Hwy 4 Over Ebbetts Pass Reopens After Caltrans Clears Mudslides

Hwy 4 Over Ebbetts Pass Reopens After Caltrans Clears Mudslides

Markleeville, CA…State Route 4 Ebbetts Pass was closed last night due to several mudslides caused by heavy thunderstorm activity. Caltrans, District 10 crews worked into the night to clear the mud and debris and were able to reopen around 12:30 a.m. today. Thunderstorms are predicted to continue through the day, so crews will be monitoring […]

Hwy 89 Betweek Turtle Rock Park & Montegomery Street Closed Due to Mud & Debris Flows

Hwy 89 Betweek Turtle Rock Park & Montegomery Street Closed Due to Mud & Debris Flows

Markleeville, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) in conjunction with the California Highway Patrol and the Alpine County Sheriff, has closed State Route 89 between Turtle Rock County Park Road and Montgomery Street in Markleeville (Alpine County), due to mud and debris flows from heavy rain that washed out a portion of the roadway on […]

Wayne Woo Appointed Placer County Sheriff

Wayne Woo Appointed Placer County Sheriff

Auburn, CA…The Board of Supervisors this week appointed Wayne Woo as the new Placer County Sheriff after Devon Bell retired earlier this month. Woo was elected in the June primary but his elective term does not begin until January 2023. 7.26.22 BOS Meeting Wayne Woo Sheriff appointment.mp4 from Placer County Video Portal on Vimeo.

Placer County Public Health Reports County’s First Case of Monkeypox

Placer County Public Health Reports County’s First Case of Monkeypox

Auburn, CA…Placer County Public Health has confirmed a positive case of monkeypox.  The case was identified by a healthcare provider and likely exposed during in-state travel. The individual is currently in isolation. No further details will be shared about the case.  Statewide, more than 600 cases of monkeypox, including a pediatric case, have been reported […]

Kings Beach Man Lost His Life This Morning in Fatal Vehicle vs Golf Cart Collision

Kings Beach Man Lost His Life This Morning in Fatal Vehicle vs Golf Cart Collision

Tahoe City, CA…On 07/26/2022, at approximately 0623 hours, a male resident from Tahoe City, CA was driving a black 2018 Honda westbound on SR-28, west of Grove St., and directly behind a white utility bed golf cart belonging to Tahoe City Downtown Association. The white golf cart was being driven by a male in his […]