Railtown 1897 Offers “Skeleton Starlight” Excursion Train Rides on 10/19 & 26!

Railtown 1897 Offers “Skeleton Starlight” Excursion Train Rides on 10/19 & 26!

Jamestown, CA…California State Parks, Railtown 1897 State Historic Park (SHP) and the California State Railroad Museum Foundation are thrilled to offer frightfully fun “Skeleton Starlight” excursion train rides on two Saturday evenings this fall. Pulled by a former U.S. Army diesel locomotive (currently serving on active duty while steam locomotives are undergoing heavy maintenance), the […]

30 Years Ago, on September 10th, SNAC Sonora Opened!

30 Years Ago, on September 10th, SNAC Sonora Opened!

Sonora, CA…Thirty years ago, SNAC Sonora opened with Shawn Seale, his business partner and wife Jill Seale, then business partners Tonja Peterson ard Laura Bowly. Before that Shawn was retailing from the back of his truck supplying essentials for his fellow river guides and adventurers and growing the Whitewater Kayak School called The Eddy Mart. […]

64 Year Old Modesto Man Perishes After His Vehicle Plunges Into Lake Don Pedro

64 Year Old Modesto Man Perishes After His Vehicle Plunges Into Lake Don Pedro

Don Pedro, CA…On September 11, 2024, at approximately 12:00am, 64-year-old Donald Baker from Modesto drove his 2015 Kia sedan to the Flemming Meadows boat ramp area at Lake Don Pedro. Mr. Baker backed his vehicle down an embankment towards the water line and for an unknown reason, the vehicle suddenly accelerated backwards into the water. […]

Human Remains Found in Stanislaus River Canyon

Human Remains Found in Stanislaus River Canyon

Sonora, CA…On Thursday, August 29th, 2024, at about 7:15 in the evening, TCSO received a report of human remains located by a dirt biker within the Stanislaus River Canyon near the area of Keltz Mine Road. Deputies with the assistance of TCSO Search and Rescue (SAR) utilized a side-by-side to access the area and hiked […]

LA Man Goes on Wild, Rampage Starting in Buck Meadows, Through Yosemite & Ending in Fish Camp

LA Man Goes on Wild, Rampage Starting in Buck Meadows, Through Yosemite & Ending in Fish Camp

Fish Camp, CA…LA Man Arrested after Terrorizing Trek Around Mariposa, Yosemite & Mariposa County. It all started Wednesday afternoon around 1:45pm in the Buck Meadows area of Mariposa County on Hwy 120. Anthony Mehlhaff 40 years old from Los Angeles, CA walked up to a pregnant waitress in a local restaurant. He reached out and […]

Elaine Ruth Barrett 1937 ~ 2024

Elaine Ruth Barrett 1937 ~ 2024

Sonora, CA…Elaine Ruth Barrett January 21, 1937 ~ August 12, 2024 (age 87).  Elaine Ruth Barrett, 87, passed away on August 12, 2024, in Sonora, CA. Elaine was born on January 21, 1937, in Lubbock, TX to parents Lloyd and Ruth (Matteson) Baxley. Ruth was a retired Paralegal. A Graveside service will be held at […]

Homer E. Richardson 1926 ~ 2024

Homer E. Richardson 1926 ~ 2024

Angels Camp, CA…Homer E. Richardson October 3, 1926 ~ August 10, 2024 (age 97).  Homer Ernest Richardson, 97, passed away on August 10, 2024, in Sonora, CA. Homer was born on October 03, 1926, in Stockton, MO to parents Jason and M. Marie (Taylor) Richardson. Homer was a veteran of the United States Marine Corp, […]

Beverly A. Graves 1933 ~ 2024

Beverly A. Graves 1933 ~ 2024

Soulsbyville, CA…Beverly A. Graves January 11, 1933 ~ August 10, 2024 (age 91). Beverly Ann Graves, 91, passed away on August 10, 2024, in Soulsbyville, CA. Beverly was born on January 11, 1933, in CA to parents Alfred and Leta (Cox) Thym. Beverly was a retired Post Mistress. Private family services will be held. Online […]

Fatal Hwy 120 Crash Took Life of Ceres Man

Fatal Hwy 120 Crash Took Life of Ceres Man

Jamestown, CA…On Friday, August 9, 2024, at approximately 7:25am, a 54-year-old male from Ceres was driving a 2014 Buick sedan eastbound on State Route 120, east of La Grange Road along with his passenger, 66-year-old Vicki Rasmussen of Ceres. At that same time, 67-year-old Erich Heinrichs of Turlock was driving a 2020 Hino tank truck […]

Caltrans to Begin Culvert Replacements on Hwy 49

Caltrans to Begin Culvert Replacements on Hwy 49

Tuolumne County, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is preparing to begin construction to replace 162 feet of culvert on State Route 49 between Sonora and Tuttletown. The project is scheduled to begin the week of August 26, 2024, and end in late September. It will require one-way traffic control between Flume Road and Mt. […]

New Fall Arrivals at SNAC Murphys! Shop Local Today!

New Fall Arrivals at SNAC Murphys!  Shop Local Today!

Murphys, CA…We’re transitioning in to Fall @ SNAC Murphys with new Arrivals Daily! Patagonia, Aventura, Roxy SNAC is a locally-owned, independent outdoor gear shop. We sell quality outdoor gear, clothing & footwear, offer gear rentals, and have a staff ready to help you outfit yourself for any adventure! SNAC is open seven days a week and has three […]

Pedro Fire, 7% Contained 2,727 Acres, Smoke Output Drops Significantly

Pedro Fire, 7% Contained 2,727 Acres, Smoke Output Drops Significantly

Don Pedro, CA…The Pedro Fire has now spread to 2727 acres burning in grass and brush. The fire remains 5% contained and exhibits a moderate to dangerous rate of spread. There is an active threat to structures and powerlines, prompting evacuation orders and warnings. Resources Assigned 300 Personnel 5 Helicopters 22 Engines 6 Dozers 3 […]

Stanislaus National Forest Extends Seasonal Road Closures Through June 30.

Stanislaus National Forest Extends Seasonal Road Closures Through June 30.

Sonora, CA…After a late snow year and lingering damage to Stanislaus National Forest roads, Acting Forest Supervisor Beth Martinez has issued a forest order extending the seasonal road closures for affected roads in the Mi-Wok/Summit and Calaveras Ranger Districts, effective June 11 through June 30.  “After another winter of heavy snow, especially later in the […]

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