LA Man Goes on Wild, Rampage Starting in Buck Meadows, Through Yosemite & Ending in Fish Camp

LA Man Goes on Wild, Rampage Starting in Buck Meadows, Through Yosemite & Ending in Fish Camp

Fish Camp, CA…LA Man Arrested after Terrorizing Trek Around Mariposa, Yosemite & Mariposa County. It all started Wednesday afternoon around 1:45pm in the Buck Meadows area of Mariposa County on Hwy 120. Anthony Mehlhaff 40 years old from Los Angeles, CA walked up to a pregnant waitress in a local restaurant. He reached out and […]

Elaine Ruth Barrett 1937 ~ 2024

Elaine Ruth Barrett 1937 ~ 2024

Sonora, CA…Elaine Ruth Barrett January 21, 1937 ~ August 12, 2024 (age 87).  Elaine Ruth Barrett, 87, passed away on August 12, 2024, in Sonora, CA. Elaine was born on January 21, 1937, in Lubbock, TX to parents Lloyd and Ruth (Matteson) Baxley. Ruth was a retired Paralegal. A Graveside service will be held at […]

Homer E. Richardson 1926 ~ 2024

Homer E. Richardson 1926 ~ 2024

Angels Camp, CA…Homer E. Richardson October 3, 1926 ~ August 10, 2024 (age 97).  Homer Ernest Richardson, 97, passed away on August 10, 2024, in Sonora, CA. Homer was born on October 03, 1926, in Stockton, MO to parents Jason and M. Marie (Taylor) Richardson. Homer was a veteran of the United States Marine Corp, […]

Beverly A. Graves 1933 ~ 2024

Beverly A. Graves 1933 ~ 2024

Soulsbyville, CA…Beverly A. Graves January 11, 1933 ~ August 10, 2024 (age 91). Beverly Ann Graves, 91, passed away on August 10, 2024, in Soulsbyville, CA. Beverly was born on January 11, 1933, in CA to parents Alfred and Leta (Cox) Thym. Beverly was a retired Post Mistress. Private family services will be held. Online […]

Fatal Hwy 120 Crash Took Life of Ceres Man

Fatal Hwy 120 Crash Took Life of Ceres Man

Jamestown, CA…On Friday, August 9, 2024, at approximately 7:25am, a 54-year-old male from Ceres was driving a 2014 Buick sedan eastbound on State Route 120, east of La Grange Road along with his passenger, 66-year-old Vicki Rasmussen of Ceres. At that same time, 67-year-old Erich Heinrichs of Turlock was driving a 2020 Hino tank truck […]

Caltrans to Begin Culvert Replacements on Hwy 49

Caltrans to Begin Culvert Replacements on Hwy 49

Tuolumne County, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is preparing to begin construction to replace 162 feet of culvert on State Route 49 between Sonora and Tuttletown. The project is scheduled to begin the week of August 26, 2024, and end in late September. It will require one-way traffic control between Flume Road and Mt. […]

New Fall Arrivals at SNAC Murphys! Shop Local Today!

New Fall Arrivals at SNAC Murphys!  Shop Local Today!

Murphys, CA…We’re transitioning in to Fall @ SNAC Murphys with new Arrivals Daily! Patagonia, Aventura, Roxy SNAC is a locally-owned, independent outdoor gear shop. We sell quality outdoor gear, clothing & footwear, offer gear rentals, and have a staff ready to help you outfit yourself for any adventure! SNAC is open seven days a week and has three […]

Pedro Fire, 7% Contained 2,727 Acres, Smoke Output Drops Significantly

Pedro Fire, 7% Contained 2,727 Acres, Smoke Output Drops Significantly

Don Pedro, CA…The Pedro Fire has now spread to 2727 acres burning in grass and brush. The fire remains 5% contained and exhibits a moderate to dangerous rate of spread. There is an active threat to structures and powerlines, prompting evacuation orders and warnings. Resources Assigned 300 Personnel 5 Helicopters 22 Engines 6 Dozers 3 […]

Stanislaus National Forest Extends Seasonal Road Closures Through June 30.

Stanislaus National Forest Extends Seasonal Road Closures Through June 30.

Sonora, CA…After a late snow year and lingering damage to Stanislaus National Forest roads, Acting Forest Supervisor Beth Martinez has issued a forest order extending the seasonal road closures for affected roads in the Mi-Wok/Summit and Calaveras Ranger Districts, effective June 11 through June 30.  “After another winter of heavy snow, especially later in the […]

Groveland Ranger District to Host Community Town Hall Event

Groveland Ranger District to Host Community Town Hall Event

Groveland, CA…Continuing their efforts to engage in more direct community outreach and transparency, the Stanislaus National Forest’s Groveland Ranger District will host a community town hall event, Wednesday, June 12, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Groveland Community Resilience Center, 18986 Ferretti Road, Groveland, California. Representative of the Ranger District as well as […]

Greg McCulloch Named Adventist Health Sonora President

Greg McCulloch Named Adventist Health Sonora President

Sonora, CA…Adventist Health has appointed Greg McCulloch as president of Adventist Health Sonora, effective today.  “Greg is a disciplined and thoughtful healthcare leader,” said Kerry L. Heinrich, president and CEO of Adventist Health. “His leadership approach is animated by a passion for his community, for the faith-based mission of Adventist Health and a desire to […]

High Speed Unlawful Passing Takes Four Lives in Violent Bonds Flat Road Head on Collision

High Speed Unlawful Passing Takes Four Lives in Violent Bonds Flat Road Head on Collision

La Grange, CA…On May 31, 2024, at approximately 5:09pm 56-year-old Michael Keith of Stockton was driving his 2020 Chevrolet 1500 pickup northbound on Bonds Flat Road, unlawfully passing another vehicle over the double yellow centerline in excess of 100 miles per hour while approaching the T intersection with La Grange Road. Also in the vehicle […]

73 Year Old Texas Woman Loses Life in Hwy 120 Head-On Collision

73 Year Old Texas Woman Loses Life in Hwy 120 Head-On Collision

Groveland, CA…On May 29th, 2024, just before 1:00pm, 73-year-old James Brent of Humble, Texas was driving a 2024 Kia Forte westbound on State Route 120, west of Smith Station Road along with his 73-year-old female passenger also from Humble Texas. At that same time, 25-year-old Andrew Burney of Truckee, Ca was driving a 2013 Kia […]

You Are Free to Roam the High Country as Sonora Joins Ebbetts Pass in Reopening

You Are Free to Roam the High Country as Sonora Joins Ebbetts Pass in Reopening

Kennedy Meadows, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) formally reopened Sonora Pass on State Route 108 at 3:00 p.m. yesterday after five weeks of snow removal operations. Our District 10 Long Barn and District 9 Sonora Junction Maintenance crews made great progress clearing Sonora Pass this season exceeding our annual goal of reopening State Route […]

BonnieJean Warford 1935 ~ 2024

BonnieJean Warford 1935 ~ 2024

Sonora, CA…BonnieJean Warford September 28, 1935 ~ May 10, 2024 (age 88) An obituary is not available at this time for BonnieJean Warford. 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 BonnieJean Warford, please visit our floral store.