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 […]
Jamestown, CA…On December 7, 2018 at approximately 0800 hours, a Modesto man was driving a 1997 GMC north on Green Springs Road and had come to a stop for the stop sign at the intersection of State Route 120. A 70 year old Dublin man was driving a Toyota east on State Route 120, west […]
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 […]
Sonora, CA…Safety and Santa??? Sounds like a fun day to us! Join the the Red Cross, CAL FIRE Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit, Tuolumne County Fire Department and several other Public service agencies this Sunday 11-4pm at the Blood Bank.
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Sonora, CA…Late Friday night, one of our deputies made a traffic stop on Hwy 108 near Hwy 49 because the driver was impeding traffic and the car’s license plate was obstructed. Driver, 59-year-old Dawn Ellis of Delhi was arrested after a search of her truck and belongings turned up more than 71 grams of methamphetamine […]
Arnold, Murphys & Sonora, CA…The SNAC Family Thanks You for Shopping Locally! Back in the early 90’s, when Shawn was selling out of the back of his truck as “The Eddy Mart”, the most important items to have on hand were life jackets, river shorts, sandals and river knives. Oh yes, and a few things […]
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 […]
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 […]
Twain Harte, CA…Make Twain Harte Pharmacy Your Holiday Headquarters. Your local Meadowmont, Groveland & Twain Harte Pharmacies are always there for you and your health needs. The following specials are available at their larger Twain Harte Location.
Strawberry, CA…From CHP Sonora…”Yet another hazard on rainy days. This boulder almost hit a passing motorist. Officer Kremsdorf took these pictures on Highway 108 in Strawberry.”
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: • […]
Yosemite, CA…The Tioga and Glacier Point Roads in Yosemite National Park are closed for the winter season. There have been several storm systems that have moved through the park over the past two weeks. The Tioga Road is a seasonal road that closes each season, based on weather and road conditions. The road is closed […]
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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]