Monitor Pass Reopens, Ebbetts & Sonora Passes Remain Closed

Monitor Pass Reopens, Ebbetts & Sonora Passes Remain Closed

Markleeville, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) reopened State Route 89/Monitor Pass at approximately 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 28, 2021. The roadway had been closed due to a series of storms. Route-4/Ebbetts Pass and Route-108/Sonora Pass remain closed until further notice. Caltrans will provide updates on social media. For the latest road conditions, visit […]

Notice of Proposed PG&E Construction Project

Notice of Proposed PG&E Construction Project

San Francisco, CA…Proposed Project: Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is proposing to replace outdated copper conductors (wires) and their supporting structures within an approximately 35-mile utility corridor between PG&E’s Stanislaus Powerhouse in Tuolumne County and Dodds Road in Stanislaus County. PG&E is making a system-wide effort to replace old copper conductor within its transmission […]

Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Declares Tamarack Fire 100 Percent Contained and Controlled

Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Declares Tamarack Fire 100 Percent Contained and Controlled

Markleeville, CA…The Tamarack Fire on the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest’s Carson Ranger District near Markleeville, California, has been declared 100 percent contained and controlled. The fire reached this milestone after steady precipitation over the weekend provided much needed moisture to the fire area. The fire was reported on July 4, 2021 and burned 68,637 acres. Approximately […]

Moisture & Climate Conditions Allow Fire Restrictions to be Lifted on Stanislaus National Forest.

Moisture & Climate Conditions Allow Fire Restrictions to be Lifted on Stanislaus National Forest.

Sonora, CA…A combination of recent rain, snow, and cooler temperatures has reduced the overall fire danger within the Stanislaus National Forest, enabling termination of the fire restrictions that were put into place across the entire Forest back in August and updated on October 22, 2021. Stanislaus National Forest Supervisor Jason Kuiken says “Temperatures have decreased […]

Traffic Update….Overturned Vehicle Collision Near Merced Falls Rd

Traffic Update….Overturned Vehicle Collision Near Merced Falls Rd

La Grange, CA…Traffic Update….Overturned Vehicle Collision Near Merced Falls Rd Incident: 00346 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: 2434 Merced Falls Rd Loc Desc: RP’S ADDRESS Lat/Lon: 37.675866 -120.320854 Detail Information 1:34 PM 5 [12] 61-004 97 1185 1:05 PM 4 [10] 1039 1141/FIRE 1:04 PM 3 [8] 1039 1141 1:03 PM 2 [5] [Notification] [CHP]-Problem […]

Traffic Update….Collision on Hwy 4 Just West of Black Springs Road

Traffic Update….Collision on Hwy 4 Just West of Black Springs Road

Cottage Springs, CA…Traffic Update….Collision on Hwy 4 Just West of Black Springs Road Incident: 00241 Type: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj Location: Sr4 / Forest Rte-6n80 Loc Desc: EB JWO BLK SPRINGS Lat/Lon: 38.330954 -120.237032 Detail Information 9:45 AM 2 [7] [Rotation Request Comment] 1039 SAM BERRI 209-728-3931 9:44 AM 1 [6] [Notification] [CHP]-PER CALA SO JWO […]

Sunshine Returns Tomorrow as Last of System Moves East

Sunshine Returns Tomorrow as Last of System Moves East

Arnold, CA…The calm after the storm begins today. Over a foot of snow may fall at higher elevations as this system cools as it exits. The latest from the National Weather Service for the West Slope & Mother Lode are below… Detailed forecast for West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada Today Heavy rain showers at lower […]

Traffic & Bovine Update….Several Black Cows in Roadway Near Moran & Hwy 4

Traffic & Bovine Update….Several Black Cows in Roadway Near Moran & Hwy 4

Arnold, CA…Traffic & Bovine Update….Several Black Cows in Roadway Near Moran & Hwy 4. The map is showing upper Moran but this is probably lower Moran as I can’t remember seeing too many pastures in Blue Lake Springs. Incident: 00199 Type: Animal Hazard Location: Moran Rd / Sr4 Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.264970 -120.333721 Detail Information […]

Traffic Update….Vehicle Rolled on Side to Avoid Deer Near Sheep Ranch Rd / Avery Sheep Ranch Rd

Traffic Update….Vehicle Rolled on Side to Avoid Deer Near Sheep Ranch Rd / Avery Sheep Ranch Rd

Sheep Ranch, CA….Traffic Update….Vehicle Rolled on Side to Avoid Deer Near Sheep Ranch Rd / Avery Sheep Ranch Rd Incident: 00433 Type: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj Location: Sheep Ranch Rd / Avery Sheep Ranch Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.192606 -120.439843 Detail Information 7:58 PM 8 [14] MESS LFT FOR VIC – REGARIDNG 1185 7:55 PM 7 […]

Traffic Update….Possible Injury Head On Honda vs Surburban Collision Near Obyrnes Ferry Rd / George Reed Rock Plant Rd

Traffic Update….Possible Injury Head On Honda vs Surburban Collision Near Obyrnes Ferry Rd / George Reed Rock Plant Rd

Jamestown, CA…Traffic Update….Possible Injury Head On Honda vs Surburban Collision Near Obyrnes Ferry Rd / George Reed Rock Plant Rd Incident: 00348 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Obyrnes Ferry Rd / George Reed Rock Plant Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.887646 -120.516379 Detail Information 4:57 PM 5 [12] [Rotation Request Comment] 1039 AFFORDABLE SONORA 209 984 […]

Traffic & Bovine Update….Non-Injury Vehicle vs Cow Collision on Live Oak Dr

Traffic & Bovine Update….Non-Injury Vehicle vs Cow Collision on Live Oak Dr

Vallecito, CA…Traffic Update….Non-Injury Vehicle vs Cow Collision on Live Oak Dr Incident: 00198 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: 1824 Live Oak Dr Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.110450 -120.458096 Detail Information 11:24 AM 3 [6] COW UNINJURED 11:22 AM 2 [2] TC OCC’D SR4 AT VALLECITO 11:21 AM 1 [1] VEH VS COW Unit Information 11:25 AM […]

Traffic Update….Vehicle Upside Down in Ditch Near Sr26 / Mangili Rd

Traffic Update….Vehicle Upside Down in Ditch Near Sr26 / Mangili Rd

Valley Springs, CA…Traffic Update….Vehicle Upside Down in Ditch Near Sr26 / Mangili Rd. Thankfully non-injury other than pride, vehicle damage & the deductible. Incident: 00188 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Sr26 / Mangili Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.185451 -120.825623 Detail Information 10:48 AM 2 [5] 1185 WILL BE NEEDED / UNKN IF HAS ROADSIDE 10:47 […]

Stanislaus National Forest Adjusts Fire Restrictions

Stanislaus National Forest Adjusts Fire Restrictions

Sonora, CA…October 21, 2021. A combination of recent rain, snow, and cooler temperatures has reduced the fire danger within portions of the Stanislaus National Forest, enabling an adjustment to the fire restrictions that were put into place across the entire Forest back in August. High elevation (low fire hazard) areas on the Forest will no […]

Calaveras County has Sand Bags and Sand Available for Residents at 10 Locations

Calaveras County has Sand Bags and Sand Available for  Residents at 10 Locations

San Andreas, CA…In preparation of the heavy rain and potential flooding predicted for this weekend the Calaveras County Office of Emergency Services and Public Works Department have stocked the following locations with sand bags and sand. Please limit the number of sand bags to 10 per resident and remember to bring your own shovel. Arnold […]

Traffic Update….Possible Injury Vehicle vs Tree Collision Near Railroad Flat Rd / Lakeside Mobile Park

Traffic Update….Possible Injury Vehicle vs Tree Collision Near Railroad Flat Rd / Lakeside Mobile Park

Rail Road Flat, CA…Traffic Update….Possible Injury Vehicle vs Tree Collision Near Railroad Flat Rd / Lakeside Mobile Park Incident: 00125 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Railroad Flat Rd / Lakeside Mobile Park Loc Desc: RR FLT X DOE Lat/Lon: 38.309510 -120.509921 Detail Information 9:44 AM 3 [4] 1039 CALA SO 9:41 AM 2 [2] OFF […]

Caldor Fire 100 Percent Contained

Caldor Fire 100 Percent Contained

South Lake Tahoe, CA…The Caldor Fire has been declared 100 percent contained as of today, Oct. 21, 2021. Now that the fire has reached full containment, the Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) is reevaluating closure areas outside of the fire perimeter and is working to reopen these areas as soon as possible. A Forest […]

Traffic Update….Major Injury Adult Female & Child Involved in Collision Near Dexter Rd / K Rd

Traffic Update….Major Injury Adult Female & Child Involved in Collision Near Dexter Rd / K Rd

Coulterville, CA…Traffic Update….Major Injury Adult Female & Child Involved in Collision Near Dexter Rd / K Rd Incident: 00101 Type: Trfc Collision-Major Inj Location: Dexter Rd / K Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.772333 -120.167569 Detail Information 9:17 AM 6 [16] [Notification] [CHP]-Problem changed from 1179-Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt to 1180-Trfc Collision-Major Inj by CHP 9:08 AM […]

Moderate Injuries in Head On Collision on Pattison Road

Moderate Injuries in Head On Collision on Pattison Road

Valley Springs, CA…A Wallace man was driving his vehicle south on Pattison Rd approaching the intersection with S Camanche Pkwy. A Manteca man was driving his vehicle north on S Camanche Pkwy approaching the oncoming Toyota. For an unknown reason the Wallace man allowed the Toyota to enter the northbound lane, into the path of […]

Caltrans Launches New Program Offering Volunteers up to $250 for Highway Litter Removal as Part of Clean California

Caltrans Launches New Program Offering Volunteers up to $250 for Highway Litter Removal as Part of Clean California

Sacramento, CA…Caltrans today announced a new Clean California pilot program that offers Adopt-a-Highway volunteers up to $250 for picking up highway litter. The Adopt-A-Highway program has been one of the longest-standing and successful government-public partnerships in the state. Since its inception in 1989, more than 120,000 Californians have cleaned and enhanced over 15,000 shoulder-miles of […]

Yosemite Valley Prescribed Burn October 21-23, 2021

Yosemite Valley Prescribed Burn October 21-23, 2021

Yosemite, CA…On Thursday, October 21-Saturday, October 23, weather and conditions permitting, fire crews will begin prescribed burning units 11 & 16 in Yosemite Valley. Unit 11 is located south of Southside Drive near the El Capitan Crossover and Unit 16 is located between Southside Drive and the Four Mile trailhead. Ignitions will occur over both days. […]

Caltrans to Begin Culvert Replacement Project on State Route 49 in Tuolumne County 

Caltrans to Begin Culvert Replacement Project on State Route 49 in Tuolumne County 

Jamestown, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) announces a full closure of a section of State Route (SR) 49 in Tuolumne County, for approximately 10 days for culvert replacement near Chinese Camp and Montezuma. A complete closure of SR-49 from south of the junction with State Route 108 to just south of Montezuma is scheduled from 7:00 A.M. on Monday, […]

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