Sonora, CA…Mr. Scott Jack Cunningham July 7, 1954 ~ July 23, 2026 (age 72). Scott Jack Cunningham, 72, passed away on July 23, 2026. Online condolences can be made at https://www.dieboldfuneral.com/. Funeral arrangements were trusted to Angels Memorial Chapel, 1071 S Main Street PO Box 944 Angels Camp, CA 95222, (209) 736-4552. To send flowers to the […]
Sonora, CA…Mr. Scott Jack Cunningham July 7, 1954 ~ July 23, 2026 (age 72). Scott Jack Cunningham, 72, passed away on July 23, 2026. Online condolences can be made at https://www.dieboldfuneral.com/. Funeral arrangements were trusted to Angels Memorial Chapel, 1071 S Main Street PO Box 944 Angels Camp, CA 95222, (209) 736-4552. To send flowers […]
Sonora, CA…Moving swiftly to support local and state response efforts to the Dove Fire, Governor Gavin Newsom announced Sunday that California has secured a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to bolster the response to the Dove Fire burning in Tuolumne County. California is working side-by-side with our local […]
Sonora, CA…CAL FIRE Law Enforcement Officers arrested 30-year-old Jacob Williams Hoskins on Sunday, July 26, 2026, in Tuolumne County. Through an extensive investigation, Hoskins, of Sonora, was identified as the suspect responsible for causing the Dove Fire on July 26, 2026. The Dove Fire occurred in the greater downtown area of Sonora in Tuolumne County. […]
Dardanelle, CA…(On Hwy 108 this morning)..This driver ignored numerous signs and warnings because his GPS said it was okay to take this route. Visit https://dot.ca.gov/…/legal-truck-access/truck-network-map for a list of approved legal access routes for trucks and trailers.
Sonora, CA…Join Us for Cone With a Cop. The Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Office is delighted to join McDonald’s for Cone With a Cop on Friday, July 10, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at McDonald’s, 1261 Mono Way in Sonora. Come beat the heat, enjoy a cone, and spend some time getting to know […]
Sonora, CA…UPDATE (11:50 am): Boling has been taken into custody by TCSO and California State Parks in Columbia. We want to thank the public for all their tips and information regarding Boling’s whereabouts. We will be releasing more information at a later time. *** WANTED FOR HOMICIDE *** The Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Office is asking […]
Sonora, CA…The Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating a Homicide at a residence in the 17900 block of Lime Kiln Road in Sonora. We have closed Lime Kiln Road at Jacobs Road while we investigate this incident. We ask that you please avoid the area as this is an active investigation. The suspect fled […]
San Andreas, CA…CAL FIRE Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit would like to remind everyone that within the counties of Tuolumne and Calaveras fireworks rules and regulations differ. In Tuolumne County, ALL fireworks are prohibited, including safe and sane fireworks. In Calaveras County, with the exception of the Ebbetts Pass Fire Protection District, Safe and Sane fireworks are allowed. […]
Sonora, CA…To our friends in this great community, it is time to rally around this family in need. The Radovich family received the news that their nine year old son, Clayton, was diagnosed with Lymphoma, which progressed and spread into T-Cell Lymphoblastic Leukemia. The future includes treatments, hospital stays and a magnitude of unforeseen obstacles […]
Sonora, CA…On 06/20/26, the Modesto Police Department made the Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Office aware of allegations involving a Modesto Police Department Officer related to an off-duty domestic violence incident that occurred in Tuolumne County in March 2026. Upon receiving the information from the Modesto Police Department, the Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Office initiated an independent criminal […]
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 […]
