Sonora, CA…On May 20th In honor of #NationalStopTheBleedDay, members of our patrol division participated in a scenario-based training to hone in our life saving first aid skills. Stop The Bleed, a national public awareness program launched in 2015, set out to teach everyday people how to effectively care for others during tragedy to increase the […]
Sonora, CA…The Stanislaus National Forest will enact temporary fire restrictions in high hazard areas on May 22, effective through Dec. 31, 2021. To view the Forest Order and accompanying map please visit https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/stanislaus/alerts-notices. The Stanislaus National Forest currently meets the criteria for activating high fire hazard restrictions. These restrictions are believed to be the most […]
Markleeville, Lake Alpine & Kennedy Meadows, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) closed State Route 108/Sonora Pass and State Route 4/Ebbetts Pass at about noon, and State Route 89/Monitor Pass at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 20, 2021, due to an approaching storm that is expected to linger into the weekend. There is no estimated […]
Kennedy Meadows & Lake Alpine, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) closed State Route 108/Sonora Pass and State Route 4/Ebbetts Pass at about noon on Thursday, May 20, 2021, due to an approaching storm that is expected to linger into the weekend. There is no estimated time when the passes will be reopened, though barring […]
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Sonora, CA… The Sonora Police Department would like to introduce you to our new Community Service Officer Joelyne Lemas. CSO Lemas was born in Fremont, California, and was raised in Modesto. She moved to Tuolumne County with her Fiance in 2013 and married him in 2014. The couple welcomed their son in 2017, who is […]
Sonora, CA… John Maloney 1/4/1952 – 5/18/2021. John Maloney, 69, of Sonora, passed away on Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at his home. Arrangements entrusted to Sierra Cremation & Burial Service. www.sierracremationservice.com
Stockton, CA… The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is scheduled to close State Route 108/Sonora Pass and Route 4/Ebbetts Pass at noon Thursday due to an approaching storm. There is no estimated time when the passes will be reopened. For road conditions, follow District 10 on social media and visit quickmap.dot.ca.gov. For the safety of […]
Sonora, CA… John Walsh 11/24/1952 – 5/17/2021. John Walsh, 68, of Sonora, passed away on Monday, May 17, 2021 at his home. Arrangements entrusted to Sierra Cremation & Burial Service. www.sierracremationservice.com
Sonora, CA.. Bryton Kuhl 1/8/2000 – 5/9/2021. Bryton Kuhl, 21, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Sonora on May 9, 2021. He was born on January 8, 2000 and was a lifelong resident of Tuolumne County. His short life was filled with friends, family, laughter and hobbies ranging from bowling to football, youth marching […]
Jamestown, CA… Rocky W.H. VanDergriff 1/14/2000 – 5/11/2021. Rocky W.H. VanDergriff, musician and friend, passed away unexpectedly at the age of 21 on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at UCSF Medical Center. He was born on January 14, 2000 in Modesto, CA and raised in Jamestown, CA. He was active in his Harvest Fellowship with his […]
Sonora, CA… Lynn Cornish 10/28/1948 – 5/11/2021. Lynn Cornish, 72, of Sonora, passed away on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at her home. Arrangements entrusted to Sierra Cremation & Burial Service. www.sierracremationservice.com
San Andreas, CA… The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit (TCU) will be conducting a hazardous fuel reduction burn near the Observation Point area of New Hogan Reservoir in Valley Springs on Thursday, May 20, 2021. Approximately 12 acres of annual grasses will be burned along the shoreline of New […]
Arnold, CA…Detailed forecast for West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada. Today, Sunny. Highs 56 to 71 higher elevations…65 to 79 lower elevations. Prevailing south winds up to 10 mph shifting to the southwest in the afternoon. Tonight, Clear, colder. Lows 33 to 48 higher elevations…42 to 52 lower elevations. Prevailing southwest winds 5 to 15 mph […]
Deadwood, CA…The two men who tragically perished over the weekend have been identified as 25-year-old Rinoel Villena of Daly City and 20-year-old Benedict Rozario of Pittsburg. The two men were part of a larger group who visited Gods Bath. Mr. Villena, Mr. Rozario, and a third person jumped into the water. Due to the swift […]
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Deadwood, CA…After talking with witnesses and family members on scene, we have determined that two men have drowned. One victim has been recovered. (Search and Rescue) SAR and dive teams are working to recover the second man. We want to extend our sincere condolences to the victims’ loved ones. **UPDATE 8:55 pm** Due to nightfall […]
Deadwood, CA…The TCSO office is actively responding to a reported drowning at Gods Bath swimming hole in the Tuolumne River Canyon. When Fire, Medics, and Deputies arrived on scene, they were able to confirm three drowning victims. One victim, an unknown aged female, was retrieved from the water and pronounced deceased. Two other victims remain […]
Sonora, CA…39-year-old Jared J Todd of Sonora was arrested for a burglary at a local elementary school. Thanks to good teamwork between a school employee and our agency, Todd was located and taken into custody in just over an hour of the crime. On Sunday, May 9, just before noon, the Sonora Police Department responded […]
Mi-Wuk Village, CA… Steven L. Hill, of Mi-Wuk Village, was born on September 6, 1955 to Alan and Jeanette Hill in Oakland, CA, and passed away at his home on May 11, 2021 at the age of 65. After graduation from Marina High in San Leandro, Steven operated heavy equipment and worked at DaSilva Gates […]
Sonora, CA…On May 11, 2021, at approximately 9:40am, 56-year-old Scott Mahoney of Jamestown was driving a Dodge Charger northbound on Mill Villa Road, approaching State Route 108. At that same time, 60-year-old Anthony Forret of Murphy’s was driving his 2017 Peter Built truck, hauling a piggy backed logging trailer eastbound on State Route 108, west […]
Sonora, CA…The first day of the 2021 Sonora Certified Farmers Market will be Saturday, May 15th. The Market is open from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. The season will run every Saturday through mid-October. The Theall Street Parking Lot, between Stewart Street and Shepherd Street, will be closed beginning at 3:30 a.m. so vendors can set […]
Park City, UT…US Alpine Ski Team members Keely Cashman, Strawberry, CA & Erik Arvidsson, Woodside, CA spent their formative ski seasons on the Bear Valley Ski Team. Congrats to both and may they be podium dwellers in the 21/22 Season. The release follows…U.S. Ski & Snowboard has announced the U.S. Alpine Ski Team nominations for […]
Sonora, CA…Nancy Keck 10/18/1947 – 5/7/2021. Nancy Keck, 73, of Sonora, passed away on Friday, May 7, 2021 at Skyline Assisted Living in Sonora, CA. Arrangements entrusted to Sierra Cremation & Burial Service. www.sierracremationservice.com
Jamestown, CA…Dalice C. Zells 8/8/1935 – 5/9/2021. Dalice Zells, 85, of Jamestown, passed away on Sunday, May 9, 2021 in Groveland, CA. Arrangements entrusted to Sierra Cremation & Burial Service. www.sierracremationservice.com
Sonora, CA…The Stanislaus National Forest provides the following information about planned prescribed burns for the Experimental Forest Underburn, located on the Summit Ranger District in units 37, 41 and 43. General and Specific Location: The prescribed burns are located about two miles southeast of Pinecrest, along Forest Road 4N10 and Crabtree Road, Township 4N, Range […]
Sonora, CA…The Stanislaus National Forest provides the following information about planned prescribed burns for the South Fork Underburn on the Mi-Wok Ranger District, units 1, 2, 3 and 4 on the forest. General and Specific Location: The prescribed burns are located about 2.5 miles northeast of Twain Harte, along Forest Road 2N63 (Italian Bar Road), […]
Jamestown, CA… James Adamson 4/18/1948 – 4/30/2021. James Adamson, 73, of Jamestown, passed away on Friday, April 30, 2021 at his home. Arrangements entrusted to Sierra Cremation & Burial Service. www.sierracremationservice.com
Kennedy Meadows, CA…District 10 expects to open State Route 108/Sonora Pass at noon today. Crews have worked diligently to remove snow, debris and repair the roadway to help ensure motorists’ safety. We thank them and District 9 for their efforts and wish you safe travel! District 10 continues to make progress on the mountain passes. […]
Jamestown, CA…Yesterday morning, our office received a report of possible sexual abuse of a minor by 57-year-old Isidro Jimenez of Jamestown. A deputy responded and conducted an initial investigation into the allegations. Once enough information had been gathered, our investigations division took over the investigation. Detectives quickly gathered enough evidence to believe Jimenez, a current […]
