Sonora, CA…In March 2021, Carol Miller realized something was wrong. A bout of pneumonia had landed her in a valley hospital where an ill-placed I.V. created a large wound on her arm. Weeks went by after she was discharged from the hospital. The wound would seem to be getting better, and then it would get […]
Sonora, CA…The Tuolumne Sheriff’s Dept has released additional details on the shooting yesterday. Yesterday morning, just before 8 am, our office received numerous reports of a person actively shooting at someone in a vehicle at the Cascade Mobile Home Park in Sonora. Deputies, along with the Sheriff’s SWAT Team who was training in the area, […]
Sonora, CA…Traffic Update…Possible Injury Collision on S Fork Rd / Longeway Rd Incident: 00315 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: S Fork Rd / Longeway Rd Loc Desc: 22263 S FORK Lat/Lon: 38.026277 -120.254111 Detail Information 4:47 PM 8 [17] [Notification] [CHP]-CDF IS 97 // UNK EXT OF INJURIES BUT WILL NEED 1185 HEAVY WRECKER FOR […]
Sonora, CA…Two drowning victims were recovered from New Melones Lake yesterday afternoon. Thank you Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office for assisting us with this incident. Our hearts go out to the family and friends of the two victims. More information will be released as it becomes available. **ORIGINAL** Since the beginning of May 2021, the Tuolumne […]
Sonora, CA…Earlier this morning…”The scene remains active as detectives are conducting an investigation. The suspect is in custody but details surrounding the incident are not fully known at this time. There are two victims who sustained non-life threatening injuries. **ORIGINAL** Deputies on scene at Cascade Mobile Home Park for a reported shooting. Please avoid the […]
Sonora, CA…Resiliency Village To Stage First Major Fundraiser at its Permanent Home in Tuolumne County, August 21, 5 pm. California-based nonprofit Resiliency Village announced today that they are holding a major public event on-site at its recently acquired property in the Big Hill area of Tuolumne County. The benefit event is being billed “Let Resiliency […]
Sonora, CA…From the Tuolumne Sheriff’s Dept…”Since the beginning of May 2021, the Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Office has received reports of seven drownings and two near drownings at lakes and waterways within our county. The incidents have taken place at Gods Bath, Rainbow Pools, New Melones Lake, and Lake Don Pedro. Our office is currently conducting […]
Arnold, CA…It’s been a little bit of a wait, so first of all – Thank you for your patience with our paddle department shipping delays. The supply chain struggle is real! But, now we’re stocked back up with a great selection of Feelfree Kayaks and more are on the way! We just received a truckload […]
Angels Camp, CA…The 35th Annual Celtic Heritage Celebration returns with the Largest and Biggest Celtic Event on the West Coast! Celebrating the cultures of Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Cornwall, Brittany, Isle of Mann, Galacia and Asturias. Below are a few shots from 2014 to get you in the mood… We are welcoming back the Imperial Knights […]
Anderson, CA…Due to the extreme drought conditions and risk of wildfire, Sierra Pacific Industries (SPI) is closing its California forestlands to public access. This closure will begin Monday, June 21, and remain in effect until further notice. “SPI takes its commitment to protecting our forest resources and public safety seriously,” said Andrea Howell, SPI spokesman. […]
Sonora, CA…Please join us for our Summer Christmas Fair 2021! After being postponed this winter due to the coronavirus, we are back! Booths will include Jewelry, Religious items, Crafts, Christmas Decor, and our ever-popular White Elephant booth. Food will include our famous Spanish community’s giant lunch Burritos for $8.00 each and our yummy, sweet bake […]
Pinecrest, CA…This is an opportunity for a memorable outdoor adventure for you and your dad. You will have fun learning a little more about navigation as you discover scavenger clues on the gorgeous grounds of Aspen Meadows Pack Station. Beat the challenging but fun scavenger hunt and be comforted knowing your dad can find his […]
Columbia, CA…Stephanie L. Mitchell 8/5/1960 – 6/14/2021. Stephanie L. Mitchell, 60, of Columbia, passed away on Monday, June 14, 2021 at Adventist Health Sonora. Arrangements entrusted to Sierra Cremation & Burial Service. www.sierracremationservice.com
Arnold, CA…It’s been a little bit of a wait, so first of all – Thank you for your patience with our paddle department shipping delays. The supply chain struggle is real! But, now we’re stocked back up with a great selection of Feelfree Kayaks and more are on the way! We just received a truckload […]
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 […]
Tuttletown, CA…The Bureau of Reclamation is continuing increased flow releases from New Melones Reservoir to assist with Delta salinity and outflow requirements. Additional flow releases began on the lower Stanislaus River on June 10. The increased flow of 1,500 cubic feet per second will occur for an extended duration. 460″ align=”alignnone” width=”200″] Increased river flow can create hazardous conditions including higher water levels, fast currents, colder water, […]
Tuolumne County, CA…The University of California Cooperative Extension invites owners of forest land in Tuolumne and surrounding counties to enroll in a Forest Stewardship workshop from August 4th to September 29th. Zoom meetings with all participants and presenters will take place once a week on Wednesdays from 6-7:30pm starting August 4th. The in-person field day […]
Sonora, CA… Jon G. Morotti 5/20/1955 – 6/7/2021. Jon George Morotti was born in Stockton, California on May 20, 1955, to David B. Morotti and Jeannette Gould. The youngest son of two, John graduated from St. Luke’s Elementary School and St. Mary’s High School in 1973 in Stockton, California. Jon first moved to the Sonora […]
Sugar Pine, CA…Jon G. Morotti 5/20/1955 – 6/7/2021. Jon G. Morotti, 66, of Sugar Pine, passed away on Monday, June 7, 2021 at Adventist Health Sonora. Arrangements entrusted to Sierra Cremation & Burial Service. www.sierracremationservice.com
Sonora, CA…Sonora Ford COVID-19 – Update…As our communities continue to feel the increased impact of Coronavirus, we feel it is important to share with you what we are doing to help keep people safe and healthy. Please be assured we have protocols in place, and are following CDC and local public health official’s recommendations. As […]
Twain Harte, CA… Shery L. Altom 5/27/1961 – 6/4/2021. Shery Altom, 60, of Twain Harte, passed away on Friday, June 4, 2021 at Adventist Health Sonora. Arrangements entrusted to Sierra Cremation & Burial Service. www.sierracremationservice.com
Sonora, CA… Michael P. McEvoy 11/1/1950 – 6/2/2021. Michael P. McEvoy, 70, of Sonora, passed away on Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at his home. Arrangements entrusted to Sierra Cremation & Burial Service. www.sierracremationservice.com
Jamestown, CA…On June 5th, 2021, at approximately 4:20 pm, 48-year-old Ricky Andrew Haines of Oakdale was driving his 2008 Toyota Camry northbound on La Grange Road, north Paseo Seven Legends. At that same time, 51-year-old Shannon Leann Eldridge of Auberry, Ca was driving her 2017 Ford F350 southbound on La Grange Road, north of Paseo […]
Sonora, CA…We would like to thank our amazing community for donating almost $1,100 to the Sonora Police Department Explorer program! The Money was collected as donations for parking at the Sonora High School Graduation. The Law Enforcement Explorer Program is an important asset for today’s youth that allows them to explore the career opportunities offered […]
Camp Connell, CA…On the morning of June 2, 2021, at about 8:15 AM Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a possible residential burglary in the 12000 block of Hwy 4 Camp Connell CA. The reporting party stated they were watching their security cameras when they noticed a dark colored Ford Ranger parked on […]
Yosemite, CA…Yosemite National Park has declared fire season due to hotter and drier weather conditions. Fire season is officially enacted when the fire danger rating for the park shows moderate for three consecutive days. As such, the Superintendent has initiated Stage 1 fire restrictions in accordance with and under authority of Title 36, Code of […]
San Andreas, CA…The increasing fire danger posed by dead grass along with hotter and drier conditions in the region is prompting CAL FIRE Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit (TCU) remind community members that it only takes one spark to ignite a devastating fire. “The last few years saw devastating reminder’s that the public cannot let their guard down. […]
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…Tuolumne County Wildfire Preparedness Thursday, June 3, 2021 from 6pm to 7pm VIA ZOOM Meeting ID: 951 8746 5996 Passcode: Wildfire. Join Tuolumne County OES, County Sheriff, County Fire, Sonora City Fire, Cal Fire, USFS, Animal Control, Local Fire Districts and other resources such as American Red Cross to learn about what you can […]
Sonora, CA…44-Year-old Jeannette Papineau of Torrance, California, was arrested Sunday for battery and assault with a deadly weapon. On May 30, just before 6:30 pm, Officers were dispatched to the Heaven for Kids skate park for a report of a woman with a knife. When the officers arrived on scene, bystanders identified Papineau as the […]
