Columbia, CA…Columbia College’s Fire Academy would like to announce the graduation and Certificates of Completion to the successful students of the Fire Technology Program. The certificates are awarded based on the student’s successful completion of the academic and manipulative training as mandated for a California Firefighter 1 Certification. The students must still complete six months […]
San Andreas, CA…Friday, May 1, 2020, at 8:00 AM the Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit (TCU) of the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) will require burning permits within State Responsibility Areas of Tuolumne County, Calaveras County, Eastern Stanislaus County and Eastern San Joaquin County. Burn hours will not be restricted; however, a transition to […]
Sonora, CA…From the Sonora Police Department…”37-year-old Harland Joseph Bordeau of Sonora was arrested on Friday evening for suspicion of forceable rape and intimidating a crime victim. On Thursday, April 23rd, our department received a call regarding a sexual assault that occurred just days prior. During the subsequent investigation, we learned that Bordeau physically restrained and […]
Sonora, CA…On Thursday, May 7, at noon, Adventist Health Sonora will observe the 69th annual National Day of Prayer virtually, via Facebook Live, so that the community can pray together and support each other spiritually while safely engaging in social distancing. During this time, as people across the world work to solve the physical, emotional, spiritual, […]
Sonora, CA…35-year-old Joshua E. Kelly of Sonora was arrested late Thursday night for causing a fire during a state of emergency, unlawful use of a teargas device, and for a felony violation of probation. Just after 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 23rd, our officers responded to the area behind the Joann Fabric store on a […]
Jamestown, CA…From the Tuolumne Sheriff’s Dept…”Early Saturday morning, TCSO dispatch received a call from a passerby who reported a female, covered in a sheet, was breaking into a RV on the shoulder of Highway 108 in Jamestown. When a TCSO sergeant arrived, he noticed a “for sale” sign on the RV. After further inspection, it […]
Sonora, CA…From the Tuolumne Sherifff’s Office…”Deputy Skellenger and his partner Thor saw a couple of young entrepreneurs selling cupcakes in their neighborhood. Who can say no to some cupcakes? Needless to say they got some, while staying safe of course. #community #support #covid19 #sheriff #sheriffdeputy #k9 #k9unit #cupcakes #yummy #entrepreneurs”
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 […]
Arnold, CA…The latest forecast from the National Weather Service for the West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada. Today Partly cloudy in the morning then becoming mostly cloudy. Highs 57 to 72 higher elevations…69 to 81 lower elevations. Prevailing southeast winds up to 10 mph shifting to the southwest in the afternoon. Tonight Mostly cloudy in the […]
San Andreas, CA…A little over one week remains for “Open Burning” in the CAL FIRE Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit. CAL FIRE burn permits will be required May 1. Take advantage of this time by continuing to work on your homes defensible space. When burning yard debris during this time, TCU reminds residents that “Open Burning” still requires […]
Columbia, CA…On April 17, 2020 at approximately 9:35pm, 46-year-old Anna Marie Veredas of Sonora was driving her 2017 Honda Civic southbound on Parrotts Ferry Road, just north of Porcina Way. At that same time, 63-year-old Christopher Brian Mansfield of Murphys and his passenger 64-year-old Judith Ellen Lawrence of Murphys were traveling in a 2003 Ford […]
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Sonora, CA…Board-certified family nurse practitioner Cindy L. Thomas, DNP, FNP-C, has joined the primary care team at Adventist Health Sonora’s Health Pavilion Primary Care Medical Office. With a strong focus on caring for those with chronic and acute conditions, Thomas sees patients with hypertension, obesity, asthma and more. She also provides primary care for adults […]
Sonora, CA…From the Tuolumne Sheriff’s Office…”On Monday morning, just before 1 am, deputies were patrolling the area of Crystal Falls Drive near Feather River Drive in Sonora when they saw a man riding a bicycle in the shadows of residential yards. The man, later identified as 22-year-old Austin Lassa of Sonora, was wearing dark clothing […]
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 […]
Bodie, CA…Just after 7:30am this morning many in our area felt a bit of shaking adding some excitement to their Saturday Morning. According to the Maps below from the USGS this one was probably felt by many in our coverage area. M 5.3 – 30km SE of Bodie, CA 2020-04-11 14:36:37 (UTC)38.054°N 118.736°W10.2 km depth
Sonora, CA…The latest Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Deputies Activity Logs are enclosed… Media Bulletin (Wednesday, April 8, 2020) 01:15 PATROL CHECK 2004080002 Officer initiated activity at Hwy 108/LONG Barn Rd, Long Barn. . Disposition: Crime Prevention, Patrol Check. 01:24 PEDESTRIAN STOP 2004080003 Officer initiated activity at Jack Page Rd/Old Sonora Columbia Rd, Sonora. . Disposition: Crime […]
Sonora, CA…The latest Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Deputies Activity Logs are enclosed… Media Bulletin (Tuesday, April 7, 2020) 00:03 PATROL CHECK 2004070001 Officer initiated activity at Sprague Rd E/Hwy 120, Groveland. . Disposition: Crime Prevention, Patrol Check. 00:14 PATROL CHECK 2004070002 Officer initiated activity at Old Hwy 120/HWY 120, Groveland. . Disposition: Crime Prevention, Patrol Check. […]
Sonora, CA…The latest Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Deputies Activity Logs are enclosed… Media Bulletin (Monday, April 6, 2020) 00:18 PATROL CHECK 2004060002 Officer initiated activity at Hwy 120/FERRETTI Rd, Groveland. . Disposition: Crime Prevention, Patrol Check. 01:04 CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL 2004060003 Occurred on Kincaid Flat, in Sonora. Truck off into a ditch..non injury..transferred to chp. . […]
Sonora, CA…The latest Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Deputies Activity Logs are enclosed… Media Bulletin (Saturday, April 4, 2020) 00:26 Calls Transferred to CDF (Public Service Request) 2004040002 Occurred on Mill Villa Rd, in Jamestown. Rp rpts she is looking into the canyon from her residence to the north and rp poss sees a fire in the […]
Sonora, CA…The latest Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Deputies Activity Logs are enclosed… Media Bulletin (Friday, April 3, 2020) 00:14 ALARM ALL TYPES 2004030001 Occurred at Schnoogs Station on Standard Rd. , in Sonora. Audible. front door entry motion and glass break. 6min eta black,acrua,sd. . Disposition: 459 business. 01:03 PATROL CHECK 2004030002 Officer initiated activity at […]
San Andreas, CA…During this time of the COVID-19 pandemic, the CDC has now begun recommending that everyone wear a face covering when they go out in public. In response to this, and the fact that commercial medical masks are in limited supply and needed for medical and first responder personnel, Mark Twain Health Care District […]
San Andreas, CA…California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE), Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit would like to congratulate Unit Chief Josh White on his retirement after 32 fire seasons of dedicated service to the State of California including seven years as our Unit Chief. On April 1st, CAL FIRE Director Thom Porter stated, “I am pleased […]
San Andreas, CA…In compliance with Governor Newsom’s COVID-19 “Stay at Home” order, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) Tuolumne – Calaveras Unit will transition to an online burn permit website for residential dooryard burn permits. Property owners currently in possession of a previously issued permit are encouraged to check the expiration […]
Sonora, CA…With the recent decision made by the Judicial Council of California (JCC), the Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Office will be releasing additional inmates. JCC stated the bail for low level felonies and most misdemeanors will now have a bail at $0. With these new criteria, the Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Office will release 14 pretrial inmates. […]
Sonora, CA…Tuolumne County Health Officer Dr. Eric Sergienko released updated orders for our county yesterday. The order specifically outlines what “essential travel” means and what activities “essential travel” includes. In addition to the clarification from the county health officer, the Bureau of Reclamation and the Unites States Forest Service have increased their efforts to close […]
Arnold, CA…This highway information is the latest reported as of Tuesday, April 7th, 2020 at 07:04 AM. If you must drive, drive safe today. SR 4 [IN THE CENTRAL CALIFORNIA AREA] IS CLOSED FROM 0.3 MI EAST OF THE JCT OF SR 207 /MT REBA TURNOFF/ TO 7.2 MI WEST OF THE JCT OF SR […]
Arnold, CA…Grid Buckling Under Late Season Storm & Snow as Thousands Start Week Powerless. PG&E Crews are back in the field this morning to patch up the damage mother nature did to their equipment. Below are the approximate outage areas. Some of the areas hardest hit are the Arnold, Cold Springs, Groveland & some lower […]
Arnold, CA…A very good morning to Shelter in Place. This highway information is the latest reported as of Monday, April 6th, 2020 at 06:56 AM. SR 4 [IN THE CENTRAL CALIFORNIA AREA] IS CLOSED FROM 0.3 MI EAST OF THE JCT OF SR 207 /MT REBA TURNOFF/ TO 7.2 MI WEST OF THE JCT OF […]
Sonora, CA…In alignment with current federal, state, and local guidance for social distancing and to ensure health safety of its visitors, employees and local communities, the Stanislaus National Forest has extended the seasonal road closure, and closed seven additional roads along with some high-use areas effective April 5, 2020 through April 30, 2020. This closure […]
