Another Bit of Moisture Heading Our Way for Western Slope & Mother Lode

Another Bit of Moisture Heading Our Way for Western Slope & Mother Lode

Arnold, CA…Temps will remain cool this week and another weak system is heading our was. Every drop and every snowflake counts though. The detailed forecasts for West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada and for the Mother Lode are below. Today Mostly sunny. Not as cool. Highs 36 to 51 higher elevations…46 to 56 lower elevations. Prevailing […]

Prescribed Fire Fuels Reduction Burn on Mt. Havalia

Prescribed Fire Fuels Reduction Burn on Mt. Havalia

Tuolumne, CA…The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) will conduct a prescribed burn operation on the Mt. Havalia Vegetation Management Project (VMP) in Tuolumne County, adjacent to the community of Tuolumne. Smoke from the project will be visible from Tuolumne and surrounding areas. The goal of the prescribed burn is to maintain […]

Road Conditions Update….Chain Controls in Effect on Hwy 88, Hwy 4 & Hwy 108

Road Conditions Update….Chain Controls in Effect on Hwy 88, Hwy 4 & Hwy 108

Arnold, CA…This highway information is the latest reported as of Monday, November 9th, 2020 at 08:52 AM. Road Conditions Update….Chain Controls in Effect From Ham’s Station on Hwy 88, Arnold on up on Hwy 4 & Long Barn on up on Hwy 108. Ebbetts, Sonora & Tioga passes remain closed… SR 4 [IN THE CENTRAL […]

Local Fire Restrictions for Stanislaus National Forest Replace Regional Order

Local Fire Restrictions for Stanislaus National Forest Replace Regional Order

Sonora, CA… Forest Supervisor Jason Kuiken signed fire restriction orders for moderate and high fire hazard zones to replace the regional fire restriction that expires at midnight Nov. 6. Both forest orders are in effect from Nov. 7, 2020 through Dec. 31, 2020. Visitors are encouraged to check the forest web page at https://www.fs.usda.gov/stanislaus for […]

Road Conditions Update….Chain Controls on 88, 4, 108 & 120. Ebbetts, Sonora & Tioga Passes Closed.

Road Conditions Update….Chain Controls on 88, 4, 108 & 120.  Ebbetts, Sonora & Tioga Passes Closed.

Arnold, CA…The first real winter storm of the 2020/21 winter season is upon us. Chain controls are in place form Dew Drop on Hwy 88, Avery on Hwy 4, Twin Harte on Hwy 108 & Buck Meadows on Hwy 120. Let’s be careful out there… SR 4 [IN THE CENTRAL CALIFORNIA AREA] IS CLOSED FROM […]

Season Ski Leases are Now Available at SNAC!

Season Ski Leases are Now Available at SNAC!

Arnold, Murphys & Sonora CA…We all know this is not the winter to be standing in long lines and crowded rooms. Come to SNAC Arnold and go through our rental process one time, before the season starts and keep the equipment for the entire season. And, save money! ADULT SKI PACKAGE $250 KID’S SKI PACKAGE […]

First High Elevation Snow of the Season Friday Through the Weekend. A Foot of New Snow in Some Locations

First High Elevation Snow of the Season Friday Through the Weekend.  A Foot of New Snow in Some Locations

Bear Valley, CA…Heavy snow expected above 4000 feet. Plan on difficult travel conditions, especially Saturday night into Sunday over Sierra passes. For the Winter Weather Advisory, total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches above 5000 feet, with localized amounts up to 8 inches, are expected. For the Winter Storm Warning, total snow accumulations of […]

Monitor, Ebbetts & Sonora Passes Closing at 10am on Friday Morning

Monitor, Ebbetts & Sonora Passes Closing at 10am on Friday Morning

Arnold, CA…Due to this weekend’s approaching storm, District 10 is scheduled to temporarily close Monitor Pass/State Route 89, Ebbetts Pass/SR-4 and Sonora Pass/SR-108 at 10 a.m. on Friday, November 6, 2020. The three passes are scheduled to remain closed into Monday morning, November 9, 2020, when the weather situation will be re-assessed. District 10 typically […]

Caltrans District 10 Road Repair & Construction Schedule Through November 14th

Caltrans District 10 Road Repair & Construction Schedule Through November 14th

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 […]

Columbia Man Arrested, Major Injuries to Himself & Discovery Bay Woman in Hwy 4 Collision

Columbia Man Arrested, Major Injuries to Himself & Discovery Bay Woman in Hwy 4 Collision

Douglas Flat, CA…Mark Garcia, was traveling westbound on SR-4, approaching Batten Road. Nicole Rieg, was traveling eastbound on SR-4, just east of Batten Road, approaching Garcia’s location. For an unknown reason, Garcia allowed his vehicle to travel to the left of the center line of the roadway, into the eastbound traffic lane, directly into the […]

Dolomite Sandwiched in Overturned Big Rig Collision on Stockton Road

Dolomite Sandwiched in Overturned Big Rig Collision on Stockton Road

Sonora, CA…On November 2, 2020, at approximately 6:35AM, 37-year-old Seth Stone of Escalon was driving his 2015 Freightliner, while pulling a trailer loaded with Dolomite, southbound on Stockton Road, north of State Route 108 at approximately 40 miles per hour. Mr. Stone approached the intersection of State Route 108 and slowed to approximately 30 miles […]

Slight Chance of Snow for High Country at End of Week. Do Your Snow Dances!

Slight Chance of Snow for High Country at End of Week.  Do Your Snow Dances!

Arnold, CA…We need snow in the high country and we need to put an end to the fire season. The forecast for the end of the week may not do much to help either but let’s hope the storm door is starting to creak open. The latest from the National Weather Service for the West […]

Adventist Health to Celebrate Mission Week November 2 – 6

Adventist Health to Celebrate Mission Week November 2 – 6

Sonora… Adventist Health recognizes Mission Week every year during the first week of November. This year’s theme celebrates one of the organization’s values, to “Be a Mission Owner.” Adventist Health is hosting live virtual events every day from November 2 – 6, and the public is invited to attend. Adventist Health, a faith-based, nonprofit integrated […]

Warrant Scam Making the Rounds in Tuolumne County

Warrant Scam Making the Rounds in Tuolumne County

Sonora, CA…Our office has received numerous inquiries regarding scammers calling local residents from the Sheriff’s Office phone number. These scammers are claiming to be deputies with our office and are using active and retired deputies names when identifying themselves. The scammers are telling residents they have warrants for their arrest and are requesting personal identifying […]

Yosemite National Park Reverts to Stage 1 Fire Restrictions

Yosemite National Park Reverts to Stage 1 Fire Restrictions

Yosemite, CA..Yosemite National Park is experiencing high fire danger, along with continued hot and dry weather patterns. However, due to a reduction of overall fire danger and prevalence of active fires in the region, the Superintendent of Yosemite National Park will be reverting to Stage 1 fire restrictions until further notice is given. By order […]

Natural Bridges Trail to Reopen as Reclamation Announces New Melones Lake Seasonal Operations Changes

Natural Bridges Trail to Reopen as Reclamation Announces New Melones Lake Seasonal Operations Changes

Tuttletown, CA….The Bureau of Reclamation has scheduled recreation area closures, changes to hours of operations and the reopening of Natural Bridges at New Melones Lake beginning November 1.  The closures will be from November 1, 2020, through March 31, 2021, and will allow Reclamation to replace waterlines, perform other necessary maintenance tasks and allow for […]

Caltrans District 10 Road Repair & Construction Schedule Through October 31st

Caltrans District 10 Road Repair & Construction Schedule Through October 31st

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 […]

Ladies, Gents, Boys & Girls…A Slight Chance of Moisture in Your Forecast

Ladies, Gents, Boys & Girls…A Slight Chance of Moisture in Your Forecast

Arnold, CA…A chance of actual moisture falling from the sky in our future. Detailed forecast for West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada from the National Weather Service. Today Mostly sunny. Highs 56 to 71 higher elevations…69 to 79 lower elevations. Prevailing east winds up to 10 mph shifting to the west in the afternoon. Tonight Mostly […]

Mens & Women’s Fall Clothing Arriving Daily in All 3 SNAC Locations!

Mens & Women’s Fall Clothing Arriving Daily in All 3 SNAC Locations!

Arnold, Murphys & Sonora, CA…Drop by all three SNAC locations seven days a week to see what’s new! Look for Men’s Dakota Grizzly rugged mountain wear at all three stores. In Murphys you’ll find Women’s Aventura, Toad & Co., Carve and Columbia. Women’s Teva and Merrill Fall boots are in stock in Murphys and all […]

Railtown 1897 to Present “Trains, Tracks & Terror!” Drive-Thru Event on Two Evenings, October 30 & 31

Railtown 1897 to Present “Trains, Tracks & Terror!” Drive-Thru Event on Two Evenings, October 30 & 31

Jamestown, CA… In compliance with all state, city and county guidelines, Railtown 1897 State Historic Park (SHP) and the California State Railroad Museum Foundation are thrilled to present “Trains, Tracks & Terror!,” a newly created drive-thru event on Friday, October 30 & Saturday, October 31, 2020 from 6 to 10 p.m. each evening. A safe […]

Assault with Deadly Weapon Charges for Sonora Man

Assault with Deadly Weapon Charges for Sonora Man

Sonora, CA…33-year-old James R. Haire of Sonora was arrested Sunday afternoon for charges stemming from an intentional collision that forced another vehicle off the roadway the day prior. On Saturday, October 10th, at around 2:45 p.m., the Sonora Police Department received 911 calls regarding a 2000 Chevy Silverado over the embankment on Stockton Road, near […]

Angels Camp Man Arrested on Attempted Murder Charges in Tuttletown Shooting

Angels Camp Man Arrested on Attempted Murder Charges in Tuttletown Shooting

Sonora, CA…Last night, deputies responded to The Country Store on Highway 49 in Tuttletown for a reported physical altercation and potential shooting. While deputies checked the area, they were advised a male victim arrived at Adventist Health Sonora with at least one gunshot wound to the upper torso. The victim was transported to an out […]

Dylan Colby Moyle Sought in Death of Matthew Winks Arrested in Manteca

Dylan Colby Moyle Sought in Death of Matthew Winks Arrested in Manteca

Sonora, CA…The California Highway Patrol (CHP) made an arrest in connection to the murder of Matthew Winks from Sonora. On October 13, 2020, at approximately 1:37 PM, Central Division CHP Investigative Services Unit (ISU) located Dylan Colby Moyle driving a 2006 Jeep SUV in the Knights Ferry Area. CHP ISU followed the Jeep into San […]

Columbia Air Attack Base New Firehawk Helicopter Training Underway

Columbia Air Attack Base New Firehawk Helicopter Training Underway

Columbia, CA…This year, the Columbia Air Attack Base will receive a new helicopter, the Firehawk. This modern helicopter will be an important fire-fighting resource. To ensure the safety of the public and our crews, we will be conducting Pilot training from October 11th through October 17th, and Fire Crew training November 2nd through November 13th. […]

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