San Andreas, CA…Fire investigators from the CAL FIRE Tuolumne – Calaveras Unit have determined that negligent use of equipment and improperly installed electrical systems on marijuana cultivation sites have caused several fires in the past few weeks. The Mountain Ranch Road Fire started on June 14, 2016, was contained to a large illegal debris pile, […]
Valley Springs, CA…CHP is reporting and Calaveras Sheriff’s deputy is on scene of a possible injury collision on Camanche Parkway South and Campo Seco Road. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00270 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Camanche Pkwy S / Campo Seco Rd Loc Desc: CAMANCHE / ARAPAHO Lat/Lon: 38.220794 -120.884304 Close Detail […]
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 many of our roadways. Below is Caltrans plans for repairs and maintenance on local roads. It shows the route, county and location of the possible repairs. Weather […]
Mountain Ranch, CA…Don’t Forget “The Butte Fire Recovery Town Hall Meeting”! Bring any questions or concerns regarding Hazard Tree Removal. Complete your Right-of-Entry Permit. Wednesday July 13th from 5 p.m.-7 p.m at the Mt. Ranch Town Hall. 8049 Washington St. Mt Ranch. More on the subject… BUTTE FIRE RECOVERY-HAZARD TREE REMOVAL – On Private Property […]
Copperopolis, CA…CHP is reporting a possible injury collision between a Dodge pickup and a Dodge SUV. Please use caution in the area…. Incident: 00211 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr4 / Telegraph Ct Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.939969 -120.753310 Close Detail Information 3:13 PM 3 [3] 1039 CALSO // 1141 3:12 PM 2 [2] NEG 1125 […]
San Andreas, CA…Earlier this morning a vehicle overturned about 2 miles in from Hwy 49 on Poole Station. The involved made arrangements to have the damaged evidence of their off road misadventures removed from the scene. Incident: 00063 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Pool Station Rd / Sr49 Loc Desc: 2 MILES IN Lat/Lon: 38.201210 […]
Copperopolis, Ca….A 20 acre grass fire temporarily closed Hwy 4 in the Copperopolis. Hwy 4 has reopened but there are still localized closures. Residents can get back into homes on Little John but Hodson & Horseshoe are still closed. Let’s be careful out there…. Incident: 00278 Type: Report of Fire Location: Sr4 / Horseshoe Dr […]
Valley Springs, CA….Firefighters on ground and air are working a Fire Update….15 Acre Grass Fire Off Of Milton Road On Lanford Pacheco Rd. Please use caution in the area…
Jackson, CA…Firefighters are working a vegetation fire about 1/2 mile down Middle Bar Road from Hwy 49. Please use caution in the area…
Groveland, CA…CHP reported an overturned vehicle collision near Hamilton Station Loop Road and Hwy 120. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00491 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Hamilton Station Loop Rd / Sr120 Loc Desc: BUCK MEADOWS 2 MI JSO 120 Lat/Lon: 37.814053 -120.067918 Close Detail Information 3:33 PM 8 [17] 1185 ALREADY CALLED […]
Angels Camp, CA…Firefighters are working a 2-3 acre vegetation fire in the Shetland Court area. Please use caution in the area….
Mokelumne Hill, CA…Great work by air and ground units & crews kept a vegetation fire to 5 acres in the Whiskey Slide and Jesus Maria Road area. Let’s be careful out there… Incident: 00262 Type: Report of Fire Location: Whiskey Slide Rd / Jesus Maria Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.289631 -120.598351 Close Detail Information NO […]
Cottage Springs, CA….Law enforcement is on scene and an air ambulance has been called for some type of altercation along Hwy 4. A tow truck has been called so at lease one vehicle needs to be removed from the scene. Please use caution in the area. Incident: 00273 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr4 / […]
Twain Harte, CA….What CHP reported as a property damage only incident has turned fatal. On Hwy 108 near Twain Harte there is a Toyota Pickup vs a GMC Yukon collision. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims friends and family. Let’s be careful out there. Lives can be over or change in an instant. […]
Murphys, CA…CHP is reporting an overturned pickup on French Gulch near Falcon Mine Road. There may be injuries in this collision and please use caution in the area… Incident: 00110 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: French Gulch Rd / Fallon Mine Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.138850 -120.495116 Close Detail Information 10:00 AM 3 [4] PER […]
Bear Valley, CA….Witnesses saw a man deliberately drive off of Hwy 4 at the infamous Cadillac Curve in a probable attempt to end his life. We have been told it was a young man from Carson City but to not add any additional burden on his life as he tries to move on we will […]
Valley Springs, CA…A 37 year old Valley Springs man was arrested for felony DUI in a rear end collision that caused major injuries to a Valley Springs couple. The collision happened last night on Hwy 26 near Baldwin Street. The suspect did not see a vehicle stopped in front of him and his utility truck […]
San Andreas, CA…In Calaveras County, 3 people were arrested by the CHP between 6:00 pm Friday and 11:59 pm Monday. 2 were arrested for DUI while 1 was arrested for possession of a controlled substance. The San Andreas Officers handled 6 accidents during this time period and wrote 62 citations. Most were for speeding including […]
Valley Springs, CA…Last night there was a major injury collision near Baldwin Street. According to CHP a white F250 Ford rear ended a semi. Hope everyone makes a speedy recovery. Incident: 00431 Type: Trfc Collision-Major Inj Location: Baldwin Ct / Baldwin St Loc Desc: BALDWIN / 26 Lat/Lon: 38.141023 -120.864309 Close Detail Information 7:08 AM […]
Copperopolis, CA…On July 5, 2016, at approximately 1650 hours, a Copperopolis woman was driving her Jeep southbound on Little John Rd. and slowing to make a right turn onto Bow Dr. Another Copperopolis woman was driving her Scion northbound on Little John Rd. towards the Jeep at an undetermined speed. There was a blue Mazda […]
Arnold, CA…CHP is reporting an injured fawn near Hwy 4 and Country Club. Please use caution in the area.
Angels Camp, CA…Great work by local & state firefighters have the Appaloosa Fire down and basically out. As of this morning it was 310 Acres and 75% contained. Last updated: 7/5/16 @ 9:25 AM Acreage/Containment: 310 acres – 75% contained County: Calaveras Location: Appaloosa Road at Pinto Drive, 2 miles south of Highway 4. Administrative […]
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 many of our roadways. Below is Caltrans plans for repairs and maintenance on local roads. It shows the route, county and location of the possible repairs. Weather […]
Traffic Update…CHP is reporting a vehicle 30ft off roadway on it’s roof near Hwy 108/120 & J59. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00185 Type: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj Location: Sr108 / J59 Loc Desc: EB JWO Lat/Lon: 37.843344 -120.508025 Close Detail Information 7:39 AM 5 [11] 1039 3A 7:38 AM 4 [10] A61-001 3A […]
Columbia, CA…Air and Ground units are on the way to a reported vegetation fire near Sawmill Flat & Covington Mine Road. Please use caution in the area…
San Andrewa, CA…Peace Officers with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) Tuolumne – Calaveras Unit determined electrical power caused the Appaloosa Fire which is located south-west of Angels Camp, CA. The Appaloosa Fire was reported on July 2, 2016 at approximately 12:48pm. The fire was caused by a property owner working […]
Copperopolis, CA…At approximately 9:47pm last night a 20’ x 20’ spot of vegetation fire broke out on the 4600 Block of King Lane in Copperopolis. Fire Personnel from CAL FIRE and Copperopolis Fire Department arrived on scene and confirmed the fire had been contained by locals.. The cause of this fire was determined to be […]
Arnold, CA…First and foremost Thank You to all of our fire personnel who do a remarkable job protecting our area every fire season!! The question is have we reached the point where we should start rethinking how we distribute the energy that powers our homes, businesses & recreation venues. Last year the unspeakable damage from […]
Copperopolis, CA…Firefighter Crews worked overnight building and securing existing containment lines. Fire personnel were able to keep the acreage at 325 with 10% containment. Additional details are below… Fire Just Before 3pm Yesterday From Hwy 4 In Angels Camp Acreage/Containment: 325 acres – 10% contained County: Calaveras Location: Appaloosa Road at Pinto Drive, 2 miles […]
Valley Springs, CA…..Firefighters just about have a two acre grass fire taken care of near Lime Creek & Hwy 12. Please use caution in the area…
