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 […]
Jamestown, CA…From TCFD…”Yesterday afternoon emergency crews were dispatched to the Grotto, a popular climbing spot on Table Mountain northwest of Jamestown. Apparently a boulder came loose injuring three hikers, one seriously, and two had moderate injuries. CAL FIRE TCU, TCFD, Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue, Tuolumne County Ambulance, and PHI Med 4-2 all responded. […]
Tuolumne County, CA… Sheriff Bill Pooley wanted to share a few words going into this year’s Memorial Day weekend.
Sonora, CA…The 2021 Mother Lode Car Show & Swap Meet is open to all 1978 and older cars, hot rods, rat rods, jalopies, customs, classics, and pick up trucks. Browse and vote for your favorite cars, enjoy tasty food vendor varieties, and rock out to classic 50s, 60s, 70s tunes at the Motherlode Car Show […]
Arnold, Murphys & Sonora, CA…Since 1994, Sierra Nevada Adventure Co. has been providing the community with Gear For Wild Environments! We started 26 years ago in downtown Sonora after outgrowing our mail order business, The Eddy Mart. Now it’s evolved into 3 stores. Sonora – 173 So. Washington St. 209-521-5621 Our Climbing & Backpacking headquarters. […]
Tuolumne County, CA… TCA is excited to open their doors again and welcome you into the world of art and imagination. We begin by paying tribute to one of Sonora’s iconic gems…The Red Church. Tuolumne County Arts is celebrating by offering a unique opportunity to create a painting of the Red Church at a “plein […]
Sonora, CA… John W. Sowell 12/27/1944 – 5/21/2021. John W. Sowell was born in Concord, CA on December 27, 1944 and passed away in Sonora, CA on May 21, 2021 at the age of 76. John was raised in Concord and Grass Valley and graduated from Berkeley High School Class of 1963 where he belonged […]
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 […]
Twain Harte, CA…This week PG&E is conducting a DRILL exercise to prepare for PSPS events in the future. As part of this drill, we will be flying helicopters in the Sonora area on Thursday and Friday between the hours of 08:00 – 14:00. The route includes Stanislaus National Forest, Crystal Falls E to Sugar Pine, […]
Sonora, CA…A 24-year-old Jamestown man and a 17-year-old male from Sonora report they were stabbed in the parking lot at 460 Greenley Road early this morning. At approximately 12:09 am, the Sonora Police Department was notified of a medical request for two stab victims at Heaven for Kids Playground on Greenly Road. Tuolumne County Sheriff’s […]
Yosemite, CA…Just a reminder for all those planning climbing trips to Yosemite. All visitors planning to overnight on any rock climbing routes in Yosemite National Park will be required to obtain an overnight wilderness climbing permit beginning on May 21, 2021. This pilot program is being implemented to better understand how park visitors use Yosemite’s […]
Lake Alpine & Kennedy Meadows, CA…The latest from Caltrans on Pass Reopenings…”*MOUNTAIN PASS UPDATE*Crews plan to reopen State Route 4/Ebbetts Pass and State Route 108/Sonora Pass later today. Follow Caltrans District 10 on social media for updates. For the latest road conditions, visit http://quickmap.dot.ca.gov.”
Arnold, Murphys & Sonora, CA…Since 1994, Sierra Nevada Adventure Co. has been providing the community with Gear For Wild Environments! We started 26 years ago in downtown Sonora after outgrowing our mail order business, The Eddy Mart. Now it’s evolved into 3 stores. Sonora – 173 So. Washington St. 209-521-5621 Our Climbing & Backpacking headquarters. […]
Sonora, CA…Did you know in April, 2021 there were a total of 488 incidents in TCFD jurisdiction compared to 357 during the same month in 2020, and a 16.2% increase from the five-year April average of 420. Of the 488 incidents this month there were 337 medical aids, 60 fires, and 91 other incidents. From […]
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
