Elite Female Mountain Climber Injured in Fall from Yosemite’s El Capitan
Yosemite, CA…(ABC News) Emily Harrington fell from El Capitan and was rescued by one of the most famous climbers in the world, Alex Honold.
Thanksgiving Day & Weekend Weather! Winter Has Arrived Right on Schedule
Arnold, CA…Winter has arrived with a vengeance. Following are forecasts for the Western Slope and Mother Lode regions. The detailed forecast for West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada. Today Snow showers. Breezy. Highs 20 to 35 higher elevations… 32 to 40 lower elevations. Snow accumulation of 8 to 14 inches. Prevailing southwest winds 10 to 25 […]
Caltrans To Close Mountain Passes in Advance of Winter Storms
Arnold, CA…Caltrans is scheduled to close Ebbetts Pass/Route 4, Monitor Pass/Route 89 and Sonora Pass/Route 108 in advance of the Thanksgiving holiday weekend due to a strong winter storm forecast for the Sierra Nevada. Planned closures are as follows (subject to change depending on conditions): • Ebbetts Pass/Route 4 (Alpine County) at 12 p.m. (noon) […]
Sen. Borgeas Announces December Mobile Office Hours
Sonora, CA…Senator Andreas Borgeas (R-Fresno) will host Mobile District Office Hours throughout the month of December. Mobile District Offices provide expanded constituent services to those who reside in the 8th Senate District. Constituents will be able to meet directly with district staff for assistance regarding the state government or its agencies. Staff can help constituents […]
The SNAC Family Thanks You for Shopping Locally!!
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. […]
Thanksgiving Week Weather, Winter Storm Watch & More for The Western Slope & Mother Lode
Arnold, CA…Thankfully we have precipitation in liquid & flakes heading our way over Thanksgiving. The detailed forecast for the West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada, Mother Lode & Winter Storm Warning is below. Today Sunny. Not as cool. Highs 41 to 56 higher elevations… 54 to 64 lower elevations. Prevailing east winds up to 10 mph. […]
High Speed Wireless Internet Unlimited Data – No Hidden Fees! From Conifer Communications
San Andreas, CA…Conifer Communications is your Unlimited data high speed wireless internet service provider covering Tuolumne, Calaveras, Mariposa, Manteca, & Stanislaus counties including: Angles Camp, Big Hill, Cedar Ridge, Chinese Camp, Columbia, Comstock Ranch, Copperopolis, Coulterville, Downtown Sonora, East Sonora, Groveland, Jacksonville, Jamestown, Lake Don Pedro, Lake McClure, Lake McSwain, Lake Tullock, Lambert Lakes, Moccasin, […]
Winter Pile Burning Beginning in Yosemite National Park
Yosemite, CA…Yosemite National Park will begin winter pile burning once conditions are favorable, after a significant cooling trend and an increase in precipitation occurs over the area. Pile burning is an efficient and effective tool for reducing excessive fuel build up on the landscape. These piles are remnants of mechanical thinning from forestry operations and […]
Traffic Update….Female Left Injured After Motorcycle Collision Near Upper Quail Mine Rd / Lower Quail Mine Rd
Columbia, CA…Traffic Update….Female Left Injured After Motorcycle Collision Near Upper Quail Mine Rd / Lower Quail Mine Rd Incident: 00266 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Upper Quail Mine Rd / Lower Quail Mine Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.033327 -120.366663 Detail Information 1:51 PM 1 [6] XRAY WAS ON THE BACK OF THE MC AND THEY […]
The 2019 Mother Lode & Mountain Youth Football vs Valley All-Star Games
Angels Camp, CA…The 2019 Mother Lode & Mountain Youth Football vs Valley All-Star Games took place on November 9th in Angels Camp. We Live Streamed the games and below is complete game video from the Youth JV & Youth Varsity Games. A few photos are below as well. Youth football is alive and well in […]
Ebbetts, Sonora & Tioga Mountain Passes Closing Temporarily Ahead of Winter Storm
Arnold, CA…Caltrans is scheduled to temporarily close Route 4 over Ebbetts Pass and Route 108 over Sonora Pass at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 19, 2019, due to incoming inclement weather forecast for the Sierra Nevada. The National Weather Service indicates that 4”-8” of snow is possible over mountain routes. Route 4 will close at […]
Smiles, Service & Holiday Savings at Your Local Sonora Ford Dealer
Sonora, CA…We have a strong and committed sales staff with many years of experience satisfying our customers’ needs. Feel free to browse our inventory online, request more information about vehicles, set up a test drive or inquire about financing! Sonora Ford in Sonora, CA treats the needs of each individual customer with paramount concern. We […]
Major Injuries to Sonora Man in Pickup vs Pedestrian Collision on Hwy 49
Sonora, CA…On November 15, 2019, at approximately 6:28pm, 63-year-old Leorra Coville of Sonora was driving her 2012 Dodge pick-up northbound on State Route 49 north of Pesce Way at approximately 35 miles per hour. At that same time, 39-year-old Nicholas Graham of Sonora was walking on the right shoulder of northbound State Route 49 north […]
High Speed Wireless Internet Unlimited Data – No Hidden Fees! From Conifer Communications
San Andreas, CA…Conifer Communications is your Unlimited data high speed wireless internet service provider covering Tuolumne, Calaveras, Mariposa, Manteca, & Stanislaus counties including: Angles Camp, Big Hill, Cedar Ridge, Chinese Camp, Columbia, Comstock Ranch, Copperopolis, Coulterville, Downtown Sonora, East Sonora, Groveland, Jacksonville, Jamestown, Lake Don Pedro, Lake McClure, Lake McSwain, Lake Tullock, Lambert Lakes, Moccasin, […]
Holiday Open House Today at Sonora Lumber!
Sonora, CA…Join us on Saturday November 16th from 8am-5pm for a Christmas spectacular! Peruse our wide selection of Christmas decor, and enjoy a special discount coupon valued anywhere from 15% to 50% off! Sonora Lumber Co. is here to help you with all your home and construction needs. Whether you are a weekend warrior or […]
A Keen Eye Leads to a Drug Sales Arrest in Jamestown
Jamestown, CA…From the Tuolumne Sheriff’s Dept…On Monday evening, Dep. V. Lee was patrolling the area of Highway 108 in Jamestown when he spotted a vehicle driving without license plates. A traffic stop, and subsequent search of the car and its occupants uncovered just under 19 grams of methamphetamine, a scale, and other items related to […]
Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Dept. Activity Logs for November 10th
Sonora, CA…The latest Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Deputies Activity Logs are enclosed… Media Bulletin (Sunday, November 10, 2019) 00:19 911 HANG UP 1911100001 Occurred at Black Oak Casino Cell Tower on Tuolumne Rd N. , in Tuolumne. 911HU on call back spoke to who advised it was an accidental dial. Cellular E911 Call: Service Class: W911. […]
Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Dept. Activity Logs for November 9th
Sonora, CA…The latest Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Deputies Activity Logs are enclosed… Media Bulletin (Saturday, November 9, 2019) 00:30 CITIZEN FLAG DOWN 1911090002 Officer initiated activity at Chips Chevron, Hwy 108, Jamestown. . Disposition: Citizen Assisted or Community Orientated Policing. 00:42 PATROL CHECK 1911090003 Officer initiated activity at Micro-Tronics Wy/Camage Av, Sonora. . Disposition: Crime Prevention, […]
Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Dept. Activity Logs for November 8th
Sonora, CA…The latest Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Deputies Activity Logs are enclosed… Media Bulletin (Friday, November 8, 2019) 00:34 SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE CHECK 1911080001 Officer initiated activity at Tuolumne County Sheriffs Dept, Lower Sunset Dr, Sonora City. Male, white pants, seen on camera throwing something at a vehicle. . Disposition: Crime Prevention, Patrol Check. 01:59 WELFARE CHECK […]
Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Dept. Activity Logs for November 7th
Sonora, CA…The latest Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Deputies Activity Logs are enclosed… Media Bulletin (Thursday, November 7, 2019) 00:35 MISSING PERSON ADULT 1911070003 Occurred at /Unknown, in . Rpts that her friend ran out of gas on the way back from the bay area and had gotten lost. Cellular E911 Call: Service Class: W911. . Disposition: […]
Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Dept. Activity Logs for November 6th
Sonora, CA…The latest Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Deputies Activity Logs are enclosed… Media Bulletin (Wednesday, November 6, 2019) 00:14 WELFARE CHECK 1911060001 Occurred on Quail Dr, in Twain Harte. 911HU..On call back, someone answers then hangs up..On call back a second time female answered slurring her words and speaking softly. Female states it was a mistake […]
Tuolumne Sheriff’s Office Looking for Mini-Van Driving Burglary Suspects
Sonora, CA…From the Tuolumne Sheriff’s Office…”Do you recognize these two? Deputies are investigating a burglary of a residence in the Sonora Area and are asking for your help in identifying and locating the suspects. If you recognize either of them, please contact the Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch Center at (209)533-5815.”
Prescribed Burns Continue in Calaveras Big Trees State Park Area
Arnold, CA…California State Parks in cooperation with the California Department of Forestry and Fire protection (CAL FIRE) are planning to begin a series of prescribed burns beginning on or around the week of October 21, 2019 through the end of November in Calaveras Big Trees State Park. The goal is to complete 382 acres this […]
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California State Parks and CAL FIRE Plan Prescribed Burns at Calaveras Big Trees State Park Expected to begin Monday, November 11, 2019
Arnold, CA…California State Parks in cooperation with the California Department of Forestry and Fire protection (CAL FIRE) are planning to conduct a prescribed burn Monday, November 11, 2019, in Calaveras Big Trees State Park. This burn is part of the series of prescription burns planned for the park this fall. The work will be in […]
Cal Fire & SPI Conducting Prescribed Burn Near Big Trees State Park Starting Nov. 11th
Arnold, CA…The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE), in cooperation with Sierra Pacific Industries (SPI), will be conducting a prescribed burning operation near the southern boundary of Big Trees State Park. This project is located east of Arnold in Calaveras County. This prescribed burn is designed to reduce ground level fuels, creating […]
Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Dept. Activity Logs for November 6th
Sonora, CA…The latest Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Deputies Activity Logs are enclosed… Media Bulletin (Wednesday, November 6, 2019) 00:14 WELFARE CHECK 1911060001 Occurred on Quail Dr, in Twain Harte. 911HU..On call back, someone answers then hangs up..On call back a second time female answered slurring her words and speaking softly. Female states it was a mistake […]
Prescribed Burn Planned on Save the Redwoods League Property, Ignition Anticipated November 8th
Arnold, CA…Save the Redwoods League in cooperation with the Firestorm Wildland Fire Suppression Inc. and California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) are planning to begin a prescribed burn on or around Friday, November 8, 2019 on its property adjacent to Calaveras Big Trees State Park on the northeast side. The goal is […]
Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Dept. Activity Logs for November 5th
Sonora, CA…The latest Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Deputies Activity Logs are enclosed… Media Bulletin (Tuesday, November 5, 2019) 01:42 PATROL CHECK 1911050001 Officer initiated activity at Racetrack Rd/Johnny Av, Sonora. . Disposition: Crime Prevention, Patrol Check. 02:06 PATROL CHECK 1911050004 Occurred at Chapel In The Pines on Cherokee Dr. , in Twain Harte. Rp rpts req […]