in Roadway near J59 / Sr108 Incident: 00061 Type: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj Location: J59 / Sr108 Loc Desc: JSO Lat/Lon: 37.843344 -120.508025 Detail Information 8:57 AM 16 [42] 1039 8:57 AM 15 [40] SB LANE IS BLOCKED NB IS CLEAR 8:57 AM 14 [39] […]
Valley Springs, CA…Traffic & Goat Update….Two White & Black Goats Near Roadway Sr26 / Silver Rapids Rd Incident: 00304 Type: Live or Dead Animal Location: Sr26 / Silver Rapids Rd Loc Desc: JWO Lat/Lon: 38.158984 -120.846278 Detail Information 5:47 PM 2 [3] CLOSE TO RDWY 5:47 PM 1 [1] 2 WHI/BLK GOATS RUNNING RHS Unit […]
Chinese Camp, CA…Traffic Update….Injury Motorcycle vs Deer Collision Near Hwy 120 at Don Pedro Incident: 00104 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: 0 Sr120 Loc Desc: 120 AT DON PEDRO RES Lat/Lon: 37.839935 -120.379123 Detail Information 8:57 AM 4 [5] 1039 TUOAMB 8:56 AM 3 [8] [Appended, 08:58:35] [1] MC VS DEER 8:54 AM 2 [4] […]
Buena Vista, CA…Traffic Update….Possible Injury Collision on Jackson Valley Rd Incident: 00111 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: 6592 Jackson Valley Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.310022 -120.901813 Detail Information 10:04 AM 2 [2] 1125 – VAN 10:03 AM 1 [1] TK PK VS VAN Unit Information 10:05 AM 1 Unit Assigned
La Grange, CA…Traffic Update….Vehicle vs Bird Collision Near J59 / Las Armomitas Incident: 00105 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: J59 / Las Armomitas Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.717329 -120.444023 Detail Information 7:51 AM 2 [2] RP ADVSG VEH WAS DAMAGED 7:51 AM 1 [1] VEH VS BIRD Unit Information 7:58 AM 2 Unit Enroute 7:58 AM […]
Yosemite, CA…We are pleased to announce that Big Oak Flat Road (continuation of Highway 120 into Yosemite from the west) will reopen with delays on Saturday, June 10, barring any unforeseen complications or weather delays. Thanks to the Federal Highway Administration and the contractor, who are working seven days per week to open the road […]
Arnold, CA….Traffic & Fire Update….Motorcycle on Fire at Cruisers Gas Station Incident: 00090 Type: Car Fire Location: 4046-4093 Sr4 Loc Desc: CRUISERS GAS STATION Lat/Lon: 38.254393 -120.353485 Detail Information 10:54 AM 2 [3] TRANS TO CAL FIRE SDS 10:54 AM 1 [1] MC ON FIRE @ GAS STATION Unit Information 11:04 AM 2 Unit Enroute […]
Strawberry, CA…Evaluation of weather and resource availability supports the continuation of the Stanislaus National Forest Prescribed burn today. More than eighty acres of the project area were treated with fire, building forest resiliency while reducing the risk of catastrophic wildfires to communities and the critical infrastructure supporting them. The project will continue through the month […]
Kirkwood, CA…State Route 88 from Martin Meadow to Carson Spur (Amador County) reopened in both directions at 6:00 p.m. today (May 25). State Route 88 from SR-89/Pickett’s Junction to Crystal Springs East (Alpine County) is estimated to reopen at 8:00 p.m. on Friday, May 26. One-way traffic control will remain in place until the highway […]
Copperopolis, CA…Fire Season Begins in Earnest as the Grass Fires at Lower Elevations Begin. From Cal Fire TCU…”Firefighters continue to build and strengthen containment line. The fire is 9.7 acres, a decrease from previous reports due to accurate mapping. Near Main St. x Reed Turnpike Copperopolis ( Calaveras County)” #Reedfire [update] Source = Cal Fire […]
Arnold, CA…A Wildfire Evacuation Planning Town Hall for Greater Arnold residents and homeowners is planned for Saturday, June 3, at the Hazel Fischer Elementary School auditorium (1605 Blagen Road in White Pines) from 9 a.m.- 11 a.m. “In the event of a wildfire, we all need to have an evacuation plan so we’re not caught […]
Valley Springs, CA…Traffic Update….Possible Injury Collision on Hartvickson Ln Incident: 00368 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: 3421 Hartvickson Ln Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.147796 -120.848338 Detail Information 8:52 PM 1 [3] [CHP] has closed their incident [230523ST00369] Unit Information 8:52 PM 4 Unit Enroute 8:52 PM 3 Unit Assigned 8:50 PM 2 Unit Enroute 8:50 PM […]
Pickett’s Junction, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) District 10 has employed one-way traffic control on State Route 88 from the north junction of SR-89 to one mile west of Woodfords due to aggressive snow melt undermining the road. Crews are working to repair the damage per an emergency director’s order. One-way traffic control will […]
Copperopolis, CA…Traffic Update….Overturned Big Rig Trailer on Calaveras Side of Obyrnes Ferry Bridge Incident: 00206 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: 0 Unnamed Street Loc Desc: OBF JNO TULLOCH Lat/Lon: 37.899457 -120.570863 Detail Information 4:03 PM 10 [34] TOW IS ON OBYRNES FERRY AT PILE 3:53 PM 9 [29] B49-020 ETA FOR 1185 2:36 PM 8 […]
San Andreas, CA…Road Closures, Russell Road & Sunset Street, San Andreas. 5/23/23 to 6/16/23 – 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Please be advised that PG&E will be replacing approximately 115’ of HP gas distribution main lines along Russell Road and Sunset Street. Road closures will occur during construction from May 23, 2023, through June 16, […]
Frogtown, USA…Calaveras Connect Fair Shuttle started May 18th. The full schedule is available on our website: www.calaverasconnect.org and you can always call our Customer Service with questions or for more information at: 209-754-4450. Can’t wait to see you there! Calaveras County Fair & Jumping Frog Jubilee Event occurs on 05/18/2023 from All Day to .