Senator Gaines Slams Governor Brown's Gas Tax Signing
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/30/2017 10:11 PM
Sacramento, CA...Senator Ted Gaines (R-El Dorado) today issued the following statement regarding Governor Brown’s signing of Senate Bill 1, the transportation proposal recently passed by the legislature that imposes $52 billion in permanent new gas taxes and user fees on motorists. “Governor Brown didn’t just sign a bill today, he launched an assault against every business and family in the state. If he thinks that the people are going to lay down and take this without a fight he’s gravely mistaken.
Caltrans District 10 Weekly Road Report Through May 6th
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/27/2017 11:34 PM
Angels Camp, CA...The latest schedule of road repairs and maintenance that will affect your travels in our area and as you travel. Locally crews will be working on many of our roadways. Below is Caltrans plans for repairs and maintenance on local roads. It shows the route, county and location of the possible repairs. Weather and other factors can alter their schedule.
It's Time for Bright Colors and Bold Prints From The Clothes Mine!
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/27/2017 11:43 PM
Angels Camp & Sutter Creek, CA...Are you ready to be cheered up with new spring styles? Stop by and see what we've received at The Clothes Mine! We also have great fitting shorts and capris, up to a size 16. We're located in the Angels Towne Center next to the Angels Camp Medical Clinic and are open Mondays-Saturdays, 10am-6pm. Stop by, or give us a call at 209.890.7532. We look forward to seeing you!
Minor Injuries In Collision On SR-16 When River Pines Man Turned In Front Of Plymouth Woman
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/25/2017 10:59 AM
Drytown, CA...A 45 year old River Pines man was driving his 92 Honda westbound on SR-16. His vehicle was having mechanical problems. He decided to make a u-turn. He turned his vehicle onto the shoulder and then made an immediate u-turn, directly into the path of that was following his vehicle. He failed to observe the vehicle following him from the rear.
Caltrans Used 20lbs Of Explosives To Blast Debris On State Route 26
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/25/2017 02:20 PM
West Point, CA...In this News Flash, Caltrans takes us on location as emergency maintenance contractors perform a controlled explosion to remove potentially hazardous rocks and debris while repairing State Route 26 (SR-26) near the Amador/Calaveras County line. On February 10, 2017, a roadside slip-out occurred on SR-26, followed by a rockslide on February 11, 2017, less than three miles apart. SR-26 was immediately closed in both directions as crews began to assess the damage and begin repair efforts. While addressing these two slides, workers discovered a small sinkhole located between the two slide sites, leading to the replacement of a culvert pipe approximately 40 feet below the surface.
Traffic Update....Ford vs Honda & Honda On Fire Near Hwys 16 & 124
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/24/2017 07:41 AM
Drytown, CA..(Update...Multiple injuries and lanes are blocked).CHP is reporting a collision with possible injuries where a Ford sedan and a Honda civic have collided. It has been reported that there is now fire involved as well. Please use caution in the area....
Pavement Repair On Hwy 88 From Kit Carson Lodge To Kirkwood
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/24/2017 08:48 AM
Amador County – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will be performing one-way traffic control on eastbound and westbound State Route 88 from Kit Carson Lodge to the Amador/Alpine County line for pavement repair. Work will begin Monday, April 24, 2017, through Friday, April 28, 2017, from 7:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. Motorists should expect 10-minute delays. Alternate routes should be taken whenever possible.
Major Injuries To Valley Springs Man & Stockton Woman In Sunday's SR-88 Collision
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/24/2017 09:28 AM
Ione, CA...A 36 year old Valley Springs man was driving his 2006 Toyota westbound on SR-88, east of Eggiman Lane at an unknown speed. A 26 year old Stockton woman was driving her 2010 Chevy eastbound on SR-88, east of Eggiman Lane at approximately 55mph, to the west of the Toyota. For an unknown reason, the Valley Springs man drove his Toyota onto the north gravel shoulder and lost control. The Toyota skidded across SR-88 traffic lanes and into the Chevy's path. The Stockton woman attempted to brake and swerve the Chevy to the south shoulder but was unable to avoid the collision.
