Burglary Cases Spike In The “Bird” Streets Area Of Twain Harte

Burglary Cases Spike In The “Bird” Streets Area Of Twain Harte

Sonora, CA…Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Office has had an increase in property crime reports. Within the last 60 days, there have been 86 reported burglary cases investigated by the TCSO. During the same time period last year there were 48 reported burglary cases investigated. One of the trends discovered by the TCSO Patrol Division is that […]

Tainted Celery Leads To Chicken Salad Recall

Tainted Celery Leads To Chicken Salad Recall

Sutter Creek, CA – Taylor Farms Pacific, Inc. of Tracy, CA, is recalling food products that include celery which could potentially contain E. coli 0157:H7. The specific products, lot numbers and retailers listed on the US Food and Drug Administration website press release http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm474601.htm are being recalled out of an abundance of caution due to […]

Avery Christmas Tree Leads The Way

Avery Christmas Tree Leads The Way

Avery, CA…The Annual Avery Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony was held on the night after Thanksgiving and featured seemingly the entire population of one of our local hamlets. The Christmas Tree Committee put together another great event with Santa, cookies, baked goods, coffee & cocoa. The Saul’s were honored as local residents and then the countdown […]

The Amelia McKeen Memorial Library Dedication

The Amelia McKeen Memorial Library Dedication

Avery, CA…On Friday, November 13th The Amelia McKeen Memorial Library was dedicated and unveiled. Ms. McKeen lost a heroic battle with cancer a few weeks before the end of last school year. She instilled in her students the thrill of learning, joy in the quest for knowledge, love of reading and the example of putting […]

President Obama Speaks At Paris Climate Summit

President Obama Speaks At Paris Climate Summit

Paris, FR… PRESIDENT OBAMA: President Hollande, Mr. Secretary General, fellow leaders. We have come to Paris to show our resolve. We offer our condolences to the people of France for the barbaric attacks on this beautiful city. We stand united in solidarity not only to deliver justice to the terrorist network responsible for those attacks […]

Caltrans Crews Will Be Out & About Working On Roadways This Week

Caltrans Crews Will Be Out & About Working On Roadways This Week

Angels Camp, CA…The latest schedule of road repairs and maintenance that will affect your travels in our area and as you travel. Locally crews will be working on Hwys 12, 26, 49, 108 & 120.   4 SJ 16 16 11/30/15 12/04/15 20:01 4:01 WB Begin: State Route 4 End: Interstate 5/Crosstown Freeway Restriction: Full […]

Sonora Police Department Arrest Man Fleeing With $2,800 In Walmart Goods

Sonora Police Department Arrest Man Fleeing With $2,800 In Walmart Goods

Sonora, CA… 26 November 2015, at approx. 9:04 PM, Officers responded to Wal-Mart regarding employees detaining a burglary suspect. When officers arrived, employees related Dearld Munsee Jr., 35, a transient, had loaded over $2,800 worth of merchandise in a shopping cart, most of which were electronic items. Munsee then pushed the cart through an emergency […]

Comfy Tunics and Wraps at The Clothes Mine!

Comfy Tunics and Wraps at The Clothes Mine!

Bear Valley, CA…Just in time for the cooler temps, we’ve received several new styles of tunics and wraps that work well with our great selection of body slimming leggings. Pair them with your favorite boots, and you’ll be ready for the holidays! Stop by soon for the best selection. We’re open every day from 10am-6pm. […]

Bear Valley’s 2015-2016 Season Kicks Off This Weekend With Winterfest

Bear Valley’s 2015-2016 Season Kicks Off This Weekend With Winterfest

Bear Valley, CA….Bear Valley Cross Country started their 2015/16 season off with 17 trails that opened today. Tomorrow Bear Valley Mountain will have wheels turning for the public starting at 9am. So head on up and get the season started off. Tonight is Movie Night at 7pm in the Cathedral Lounge – Backcountry Film Festival […]

Shop Till You Drop At Copperopolis Town Square

Shop Till You Drop At Copperopolis Town Square

Copperopolis, CA…Join us for a Fabulous Day! Old Fashioned Holiday at The Square on Saturday, November 28th, 11-7pm!! Do your Holiday Shopping at our Shops as they will be having wonderful SALES! 40 Baked Goods, Home Decor, Kiddy Items and Craft Vendors! Yummy Food! Old Fashioned Carriage Rides with Santa! Get your Fresh Oregon Cut […]

Murphys to Markleeville – “The Schedule” – November 27 to December 5

Murphys to Markleeville – “The Schedule” – November 27 to December 5

Arnold, CA…“The Schedule” is published every Thursday by the Bear’s Lair and includes everything happening from Murphys to Markleeville.  For more detailed info visit The Schedule.  Please come by and pick one up or contact Bear’s Lair at info@epvc.org to have your event included in “The Schedule.”       The Schedule Murphys to Markleeville November 27 – December […]

Groveland Man Arrested For Elder Abuse

Groveland Man Arrested For Elder Abuse

On 11/24/15, a Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Deputy investigated a report of a suspected elder abuse case, which occurred earlier in the evening on 11/23/15. The deputy met with the 69 year old victim, who said she was pushed to the ground by her son. As a result of being pushed to the ground, she sustained […]

Chain Controls In Effect On Hwys 4, 88 & 108

Chain Controls In Effect On Hwys 4, 88 & 108

Arnold, CA….The latest visit by El Nino brought us some much needed precipitation in various forms. The white kind means that chain controls are in effect from 1 mile east of Arnold on Hwy 4, East of Long Barn on 108 & from Dew Drop Inn on Hwy 88. SR 4 [IN THE CENTRAL CALIFORNIA […]

Columbia Man Arrested In Death Of His Wife

Columbia Man Arrested In Death Of His Wife

Columbia, CA…Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Office Detective’s arrested Robert Presson today on charges of 187 (A) PC; homicide. It is believed Presson murdered his 58 year old wife Jeane Presson earlier in July of this year. Presson originally notified Law Enforcement that Jeane was missing on July 25th. Her husband reported that she had walked away […]

Dreaming Of A White Thanksgiving? Up To A Foot Of New Snow On The Way!

Dreaming Of A White Thanksgiving? Up To A Foot Of New Snow On The Way!

Bear Valley, CA…A Winter Storm Warning is in effect until 12pm tomorrow. Today At lower elevations…rain showers in the morning…then rain showers…snow showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. At higher elevations…snow showers in the morning…then snow showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Breezy. Highs 31 to 45 […]

Want To Remember New Names? Sleep On It

Want To Remember New Names? Sleep On It

Boston, MA…A new study by investigators at Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH) offers an additional reason to get a good night’s sleep. In a closely controlled study of fourteen participants, researchers found that they were significantly better at remembering faces and names if they were given an opportunity to sleep for up to eight hours […]

Global Coalition Will Destroy ISIL, Obama Tells Asia-Pacific Region Partners By Shannon Collins DoD News

Global Coalition Will Destroy ISIL, Obama Tells Asia-Pacific Region Partners  By Shannon Collins DoD News

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia….President Barack Obama reconfirmed U.S. and allied commitment against terrorism around the globe, including the Asia-Pacific region, during a speech today at the U.S.-Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and East Asia summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. “The Asia Pacific is absolutely critical to promoting security, prosperity and human dignity around the world,” […]

US State Department Issues Travel Warning

US State Department Issues Travel Warning

Washington, DC…The State Department alerts U.S. citizens to possible risks of travel due to increased terrorist threats. Current information suggests that ISIL (aka Da’esh), al-Qa’ida, Boko Haram, and other terrorist groups continue to plan terrorist attacks in multiple regions.  These attacks may employ a wide variety of tactics, using conventional and non-conventional weapons and targeting both […]

Caltrans Announces Winter Ebbetts Pass Closure

Caltrans Announces Winter Ebbetts Pass Closure

Alpine County – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has closed State Route 4 (SR-4) for the winter as of Sunday, November 22, 2015. The recent storms, and accumulation of snow, make the seasonal closure necessary for the safety of motorists and Caltrans crews. The weather conditions on the pass and subsequent road conditions are […]

Home Burglary, Vehicle Stolen & Crashed Into Patrol Vehicles, Suspect Arrested

Home Burglary, Vehicle Stolen & Crashed Into Patrol Vehicles, Suspect Arrested

Columbia, CA…On 11/23/2015 in the early morning hours, a homeowner in Columbia reported that he was asleep in his home when he heard a noise downstairs. Upon checking on the noise, he discovered someone was inside attempting to burglarize the residence. The homeowner contacted the Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Office and deputies responded to the scene. […]

Butte Fire Residents May Qualify for Property Tax Relief

Butte Fire Residents May Qualify for Property Tax Relief

San Andreas, CA…Property owners whose property was damaged or destroyed in the Butte Fire may qualify for property tax relief. The amount of damage must exceed $10,000 and applications for reassessment must be filed in writing within one year. Qualified owners obtain tax relief two ways. First, this year’s taxes will be reduced based on […]

Today Is The Deadline For FEMA & SBA Butte Fire Applications

Today Is The Deadline For FEMA & SBA Butte Fire Applications

San Andreas, CA…Calaveras County residents who have been affected by the Butte Fire may register for assistance with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and submit an initial SBA online loan application no later than November 23…  BY CALLING 1-800-621-3362 (TTY: 1-800-462-7585, 711 or VRS: 1-800-621-3362)  BY REGISTERING ONLINE at www.DisasterAssistance.gov  BY […]

EPHA to Honor Bear Valley Ski Patrol, Peter Hayes and the NDF at Annual Event in December

EPHA to Honor Bear Valley Ski Patrol, Peter Hayes and the NDF at Annual Event in December

Bear Valley, CA…The Ebbetts Pass Historical Association (EPHA) has announced plans for their annual presentation, WinterSports History Night, scheduled on December 12, 2015. This year’s program will feature retrospectives on the Nickolay Dodov Foundation, former Bear Valley professional ski patroller and photographer Peter Hayes and the Bear Valley Chapter of the National Ski Patrol System.. […]

President’s Weekly Address: In the Face of Terror, We Stand as One

President’s Weekly Address: In the Face of Terror, We Stand as One

Washington, DC…. Good morning everyone. This past week we’ve seen the best and the worst of humanity. The heinous terrorist attacks in Paris and Beirut, in Iraq and Nigeria. They showed us once again the depths of the terrorist’s depravity. And at the same time we saw the world come together in solidarity. Parisians opening […]