Tuolumne, CA…Gerald R. Young 8/24/1943 – 10/16/2021. Gerald R. Young, 78, of Tuolumne, passed away on Saturday, October 16, 2021 at Adventist Health Sonora. Arrangements entrusted to Sierra Cremation & Burial Service. www.sierracremationservice.com
Columbia, CA…Terry R. Haynes 6/22/1935 – 10/14/2021. Terry R. Haynes, 86, of Columbia, passed away on Thursday, October 14, 2021 at his home. Arrangements entrusted to Sierra Cremation & Burial Service. www.sierracremationservice.com
Markleeville, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) reopened State Route 89/Monitor Pass at approximately 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 28, 2021. The roadway had been closed due to a series of storms. Route-4/Ebbetts Pass and Route-108/Sonora Pass remain closed until further notice. Caltrans will provide updates on social media. For the latest road conditions, visit […]
Washington, DC…This year, System Transport by introduction of long-time sponsor Kenworth Truck Company was selected as the truck carrier for the 2021 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree. Over the last several months, System Transport has been integral in working with the Six Rivers National Forest team in ensuring preparations are ready to safely carry and transport […]
Sonora, CA…Just before 5:30 pm Sunday, our office received a call of a dispute involving 57-year-old Ty Day of Tuolumne. Day was reportedly intoxicated when he showed up at the victim’s house. During an argument, Day threatened to kill both victims before retrieving a shotgun from his vehicle and pointing it at them. The victim’s […]
Sonora, CA…A combination of recent rain, snow, and cooler temperatures has reduced the overall fire danger within the Stanislaus National Forest, enabling termination of the fire restrictions that were put into place across the entire Forest back in August and updated on October 22, 2021. Stanislaus National Forest Supervisor Jason Kuiken says “Temperatures have decreased […]
Arnold, CA…This highway information is the latest reported by Caltrans as of Monday, October 25th, 2021 at 11:41 AM. SR 4 [IN THE CENTRAL CALIFORNIA AREA] IS CLOSED AT THE JCT OF SR 99 /IN STOCKTON/ (SAN JOAQUIN CO) FROM 1900 HRS EACH NIGHT TO 0600 HRS EACH MORNING 7 DAYS A WEEK THRU 10/31/21 […]
Arnold, CA…The calm after the storm begins today. Over a foot of snow may fall at higher elevations as this system cools as it exits. The latest from the National Weather Service for the West Slope & Mother Lode are below… Detailed forecast for West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada Today Heavy rain showers at lower […]
Arnold, CA…Ladies & Gentlemen, Lads & Lasses and Boys & Girls….The Drought & Fire Season has been replaced at least for the next week or so with Winter Storm Watches & Flood Warnings. The latest from the National Weather Service is below… weather.gov National Weather Service Watches, Warnings & Advisories Go to the NOAA Homepage […]
Sonora, CA…October 21, 2021. A combination of recent rain, snow, and cooler temperatures has reduced the fire danger within portions of the Stanislaus National Forest, enabling an adjustment to the fire restrictions that were put into place across the entire Forest back in August. High elevation (low fire hazard) areas on the Forest will no […]
Arnold, CA…Ladies & Gents, Lads & Lasses the storm door is opening and moisture is in your forecast for the next week. The Forecasts from the National Service for the West Slope & Mother Lode are below. Detailed forecast for West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada Today Mostly cloudy. At lower elevations, a chance of rain. […]
Yosemite, CA…On Thursday, October 21-Saturday, October 23, weather and conditions permitting, fire crews will begin prescribed burning units 11 & 16 in Yosemite Valley. Unit 11 is located south of Southside Drive near the El Capitan Crossover and Unit 16 is located between Southside Drive and the Four Mile trailhead. Ignitions will occur over both days. […]
Jamestown, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) announces a full closure of a section of State Route (SR) 49 in Tuolumne County, for approximately 10 days for culvert replacement near Chinese Camp and Montezuma. A complete closure of SR-49 from south of the junction with State Route 108 to just south of Montezuma is scheduled from 7:00 A.M. on Monday, […]
Arnold, CA….Yesterday morning we drove over Ebbetts Pass and returned after Midnight over Hwy 88. With the storm door starting to crack open we hope for moisture’s sake it was our last trip till spring. We we passed back over Carson Pass we were pushing over a foot of snow between Kirkwood & Silver Lake. […]
Groveland, CA…John W. Daniel 3/21/1943 – 10/8/2021. John W. Daniel, 78, of Groveland, passed away on Friday, October 8, 2021 at his home. Arrangements entrusted to Sierra Cremation & Burial Service. www.sierracremationservice.com
Jamestown, CA…Sylvester J. Schaller 6/22/1935 – 10/11/2021. Sylvester J. Schaller, 86, of Jamestown, passed away on Monday, October 11, 2021 at Adventist Health Sonora. Arrangements entrusted to Sierra Cremation & Burial Service. www.sierracremationservice.com
Tuolumne, CA…Kevin S. Gibbs 11/2/1967 – 10/10/2021. Kevin S. Gibbs, 53, of Tuolumne, passed away on Sunday, October 10, 2021 at Adventist Health Sonora. Arrangements entrusted to Sierra Cremation & Burial Service. www.sierracremationservice.com
Jamestown, CA…Sheryl D. Olschewski 11/10/1957 – 10/12/2021. Sheryl D. Olschewski, 63, of Jamestown, passed away on Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at Avalon Health Care in San Andreas. Arrangements entrusted to Sierra Cremation & Burial Service – Calaveras. www.sierracremationservice.com
Sonora, CA…Michael E. Kagay 11/13/1950 – 10/7/2021. Michael E. Kagay, 70, of Sonora, passed away on Thursday, October 7, 2021 at his home. Arrangements entrusted to Sierra Cremation & Burial Service. www.sierracremationservice.com
Sonora, CA…Patricia G. Wolf 1/10/1942 – 10/8/2021. Patricia G. Wolf, 79, of Sonora, passed away on Friday, October 8, 2021 at her home. Arrangements entrusted to Sierra Cremation & Burial Service. www.sierracremationservice.com
Tuolumne, CA…Stephen D. Arata 12/20/1950 – 10/2/2021. Stephen D. Arata, 70, of Tuolumne, passed away on Saturday, October 2, 2021 at Adventist Health Sonora. Arrangements entrusted to Sierra Cremation & Burial Service. www.sierracremationservice.com
Twain Harte, CA…Last Friday afternoon, deputies responded to Joaquin Gully Road in Twain Harte for a report of a suspicious man sitting in his vehicle with a firearm lying on the center console. When deputies arrived, they located the responsible’ s vehicle, unoccupied. While inspecting the vehicle, they noticed tape was placed on the front […]
Sonora, CA….18-year-old Brian D. Murray was arrested for DUI following an investigation into a solo-vehicle injury collision on Monday. Shortly after 4:00 pm on October 11, we were called to the area of North Washington Street and Wyckoff Street for a collision. When officers arrived, they found that a 2003 silver Ford Ranger had gone […]
Sonora, CA…“Oh, that’s how Sonora PD gets down, huh?”…..is what one of the suspects said to the arresting officer on Tuesday, dissatisfied that they were being taken to jail rather than just given a citation. 29-year-old Cody D. Bates and 22-year-old Kayli N. Morris of Modesto, along with 32-year-old Ashton N. Mourer and 34-year-old Jonathan […]
Sonora, CA…The latest Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Deputies Activity Logs are enclosed… Media Bulletin (Wednesday, October 6, 2021) 00:07 911 HANG UP 2110060002 Occurred on Red Hills Rd, in Chinese Camp. 911HU. . Disposition: Welfare Check. 00:34 TRAFFIC STOP 2110060004 Officer initiated activity at Hwy 49/WASHINGTON St, Jamestown. . Disposition: Warning Given (Used for 11-95s). 00:51 […]
Arnold, CA…Save time & money this season! How does it work? We make it easy! Come into Arnold any day from 10-5 to start the process. Fill out the paperwork, get fitted, and leave with your entire ski package for the whole season! That way you & the family can head straight to the mountain […]
Arnold, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has temporarily closed State Route 4/Ebbetts Pass, Route 89/Monitor Pass and Route 108/Sonora Pass due to inclement weather. All three passes were temporarily closed Monday morning for the safety of the traveling public with snowfall predicted to impact the mountain region in the next few days. There is […]