South Fork Prescribed Fire Is Underway

South Fork Prescribed Fire Is Underway

Sonora, CA…The South Fork prescribed burn, a jackpot prescribed fire, began yesterday. As of end of shift Tuesday, approximately 60 acres were accomplished, meeting our primary objective of over 80% consumption of the piles. We are hoping to finish the majority today with another 30 acres, but it may push into Thursday. The burn will […]

Butte Fire Cleanup Now 85% Complete! 700 Properties Cleared of Burn Debris.

Butte Fire Cleanup Now 85% Complete!  700 Properties Cleared of Burn Debris.

Mountain Ranch, CA…Completion of the Debris Removal Program is quickly approaching. The final deadline for enrollment is upon us. Anyone that has not signed is at risk of not being able to take advantage of this program and is urged to notify the Environmental Management Department at (209) 754-6399 or Butte Fire Recovery Information at […]

Traffic Update….Major Injury Accident In Valley Springs

Traffic Update….Major Injury Accident In Valley Springs

Valley Springs, CA….CHP reported a major injury accident on Harper Street. A vehicle went down a hill. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00359 Type: Trfc Collision-Major Inj Location: 3697 Harper St Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.153022 -120.831498 Close Detail Information 8:03 PM 5 [9] [Rotation Request Comment] 1039 SAM BERRI 209-728-3931 8:02 PM 4 […]

Traffic Update….Overturned Pickup On Murphys Grade Road

Traffic Update….Overturned Pickup On Murphys Grade Road

Angels Camp, CA…CHP is reporting an overturned pickup partially blocking the roadway on Murphys Grade Road and Rolleri Bypass Road. Please use caution in the area…. Incident: 00342 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Murphys Grade Rd / Rolleri Byp Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.086341 -120.539899 Close Detail Information 7:04 PM 4 [9] [Rotation Request Comment] 1039 […]

Traffic Update….Vehicle Off Roadway Near Tuolumne Road & Woodham Carne

Traffic Update….Vehicle Off Roadway Near Tuolumne Road & Woodham Carne

Sonora, CA…CHP is reporting a vehicle off roadway incident with unknown injuries near Tuolumne Road & Woodham Carne Roads. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00447 Type: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj Location: 16270 Tuolumne Rd Loc Desc: X WOODHAM CARNE Lat/Lon: 37.960755 -120.323887 Close Detail Information 2:32 PM 3 [7] 1039 2 AT OFC 2:31 […]

Caltrans Crews Working On Hwy 26 From Happy Valley To Lower Dorray Road.

Caltrans Crews Working On Hwy 26 From Happy Valley To Lower Dorray Road.

Mokelumne Hill, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform one-way traffic control on State Route 26 from Happy Valley Road to Lower Dorray Road for miscellaneous work. Crews are scheduled to work beginning Monday, February 29, 2016, through Friday, March 4, 2016, from 7:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Motorists should expect 15 minute delays […]

Traffic Update….Accident On Mono Way

Traffic Update….Accident On Mono Way

Sonora, CA…CHP is reporting a couple of incidents at this time. The first is a collision on Mono Way near Sanguinetti. The second is a traffic Hazard on Hwy 4 between Gann’s Meadow & Cottage Springs. Please use caution in these areas….

Angels Camp Advisory Committee Recruitment Announcement

Angels Camp Advisory Committee Recruitment Announcement

Angels Camp, CA…This project seeks to address community design, public spaces, bicycle and pedestrian facilities, and parking facilities along the city’s Highway 49 “Main Street.” The Plan will provide the tools, designs and strategies necessary to facilitate physical and policy changes to enhance multi-modal mobility, accessibility and connectivity; and enhance community identity and quality of […]

Traffic Update….Third Grader Walking In Roadway

Traffic Update….Third Grader Walking In Roadway

Valley Springs, CA…CHP is reporting a third grader(Wonder if the reporting party asked?) walking in the roadway near Hwy 26 & Jenny Lind Road. Please use caution in the area…. Incident: 00300 Type: Traffic Hazard Location: Sr26 / Jenny Lind Rd Loc Desc: BTWN JENNY LIND AND GARNER Lat/Lon: 38.122692 -120.877469 Close Detail Information 4:40 […]

Inmate Firefighter Dies From Injuries Suffered In Mulholland Fire

Inmate Firefighter Dies From Injuries Suffered In Mulholland Fire

Sacramento, CA…The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) today announced that an inmate firefighter injured yesterday in the Mulholland Fire has died. In the early hours of Thursday morning, Shawna Lynn Jones, 22, was struck by a boulder that had rolled down a hill. She was airlifted to UCLA Medical Center, where she was […]

Traffic Update….Non-Injury Collision Near Hwy 49 & Hwy 12 Intersection

Traffic Update….Non-Injury Collision Near Hwy 49 & Hwy 12 Intersection

San Andreas, CA…CHP is reporting a Non-Injury Collision Near Hwy 49 & Hwy 12 Intersection. The vehicles are being moved to the side of the road and two tow trucks have been ordered. Please use caution in the area…. Incident: 00232 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Sr49 / Sr12 Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.204798 -120.697423 Close […]

Central Calaveras Fire & Rescue Protection District Seeking Board Member

Central Calaveras Fire & Rescue Protection District Seeking Board Member

Mokelumne Hill, CA…Central Calaveras Fire & Rescue Protection District. Central Calaveras Fire & Rescue Protection District is expecting to have a vacancy of one board position. Interested applicants must reside in the district and be registered voters. This position is finishing a four-year term ending December 2019. Responsibilities include:  Attend monthly board meetings  […]

Traffic Update…Vehicle Through Fence On Milton Road

Traffic Update…Vehicle Through Fence On Milton Road

Valley Springs, CA…CHP is reporting a vehicle through a fence on Milton Road. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00066 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: 11600 Milton Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.092476 -120.872316 Close Detail Information 7:44 AM 3 [5] PER SAM BERRI – 1097 FOR 3A // REQW’G UNIT FOR 1110 7:30 AM […]

No Injuries When Copperopolis Woman & Six Month Old Take Off Road Excursion

No Injuries When Copperopolis Woman & Six Month Old Take Off Road Excursion

Copperopolis, CA…On February 19, 2016, at approximately 1615 hours, a Copperopolis woman was driving her Toyota westbound on SR-4, east of Obyrnes Ferry Rd at a stated speed of approximately 60 to 65 MPH. For an unknown reason Pilson allowed her vehicle to leave the roadway and travel onto the shoulder on the north side […]

Volunteers Trained for Butte Fire Recovery

Volunteers Trained for Butte Fire Recovery

Calaveras County, CA… Ten volunteers from around Calaveras County were trained this past week to help residents connect with available resources from area agencies to rebuild and recover from the Butte Fire. “We have a solid, trained group so we can start moving at an accelerated pace where people will start to see and feel […]

U.S. Forest Service Plans Prescribed Burn On Stanislaus National Forest

U.S. Forest Service Plans Prescribed Burn On Stanislaus National Forest

Sonora, CA…Fire crews will begin ignitions Monday on the South Fork Prescribed Fire, units one to three, on the Mi-Wok Ranger District, Stanislaus National Forest, weather and air quality conditions permitting. The burn will be ignited in sections of one to 50 acre units located within the 186 acre South Fork Prescribed Fire project area, […]

Calaveras County, FEMA, & Calaveras Recovers Working Together With Butte Fire Survivors

Calaveras County, FEMA, & Calaveras Recovers Working Together With Butte Fire Survivors

San Andreas, CA…Each day since the Butte Fire was extinguished, many people have been working behind the scenes to restore Calaveras County to the “New Normal”. With the help and guidance of FEMA a volunteer group has been formed to work with survivors of the Butte Fire both with immediate and long term needs. This […]

Traffic Update…Rollover Accident On Big Hill Road

Traffic Update…Rollover Accident On Big Hill Road

Sonora, CA…CHP is reporting a solo vehicle rollover accident near Big Hill & Old Road Ranch Roads. The accident is non-injury but the driver may have been intoxicated or impaired prior to the incident. Please sue caution in the area…. Incident: 00209 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Big Hill Rd / Old Oak Ranch Rd […]

Felony DUI & Felony Hit & Run Charges For Murphys Woman

Felony DUI & Felony Hit & Run Charges For Murphys Woman

Murphys, CA…On February 4 at approximately 2:45pm a 79 year old Murphys man was driving his 2002 Ford Ranger on Hwy 4 eastbound west of Ponderosa Way. A 37 year old Murphys woman was driving her 2015 BMW westbound just east of Ponderosa Way. Due to her intoxication she made a series of unsafe turning […]

Traffic Update….Vehicle Over Side On Hwy 49

Traffic Update….Vehicle Over Side On Hwy 49

Sonora, CA…CHP is reporting what is now being called a non-injury accident on Hwy 49 and Fraguero Road. The coroner was on scene and reported that a small white vehicle was on it’s side off the roadway. Please use caution in the area as they clear the incident… Incident: 00403 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: […]

15 Minute Delays On Hwy 26 For Spraying Operations

15 Minute Delays On Hwy 26 For Spraying Operations

Calaveras County – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform one-way traffic control on State Route 26 from Happy Valley Road to Lower Dorray Road for spraying operations. Crews are scheduled to work beginning Monday, February 8, 2016, through Saturday, February 13, 2016, from 7:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Motorists should expect 15 minute […]