|
Traffic and Fire
Traffic & Fire Updates |
| Announcements |
Chain Controls on Hwys 88 & 4. Ebbetts, Sonora & Tioga Passes Closed |
|
Posted by: thepinetree on 12/03/2023 09:28 AM
|
Arnold, CA...Chain Controls on Hwys 88 & 4. Ebbetts, Sonora & Tioga Passes Closed. This highway information is the latest reported by Cal Trans as of Sunday, December 3rd, 2023 at 09:19 AM.
 
 |
|
Read More
| 1 Comments
|
|
CAL FIRE Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit Transitions Out of Peak Fire Season |
|
Posted by: thepinetree on 12/01/2023 02:52 PM
|
San Andreas, CA...Recent rains and cooler temperatures across the region have lowered the threat of wildfires allowing CAL FIRE’s Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit (TCU) to transition out of peak fire season effective Monday, December 4, 2023 at 8:00 am in Calaveras, Tuolumne, Eastern Stanislaus, and Eastern San Joaquin Counties.
|
|
Read More
| 8 Comments
|
|
Calaveras Consolidated Fire on Fatal Traffic Collision that Took the Life of Lilly Butler |
|
Posted by: thepinetree on 11/30/2023 01:12 PM
|
Valley Springs, CA...Our Firefighters responded to a tragic vehicle accident this evening that resulted in a fatality. It is with a heavy heart that we say goodbye to Lilly Butler. Her father was a former Captain for our Fire District. The Butler family is part of our fire family. We are grieving over this loss and ask everyone to please respect their privacy at this time and keep the family in your thoughts and prayers.
 |
|
Read More
| 2 Comments
|
|
Ebbetts, Sonora & Monitor Passes to Close Temporarily Today Ahead of Weak Storm System |
|
Posted by: thepinetree on 11/29/2023 09:55 AM
|
Arnold, CA...The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will temporarily close State Route 108 East (Sonora Pass) to traffic at Kennedy Meadows due to storm conditions, beginning at 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 29, 2023. The California Department of Transportation will also temporarily close State Route 4 (Ebbetts Pass) and State Route 89 (Monitor Pass) to traffic due to storm conditions, beginning at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 29, 2023.
  
|
|
Read More
| 0 Comments
|
|
Prescribed Fire at Columbia State Historic Park |
|
Posted by: thepinetree on 11/28/2023 01:38 PM
|
Columbia, CA..California State Parks plans to burn hand piles in Columbia State Historic Park with work beginning as early as Friday, December 1, 2023. Active pile burning will occur over several months. Work will be in the Springfield, historic core, and Karen Bakerville Trail areas, referenced on the included map. Ignition is dependent on weather conditions and resources. Smoke will be present and remain in the area after active burning has stopped.
|
|
Read More
| 0 Comments
|
|
Ebbetts Pass & Sonora Winter Passes Re-Opened to Traffic Ahead of Thanksgiving Weekend |
|
Posted by: thepinetree on 11/22/2023 05:03 PM
|
Arnold, CA...The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) re-opened the temporary closure State Route 108 (Sonora Pass) at Kennedy Meadows to traffic, beginning at 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 22, 2023. The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) re-open the temporary closure State Route 4 (Ebbetts Pass) to traffic, beginning at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 22, 2023.
|
|
Read More
| 0 Comments
|
|
Incoming Storm to Temporarily Close Sonora, Tioga & Ebbetts Passes Again |
|
Posted by: thepinetree on 11/15/2023 11:07 AM
|
Arnold, CA...The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has issued a temporary closure of State Route 108 East (Sonora Pass) at Kennedy Meadows due to storm conditions, beginning at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 15, 2023.
 |
|
Read More
| 0 Comments
|
|
Criminal Citations in Illegal Debris Burn Caused Fires |
|
Posted by: thepinetree on 11/13/2023 01:47 PM
|
San Andreas, CA...Over the weekend, the CAL FIRE Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit (TCU) has responded to four illegal debris burns, resulting in three criminal citations issued and one District Attorney case referral. TCU reminds everyone that vegetation fires from debris burning ARE PREVENTABLE by following the terms of a burn permit.
|
|
Read More
| 14 Comments
|
|
Ebbetts, Sonora & Tioga Mountain Passes Re-Open ahead of Veterans Day Weekend |
|
Posted by: thepinetree on 11/10/2023 05:44 PM
|
Arnold, CA...The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) re-opened State Route 108 East (Sonora Pass) at Kennedy Meadows due to traffic beginning at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 9, 2023.
|
|
Read More
| 0 Comments
|
|
Traffic Update....VW vs Cow Collision Near Parrotts Ferry & Airolo Road |
|
Posted by: thepinetree on 11/07/2023 06:32 PM
|
Vallecito, CA...Traffic Update....VW vs Cow Collision Near Parrotts Ferry & Airolo Road.
|
|
Read More
| 3 Comments
|
|
|
|
|
