Highway Closure At State Route 120 & James E. Roberts Bridge

Highway Closure At State Route 120 & 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 will be prohibited Sunday, November 13, 2016, through Friday, November 18, 2016, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 a.m. Detours are in place and […]

Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Logs For November 9th

Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Logs For November 9th

Sonora, CA… Tuolumne County Sheriff’s logs for November 9th are enclosed: TUOLUMNE COUNTY SHERIFF MEDIA BULLETIN Wednesday, November 9, 2016 00:33 PEDESTRIAN STOP 1611090003 Officer initiated activity at Fir Dr/Pine Rd, Sonora.Out with a male. Summary: During my assit with SPD a male ran past the patrol vehicles twice. I contacted the male. No suspicious […]

Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Office Reports Deceased Person

Sonora, Ca…On Tuesday at about 5 PM, it was reported to the Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Office that there was a possible deceased person near Elsey’s pond located at Sullivan Creek behind the Dodge dealership off Mono Way in Sonora. A friend of the man said he tried to wake him but received no response. Sheriff’s […]

Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Logs For November 8th

Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Logs For November 8th

Sonora, CA… Tuolumne County Sheriff’s logs for November 8th are enclosed: TUOLUMNE COUNTY SHERIFF MEDIA BULLETIN Tuesday, November 8, 2016 00:05 TRAFFIC STOP 1611080001 Officer initiated activity at Walmart, Sanguinetti Rd, Sonora City.Summary: vehicle stopped for front window tint. Passenger arrested for a warrant and resisting arrest. See report for details. . Disposition: Arrest Made. […]

Challenger Dr. Bob Derlet Concedes to Rep. Tom McClintock in 4th CA Congressional Race

Challenger Dr. Bob Derlet Concedes to Rep. Tom McClintock  in 4th CA Congressional Race

Twain Harte, CA…After a long, hard-fought campaign, Dr. Bob Derlet conceded defeat late Tuesday evening to Rep. Tom McClintock in the 4th CA Congressional District election. Dr. Derlet challenged Rep. McClintock to “work with those of us who didn’t vote for him, to do together all we can to improve the lives of everyone in […]

Raising Awareness About Diabetic Foot Ulcers

Raising Awareness About Diabetic Foot Ulcers

Sonora, CA…November is National Diabetes Awareness Month. The Center for Wound Care at Sonora Regional Medical Center prepared by participating in the Healogics National Diabetes Campaign, October 24 through 28, dedicating the entire week to educating physicians in the community on the treatment of diabetic patients with potential or existing chronic wounds. There are approximately […]

Black Oak Casino Resort To Recognize & Honor Veterans

Black Oak Casino Resort To Recognize & Honor Veterans

Tuolumne, CA…This Veterans Day, Black Oak Casino Resort will salute all who have served our country. From 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. on Nov. 11, the property will offer dining specials and exclusive tournaments and cash drawings for veterans and active duty service members. This day of recognition will commence at 11 a.m. with an […]

42nd Annual Sonora Christmas Festival 2016 Thanksgiving Weekend ~ November 25th To 27th

42nd Annual Sonora Christmas Festival 2016  Thanksgiving Weekend ~ November 25th To 27th

Sonora, CA…Eat, Shop, and Be Merry, As Christmas Is Near! A plethora of Craft & Graphic designers will be featured at this “top rated” West Coast festival ~ a definite Christmas shopping destination for thousands of thoughtful shoppers since 1975. This popular event draws over 10,000 quality craft purchasers and music lovers. As you enter […]

Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Logs For November 3rd

Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Logs For November 3rd

Sonora, CA… Tuolumne County Sheriff’s logs for November 3rd are enclosed: TUOLUMNE COUNTY SHERIFF MEDIA BULLETIN Thursday, November 3, 2016 01:04 WELFARE CHECK 1611030001 Occurred on Calamity Jane Dr, Jamestown. RP would like a welfare check on . RP received a phone call from about two hours ago, stating she needed to leave the above […]

Columbia Announces Annual Lamplight Tour “The Grand Holiday Raffle!”

Columbia Announces Annual Lamplight Tour  “The Grand Holiday Raffle!”

Columbia, CA…Columbia State Historic Park and Friends of Columbia are proud to present this year’s Lamplight Tour, “The Grand Holiday Raffle!” Participants will be guided through the decorated town during the walking play while listening to snippets of the town’s happenings. Docent-led Lamplight Tours will run Friday, December 2 and Saturday, December 3, beginning at […]

Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Logs For November 2nd

Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Logs For November 2nd

Sonora, CA… Tuolumne County Sheriff’s logs for November 2nd are enclosed: TUOLUMNE COUNTY SHERIFF MEDIA BULLETIN Wednesday, November 2, 2016 00:00 TRAFFIC STOP 1611020001 Officer initiated activity at Pine St/Gardner Av, Tuolumne.Summary: I conducted a traffic stop for a violation of 24601(a) CVC. Driver was given a warning. . Disposition: Warning Given (Used for 11-95s). […]

Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Logs For November 1st

Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Logs For November 1st

Sonora, CA… Tuolumne County Sheriff’s logs for November 1st are enclosed: TUOLUMNE COUNTY SHERIFF MEDIA BULLETIN Tuesday, November 1, 2016 00:07 MISC INFORMATION 1611010001 Occurred on Mount Everest Ct, Sonora. Rpts that there is a teenager on her roof. . Disposition: Log Note. 00:08 TRAFFIC STOP 1611010002 Officer initiated activity at Hwy 108/VIA Este, Sonora. […]

Tuolumne County Sheriff’s & CHP Participate In Charitable Lock-Up Event

Tuolumne County Sheriff’s & CHP Participate In Charitable Lock-Up Event

Sonora, CA…The Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Office and California Highway Patrol participated in the Muscular Dystrophy Association Lock-Up event today at Applebee’s and was there until 3 PM. Proceeds raised are to be used to send children to Tuolumne Trails, a five day summer camp located on Ferretti Road in Groveland. The camp is full FDA […]

2nd Annual Odd Fellows Christmas Craft Fair

2nd Annual Odd Fellows Christmas Craft Fair

La Grange, CA…Attention crafters and holiday shoppers! We are planning the 2nd Annual Odd Fellows Christmas Craft Fair on December 10th at the IOOF Hall in La Grange, open from 10 am to 3 pm. Come share an abundance of Christmas cheer in the warm atmosphere of this historic 1881 vintage Odd Fellows Hall! The […]

Get In The Holiday Spirit At Columbia State Historic Park

Get In The Holiday Spirit At Columbia State Historic Park

Columbia, CA…This year, Columbia will host a variety of holiday events. Kicking off the season, the City Hotel Restaurant will host Thanksgiving Dinner. Selections include a three course meal of either turkey, halibut, or prime rib along with a starter and dessert. Keeping with the annual tradition, the Victorian Feast will also be held at […]

Police & U.S. Marshals Continue Hunt For Man Who Shot Pregnant Woman

Police & U.S. Marshals Continue Hunt For Man Who Shot Pregnant Woman

San Francisco, CA…The U.S. Marshals in the Northern District of California and the Pacifica Police Department have increased the reward and are renewing efforts to locate and arrest Ricardo Colindres, 26, who is wanted in San Mateo County on two counts of attempted murder and attempted kidnapping after he shot a pregnant woman in Pacifica, […]

Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Logs For October 31st

Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Logs For October 31st

Sonora, CA… Tuolumne County Sheriff’s logs for October 31st are enclosed: TUOLUMNE COUNTY SHERIFF MEDIA BULLETIN Monday, October 31, 2016 00:07 FIGHT OR DISTURBANCE 1610310001 Occurred on Wards Ferry Rd, Big Oak Flat. Rpts that her bf is HBD, will not allow her to leave and is throwing things around the house Summary: Contacted subjects […]

Leg Lamp & BB Gun: The Stars Of Sierra Rep’s A Christmas Story

Leg Lamp & BB Gun: The Stars Of Sierra Rep’s A Christmas Story

Sonora, CA…Sierra Repertory Theatre presents a stage adaptation of the nostalgic holiday film, “A Christmas Story,” November 11 – December 18 at the East Sonora Theatre on Mono Way. The 1983 movie has become a bona fide Christmas perennial with its affectionate, wacky and realistic portrayal of an American family’s typical Christmas joys and travails. […]

Road Work On Hwy 120 From Rifle Range Road To Yosemite National Park

Road Work On Hwy 120 From Rifle Range Road To Yosemite National Park

Tuolumne County, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform various road construction activities on State Route 120 (SR-120). Work will occur as follows: Left and right shoulder closures on eastbound and westbound SR-120 from Government Rifle Range Road to Alkali Creek for grinding and paving operations on Wednesday, November 2, 2016, from 8:00 a.m. […]

Completion Of Pavement Project Brings Improvements To SR-108

Completion Of Pavement Project Brings Improvements To  SR-108

Tuolumne County,CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has recently completed a $2.0 million pavement preservation project on State Route 108 (SR-108) in Tuolumne County. This maintenance overlay project paved over 14 miles of roadway surface, typically extending surface life for three to five years. Paving work occurred at the following locations: Six miles of SR-108 […]

Nightly Closures Continue On James E. Roberts Memorial Bridge

Nightly Closures Continue On James E. Roberts Memorial Bridge

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 […]

Delays On Hwy 108 From Mi Wuk Village To Kennedy Meadows

Delays On Hwy 108 From Mi Wuk Village To Kennedy Meadows

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 […]

David Vassar Presents “Generation On The Wind”

David Vassar Presents “Generation On The Wind”

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 […]

Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Logs For October 27th

Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Logs For October 27th

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 […]

Burn Permit Suspension Lifted In The TCU

Burn Permit Suspension Lifted In The TCU

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 […]

Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Logs For October 24th

Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Logs For October 24th

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. […]