Mary O’Neill 1930 – 2021

Columbia, CA… Mary O’Neill 6/1/1930 – 8/20/2021. Mary O’Neill, 91, of Columbia, passed away on Friday, August 20, 2021 at her home. Arrangements entrusted to Sierra Cremation & Burial Service. www.sierracremationservice.com

Columbia, CA… Mary O’Neill 6/1/1930 – 8/20/2021. Mary O’Neill, 91, of Columbia, passed away on Friday, August 20, 2021 at her home. Arrangements entrusted to Sierra Cremation & Burial Service. www.sierracremationservice.com

Sonora, CA…In a joint statement, Adventist Health Sonora and Tuolumne County Public Health (TCPH) are urging Tuolumne County residents that now is the time to band together as a community and stop the current COVID-19 surge, “Sonora is a community with deep roots and caring hearts,” said Michelle Fuentes, President of Adventist Health Sonora. “When […]

Sonora, CA…Sheriff Pooley welcoming the newest deputies to the Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Office at their academy graduation last Friday. Congrats, welcome, and good luck on the upcoming Field Training Program.

Sonora, CA…Tuolumne County emergency preparedness video. Good advice for us all…

Mi-Wuk Village, CA… Harold N. Raymond III 11/5/1951 – 8/13/2021. Harold Raymond, 69, of Mi-Wuk Village, passed away on Friday, August 13, 2021 at Adventist Health Sonora. Arrangements entrusted to Sierra Cremation & Burial Service. www.sierracremationservice.com

Soulsbyville, CA… Joan Whittington 4/1/1940 – 8/15/2021. Joan Whittington, 81, of Soulsbyville, passed away on Sunday, August 15, 2021 at her home. Arrangements entrusted to Sierra Cremation & Burial Service. www.sierracremationservice.com

Groveland, CA… Shane S. Johnson 7/24/1994 – 8/16/2021. Shane Johnson, 27, of Groveland, passed away on Monday, August 16, 2021 at Adventist Health Sonora. Arrangements entrusted to Sierra Cremation & Burial Service. www.sierracremationservice.com

Twain Harte, CA… Carl Ermert 11/5/1940 – 8/14/2021. Carl Ermert, 80, of Twain Harte, passed away on Saturday, August 14, 2021 at Adventist Health Sonora. Arrangements entrusted to Sierra Cremation & Burial Service. www.sierracremationservice.com
Columbia, CA…We had the chance to swing by Columbia last month to see what the 2021 version of the Big Band Street Dance. This event has become a must attend calendar event for many. Everyone puts on their dancing shoes and enjoyed the music at the Big Band Street Dance! Some were in everyday wear […]

Twain Harte, CA…Carl Ermert 11/5/1940 – 8/14/2021. Carl Ermert, 80, of Twain Harte, passed away on Saturday, August 14, 2021 at Adventist Health Sonora. Arrangements entrusted to Sierra Cremation & Burial Service. www.sierracremationservice.com

Sonora, CA…James W. Creeks 5/11/1948 – 8/12/2021. James W. Creeks, 73, of Sonora, passed away on Thursday, August 12, 2021 at Adventist Health Sonora. Arrangements entrusted to Sierra Cremation & Burial Service. www.sierracremationservice.com

Twain Harte, CA…Anthony J. Foderaro 5/12/1957 – 8/10/2021. Anthony J. Foderaro, 64, of Twain Harte, passed away on Tuesday, August 10, 2021 at Adventist Health Sonora. Arrangements entrusted to Sierra Cremation & Burial Service. www.sierracremationservice.com

Jamestown, CA…Daniel A. Espinosa 12/1/1941 – 8/11/2021. Daniel A. Espinosa, 79, of Jamestown, passed away on Wednesday, August 11, 2021 at his home. Arrangements entrusted to Sierra Cremation & Burial Service. www.sierracremationservice.com

Sonora, CA…William “Bo” Hoffman 2/12/1952 – 8/9/2021. William “Bo” Hoffman, 69, of Tuolumne, passed away on Monday, August 9, 2021 at Adventist Health Sonora. Arrangements entrusted to Sierra Cremation & Burial Service. www.sierracremationservice.com

Sonora, CA…Effective today, Wednesday, August 11, 2021, visitor restrictions will tighten further at Adventist Health Sonora to protect hospital patients and staff. The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has ordered that all visitors either present proof of a negative COVID-19 test within 72 hours of their visit or a vaccination series completed at least […]

Arnold, Murphys & Sonora, CA…It’s Family Fun Time at the Lake! Let SNAC set you up with Kayaks or SUPs to rent or purchase. We’re well-stocked with everything you need to show y’all a good time!

Groveland, CA…The sad family notifications have been made and the driver that perished was 56-year-old James William Dewar of Big Oak Flat, CA. On August 8, 2021, at approximately 2:20 pm, Mr. Dewar from Big Oak Flat, Ca was driving his 2013 Chevy Equinox northbound on Priest Coulterville Road, south of State Route 120 at […]

Sonora, CA…Mary Lowe 7/1/1923 – 8/7/2021. Mary Lowe, 98, of Sonora, passed away on Saturday, August 7, 2021 at her home. Arrangements entrusted to Sierra Cremation & Burial Service. www.sierracremationservice.com

Sonora, CA…Norma L. Svatos 2/25/1939 – 8/5/2021. Norma L. Svatos, 82, of Sonora, passed away on Thursday, August 5, 2021 at Skyline Place in Sonora. Arrangements entrusted to Sierra Cremation & Burial Service. www.sierracremationservice.com

Mi-Wuk Village, CA…Lawrence J. Thibodeau 10/13/1935 – 7/30/2021. Lawrence J. Thibodeau, 85, of Mi-Wuk Village, passed away on Friday, July 30, 2021 at his home. Arrangements entrusted to Sierra Cremation & Burial Service. www.sierracremationservice.com

Sonora, CA…Carl A. Greenway 9/3/1986 – 7/15/2021. Carl A. Greenway, 34, of Sonora, passed away on Thursday, July 15, 2021 in Tuolumne. Arrangements entrusted to Sierra Cremation & Burial Service. www.sierracremationservice.com

Groveland, CA…On August 8, 2021, at approximately 2:20 pm, a 56-year-old man from Big Oak Flat, Ca was driving his 2013 Chevy Equinox northbound on Priest Coulterville Road, south of State Route 120 at a high rate of speed. The driver allowed his vehicle to travel to the left, across the southbound lane and off […]

Sonora, CA…From those searching for John Stivers….”Did you see this van on Monday, August 2, 2021 between 3:00-7:00 PM in the Sonora, Jamestown or surrounding areas? 2013, White Chevrolet Express, 15 Passenger Van. If so, please send any details you may have to findjohnstivers@gmail.com. Please check any Ring, Blink, surveillance systems, etc. Anything might help!”

Jamestown, CA…$10,000 Missing Person Award for John Stivers. 52-year-old John Stivers of Jamestown was reported missing. John was last seen headed to Sonora. John has not been seen or heard from since. Deputies located John’s vehicle parked along side Campo Seco Road in Jamestown, but John was not with his vehicle.

Sonora, CA…Stephen B. Engle 3/15/1935 – 8/3/2021. Stephen B. Engle, 68, of Sonora, passed away on Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at Adventist Health Sonora. Arrangements entrusted to Sierra Cremation & Burial Service. www.sierracremationservice.com

Vallecito, CA…The Bureau of Reclamation announced that a day-use fee of $8 per vehicle will be charged at Natural Bridges Trailhead, located at New Melones Lake off Parrotts Ferry Road, beginning today. Fees collected will enhance area security, staffing, and facility improvements. The area features a moderately strenuous, .7-mile trail leading to a unique series […]

Arnold, Murphys & Sonora, CA…It’s Family Fun Time at the Lake! Let SNAC set you up with Kayaks or SUPs to rent or purchase. We’re well-stocked with everything you need to show y’all a good time!

Sonora, CA…Due to increasing levels of community spread of COVID-19, Adventist Health is taking additional steps to ensure the health and safety of patients and staff. As of July 28, one visitor or support person is allowed for most patients. Inpatients in the Birth Center are allowed three visitors for the duration of their stay, […]

Pinecrest, CA…A minor injury collision on July 24th was another example of just how safe modern cars are. 30 or 40 years ago this collision would almost certainly have caused major injuries or a fatality. From the Tuolumne Fire Dept…”On July 24 at approximately 8:45 am, TCFD Station 55 Pinecrest Station responded to a single […]

Tuolumne County, CA…Traffic Update…Traffic Collision on Hwy 108/ Via Este Rd Incident: 00396 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Sr108 / Via Este Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.983522 -120.292090 Detail Information 6:18 PM 6 [12] RP WILL 1023 AT THE OUTPOST W/HIS VEH 6:14 PM 5 [6] NEG 1125 VEH DRVABLE 6:14 PM 4 [5] BLK […]