La Grange, CA….Traffic Update….Two Horses Walking Into Roadway Near J59 / Las Armomitas. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00096 Type: Animal Hazard Location: J59 / Las Armomitas Loc Desc: HOUSE BOAT MINI MART Lat/Lon: 37.717329 -120.444023 Detail Information 7:53 AM 1 [1] 2 HORSES WALKING INTO RDWY Unit Information 7:55 AM 2 Unit […]
La Grange, CA…Traffic Update….Rollover Vehicle Collision Near Sr132 / Hayward Rd Incident: 00517 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Sr132 / Hayward Rd Loc Desc: 1-2 MILES JWO HAYWARD Lat/Lon: 37.643422 -120.375921 Detail Information 8:43 PM 9 [27] MILLER BROS COPIES LN 7 8:36 PM 8 [25] [Rotation Request Comment] 1039 MILLER BROTHERS TOW 209-962-7712 8:35 […]
Markleeville, CA…Mandatory evacuations are in place for the following areas: Grover Hot Springs, Shay Creek, MarkleeVillage, Markleeville, Carson River Resort, & Poor Boy Road area, Wolf Creek Campground, Silver Creek Campground, ADDITIONALLY Sierra Pines, Upper and Lower Manzanita, Crystal Springs, Alpine Village, Diamond Valley Road and Hung-a-lel-ti are now under mandatory evacuations. “The Mesa” is […]
Markleeville, CA…Current Activity: Forced by gusty winds, critically dry fuels and low relative humidity the Tamarack Fire exhibited rapid rates of spread and an increase in fire behavior throughout the day. The fire is estimated to have grown to 21,000 acres today and is still 0% contained. The fire continues to burn in a northwesterly […]
Markleeville, CA…The Tamarack Fire burned actively through the night and has consumed 6,600 acres. The fire continues to burn in a northerly direction backing towards Highway 89 south of Markleeville towards the Carson River. The fire is 0% contained. Highway 89 is closed at the intersection of Highway 4 and 89. Highway 4 is currently open west of the Highway 89 […]
Markleeville, CA…Tamarack Fire update. 6600 acres. 3 structures lost. No injuries. We will do our best to update, but there is no power (so no internet) and I am posting from home via texts from the Undersheriff. Air attack is planned for the day and all evacuation orders stand. I do not have details on […]
Markleeville, CA…Chris Stevenson on his experience going to the Death Ride Headquarters & ultimate cancelation because of the Tamarack Fire.
Markleeville, CA…The Tamarack fire is estimated to be 500 acres burning near the town of Markleeville. Firefighters are on scene and actively engaged in suppression operations. Two helicopters, Very Large Air Tanker, Single Engine Air tankers and Air Attack are on scene. Fire is burning in timber and brush. Fire is active on flanks and […]
Markleeville, CA…From Death Ride Organizers…”Tamarack Fire Update: Currently the areas of Grovers Hot Springs, Shay Creek, and Marklee Village are under evacuation orders. The evacuation center is currently staged at Alpine County Health and Human Services, 75 Diamond Valley Road, Markleeville, Calif. At this time the Death Ride is being cancelled. More information will be […]
Valley Springs, CA…On July 16, 2021, at approximately 0027 hours, the involved party was riding a black Harley Davidson motorcycle southbound on Hogan Dam Road, south of Vista Del Lago Drive. The involved party allowed the motorcycle to veer to the left and travel off the pavement and onto the dirt shoulder. The motorcycle continued […]
Columbia, CA…Traffic Update….Possible Injury Pickup Rollover Near Sr49 / Pedro Y Incident: 00083 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr49 / Pedro Y Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.013906 -120.395648 Detail Information 7:44 AM 7 [8] 1039 CAL FIRE 7:44 AM 6 [7] DEBRIS 1125 IN A CURVE 7:44 AM 5 [6] PER ANOTHER CALLER, EVERYONE OO THE […]
Sacramento, CA…As hot and dry conditions continue to fuel dangerous wildfires across the West, Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the deployment of additional firefighting resources to Oregon to help combat the Bootleg Fire and support the response to new fires. This action follows the deployment of California firefighting support sent to Oregon last week through the […]
Columbia, CA…Traffic Update….Vehicle Down a Cliff & Lands on Tree off Italian Bar Road Incident: 00436 Type: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj Location: Italian Bar Rd / Forest Rte-4n74 Loc Desc: ITALIAN BAR BTWN 4N74 AND 4N01 Lat/Lon: 38.135007 -120.271377 Detail Information 7:39 PM 3 [5] NO ONE AROUND THE VEH 7:39 PM 2 [4] VEH LANDED […]
Alpine County, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will temporarily close State Routes 4 and 89 to all traffic, except for emergency, law enforcement and support vehicles, for the 2021 Tour of the California Alps – Death Ride. State highways will be impacted as follows on Saturday, July 17, 2021: • Route 89/Monitor Pass from […]
West Point, CA…The Bald Mountain Road Construction project which was scheduled to take place from July 12 to July 16, 2021 has been postponed and will be rescheduled for August. Public Works staff appreciates your patience during this postponement and looks forward to completing this important road project in August. Please contact Calaveras County Public […]
Soulsbyville, CA…Traffic Update….Big Rig vs Overhead Wires on Via Redonda Rd Incident: 00276 Type: Traffic Hazard Location: 19813 Via Redonda Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.983172 -120.286106 Detail Information 4:30 PM 4 [8] NOTIFY ATandT / COMCAST 1125 LINES 4:12 PM 3 [6] RPS TK IS 1125 4:11 PM 2 [2] HIT OVERHEAD WIRES 4:11 PM […]
Avery, CA…Traffic Update….Major Injury Three Vehicle Collision Near Hwy 4 & Hunter Dam Road Incident: 00223 Type: Trfc Collision-Major Inj Location: Sr4 / Hunter Dam Rd Loc Desc: EB Lat/Lon: 38.199827 -120.365880 Detail Information 9:20 PM 12 [25] [Notification] [CHP]-Problem changed from 1179-Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt to 1180-Trfc Collision-Major Inj by CHP [Shared] 9:18 PM 11 […]
San Andreas, CA…Drift smoke from the #RiverFire in the Mariposa area and the #HenryFire on the U.S. Forest Service-Stanislaus National Forest near Spicer Reservoir is impacting most of the CAL FIRE Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit (TCU.) Some community members are also experiencing a heavy smell of smoke. While the smoke is concerning, the Emergency Command Center is […]
Highland Lakes, CA…On June 24, 2021, a lightning storm ignited a fire in the Carson-Iceberg Wilderness northeast of Spicer Reservoir and southwest of Highland Lakes at the 7500 ft. elevation. Fire managers are utilizing a confine/contain strategy using ridges, creeks, trails, and natural barriers to manage the fire. The terrain is steep with brush, patches […]
Jamestown, CA…Traffic & Fire Update….Vehicle Fire Near Sr108 / Chicken Ranch Rd Incident: 00171 Type: Car Fire Location: Sr108 / Chicken Ranch Rd Loc Desc: EB AT I/S Lat/Lon: 37.935047 -120.443128 Detail Information 11:25 AM 7 [18] A61-001 LANES OPEN 10:55 AM 6 [13] [Rotation Request Comment] 1039 VICS 209 532 4523——- 10:55 AM 5 […]
San Andreas, CA…The Inside View is Calaveras Community Television’s long running public affairs program. The program brings in guest hosts and guests to discuss issues of the day. In this episode Congressman Tom McClintock talks about Fire & Water Issues affecting his District. Congressman McClintock visited and recorded this episode at the local PATV Studio […]
Twain Harte, CA…Traffic Update….Vehicle vs Power Pole, Pole Damaged but not Down Near Longeway Rd / S Fork Rd Incident: 00210 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Longeway Rd / S Fork Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.026277 -120.254111 Detail Information 12:37 PM 8 [12] PER PSRBY BY 1125 NB LANE / JNO S FORK 12:27 PM […]
Strawberry, CA…Traffic Update….Motorcycle Collision near Hwy 108 & Old Strawberry Road Incident: 00163 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Sr108 / Old Strawberry Rd Loc Desc: 1 MILE JEO Lat/Lon: 38.199883 -120.007168 Detail Information 10:36 AM 2 [5] 1039 61-3 10:35 AM 1 [1] MC TC Unit Information 11:18 AM 2 Unit Enroute 11:18 AM 1 […]
Columbia, CA…Traffic Update….Male Dragging Couch in Roadway Near Sawmill Flat Rd / Parrotts Ferry Rd. I wonder if he is actually in training with hopes couch dragging can become an Olympic sport? Incident: 00160 Type: Traffic Hazard Location: Sawmill Flat Rd / Parrotts Ferry Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.018338 -120.395861 Detail Information 10:36 AM 3 […]
Sonora, CA…Traffic Update….Overturned Vehicle Collision Near Mono Way / Cordelia Ave. The CHP log says one vehicle was ramming another vehicle before the incident. There may be more to this one than a simple traffic collision. Incident: 00155 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Mono Way / Cordelia Ave Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.978364 -120.338965 Detail Information […]
Mountain Ranch, CA…Traffic & Fire Update…Fire Reported Near Ponderosa Way / Whiskey Slide Rd. Please use caution in the area and fire contained. Incident: 00097 Type: Report of Fire Location: Ponderosa Way / Whiskey Slide Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.243418 -120.571577 Detail Information 8:43 AM 4 [12] 1039 PGE / WCB W/ ETA 8:41 AM […]
Buena Vista, CA…Traffic Update….Line Down Across Roadway on Camanche Road Incident: 00089 Type: Traffic Hazard Location: 2031 Camanche Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.292619 -120.927727 Detail Information 8:16 AM 1 [1] LINE DWN ACROSS RDWY // APPRS TO BE HOOKED TO HOUSE IN AREA Unit Information 8:20 AM 2 Unit Enroute 8:20 AM 1 Unit Assigned
San Andreas, CA…Inside View is Calaveras Community Television’s long running public affairs program. The program brings in guest hosts an guests to discuss issues of the day. In this episode EPDF Chief Mike Mike Johnson gives an update on the state of the district, suggestions for fire season & more.
Ione, CA…Traffic Update….Vehicle Resting on Its Side Near Jackson Valley Rd / SR88 Incident: 00373 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Jackson Valley Rd / SR88 Loc Desc: UPPER JACKSON VALLEY JSO Lat/Lon: 38.308571 -120.970301 Detail Information 6:33 PM 5 [14] B94-002 97 UPPER JACKSON VALLEY JSO 88 // SB LANE BLOCKED 6:21 PM 4 [9] […]
Douglas Flat, CA…Traffic Update….Possible Injury Vehicle vs Tree Collision on Live Oak Dr Incident: 00371 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: 1844 Live Oak Dr Loc Desc: X OF SR4 Lat/Lon: 38.110315 -120.457913 Detail Information 6:12 PM 2 [2] NOTHING 1125 6:12 PM 1 [1] RED CHEV SUB VS TREE Unit Information 6:15 PM 2 Unit […]
