Santa Cruz, CA…CHP is reporting a dump truck vs motorcycle fatality that was reported first at 6:19am this morning. Emergency crews and investigators are still working in the area. Our thoughts and prayers are with those affected.. Incident: 00056 Type: Fatality Location: Prospect St / E Cliff Dr Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 36.963327 -121.995155 Close Detail […]
Salinas, CA…CHP is reporting on overturned vehicle and possibly trailer on Hwy 69 near Toro Park. Lanes are blocked. Please use caution in the area…. Please Incident: 00199 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr68 E / Toro Park Loc Desc: EB 68 / TORO PARK Lat/Lon: 36.607222 -121.692778 Close Detail Information 12:49 PM 10 [23] […]
Big Sur, CA…CAL FIRE and the United States Forest Service, Los Padres National Forest remains in unified command. Fire activity overnight was moderate to minimal. Extremely remote and rugged terrain with limited access coupled with hot and dry weather and an above average cured grass crop has resulted in a high resistance to control. Pre-planning […]
Salinas, CA…CHP is reporting a BMW vs a power pole with possible injuries near CRG17 & Las Palmas Parkway. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00089 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Crg17 / Las Palmas Pkwy Loc Desc: 560 RIVER Lat/Lon: 36.606840 -121.644459 Close Detail Information 8:26 AM 5 [7] 1039 EQUIPMENT 8:26 AM […]
Twisp, WA…Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest (OWNF) and Washington Department of Natural Resources (WA DNR) officials are deeply saddened to confirm the fatalities of three U.S. Forest Service firefighters from the OWNF this afternoon. Next of kin notifications are being made. “We are devastated by the tragic loss of three of our Forest Service firefighters,” said Mike […]
South Lake Tahoe, CA…It is with great sorrow we must confirm the loss of a U.S. Forest Service wildland firefighter this evening in the Lake Tahoe area. The fire crew member succumbed to injuries suffered when struck by a tree during initial firefighting efforts on a new wildfire named the “Sierra” Fire. The incident occurred […]
Washington, DC…California Air National Guardsmen and Air Force Reservists are assisting first responders in fighting ongoing wildfires in Northern California, the Pentagon’s press operations chief said in a briefing here today. Navy Capt. Jeff Davis said the blaze has been ravaging the Lower Lake area north of San Francisco and has tripled in size over […]
Santa Cruz, Ca – The County of Santa Cruz has recently been the target of increased vehicle theft. Some of the vehicles are being recovered by law enforcement within a few days or even hours of the theft. Usually only small items are missing from the vehicles such as cellphones, radios, and laptops. The Santa Cruz Auto Theft […]
The California Highway Patrol is offering a traffic safety program for teenage drivers and their parents. The Start Smart Program is aimed at helping future and newly licensed teenage drivers become aware of the responsibilities that accompany the privilege of being a licensed California driver. This program is designed as an educational tool for parents […]
Caltrans will unveil a new highway work zone safety campaign featuring kids of Caltrans’ very own workers displayed on nearly 60 billboards statewide asking drivers to “Be Work Zone Alert.” The message combats distracted driving in highway work zones and expands the definition of a work zone beyond “cones.” Caltrans Director Malcolm Dougherty Children of Caltrans […]