Sonora Man Loses His Life in Vehicle vs Pedestrian Collision on Mono Way

Sonora Man Loses His Life in Vehicle vs Pedestrian Collision on Mono Way

Sonora, CA…On January 28, 2024, at approximately 7:55 pm, 65-year-old Thomas Solis of Sonora was walking eastbound on Mono Way, within the number 2 lane, east of Cordelia Avenue. Mr. Solis was wearing dark clothing, facing away from traffic, during hours of darkness in an area that is not illuminated by streetlights. At that same […]

89 Year Old Sonora Man Loses His Life in Tuolumne Road Collision

89 Year Old Sonora Man Loses His Life in Tuolumne Road Collision

Sonora, CA…On January 26, 2024, at approximately 4:10 pm, an 89-year-old male driver of Sonora was driving a 1992 Toyota pickup southbound on Black Oak Road, while stopped for the stop sign at the intersection with Tuolumne Road. At that same time, 67-year-old Janice Greengo of Jamestown was driving a 2006 GMC Envoy westbound on […]

Short-Term Rentals Require Fire and Life Safety Inspection

Short-Term Rentals Require Fire and Life Safety Inspection

Sonora, CA…Tuolumne County Board of Supervisors approved Ordinance Code Chapter 8.70 related to Fire and Life Safety Inspections for Short-Term rentals in the unincorporated areas of Tuolumne County. To keep all Tuolumne County residents and visitors safer, effective January 19, 2024, it is unlawful to maintain, operate, or use a short-term rental in the unincorporated […]

Free Community Events to Celebrate American Heart Month this February

Free Community Events to Celebrate American Heart Month this February

Sonora, CA…Adventist Health Sonora invites the community to celebrate American Heart Month with heart-healthy activities all February long. The schedule of events kicks off next Thursday, February 1 with a Heart Walk at the Health Pavilion and Diana J. White Cancer Institute at noon. The community is invited to walk laps at the Pavilion to […]

Mother Nature Brought Snow! Time to Get Out & Play in Gear from SNAC!

Mother Nature Brought Snow!  Time to Get Out & Play in Gear from SNAC!

Arnold, CA…Mother Nature brought us the snow, so now’s the time to get out and play! Come on up and enjoy our Sno-Parks. Rent Snowshoes, Trail Skis or just head up the hill for Snow Play. SNAC Arnold has everything you need! Sno-Park Permits – $15/day or $40/season CASH PLEASE SNOWSHOES $20/day Adults $15/day Kids […]

Train Derailment in Downtown Sonora Snarls Traffic & Damages Parked Vehicles

Train Derailment in Downtown Sonora Snarls Traffic & Damages Parked Vehicles

Sonora, CA…Railroad officials advise it will take considerable time to bring in the equipment to move the derailed cars. There is no access to Hospital Road between South Washington Street and Nevada Street. Residents and other traffic needing to access other portions of Hospital Road will need to use South Washington Street via Hwy 108 […]

Mother Nature Brought Snow! Time to Get Out & Play in Gear from SNAC!

Mother Nature Brought Snow!  Time to Get Out & Play in Gear from SNAC!

Arnold, CA…Mother Nature brought us the snow, so now’s the time to get out and play! Come on up and enjoy our Sno-Parks. Rent Snowshoes, Trail Skis or just head up the hill for Snow Play. SNAC Arnold has everything you need! Sno-Park Permits – $15/day or $40/season CASH PLEASE SNOWSHOES $20/day Adults $15/day Kids […]

SNAC, Your Headquarters for Quality Gear, Clothing, Footwear & Rentals Since 1994!

SNAC, Your Headquarters for Quality Gear, Clothing, Footwear & Rentals Since 1994!

Arnold, Murphys & Sonora, CA…SNAC is a locally-owned, independent outdoor gear shop. We sell quality outdoor gear, clothing & footwear, offer gear rentals, and have a staff ready to help you outfit yourself for any adventure! SNAC is open seven days a week and has three convenient locations! OUR MISSION At SNAC, our mission is […]

SNAC, Your Headquarters for Quality Gear, Clothing, Footwear & Rentals Since 1994!

SNAC, Your Headquarters for Quality Gear, Clothing, Footwear & Rentals Since 1994!

Arnold, Murphys & Sonora, CA…SNAC is a locally-owned, independent outdoor gear shop. We sell quality outdoor gear, clothing & footwear, offer gear rentals, and have a staff ready to help you outfit yourself for any adventure! SNAC is open seven days a week and has three convenient locations! OUR MISSION At SNAC, our mission is […]

Barbara M. Adams 1932 ~ 25, 2023

Barbara M. Adams 1932 ~ 25, 2023

Sonora, CA…Barbara M. Adams March 19, 1932 ~ December 25, 2023 (age 91). Barbara Marie Adams, 91, passed away on December 25, 2023, in Sonora, CA. Barbara was born on March 19, 1932, in San Francisco, CA to parents John and Mildred (Cirelli) Gauron. A graveside service will be held at the Dudley Cemetery in […]

Its Official! Caltrans Announces Winter Closures of Ebbetts, Sonora & Monitor Passes.

Its Official!  Caltrans Announces Winter Closures of Ebbetts, Sonora & Monitor Passes.

Arnold, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has closed State Route 4/Ebbetts Pass, State Route 89/Monitor Pass, and State Route 108/Sonora Pass for the winter. State Route 4/Ebbetts Pass is currently closed from the Mt. Reba turnoff just west of Lake Alpine to Silver Creek, 5 miles west of the Route 89 junction (Alpine County). […]

“Happy Cow” Paint Party @ Indigeny Reserve

“Happy Cow” Paint Party @ Indigeny Reserve

Sonora, CA… “Happy Cow” Paint Party @ Indigeny Reserve Sunday, January 14th, 2024 1-3PM. Paint your very own masterpiece in this guided painting event! Bring your friends & family to make colorful memories together. Painting(acrylic) begins immediately and breaks are provided throughout the event. Indigeny Reserve is an all ages outdoor venue offering their ciders […]

Traffic Update….Non-Injury Collision on Tuttle Town Boat Launch, Asking for Water Recovery

Traffic Update….Non-Injury Collision on Tuttle Town Boat Launch, Asking for Water Recovery

Tuttle Town, CA…Traffic Update….Non-Injury Collision on Tuttle Town Boat Launch, Asking for Water Recovery Incident: 00071 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: 0 Unnamed Street Loc Desc: TUTTLE TOWN BOAT LAUCH Lat/Lon: 37.984397 -120.510530 Detail Information 9:22 AM 3 [13] PER S1 INQ IF MRD OR MDO 1185S HAVE WATER RECOVERY 8:49 AM 2 [10] 1039 […]

SNAC is Your Headquarters for Quality Gear, Clothing, Footwear & Rentals Since 1994!

SNAC is Your Headquarters for Quality Gear, Clothing, Footwear & Rentals Since 1994!

Arnold, Murphys & Sonora, CA…SNAC is a locally-owned, independent outdoor gear shop. We sell quality outdoor gear, clothing & footwear, offer gear rentals, and have a staff ready to help you outfit yourself for any adventure! SNAC is open seven days a week and has three convenient locations! OUR MISSION At SNAC, our mission is […]

Long Barn Burglar Caught in the Act by TCSO

Long Barn Burglar Caught in the Act by TCSO

Long Barn, CA…On Monday, November 27th, 2023, just before 3:00 in the afternoon, deputies responded to North Fork Road near Merrill Springs Road in Long Barn for a report of a subject who had entered private property and was still on scene. When deputies arrived, they contacted 39-year-old Jonathan Johnson in a forested area of […]

Chain Controls on Hwys 88 & 4. Ebbetts, Sonora & Tioga Passes Closed

Chain Controls on Hwys 88 & 4.  Ebbetts, Sonora & Tioga Passes Closed

Arnold, CA…Chain Controls on Hwys 88 & 4. Ebbetts, Sonora & Tioga Passes Closed. This highway information is the latest reported by Cal Trans as of Sunday, December 3rd, 2023 at 09:19 AM. SR 4 [IN THE CENTRAL CALIFORNIA AREA] Is closed from 0.5 mi east of the Jct of SR 207 /Mt Reba Turnoff/ […]

CAL FIRE Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit Transitions Out of Peak Fire Season

CAL FIRE Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit Transitions Out of Peak Fire Season

San Andreas, CA…Recent rains and cooler temperatures across the region have lowered the threat of wildfires allowing CAL FIRE’s Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit (TCU) to transition out of peak fire season effective Monday, December 4, 2023 at 8:00 am in Calaveras, Tuolumne, Eastern Stanislaus, and Eastern San Joaquin Counties. TCU Unit Chief Nick Casci says “Although CAL […]

Snow in the High Country, Rain in the Foothills as December Rolls In

Snow in the High Country, Rain in the Foothills as December Rolls In

Arnold, CA…As this series of weather systems rolls through it will bring snow above 5,000 ft and rain below. The full forecasts from the National Weather Service for this weekend are below… Detailed forecast for West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada Tonight Colder. A chance of rain showers early in the evening. Snow showers until early […]

Ebbetts, Sonora & Monitor Passes to Close Temporarily Today Ahead of Weak Storm System

Ebbetts, Sonora & Monitor Passes to Close Temporarily Today Ahead of Weak Storm System

Arnold, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will temporarily close State Route 108 East (Sonora Pass) to traffic at Kennedy Meadows due to storm conditions, beginning at 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 29, 2023. The California Department of Transportation will also temporarily close State Route 4 (Ebbetts Pass) and State Route 89 (Monitor Pass) to […]

Prescribed Fire at Columbia State Historic Park

Prescribed Fire at Columbia State Historic Park

Columbia, CA..California State Parks plans to burn hand piles in Columbia State Historic Park with work beginning as early as Friday, December 1, 2023. Active pile burning will occur over several months.  Work will be in the Springfield, historic core, and Karen Bakerville Trail areas, referenced on the included map. Ignition is dependent on weather […]

Ebbetts Pass & Sonora Winter Passes Re-Opened to Traffic Ahead of Thanksgiving Weekend

Ebbetts Pass & Sonora Winter Passes Re-Opened to Traffic Ahead of Thanksgiving Weekend

Arnold, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) re-opened the temporary closure State Route 108 (Sonora Pass) at Kennedy Meadows to traffic, beginning at 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 22, 2023. The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) re-open the temporary closure State Route 4 (Ebbetts Pass) to traffic, beginning at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 22, […]