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YOLO COUNTY, Calif. – Caltrans is alerting motorists of an upcoming full closure of State Route 16 (SR 16) in Yolo County.
The full freeway closure location is on east- and westbound SR 16 west of Rumsey to State Route 20 (SR 20) Rumsey Canyon Bridge in Colusa County for overnight pavement work.
The closure will take place from 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5 until 5 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 6.
Caltrans urges motorists to plan, expect delays and use an alternate route.
The schedule is subject to change or be delayed due to traffic incidents, weather, availability of equipment and/or materials or other construction-related issues.
The schedule is subject to change or be delayed due to traffic incidents, availability of equipment and/or materials or other construction related issues.
Caltrans District 3 is responsible for maintaining and operating 4,385 lane miles in 11 Sacramento Valley and Northern Sierra counties.
Caltrans reminds motorists to “Be Work Zone Alert” and slow in construction zones for the safety of travelers and crews performing these improvements.
Caltrans issues construction and road condition updates on X @CaltransDist3 and on Facebook at CaltransDistrict3. For real-time traffic information, click on Caltrans’ QuickMap quickmap.dot.ca.gov/ or download the QuickMap app from the App Store or Google Play.
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- Written by: Elizabeth Larson
On Tuesday, Gov. Gavin Newsom approved the prepositioning of firefighting resources in Plumas, Nevada and Sierra counties in response to critical fire weather conditions forecasted to impact the area starting Wednesday, July 30, through Thursday, July 31.
“This proactive approach has proven to be a critical component of California’s wildfire response strategy, reducing response times and containing fires before they escalate. Residents should be prepared and listen to local authorities,” said Gov. Gavin Newsom.
A total of 14 fire engines, four water tenders and two dispatchers are prepositioned in Nevada, Sierra and Plumas counties.
Officials said these efforts ensure that resources are ready to respond quickly, minimizing the potential impact of new fires.
Tuesday’s announcement follows the recent prepositioning of resources in Nevada, Plumas and Sierra counties from July 23 to July 25 as well as Plumas and Sierra counties from July 20 to July 22.
Residents are encouraged to stay vigilant during this heightened fire weather period. The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services, or Cal OES, reminds the public to:
• Prepare a wildfire action plan, including planning evacuation routes and packing a go-bag ready with essentials.
• Sign up for local emergency alerts to stay informed about changing conditions.
• For more information on fire safety and preparedness, visit News.CalOES.ca.gov and Ready.ca.gov.
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NORTHERN CALIFORNIA — The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office on Monday released the name of a man who died following an officer-involved shooting that occurred on Saturday in the Glendale community.
The deceased has been identified as Jared Randell Nelson, 35, of Eureka.
Authorities said Nelson was pronounced deceased upon arrival at a local hospital.
Prior to the incident, Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies were in the area of the 1300 block of Glendale Drive attempting to locate Nelson, who was wanted on multiple charges.
The charges included active arrest warrants for a felon in possession of a firearm, probation violation and an out-of-county warrant.
Additionally, Nelson was reportedly involved in a prior incident involving the brandishing of a firearm.
Following a foot pursuit, Nelson discharged a .45-caliber handgun at pursuing deputies. The firearm was recovered at the scene.
In accordance with standard protocol, three Humboldt County deputies involved in the incident have been placed on paid administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation.
This remains an active investigation, and further details will be released as appropriate.
The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office encourages anyone with information regarding this incident to contact the HCSO at 707-445-7251.
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NORTH COAST, Calif. — The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office said its deputies were involved in a fatal Saturday shooting, with the Humboldt County Critical Incident Response activated to work on the investigation.
On Saturday, July 26, at approximately 8 p.m., Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the 1300 block of Glendale Avenue near Blue Lake to serve an arrest warrant on a suspect wanted for felon in possession of a firearm.
The suspect was also wanted in connection with a brandishing of a firearm incident that had occurred earlier in the day.
While deputies were staging in a private parking lot near the location, they observed the suspect walk into the roadway in front of them.
Deputies pursued the suspect on foot eastbound, where he fled into nearby bushes on the north side of the street.
The deputies surrounded the suspect and gave commands for him to surrender.
At that time, an officer-involved shooting occurred. Multiple deputies discharged their service weapons at the suspect.
Following a brief standoff, deputies approached, secured the suspect and his firearm, and immediately began rendering life-saving aid.
Emergency medical personnel arrived on scene and continued life-saving efforts. The suspect was transported by ambulance to a local hospital, where he was pronounced deceased.
The suspect’s name is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.
Per Humboldt County protocol, the County Critical Incident Response Team has been activated to investigate this incident.
The Humboldt County District Attorney’s Office will lead the investigation with the Humboldt County Sheriff’s office, with assistance from investigators representing multiple allied law enforcement agencies.
The 1300 block of Glendale was shut down for several hours while evidence technicians processed the crime scene.
The agency said this remains an active and ongoing investigation, and only limited details are available at this time.
Additional information will be released as it becomes available and as the investigation moves forward.
Anyone with information related to this incident is asked to contact the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office at 707-445-7251 or the Sheriff’s Office Crime Tip Line at 707-268-2539.
