Linda Tolbert 1942 ~ 2022
Sonora, CA… Linda Tolbert 6/29/1942 – 6/19/2022. Linda K. Tolbert, 79, of Sonora, passed away on Sunday, June 19, 2022 in Columbia. Arrangements entrusted to Sierra Cremation & Burial Service. www.sierracremationservice.com
Richard Bryant 1952 ~ 2022
Sonora, CA… Richard Bryant 12/29/1952 – 6/11/2022. Richard Bryant, 69, of Sonora, passed away on Saturday, June 11, 2022 at his home. Arrangements entrusted to Sierra Cremation & Burial Service. www.sierracremationservice.com
John D. Escober 1957 ~ 2022
Jamestown, CA… John D. Escober 6/18/1957 – 6/6/2022. John D. Escober, 64, of Jamestown, passed away on Monday, June 6, 2022 in Jamestown. Arrangements entrusted to Sierra Cremation & Burial Service. www.sierracremationservice.com
Richard Shepard 1967 ~ 2022
Jamestown, CA… Richard Shepard 9/20/1967 – 6/2/2022. Richard Shepard, 54, of Jamestown, passed away on Thursday, June 2, 2022 at his home. Arrangements entrusted to Sierra Cremation & Burial Service. www.sierracremationservice.com
Russell Loberg 1960 ~ 2022
Columbia, CA… Russell Loberg 7/13/1960 – 6/3/2022. Russell Loberg, 61, of Columbia, passed away on Friday, June 3, 2022 at his home. Arrangements entrusted to Sierra Cremation & Burial Service. www.sierracremationservice.com
Estie A. Cokeley 1936 ~ 2022
Jamestown, CA… Estie A. Cokeley 6/12/1936 – 6/1/2022. Estie A. Cokeley, 85, of Jamestown, passed away on Wednesday, June 1, 2022 at her home. Arrangements entrusted to Sierra Cremation & Burial Service. www.sierracremationservice.com
Marilyn A. Zimmerman 1931 ~ 2022
Twain Harte, CA… Marilyn A. Zimmerman 12/21/1931 – 5/28/2022. Marilyn A. Zimmerman, 90, of Twain Harte, passed away on Saturday, May 28, 2022 at her home. Arrangements entrusted to Sierra Cremation & Burial Service. www.sierracremationservice.com
Sierra Pacific Industries to Close Public Access to California Forestlands Due to Drought & Wildfire Risk July 1st
Anderson, CA – Due to the extreme drought conditions and increasing risk of wildfire, Sierra Pacific Industries (SPI) will be closing its California forestlands to public access. This closure begins Fri., July 1, and will remain in effect until further notice. “Despite some of the late spring rains, California is experiencing the driest conditions it […]
Self Issuing Permit Stations Available for Late Arriving Stanislaus USFS Visitors
Sonora, CA…Planning a trip into the Wilderness this weekend? Both the Summit Ranger Station and Calaveras Ranger Station have self issuing permit stations if you arrive after hours. Please be sure to follow all of the rules of the Wilderness. https://www.fs.usda.gov/attmain/stanislaus/specialplaces Happy trails! Source = USFS
Sheriff’s Departments Successfully Recover Pontoon Plane from New Melones
Tuttletown, CA…Earlier this week Tuolumne County Sheriff Boating Unit deputies, and Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office Dive Team and Boating Unit worked together to conduct a recovery operation of an amphibious aircraft which had crashed in Melones Lake earlier this month. Plane and simple, the operation went well.
Janette Marilyn (Martin) Bacon “Jan Bacon” 1941 – 2022
Sonora, CA…Janette Marilyn (Martin) Bacon “Jan Bacon” was welcomed to her heavenly home in the early morning hours of May 22, 2022 after a 26 year battle with breast cancer. Without a doubt she was greeted with the words “Well done my good and faithful servant”. Janette was born in April 1941, the last of […]
Emergency Personnel Rescue Unconscious Male & Pets from Structure Fire
Sonora, CA….On Thursday, June 16th, at approximately 2:00 pm, Tuolumne County Fire/CAL FIRE TCU, Sonora City Fire, Tuolumne County Ambulance, and Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to a residential structure fire in the 19000 block of Serrano Road in Sonora. On arrival firefighters found a residential structure with light smoke showing and reports of […]
SNAC Arnold is Ready for All Your Summer Adventures
Arnold, CA…Due to Popular Demand, we’ve expanded our Inflatable Stand-Up Paddleboard (SUP) Department! Inflatable SUPs are a lot lighter, way more durable and are more affordable than most hard shell SUPs. All of our Inflatable SUPs come with a Travel Bag, 3-Piece Paddle, Dual Action Pump, Leash & Skeg. All 3 GLIDE models $895. AQUAGLIDE […]
The Father’s Day Fly-In at Columbia Airport is Back!!! June 18 & 19th!
Columbia, CA….Enjoy the Father’s Day Fly-In at Columbia Airport. Events for both the young and older, brings inspiration to all and sparks memories in those who have attended the fly-in as well as those who served our country. Pilots look forward to bringing their beautiful, historic aircraft to our fly-in, a family friendly event complete […]
Sardella Prescribed Fire Training
San Andreas, CA…The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) will conduct a prescribed fire training on the Sardella burn site in Tuolumne County, adjacent to the community of Tuolumne. Smoke from the project will be visible from Sonora and surrounding areas. The goal of the prescribed burn is to maintain firefighter readiness […]
Gold Rush Days in Columbia are the 2nd Saturday Every month – 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Columbia, CA…Reserve the second Saturday of every month for Gold Rush Days at Columbia State Historic Park. You’ll get to see inside special exhibits, stores and residences not regularly open to the public. Columbia’s Gold Rush Days is a chance to explore the historic town of Columbia and see it come alive with living history. […]
2nd Saturday Art Nights Continue on in 2022
Sonora, CA…The second Saturday of every month, the merchants in Historic Downtown Sonora open their doors from 5:00-8:00 pm to host artists of all types for entertainment for locals and visitors. Starting at 5pm galleries, restaurants, and shops offer a magical blend of Art, Live Music, Performers & Art Demonstrations! Look for our banners up […]
Tuolumne County Farm & Ranch Tour is Saturday, June 11, 10am to 4pm
Soulsbyville, CA…Visit our five host farms to celebrate Tuolumne County agriculture! Guests drive to each host farm for tours and fun! Family friendly event. Lots of animals – horses, pigs, chickens, ducks, goats, cows, rabbits. Gardening workshops. Train rides. Orchard tours. State-of-the-art greenhouse tour. Products, crafts, food, plants for sale. Free wine tasting. Delicious lunch […]
Prescribed Burn in Mt. Havalia Area Ignites Today
Tuolumne, CA…The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) will conduct a prescribed burn operation on the Mt. Havalia Vegetation Management Program (VMP) in Tuolumne County, adjacent to the community of Tuolumne. Smoke from the project will be visible from Tuolumne and surrounding areas. The goal of the prescribed burn is to maintain […]
Michael J. Rusca 1954 ~ 2022
Twain Harte, CA… Michael J. Rusca 12/10/1954 – 5/22/2022. Michael J. Rusca, 67, of Twain Harte, passed away on Sunday, May 22, 2022 at his home. Arrangements entrusted to Sierra Cremation & Burial Service. www.sierracremationservice.com
Karen Irish 1974~2022
Sonora, CA… Karen Irish 10/26/1974 – 5/23/2022. Karen Irish, 47, of Sonora, passed away on Monday, May 23, 2022 at Adventist Health Sonora. Arrangements entrusted to Sierra Cremation & Burial Service. www.sierracremationservice.com
Janette Bacon 1941~2022
Sonora, CA… Janette Bacon 4/22/1941 – 5/22/2022. Janette Bacon, 81, of Sonora, passed away on Sunday, May 22, 2022 at her home. Arrangements entrusted to Sierra Cremation & Burial Service. www.sierracremationservice.com
Come Check out SNAC Arnold’s USED Kayaks, Canoes & SUPs!
Arnold, Murphys & Sonora, CA…If you’re headed to a Garage Sale this weekend, you’ll want to swing by and see the best selection of USED Kayaks, Canoes & SUPs that SNAC Arnold has ever had. Start the summer off right with your own paddlecraft of choice – at a great price! Of course, this selection […]
Burglary in Progress Foiled by Responding Deputies, Identity of Fleeing Burglar Leads Deputies to Additional Suspect and Crimes
Sonora, CA…Earlier this month on Thursday May 12th deputies responded to the area of Country Road in Sonora for a report of a burglary in progress at a residence. Deputies arrived and a male suspect ran from them on foot. Deputies gave chase and searched but were unable to locate the suspect. Deputies were later […]
SNAC Arnold is Ready for All Your Summer Adventures
Arnold, CA…Due to Popular Demand, we’ve expanded our Inflatable Stand-Up Paddleboard (SUP) Department! Inflatable SUPs are a lot lighter, way more durable and are more affordable than most hard shell SUPs. All of our Inflatable SUPs come with a Travel Bag, 3-Piece Paddle, Dual Action Pump, Leash & Skeg. All 3 GLIDE models $895. AQUAGLIDE […]
SNAC Arnold is Ready for All Your Summer Adventures
Arnold, CA…Due to Popular Demand, we’ve expanded our Inflatable Stand-Up Paddleboard (SUP) Department! Inflatable SUPs are a lot lighter, way more durable and are more affordable than most hard shell SUPs. All of our Inflatable SUPs come with a Travel Bag, 3-Piece Paddle, Dual Action Pump, Leash & Skeg. All 3 GLIDE models $895. AQUAGLIDE […]
Columbia Diggins Tent Town 1852! May 19 – 21
Columbia, CA…Columbia State Historic Park will present “Diggins Tent Town 1852”, a special living history event that recreates a 1852 tent town from the California Gold Rush from May 19 through May 21, 2022. Supporting this event will be over 150 costumed volunteers assisting park visitors as they experience the 1852 mining camp that is […]
The 2022 River Ranch Music Festival
Tuolumne, CA…Nicholas Lefler Presents: The 22nd River Ranch Music Festival in 2022! May 20 & 21, 2022 Music starts at 6:00pm Friday. All Ages Welcome Camping and Parking included. River Ranch Campgrounds. Tuolumne, California. All ages welcome. Live music, camping, vendors, hiking, swimming, and of course dancing! Coming up soon! May 20 & 21 […]
The 2022 River Ranch Music Festival
Tuolumne, CA…Nicholas Lefler Presents: The 22nd River Ranch Music Festival in 2022! May 20 & 21, 2022 Music starts at 6:00pm Friday. All Ages Welcome Camping and Parking included. River Ranch Campgrounds. Tuolumne, California. All ages welcome. Live music, camping, vendors, hiking, swimming, and of course dancing! Coming up soon! May 20 & 21 […]
Donna D. McEvoy Passed Away at 69
Jamestown, CA…Donna D. McEvoy, 69, of Jamestown passed away on Friday, May 6, 2022 at her residence. Arrangements entrusted to Sierra Cremation & Burial Service. www.sierracremationservice.com