Sacramento, CA…Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) and The PG&E Corporation Foundation (Foundation) are continuing their partnership with the California Fire Foundation to (CFF) increase wildfire safety and preparedness. PG&E and The Foundation are providing $1.4 million, in aggregate, to CFF’s Wildfire Safety and Preparedness Program (WSPP). Now in its fifth year, the program’s objective […]
Markleeville, CA…Due to adverse weather conditions, Monitor Pass is closed in both directions. For current road conditions, anytime, turn to Quickmap.dot.ca.gov. #AlpineCounty
Truckee, CA…Watch out for personnel on westbound I-80, east of Castle Peak, as they continue to investigate and clear this traffic collision. Fortunately, only minor injuries resulted from this collision. **** UPDATE **** After further investigation, the driver was subsequently arrested for DUI… Fortunately, there were no fatalities as a result of this collision, the […]
Placerville, CA…Around 9 am El Dorado County Fire Protection District’s Division 7703 and Engine 328 responded with Diamond Springs – El Dorado Fire Protection District Engine 349 and Medic 49 for a vehicle into the South Fork of the American River, downstream from the Mosquito Bridge. California Highway Patrol responded with patrol units and H-20, […]
Lake Tahoe CA/NV…As California and Nevada enter a third year of drought, the Tahoe Fire and Fuels Team is leveling up the region’s preparedness efforts by implementing the Lake Tahoe Wildfire Awareness Campaign. The campaign will run from May through October, highlighting the message: “Tahoe Wildfire Ready.” All counties in the Lake Tahoe Basin, along with […]
Markleeville, CA…The east side closure of State Route 4/Ebbetts Pass has moved from Gate 4 at Wolf Creek to Gate 3 at Raymond Meadows. This is to allow access to the camping along Silver Creek due to the opening of the stream fishing season that begins tomorrow. District 10 crews are working hard to safely […]
South Lake Tahoe, CA…Traffic Advisory… US-50, from Wrights Lake Road to South Lake Tahoe, is experiencing major delays due to multiple projects in the area. Tree removal, guardrail replacement, & crack sealing are causing one-way traffic controls along US-50. If you are planning a trip to Lake Tahoe this weekend, plan for the extra delays […]
Truckee, CA…CHP is reporting a semi blocking The Eastbound lane at I80 and Secret Town Road. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00017 Type: Traffic Hazard Location: I80 E / Secret Town Rd Ofr Loc Desc: EB 80 JWO 3/4 MI Lat/Lon: 39.148530 -120.901181 Detail Information 10:02 AM 6 [9] A70-384 #3 LANE 9:58 […]
Truckee, CA…CHP is reporting a fire at I80 and Cisco Grove, Please use caution in the area. Updates to come as needed… Incident: 00009 Type: Report of Fire Location: I80 W / Cisco Grove Ofr Loc Desc: WB Lat/Lon: 39.308485 -120.541540 Detail Information 7:43 AM 2 [2] 100 YDS OFF RDWY 7:42 AM 1 [1] […]
