Wanted Man Captured After Attempt To Flee

Wanted Man Captured After  Attempt To Flee

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 […]

Twain Harte Man Under Arrest After Threatening Hospital Staff

Twain Harte Man Under Arrest After Threatening Hospital Staff

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 […]

Patient & Family Advisory Council Making Progress At Sonora Regional Medical Center

Patient & Family Advisory Council Making Progress At Sonora Regional Medical Center

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 Police Department Get More Than They Bargain For

Sonora Police Department Get More Than They Bargain For

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 […]

Cutting Line May Have Turlock Man Doing Time

Cutting Line May Have Turlock Man Doing Time

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 […]

Experience The Difference At Sonora Ford! Ford Has The Most Top 5 Crash Test Safety Ratings

Experience The Difference At Sonora Ford!  Ford Has The Most Top 5 Crash Test Safety Ratings

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, […]

Highway Closure On SR 120 At James E. Roberts Bridge

Highway Closure On SR 120 At James E. Roberts Bridge

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 […]

Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Logs For January 12th

Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Logs For January 12th

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 Storm Drama Unfolds On Yosemite Conservancy Webcams

Yosemite Storm Drama Unfolds On Yosemite Conservancy Webcams

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 […]

SNAC Is Your Winter Headquarters For Downhill Rentals, Gear & More

SNAC Is Your Winter Headquarters For Downhill Rentals, Gear & More

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 […]

Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Logs For January 11th

Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Logs For January 11th

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: […]

TCSO Makes Arrest After Locating Stolen Vehicle

TCSO Makes Arrest After Locating Stolen Vehicle

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 […]

Traffic Update….Roadway Flooding On Racetrack & Jamestown Road

Traffic Update….Roadway Flooding On Racetrack & Jamestown Road

Sonora, CA…CHP is reporting roadway flooding on Racetrack Road and Jamestown Road. Incident: 00374 Type: Roadway Flooding Location: Jamestown Rd / Racetrack Rd Loc Desc: BTWN RACETRACK/GUN CLUB Lat/Lon: 37.991557 -120.411014 Close Detail Information 2:04 PM 3 [4] 1039 OFC 1:58 PM 2 [3] 1039 CORDS 1:57 PM 1 [1] WATER ACROSS THE RDWY COMPLETELY […]

Hospice Of The Sierra Now Accepting New Volunteers

Hospice Of The Sierra Now Accepting New Volunteers

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 […]

Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Logs For January 10th

Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Logs For January 10th

Sonora, CA… Tuolumne County Sheriff’s logs for January 10th are enclosed: TUOLUMNE COUNTY SHERIFF MEDIA BULLETIN Tuesday, January 10, 2017 00:21 FOLLOW UP 1701100001 Officer initiated activity at Quest Diagnostics, Sylva Ln, Sonora City. . Disposition: Log Note. 01:23 TRAFFIC STOP 1701100002 Officer initiated activity at Mcdonalds Restaurant, Mono Wy, Sonora City.Traffic Stop. . Disposition: […]

Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Logs For January 9th

Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Logs For January 9th

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 […]

Chocolate Lovers’ Hoedown Coming To Mother Lode Fairgrounds

Chocolate Lovers’ Hoedown Coming To Mother Lode Fairgrounds

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 […]

Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Logs For January 6th

Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Logs For January 6th

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 […]

All Roads Leading Into Yosemite Valley Are Closed Due to Forecasted Flooding

All Roads Leading Into Yosemite Valley Are Closed Due to Forecasted Flooding

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 […]