Jamestown, CA…On July 19, 2019, at approximately 2:30am, CHP officers were advised to be on the look-out for a white Chevrolet Camaro that was driving recklessly on eastbound State Route 108 at the Yosemite Junction. Approximately 10 minutes later, a CHP unit located the vehicle traveling northbound on State Route 49 near Fifth Avenue at […]
Sonora, CA…On July 18, 2019, at approximately 4:30 pm, Violet Auxildadora Baker, a 78-year-old female out of Sonora, was driving her 2006 Ford Escape eastbound on State Route 120, east of La Grange Road at approximately 55 miles per hour. At that same time, Seth Michael Smith, a 38-year-old male out of Oakdale, was driving […]
Yosemite, CA…Yosemite National Park is proud to announce that Thomas (Tom) Karl Standen III is the recipient of the 2018 Barry Hance Memorial Award. This ceremony was attended by approximately 400 Yosemite National Park employees, retirees, volunteers, and park partners including several past Barry Hance Memorial Award recipients. The Barry Hance Memorial Award is a […]
Jamestown, CA…National Night Out is taking place this year on Tuesday, August 6th from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Railtown in Jamestown. Meet with local law enforcement officers from the Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Office, Tuolumne County Animal Control, California State Park, California Highway Patrol, California Department of Fish and Wildlife, U.S. Forest Service, Yosemite National […]
Sonora, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform one-way traffic control on northbound and southbound State Route 49 at Woods Creek for bridge work. Work is scheduled for Sunday, July 21, 2019, through Friday, July 26, 2019, from 8:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m. Motorists should expect 15-minute delays. This work is scheduled to begin […]
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 […]
Angels Camp, CA…The reliability Winner is Speed Queen! In a recent survey by Consumer Reports, Speed Queen was recognized for being Number One in Reliability among all major appliance brands. To celebrate this accomplishment. Speed Queen (Via Middleton’s Furniture and Appliances) is offering consumers the Deal of the Decade (or maybe the century) with a […]
Kennedy Meadows, CA…During the investigation into the shooting at Deadman Campground, Detectives learned two years ago to the day, 36-year-old Timothy Smith was arrested and charged in San Mateo County with indecent exposure, annoy or molest a minor, and attempted kidnapping. Smith attempted to enter a tent occupied by children at a State Park Campground […]
Sonora, CA…From the Tuolumne Sheriff’s Dept…Caught in the act! Last night, three jail inmates tried to escape but didn’t get far. 28-year-old Jacob Sabins, 38-year-old Josiah Silveira, and 44-year-old Larry Vannatta are now facing additional charges of attempted escape and criminal conspiracy. Deputies heard the commotion and spotted the three men on surveillance video breaking […]
Arnold, CA…The National Weather Forecasts for this week for the Mother Lode Region and West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada. Tonight Clear, cooler. Lows 43 to 58 higher elevations…52 to 66 lower elevations. Prevailing southwest winds up to 10 mph shifting to the east after midnight. Wednesday Sunny. Highs 67 to 82 higher elevations…79 to 89 […]
Kennedy Meadows, CA…The man shot at the Deadman Campground on July 11th has been identified as 36-year-old Timothy Edward Smith of Watsonville. Next of kin has been notified. As soon as additional information is available it will be released by the Tuolumne Sheriff’s Dept.
Yosemite, CA…Lawsuit Settled Between National Park Service, DNC Parks and Resorts, and Yosemite Hospitality, LLC Over Trademarks and Service Marks. DNC Parks and Resorts at Yosemite, Inc. (Delaware North), the United States of America, and Yosemite Hospitality, LLC (Aramark) have settled the lawsuit filed by Delaware North related to Delaware North’s former concession contract at […]
Sonora, CA…The latest Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Deputies Activity Logs are enclosed… Media Bulletin (Sunday, July 14, 2019) 00:21 TRAFFIC STOP 1907140001 Officer initiated activity at Hwy 108/S Washington St, Sonora. Male on a bike between Washington St and Stockton Rd. . Disposition: Warning Given (Used for 11-95s). 00:24 THREATS – ALL 1907140002 Occurred at Columbia […]
Sonora, CA…The latest Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Deputies Activity Logs are enclosed… Media Bulletin (Saturday, July 13, 2019) 00:05 ALARM ALL TYPES 1907130001 Occurred on Crystal Rock Rd, in Sonora. Audible alarm, interior motion, key holder pending. . Disposition: False Alarm will be billed. 00:17 911 MISDIAL 1907130003 Occurred at Gibbs Tower on Gibbs Dr/Villa Dr. […]
Sonora, CA…The latest Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Deputies Activity Logs are enclosed… Media Bulletin (Friday, July 12, 2019) 00:30 911 HANG UP 1907120002 Occurred on Gibbs Dr, in Sonora. 911 hang up//on call back VM, mailbox full unable to leave a message Cellular E911 Call: Service Class: W911. . Disposition: Log Note. 00:32 TRAFFIC STOP 1907120003 […]
Sonora, CA…The latest Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Deputies Activity Logs are enclosed… Media Bulletin (Thursday, July 11, 2019) 00:16 WELFARE CHECK 1907110003 Occurred on .chinese Camp, in . RP states they got several calls from a called stating he had a knife and was thinking hurting himself. . Disposition: Log Note. 02:06 911 HANG UP 1907110008 […]
Sonora, CA…The latest Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Deputies Activity Logs are enclosed… Media Bulletin (Wednesday, July 10, 2019) 00:10 911 HANG UP 1907100001 Occurred at Black Oak Casino on Tuolumne Rd N. , in Tuolumne. Open line, can hear slots and subjects counting.//on CB not accepting calls at this time. Cellular E911 Call: Service Class: W911. […]
Sonora, CA…The latest Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Deputies Activity Logs are enclosed… Media Bulletin (Tuesday, July 9, 2019) 00:18 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE 1907090003 Occurred on Green Springs Rd, in Jamestown. Ex showed up after they told him to go. started a fight with friend and ripped Rp’s shirt. Cellular E911 Call: Service Class: WPH2. . Disposition: Arrest […]
Sonora, CA…The latest Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Deputies Activity Logs are enclosed… Media Bulletin (Monday, July 8, 2019) 00:39 DRUNK IN PUBLIC 1907080001 Occurred at Black Oak Casino on Tuolumne Rd N. , in Tuolumne. Guest is extremely intoxicated and refusing to cooperate with security,. . Disposition: Arrest Made. 01:51 MISC INFORMATION 1907080005 Occurred at Avalon […]
Sonora, CA…The latest Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Deputies Activity Logs are enclosed… Media Bulletin (Sunday, July 7, 2019) 00:04 All boating related calls for service 1907070001 Occurred at Don Pedro Reservoir on Lake Don Pedro/Don Pedro. , in La Grange. Ext 8727 Camper from San Jose staying in Blue Oaks, occured in Middle Bay vessel incident. […]
Sonora, CA…The latest Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Deputies Activity Logs are enclosed… Media Bulletin (Saturday, July 6, 2019) 00:02 SUSPICIOUS PERSON, NOT OFFICER INIATED 1907060002 Occurred at Hwy 108/PINECREST Lake Rd, in Strawberry. Rpts a female subject on the right hand side of the road that appears to be walking towards pinecrest maroon tank top, jeans, […]
Sonora, CA…The latest Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Deputies Activity Logs are enclosed… Media Bulletin (Friday, July 5, 2019) 00:00 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE 1907050001 Occurred at Lazy Z Resort on Middle Camp Rd. , in Twain Harte. Male and Female on the line yelling at each other then disconnected the line..On call back, VM left Cellular E911 Call: […]
Sonora, CA…The latest Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Deputies Activity Logs are enclosed… Media Bulletin (Wednesday, July 3, 2019) 00:00 PATROL CHECK 1907030001 Occurred at Waterwheel Gold Boutique on Parrotts Ferry Rd. , in Columbia. Rpts seeing lights moving around near the business. . Disposition: Crime Prevention, Patrol Check. 00:21 911 HANG UP 1907030002 Occurred at West […]
Sonora, CA…The latest Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Deputies Activity Logs are enclosed… Media Bulletin (Tuesday, July 2, 2019) 00:21 911 HANG UP 1907020001 Occurred on Mono Dr, in Twain Harte. Immediate hang up, On callback spoke with advised that he pocket dialed and is code 4. male provided an updated address for our records Cellular E911 […]
Oakdale, CA…The Milton Fire off of Milton Road and Highway 4, North of Oakdale in Stanislaus County charred just over 200 acres earlier today. Photo credit Modesto Fire
San Andreas, CA…The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) will be conducting a prescribed burn in Tuolumne County on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, July 15 -17, 2019 on the Mt. Havalia Vegetation Management Plan (VMP). Smoke from this project may be visible in the Tuolumne area. The prescribed burn will provide protection […]
Bear Valley, CA….The Forest Service is working a reported vegetation fire near Lake Moran. This is in Tuolumne County but physically it is closer to the Hwy 4 side. Early reports are 3/4 of an acre. More to follow if needed but I bet they get this one knocked down quickly…
Sonora, CA…The Sonora Bach Festival presents organist Dr. Daryl Hollinger in an Organ Sampler, Saturday, August 17. At 2 p.m, hear Haydn and Lübeck on the Red Church’s historic 1973 Flentrop Pipe Organ. At 3:30 p.m., hear Prelude, Fugue and Chaconne by Dieterich Buxtehude – and more – on St Matthew’s 2016 Allen Digital Organ. […]