MARIPOSA COUNTY – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will conduct the following one-way traffic control next week on State Route-49 (SR-49) and SR-140 for maintenance and construction operations. Work is scheduled as follows: STATE ROUTE 49 • One-way traffic control from Bear Valley Point to French Camp Road for utility work on Wednesday, May 29, 2024. The work will ...

SACRAMENTO – As Memorial Day weekend approaches and Californians gear up for summer festivities, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) is implementing a statewide traffic enforcement effort to help everyone reach their destination safely. Last year over the holiday weekend, 46 people lost their lives in crashes throughout California. Beginning at 6:01 p.m. on Friday, May 24, the CHP is initiating a ...

MARIPOSA COUNTY – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will conduct the following one-way traffic control next week on State Route 140 (SR 140), State Route 132 (SR 132), and State Route 49 (SR 49) for maintenance and construction operations. Work is scheduled as follows: STATE ROUTE 49 • One-way traffic control from Stumpfield Mountain Road to Tiptop-Usona Road for ...

COARSEGOLD–California Highway Patrol is reporting a traffic collision has taken place on Highway 41 and McAllister Road. An ambulance and tow truck are en route. There is some lane blockage as well. Please avoid the area if possible. We will update this article when more information is available. Update 12:55pm This incident has been updated to no injuries being reported ...

UPDATE FOR THE WEEK OF MAY 12TH The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), along with Cal Valley Construction, announces that starting the night of Sunday, May 12th, the traffic signals at the intersection of State Route (SR) 41 with Avenue 15 and with SR 145, in Madera County, will be flashing red during overnight hours (8:00 PM to 6:00 AM). ...

MARIPOSA COUNTY – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will conduct the following one-way traffic control next week on State Route-140 (SR-140) for maintenance and construction operations. The work schedule is as follows: STATE ROUTE 140 • One-way traffic control from Mariposa Creek to State Route 49 South for work beginning Monday, May 13. The work will take place through ...

OAKHURST–More motorcyclists will be on the roads as spring weather welcomes the riding season, and this May, during Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, all motorists are urged to take an extra look — double check your blind spots — before turning or changing lanes, because that extra second could save a life. Here are some tips for sharing our roads with ...

FRESNO— Residents of the Central Valley are facing an above-normal wildfire season as the climate crisis threatens to upend more communities. The best defense during an emergency is to be prepared. The American Red Cross Central Valley Chapter advises everyone to get ready now. The number of billion-dollar disasters in the U.S. has increased by 85% in just the last ...

MARIPOSA COUNTY – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will conduct the following one-way traffic control next week on State Route-140 (SR-140) for maintenance and construction operations. Work is scheduled as follows: STATE ROUTE 140 • One-way traffic control at Fourth Street for sign work on Monday, May 6, 2024. The work will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 3:15 ...

MARIPOSA COUNTY – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will conduct the following one-way traffic control next week on State Route-49 (SR-49) and SR-140 for maintenance and construction operations. Work is scheduled as follows: STATE ROUTE 49 • One-way traffic control at Joe Howard Road for utility work beginning Saturday, April 27. Work will continue through Sunday, April 28, 2024, ...