CalFire TV Post-Wildfire Efforts Help Reduce Hazards to Life and Property
Sacramento Ca Post-Wildfire Efforts Help Reduce Hazards to Life and Property
Green Building Consortium Coming To Mountain Ranch Community Hall
Mountain Ranch Ca Global Realty is coming to Mountain Ranch Tuesday Jan 19 from 6p to 8pm and on Saturday Jan 23 from 10am to 12 Noon and on Tuesday Jan 26 from 6pm to 8pm to discuss with Residents and Contractors alike about the aspects of using their Building Materials and plans in reconstructing […]
Calaveras County Contracts with CodeRED to Provide Emergency Notification Services
San Andreas, CA…Calaveras County has implemented the CodeRED system, a high-speed emergency notification service provided by Ormond Beach, FL-based Emergency Communications Network. The CodeRED system is an important tool for Calaveras County emergency planning and communications outreach. By using the system’s capabilities to send telephone calls, text messages, emails and alerts on social media, the […]
Rebuilding Calaveras Open House Is January 22
Mountain Ranch, CA…Rebuilding Calaveras Open House Is January 22
Traffic Update…Overturned Vehicle On Mountain Ranch Road & Other Incidents
San Andreas, CA…CHP is reporting an overturned vehicle an overturned vehicle blocking the westbound lane on Mountain Ranch Road and Rocky Road. The westbound lane is blocked at this time. There is also a non-injury incident near the old cement bridge on Hwy 49 where a party in a white Dodge said another party was […]
Calaveras County Seeks Public Input To Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Update
San Andreas CA…Nationwide, taxpayers pay billions of dollars annually helping communities, organizations, businesses, and individuals recover from disaster. Some disasters are predictable and, in many cases, much of the damage can be reduced or even eliminated. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has targeted natural disaster loss reduction as one of its primary goals. The […]
Calaveras County has a new Emergency Alert System
San Andreas Calif. Calaveras County CodeRED Alert Notification System provides a number of ways in which the county may contact the community in the event of an emergency such as: evacuations due to wildfires, floods, urgent law enforcement operations, urgent public health issues, other issues of high importance to quickly communicate to the public. Calaveras […]
Traffic Update….Slick Roadways Lead To Two Overturned Vehicle Accidents At This Time
Soulsbyville, CA…CHP is reporting two current incidents in our area. The most serious is on overturned Toyota pickup on it’s top near Hwy 108 & Soulsbyvile Road. Two patients with head trauma are reported. There is another incident where there is a pick on it’s side near Cherokee & Toulumne Road. Lets be careful out […]
Traffic Update….Boulders In Roadway On Hwy 49 Between Stevenot Bridge & Carson Hill
Angels Camp, CA….CHP is reporting boulders in the roadway on Hwy 49 between the Stevenot Bridge & Carson Hill. Please use caution in the area.
A Busy New Year’s MEP For San Andreas CHP. One Fatality & Seven Accidents
San Andreas, CA…The New Year’s MEP (Maximum Enforcement Period) began at 6:00 pm Thursday, December 31st and continued until 11:59 pm Sunday, January 3rd. In Calaveras County the California Highway Patrol did not arrest anyone during this time period. Last year there were 4 arrests for Driving Under the Influence. Our officers handled seven accidents, […]
Traffic Update…SUV vs Fence In Pioneer….No Winners
Pioneer, CA….CHP is reporting a SUV vs fence accident on Inspiration Drive. Initially a male party was unresponsive in the vehicle. He has revived, was agitated, now is calmed down and in back of ambulance. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00172 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: 27846 Inspiration Dr E Loc Desc: AMADOR […]
Flash Flood Watch Issued For Butte Fire Burn Area Thru Tuesday Evening
San Andreas, CA…The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood watch for the butte fire burn area from Tuesday morning thru Tuesday evening Flash flood and debris flows will be a particular threat in and below the butte fire burn area. Rainfall rates could exceed one half inch per hour at times during the […]
Fatal Injuries To Valley Springs Man In Motorcycle Accident
Valley Springs, CA…Kyle Towler, 23 from Valley Springs was riding his 2016 Harley Davidson westbound on Barbour Road at an unknown speed. As he was negotiating a curve to his right east of Silver Rapids Road, he lost control of his motorcycle and slid off the south side of the roadway. He and his motorcycle […]
Over A Foot Of New Snow In The Forecast. Snow Levels Above 5,000 Feet
Bear Valley, CA….Another series of winter systems will roll through the next few days. They have the potential to bring over a foot of new snow to the ski resorts. Snow levels will be 5,000 ft and above so it should make driving in and around Arnold easier during this storm. Today: Mostly cloudy. At […]
Chamber Hosting Butte Fire Business Recovery Event At Ironstone
Murphys, CA…The Calaveras County Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a Butte Fire Business Recovery Event on Monday, January 11, 2016 from 4:00pm – 7:00pm at Ironstone Vineyards which is located at 1894 Six Mile Road in Murphys, California. Refreshments and light appetizers will be provided. This informative workshop will provide valuable resources to businesses […]
Traffic Update…Solo Vehicle Overturned On Hwy 26
West Point, CA…CHP is reporting a solo vehicle overturned with possible injuries and blocking the westbound lanes on Hwy 26 near Red Corral Road. Please use caution in the area…. Incident: 00097 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr26 / Red Corral Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.422906 -120.541320 Close Detail Information 10:37 AM 6 [19] A49-003 […]
Wild Land Fire Season Is Only A Few Months Away
Jackson Ca Fire Season is right around the corner once again. Time to get out and get your Property in a Fire Safe Condition. I cannot emphasize it enough to clear back from your homes as far as reasonably possible. The more Defensible Space you have the better off you are. Clear all ground and […]
Current Request List for the FORRFS Donation Truck as of 12/30/15
Railroad Flat Ca. The Friends of Rail Road Flat School Butte Fire Relief Efforts a 501c3 that is working directly with the Butte Fire Victims through their Donation Center and their Mobile Donation Van in working hard 7 days a week to help in any way they can the Butte Fire Victims who are still […]
Debris Removal Operations Update 290 Properties Cleared of Burn Debris
San Andreas, CA…290 Properties Cleared of Burn Debris. 126 Properties have Soil Sample Results Approved. Weather permitting, work will continue on Monday, January 4, 2016. For those not participating in the State/County debris removal program, detailed information is available for self-certification of debris removal from their property. Documents can be downloaded from www.butte.calaverasgov.us. Property owners […]
Traffic Update…Overturned Vehicle Accident In Clearing Stages On Hwy 120
Jamestown, CA…CHP is reporting an accident in the clearing stages near Hwy 120 & Jacksonville Road. It is a non injury rollover and not blocking lanes. Please use caution in the area. Incident: 00172 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: SR120 / Jacksonville Rd Loc Desc: OVER DON PEDRO Lat/Lon: 37.829258 -120.345302 Close Detail Information 9:22 […]
Bark Beatles Are A Danger To Us All
Sacramento Ca Make your #NewYearsResolution to remove your dead & dying trees and reduce your wildfire risk. Learn more: http://www.readyforwildfire.org/Bark_Beetles_Risk
3,017 Lbs. Of Drugs Collected During “Drop the Drugs” 2015
San Andreas, CA…In 2015, approximately 3,017 pounds of unused/unwanted drugs were collected for disposal. The Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office and Angels Camp Police Department held a number of “Drop the Drugs” events in 2015. On December 15th alone, we collected 111 pounds of unused and/or unwanted prescription medications at three locations in the county. This […]
CHP San Andreas Christmas MEP Statistics. Three DUI Arrests, Six Accidents & Eight Citations
San Andreas, CA…In Calaveras County, 3 people were arrested, for driving under the influence, by the CHP between 6:00 pm Wednesday and 11:59 pm Sunday. Our Officers handled 6 accidents during this time period, resulting in non to minor injuries. Fortunately the accidents were not DUI related. During the holiday period the San Andreas Officers […]
Traffic Update….Vehicle Into Ditch On Obyrnes Ferry Road
Copperopolis, CA….CHP is reporting a vehicle into a ditch on the Tuolumne side of the bridge on Obyrnes Ferry Rd near Old O Byrnes Ferry Rd. Please use caution in the area. Incident: 00152 Type: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj Location: Obyrnes Ferry Rd / Old O Byrnes Ferry Rd Loc Desc: ON THE CURVE AT THE […]
Traffic Accidents and Hazards Through Out The Mother Lode
San Andreas Ca. CHP LIVE CAD in both the Stockton and Merced Divisions that cover the Mother Lode have been reporting a large amount of accidents through out the region. Below are some of those reports: Incident: 00189 Type: Hit and Run No Injuries Location: Sr26 / Jean St Loc Desc: PET GROOMING PK LOT […]
Traffic Update….Vehicle vs Cow Near Studhorse Flat On Hwy 49
Tuttletown, CA….CHP is reporting a vehicle vs cow incident on Hwy 49 near Studhorse Flat. A lane is blocked and there is an injured cow. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00822 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Sr49 / Studhorse Flat Rd Loc Desc: STEVINOT BRIDGE Lat/Lon: 37.999577 -120.488238 Close Detail Information 9:54 PM […]
Traffic Update…Chain Controls Still In Effect On Most Passes
Arnold, CA…When you head up skiing today you will still need chains from Cottage Springs on up on Hwy 4 and Bear Valley is the logical choice since Hwy 88 is still closed in the Carson Spur area before Kirkwood… SR 4 [IN THE CENTRAL CALIFORNIA AREA] IS CLOSED FROM 0.5 MI EAST OF THE […]
Traffic Update….Subaru Hits Boulder On Hwy 4 & Overturns
Copperopolis, CA…CHP is reporting a Subaru hit a boulder on Hwy 4 in the westbound lane just west of Copperopolis. The vehicle overturned and medical personel are working the incident for possible injuries. Please use caution on our roadways as there may be slides and debris in the roadways.. Incident: 00376 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt […]
FORRFS Requested current needs 12/21/15
Railroad Flat Ca. The Friends of Rail Road Flat School Butte Fire Relief Efforts a 501c3 that is working directly with the Butte Fire Victims through their Donation Center and their Mobile Donation Van in working hard 7 days a week to help in any way they can the Butte Fire Victims who are still […]
Traffic Update…State Route 88 Closed At Carson Spur
Kirkwood, CA…At the present time you cannot get to Kirkwood from the westside on Hwy 88. It is closed for avalanche control near Carson Spur just east of Silver Lake. This is fairly common during high snow years but has been a rarity during the drought. Please make alternate travel plans at the present time…. […]