Chinese Camp, CA…Final Update: Deputies have been released from the scene and all evacuations have been lifted. Additionally, responding crews were able to determine the explosion was due to a transformer and the location of the explosion was later determined to be at Engie, a facility neighboring the Ultrapower facility. Original: Reported Battery Explosion in […]
Groveland, CA…On January 8, 2026, at approximately 4:14 pm, a 43-year-old male from Lodi, CA was driving a 2014 GMC Sierra pickup, alone on westbound State Route 120, east of Grizzly Road at a high rate of speed. As the vehicle approached a right curve in the roadway, the driver allowed his vehicle to leave […]
Sonora, CA…The Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Office was notified of social media posts reporting a shooting involving deputies on Old Oak Ranch Road today. After confirming with our local law enforcement partners, we can state that neither our office nor our partners were involved in any shooting.
Arnold, CA…Over 2,000 PG&E Customers in the Arnold & Surrounding areas are powerless at this time. At least from PG&E. There are other smaller outages in the Groveland, Tuolumne, Rancho Calaveras & Sonora areas at this time as well. PG&E is not reporting any restoral times for most of these outages including the largest block […]
Arnold, Murphys & Sonora, CA…The snow we’ve been waiting for is finally on the way! We are ready for you whether you need last-minute gifts, gear or rentals! All SNAC stores ARE OPEN on Christmas Eve! SNAC MURPHYS & SONORA 10AM-4PM SNAC ARNOLD 8AM-6PM WE ARE CLOSED CHRISTMAS DAY All stores will re-open Friday 12/26 […]
Columbia, CA…Mrs. Hazel Irma Kleine December 16, 1936 ~ December 15, 2025 (age 88). An obituary is not available at this time for Mrs. Hazel Irma Kleine. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Mrs. Hazel Irma Kleine, please visit our […]
Arnold, CA…Caltrans has temporarily closed SR-4 / Ebbetts Pass in #AlpineCounty, SR-108 / Sonora Pass in #TuolumneCounty for the upcoming series of storms. The eastbound Ebbetts Pass closure is at Lake Alpine and the westbound closure will be set at Raymond Meadows. The eastbound Sonora Pass closure will be set at Kennedy Meadows Resort and […]
San Andreas & Sonora, CA…Congratulations to State Champion Calaveras & Sonora High Football Teams!! Details from the CIF are below…
Jamestown, CA…Late at night on Thursday, December 11th, 2025 (specific time is undetermined at this time), a 66-year-old, male motorist was driving a Yamaha off-highway vehicle on private property near Pulpit Rock Road in Jamestown, CA. For an unknown reason, the motorist allowed his Yamaha to drive down an embankment causing the driver to be […]
Arnold, CA…Caltrans has reopened Ebbetts & Sonora Passes after the recent dry weather spell. It looks like the dry weather will hold for at the next week and then it looks like the storm door may edge back open.
Sonora, CA…On November 25, 2025, Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Office arrested Sonora resident, 58-year-old Shauna Marie Love. The arrest comes after the Tuolumne County District Attorney’s Office filed a complaint against Ms. Love alleging 45 counts of embezzlement and an arrest warrant was signed on November 25, 2025. The alleged embezzlement occurred from 2019 to 2024 […]
Arnold, Murphys & Sonora, CA…Perfect weekend to gear up for opening day!! We would love to help get you dialed in for maximum fun!!🤩 Visit us at SNAC Arnold for all your ski/snowboard needs!
Sonora, CA…Sandra “Sandy” L. Pence July 27, 1942 ~ November 16, 2025 (age 83). Sandra Lou Pence, 83, passed away on November 16, 2025. Online condolences can be made at https://www.dieboldfuneral.com/. Funeral arrangements were trusted to Angels Memorial Chapel, 1071 S Main Street PO Box 944 Angels Camp, CA 95222, (209) 736-4552. To send flowers […]
Tuolumne, CA…On October 24, 2025, at about 11:13 p.m., TCSO Dispatch received a 911 call reporting that a confidential victim had been taken against her will approximately two hours earlier by 59-year-old Serge Kiriluk. During the investigation, deputies responded to Kiriluk’s residence in the Tuolumne area, where they located the victim. The victim told deputies […]
Groveland, CA…The Groveland Ranger District on the Stanislaus National Forest is planning to implement prescribed fire operations on the Groveland Ranger District late October 2025, pending all required approvals. We estimate this work to continue through late November of 2025 or as weather conditions allow. We use prescribed fires to help reduce overgrown vegetation to […]
Sonora, CA…On October 13, 2025, at approximately 10:00 a.m., a 51-year-old male driver from Beijing, China, was driving a 2025 Jeep Compass SUV eastbound on State Route 120 near Menke Ness Road, accompanied by his 52-year-old female passenger and his 82-year-old female passenger, both also from Beijing, China. They were traveling behind a Caltrans vehicle […]
Soulsbyville, CA…Cindy Nunes Rochelle February 12, 1958 ~ September 13, 2025 (age 67). Cynthia Nunes Rochelle, lovingly known as Cindy, passed away surrounded by family and friends who cherished her vibrant spirit and generous heart. She was born on February 12, 1958, in Vallejo, California, and spent much of her life in Napa and Angels […]
Arnold, CA…After a few welcome showers today the weather is shaping up to be perfect for the Big Arnold Classic Car Show tomorrow at White Pines Park! No dust, perfect temps and the weather is shaping up to be perfect for the weekend. The detailed forecast for the West Slope & Mother Lode from NWS […]
San Andreas, CA…This series of fires within CAL FIRE/Tuloumne-Calaveras Unit contains 22 distinct fires that occurred around the time of a lightning storm that passed through the area. Multiple ground and air resources have arrived, totaling 634 personnel. Additional ground and air resources are on order and will be engaged on the fire lines as […]
Jamestown, CA…Tuolumne County Fire Road Closures Incident: 0045 Type: CLOSURE of a Road Location: 18437 5th Ave Loc Desc: FIRE CLOSURE Lat/Lon: 37.956699 -120.418155 Detail Information 7:29 AM 5 [6] ORIGINAL FIRE LOG 250902MR0263 7:20 AM 4 [4] RED HILLS CLOSED AT J59 7:20 AM 3 [3] SR49 AT SR108 IS CLOSED 7:20 AM 2 […]
San Andreas, CA…Well what a day it has been so far. Early morning lightning strikes created havoc and destruction for the rest of the day. CAL FIRE is reporting 7,711 Acres burned today. The largest portion of the complex fire is basically from Chinese Camp all the way to Don Pedro at now 4,000 acres. […]
Arnold, CA….Regional outages near Murphys & Valley Springs & Widespread outages in Tuolumne County at this time.
Arnold, Murphys & Sonora, CA…The Huge SNAC Labor Day Sale!! Huge Savings at All Three Locations!!
Sonora, CA…Sunday evening, members of the Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue (SAR) team were actively searching in the area of East Bald Mountain Road in Sonora, in response to a recent report, regarding a possible sighting of missing person Barbara Crosby that had occurred earlier in the weekend. https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1BJf1gtcJA/ While conducting the search, SAR […]
Chinese Camp, CA…Forward progress of the fire has been stopped. Firefighters will remain at scene for the next several hours mopping-up. (Update 8.22.25 13:22 PM) Firefighters are making good progress on the fire and both Air Tankers have been released. Chinese Camp Mill – near Perricone Rd and Hwy 120, Chinese Camp (Tuolumne County) #Simsfire […]
Yosemite, CA…Yosemite National Park & Much of the Hwy 49 Corridor from Coulterville south is without power at this time. PG&E is reporting restoral times between 11pm and 1am for the various areas.
Sonora, CA…Firefighting crews from the Stanislaus National Forest are currently responding to two confirmed wildfires as well as two smoke checks/possible fires. In the last 24 hours, there have been 289 lightning strikes with 72 confirmed ground contacts. Currently Responding Kitchen Fire – west of Union Reservoir, fire is sized up at 30 ft x […]
Avery, CA…South of Avery but in Tuolumne County….(Update 7.30.25 1:06pm) The fire is holding within retardant lines at 4 to 5 acres. There is minimal fire activity. (Update 7.30.25 11:08am) The fire is 4 acres with difficult access. additional resources are responding. #Mccormickfire Firefighters are at scene of a 3 acre vegetation fire near forest […]
Sonora, CA…The League of Women Voters of the Mother Lode will have their General Meeting Saturday August 2, 2025 from 10am to noon. It will be held at the Tuolumne County Library, 480 Greenley Road, Sonora. A screening of the dynamic speech given by the LWV National President at the June Convention will be aired. […]
Columbia, CA…On July 23, 2025, at approximately 1754 hours, a black 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee driven by a 56-year-old male from Puerto Rico was traveling westbound on Shaws Flat Road, stopped at the stop sign controlling the intersection of State Route 49. A white 2003 Dodge Ram 2500 pickup driven by an 18-year-old male from […]
