Jackson, CA…Traffic Update….Hwy 88 Temporarily Closed Due to Fatality & Injury Collision on Hwy 88 Near Blu Sky Drive. Incident: 00341 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: 0 Sr88 Loc Desc: SR88 AT BLU SKY DR Lat/Lon: 38.343967 -120.881326 Detail Information 8:58 PM 17 [42] 94-S3 RESPOND TO SR88 / BLU SKY – CLOSED AT BLU […]
San Francisco, CA…Pacific Gas and Electric Company activated its Emergency Operations Center at 6 p.m. Sunday night to monitor a potentially strong and dry offshore wind event Wednesday and Thursday of this week. PG&E’s meteorological and operations teams continue to actively monitor the weather system that could impact portions of the Sierra Foothills and the […]
Arnold, CA….The West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada forecast from the NWS Sacramento, Today Mostly sunny. Highs 43 to 58 higher elevations…55 to 65 lower elevations. Prevailing northeast winds up to 10 mph shifting to the southwest in the afternoon. Tonight Clear. Lows 29 to 43 higher elevations…39 to 49 lower elevations. Prevailing southwest winds up […]
Sutter Creek, CA…On October 10, 2019 around 1140 hours, the Amador County Sheriff’s Office was notified of a runaway 17 year old female named Victoria Marquina. A deputy responded and met with the Victoria’s mother in Sutter Creek. The mother informed the deputy her daughter failed to come home on Saturday October 5, 2019 after […]
Alpine County, CA….A specified portion of State Route 88 in Alpine County has been designated as the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway. Today, Alpine County officials joined with Washoe tribe members, California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) officials, numerous state and county elected officials and surviving family members of veterans from Alpine County to officially unveil two […]
Angels Camp, CA….The Mother Lode League Football Play continued this weekend. The Calaveras Football team won Friday’s away game against Amador in Sutter Creek, 17-10. Argonaut took Friday’s away conference game against Summerville 7-0. Sonora crushed Bret Harte in Sonora 69-0.
Pioneer, CA…Traffic update… A possible structure fire has been reported on Highway 88 near Vista Lane please use caution in the area. Incident: 00366 Type: Report of Fire Location: Sr88 / Vista Ln Loc Desc: ACROSS FM UP COUNTRY TOW Lat/Lon: 38.476057 -120.525000 Detail Information 6:24 PM 2 [2] XFR CAL FIRE 6:24 PM 1 […]
San Francisco, CA…Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) reported Friday at 12:00 p.m. that approximately 543,000 customers impacted by PSPS have had their power restored, including full restoration in Humboldt, Siskiyou, Trinity and Yolo counties. Less than 195,000 customers remain without power. Outage/Restoration Numbers Approximately 738,000 total customers were impacted by the PSPS event from […]
San Francisco, CA… Weather Conditions in Nearly All Counties Now Safe to Conduct Inspections, Repairs and Begin Power Restoration; Majority of Customer Resource Centers Will Remain Open on Friday; Windy Weather Should Subside in Kern County by Early Friday. Pacific Gas and Electric Company reported late Thursday that more than half of customers impacted by […]
San Francisco, CA…Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) confirmed that it has implemented the first phase of a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) across significant portions of its service area in response to a widespread, severe wind event. The Public Safety Power Shutoff will occur in three phases, with the first phase impacting approximately 513,000 […]
Arnold, CA…Mountain Passes Update….Hwys 88 Carson Pass, 108 Sonora Pass & 120 Tioga Pass Now Open…Ebbetts Remains Closed. This highway information is the latest reported as of Monday, September 30th, 2019 at 12:44 PM. SR 4 [IN THE CENTRAL CALIFORNIA AREA] IS CLOSED FROM 0.5 MI EAST OF THE JCT OF SR 207 /MT REBA […]
Arnold, CA…The early season storm has temporarily closed Hwy 120 Tioga pass and Hwy 108 Sonora Pass. Hwy 4 Ebbetts Pass has controls in effect over the summit. Hwy 88 Carson Pass had controls in place until a few minutes ago but has just dropped requirements. Drive Safe & Carry Chains, Blankets, Water & Food […]
Jackson, CA…(5:15 PM Update….Great response by fire personnel. The fire is 100% contained. Final acreage was mapped at 10.25 acres. Fire crews will remain in the area throughout the night to patrol for any hot spots.) From Cal-Fire AEU…”3:34 PM All evacuation warnings have been lifted. Firefighters have put a wet line around the fire […]
Jackson, CA…Traffic & Fire Update…..Semi-Truck Brake Fire Near Ridge Rd / New York Ranch Rd. Incident: 00359 Type: Car Fire Location: Ridge Rd / New York Ranch Rd Loc Desc: WB RIDGE Lat/Lon: 38.400383 -120.732569 Detail Information 7:57 PM 6 [11] FIRE IS ENRT TO THE RIDGE RD CALL 7:24 PM 5 [6] CAMINO CAL […]
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 many of our roadways. Below is Caltrans plans for repairs and maintenance on local roads. It shows the route, county, and location of the possible repairs. Weather […]
Arnold, CA…Rising Temps & a Red Flag Warning ahead according to the National Weather Service’s Sacramento office. Detailed forecast for Mother lode. Today Mostly sunny. Highs 75 to 87. Prevailing northeast winds up to 10 mph shifting to the northwest with gusts to around 25 mph in the afternoon. Tonight Clear. Lows 56 to 66. […]
Angels Camp, CA….The Mother Lode League Football teams are finishing up their non-conference games and getting ready for league play to commence. In last night’s action the Bret Harte Bullfrogs under the tutiledge of new Head Coach Kelly Osborn won Friday’s home game against Arroyo High School from San Lorenzo 13-7. Calaveras tomahawked Bradshaw Christian […]
Jackson, CA…Hospice of Amador & Calaveras’ signature fundraising event, the 20th Annual Art Auction, is almost underway, but tickets are going quickly. On Friday, September 20, this popular affair is once again being hosted at Karmère Vineyards & Winery in the Shenandoah Valley. The evening promises an unforgettable experience, including music, wine, food, art, and […]
Ione, CA…It is with a heavy heart that the Amador County Sheriff’s Office announces the tragic loss of a member of our family. Retired Sergeant Mark Lawrence was driving to the Amador County Superior Court this morning where he serves as a Court Security Deputy when he was involved in a motor vehicle accident. Despite […]
Ione, CA…Traffic Update….Fatality & Traffic Controls in Place Near Sr88 / Sr104 Incident: 00069 Type: Fatality Location: Sr88 / Sr104 Loc Desc: JEO 104 Lat/Lon: 38.330046 -120.906954 Detail Information 8:59 AM 10 [27] Secondary Location for A94-003: CAL FIRE HELI PORT. [Shared] 8:53 AM 9 [25] 94-S3 UPDATE 2 CHIEFS – FIRE CONFIRMED 1144 [Shared] […]
Fiddletown, CA…Traffic Update….Solo Vehicle Rollover Near Shenandoah Rd / Meadow View Rd Incident: 00149 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Shenandoah Rd / Meadow View Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.545648 -120.738423 Detail Information 10:43 AM 4 [8] [Rotation Request Comment] *** 1039 RORYS TOW 209-245-6674 *** 10:43 AM 3 [7] A94-005 SOLO VEH 1182 ROLL OVER […]
Drytown, CA…Traffic Update….Vehicle Overturned Off Roadway Near Latrobe Rd / Sr16 Incident: 00127 Type: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj Location: Latrobe Rd / Sr16 Loc Desc: 4 MILES FROM SR16 Lat/Lon: 38.453192 -120.917959 Detail Information 9:29 AM 5 [17] PRTY POSS TRAPPED IN VEH [Shared] 9:28 AM 4 [16] XFR STK CC FOR XFR TO FIRE [Shared] […]
Ione, CA…Structure Fire off of Hwy 88 Near Martin, Lanes are Blocked By Equipment Incident: 00105 Type: Report of Fire Location: Sr88 / Martin Ln Loc Desc: 88 AT MARTIN Lat/Lon: 38.316185 -120.942576 Detail Information 8:57 AM 3 [10] [Notification] [CHP]-FIRE ADVS BOTH LNS BLOCKD BY FIRE EQUIPMNT [Shared] 8:42 AM 2 [2] TO CAL […]
Pioneer, CA…Traffic Update….Vehicle 30ft Down Embankment Near Sr88 / Volcano Pioneer Rd Incident: 00314 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr88 / Volcano Pioneer Rd Loc Desc: BEHIND CAMPS PROPANE Lat/Lon: 38.416560 -120.609397 Detail Information 4:26 PM 7 [12] [Rotation Request Comment] 1039 AMADOR TOW and RECOVERY——–295-5270 4:26 PM 6 [11] B94-004 1185 FOR VEH 30 […]
Jackson, CA…Hospice of Amador & Calaveras’ signature fundraising event, the 20th Annual Art Auction, is almost underway, but tickets are going quickly. On Friday, September 20, this popular affair is once again being hosted at Karmère Vineyards & Winery in the Shenandoah Valley. The evening promises an unforgettable experience, including music, wine, food, art, and […]
Angels Camp, CA….The Bret Harte Varsity Bullfrogs football team won Saturday’s away game against Delta Charter in Tracy 33-8! Calaveras took their away game against Modesto Christian 42-8. Amador Buffaloed their away game against Liberty Ranch 42-0. Summerville lost their Crusade against Ripon Christian 36-13. The Argonaut Mustangs dropped a close home game against Hughson […]
Jackson, CA…Call-to-Artists: Calling all artists of all ages, all disciplines, and skills to submit works to “Safe Space”—an art show celebrating the courage and beauty of rural, queer communities. By highlighting the experiences of the marginalized and disenfranchised, “Safe Space” serves to bring new opportunities for understanding the value of diversity in our rural community. […]
Sutter Creek, CA…A significant increase in acute frequent diarrhea is being reported in Amador County. Heathcare providers have reported Shigellosis in several individuals. Amador County Environmental Health and Public Health are completing an investigation and have enforced food safety practices at an Ione establishment associated with reports of this illness. Shigellosis is a disease caused […]
Fiddletown, CA…Traffic Update….Vehicle Off Roadway Near Shenandoah Rd & Pine Trail. Incident: 00088 Type: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj Location: Shenandoah Rd / Pine Trl Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.545991 -120.743877 Detail Information 8:22 AM 2 [2] VEH 1124 8:22 AM 1 [1] RED VEH WENT OFF RDWY AND VEH HIGH CENTERED – 7MCA731 Unit Information 8:23 AM […]
Pioneer, CA…Traffic Update…..Major Injury Motorcycle Collision Earlier on Hwy 88 Near Ham’s Station Incident: 00290 Type: Trfc Collision-Major Inj Location: Sr88 / Hams Station Loc Desc: JEO PANTHER CREEK Lat/Lon: 38.538611 -120.391944 Detail Information 5:37 PM 7 [9] [Notification] [CHP]-Problem changed from 1179-Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt to 1180-Trfc Collision-Major Inj 4:39 PM 6 [7] B94-004 RDWY […]
