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California State Parks Plans Prescribed Burn at Calaveras Big Trees State Park

Posted by: thepinetree on 06/04/2024 07:44 AM

Arnold, CA...California State Parks, in cooperation with CAL FIRE, plans to conduct prescribed burning at Calaveras Big Trees State Park (SP) in June. Work may begin as soon as June 3, and burning will take 3 to 5 days. If weather, air quality, or vegetation conditions are not conducive for burning or smoke dispersal, State Parks will reschedule the treatment.

Traffic & Fire Update....Grass Fire Reported Near Sr108 / Green Springs Rd

Posted by: thepinetree on 06/04/2024 12:05 PM

Jamestown, CA...Traffic & Fire Update....Grass Fire Reported Near Sr108 / Green Springs Rd

The Springs Grass Fire Held to 17.4 Acres Off of Hwy 108

Posted by: thepinetree on 06/04/2024 01:59 PM

Jamestown, CA...The Springs Fire which was originally reported at 11:45sm has been contained and held to 17.4 acres.
From Cal-Fire TCU..."#Springsfire (update) After mapping the fire is 17.24 acres. Near Hwy 108 and Green Springs Rd Jamestown (Tuolumne County)."

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CAL FIRE Suspends Burn Permits in Calaveras, Tuolumne, Eastern San Joaquin, and Eastern Stanislaus Counties

Posted by: thepinetree on 05/31/2024 08:15 AM

San Andreas, CA...After another wet winter and above average snowpack, warming temperatures and winds are quickly drying out the abundant annual grass crop. The increasing fire danger posed by the high volume of dead grass and hotter, drier conditions in the region is prompting CAL FIRE to suspend all burn permits for outdoor residential burning within the State Responsibility Area of Calaveras, Tuolumne, Eastern San Joaquin, and Eastern Stanislaus Counties. This suspension takes effect June 5, 2024 and suspends all residential outdoor burning of landscape debris such as branches and leaves.

California State Parks Plans Prescribed Burn at Calaveras Big Trees State Park

Posted by: thepinetree on 05/28/2024 11:52 PM

Previous prescribed burning at Calaveras Big Trees State Park.

Traffic Update....Possible Injury Collision Near Parrots Ferry Rd / Airolo Rd

Posted by: thepinetree on 05/21/2024 04:54 PM

Vallecito, CA...Traffic Update....Possible Injury Collision Near Parrots Ferry Rd / Airolo Rd

You Are Free to Roam the High Country as Sonora Joins Ebbetts Pass in Reopening

Posted by: thepinetree on 05/17/2024 09:13 AM

Kennedy Meadows, CA...The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) formally reopened Sonora Pass on State Route 108 at 3:00 p.m. yesterday after five weeks of snow removal operations. Our District 10 Long Barn and District 9 Sonora Junction Maintenance crews made great progress clearing Sonora Pass this season exceeding our annual goal of reopening State Route 108 prior to Memorial Day.

Lots of Firewise Community Members Packed Independence Hall

Posted by: thepinetree on 05/15/2024 02:37 PM

Arnold, CA...On May 4th Independence Hall was filled with Firewise community members on hand to hear the latest from District 3 Supervisor Martin Huberty, Ebbetts Pass Fire District Chief Mike Johnson, the CC Sheriff's Office & Office of Emergency Servicess, CAL FIRE, CCWD, and more. There were also many booths for additional resources and community services. BBQ lunch was provided by Cal-Waste! Supervisor Huberty was thrilled by the turnout and reminded people to sign up for emergency notification services. Even some of the VIP's dogs showed up for the occasion.

Caltrans on Reopening of Ebbetts Pass for 2024 Season

Posted by: thepinetree on 05/10/2024 02:37 PM

Lake Alpine, CA...The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is pleased to announce the formal reopening of Ebbetts Pass for the 2024 season as of Wednesday, May 9, 2024. Our Woodfords and Camp Connell Maintenance crews made great progress with their snow removal operations this week to reopen State Route 4 prior to Memorial Day.

Injury Hit & Run Collision Last Night in Valley Springs

Posted by: thepinetree on 05/09/2024 02:35 PM

Valley Springs, CA...Firefighters responded to a vehicle accident last night on Highway 26 and Olive Orchard Road in Rancho Calaveras - Valley Springs. The accident involved a motorcycle and an automobile that fled the scene. An adult male (father) was transported by an Air Ambulance to a Trauma Center in the Valley, and a 14-year-old female (daughter) was taken by ground ambulance to a Trauma Center.