BASS LAKE — As the heart of fire season ensues, and rural California is once again faced with the continued consequences of increasingly high record-breaking temperatures, seasonal droughts, and poorly managed forests, our local community is reminded of the importance of maintaining a Firewise and fire-safe environment in the home, neighborhood, and general community. Though this may often present difficulty, ...
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Woman Drives Off Highway 49 Into Ravine
MARIPOSA COUNTY–A woman drove off an embankment on Highway 49 in Mariposa County at approximately 2:00 am on Thursday morning, 7.21.2022. The accident occurred in a remote area between Mariposa and Coulterville on the Bagby Grade. A small group was doing research in a creek that runs into the Merced River near Bagby and while walking up the dry creek ...
Read More »Road Hazards Abatement Stewardship Project Beginning Soon
BASS LAKE — Work on the Madera County Roads Hazard Abatement Stewardship Project is set to begin in mid-July. Work will occur throughout the rest of 2022 as weather and conditions allow. There will be hand crews and mechanical teams working on roads near Bass Lake. Teams will begin with work on Road 420 between Road 223 and the private ...
Read More »Traffic Advisory – Mariposa County
One-way Traffic Control on State Routes 41, 49 and 140 MARIPOSA COUNTY – The California Department of Transportation (Caltans) will perform various operations next week on State Routes 41, 49 and 140 in Mariposa County next week. Work is scheduled as follows: Route 41 One-way traffic control from Fish Camp Lane to Summit Camp for utility work from 8:00 a.m. ...
Read More »Highway 41 and Victoria Lane Traffic Accident
OAKHURST–California Highway Patrol is reporting a motor vehicle accident located at Highway 41 and Victoria Lane. One vehicle is involved. An ambulance is en route, injuries are unknown at this time. One person is reportedly trapped in the vehicle. Traffic is backing up on Highway 41 in the Deadwood area according to the California Department of Transportation (Cal Trans) quick ...
Read More »Traffic Advisory: One-Way Traffic on State Routes 49 & 140
MARIPOSA COUNTY – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has scheduled additional lane closures this week on State Routes 49 and 140 in Mariposa County next week. State Route 49 One-way traffic control at Stockton Creek Bridge for paving from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Monday, July 11, 2022. One-way traffic control from Wass Road East to Hirsch Road ...
Read More »Caltrans to Conduct Slope Repair Project With SB 1 Funds
MARIPOSA COUNTY – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will conduct a slope repair project on State Route 140 near the community of Briceburg (see map below) in Mariposa County. The $4.5 million project is fully funded by Senate Bill (SB) 1, the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017. “This important SB 1 project will allow crews to perform ...
Read More »Valley Residents Encouraged to Prepare for Wildfire Smoke
MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES — The 2022 wildfire season has arrived in central California with isolated grass and wildland fires threatening to bring smoke into the San Joaquin Valley. The San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District is encouraging residents to be prepared and plan now for potential poor air quality due to wildfire smoke that might reach the Valley as we ...
Read More »CHP Officer involved in Coarsegold Accident
OAKHURST — Saturday, July 2nd, 2022 at approximately 6:30pm, a motor vehicle accident occurred in Coarsegold on Highway 41 near Road 415. Initial reports, included here in our original article, indicated that two vehicles were involved, the southbound lanes were blocked and one patient was pinned in their vehicle. Once emergency crews arrived on scene they ordered an air ambulance ...
Read More »Forest Service Announces Land Management Revision Updates
MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES — Due to recent changes in COVID-19 risk ratings for Fresno, Kern and Tulare Counties, the U. S. Forest Service has decided to transition the public meetings that were planned for July 12 in Bakersfield, and July 13 in Clovis, to virtual events. The purpose of these meetings is still to provide information about the availability of revised ...
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