4-H Youth Development Program is Open for Enrollment

4-H Youth Development Program is Open for Enrollment

Placerville, CA…We are currently holding Open Enrollment for our 4-H Youth Development Programs in Amador, Calaveras, El Dorado and Tuolumne counties. Enrollment is available all year but October 15, 2017 is the deadline to register for returning members that want to show at county fair. New members must be enrolled by December 1st, 2017 to […]

Two Suspected Drug Dealers Arrested Over the Weekend.

Two Suspected Drug Dealers Arrested Over the Weekend.

Sonora, CA…Two suspected drug dealers were booked into the Tuolumne County Jail over the weekend. Early Sunday morning, Cpl Donaldson stopped a green Nissan Xterra SUV for expired registration on Highway 108 near Washington Street in Sonora. 35-year-old Tiffany Keeslar of Modesto was driving the SUV with a suspended driver’s license. 39-year-old passenger Bridget Brennan […]

South Fork Fire Update, 3,820 Acres, 17% Contained, Wawona Evacuation Orders Remain in Effect

South Fork Fire Update, 3,820 Acres, 17% Contained, Wawona Evacuation Orders Remain in Effect

Wawona, CA…Crews made significant progress yesterday building and strengthening line on the west side of the fire above Wawona. Contingency lines were also established to the northwest leading to Turner Ridge. Firefighters now have access to the South Fork and have been inserted to extinguish spot fires that have been occurring the past few days. […]

Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Dept. Activity Logs Through August 20th

Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Dept. Activity Logs Through August 20th

Sonora, CA…The latest Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Deputies Activity Logs are enclosed… Sheriff’s Daily Report 08-20-2017 Sheriff’s Daily Report 08-19-2017 Sheriff’s Daily Reports 08-18-2017 Sheriff’s Daily Reports 08-17-2017 sheriff log 08152017 Sheriff log 08162017 Sheriff’s Daily Report 08-14-2017 Sheriff’s Daily Report 08-13-2017 Sheriff’s Daily Reports 08-12-2017 Sheriff’s Daily Report 08-11-2017 Sheriff’s Daily Report 08-10-2017 Sheriff’s Daily […]

South Fork Fire Mandatory Evacuation Order for Residents of Wawona

South Fork Fire Mandatory Evacuation Order for Residents of Wawona

Wawona, CA…Evacuation order is for all areas east of Highway 41 along Chilnualna Falls Rd. and Forest Dr. Residents and visitors must vacate by 4:00 pm today. Red Cross Shelter at Tenaya Lodge. Community meeting will be held at Tenaya Lodge at 6PM. Fire activity increased yesterday primarily due to downdraft winds from thunderstorms. The […]

Paving on State Route 108 from Via Estate/Rancho Poquitos to Draper Mine Road

Paving on State Route 108 from Via Estate/Rancho Poquitos to Draper Mine Road

Tuolumne County – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will conduct one-way traffic control on State Route 108 from Via Estate/Rancho Poquitos to Draper Mine Road for paving. Crews will be working Sunday, August 20, 2017, through Friday, August 25, 2017, from 8:00 p.m. until 5:00 a.m. Motorists should expect 15 minute delays. This work […]

Construction Continues on James E. Roberts Bridge

Construction 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 […]

Paving Near Hwy 108 & Peaceful Oak Road

Paving Near Hwy 108 & Peaceful Oak Road

Tuolumne County – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will be performing one-way traffic control on eastbound and westbound State Route 108 at Peaceful Oak Road for paving. Work will begin Sunday, August 20, 2017, through Friday, August 25, 2017, from 8:00 p.m. until 5:00 a.m. Motorists should expect 10 minute delays. Work is scheduled […]

Ramp Closure & Paving SR-108 to SR-49

Ramp Closure & Paving SR-108 to SR-49

Tuolumne County – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will close the northbound connector ramp from State Route 108 (SR-108) to SR-49 for pavement work. This closure will occur approximately 2 miles west of Lime Kiln Road/South Washington Street. Crews will be working Sunday, August 20, 2017, through Friday, August 25, 2017, from 8:00 p.m. […]

Paving on SR-49 from Chicken Ranch Road to Eastbound SR-108

Paving on SR-49 from Chicken Ranch Road to Eastbound SR-108

Tuolumne County – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform one-way traffic control on northbound and southbound State Route 49 (SR-49) from Chicken Ranch Road to eastbound SR-108 for paving operations. Work will begin Sunday, August 20, 2017, through Friday, August 25, 2017, from 8:00 p.m. until 5:00 a.m. Motorists should expect 10 minute […]

Caltrans District 10 Road Report Through August 26th

Caltrans District 10 Road Report Through August 26th

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 […]

Yosemite Area Empire Fire Update August 17th, 1,450 Acres

Yosemite Area Empire Fire Update August 17th, 1,450 Acres

Yosemite, CA…The Empire Fire is being managed for both resource and protection objectives. It is approximately 1 mile south of the Bridalveil Campground east of Alder Creek drainage and west of Bridalveil Creek drainage, burning in Red fir. Fire behavior has been actively flanking and backing with some single and group tree torching. The fire […]

Yosemite Area South Fork Fire Update, 2,407 acres Containment: 7%

Yosemite Area South Fork Fire Update, 2,407 acres Containment: 7%

Yosemite, CA…The South Fork Fire experienced minimal growth yesterday as weather conditions and high humidity levels held the fire within the western and southern containment lines. The fire continues to slowly spread to the northeast into the Yosemite Wilderness. Air resources will continue to assist the firefighting effort today as smoke levels allow. Direct line […]

Caltrans District 10 Road Report Through August 19th

Caltrans District 10 Road Report Through August 19th

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 […]

Angels Camp Man Arrested For Vehicle Theft, Assault With a Deadly Weapon & More!

Angels Camp Man Arrested For Vehicle Theft, Assault With a Deadly Weapon & More!

Jamestown, CA…On Wednesday, August 16, 2017, at approximately 3:30 am, CHP was notified by Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Office that they were in pursuit of a white Honda Sedan which was reported stolen out of Modesto. The Honda led the deputies at high speeds through Tuolumne, Sonora, and Jamestown and at one point intentionally struck a […]

17th Annual Joie de Vie Gala at Ironstone Vineyards Raises Money for Local Cancer Patients

17th Annual Joie de Vie Gala at Ironstone Vineyards Raises Money for Local Cancer Patients

Sonora, CA…Adventist Health Sonora will hold its 17th Annual Joie de Vie Gala at Ironstone Vineyards on Sunday, September 17, 2017. All proceeds from the benefit event will go to its Cancer Patient Support Fund, which assists patients with their unmet financial needs, such as transportation, groceries, utilities, rent, house cleaning and medication co-payments. This […]

Robert Bass III, Found Deceased & Recovered By Search Groups & Dive Team

Robert Bass III, Found Deceased & Recovered By Search Groups & Dive Team

Sonora, CA…Monday morning the Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue Team along with the Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Dive Team, Mobile Field Force Unit and Aero Squadron were able to safely re enter the river in search of Robert Bass III. Robert was reported to have fallen into the river below from the Tri-Dam Powerhouse on […]

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 […]

Caltrans District 10 Road Report Through August 12th

Caltrans District 10 Road Report Through August 12th

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 […]

The Big Summer Sales Event Going On Now At Sonora Ford!

The Big Summer Sales Event Going On Now At Sonora Ford!

Sonora, CA…We have a strong and committed sales staff with many years of experience satisfying our customers’ needs. Feel free to browse our inventory online, request more information about vehicles, set up a test drive or inquire about financing! If you don’t see what you are looking for, click on CarFinder, fill out the form, […]

Firearms Determined to be Cause of Detwiler Fire

Firearms Determined to be Cause of Detwiler Fire

Mariposa, CA…California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) investigators have determined the cause of the Detwiler fire. The discharge of firearms, on public lands, is responsible for sparking the fire. The specific circumstances surrounding the cause remain under investigation. Anyone with information regarding the person or persons responsible for starting the Detwiler fire […]

Detwiler Fire Relief Drop Event Going On Now!!

Detwiler Fire Relief Drop Event Going On Now!!

Jackson, CA…Mariposa Relief Drop Event – Jackson is going on now, thanks to Charles Elliott Dudley Jr. andLaughton Ranch Boarding & Training! Drop offs in Jackson at the Ranch now through Sunday, 9am – 4pm!  Volunteers to collect and deliver to their end destination are a need to!  Spread the word! **Also – Please try to bring your […]

Stanislaus National Forest Firefighters Witnessing Many Lightning Strikes, Preparing for New Fires

Stanislaus National Forest Firefighters Witnessing Many Lightning Strikes, Preparing for New Fires

Sonora, CA…High summer temperatures and atmospheric conditions are causing thunderstorms to develop in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Forest firefighters are patrolling the forest looking for lightning-caused fires. While many strikes occur on the eastern Sierra slopes, the Forest is recording a large number of strikes on the west side of the Crest. “We’ve had significant […]

Caltrans Busy Working in Tuolumne County

Caltrans Busy Working in Tuolumne County

Sonora, CA…Caltrans has a number of significant highway projects in Tuolumne County that are under way or scheduled to launch, including the State Route 120/James E. Roberts Memorial Bridge project — which is scheduled to be completed this year. Two additional projects began this summer on SR-120 (vehicle pullouts) and SR-49/SR-108 (paving) and are scheduled […]

Felicia M. Rodriguez, 23 Lost Her Life in Hwy 108 Collision Near Little Sweden

Felicia M. Rodriguez, 23 Lost Her Life in Hwy 108 Collision Near Little Sweden

Pinecrest, CA…On Wednesday, August 2, 2017, at approximately 1:25 am, 23 year old Sonora resident, Felicia M. Rodriguez, was driving a 2004 Chevrolet Silverado westbound on State Route 108 west of Bald Mountain Heliport Rd (Little Sweden) at a high rate of speed in the #2 (right) lane. Rodriguez was unable to negotiate a left […]

Fire Update…Twist Fire Holding at 180 Acres, Now 50% Contained

Fire Update…Twist Fire Holding at 180 Acres, Now 50% Contained

Jamestown, CA…Twist Fire at last report is holding at 180 acres and containment has risen to 50%. Unfortunately there was the loss of one home last night before firefighters could get the fire slowed down. Incident Information: Last Updated: July 31, 2017 1:00 pm Date/Time Started: July 30, 2017 4:28 pm Administrative Unit: CAL FIRE […]