MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES–The National Weather Service Hanford Office is predicting that a series of cold storm systems will continue to bring winter weather impacts to the foothill and mountain communities across our area. These storms are expected to include blizzard like conditions in the higher elevations of Yosemite National Park and the Sierra Nevada Mountains and snow levels down to 500 ...

MARIPOSA COUNTY— The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) continues to make progress in clearing a rockslide that occurred on Sunday, January 15, 2023, temporarily closing State Route 140 near Briceburg in Mariposa County. One-way traffic control currently is in place 24 hours a day through the area. There is no limit to vehicle type. Motorists are advised to expect delays. ...

MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES–This past weekend’s storm wreaked havoc on our mountain communities in more ways than one. Although we definitely needed the rain and snow, what we didn’t need was the flooding and damage that came with it. Flooding, landslides, trees down, power outages, and more occurred mostly on Saturday, News Year’s Eve when an atmospheric river storm moved through our ...

MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES–Check below for road conditions including traffic collisions, closures and hazards, school closures, power outages and other emergencies as they happen. We will continue to update this article throughout the storm – stay safe!   There is a power outage affecting approximately 2200 people in Mariposa County from Ponderosa Basin to Bootjack to the Lushmeadows area. Estimated time of ...

O’NEALS—The California Highway Patrol is reporting a traffic collision has occurred on Highway 41 near  Road 406. Traffic is being substantially affected.  A vehicle has overturned. Injuries are being reported and lane blockage. Please avoid the the area if possible. We will update this article when new information is available. UPDATE 6:25pm One way traffic control is in place UPDATE ...

COARSEGOLD—The California Highway Patrol is reporting that a traffic collision has taken place on Highway 41 near Yosemite Springs Parkway. Two vehicles are involved and the Northbound lanes of the highway are affected. Traffic delays are occurring. Injuries are unknown at this time however an ambulance is enroute. Please avoid the area if possible. We will update this article when ...

STOCKTON—The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) wants to remind motorists to be prepared for heavy winter storms in the valley, foothills, and mountains beginning today into this weekend. According to the National Weather Service, moderate snow is forecast above 3,500 feet today (December 8) into early Friday. A stronger system is expected to bring Valley rain, heavy mountain snow, and ...

AHWAHNEE–The California Highway Patrol (CHP) is reporting a motor vehicle accident has occurred on Highway 49 near Sunrise Road. A single vehicle has gone off the road, rolled and landed on it’s side. An ambulance and tow truck are enroute. Injuries are unknown at this time. Please use caution in the area. We will update this article when more information ...

COARSEGOLD–The California Highway Patrol is currently reporting two motor vehicle accidents have occurred on Highway 41 in the Coarsegold area. One accident is near Road 207 and involves 3 vehicles. An ambulance is enroute and there is some lane blockage. The other  accident involves 2 vehicles near Road 415. Again, an ambulance is enroute and there is lane blockage. Injuries ...

COARSEGOLD –The California Highway Patrol is reporting a motor vehicle accident that has occurred on Highway 41 near Cavin Road. Two vehicles are involved and there is an ambulance en route. This is a head-on collision and some lane blockage exists. Please avoid the area if possible. We will update this article as more information is available.   Update 12:45pm The ...