Sonora, CA…In February of 2026, the Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Office received a cybertip from the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force, in conjunction with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), for the possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM), which was originally forwarded by Amazon. The Sheriffs Office began working the […]
Jamestown, CA…Ms. Terryann Barbara VanOverloop May 2, 1973 ~ May 18, 2026 (age 53). Terryann Barbara VanOverloop, 53, passed away on May 18, 2026. Online condolences can be made at https://www.dieboldfuneral.com/. Funeral arrangements were trusted to San Andreas Memorial Chapel, 254 West St. Charles PO Box 328 San Andreas, CA 95249, (209) 754-3361. To send flowers to […]
Lake Alpine & Kennedy Meadows, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will be re-opening State Route 108 (Sonora Pass) at Kennedy Meadows and Leavitt Falls, as of 12:00 p.m. on Friday, May 29, 2026. CALAVERAS-ALPINE COUNTIES – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will be re-opening State Route 4 (Ebbetts Pass) at Lake Alpine and […]
Sonora, CA…Fire crews with the Stanislaus National Forest’s Sugar Pine Ranger District will begin prescribed fire operation, Tuesday May 26 in the Experimental Forest off Crabtree Road with an expected conclusion of operations set for May 29th. With a planned 96 acres, the RX burn is part of the Sierra Nevada Adaptive Management Experiment (AMEX). […]
Clarks Fork, CA…On May 15, 2026, at an unknown time, a 26-year-old man from Ames, IA, was riding a 2013 Suzuki motorcycle westbound on State Route 108, east of Clarks Fork Road at an undetermined rate of speed. The rider allowed the motorcycle to travel off the south shoulder of State Route 108 where it […]
Arnold, CA…The wind has paid havoc with the local power grid and over 3,500 are powerless in the Arnold area. South of the river there are also widespread power outages in Tuolumne County.
Coulterville, CA…Mrs. Twyla Jean Capurro May 4, 1990 ~ April 14, 2026 (age 35). An obituary is not available at this time for Mrs. Twyla Jean Capurro. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Mrs. Twyla Jean Capurro, please visit our […]
Angels Camp, CA…James McCutcheon May 22, 1942 ~ April 15, 2026 (age 83). James McCutcheon, born May 22, 1942, passed away on April 15, 2026. He is survived by his loving wife, Sherie McCutcheon; his daughter, Brooke McCutcheon; his stepchildren, Elam Grimes and Jennifer Joses; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; three brothers and one sister; […]
Sonora, CA…On April 29, 2026, the Sonora Police Department executed a search warrant at a residence in Sonora after receiving a cyber tip from the Sacramento Valley Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. The subsequent investigation determined that 26-year-old Phoenix Raymond Farris was associated with the online platform named in the cyber tip. A […]
Tuolumne County, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will formally reopen Sonora Pass on State Route 108 on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Our District 10 Long Barn Maintenance crew made great progress clearing Sonora Pass this season exceeding our annual goal of reopening State Route 108 prior to Memorial Day. Sonora Pass, […]
Sonora, CA…Mrs. Mary Rose Chimente December 3, 1925 ~ April 19, 2026 (age 100). Mary Chimente passed away peacefully at her son’s home with family by her side. Mary was born in Oakland, CA to Marco and Concetta Splendorio who were both first generation immigrants from Italy. Mary was the youngest and had three older […]
Knights Ferry, CA…It is with heavy hearts that we share the unexpected passing of our dear friend Twyla Capurro. Twyla was a loving mother to Bodi and Levi, a devoted fiancé to Kyle Lovelady, and a cherished daughter, friend, and family member. She was known for her contagious smile, her warm and friendly personality, and […]
Sonora, CA…Following a series of evaluations by Stanislaus National Forest Recreation Specialists, the Forest has issued Forest Order STF-16-2026-04 cleaving closed several roads in the forest’s higher elevations. Conditions will continue to be monitored on a regular basis and when applicable, roads will be opened to allow public access. A full list of closed roads […]
Mariposa County, CA…Temporary Full Closure of State Route 140 in Mariposa County. Caltrans to Begin Debris Slide Removal Work. The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has issued a temporary full closure of State Route 140 (SR-140) near Incline in Mariposa County as the result of a 100 cubic yard debris slide event. At approximately 9:00 […]
Sonora, CA…Martha Jean Rovere December 28, 1928 ~ April 7, 2026 (age 97). An obituary is not available at this time for Martha Jean Rovere. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Martha Jean Rovere, please visit our floral store.
Sonora, CA…The Central Sierra Economic Development District (CSEDD), in partnership with Mother Lode Job Training (MLJT) as a LEAF (Land, Energy, Agriculture, Forestry) Partnership event, successfully hosted the Central Sierra Biomass Business Competition on Thursday, March 26 from 2:00pm – 5:00pm at Mother Lode Job Training in Sonora, bringing together entrepreneurs and innovators working to […]
Strawberry, CA…Favorable road conditions & weather have enabled Caltrans snow removal operations to make significant progress on SR-108 this week. Our Caltrans Long Barn maintenance crew will continue working tirelessly to clear the roadway of any remaining ice or debris to safely re-open the highway out to #KennedyMeadows in the coming week(s).
Sonora, CA…Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Animal Control and Public Health are notifying residents that two skunks from separate locations within Tuolumne County have recently tested positive for rabies. Confirmed locations include: • Upper Tuolumne Road • Mid Tuolumne Road All domestic animals known to have been exposed have been identified and are currently under quarantine. Appropriate […]
Groveland, CA…An Update from the Stanislaus National Forest…”Lumsden Road update. So the Chief of the Forest Service was recently on the Stanislaus. We took the Chief to several different locations including Lumsden Road where he learned of the effort and challenges in reopening and maintaining Lumsden Road. During the presentation it was announced that Lumsden […]
Sonora, CA…On February 12, 2026, at 5:07 p.m. The Sonora Police Department received a call regarding an injury hit-and-run collision that occurred on Hospital Road near Mono Way in Sonora. Responding officers were given a description of the vehicle, and a “Be On The Lookout” was issued to our partnering agencies. During this time, the […]
Arnold, CA…As of this morning PG&E’s outage map is looking like patchwork instead of a heavy wool blanket. Yes, there are still several thousand people without power including the largest block here in Arnold which was hit the hardest of any storm cycle we remember in the last 20 years. Especially in regards to downed […]
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Sonora, CA…On February 4, 2026, at approximately 12:30 p.m., deputies received a report that 74-year-old Dan Iwata had gone for a walk from his residence in the Cedar Ridge area of Tuolumne County earlier in the morning and had not returned. Deputies began searching the surrounding areas on foot and in vehicles and could not […]
Sonora, CA…We are still actively pursuing all leads in searching for Dan and all resources remain in place during the search. A Silver Alert has been issued by the California Highway Patrol for Dan. **HAVE YOU SEEN THIS MISSING PERSON?** We are seeking the public’s help in locating 74-year-old Dan Iwata. Dan left his house […]
Columbia, CA…The Columbia Big Band will perform a special free concert on Sunday, Feb 1st at 2pm at the Columbia College Dogwood Theater featuring vocalist Alex Lucero. Alex tours and performs nationally with more than 200 performances a year. Alex has for three years in a row been named the “audience favorite” top performer in […]
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Sonora, CA…On Thursday, January 22, 2026, at approximately 1:30 p.m., TCSO Dispatch received a medical call on Powell Ranch Road involving an injured individual in difficult terrain. Due to the location of the patient, a Search and Rescue (SAR) response was required, including a low-angle rope deployment spanning nearly 1,000 feet. Because of the nature […]
Coulterville, CA…On January 21, 2026, at approximately 12:49 p.m., the CHP Sonora Area was dispatched to multiple reports of a man striking vehicles with a baseball bat on State Route 49, just south of State Route 132, in Coulterville. A Sonora CHP officer arrived on scene and later identified the suspect as 49-year-old Moises Gutierrez […]
Strawberry, CA…Local US Ski Team Member & Bear Valley Ski Team Alum Keely Cashman is heading to her second Olympics. Congratulations Keely & Good Luck! From her bio from the US Ski Team…”Keely Cashman is a 2022 Olympian and a strong skier of all disciplines, currently focused on speed with our women’s Stifel U.S. Alpine […]
Angels Camp, CA…On Thursday January 15, 2026, at approximately 11:04 at night, a deputy conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the area of Mono Way near Hillsdale Drive to investigate suspected theft after observing a man, later identified as Gideon Guy Griffin, age 37, of Angels Camp, California, check doors at a closed […]
