Rail Road Flat, CA…A 44 year old Rail Road Flat man was driving his vehicle eastbound on Railroad Flat Road west of Buchanan Way at an unknown speed. A 58 year old Rail Road Flat woman was driving her vehicle westbound on Railroad Flat Road east of Buchanan Way at 30 MPH. For an unknown […]
Angels Camp, CA…CCAR Charities is pleased to announce that the Calaveras Community Foundation has granted them a second grant this week, in the amount of $40,000, to assist those who suffered damages in the Butte Fire. CCAR Charities is very thankful and grateful for that organization’s on-going support and its faith in the things being […]
Rail Road Flat, CA…Now four months after the fire The Friends of Rail Road Flat School which is a local grass roots non-profit group under the auspices of Blue Mountain Community Renewal Council is still hard at work meeting the needs of Fire Survivors. Currently we are stocking and distributing goods from our Butte Fire […]
Mokelumne Hill, CA…CHP is reporting a possible Injury Accident Near McCarty Reservoir Rd & Railroad Flat Rd.
San Andreas, CA…CHP is reporting a vehicle vs tree incident on Gold Strike Road. There are no reported injuries to the people in the vehicle. The tree was unavailable for comment. Incident: 00182 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: 616 Gold Strike Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.213752 -120.687304 Close Detail Information 12:31 PM 2 [3] ALL […]
Copperopolis, CA…Under the coordination of Sgt. Bob Fienberg, the Calaveras Sheriff Volunteers Lt. Ed Anderson and Ed Evans provided traffic control during the annual Copper Run on Saturday, January 23rd, 2016. This annual fundraising event for the Copperopolis Fire Department was well attended. The running enthauists enjoyed the beautiful cool weather in such a worthwhile […]
Sacramento, CA…Two of the most destructive fires in California’s history, the Valley and Butte Fires, ravaged nearly 150,000 acres in Northern California last fall and caused an estimated $1 billion in insurance losses. The Valley fire pillaged 1,958 structures in Lake, Napa and Sonoma counties, resulting in approximately $700 million in insured losses and making […]
Sacramento, CA…In late December, a Christian Church based in a Sacramento suburb followed-up on their promise to help survivors of the Butte Fire to thrive. Jeannie Hayward of Calaveras Recovers (and the Resource Connection) told the group of churchmen that their, “wonderful efforts would be very appreciated” by the community here. The church of Christ […]
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 […]
Twain Harte, CA…CHP is reporting an extinguished vehicle fire on Hwy 108 and Lower Twain Harte Drive. Please use caution for tow vehicles in the area… Incident: 00450 Type: Car Fire Location: Sr108 / Twain Harte Dr Loc Desc: LOWER TWAIN HARTE Lat/Lon: 38.019748 -120.246813 Close Detail Information 3:13 PM 3 [6] [Notification] [CHP]-CDF REQ […]
Angels Camp, CA…A Young Turlock woman was traveling westbound on State Route 4 west of Pool Station Road at a stated speed of less than 40 MPH in her Hyundai. She lost control of the vehicle on the wet roadway, collided with the embankment along the westbound lane, and overturned. After the collision, her vehicle […]
West Point, CA…CHP is reporting a few traffic hazards this morning on local roads. On Hwy 26 and Three Cent Flat a tree was completely blocking the roadway. As of 8:21am one lane is now open. On Murphys Grade Road mud and rocks are in the westbound lane.
Milton, CA…Ou area had a bit of it’s history go up in smoke this morning. The Old Masonic Lodge sustained at least 75% damage according to TCU Command. The nearby historical marker reads… “Keystone Lodge No. 161, F. & A.M., instituted in Copperopolis Dec. 19. 1982, at the height of the copper mining boom. Moved […]
Murphys, CA….CHP is reporting an incident at Flipped Out Restaurant on Hwy 4 in Murphys. Please use caution in the area….
Copperopolis, CA…The Lake Tulloch Bridge on O’Byrnes Ferry Road will be closed to all traffic from 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. from Tuesday, February 9, 2016 through Thursday, February 11, 2016. The bridge will be open to traffic each of those days from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The closure will allow Sierra Conservation Center […]
Valley Springs, CA…A very lucky party with only minor injuries was transported to Mark Twain Medical Center after her vehicle rolled on Burson Road but landed back on it’s wheels and was still drivable enough to drive away after the accident. Her Mom & Dad took her to the hospital. No word yet on what […]
West Point, CA…CHP is reporting a large boulder in the westbound lane near Sr26 / Woodhouse Mine Rd. Please use caution in the area…. Incident: 00252 Type: Traffic Hazard Location: Sr26 / Woodhouse Mine Rd Loc Desc: WB Lat/Lon: 38.376017 -120.559683 Close Detail Information 2:34 PM 2 [2] 1039 CT 2:33 PM 1 [1] LRG […]
Sacramento, CA…In this Caltrans News Flash, we learn how State agencies are preparing Californians for the severe weather El Niño is expected to bring. Caltrans, the California Highway Patrol, and the Office of Traffic Safety want the public to be alert while traveling on California’s many roadways. The video reminds motorists to, Pay attention to barricades, […]
Sacramento Ca Post-Wildfire Efforts Help Reduce Hazards to Life and Property
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 […]
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 […]
Mountain Ranch, CA…Rebuilding Calaveras Open House Is January 22
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
