Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Logs Through September 25th
Sonora, CA… Tuolumne County Sheriff’s logs through September 25th are enclosed. sheriffs-daily-report-09232016 sheriffs-daily-report-09242016 sheriffs-daily-reports-09-25-2016
The Stanislaus National Forest Welcomes New Forest Fire Management Officer
Sonora, CA…The Stanislaus National Forest welcomes David Updike as the new Forest Fire Management Officer (Chief 1) for the Stanislaus NF. David begins full time duties on the forest October 1, 2016 after transitioning from the Sierra National Forest. Christian Schow was the Forest Fire Management Officer on the Stanislaus NF from 2011 to early […]
MLL Football Play Gets Underway, Argonaut Over Bret Harte & Sonora Over Calaveras
Jackson, CA…The Bret Harte Bullfrogs football team dropped their away conference game against Argonaut 27-13. Sonora Wildcats took a hard fought game against Calaveras 28-14. The Amador Buffaloes football rolled overLinden by a score of 54-7.
Thoeny Is New Mother Lode Job Training Head
Sonora,CA…The Mother Lode Job Training (MLJT) Board of Directors have announced the hiring of Dave Thoeny as the new executive director of MotherLode Job Training. Utilizing federal and state funds associated with the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), Mother Lode Job Training offers free services to employers and job seekers including scholarships, on-the-job training, […]
Odd Fellows Spaghetti Dinner And Raffle
La Grange, CA…Mark your calendar for the upcoming Spaghetti Dinner Saturday, October 1 at the Odd Fellows Hall on the main street of La Grange, sponsored by the LaFayette Lodge #65 of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows (IOOF). You can sit down to a plate of our special recipe spaghetti, enjoy some neighborly conversation […]
Cool Weather Home Safety Tips
Mi Wuk Village, CA…As the weather cools in the upper foothills many homeowners turn toward space heaters, wood stoves and fireplaces as a main source of heat; while convenient and cost effective, it is imperative that homeowners are home fire safe and aware. According to the United States Fire administration, home heating is the second […]
Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Log For September 21st
Sonora, CA… Tuolumne County Sheriff’s log for September 21st is as follows. TUOLUMNE COUNTY SHERIFF MEDIA BULLETIN Wednesday, September 21, 2016 00:08 PATROL CHECK 1609210002 Occurred at Caylor Dr/Willow Springs Dr, Soulsbyville. Rpts hearing 8 gunshots…possibly coming from the area of 20860 Caylor Dr Summary: Patrol check completed, UTL anything suspicious in the area. . […]
Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Log For September 20th
Sonora, CA… Tuolumne County Sheriff’s log for September 20th is enclosed. TUOLUMNE COUNTY SHERIFF Tuesday, September 20, 2016 09/21/2016 00:08 SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE CHECK 1609200001 Officer initiated activity at Red Heather Dr/Spanish Grant Dr, Sonora.Summary: Contacted a subject sleeping in a vehicle. He advised he was homeless and slept in his vehicle. No suspicious circumstances were […]
Sequoia Home Health and Companion Care Company Comes To Sonora
Sonora, CA…– The Tuolumne County Economic Development Authority is proud to announce that Sequoia Home Health and Companion Care is expanding its territory beyond their current Clovis/Fresno area and now have a new office in Sonora, California. Over the next few months Sequoia Home Health and Companion Care will be creating forty to fifty new […]
State Water Board Releases Draft Flow Objectives For Souther Delta That Could Impact New Melones Water Levels
Sacramento, CA…The State Water Resources Control Board (State Water Board) staff today released a draft proposal to update water quality requirements for salinity in the southern Delta and water flows in major tributaries to the San Joaquin River (the Stanislaus, Tuolumne, and Merced Rivers), which drain into the southern Delta. The refined salinity requirements reflect […]
‘The Most Legendary Nose In Literature’ Comes To Sierra Repertory Theatre
Sonora, CA…Sierra Repertory Theatre presents Edmond Rostand’s romantic play, Cyrano, at its East Sonora Theatre. The most legendary nose in literature gets a makeover with a lively American adaptation of the 1897 French classic. With its original setting and the glorious costumes of 17th century France, this classic romantic comedy has been given a 21st […]
An Evening Walk in the Cemetery: Columbia’s Stories In Stone Tour Is Back
Columbia, CA…Friends of Columbia State Historic Park is proud to once again host the Stories in Stone Cemetery Tour at the historic Columbia Cemetery on September 23, 24, 25 and October 1. This once-a-year evening event will be led by costumed volunteers holding lanterns to light the way. Guests will stop at specific gravesites where […]
“A Changing Landscape: Tree Mortality In The Sierra Nevada”
Sonora, CA…Leading national researchers and local experts on forest transition will be the featured speakers at a free community event presented by the Columbia College Foundation Thursday evening, October 6. “A Changing Landscape: Tree Mortality in the Sierra Nevada,” a two-hour evening program at the Sonora High School Auditorium, will be moderated by Columbia College […]
Columbia Harvest Festifall Returns To Columbia
Columbia, CA…The Columbia Chamber of Commerce hosts its 32nd annual Harvest Festifall October 8 and 9 on the streets of Columbia State Historic Park. The event runs 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. “I am looking forward to a fresh corn on the cob and some harvest […]
Prescribed Fire For Mariposa Grove In Yosemite National Park
Yosemite National Park, CA…Yosemite National Park fire managers are planning a 137 acre Mariposa Grove prescribed fire in the coming weeks, weather and air quality permitting. Ignition will take approximately two to three days with an additional seven to 14 days of active burn down. Smoke will be present during the prescribed fire and in […]
Volunteers Needed For National Public Lands Day
Sonora, CA… To celebrate National Public Lands Day, the Groveland District is hosting a volunteer work day on Saturday, September 24th to repair and resurface a raft and kayak launch at the popular Merals Pool put-in on the Tuolumne Wild and Scenic River. Project work will include clearing out brush and downed trees, moving dirt […]
Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Logs Through September 19th
Sonora, CA… Tuolumne County Sheriff’s logs through September 19th are enclosed. sheriffs-report-09162016 sheriffs-reports-09172016 sheriffs-reports-09182016 sheriffs-reports-09192016
Oakdale Graduate Living Dream On The USS O’Kane
Joint Base Pearl Harbor-HICKAM, HI… A 2014 East Stanislaus High School graduate and Oakdale, California native is serving in the U.S. Navy aboard the guided-missile destroyer, USS O’Kane. Seaman Apprentice Samuel Miller is a damage controlman aboard the forward-deployed Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer operating out of Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii. A Navy damage controlman […]
Arson Arrest Made In Columbia
Columbia, CA…On 09/19/16 at approx. 0055 hours, deputies were called out to Columbia Gem Motel for an attempted arson that had just occurred. Contact was made with the owner of the motel who reported that other small arson fires had occurred at the motel on 09/18/2016. The owner said Catherine Park was staying at the […]
Surgeon Joins Sierra Vascular And General Surgery Associates
Sonora, CA… Sonora Regional Medical Center is pleased to welcome Phong Dargon, MD, to Sierra Vascular and General Surgery Associates. Dr. Dargon completed fellowship training in Vascular Surgery at Loma Linda University after completing his residency in General Surgery at Oregon Health and Science University. He earned his undergraduate degree from Wheaton College in Illinois […]
Farm Bureau Hosts Candidates Night For TUD Election
Sonora, CA…Tuolumne County Farm Bureau will host a Candidates Night especially for those running for the Tuolumne Utilities District Board of Directors positions. The event will be held on Thursday, October 13th in the Board of Supervisors Chamber on the 4th floor of the county building at 2 S. Green Street. The doors will open […]
Caltrans And Fish And Wildlife Urge Motorists To Be Alert During Watch Out For Wildlife Week
Sacramento, CA…Caltrans and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) remind motorists to remain alert for wildlife on roadways during Watch Out for Wildlife Week, which runs September 18-24. “We urge motorists to remain alert and be cautious when traveling through wildlife areas, so our roadways will remain as safe as possible,” said Caltrans […]
Regular Meeting of the Civic Advisory Board For SRMC
Sonora, CA…A regular meeting of the Civic Advisory Board of Sonora Regional Medical Center will convene on Wednesday, September 21, at 7:30 a.m. at the main hospital complex located at 1000 Greenley Road, in Conference Room 1. It is anticipated that the Board Meeting will conclude by 9 a.m. To view Board agenda select the […]
Domestic Violence Shelter Funding And Disaster Tax Relief Extensions Help Victims
Sacramento, CA… The Governor signed two bills strongly supported by the Chairwoman of the California State Board of Equalization (BOE) Fiona Ma, CPA, to help victims of domestic violence and businesses devastated by natural disasters. AB 1399 (Baker) will create a checkoff box on California personal income tax return forms which will allow Californian’s to donate […]
Specialist Joins Sierra OB/GYN
(Sonora, CA) – Sonora Regional Medical Center is pleased to welcome Timothy Nardine, MD, a physician specializing in Obstetrics and Gynecology who has joined Sierra OB/GYN and is accepting new patients. Dr. Nardine’s goal is to build relationships with patients based on evidence-based, compassionate care with a focus on prevention, practical advice, and optimal medical […]
Weekly Caltrans Road Repair & Maintenance Schedule Through September 24th
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 […]
Mother Lode Bonsai Club Offers Shohin Workshop On Oct. 1st
San Andreas, CA…Vince Owyoung of Stockton will lead a demonstration and workshop on shohin-size bonsai, following the Mother Lode Bonsai Club’s 10:00 a.m. meeting on Saturday, October 1. It will be held at the San Andreas Central Library, 1299 Gold Hunter Road (off Mountain Ranch Road) in San Andreas. The public is invited to attend. […]
Fourth Annual Ladies Night Out For Breast Health Awareness
Sonora, CA… October is National Breast Health Awareness Month and Sonora Regional Medical Center is hosting the fourth annual Ladies Night Out to help the community celebrate life and as a reminder for everyone to get their recommended screenings. Ladies Night Out is scheduled from 4:30 to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, October 6, in historic downtown […]
9th Annual “Ride For Autism” Sunday October 9th 2016
Burson, CA…The Tri-County Autism Group, TAG, is excited to announce their 9th Annual Ride for Autism, on Sunday October 9th, 2016. Registration for the ride will be from 9-11am, at El Torero Restaurant located at 2869 W.Highway 12, in Burson Ca. The pack ride will commence immediately following sign ups, touring through Calaveras, Amador and […]
Sonora Bach Festival Opens 40th Season With Baroque Singalong
Sonora, CA…The Sonora Bach Festival, will be holding a Baroque Singalong on Saturday, October 1, 2016 at 2:00. The event, featuring choral music from the time of Bach, Vivaldi and Handel, will be held the Church of the 49ers, 11155 Jackson Street, Columbia CA. Admission for singers or listeners is $5.00. Tickets are available online […]