Tuolumne County, CA…Nightly Closures Continue On James E. Roberts Memorial Bridge. The second phase of the construction project began on October 4th 2016. The bridge is scheduled to close Sunday through Thursday nights from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. Crews are replacing the bridge deck during these nightly closures. The nightly repairs are scheduled to […]
Mi Wuk Village, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform one-way traffic control on eastbound and westbound SR-108 from Chief Fuller Way to Kennedy Meadows Road for tree work. Work will begin Sunday, October 30, 2016, through Saturday, November 5, 2016, from 7:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Motorists should expect 10-15 minute delays. This […]
Sonora, CA…On November 11, David Vassar will be a featured presenter at the ITSA Film Festival in Sonora on November 11, 2016. (http://itsafilmfestival.com/special-presentation-david-vassar-2016/) For the first time in 35 years, his Academy Award-nominated documentary Generation on the Wind will be presented in its entirety in this very special sneak peak not-to-be-missed presentation. In 1976, the […]
Sonora, CA…MAD’s Switchblade Sisters will be playing the Quad City Bombshells from Pleasanton in their last home bout of the season. Come out and cheer us on in this day of the dead themed roller derby bout that includes sugar skull face painting, MAD merchandise booth, a raffle, food and drinks, craft beers provided by […]
Sonora, CA… Tuolumne County Sheriff’s logs for October 27th are enclosed: TUOLUMNE COUNTY SHERIFF MEDIA BULLETIN Thursday, October 27, 2016 00:02 TRAFFIC STOP 1610270001 Officer initiated activity at Longeway Rd/Crystal Falls Dr, Sonora.Traffic Stop.. Stopped the vehicle for failing to stop at stop sign and Longeway and Soulsbyville roads. warning given. . Disposition: Warning Given […]
San Andreas, CA…Effective Friday, October 28, 2016 at 8 a.m. the burn permit suspension in Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit (TCU) of CAL FIRE will be lifted, which will affect State Responsibility Areas within Tuolumne County, Calaveras County, Eastern Stanislaus County and Eastern San Joaquin County. CAL FIRE TCU Unit Chief, Josh White, is formally cancelling the burn […]
Sonora, CA… Tuolumne County Sheriff’s logs for October 24th are enclosed: TUOLUMNE COUNTY SHERIFF MEDIA BULLETIN Monday, October 24, 2016 00:20 TRAFFIC STOP 1610240001 Officer initiated activity at Sierra Rock, Hwy 108, Jamestown.Summary: I conducted a traffic stop for a violation of 4000(a) CVC. Driver was cited for violations of 14601.1(a) CVC and 4000(a) CVC. […]
Sonora, CA…Fire crews will begin ignitions Monday, November 1st, on the China 04 Understory Burn approximately four miles northeast of Greeley Hill along Forest Road 1S29, 2S28, and 2S17 on the Groveland Ranger District, Stanislaus National Forest, weather and air quality conditions permitting. There are a total of 546 acres to be treated with low-intensity […]
Sonora, CA… Tuolumne County Sheriff’s logs from October 21st to 23rd are enclosed: sheriffs-daily-report-10-21-2016 sheriffs-daily-report-10-22-2016 sheriffs-daily-report-10-23-2016
Sonora, CA…More than $200,000 was raised at Sonora Regional Medical Center’s 16th annual Joie de Vie Gala at Ironstone Vineyards on October 18, a benefit for its Cancer Patient Support Fund and new Diana J. White Cancer Institute. The sold-out crowd enjoyed a festive evening, in spite of the torrential storm that caused a brief […]
Sonora, CA…Sonora Regional Medical Center is pleased to announce a new schedule for the Project HOPE Health Van. Beginning Tuesday, November 1, the Health Van will be available in the Walmart parking lot, located at 1101 Sanguinetti Road in Sonora, on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. except holidays. On the second […]
Yosemite National Park, CA…Ignitions of the Mariposa Grove prescribed fire continued this past weekend with an additional 36 acres completed in the upper grove. The project consists of 137 total acres, of which 75 acres have been completed over the last couple weeks. Fire personnel will continue to monitor and patrol the grove area. The […]
Sonora, CA…The Sonora Bach Festival will present classical guitarist Gordon Rowland and the cooking of Chef David Ingram at the final event of their 40th year celebration on Sunday, October 30 at 12:30 at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall at 24176 Pine Lake Drive Sugar Pine, CA. Reservations, which include the performance and Brunch, […]
Yosemite National Park, CA…Yosemite National Park fire managers are planning to continue ignitions of the Mariposa Grove prescribed fire project on Saturday October 22, 2016 and Sunday October 23, 2016. The focus will be in the upper grove for a total of 55 acres. An estimated 7 to 10 days of active burn down is […]
Sonora, CA…Weather and air quality conditions permitting, U.S. Forest Service fire crews will begin ignitions on wood piles this month in various locations throughout the Calaveras, Summit, Mi-Wok and Groveland Ranger Districts on the Stanislaus National Forest. Specific areas where piles are located include administrative sites, areas adjacent to roads, along forest boundaries, within the […]
Sonora, CA…Due to cooler, wetter weather and predictions of stable or cooling conditions into the future, High Hazard and Moderate Hazard fire restrictions on the Stanislaus National Forest (NF) are being lifted effective Friday, October 21, 2016, pursuant to STF order 16-2016-05. This will allow the public to build campfires outside of established administrative sites […]
Sonora, CA…Sonora Regional Medical Center is hosting the California Highway Patrol for a car seat safety training. The CHP will be available to inspect your child safety seat and instruct you on proper installation and use. Sonora Regional Medical Center is proud to care for this community with an extraordinary medical team of world-class physicians […]
Sonora, CA… Tuolumne County Sheriff’s logs for October 18th are enclosed: TUOLUMNE COUNTY SHERIFF MEDIA BULLETIN Tuesday, October 18, 2016 00:16 TRAFFIC STOP 1610180001 Officer initiated activity at Hwy 108/GREEN Springs Rd, Jamestown.BEGINNING OF THE DOUBLE LANES NEAR GREEN SPRINGS Summary: I conducted a traffic stop for a violation of 24601(a) CVC. Driver was cited […]
Sonora, CA… Tuolumne County Sheriff’s logs for October 17th are enclosed: TUOLUMNE COUNTY SHERIFF MEDIA BULLETIN Monday, October 17, 2016 00:23 PATROL CHECK 1610170002 Occurred at Jamestown Terrace Apts on Preston Ln. , Jamestown. Rpts some type of alarm going off in the upper parking lot of the apts. Summary: Found the source of the […]
Sonora, CA…The 42nd Anniversary of the legendary Sonora Christmas Festival will be held Thanksgiving weekend. This highly regarded festival features over 150 great quality craft artists, up tempo and varied music, street performers, costumed elves and twinkle trees, carolers, a wide selection of home-cooking style festival kitchens and bake shops, all in festive, brightly colored […]
Emigrant Wilderness, CA…Steven Morales, Christine Ricks and Venu Aruva were on a backpacking trip in the Emigrant Wilderness and planned to return home on Sunday, 10/16/16. When Steven did not return from the trip his son notified the Sheriff’s Office. The three planned to obtain a wilderness permit prior to entering the wilderness so dispatch […]
Emigrant Wilderness, CA…On Monday evening,10/17/16 just after 6 PM, the Sheriff’s Office received a report of three overdue hikers.Steven Morales, Christine Ricks and Venu Aruva were on a backpacking trip in the Emigrant Wilderness and planned to return home on Sunday, 10/16/16. When Steven did not return from the trip his son notified the Sheriff’s […]
Columbia, CA…When:Join us on Saturday October 22 from 10am-2pm at the Columbia Elementary School Halloween Carnival. There will be a variety of fun activities for the whole family. Enjoy the carnival booths, the haunted house and enter into the themed basket raffle. Come out to support Columbia Elementary and help raise money for field trips! […]
San Andreas, CA…CAL FIRE Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit reminds everyone that we are still in declared fire season and the burn suspension. Even with the upcoming storms this weekend, we remind you that all outdoor burning is prohibited until the burn suspension is lifted. Several residents in both Tuolumne and Calaveras Counties have recently been issued misdemeanor […]
Tuolumne County, CA… The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform road work at various locations on State Route 49 (SR-49) in Tuolumne County. Work will occur as follows; A moving closure on northbound and southbound SR-49 from the Mariposa/Tuolumne County line to Moccasin for striping operations beginning on Monday, October 17, 2016, through Thursday, […]
Tuolumne County, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform one-way traffic control on eastbound and westbound State Route 120 (SR-120) from Old Priest Grade Road to the west boundary of Yosemite National Park for tree work. Crews will begin work Sunday, October 16, 2016, through Saturday, October 22, 2016, from 6:00 a.m. until 6:00 […]
Yosemite National Park, CA…Ignitions of the Mariposa Grove prescribed fire continued this week with an additional 44 acres completed in the upper grove. Last week, 31 acres were completed in the lower grove. Fire personnel will continue to monitor and patrol the grove area. The Grove is currently closed to the public because of a […]