Highland Lakes, CA…On June 24, 2021, a lightning storm ignited a fire in the Carson-Iceberg Wilderness northeast of Spicer Reservoir and southwest of Highland Lakes at the 7500 ft. elevation. Fire managers are utilizing a confine/contain strategy using ridges, creeks, trails, and natural barriers to manage the fire. The terrain is steep with brush, patches […]
Groveland, CA…Charles A. Ross, Jr. 8/27/1931 – 7/7/2021. Charles A. Ross, Jr., 89, of Groveland, passed away on Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at Adventist Health Sonora. Arrangements entrusted to Sierra Cremation & Burial Service. www.sierracremationservice.com
Sierra Village, CA…Louis A. Benoit 11/12/1951 – 7/5/2021. Louis A. Benoit, 69, of Sierra Village, passed away on Monday, July 5, 2021 at the Alexander Cohen Hospice House in Hughson. Family and friends are invited to attend a graveside service on Saturday, July 17, 2021 at 10:00 A.M. at the Word of Life Rest Cemetery, […]
Sonora, CA…Hermine Pothmann 9/1/1936 – 7/7/2021. Hermine Pothmann, 84, of Sonora, passed away on Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at Avalon Care Center in Sonora. Arrangements entrusted to Sierra Cremation & Burial Service. www.sierracremationservice.com
Sonora, CA…David Clevenger 4/23/1945 – 7/8/2021. David Clevenger, 76, of Sonora, passed away on Thursday, July 8, 2021 at Adventist Health Sonora. Arrangements entrusted to Sierra Cremation & Burial Service. www.sierracremationservice.com
Jamestown, CA…Martin R. Miale 3/11/1959 – 7/4/2021. Martin Miale, 62, of Jamestown, passed away on Sunday, July 4, 2021 at Doctors Medical Center in Modesto. Arrangements entrusted to Sierra Cremation & Burial Service. www.sierracremationservice.com
Columbia, CA…Stephen Kistner 7/29/1942 – 7/4/2021. Stephen Kistner, 78, of Columbia, passed away on Sunday, July 4, 2021 at his home. Arrangements entrusted to Sierra Cremation & Burial Service. www.sierracremationservice.com
Tuolumne, CA…Gregory “Al” O’Brien 10/23/1949 – 7/8/2021. Gregory A. “Al” O’Brien, 74, of Tuolumne, passed away on Thursday, July 8, 2021 at his home. Arrangements entrusted to Sierra Cremation & Burial Service. www.sierracremationservice.com
Antelope Valley, CA…The USGS has raised the initial quake to a 6.0 from 5.9 on the Richter Scale. In our office we have felt many of the now 182 aftershocks of over 2.5 on the scale in last 24 hrs. Thankfully no significant damage but there has been a whole lotta shakin goin on! 6.0 […]
Arnold, CA…We have been digging through the USGS data on this cluster of quakes and is seems a new one hits the list every few minutes. As of this writing there have been 67 temblors 2.5 or greater in the last 24 hours. 4.0 6 km WSW of Coleville, California 2021-07-08 16:58:54 (UTC-07:00) 8.0 km […]
Arnold, CA……As the USGS maps settle down it looks like there was a total of six earthquakes this afternoon. They Ranged from 5.9 to 3.6 on the Richter Scale. 3.6 28km ENE of Dardanelle, CA 2021-07-08 16:11:03 (UTC-07:00) -1.5 km 2.9 30km ENE of Dardanelle, CA 2021-07-08 16:07:41 (UTC-07:00) 4.3 km 3.5 31km ENE of […]
Arnold, CA….The latest, updated excessive heat watch from the National Weather Service in Sacramento. “Dangerously hot conditions may impact the Central Valley and surrounding foothills and mountains. Triple digit heat along with warm overnight lows are possible late this week and into early next week. The combination of the very hot afternoons and warm nights […]
Columbia, CA…Stephen Kistner, 7/29/1942 – 7/4/2021. Stephen Kistner, 78, of Columbia, passed away on Sunday, July 4, 2021 at his home. Arrangements entrusted to Sierra Cremation & Burial Service. www.sierracremationservice.com
Sonora, CA…We need our communities help to help locate Juanita. If you have any information, please contact the Sonora Police Department.
Arnold, CA…According to the National Weather Service’s Sacramento office our old “friend” triple digit temps are making a return later in the week. The Detailed forecast for the West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada is below and the Detailed forecast for the Mother Lode follows that. Today Sunny. Highs 74 to 89 higher elevations…83 to 95 […]
Jamestown, CA…On July 2, 2021, at approximately 4:25pm, 45-year-old Michael Bowers of Sonora was driving a 2001 Ford Focus westbound on Rawhide Road, west of Pulpit Rock Road with his passenger 34-year-old Samantha Tarango from Sonora. Mr. Bowers allowed his vehicle to travel off the north shoulder where it crashed into a tree. After striking […]
Jamestown, CA…CHP Sonora is reporting a fatal collision on Rawhide Road. Vehicle down embankment and into a tree. TCSO has also stated..”Rawhide Road in Jamestown is currently closed at Highway 108 and Peppermint Creek Road due to a major traffic collision. Please avoid the area.” Incident: 00384 Type: Fatality Location: 18525 Rawhide Rd Loc Desc: […]
Columbia, CA…Columbia State Historic Park invites you to our annual Glorious Fourth of July Celebration with a community parade, games and more. The Independence Day festivities, sponsored by the Columbia Chamber of Commerce, begin with a Flag Raising and Black Powder Musket Salute by the Columbia Militia at 11 a.m. There will be a concert […]
Twain Harte, CA…There’s no denying that a good dose of Creedence on a Saturday night is the perfect way to enjoy the company of great friends. Better yet, bring those friends down to Eproson park and enjoy the live talents of CALIFORNIA CREEDENCE under the pines! Our local restaurants and businesses will be ready to […]
Tuolumne County, CA…It’s happening! To make this event fun and safe for everyone, please review some important information: Plan ahead! Bring exact change or purchase your Annual Pass online before arriving. Annual passes will not be sold at the gate during this weekend. Limit 8 people per campsite. Reservations for campsites are required. There will […]
Angels Camp, CA…The latest schedule of road repairs and maintenance that will affect your travels in our area and as you travel. Locally crews will be working on many of our roadways. Below is Caltrans plans for repairs and maintenance on local roads. It shows the route, county, and location of the possible repairs. Weather […]
Sonora, CA…As many of you recall, the Crystal Falls Lake was drained in late April after detectives obtained leads related to Troy Galloway’s disappearance. Two weeks ago, detectives began the search of the lakebed. After a search spanning six days, no human remains were found. The search included an ROV submersible sonar scan when the […]
Big Oak Flat, CA…#VernalFire [update] Firefighters aggressively fought the fire today and have achieved containment of the fire. Thank you to Tuolumne County Fire Department volunteer Robert Anzar for these photos from today’s efforts.—— Between Priest-Coulterville Rd. and Merrell Rd. Big Oak Flat (Tuolumne County)
Jamestown, CA…From the TCSO…”Unfortunately, the man was able to evade capture. Sheriff’s detectives are investigating the case and more information related the the circumstances will be released at a later date. **UPDATE** The subject is described as a white male adult, in his 20’s, brown hair and a goatee, wearing a black shirt, black shorts, […]
Sonora, CA…John Galloway, 12/22/1943 – 6/28/2021. John Galloway, 77, of Murphys, passed away on Monday, June 28, 2021 at Adventist Health Sonora.
Sonora, CA…A shout out to Rose Wolf Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Center! On Friday, a resident of North Stewart Street called in a baby bird that seemed to be having troubles. Officers arrived and discovered the bird was a baby turkey (or poult). After giving the little feller some water, we called out Rose Wolf […]
Tuolumne, CA…Early Sunday Morning, Deputy Hammell was patrolling the area of Tuolumne City. During his patrol, he spotted a vehicle with several equipment violations. Deputy Hammell conducted a traffic enforcement stop on the driver, 20-year-old Colby Hathcoat of Twain Harte. Upon being contacted, Hathcoat displayed objective symptoms related to being under the influence of drugs. […]
Twain Harte, CA…2021 Concerts In The Pines Presents Hired Gunn – Out Law Country, Country rock and Blues, Blues, Classic rock, Rock and roll Saturday, June 26th 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Sonora, CA… Travis M. Kelly, 1/24/1979 – 6/23/2021. Travis Kelly, 42, of Coulterville, passed away on Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at Avalon Care Center in Sonora. Arrangements entrusted to Sierra Cremation & Burial Service. www.sierracremationservice.com
Sonora, CA… Joshua Murray, 10/19/1979 – 6/22/2021. Joshua Murray, 41, of Sonora, passed away on Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at his home. Arrangements entrusted to Sierra Cremation & Burial Service. www.sierracremationservice.com
