Columbia, CA… Today Corporal Andrew Long talked to local news media about how he helped save a man who was threatening to jump off a bridge. Corporal Long along with the Sheriff’s Search and Rescue Team, deputies, and boat patrol searched for the man for hours before finally reaching him. Just as the man was […]
Columbia, CA…This morning, just after midnight, our office received a tip of a male who was threatening to jump off a local bridge. With the aid of CHP, Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office and Angels Camp Police Department, both the Stevenot and Parrotts Ferry bridges were checked. Neither the man nor his vehicle were located at […]
Sonora, CA…On 02/04/2021 during the 1 PM hour, one of our Officers was patrolling the Crossroads Shopping Center when he was flagged down by a store employee from the 100 block of Old Wards Ferry Rd. The employee alerted the officer to a white pick-up truck behind the business that had just stolen a cartload […]
Sonora, CA…The Latest…”We are actively working with Tuolumne County Public Health on the investigation, including isolation, quarantine, and testing protocols according to CDC, CDPH, and Health Officer guidance. No new cases have been reported today. In response to yesterday’s positive cases, we have implemented the following: • Inmates will remain quarantined in their respective cohorts […]
Sonora, CA…Adventist Health Sonora plans to vaccinate another 800 Tuolumne County residents on Saturday, February 6. Currently appointments are being scheduled for those age 75 and older, with plans to drop the age requirement to 65 and older on Friday morning. Any Tuolumne County resident who is 75 or older who would like to receive […]
Calaveras and Tuolumne Counties, CA…Our crews on the ground have made significant progress in repairing storm damage and getting customers back on line. Currently in Calaveras County we have 581 customers without power. Specifically, in Arnold, we are now down to 16 outages due to the storm, impacting about 550 customers. Those customers should have […]
Sonora, CA…Tuolumne County is reporting 17 new community cases and 1 new SCC inmate case today for a total of 18 new cases. Three of the new cases are hospitalized and the remaining individuals appear to be isolating. Three people have been released from isolation and one person was released from the hospital. We are […]
Arnold, CA…A winter storm is forecast to move into interior northern California Monday night lasting into Wednesday morning, bringing periods of heavy snow to the southern Cascades and northern Sierra. Snow levels with this system are forecast to remain relatively high, with the majority of snow accumulations above 5000 feet. Heavy snow will make mountain […]
Arnold, CA…This highway information is the latest reported by Caltrans as of Sunday, January 31st, 2021 at 02:25 PM. SR 4 [IN THE CENTRAL CALIFORNIA AREA] IS CLOSED FROM 0.5 MI EAST OF THE JCT OF SR 207 /MT REBA TURNOFF/ TO THE JCT OF SR 89 /EBBETTS PASS/ (ALPINE CO) – FOR THE WINTER […]
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. […]
Arnold, CA…As the weekend passed the halfway point thousands of homes and businesses involuntarily remained off grid. While being off grid may be somewhat trendy it however remains a great inconvenience to many. The sounds of generators fills the mountains as homeowners and essential businesses keep laboring on regardless of what mother nature throws their […]
San Francisco, CA…Overnight and through the day Friday, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) crews continued assessing winter storm damage, making repairs and restoring electric service to customers in Northern and Central California. That work will continue until every customer has been restored. Now, 95 percent of residences and businesses that lost power due to strong […]
Arnold, CA…The local power outage situation has not improved from last evening and in some areas the outages increased. The outages are widespread and in some cases PG&E cannot even access the damaged equipment to start repairs. Lets hope the break in the weather on Saturday and Sunday will allow PG&E and other utility companies […]
Arnold, CA…Detailed forecasts from the National Weather Service for West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada & Mother Lode are below. For the West Slope Today Mostly cloudy. Snow showers likely in the morning, then a chance of rain and snow showers in the afternoon. Not as cold. Highs 23 to 38 higher elevations…34 to 42 lower […]
Arnold, CA…This is our Morning Chain Control Update. This highway information is the latest reported by Caltrans as of Friday, January 29th, 2021 at 07:15 AM. Some of the changes since last night are that the controls have been lowered to Murpys and Soulsbyville on Hwys 4 & 108. Hwy 88 remains closed before Kirkwood […]
Arnold, CA…Because of the snow loads PG&E is having trouble even accessing the equipment that was damaged and now throwing thousands in the dark. In an outbound call from PG&E they stated that in some cases it may be days till power is fully restored. Comcast is also having widespread outages as well in the […]
Pinecrest, CA…Traffic Update….Vehicle Blocking Snowplow Near Sr108 / Pinecrest Lake Rd. Please think twice before you do this as in some years past some snowplow drivers have politely “moved” the vehicles. Incident: 00469 Type: Traffic Hazard Location: Sr108 / Pinecrest Lake Rd Loc Desc: WB SR108 AT PRINCREST LAKE Lat/Lon: 38.187248 -120.008280 Detail Information 6:20 […]
Arnold, CA…Chain Controls Update…Hwy 88 Closed, Chains Required on Hwys 88, 26, 4, 108 & 120. This highway information is the latest reported by Caltrans as of Thursday, January 28th, 2021 at 06:18 PM. The Hwy 88 closure is triggered by avalanche control in the Carson Spur area. Hwy 4 was closed earlier from Arnold […]
Sonora, CA… To Be En Fluency – This conversational Spanish program is about you and your Spanish language experience. Come and learn more at the Informational Night and reserve your spot. RSVP at mli5learn@gmail.com . Got Spanish! Get it today, wait no longer! The Mora Learning Institute is designed for those who want to be […]
Arnold, CA…The roads be a bit iffy this morning. This highway information is the latest Caltrans reported as of Thursday, January 28th, 2021 at 07:00 AM. Full Details are below… SR 4 [IN THE CENTRAL CALIFORNIA AREA] IS CLOSED FROM 0.5 MI EAST OF THE JCT OF SR 207 /MT REBA TURNOFF/ TO THE JCT […]
Arnold, CA…The PG&E Grid struggled last night and flickered numerous times as it tried to keep current flowing. The combination of snow laden branches, wind and in some areas rain was a bit too much. According to PG&E mapping the Arnold area along the Hwy 4 corridor and the Twain Harte area on Hwy 108 […]
Yosemite, CA…Yosemite National Park will remain closed at least until Saturday, January 30, 2021, conditions permitting. Park staff continue to clear roads and trails, mitigate hazard trees, and work toward restoring safe conditions for employees and visitors due to last week’s Mono wind event. A significant winter storm is forecast to begin Tuesday night. Hazardous […]
Sonora, CA… On Jan 30, 2021 at 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM, You will learn the very basics of map reading with and without marked trails, using natural landmarks as guides for only $25. To prepare, we’ll email you the Navigational Handbook. You need to bring a compass, we’ll provide a map of the winery […]
Arnold, CA…Winter Storm Warning, URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE, National Weather Service Sacramento CA, 235 AM PST Tue Jan 26 2021…Strong, high-impact storm this evening into Friday…A significant winter storm will move into the region this evening and persist into Friday. Very low snow levels to start with along with strong winds are expected. Snowfall […]
Arnold, CA…This highway information is the latest reported by Caltrans as of Monday, January 25th, 2021 at 10:53 AM. Full Details Below… SR 4 [IN THE CENTRAL CALIFORNIA AREA] IS CLOSED FROM 0.5 MI EAST OF THE JCT OF SR 207 /MT REBA TURNOFF/ TO THE JCT OF SR 89 /EBBETTS PASS/ (ALPINE CO) – […]
Sonora, CA… On 1/18/2021 just before 1730 hours, SPD units were dispatched to the 100 block of Columbia Way for a report for a man with a gun. Dispatch had received a 911 call reporting two males involved in a verbal altercation and one of the men pulled a gun on the other. When officers […]
Tuolumne County, CA… As of Saturday, January 16th, 2021, at approximately 3pm, the Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Office completed the move and officially call the Dambacher Detention Center their new home.
Tuolumne County, CA… Deputy Ardis completed his field training program this week and is officially a solo-beat deputy! Congratulations Deputy Ardis, be safe.
Tuolumne County, CA… Catalytic converters contain valuable metals and can be relatively simple to steal. But, the cost on the victim is significant. There are a few steps you can take to prevent your vehicles catalytic converter from being stolen. Thieves are criminals of opportunity. Follow these few directions and eliminate the opportunity. • Park […]
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 […]
