Caltrans District 10 Weekly Road Report Through June 30th

Caltrans District 10 Weekly Road Report Through June 30th

Angels Camp, CA…The latest schedule of road repairs and maintenance that will affect your travels in our area and as you travel. Locally crews will be working on many of our roadways. Below is Caltrans plans for repairs and maintenance on local roads. It shows the route, county and location of the possible repairs. Weather […]

VA Health Van Clinics at Foothill Village, June 29th, 2017, 10 am – 2 pm

VA Health Van Clinics at Foothill Village, June 29th, 2017, 10 am – 2 pm

Angels Camp, CA…VA Health Van Clinics, June 29th, 2017, 10 am – 2 pm. Foothill Village 1400 Foothill Village Drive, Angels Camp, CA, 95222. VA Medical Provider, No Appointment Necessary. Local Agencies Represented: Calaveras County Mental Health Provider VA Health Care Enrollment Calaveras County Veterans Services Office Calaveras Transit Common Ground Senior Services Area 12/HICAP […]

Foot Glove Wearing Man Charged For Pinecrest Cabin Fires

Foot Glove Wearing Man Charged For Pinecrest Cabin Fires

Pinecrest, CA…Just after 1 PM yesterday afternoon, the Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Office received a call from a Pinecrest area campground. The caller reported seeing a suspicious man walking through the campground wearing gloves on his feet. Deputies arrived on scene and were told the man was last seen entering a camping trailer which did not […]

Live Fire Training off of Wards Ferry Road Starting June 28th

Live Fire Training off of Wards Ferry Road Starting June 28th

San Andreas, CA…The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) Tuolumne – Calaveras Unit will be conducting live fire training in Tuolumne County. Students from around the State will be taught the proper techniques to plan and conduct complex firing operations during wildland fire suppression. Techniques learned will be utilized during suppression efforts […]

Calaveras County Woman Arrested After Fleeing Burglary On Big Hill Road

Calaveras County Woman Arrested After Fleeing Burglary On Big Hill Road

Sonora, CA…From the Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Dept….”This morning at 9:42 AM, the Sheriff’s Office received a report of a burglary in progress at a cabin in the 16000 block of Big Hill Road in Sonora. The property manager gave the dispatcher a license plate number and said a man and woman just left the scene […]

Sonora Area Foundation Announces Record Scholarship Awards

Sonora Area Foundation Announces Record Scholarship Awards

Sonora, CA…Sonora Area Foundation announces that the 2017 scholarship season has been completed and record totals recorded. According to program manager, Lin Freer, “2017 Scholarships awarded total $371,000 with 170 awards going to 125 Tuolumne County students. This eclipses last year’s then record of $266,000 granted in 2016.” The bulk of the increase was attributed […]

Sonora Foundation Announces The Jim and Barb Gianelli Community Fund

Sonora Foundation Announces The Jim and Barb Gianelli Community Fund

Sonora, CA…Sonora Area Foundation announces that long time Sonora attorney Jim Gianelli and his wife Barb have opened a second fund at the Foundation to facilitate charitable giving for their business Gianelli & Polley, Inc. The couple has held a personal fund at the Foundation since 1999. Mr. Gianelli was a long time member and […]

Guardrail Work Continues On Hwy 108

Guardrail Work Continues On Hwy 108

Tuolumne County – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform one-way traffic control on eastbound and westbound State Route 108 (SR-108) from SR-49 to Old Wards Ferry Road for guardrail work. Crews will be working Monday, June 19, 2017, through Friday, June 23, 2017, from 9:00 p.m. until 7:00 a.m. This is part of […]

Bridge Work Continues On James E. Roberts Bridge

Bridge Work Continues On James E. Roberts Bridge

Tuolumne County – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform one-way traffic control on eastbound and westbound State Route 120 at the James E. Roberts Bridge in Tuolumne County for bridge work. The bridge will be under one-way traffic control through the project’s completion in November 2017. Motorists should expect 10 minute delays. This […]

Walk on Water with Hobie Mirage Eclipse!! Get your Standup Leg Powered SUP at SNAC!

Walk on Water with Hobie Mirage Eclipse!! Get your Standup Leg Powered SUP at SNAC!

Arnold, CA…We had the pleasure to get a Hobie Mirage Eclipse demonstration from SNAC Arnold’s Max McCormick! Enjoy your time on the water with this fast, fun, human powered watercraft. They are perfect for Fun & Fitness. They are in stock now are ready for the lake!! Stand tall on the water aboard the Mirage […]

New Fire Prevention Specialist II, Emily Kilgore

New Fire Prevention Specialist II, Emily Kilgore

San Andreas – The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit (TCU) is pleased to welcome Emily Kilgore, Fire Prevention Specialist II, to the Unit. Emily comes to TCU from the CAL FIRE Santa Clara Unit where she worked as a Communications Operator in the Emergency Command Center. Prior to coming […]

Tuolumne Sheriff’s Office Looking For Woman Who Passed Counterfeit Bill

Tuolumne Sheriff’s Office Looking For Woman Who Passed Counterfeit Bill

Sonora, CA…On Saturday, the Sheriff’s Office received information about counterfeit bills being passed at local businesses. The suspect shown below in a surveillance photo is described as a woman in her late 40’s to early 50’s, approximately 5’4″ tall, with brownish blond hair. This woman passed a counterfeit $100 bill at Starbucks and attempted to […]

Traffic Update….Roadway Flooding & Erosion Near Hwy 108 & Old Strawberry Road

Traffic Update….Roadway Flooding & Erosion Near Hwy 108 & Old Strawberry Road

Strawberry, CA…CHP is reporting and Caltrans has been notified of roadway flooding that is washing away part of the roadway near Hwy 108 & Old Strawberry Road. Be careful in the high country as the high temps and thundershowers are accelerating snow melt. Incident: 00547 Type: Roadway Flooding Location: Sr108 / Old Strawberry Rd Loc […]

Freedom From Smoking Class Begins in July

Freedom From Smoking Class Begins in July

Sonora, CA…Sonora Regional Medical Center is offering the American Lung Association’s Freedom From Smoking® course beginning July 11. Classes will meet at Pulmonary Rehabilitation, located at 19747 Greenley Road, each Tuesday from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. for seven weeks. Freedom From Smoking provides a supportive group environment where adults work through the quitting process together […]

Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Dept. Activity Logs Through June 15th

Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Dept. Activity Logs Through June 15th

Sonora, CA…The latest Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Deputies Activity Logs are enclosed… Sheriff’s Daily Report 06-15-2017 Sheriff’s Daily Report 06-14-2017 2 Sheriff’s Daily Report 06-13-2017 Sheriff’s Daily Report 06-12-2017 Sheriff’s Daily Report 06-11-2017 Sheriff’s Daily Report 06-10-2017 Sheriff’s Daily Report 06-09-2017 Sheriff’s Daily Reports 06-08-2017 Sheriff’s Daily Report 06-07-2017 Sheriff’s Daily Report 06-06-2017 Sheriff’s Daily Report […]

Tuolumne County Regional Fire Academy Graduates Eight New Firefighters

Tuolumne County Regional Fire Academy Graduates Eight New Firefighters

Sonora, CA…The Tuolumne County Fire Department is proud to announce the graduation of five TCFD Volunteer Firefighters, one Mi Wuk Sugar Pine Fire District Volunteer Firefighter and two TCFD Fire Explorers from the Tuolumne County Regional Volunteer Firefighter Academy. County Fire held a small graduation ceremony on Friday night to recognize the dedication, sacrifice and […]

Shop SNAC For Father’s Day! Thanks for shopping local!

Shop SNAC For Father’s Day!  Thanks for shopping local!

Arnold, Murphys & Sonora, CA…Nothing is better than spending time with the littles and showing ’em the most important things in life. If you’re looking for the perfect gift for Dad this Father’s Day, SNAC can help! SNAC Sonora has technical backpacking & climbing gear. SNAC Murphys has quality Men’s footwear & apparel. Come to […]

Karen Lynn Collins, 51 From Groveland Passed Away in Tragic Collision On Mono Way

Karen Lynn Collins, 51 From Groveland Passed Away in Tragic Collision On Mono Way

Sonora, CA…On June 14, 2017 at approximately 2:45 pm, a 2004 Dodge Ram pickup, driven by 72 year old William Charles Whitehouse, from Twain Harte, was traveling eastbound on Mono Way, west of El Ray Lane directly to the rear of a 2006 Honda Civic being driven by 51 year old Groveland resident, Karen Lynn […]

Traffic Update…Collision Near Mono Way & Jenness

Traffic Update…Collision Near Mono Way & Jenness

Sonora, CA…CHP is reporting a collision near Mono Way & Jenness. Tuolumne SO says their are 3 vehicles involved and CPR is in progress on one victim. Incident: 00292 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Mono Way / Jenness Rd Loc Desc: 19908 Mono Lat/Lon: 37.983096 -120.298333 Close Detail Information 3:04 PM 10 [15] 1039 61-S3 […]

Multiple Agencies Assist In Successful Arrest Of Trio In Big Rig Theft

Multiple Agencies Assist In Successful Arrest Of Trio In Big Rig Theft

Sonora, CA…The Stanislaus County Auto Theft Task Force on 06/13/17, was in the area of West Main St in Turlock when they located a 2012 Kenworth Big Rig that had been reported stolen to Oakdale PD. StanCATT conducted surveillance on the vehicle. The vehicle became mobile and started to drive through Stanislaus County. While conducting […]

Black Oak Casino Resort Partners with Sonora Area Foundation

Black Oak Casino Resort Partners with Sonora Area Foundation

Sonora, CA…Sonora Area Foundation announces the establishment of the Black Oak Casino Resort Community Fund. The fund expands the philanthropic reach of Black Oak Casino Resort by partnering with the area’s largest public charity. According to Black Oak Casino Resort CEO Ron Patel, “We are very much aware of the great work Sonora Area Foundation […]

Sonora Pass/SR-108 Now Open For The Summer…Not Yet For Ebbetts

Sonora Pass/SR-108 Now Open For The Summer…Not Yet For Ebbetts

Tuolumne County – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has removed the winter snow, cleared the debris and made the necessary repairs to open State Route 108 (SR-108) over Sonora Pass at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 13, 2017. The diligent work of Caltrans crews enabled the opening of the pass for motorists who utilize […]

El Portal Road in Yosemite National Park Remains Closed Highway 140 closed at Parkline at least through the weekend

El Portal Road in Yosemite National Park Remains Closed Highway 140 closed at Parkline at least through the weekend

Yosemite, CA…The El Portal Road and Arch Rock Entrance into Yosemite National Park remain closed due to a rockslide that occurred yesterday around Noon. Yosemite National Park staff are assessing the area and the road will remain closed at least through the weekend of June 17-18, 2017. After the assessment is complete, crews will begin […]

RCRC Hosts Inaugural Trade Services Workshop in Tuolumne County

RCRC Hosts Inaugural Trade Services Workshop in Tuolumne County

Tuolumne, CA…On Wednesday, RCRC and the Northern California Center for International Trade Development (CITD) hosted the first in a series of Regional Trade Workshops scheduled throughout the state. RCRC and CITD partnered with the Tuolumne County Economic Development Authority, and the U.S. Department of Commerce Sacramento U.S. Export Assistance Center to bring this free export […]

Yosemite Area Soupbowl Prescribed Fire Update

Yosemite Area Soupbowl Prescribed Fire Update

Yosemite, CA…Yesterday evening at 1900 hours Yosemite Fire and Aviation started ignition on the Soupbowl Prescribed Fire Unit between the South Entrance and the community of Wawona. At 2100 hours operations were shut down due to mixed rain and snow. Burn conditions were good leading up to the weather event. 5-10 acres of blackline was […]

Guardrail Work State Route 108 (SR-108) from SR-49 to Old Wards Ferry Road

Guardrail Work State Route 108 (SR-108) from SR-49 to Old Wards Ferry Road

Tuolumne County – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform one-way traffic control on eastbound and westbound State Route 108 (SR-108) from SR-49 to Old Wards Ferry Road for guardrail work. Crews will be working Sunday, June 11, 2017, through Friday, June 16, 2017, from 9:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m. This is part of […]

Sonora Pass/SR-108 To Remain Closed This Weekend! Ebbetts Pass/SR-4 To Remain Closed Into July

Sonora Pass/SR-108 To Remain Closed This Weekend! Ebbetts Pass/SR-4 To Remain Closed Into July

Arnold, CA…Sonora Pass – SR-108 SONORA in Tuolumne County due to approaching storm, Sonora Pass/SR-108 will not open today (Friday, June 9). Status will be re-assessed Saturday. Ebbetts Pass/SR-4 is scheduled to remain closed into July, due to major road damage. We just touched bases with Caltrans for a bit more information on the Ebbetts […]