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Amador County
News and Information from Amador County
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Two Deceased & Three with Major Injures in Fatal Collision Near SR-16 & Welsh Pond Road |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 03/30/2020 09:23 AM
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Drytown, CA...Last night there was another horrific collision on our local roads that left 2 deseased & 3 more with major injuries. The following is from CHP Amador..."A collision occurred between a 2018 Chevrolet Cruze and a 2013 Volkswagen Passat on State Route 16, west of Welsh Pond Road. The collision left two persons deceased and three others with major injuries. The collision forced the closure of State Route 16 for several hours as emergency personnel investigated the scene. It is unknown at this time the cause of the traffic collision. It is also unknown if alcohol or drugs played a significant role in the collision."
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Amador County Health Officer Issues Orders on Use of Lodging Facilities and Non-Test Based Surveillance |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 03/30/2020 06:37 PM
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Amador County, CA – With increasing cases statewide of novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) Amador County Health Officer Dr. Rita Kerr has issued additional orders for Amador County. These orders serve to enhance measures already being taken to slow the spread and preserve critical health care capacity. “Our top priority is the health and safety of our community and we are reminding everyone of the importance of the Stay at Home Order,” says Dr. Rita Kerr, Amador County Health Officer. “Our residents, health care providers, employers, and lodging facilities all serve an important role in our local COVID-19 mitigation and response.”
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Road Conditions Update....No Chain Controls but Most Parking Lots Including Big Trees State Park Are Closed. |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 03/30/2020 09:54 PM
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Arnold, CA...This highway information is the latest reported as of Monday, March 30th, 2020 at 09:28 PM. As the Stay at Home order starts to show progress in slowing the rate of COVID-19 Expansion all residents are asked to stay in the country of their primary residence.
 
 
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Traffic Update....Injury Collision Near Fiddletown Rd / Quartz Mountain Rd |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 03/28/2020 03:57 PM
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Fiddletown, CA...Traffic Update....Injury Collision Near Fiddletown Rd / Quartz Mountain Rd. Please use caution in the area....
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California State Parks Block Vehicle Access to Additional Parks to Slow Spread of COVID-19 |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 03/27/2020 08:21 AM
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Sacramento, CA... California State Parks announced it is temporarily closing vehicle access to 59 additional state parks and beaches to avoid dangerous visitation surges and help prevent the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). This brings the total number of state-operated parks and beaches closed to vehicle access to 98. A list of closures can be found online at www.parks.ca.gov/FlattenTheCurve.
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Forest Service Closes Developed Recreation Sites in California Until April 30 |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 03/26/2020 04:34 PM
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Vallejo, CA...USDA Forest Service appreciates the public's interest in outdoor recreation, particularly in light of current events. The Pacific Southwest Region of the Forest Service, in response to the recent statewide shelter-in-place order issued by the Governor of California, is joining the cause to aggressively mitigate the spread of COVID-19 by closing developed recreation facilities on our National Forests statewide.
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Chain Controls in Effect on Hwys 4, 88, 108 & 120, Yosemite Gates Remain Closed... |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 03/25/2020 09:57 AM
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Arnold, CA...Chain Controls in Effect on Hwys 4, 88, 108 & 120, Yosemite Gates Remain Closed. This highway information is the latest reported as of Wednesday, March 25th, 2020 at 09:42 AM.
 
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Chain Controls in Place on Hwys 88 & 108, 4 & 120 Control Free This Morning |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 03/24/2020 07:48 AM
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Arnold, CA...This highway information is the latest reported as of Tuesday, March 24th, 2020 at 07:26 AM.
 
 
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Traffic Update....Minor Injury Collision Near Shenandoah Rd / Ostrom Rd |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 03/24/2020 10:05 AM
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Fiddletown, CA...Traffic Update....Minor Injury Collision Near Shenandoah Rd / Ostrom Rd
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A Snowy & Wet Week Ahead, Perfect Weather for Staying In |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 03/23/2020 08:47 AM
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Arnold, CA...Detailed forecast from the National Weather Service for the West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada. Today Mostly cloudy. At lower elevations, a chance of rain showers in the morning, then rain showers in the afternoon. At higher elevations, a chance of rain and snow showers in the morning, then rain and snow showers likely in the afternoon. Highs 31 to 46 higher elevations...44 to 52 lower elevations. No snow accumulation lower elevations...up to 2 inches higher elevations. Snow level 6000 feet. Prevailing southwest winds up to 15 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in the afternoon. Tonight Mostly cloudy. At lower elevations, rain showers likely in the evening, then a chance of rain and snow showers after midnight. At higher elevations, rain and snow showers likely in the evening, then a chance of snow showers after midnight. Lows 19 to 33 higher elevations...31 to 39 lower elevations. Little or no snow accumulation lower elevations...up to 3 inches higher elevations. Snow level 6000 feet decreasing to 5000 feet after midnight. Prevailing south winds 5 to 15 mph with gusts to around 35 mph.
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