Jamestown, CA…On Monday, June 30th, 2025, at approximately 5:25 P.M., a 63-year-old male from Modesto, CA was driving a 1996 GMC Sonoma pickup truck, southbound on State Route 49, north of Sierra Rock Rd. Meanwhile, Jan Ruff, a 70-year-old male from Sonora, CA was driving a 2012 Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck, northbound on State Route […]
Sonora, CA…The Stanislaus National Forest will enter temporary fire restrictions in high fire hazard areas beginning July 1, effective through December 31, 2025. Just this week, crews with the Stanislaus National Forest have responded to five wildfires on the forest – all were immediately suppressed with no damage to life or property. “Even in those […]
Yosemite, CA…Yosemite National Park is proud to announce the reopening of the Tuolumne Meadows Campground on August 1, following the completion of a transformative three-year, $26 million rehabilitation project funded through the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA). With upgraded infrastructure, restored natural features, and expanded accessibility, Tuolumne Meadows Campground stands ready to welcome visitors back […]
Sonora, CA…On Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at about 6:09 in the evening, TCSO dispatch began receiving calls reporting a fire in the area of Mono Way and Sanguinetti Loop Road near the Highway 108 on-ramp. Deputies, along with Sonora Police Department and fire personnel, responded to the scene. While en route, responding deputies received an […]
San Andreas, CA…CAL FIRE Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit is seeking the public’s assistance in gathering information related to recent fires in the Moccasin area. The fires of interest occurred on June 22, 2025 at approximately 6:50 PM, on westbound Highway 120 between Highway 49 and Jacksonville Road. CAL FIRE law enforcement is seeking information related to a […]
Groveland, CA…The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CALFIRE) Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit will be conducting a prescribed burning operation in the vicinity of Pine Mountain Lake (PML), on Friday, June 20 through Sunday, June 22, 2025. Units will be ignited in the PML VMP near Phelan Morgan Road and High School Road, encompassing approximately 100 […]
Sonora, CA…The demonstration in downtown Sonora concluded peacefully at 2:00 PM, and all streets have now been reopened to regular traffic. The crowd has dispersed, and it’s important to note that the event was largely incident-free, with only a few minor disagreements and traffic-related issues that were promptly addressed. I commend everyone who participated for […]
Jamestown, CA…On May 26, 2025, at approximately 10:00 PM, a CHP Officer made a traffic stop on a speeding vehicle, eastbound on SR 108, west of Green Springs Rd. While the officer was running driver’s license and license plate checks, the driver of the 2025 Nissan Rogue fled eastbound on SR 108 and the officer […]
Sonora, CA…On May 24, 2025, at approximately 8:30 PM, Boyd Fuller Palmer III, 40-years-old of Coulterville, CA, was driving a 1994 Ford Ranger, southbound on Wards Ferry Rd. south of Powell Ranch Rd in a closed section of roadway. For an unknown reason, Palmer failed to safely negotiate a curve in the roadway and allowed […]
Sonora, CA…With the publication of Forest Order STF-16-2025-09 the Stanislaus National Forest has opened additional roads closed under previous orders. For the list of roads still under closure, please see the attached Forest Order. Roads now open: STF-16-2025-09 Motor Vehicle Use Map Season Of Use Closure Extention Order (Final) Mi-Wok/Summit Ranger District Herring Creek now […]
Sonora, CA…Man Arrested, Over 2-Pounds of Suspected Fentanyl Pills Seized Following Report of Found “M30” Pills** On Monday, May 5, 2025, just before 7:30 a.m., deputies responded to a report of found “M30” narcotic pills in the area of People of the Mountain Road near Highway 108. Following an investigation, deputies identified 34-year-old Samuel Westphal […]
Sonora, CA…Adventist Health Sonora is alerting the community that the main driveway to the hospital campus will be closed from Saturday, May 24 through Monday, May 26 due to a paving project. Patients and visitors will be detoured to access the hospital via Guzzi Lane. Parking at the main hospital entrance and emergency department will […]
San Andreas, CA…As fire danger in the region increases, CAL FIRE Tuolumne -Calaveras Unit (TCU) has suspended all burn permits for outdoor, open residential burning in Zone 1 (below 3500’) within the State -Responsibility Area of Tuolumne County, Calaveras County, Eastern Stanislaus County and Eastern San Joaquin County. This suspension takes effect Wednesday, May 21, […]
Arnold, Murphys & Sonora, CA…*We will be open 10am-6pm as usual on the day of the event. Let us sell your Canoe, Kayak, or SUP! We’re looking for high-quality, well-maintained boats! Interested in consigning? Send photos and details to bill@snacattack.com We can even pick up if you’re local! Here are some guidelines about what we’re […]
Sonora, CA…In the early hours of 5/2/25, TCSO Deputies responded to a restraining order violation at a residence on Enramada Drive in La Grange. Upon arrival, they spoke with the homeowner, 58-year-old Scott Bruno, and later located the restrained person, Samantha Meckenstock, hiding in the garage. Meckenstock was taken into custody without incident. A search […]
Philadelphia, PA…Rite Aid Corporation (“Rite Aid” or the “Company”) announced that it is pursuing a strategic and value-maximizing sale process for substantially all of its assets. To facilitate this process, the Company and its subsidiaries commenced voluntary Chapter 11 proceedings in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey. During this process, Rite […]
Arnold, Murphys & Sonora, CA…Summer starts here! Join us at SNAC Arnold on Saturday, May 24th for our Memorial Day Weekend Kickoff Event—a celebration of the season, the community, and the outdoor adventures to come! What’s Happening:
BBQ lunch served up by your friends at SNAC
Raffle Prizes — don’t miss your chance to win some killer gear 
Boats Kayaks and […]
Jamestown, CA….On Tuesday, April 29th, 2025, at approximately 10:20 A.M., a 68-year-old male from Portland, Oregon was riding his 2008 Honda Interceptor motorcycle westbound on State Route 120, west of Sims Rd. at an undetermined speed. For an unknown reason, the rider failed to negotiate a left-hand curve in the roadway and the Honda went […]
Kennedy Meadows, CA…The Caltrans Long Barn maintenance crew has reached the summit of SR-108 / #SonoraPass with their Pass clearing operations. Caltrans D10 will continue snow removal operations over the summit until meeting the Caltrans District 9 Sonora Junction maintenance crew. SR-108 / Sonora Pass will remain closed to eastbound traffic at Kennedy Meadows Resort […]
Columbia, CA…California State Parks and Friends of Columbia State Historic Park invite you to step back in time and experience “Columbia Diggins 1852.” Join us from May 15 – 18 at Columbia State Historic Park for this annual living history event. Immerse yourself in the 1850s as over 100 dedicated volunteers bring history to life through clothing, food and […]
San Andreas- The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit has announced effective at 8:00 a.m. on May 1st, 2025 all hazard reduction burning will require a permit within State Responsibility Areas of Tuolumne County, Calaveras County, Eastern Stanislaus County and Eastern San Joaquin County. Burn permits must now be obtained […]
Sonora, CA…Crews with the Stanislaus National Forest’s Mi-Wok/Summit Ranger District will begin burning high-visibility piles in the Cedar Ridge area. Crews will be in the area, Monday, April 21 prepping burn units with the intention of lighting piles on Tuesday, April 22. Cedar_Ridge_Understory “We were hoping to begin broadcast burning in the area but with […]
Arnold, Murphys & Sonora, CA…To all of our amazing SNAC customers, thank you for making this winter one to remember! We’re incredibly grateful for your unfailing support – you’ve really kept the adventure alive all season long! We do have one more weekend of Spring skiing before the resort closes, and up to 40-50% off all winter apparel […]
Sonora, CA…The Columbia College Community Chorus presents its annual Spring Concert in the sanctuary of St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Sonora, with two performances the last weekend of April: Saturday, April 26, at 3:00 pm and Sunday, April 27, also at 3:00 pm. The 49-member Community Chorus, accompanied by an orchestra and Mark Seiver on […]
Kennedy Meadows, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will be relocating the State Route 108/Sonora Pass closure gate out to Kennedy Meadows as of 2:00 p.m. on Friday, April 18, 2025. The Caltrans Longbarn Maintenance Crew has continued to make good progress clearing Sonora Pass this season. During the past week maintenance crews were able […]
Arnold, Murphys & Sonora, CA…This week we were hiking in the sunshine and now we’re anticipating multiple feet of fresh snow —gotta love spring in the Sierra! As we shift into “Spring Break Season”, we’re making room for new seasonal gear, which means it’s time to save with the biggest discounts on winter equipment and […]
Groveland, CA…Taking advantage of recent precipitation and proper fuel conditions, crews on the Stanislaus National Forest’s Groveland Ranger District will begin broadcast burning operations on Monday, April 7, 2025 on the China Ridge Burn Units in the area of Hobron Hill. (See attached maps for China Ridge North). “Over the last week to week and […]
Arnold, CA…This highway information is the latest reported by Caltrans as of Tuesday, April 1st, 2025 at 10:45 AM. SR 4 [IN THE CENTRAL CALIFORNIA AREA] Is closed from the Mt Reba Turnoff to the Jct of SR 89 /Ebbetts Pass/ (Alpine Co) – For the Winter – Motorists are advised to use an alternate […]
Arnold, Murphys & Sonora, CA…This week we were hiking in the sunshine and now we’re anticipating multiple feet of fresh snow —gotta love spring in the Sierra! As we shift into “Spring Break Season”, we’re making room for new seasonal gear, which means it’s time to save with the biggest discounts on winter equipment and […]
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