Tuolumne, CA…The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) will conduct a prescribed burn operation on the Mt. Havalia Vegetation Management Program (VMP) site in Tuolumne County, adjacent to the community of Tuolumne. Smoke from the project will be visible from Tuolumne and surrounding areas. The goal of the prescribed burn is to […]
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Sonora, CA…We are seeking the public’s help in locating missing person, 24-year-old Justin Taylor. Taylor was last seen in the Sonora area the evening of May 12th, 2023. Taylor is described as a white male adult, with brown hair, brown eyes, approximately 5’8″ and 150 lbs. Taylor was last seen wearing a white t-shirt, khaki […]
Pinecrest, CA…If conditions permit, prescribed burning operations will occur along the Crabtree Road between Cold Springs and Pinecrest for the next three days (June 21st- June 23rd). Crabtree Road will be closed from Highway 108 to the intersection of Forest Road 4N11/4N26 to protect the safety of firefighters and the public during prescribed burn operations. […]
Lake Don Pedro, CA…On Friday June 16th at about 12:30 in the afternoon, deputies responded to Don Pedro Lake, near South Bay and Rogers Creek for a report of a man who was last seen swimming in the water and was missing. TCSO deputies and Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office boat patrol deputies utilized a Remotely […]
San Andreas, CA…The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CALFIRE) Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit will be conducting a prescribed burning operation on the Pine Mountain Lake (PML) Vegetation Management Program (VMP) site, on Thursday, June 22, 2023. This project is located north of Ferretti Road between Tioga High School and Boitano Road. Burning operations will be […]
Sonora, CA…Taking advantage of favorable weather conditions and availability of resources, crews with the Stanislaus National Forest will begin prescribed fire operations in the Experimental Forest, approximately two miles southeast of the Pinecrest area. Operations are set to begin within the next week and crews will look to burn approximately 44 acres. The prescribed burn […]
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Sonora, CA…We are seeking the public’s help in locating 25-year-old Alyssa Hoyopatubbi. Hoyopatubbi currently has a warrant for her arrest for crimes including robbery, kidnapping, carjacking and vehicle theft. Anyone who has seen or knows the whereabouts of Hoyopatubbi is urged to contact the Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Office at 209-533-5815. **Original** **One Arrest Made from […]
Columbia, CA…Columbia Fire Protection District, City of Sonora, Tuolumne City Fire, Mi Wuk/Sugar Pine Fire Protection District, and the Fire Agencies for the Sovereign Tribal Nations of the Tuolumne Band of Me-Wuk and Chicken Ranch Band of Mi-Wuk were successful in a regional AFG Assistance to Firefighters Grant in the amount of $710,880 to purchase […]
Sonora, CA…Looking to expand their prescribed fire goals for the spring season, fire managers with the Summit/Mi-Wok Ranger District will look to burn more than 300 acres in the South Fork area, approximately one mile northeast of the town of Sugar Pine. Assuming weather conditions are favorable, crew will begin ignitions June 19 and will […]
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Tuolumne County, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) formally opened Sonora Pass on State Route 108 today at 1:30 p.m. after two months of work. Sonora Pass, at 9,624 feet of elevation, is the second highest point on the state highway system maintained by Caltrans. District 10 crews began working to open the pass on […]
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Sonora, CA…We can’t say it enough, be extremely cautious around waterways in Tuolumne County. The rivers are flowing fast, high and the water is cold. These unsafe river conditions will continue well into the summer due to the unprecedented snowfall we received over the winter. On Saturday, June 3rd, 2023, Tuolumne County Sheriff Search and […]
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Twain Harte, CA…Due to the passing of our beloved campground manager Frank Gonzalez, this year is likely the last festival to happen at the River Ranch Campground. We will celebrate 24 years of memories and enjoy 2 Days and Nights of Live Music, Camping, Vendors, Swimming, Dancers and more for All Ages. Live Music by […]
Sonora, CA…The Tuolumne Sheriff’s Dept. is seeking the public’s help in locating missing juveniles, 15-year-old Owen Anthony Shepherd (See photo driving cart) and 16-year-old Preston Lawrence Mueller (See truck photo). Owen and Preston were last seen yesterday evening and are believed to have left around 3:00 in the morning driving a lifted 2008 black dodge […]
Strawberry, CA…May 31, 2023, 12:38 p.m. Update Strawberry RX Prescribed Burn: We continue burning in Unit 18 today. We have Engines strategically placed along Highway 108. If you can avoid traveling on 108 above Strawberry, it would be best for the Firefighters to be able complete the burn in this area. If you need to […]
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Strawberry, CA…May 30, 2023 – Fire managers have made good progress on the Strawberry Prescribed Fire having burned nearly 500 acres as of May 30. Motorists driving along the Highway 108 corridor may notice fire and smoke along the roadway as well as fire apparatus beginning Wednesday, June 1 and continuing June 9. Motorists are […]
Jamestown, CA…On May 28, 2023, at approximately 5:06 PM, a 40-year-old resident was driving a 2009 GMC Yukon traveling southbound on State Route 49/108 approaching the roundabout at People of the Mountain Road, at a high rate of speed. At this time, 43-year-old resident, Timothy Perez was driving a 2019 Nissan Rogue, traveling northbound on […]
Sonora, CA…May 30, 2023 – Fire managers from both the Calaveras and Groveland Ranger District will begin prescribed burn operations on their respective districts within the next week. On the Groveland District, fire crews will tip-torch on the Bear Mountain burn units, a continuation of work done during the fall 2022 season. All told, crews […]
Yosemite, CA…We are pleased to announce that Big Oak Flat Road (continuation of Highway 120 into Yosemite from the west) will reopen with delays on Saturday, June 10, barring any unforeseen complications or weather delays. Thanks to the Federal Highway Administration and the contractor, who are working seven days per week to open the road […]
Pine Grove, CA…We are seeking the publics help in locating 70 year old Kevin Rodman of Pine Grove. Kevin was reported as missing to Amador County Sheriff’s Office on Friday 5-19-2023. Earlier today, Friday 5-26-2023 Kevins vehicle was located in Tuolumne county near the Kennedy Meadows Trailhead. Our Search and Rescue Team is currently out […]
Sonora, CA…Yesterday afternoon Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Office Detectives received a tip from a community member providing information about a possible sighting of Sabrina Starkweather in the Stockton area. The community member provided the information after seeing our post from Wednesday May 24th requesting the public’s assistance in locating Starkweather. TCSO Detectives conducted further investigation into […]
Strawberry, CA…Evaluation of weather and resource availability supports the continuation of the Stanislaus National Forest Prescribed burn today. More than eighty acres of the project area were treated with fire, building forest resiliency while reducing the risk of catastrophic wildfires to communities and the critical infrastructure supporting them. The project will continue through the month […]
Tuolumne, CA… 2023 Westside Tribute Band Brew Fest Saturday, May 20th, 2023 2:00-6:00 PM! The 6th annual Westside Tribute Band Brew Fest kicks off on May 20th at the Westside Pavilion in Tuolumne. The Festival includes live music from top-notch tribute artists (to be announced soon!). Brew tasters will be able to choose from more […]
Columbia, CA…Columbia State Historic Park and Friends of Columbia invite the public May 18-21, to explore “Diggins Tent Town 1852”, a recreation of an 1850s mining camp. At this annual living history event, visitors have the opportunity to experience the Gold Rush come to life. Over 150 costumed volunteers will help to recreate life in […]
Sonora, CA….On May 11, 2023, at approximately 5:08 pm, a 39-year-old Angels Camp resident was driving a 2019 Kia Optima westbound on Highway 108, west of Draper Mine Road and slowing to make a left turn onto a private driveway. At this time, 30-year-old Sonora resident, Samuel Luce, was driving a 2015 Ford F-350 eastbound […]
