67 Year Old Modesto Man Dies in Vehicle vs Bicycle Collision on Hwy 108

67 Year Old Modesto Man Dies in Vehicle vs Bicycle Collision on Hwy 108

Jamestown, CA…On November 25, 2022., at approximately 10:40am, a 67-year-old male from Modesto was riding a bicycle on the south shoulder of eastbound State Route 120, west of Tulloch Dam Road. At the same time, 22-year-old Leanda Lopez of Oakdale was driving a 2005 Subaru eastbound on State Route 120, west of Tulloch Dam Road […]

Deputies Respond to Jamestown for a Report of a Man Pointing a Gun at People

Deputies Respond to Jamestown for a Report of a Man Pointing a Gun at People

Jamestown, CA…On Friday November 18th, 2022, at about 7:00 pm deputies responded to the area of Main Street near Willow Street in Jamestown for a report of a man pointing a gun at several people. Deputies responded to the scene with lights and sirens. While deputies were en-route to the scene, the man, later identified […]

SNAC Arnold is Ready for Winter! Are You Ready?

SNAC Arnold is Ready for Winter! Are You Ready?

Arnold, Murphys & Sonora, CA…SNAC Arnold is ready for Winter! Are you ready? There’s snow in the high country, so it’s time to get up there. Last week’s storms brought Bear Valley Mountain 40″ of snow, so let’s get this party started! The Sierra looks beautiful with a new blanket of snow. It’s the age-old […]

Ebbetts Pass Has Been Added With Sonora Pass as Winter Closures

Ebbetts Pass Has Been Added With Sonora Pass as Winter Closures

Bear Valley, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has closed State Route 4/Ebbetts Pass and Route 108/Sonora Pass for the winter. Route 4 is closed from the Mt. Reba turnoff just west of Lake Alpine to Silver Creek, 5 miles west of the Route 89 junction (Alpine County), and Route 108 is closed from the […]

Yosemite Declares End of Fire Season

Yosemite Declares End of Fire Season

Yosemite, CA…Yosemite National Park experienced widespread precipitation and snow accumulation recently. The closure of the fire season occurs when there is a season ending precipitation event totaling two inches or more. Helicopter 551, Yosemite’s helicopter that was contracted for the fire season, has now left the park. Seasonal fire personnel are completing their assignments and […]

One Way Traffic Controls on Hwys 49 & 108 for Tree Work

One Way Traffic Controls on Hwys 49 & 108 for Tree Work

Tuolumne County, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform various operations on State Route 49 (SR-49), and SR-108 next week in Tuolumne County. State Route 49 • One-way traffic control from Moccasin Creek to Bear Valley Road for shoulder work beginning Monday, November 14, through Friday, November 18, 2022, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 […]

SNAC Arnold is Ready for Winter! Are you ready?

SNAC Arnold is Ready for Winter! Are you ready?

Arnold, Murphys & Sonora, CA…SNAC Arnold is ready for Winter! Are you ready? There’s snow in the high country, so it’s time to get up there. Last week’s storms brought Bear Valley Mountain 40″ of snow, so let’s get this party started! The Sierra looks beautiful with a new blanket of snow. It’s the age-old […]

Chain Controls on Hwys 88, 4 & 108 This Morning. Ebbetts, Sonora & Tioga Passes Closed

Chain Controls on Hwys 88, 4 & 108 This Morning.  Ebbetts, Sonora & Tioga Passes Closed

Arnold, CA…This highway information is the latest reported by Caltrans as of Tuesday, November 8th, 2022 at 05:50 AM. SR 4 [IN THE CENTRAL CALIFORNIA AREA] IS CLOSED FROM THE EAST END OF LAKE ALPINE TO THE JCT OF SR 89 /EBBETTS PASS/ (ALPINE CO) – DUE TO INCOMING STORM – MOTORISTS ARE ADVISED TO […]

All Three SNAC are Geared Up to Keep You Warm & Dry

All Three SNAC are Geared Up to Keep You Warm & Dry

Murphys, Arnold & Sonora, CA…All 3 SNAC Locations are geared up to keep you warm & dry this Fall! SNAC Murphys has Flannels, Fleece & Warm Jackets! The best selection of the season for gifting (or self-gifting 😉 is Now! It’s officially Boot Season, so check out our waterproof line-up by Teva, Jambu & Kamik! […]

Winter Storm Watch from Sunday Afternoon Through Tuesday Night. Rain & Heavy Snow Ahead!

Winter Storm Watch from Sunday Afternoon Through Tuesday Night.  Rain & Heavy Snow Ahead!

Arnold, CA…The Latest Winter Storm Watch from the National Weather Service in Sacramento. Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 feet possible above 4000 feet. Winds could gust as high as 40 to 50 mph. From Sunday afternoon through late Tuesday night. Winter Storm Watch URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather […]

UNGALA raises $219,000 for Expanded Digestive Healthcare in the Mother Lode

UNGALA raises $219,000 for Expanded Digestive Healthcare in the Mother Lode

Sonora, CA…Thanks to the generosity of our community, the Adventist Health Sonora Foundation’s UNGALA event held earlier this fall raised $219,000 for the new Digestive Health Center, which will expand gastroenterology (GI) services, provide greater patient comfort and convenience, and offer the most advanced GI treatment options in the Mother Lode. Photo: Judy and Roger […]

Stanislaus National Forest to Begin Pile Burning Across Forest

Stanislaus National Forest to Begin Pile Burning Across Forest

Sonora, CA…Fire personnel with the Stanislaus National Forest will begin burning accumulated hand and machine piles across all three Forest districts (Calaveras, Mi-Wok/Summit/Groveland). The prescribed burn may begin as early as November 2022 and continue through Spring of 2023 as conditions allow. Burning is contingent on weather, fuel moisture, and air quality. All burning is […]

ATCAA Now Hiring! Apply Today!

ATCAA Now Hiring!  Apply Today!

Sonora & Jackson, CA…ATCAA employs about 150 people throughout Amador and Tuolumne Counties. From administration to working one-on-one with clients in the field, in the office, or in the classroom, ATCAA offers a variety of career choices. Apply your passion, skills, and talents within an organization dedicated to helping others. Many have made ATCAA their […]

Chains Required on Many Local Roads Including Hwy 88 & Hwy 4

Chains Required on Many Local Roads Including Hwy 88 & Hwy 4

Arnold, CA…This highway information is the latest reported by Caltrans as of Wednesday, November 2nd, 2022 at 09:28 AM. SR 4 [IN THE CENTRAL CALIFORNIA AREA] IS CLOSED FROM THE EAST END OF LAKE ALPINE TO THE JCT OF SR 89 /EBBETTS PASS/ (ALPINE CO) – DUE TO INCOMINMG STORM – MOTORISTS ARE ADVISED TO […]

Chain Controls on Hwy 4 Above Arnold & Hwy 88 Above Peddler Hill

Chain Controls on Hwy 4 Above Arnold & Hwy 88 Above Peddler Hill

Arnold, CA…This highway information is the latest reported by Caltrans for our local roadways as of Tuesday, November 1st, 2022 at 04:37 PM. SR 4 [IN THE CENTRAL CALIFORNIA AREA] IS CLOSED FROM THE EAST END OF LAKE ALPINE TO THE JCT OF SR 89 /EBBETTS PASS/ (ALPINE CO) – DUE TO INCOMINMG STORM – […]

Tioga, Sonora & Monitor Passes Closing Ahead Incoming Storm

Tioga, Sonora & Monitor Passes Closing Ahead Incoming Storm

Arnold, CA…As the storm comes in Hwy 120 closed last night and Hwys 108 & 89 are closing this morning. Conspicuously absent is Hwy 4 in the official notices. Can’t imagine it will stay open when the snow starts falling in the high country. One reason it may though is there is construction and drainage […]

All Three SNAC are Geared Up to Keep You Warm & Dry

All Three SNAC are Geared Up to Keep You Warm & Dry

Murphys, Arnold & Sonora, CA…All 3 SNAC Locations are geared up to keep you warm & dry this Fall! SNAC Murphys has Flannels, Fleece & Warm Jackets! The best selection of the season for gifting (or self-gifting 😉 is Now! It’s officially Boot Season, so check out our waterproof line-up by Teva, Jambu & Kamik! […]

Sonora Bach Festival Final event “Bach’s Brunch” With Concert Featuring Sonora Bach Festival T

Sonora Bach Festival Final event “Bach’s Brunch” With Concert Featuring Sonora Bach Festival T

Sonora, CA…The Sonora Bach Festival will present a “Bach’s Brunch” featuring the Sonora Bach Festival Trio and the food of Chef Dave Ingram, on Sunday, October 30th, at 12:30 p.m. at Mt. Calvary Church in Sugar Pine. Tickets are $35 presale and $45 after October 26th and are available online at sonorabach.org or by calling […]

Tuolumne Dispatchers Honored with Distinguished Service Award

Tuolumne Dispatchers Honored with Distinguished Service Award

Sonora, CA…Last week our talented and dedicated dispatchers were presented with the Distinguished Service Award for their work between January 2019 – December 2021. During this timeframe our dispatch center was severely understaffed, with available staff taking as little as one day off a week to maintain minimum staffing. In 2019, although understaffed, our dispatchers […]

Calaveras Rolls Bret Harte & Sonora Beats the Bears

Calaveras Rolls Bret Harte & Sonora Beats the Bears

San Andreas, CA…Last night the Calaveras Redhawks rolled over Bret Harte 34 – 0 in this year’s Football Big Game. The bell will remain safely in San Andreas for another year. In the other Mother Lode League big rivalry game Sonora rolled past the Summerville Bears 31 – 6. In Amador County the Argonaut Mustangs […]

Skeleton Starlight Evening Train Rides

Skeleton Starlight Evening Train Rides

Jamestown, CA… California State Parks, Railtown 1897 State Historic Park (SHP) and the California State Railroad Museum Foundation are proud to offer haunted “Skeleton Starlight” excursion train rides on four Saturday evenings this fall on October 8, 15, 22 and 29. Pulled by historic steam locomotive No. 28, the 50-minute “Skeleton Starlight trains depart at […]

Constance Hawkins 1944 ~ 2022

Constance Hawkins 1944 ~ 2022

Sonora, CA… Constance Hawkins 6/28/1944 – 10/23/2022. Constance “Connie” Hawkins, 78, of Sonora, passed away on Sunday, October 23, 2022 at her home. Arrangements entrusted to Sierra Cremation & Burial Service. www.sierracremationservice.com

Ann E. Farenkamm 1932 ~ 2022

Ann E. Farenkamm 1932 ~ 2022

Livermore, CA… Ann E. Farenkamn 11/21/1932 – 10/22/2022. Ann E. Farenkamm, 89, of Livermore, passed away on Saturday, October 22, 2022 at Sonora Senior Living in Jamestown. Arrangements entrusted to Sierra Cremation & Burial Service. www.sierracremationservice.com

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