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, […]
Valley Springs, CA….CHP is reporting a solo vehicle off roadway into a tree on Petersburg Road. An injured party was out of the vehicle and complaining of neck pain. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00284 Type: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj Location: 0 S Petersburg Rd Loc Desc: YOUNGS CREEK X S PETERSBURG RD Lat/Lon: […]
Soulsbyville, CA…CHP is reporting a vehicle off the roadway near Soulsbyville Road & Hwy 108. Please use caution in the area…. Incident: 00517 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr108 / Soulsbyville Rd Loc Desc: WB Lat/Lon: 37.996608 -120.267419 Close Detail Information 3:55 PM 5 [13] 1039 TUOL 1141 3:54 PM 4 [3] OFF THE RDWY […]
Valley Springs, CA…CHP is reporting a vehicle vs golf cart incident near La Contenta. Hmmm…please use caution in the area….
Bear Valley, CA….In a couple of weeks Caltrans crews will start their work on opening the mountain passes for another summer season. On Ebbetts Pass they will need more than a snow blower as the pictures below from the Wagner Family from yesterday. They were snowmobiling in the high country and these pictures were taken […]
Groveland, CA…CHP is reporting a 4 vehicle collision blocking lanes near Hwy 120 & Old Priest Grade. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00675 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Old Priest / Sr120 Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.813975 -120.271992 Close Detail Information 5:39 PM 6 [10] [Notification] [CHP]-Problem changed from 1183-Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj to 1011-FCC […]
Bear Valley, CA…CHP is reporting an overturned vehicle collision affecting traffic on Hwy 4 near Spicer. Please use caution and expect delays in the area… Incident: 00184 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: 0 Sr4 Loc Desc: SR 4 AT SPICER TURN OFF Lat/Lon: 38.426817 -120.080672 Close Detail Information 12:48 PM 7 [8] [Appended, 12:50:13] [2] […]
San Andreas, CA…SR-49 south of San Andreas between Union Mine Rd and Carol Kennedy Dr will be closed for approximately 20 minutes at 1:30 pm today to recover the rest of the motorhome from yesterday’s non-injury collision. Caltrans and CHP will be on scene to assist with traffic control.
San Andreas, CA…On March 21, 2016, at approximately 1235 hours, a Sonora man was traveling northbound on SR-49 south of Union Mine Rd. at 50-55 miles per hour in a Jayco/Motorhome with a secondary vehicle, Ford Ranger, in tow. The driver allowed the right side tires of V-1 to travel east of the asphalt roadway […]
San Andreas, CA….CHP is reporting a vehicle collision on Hwy 49 near Union Mine. Initial units on scene are reporting non-injury. Traffic is being affected in the area. Expect delays until the incident is cleared…. Incident: 00172 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr49 / Mountain Ranch Rd Loc Desc: SB JSO SDS Lat/Lon: 38.189123 -120.674532 […]
