Traffic Update….Jackknifed Big Rig Closes Eastbound I-80 at Summit
Truckee, CA…Who had the 8 pm hour in the squares bet? I-80 eastbound at Donner Summit is currently closed do to a Jackknifed big rig. There is no estimated time of reopening.
Caltrans to Temporarily Close Ebbetts, Monitor & Sonora Passes Ahead of Inclement Weather
Markleeville, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will temporarily close State Route 4 (SR-4)/Ebbetts Pass, SR-89/Montior Pass and SR-108/Sonora Pass in advance of inclement weather expected to arrive in the area later this week. With snowfall predicted to impact the mountain region in the next few days, Caltrans will perform the following, temporary pass closures […]
Traffic Update….Overturned Vehicle Collision Near I80 W / Kingvale Ofr
Truckee, CA…Traffic Update….Overturned Vehicle Collision Near I80 W / Kingvale Ofr Incident: 00098 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: I80 W / Kingvale Ofr Loc Desc: WB JEO Lat/Lon: 39.315282 -120.441787 Detail Information 10:13 PM 11 [29] C80-011 97 W/ A ROUND ROBIN 10:09 PM 10 [27] [Rotation Request Comment] 1039 MILNE TOWING 530 587 6000 […]
Partial Reopening: Caldor Fire Closure Replaces Forest Wide Closure and Fire Restrictions Increase
Placerville, CA….While the Caldor Fire continues to burn, the emergency forest wide closure that went into effect August 17, 2021 for the Eldorado National Forest will be terminated and replaced with a smaller Caldor Fire Closure, beginning Thursday, September 30, 2021. The Caldor Fire Closure, Forest Order 03-21-18 will be in effect until March 31, 2022, […]
Traffic Update….Possible Injury Big Rig Collision Near Donner Rest Area I-80 East Closed Until Vehicles Cleared
Truckee, CA…Traffic Update….Traffic Update….Possible Injury Big Rig Collision Near Donner Rest Area I-80 East Closed Until Vehicles Cleared Incident: 00066 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: 0 DONNER REST AREA OFR Loc Desc: EB DONNER REST AREA, JEO 1 MILE Lat/Lon: 39.343018 -120.337091 Detail Information 11:33 PM 16 [44] [Notification] [CHP]-CT ETA 30 TO 60 MIN […]
Fire Weather Watch Through This Evening
Reno, CA…..Breezy conditions start Sunday afternoon and amplify Monday into Monday night, with gusts reaching 30-40 mph. A Fire Weather Watch has been issued for Monday for W NV & NE CA. Travel and recreation could be impacted by these winds, use caution!
An Update on Amtrak Derailment that Took Three Lives and Statement from CEO Bill Flynn
Joplin, Montana…We are in mourning today for the people who lost their lives due to the derailment of the Empire Builder train Saturday, near Joplin, Montana, on the BNSF Railway, as well as the many others who were injured. We have no words that can adequately express our sorrow for those who lost a loved […]
Traffic Update….Vehicle vs Dog, Dog Injured SR89 Near Obexer’s
Homewood, CA…Traffic Update….Vehicle vs Dog, Dog Injured SR89 Near Obexer’s Incident: 00090 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: 5300 Sr89 Loc Desc: NEAR OBEXER’S Lat/Lon: 39.082108 -120.158241 Detail Information 7:28 PM 7 [11] DRIVER NOT REQ CHP FOR 1110 // JUST WANTING HELP ON WHAT TO DO W/DOG // ATTEMPTED TO CONTACT OWNER OF DOG // […]
PG&E Disputes Shasta County Manslaughter & Criminal Charges in 2020 Zogg Fire Deaths
San Francisco, CA…PG&E Corporation shared the following statement from CEO Patti Poppe today regarding criminal charges filed by the Shasta County District Attorney’s office related to the September 2020 Zogg Fire. “We are all devastated by the effects of wildfire here in California. My heart aches. I have seen firsthand how devastating it is and […]
Insurance Commissioner Ordered Insurance Companies to Preserve Coverage in 22 Counties
Sacramento, CA…Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara ordered insurance companies to preserve residential insurance coverage for more than 325,000 policyholders who have been affected by devastating Northern California wildfires across 22 counties. This Order protects those living within the perimeter or adjoining ZIP Code of a declared wildfire disaster regardless of whether they suffered a loss, including the […]