Motherlode Interagency Training Structure Fire In Mokelumne Hill April 23rd.

Motherlode Interagency Training Structure Fire In Mokelumne Hill April 23rd.

Mokelumne Hill, CA…The Motherlode Interagency Training Officers Association in cooperation with the Mokelumne Hill Fire Protection District will be conducting a structure training burn at 8253 Main St, Mokelumne Hill. The burn is scheduled between 8am to 5pm on April 23rd. This type of training is essential to providing this community with well-trained firefighters. The […]

Traffic Update….Non-Injury Crash & Sign Down On Hwy 108

Traffic Update….Non-Injury Crash & Sign Down On Hwy 108

Sonora, CA…CHP is reporting a non-injury accident on the shoulder & sign down near Hwy 108 & South Washington Street. Please use caution in the area…. Incident: 00282 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Sr108 / S Washington St Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.967815 -120.378368 Close Detail Information 11:44 AM 3 [4] A61-001 DO NOT PASS SIGN […]

Caltrans District 10 Weekly Road Report Through April 16th

Caltrans District 10 Weekly Road Report Through April 16th

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 Hwys 4, 12, 26, 49, 108 & 120. Below is Caltrans plans for repairs and maintenance on local roads. It shows the route, county and location of […]

The Grim Reaper Is Making The Rounds To Local High Schools…Today Is Sonora

The Grim Reaper Is Making The Rounds To Local High Schools…Today Is Sonora

Sonora, CA…The Grim Reaper is haunting Sonora high school today for the EVERY 15 MINUTES Program. The Every 15 Minutes Program offers real-life experience without the real-life risks. This emotionally charged, 2-day program, is an event designed to dramatically instill teenagers with the potentially dangerous consequences of drinking alcohol and texting while driving. This powerful […]

Traffic Update….Vehicle Into Ditch On Hwy 12

Traffic Update….Vehicle Into Ditch On Hwy 12

Valley Springs, CA…CHP is reporting a vehicle into a ditch on Hwy 12 near Lime Creek Road. It is non-injury but please use caution in the area until they clear the incident. Incident: 00127 Type: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj Location: Sr12 / Lime Creek Rd Loc Desc: EB Lat/Lon: 38.197315 -120.800793 Close Detail Information 9:17 AM […]

CAL FIRE Announces Additional Fire Prevention Fund Grants

CAL FIRE Announces Additional Fire Prevention Fund Grants

Sacramento – Monday, CAL FIRE announced it had awarded an additional $3 million in grants throughout the state for a variety of fire prevention projects aimed at reducing the elevated threat of wildfires due to the ongoing drought and significant tree mortality. The announcement comes just two months after CAL FIRE released nearly $2 million […]

Vehicle Collision, Injuries & DUI Arrest Proves 17 Year Old Sonora Man Needs Another 15 Minutes Presentation

Vehicle Collision, Injuries & DUI Arrest Proves 17 Year Old Sonora Man Needs Another 15 Minutes Presentation

Tuolumne, CA….On April 7th at 12:25am a 17 year old Sonora man was driving a 1996 Chevy Silvarado southbound on Mi Wu Street south of Seven Pines Road. The driver was unable to maintain his vehicle and drove off the roadway, down an embankment colliding with several trees. The minor exited the vehicle and fled […]

Traffic Update….Injury Accident Near Hwy 49 & Toyanza Dr.

Traffic Update….Injury Accident Near Hwy 49 & Toyanza Dr.

San Andreas, CA….CHP is reporting a possible injury accidnet near Hwy 49 and Toyanza Dr. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00259 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr49 / Toyanza Dr Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.188458 -120.674402 Close Detail Information NO DETAILS Unit Information 2:23 PM 3 Unit Assigned 2:23 PM 2 Unit Enroute

Traffic Update…Three Incidents At This Time

Traffic Update…Three Incidents At This Time

Arnold, CA….There are a few traffic issues this morning. There are three traffic incidents and Murphys Grade Road in Angels Camp is closed until about 10am or so for the Every 15 Minute program for this year. There is a non injury collision in Tuolumne near Tuolumne & Pine, a vehicle vs deer on Hwy […]

Groveland Ranger District China Underburn Notice

Groveland Ranger District China Underburn Notice

Groveland, CA…The Groveland Ranger District is planning to conduct an understory burn this month and as soon as next week, weather and fuels conditions permitting. The burn area is located approximately 4 miles NE of Greeley Hill, along Forest road 1S29, 2S28, and 2S17, encompassing approximately 546 acres. The area will be treated with low-intensity […]

Traffic Update….Injury Accident On Tuolumne Road

Traffic Update….Injury Accident On Tuolumne Road

Sonora, CA…CHP is reporting a possible injury accident near Tuolumne & Standard Roads. There was debris in the roadway. Please use caution in the area…. Incident: 00123 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Tuolumne Rd / Standard Rd Loc Desc: IFO SIERRA BIBLE CHURCH Lat/Lon: 37.957388 -120.311858 Close Detail Information 8:46 AM 8 [15] [Rotation Request […]

Traffic Update…Collision Near Hwy 26 & Nove Way… Roadway Blocked

Traffic Update…Collision Near Hwy 26 & Nove Way… Roadway Blocked

Valley Springs, CA…CHP is reporting a vehicle collision near Hwy 26 & Nove. There are possible injuries and the roadway is blocked. Please use caution in the area…. Incident: 00088 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Nove Way / Sr26 Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.188106 -120.826465 Close Detail Information 7:52 AM 4 [3] SR26 BLOCKED 7:51 AM […]

Traffic Update….Spinout Into Fence With Wire Across Pa

Traffic Update….Spinout Into Fence With Wire Across Pa

Valley Springs, CA….CHP is reporting a vehicle into a ditch near the baseball fields near Paloma Road and Daphne Street. It is reported that wire is across the roadway. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00078 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Paloma Rd / Daphne St Loc Desc: NEAR THE BASEBALL FIELDS Lat/Lon: 38.195531 […]

Traffic Update….Vehicle Into Pole On Shaws Flat Road

Traffic Update….Vehicle Into Pole On Shaws Flat Road

Sonora, CA….CHP is reporting a vehicle in to a pole on Shaws Flat Road just north of Jamestown Road. PG&E will need to replace the pole in this area so please use caution and expect delays for the next couple of hours. Incident: 00464 Type: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj Location: Shaws Flat Rd / Jamestown Rd […]

Traffic Update…Head On Fatality Closes Hwy 140 Into Yosemite

Traffic Update…Head On Fatality Closes Hwy 140 Into Yosemite

Briceburg, CA…CHP is reporting a head on collision with a fatality that is blocking traffic on Hwy 140 going into Yosemite. Initial reports are it may be closed for awhile. Incident: 00342 Type: Fatality Location: Sr140 / Bull Creek Rd Loc Desc: 2 MI JEO BRICEBURG Lat/Lon: 37.604639 -119.966054 Close Detail Information 2:10 PM 20 […]

Caltrans Begins Clearing & Prepping Passes For Summer Openings

Caltrans Begins Clearing & Prepping Passes For Summer Openings

Pinecrest, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is scheduled to begin its spring clearing of State Route 108 (SR-108) over Sonora Pass today, removing snow, clearing debris, inspecting the roadway and making the appropriate improvements to ensure the public’s safety. The department intends to open the closure gates at Eagle Meadows and Kennedy Meadows after […]

Caltrans District 10 Weekly Road Report Through April 9th

Caltrans District 10 Weekly Road Report Through April 9th

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 Hwys 4, 12, 26, 49, 108 & 120. Below is Caltrans plans for repairs and maintenance on local roads. It shows the route, county and location of […]

Traffic Update….Vehicle vs Deer Near Peaceful Oak & Hwy 108

Traffic Update….Vehicle vs Deer Near Peaceful Oak & Hwy 108

Sonora, CA…CHP is reporting a vehicle vs a deer collision on Hwy 108 near Peaceful Oak. (Well not for the deer). Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00173 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Sr108 / Peaceful Oak Rd Loc Desc: EB JWO Lat/Lon: 37.980021 -120.316582 Close Detail Information 9:24 AM 5 [4] [Notification] [CHP]-PASSER […]

Traffic Update…Vehicle Off Roadway On Hwy 4

Traffic Update…Vehicle Off Roadway On Hwy 4

Murphys, CA…CHP reported a vehicle off roadway incident on Hwy 4 on Utica Grade. Be careful out there… Incident: 00349 Type: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj Location: Sr4 / Utica Powerhouse Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.156933 -120.437174 Close Detail Information 8:00 PM 3 [6] C49-200 EB LN BLK’D DIVERTYING EB TO UTICA POWERHOUSE RD 7:07 PM 2 […]

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 […]