Park Fire Nears Full Containment

The #ParkFire has burned 429,603 acres and is 94% contained. Warm and dry conditions continued throughout the day. Humidity across the incident dropped to the mid-teens and low 20s. Vegetation has completely dried out and will sustain ignition. Today, crews made good progress mopping up and... Read More.

Yawn leads to collision in Quincy

CHP reports that 36-year-old Joseph Martinez of Crescent Mills found himself in the middle of a yawn while driving his car into an intersection in Quincy. The yawn caused his eyes to water leading him to unknowingly accelerate his vehicle. That’s the same time 77-year-old... Read More.

Forward Progress Halted on Veg Fire Off Highway 44

Calfire LMU and Eagle Lake RD are responding to a vegetation fire in the Hog Flat area just off of Highway 44. The fire was first reported by passing drivers just after 11 am, Thursday, August 29th. As of 11:30 per radio traffic forward progress has... Read More.

Drowsy Driver Collides with Semi in Highway 70 Traffic Backup

Quincy man falls asleep at the wheel, colliding with a semi. As major road repair work is underway along Highway 70, drivers are all too familiar with the lines of traffic ahead due to the multiple one-way traffic controls in place. Yesterday, Quincy CHP said... Read More.