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 […]
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
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, 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Dorrington, CA….CHP is reporting that a bear has been hit on Hwy 4 near Golden Torch Drive. It is near the 5000 foot sign on the east side of the roadway. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00422 Type: Live or Dead Animal Location: Sr4 / Golden Torch Dr Loc Desc: JEO / AT […]
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 […]
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 […]
Angels Camp, CA…Calaveras Transit will not be serving the Angels Camp Visitors Center stop today at 8:37, 11:42 or 2:57 due to the closure of Highway 4 at Angels Creek for road construction. Route 4 will travel on the Highway 4 Bypass to serve Murphys and Arnold stops. Routes to Columbia College are not affected. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Auburn, CA…Two teens have been killed in a tragic accident this afternoon when a pickup drifted off the roadway and struck the teens. An investigation is ongoing and the driver of the vehicle is cooperating. Three teens were walking along Hwy 49 when two of them were struck. One passed away at the scene and […]
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 […]
Valley Springs, CA…CHP is reporting a motorcycle vs vehicle accident with rider down on Hwy 26 near Vista Del Lago. Please use caution in the area…. Incident: 00149 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr26 / Vista Del Lago Dr Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.168655 -120.839125 Close Detail Information 11:24 AM 8 [8] RED HATCH BACK VS […]
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 […]
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 […]
Jamestown, CA…CHP is reporting an incident that should now be in the clearing stages near Rawhide & French Flat. A couple of Ford pickups have gotten together with minor injuries. Please use caution in the area. Incident: 00683 Type: Trfc Collision-Minor Inj Location: Rawhide Rd / French Flat Rd Loc Desc: JNO Lat/Lon: 37.969021 -120.450200 […]
Sonora, CA…CHP is reporting a major injury collision on Longeway Road. Please use caution in the area. Incident: 00770 Type: Trfc Collision-Major Inj Location: 22003 Longeway Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.030457 -120.262873 Close Detail Information 8:39 PM 3 [19] [Notification] [CHP]-Problem changed from 1179-Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt to 1180-Trfc Collision-Major Inj 6:36 PM 2 [5] PER […]
Jamestown, CA…CHP is reporting a vehicle vs a tree collision off of Hwy 108 near Cemetery Road. Please use caution in the area…. Incident: 00565 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr108 / Cemetery Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.949099 -120.425205 Close Detail Information 3:17 PM 5 [2] PER TUO SO // VEH WENT OFF RDWY 3:17 […]
Angels Camp, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform one-way traffic control on northbound and southbound State Route 49 from Raspberry Lane/Hardscrabble Street to South Bret Harte Drive/Sam’s Way for grinding and paving work. Crews will begin work on Wednesday, April 6, 2016, through Thursday, April 7, 2016, from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. […]
Angels Camp, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will close eastbound and westbound State Route 4 (SR-4)/Business 4 from south of SR-49 to east of Angels Creek in Angels Camp for grinding and paving work. The route will be closed Tuesday, April 5, 2016, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Motorists should expect 15 minute […]
San Andreas, CA…The first two homes to be built by Calaveras Recovers will be unveiled at the 9 a.m. Monday, April 4, meeting at The Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints hall at 221 Church Hill Road, San Andreas. “We are excited to finally get started on these two homes,” said Allen Sender, president of […]
Sonora, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will close State Route 108 (SR-108) from Stockton Road/SR-49 to Lime Kiln Road/South Washington Street for pavement work. The route will be closed from Sunday, April 3, 2016, at 8:00 p.m. through Monday, April 4, 2016, at 8:00 a.m. Motorists should expect 5 minute delays and seek alternate […]
San Andreas, CA…Property owners within the State Responsibility Area (SRA) have received a bill for “The Annual Fire Prevention Fee”. This fee applies to anyone who had a “habitable structure” on their property as of July 1. Property owners who lost their homes in the Butte Fire may qualify for an exemption from that fee. […]
Mountain Ranch, CA…Debris removal is now complete on 99.5% of participating properties. 3 crews continue to make great progress working a seven day work week. Soil Samples have been approved on 693 properties and erosion control completed on 560 properties. The Building Department continues to encourage residents to submit building plans for review and complete […]
Murphys, CA…Under the coordination of Sgt. Vic Farina, the Calaveras Sheriff Volunteers Capt. Betty Miner, Sgt. Bob Fienberg, Sgt. Aurora Weatherby, Louis Chiu, Mike Connich, Jim Garrick, Kathleen Hogue Gonzalez, Bruce Greenfield, Sandra Kraft, Barry Macler, Rudy Silberbauer and Pat Toepel provided traffic control during the Irish Day parade and celebration on Saturday, March 19th, […]
