Plymouth, CA…Traffic Update….Grass Fire Reported Near Latrobe Rd / Old Sacramento Rd Incident: 00281 Type: Report of Fire Location: Latrobe Rd / Old Sacramento Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.480935 -120.931603 Detail Information 4:19 PM 5 [15] PER AMADOR FIRE HAS THE CALL 4:18 PM 4 [12] [Appended, 16:18:19] [5] NEAR 22550 Latrobe Rd 4:17 PM […]
Pine Grove, CA…Traffic Update…Early Morning Injury Collision Near Sr88 / Aqueduct Grove Rd Incident: 00033 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr88 / Aqueduct Grove Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.399247 -120.633169 Detail Information 5:15 AM 5 [7] [Rotation Request Comment] 1039 ATR 209-295-5270 W/WRECKER 5:12 AM 4 [6] C94-001 1185 WRECKER 5:04 AM 3 [4] [Notification] […]
Ione, CA…Traffic Update….Big Rig Wheel & Tire vs Toyota Camry Near Sr88 / Brook Ranch Rd W. Incident: 00251 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Sr88 / Brook Ranch Rd W Loc Desc: JWO Lat/Lon: 38.343365 -120.878360 Detail Information 4:13 PM 3 [3] BROKEN GLASS IN RDWY 4:13 PM 2 [2] BOTH VEHS PULLED OVER ON […]
Sutter Creek, CA…Traffic Update…..Female Having Psychotic Break, Wandering in Roadway Near Old Hwy 49 & Bypass Incident: 00115 Type: Traffic Hazard Location: Sr49 / Bypass Loc Desc: OLD SR49 AT BYPASS Lat/Lon: 0:0 Detail Information 9:51 AM 6 [13] 1039 AMA SO 9:50 AM 5 [12] A94-001 10-98 NEG 5150 / DOES NOT MEET CRITERIA […]
Kirkwood, CA…Incident Commander Kevin Breitwieser has declared that the Caples Fire is now 100% contained and in patrol status at 3,435 acres. There has been almost no change in fire size since October 18. The extreme wind event on October 26 that prompted a public safety power shutoff was a good test of the containment […]
Arnold, CA…This morning we thought we would see if we could find anything from Comcast on what their plans are to keep their network up during the PSPS PG&E outages. Especially since PG&E may have another PSPS outage on Sun & Monday. We couldn’t find any press releases or other info & so far no […]
San Francisco, CA…Customers currently impacted *will be restored in advance* of any potential PSPS this weekend (crews will work safely & quickly as possible after the all-clear). PG&E’s forecast page http://pge.com/weather indicates elevated potential of a PSPS on Sunday and Monday.
San Francisco, CA…Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) confirmed this morning its plan to move forward with a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) in portions of the Sierra Foothills and North Bay, as well as small parts of San Mateo and Kern counties. This PSPS decision was based on forecasts of dry, hot and windy […]
San Francisco, CA…The latest from PG&E from the afternoon of the 22nd. “Weather conditions, including potential fire risk, have been forecast that may impact electric service to portions of our service area. If a decision is made to turn off power, we expect to start turning off power for safety as outlined below. If you […]
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 […]
