Sonora, CA…On Wednesday, January 18th, just after 630 a.m., Officer Memmer was traveling eastbound on Stockton Road when he noticed 30-year-old Levi Elden Coon walking on the roadway edge. Officer Memmer was aware of outstanding warrants for Coon’s arrest and stopped to contact him. As Officer Memmer exited his patrol car, Coon took off running […]
Sonora, CA…On Tuesday, January 17th, just before 630 p.m., the Sonora Police Department arrested 28-year-old Steven William Gentis of Twain Harte for Criminal Threats. Sonora Police Officers had taken a report alleging that Gentis threatened to return to the hospital emergency room on a specific date with a gun. Other comments were made by Gentis […]
Sonora, CA…Sonora Regional Medical Center has several new initiatives under way, thanks to a new advisory panel which was assembled in 2016. The Patient and Family Advisory Council is made up of 10 community members who have experienced the Medical Center’s hospital, clinics, or other facilities first hand within the last year. They meet quarterly […]
Sonora, CA…Just prior to noon on Saturday, January 14th, the Sonora Police Department was called to the Grocery Outlet market for a report of a shoplifter. When Officer Bowly arrived, he was directed to a female, later identified as 30-year-old Stephany Marie Shelman of Sonora. Shelman initially provided Officer Bowly with a false name and […]
Sonora, CA…On Saturday morning just before 9:30 AM, Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to a physical fight on Highway 108 near Woods Way. Jesse Newton, a suspect in a stolen vehicle reported to CHP that morning, was located by the owner of the vehicle. The victim and his friend caught up with Newton who was walking […]
Pinecrest, CA…On Sunday evening around 5 PM, The Sheriff’s Office received a report of a road rage incident that occurred at Dodge Ridge. A man later identified as a36 year old Turlock, threatened to kill the victim and pointed what the victim believed was a firearm at the him. The road in the area was […]
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Tuolumne County, CA… The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will close eastbound and westbound State Route 120 at the James E. Roberts Bridge in Tuolumne County for bridge work. Access to the bridge is prohibited Sunday, January 15, 2017, through Friday, January 20, 2017, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 a.m. Detours are in place and […]
Sonora, CA… Tuolumne County Sheriff’s logs for January 12th are enclosed: TUOLUMNE COUNTY SHERIFF MEDIA BULLETIN Thursday, January 12, 2017 00:34 PHYSICAL DISPUTE 1701120002 Occurred on Hwy 49, Sonora. Male put his hands on her for the second time..now resp on 10-21. . Disposition: Log Note. 02:55 CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL 1701120005 Occurred at French Flat […]
Yosemite National Park, CA…As California’s stormy week unfolds, the dramatic impact in Yosemite National Park can be seen on Yosemite Conservancy’s webcams with massive waterfall flows, snowcapped High Sierra peaks and Yosemite Valley cloaked in a glistening winter coat. The webcams are at http:// www.yosemiteconservancy.org. “The raw power, beauty and magnificence of nature in Yosemite […]
Arnold, Murphys & Sonora, CA…Ever since we opened our first store in Downtown Sonora, our goal has been the same. To provide our customers with high quality, innovative outdoor products, priced so you can spend more time using your gear than paying for it. At SNAC, you’ll find affordable clothing and gear to outfit yourself […]
Sonora, CA… Tuolumne County Sheriff’s logs for January 11th are enclosed: TUOLUMNE COUNTY SHERIFF MEDIA BULLETIN Wednesday, January 11, 2017 00:00 Calls Transferred to CDF (Public Service Request) Request) 1701110001 Occurred at Shell Rd/Rawhide Rd, Jamestown. Rpts power lines down on Shell Rd about 1/4 off Rawhide Rd. //Cal Fire & CHP advised. . Disposition: […]
Sonora, CA…On Wednesday evening, Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Narcotics Agents and Patrol Deputies went to an address located in the 19000 block of Sunny Circle in Sonora to investigate a possible stolen vehicle parked in front of the residence. Deputies made contact with 26 year old Richard Eugene Lowe Jr. at the home. A records check […]
Twain Harte, CA…Monday morning just before 5 AM, a man entered the 7-11 store in Twain Harte during normal business hours and stole $125 worth of CA Lottery scratchers. The suspect is a white male, between 35-45 years old, heavy set with a shaved head, a dark goatee, wearing a black t- shirt, blue jeans, […]
Sonora, CA…Two people are in custody after a home invasion yesterday at a residence on Four Wheel Drive Sonora in the Big Hill area. Tuesday morning at about 6:30 AM, a resident on Quail Mine Road called the Sheriff’s Office and reported a woman was at his door yelling that she had been beat up […]
Sonora, CA…Hospice of the Sierra is offering a new volunteer orientation and training session for those who may be interested in serving patients and families receiving hospice care. The orientation will be held Thursday, February 9, from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m., at Hospice of the Sierra, 20100 Cedar Road North in Sonora. Volunteers will explore […]
Sonora, CA… Tuolumne County Sheriff’s logs for January 9th are enclosed: TUOLUMNE COUNTY SHERIFF MEDIA BULLETIN Monday, January 9, 2017 00:12 PATROL CHECK 1701090002 Occurred on Seventh St, Jamestown. Rpts that she recently rented the house at the above address and is still moving things out of her other house. Rp believes that there are […]
Groveland, CA…On Monday morning just before 4:30 AM, the Sheriff’s Office received a call from an anonymous person reporting there was a naked female walking around in the rain with a small child, in the area of the swimming pool at Pine Mountain Lake in Groveland. When Deputies arrived on scene they found 34 year […]
Sonora, CA…January 10, 2017 – Happy New Year! A new year brings hope and the desire to do something new, to make a difference, and to reach out to others. Consider volunteering with the Mother Lode Office of Catholic Charities! Take the opportunity to strengthen our community, encourage self-advocacy, and improve the lives of others. […]
Yosemite, CA…Yosemite Valley will reopen for day-use visitors tomorrow morning, January 10, 2017 at 8:00 a.m. There is no access to Yosemite Valley via the El Portal Road (Highway 140) due to a rockfall that occurred early this morning. There is no estimated day or time for the road to reopen. The Hetch Hetchy Road […]
Sonora, CA…Chocolate Lovers’ Hoedown will be held at the Mother Lode Fairgrounds in Sonora, Saturday, Feb. 4, 6 -9 pm. Chocolate-themed buffet dinner by Chef Dave Cooks!, community dance called by Rachel Phillips. Chocolate goodies to take home for Valentine’s Day will be available in a live auction. Tickets, $35 at The Mountain Bookshop and […]
Sonora, CA… Tuolumne County Sheriff’s logs for January 6th are enclosed: TUOLUMNE COUNTY SHERIFF MEDIA BULLETIN Friday, January 6, 2017 00:06 TRAFFIC STOP 1701060001 Officer initiated activity at 7-11, Joaquin Gully, Twain Harte. . Disposition: Crime Prevention, Patrol Check. 00:31 THEFT – ALL 1701060002 Occurred at The Alano Club on Village Dr. , Sonora. Rpts […]
Arnold, CA…In the past couple of hours the number of outages has soared but the hard working crews have kept the number without power still in the 10 – 15,000 range. As the number has gone down along Hwy 88 the Twain Harte area is keeping the numbers up with over 3,000 customers in the […]
Yosemite, CA…All roads leading into Yosemite Valley are closed due to forecast heavy rains and flooding. Yosemite Valley is closed to visitation. Hetch Hetchy, Hodgdon Meadow, Crane Flat, Foresta, and Wawona areas are open (and will remain open, conditions permitting). Earlier announcement January 06, 2017 All Roads Leading into Yosemite Valley to Close Today at […]