THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Rides Continue on at Railtown 1897

THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Rides Continue on at Railtown 1897

Jamestown, CA…For the fifth consecutive holiday season, California State Parks, Railtown 1897 State Historic Park (SHP) and the California State Railroad Museum Foundation are proud to present THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride experiences this holiday season. The festive train rides start the weekend after Thanksgiving and run on the following dates in 2018: November 23, 24 & 30 and […]

Shop With A Cop 2018 in Tuolumne County

Shop With A Cop 2018 in Tuolumne County

Sonora, CA…From the Tuolumne Sheriff’s Dept…”Saturday morning the California Highway Patrol, Sonora Police Department, and Tuolumne County Probation joined us at Walmart in Sonora for the Shop with a Cop Event. This program is sponsored by the Deputy Sheriffs Association and couples law enforcement officers with some deserving children in our county. It gives these […]

Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Dept. Activity Logs for December 1st – 6th

Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Dept. Activity Logs for December 1st – 6th

Sonora, CA…The latest Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Deputies Activity Logs are enclosed… Media Bulletin (Thursday, December 6, 2018) 00:33 THREATS – ALL 1812060002 Occurred on Glory Gulch Rd, Columbia. req personal contact to sign a complaint. Cellular E911 Call: Service Class: WPH2. . Disposition: Log Note. 00:45 911 HANG UP 1812060003 Occurred on Water Oak Dr, […]

December Red Hot Buys from Calaveras & Sonora Lumber

December Red Hot Buys from Calaveras & Sonora Lumber

Angels Camp & Sonora, CA…December Red Hot Buys from Calaveras & Sonora Lumber will make you look like Santa to those on your Christmas List. Calaveras & Sonora Lumber Company are here to help you with all your home and construction needs. Whether you are a weekend warrior or a seasoned contractor, we have what […]

Construction Advisor for Repair Work on Hwy 140 in Ferguson Fire Scar Area

Construction Advisor for Repair Work on Hwy 140 in Ferguson Fire Scar Area

Mariposa, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is making ongoing emergency repairs and engaging in rehabilitation work on State Route 140 in the Ferguson Fire burn scar – from Briceburg to the Yosemite National Park boundary. The Ferguson Fire ravaged areas on and near SR-140 both inside and outside Yosemite in summer 2018, creating a […]

Traffic Update….One Way Traffic Controls on Hwy 49 In Tuolumne County

Traffic Update….One Way Traffic Controls on Hwy 49 In Tuolumne County

TUOLUMNE COUNTY – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform various highway construction activities on northbound and southbound State Route 49 (SR-49) from the Mariposa/Tuolumne county line to the Tuolumne/Calaveras county line. Work will occur as follows: • One-way traffic control on northbound and southbound SR-49 from the Mariposa/Tuolumne county line to Montezuma Road […]

Domicile Challenged Sonora Man Arrested for Making Criminal Threats

Domicile Challenged Sonora Man Arrested for Making Criminal Threats

Sonora, CA…From the Sonora Police Dept…”On November 30, 2018, SPD Officers’ were called to Walmart reference Troy McNulty (49, Sonora, Transient) pulling a knife on two employee’s at separate times and threatening to stab them. McNulty was located a short distance away by an Officer doing an area check, and was arrested after being positively […]

Probation Sweep Lands Mom in Jail & Child with Welfare Services

Probation Sweep Lands Mom in Jail & Child with Welfare Services

Tuolumne, CA…From the Tuolumne Sheriff’s Dept….”On Tuesday afternoon the High Risk Supervision Team conducted a probation compliance check at the home of 30-year-old Chantelle Fontana in Tuolumne City. During the search, heroin and drug paraphernalia were located inside Fontana’s bedroom she shares with her child. Fontana was arrested and booked into the Tuolumne County Jail […]

THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Rides Continue on at Railtown 1897

THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Rides Continue on at Railtown 1897

Jamestown, CA…For the fifth consecutive holiday season, California State Parks, Railtown 1897 State Historic Park (SHP) and the California State Railroad Museum Foundation are proud to present THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride experiences this holiday season. The festive train rides start the weekend after Thanksgiving and run on the following dates in 2018: November 23, 24 & 30 and […]

Traffic Update….Roadway Flooding With Vehicles Stuck Near Sr108 / Via Este Rd

Traffic Update….Roadway Flooding With Vehicles Stuck Near Sr108 / Via Este Rd

Sonora, CA…Traffic Update….Roadway Flooding With Vehicles Stuck Near Sr108 / Via Este Rd Incident: 00545 Type: Roadway Flooding Location: Sr108 / Via Este Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.983522 -120.292090 Detail Information 6:07 PM 6 [8] ADD CALLER ADVSG TWO VEHS NOW STUCK 6:06 PM 5 [7] [Notification] [CHP]-PER ANTHER CALLER– WHI CHEV CAV IS STUCK […]

Early Morning Fire Destroys Home on Harrison Drive

Early Morning Fire Destroys Home on Harrison Drive

Sonora, CA…From the Tuolumne Sheriff’s Dept…”Just after 6 AM this morning, Sheriff’s Deputies and Fire personnel responded to a house fire in the 11000 block of Harrison Dr. in Sonora. The home was fully engulfed and thankfully the occupants of the home were able to get out safely. An additional home was evacuated and several […]

Caltrans Announces Seasonal Closures for Ebbetts, Monitor & Sonora Passes

Caltrans Announces Seasonal Closures for Ebbetts, Monitor & Sonora Passes

Stockton, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has closed mountain passes in the central Sierra Nevada for the season due to winter conditions. The seasonal closures now in effect include Ebbetts Pass/State Route 4 (SR-4), Sonora Pass/SR-108 and Monitor Pass/SR-89. As of 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, November 28, 2018, the seasonal closures are as follows: • […]

“Unfair Labor Practices Strike” Underway at Columbia College on November 27 and Wednesday, November 28

“Unfair Labor Practices Strike” Underway  at Columbia College on November 27 and Wednesday, November 28

Columbia, CA…What follows is a press release from Yosemite Faculty Assosiation…”YFA writes to correct the misleading and false representations about the state of negotiations and YFA’s anticipated strike in the District’s November 21st statement. With regards to negotiations, the District’s “last, best, and final offer” continues to demand unsustainable class size increases–to 45 students per […]

Make The Holidays Really Merry With A Gift From Sonora Ford

Make The Holidays Really Merry With A Gift From Sonora Ford

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! Welcome to Sonora Ford Sonora Ford in Sonora, CA treats the needs of each individual customer […]

35th Annual Downtown Sonora Christmas Parade is Rain or Shine!

35th Annual Downtown Sonora Christmas Parade is Rain or Shine!

Sonora, CA…The largest Holiday Parade in our area kicks off the Holiday Season in downtown Sonora this evening. From the Tuolumne Visitors Bureau…”RAIN OR STARS! Sounds of Christmas will fill the air with this night time parade with bright lights, floats, antique cars, and sounds of the holidays with marching bands and dancers. Starts promptly […]

Winter Storm Watch Wednesday Afternoon Through Thanksgiving….12 -18 Inches of Snow Over Ebbetts & Sonora Passes

Winter Storm Watch Wednesday Afternoon Through Thanksgiving….12 -18 Inches of Snow Over Ebbetts & Sonora Passes

Arnold, CA…The first of a series of storms will bring moderate to heavy snow to the mountains of Western Plumas County and the Northern Sierra Nevada above 6000 feet Wednesday afternoon into late Wednesday night. This will likely disrupt Thanksgiving holiday travel across Sierra passes. After a brief lull, the next storm is expected late […]

Caltrans to Close Mountain Passes in Advance of Inclement Weather & Chain Control Info

Caltrans to Close Mountain Passes in Advance of Inclement Weather & Chain Control Info

Arnold, CA…We posted a pass closing piece yesterday but this one has additional information on what R1, R2 & R3 Chain Control levels mean. Caltrans is scheduled to close Ebbetts Pass (State Route 4) and Sonora Pass (State Route 108) due to incoming inclement weather in the Sierra Nevada. These closures are currently expected to […]

Ebbetts & Sonora Passes to Close Ahead of Incoming Storm

Ebbetts & Sonora Passes to Close Ahead of Incoming Storm

Alpine & Tuolumne Counties…Caltrans District 10 tentatively plans to close Ebbetts Pass (State Route 4) at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 20, and Sonora Pass (State Route 108) at noon Wednesday, Nov. 21. Those times are subject to change, and could be impacted by the behavior of the weather. These are NOT the long-term, seasonal closures […]

Tioga and Glacier Point Roads in Yosemite National Park will Close Beginning at 6:00 pm Tuesday, November 20, 2018 Due to Incoming Winter Weather

Tioga and Glacier Point Roads in Yosemite National Park will Close Beginning at 6:00 pm Tuesday, November 20, 2018  Due to Incoming Winter Weather

Yosemite, CA…The Tioga and Glacier Point Roads in Yosemite National Park will close to all vehicular traffic beginning at 6:00 pm on Tuesday, November 20, 2018 due to incoming winter weather. The road will reopen as weather and road conditions permit. This is not necessarily a seasonal closure. A series of winter storms are expected […]

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