Mariposa, CA…The 4,489 strong fire fighting army that has been assembled to battle this fire now has the upper hand and are working hard on putting the Detwiler in the history books. There is a long, long way to go but this does seem like an apt place to insert a Churchill quote…”Now this is […]
Mariposa, CA…Evacuation Orders were lifted in the town of Mariposa due to decreased fire activity and successful firefighting operations. Damage assessment crews have completed approximately 95% of their assessment of damaged and destroyed buildings. An inversion layer is expected to develop tonight which will help lower temperatures and raise humidity which will assist firefighting operations. […]
Yosemite, CA…Yosemite National Park remains open with all hotels, lodges, stores and campgrounds that have opened for the season are fully open and operational. All entrances to Yosemite National Park are open. Visitors can get to Yosemite Valley via Highway 140 from Mariposa, Highway 41 from Fresno, Highway 120 West from Groveland, and Highway 120 […]
Mariposa, CA…To help those impacted by the Detwiler Wildfire in Mariposa County, CA, and other California wildfires, AT&T has activated its Text-to-Donate Campaign. Wireless customers can make a $10 donation to assist those affected by texting REDCROSS to 90999 to support the American Red Cross. Customers can text up to five times for a total […]
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 […]
Sacramento, CA…The Red Cross shelter at Groveland Community Hall is now closed. Evacuees who stayed at the Groveland facility have been relocated to the Mother Lode Fairgrounds. New evacuees in the area are encouraged to go to the fairgrounds for assistance. The American Red Cross is operating the following shelter locations for residents impacted by […]
Twain Harte, CA…A unique race in the Mother Lode and beyond. This annual event is held in Twain Harte, and is brought to the community by the local Rotary Club. Take a look and see the many ways a fully functioning outhouse can take on charm and character!
Mariposa, CA…Today, fire behavior remained active. Firefighters faced high temperatures along with dry and drought stressed chaparral and grass. Steep and inaccessible terrain continue to challenge control lines. The fire encroaches on culturally and historically sensitive areas. The fire continues to threaten power lines to the S. of the incident which supply power to Yosemite […]
Sonora, CA…Types of Evacuations: In Tuolumne County there are three types of evacuation warnings. Implementation of one or the other is dependent upon the actual or potential danger to the affected population as determined by the Incident Command Staff or the Board of Supervisors. The Three Types of Evacuation are: Evacuation Advisory – Issued to […]
Sonora, CA…An evacuation advisory has been issued for the area south of Highway 120 to the county line, between Smith Station Road and the Town of Moccasin. An Evacuation advisory means there is a potential for evacuation and residents should start preparing for evacuation. An evacuation warning has been issued for the areas of Jackass […]
Mariposa, CA…The American Red Cross of the Central Valley has opened five shelter locations for residents impacted by the Detwiler Fire: 1. EV Free Church, 50443 High School Road, Oakhurst, CA 2. Sierra Vista Presbyterian Church, 39696 Hwy 41, Oakhurst, CA 3. Mountain Christian Center, 40299 Hwy 49, Oakhurst, CA 93644 4. Cesar Chavez Junior […]
Pinecrest, CA…Traffic Update….Jack Knifed Big Rig in Hwy 108 High Country, Hwy 108 Closed At Kennedy Meadows. Bishop CHP Office has let CHP Sonora know they have a jack knifed big rig in the high country and traffic needs to be held on our side at Kennedy Meadows. Please plan accordingly… Incident: 00032 Type: Traffic […]
Arnold, CA…Come to SNAC Arnold for all your outdoor needs! We rent kayaks, canoes & stand-up paddleboards and sell new kayaks & SUPs. We even have used kayaks (including Hobie) for sale through our consignment program at great prices! SNAC has gear – priced so you can spend more time using it, than paying for […]
Columbia, CA…Friends of Columbia State Historic Park will celebrate Columbia’s 72nd year as a California State Park by hosting the 22th annual Big Band Street Dance event on Main Street in Columbia on July 22, 2017 from 6:00 pm until 10:00 pm. Admission is free and 1940’s and 1950’s costumes are encouraged. At 11:00am, take […]
Sonora, CA…On Saturday morning, the Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Office received a call from a concerned citizen who reported finding opened mailboxes on Bostwick Road near Rawhide Road in Sonora. A Deputy checked the area and did not find any suspicious people or vehicles. Later in the day, a Deputy came across a blue 2005 Saturn […]
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, […]
Sonora, CA…Earlier this year, Adventist Health unveiled a new brand direction for our entire system, including an expanded mission statement with core values that support our vision of transforming the health experience, outcomes and status of our communities. Today, we are excited to announce a key milestone on our branding journey; the naming across our […]
Groveland, CA…The San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) will begin repair work on the valvehouse at Cherry Lake in the fall. Public access to the lake will be restricted from September 5th until the work has been completed. Last winter, one of the four high flow release valves experienced a mechanical failure. Additionally, another two […]
Sonora, CA…Sonora Regional Medical Center welcomes board-certified rheumatologist Anna Khananian, M.D., C.M. who holds an additional certification in Internal Medicine. As the area’s first rheumatologist in several years, her goal is to reach out to the community and help educate individuals about the multi-faceted conditions of rheumatology and the available treatments. Dr. Khananian attended McGill […]
Sonora, CA…The Fair today is situated on 25 acres, edged with lawns and bordered with a year-round creek. Two hundred trees add scenic value to this garden setting, making the fairgrounds an event destination to an estimated 274,000 visitors throughout the year. The Mother Lode Fair provides our community event programming and a facility that […]
Tuolumne County – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will be performing one-way traffic control on northbound and southbound State Route 49 from Mormon Creek Road to Rawhide Road for utility work. Work will be on Wednesday, July 12, 2017, from 6:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. Motorists should expect 10 minute delays. Alternate routes should […]
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 […]
Columbia, CA…From the Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Department: Two homes were fully engulfed by the blaze and one received minor damage. Two homes were evacuated successfully. Personnel have contacted the owner of the third mobile who was not home during the incident. All residents were out of their homes and safe. Original Post:Just after 10 PM, […]
Groveland, CA…From the Tuolumne Sheriff’s Office. “Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue teams scoured the mile radius around Carol’s home throughout the night using an area detection dog and ground teams. The dense vegetation and rough terrain were significant obstacles. The search is ongoing and will be including mutual aid search teams from surrounding agencies. […]
Columbia, CA.—Join park staff and costumed volunteers in a live reenactment and solve a historical case during the interactive History’s Mysteries event four Saturdays this summer. This year’s mystery is set in November of 1858, when Columbia Special Officer Joel McDonald is shot and killed during an “undercover” operation by two suspected robbers. These men […]
SULU SEA (July 4, 2017) U.S. Navy Aviation Machinist’s Mate 3rd Class Shawn Coville, from Sonora, Calif., cleans an F/A-18E Super Hornet from the “Blue Diamonds” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 146 in the hangar bay of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68), July 4, 2017, in the Sulu Sea. Nimitz is currently on […]
Sonora, CA…Early yesterday morning a traffic stop for expired registration was conducted on Mono Way near Cavalieri Road in Sonora. Driver, 33 year old Travis Magruder and passengers, 33 year old Levy Williams, 31 year old Stephanie Shelman and 34 year old Elizabeth Yacovetti were contacted in the vehicle. None of the occupants had identification […]
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 […]
Mokelumne Hill, CA…Allen Oxender, 65 of Sonora was riding his 2012 Harley Davidson northbound on Hwy 49 south of the county line. He was riding at an unknown speed, approaching a right curve in the roadway. He failed to safely negotiate the curve in the roadway and collided with the guardrail ejecting both he and […]
Sonora, CA…A section of Lumsden Road on Groveland Ranger District reopened today to public traffic. The road is open from Ferretti Road to Southfork Campground. Lumsden Campground and Merals Pool are open, but Southfork and Lumsden Bridge campgrounds remain closed. A landslide and failed roadbed keeps the road past Southfork closed. “Now that the road […]
