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 […]

82 Year Old Groveland Man Lost His Life Today in Hwy 120 Collision

82 Year Old Groveland Man Lost His Life Today in Hwy 120 Collision

Groveland, CA…On Friday, November 16, 2018, at approximately 10:42 am, 43 year old San Francisco resident, Ioan Tudosa, was driving a 2018 Nissan Versa, westbound on State Route 120 approaching Smith Station Road at approximately 50 miles per hour, on his way back to San Francisco. At this time, an 82 year old Groveland resident […]

Traffic Update….Another Fatality on Our Local Roads, This one Near Sr120 / Smith Station Rd

Traffic Update….Another Fatality on Our Local Roads, This one Near Sr120 / Smith Station Rd

Groveland, CA…Traffic Update….Another Fatality on Our Local Roads, This one Near Sr120 / Smith Station Rd Incident: 00124 Type: Fatality Location: Sr120 / Smith Station Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.813506 -120.120605 Detail Information 1:42 PM 13 [47] [Notification] [CHP]-TUO CO ADV’G PATIENT WENT TO DRS 1:04 PM 12 [36] MARIPOSA VISITOR CENTER CALLED INQ IF […]

CHP Sonora Seeking Help to Locate Hit and Run Suspect After Sonora Girl Struck on Campo Seco

CHP Sonora Seeking Help to Locate Hit and Run Suspect After Sonora Girl Struck on Campo Seco

Sonora, CA…At approximately 6:15p.m. on the evening of Tuesday, November 13, 2018, Ruth Shopp of Sonora, was walking or jogging in an eastbound direction on Campo Seco Road after dark. Shopp was traveling along the north edge of the roadway, just east of Crooked Lane, headed toward Lime Kiln Road, when she was struck by […]

34 Year Old Sonora Woman Loses Her Life in Logging Truck vs Vehicle Collision

34 Year Old Sonora Woman Loses Her Life in Logging Truck vs Vehicle Collision

Sonora, CA…On Wednesday, November 14, 2018 at approximately 7:05 am, 25 year old Wallace resident, Tyler Hughes, was driving a loaded logging truck, eastbound on State Route 108 approaching Stockton Street. A 34 year old Sonora resident was driving a 1996 Honda Civic, eastbound on State Route 108, ahead of Hughes. For unknown reasons, the […]

Tuolumne County Sheriff Staff Helping in Camp Fire

Tuolumne County Sheriff Staff Helping in Camp Fire

Paradise, CA…From the Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Dept…”In the middle of destruction, there are signs of hope. Some of our staff are working in the Concow area providing mutual aid for #CampFire victims. We are assessing damage to the area, conducting welfare checks on animals and residents, feeding livestock that had to be left behind, and […]

Fire Destroyed Home on Appey Way

Fire Destroyed Home on Appey Way

Sonora, CA…From the Tuolumne Sheriff’s Office…”Just before 8 PM last night, Deputies and fire personnel responded to a house fire in the 11900 block of Appey Way in Sonora. When deputies arrived the home was fully engulfed. Thankfully the three residents home at the time made it out safely. Deputies notified neighbors but no evacuations […]

Tuolumne County Election November 8th Election Results

Tuolumne County Election November 8th Election Results

Sonora, CA…Tuolumne County Election November 8th Election Results SUMMARY REPORT TUOLUMNE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA UNOFFICAL RUN DATE:11/06/18 GENERAL ELECTION RUN TIME:10:26 PM NOVEMBER 6, 2018 VOTES PERCENT PRECINCTS COUNTED (OF 73) . . . . . 73 100.00 REGISTERED VOTERS – TOTAL . . . . . 31,999 BALLOTS CAST – TOTAL. . . . . […]

Felony DUI Collision and Arrest in Sonora Area

Felony DUI Collision and Arrest in Sonora Area

Sonora, CA…On Saturday, November 3, 2018, at approximately 8:10 pm, 31 year old San Leandro resident, Christian Vargas-Zermeno was driving a 2003 Ford Focus westbound on State Route 108, west of Mono Way. 32 year old Soulsbyville resident, Andrew Wilson, was driving a 2015 Toyota Tundra eastbound on State Route 108, east of Old Wards […]

November Red Hot Buys from Calaveras & Sonora Lumber

November Red Hot Buys from Calaveras & Sonora Lumber

Angels Camp & Sonora, CA…November Red Hot Buys from Calaveras & Sonora Lumber. Calaveras Lumber Company is here to help you with all your home, garden, and construction needs. Whether you’re a weekend warrior or a seasoned contractor, we have what you need to get the job done right, and expert staff to answer any […]

Major Injuries to 17 Year Old Groveland Woman in Overturned Vehicle Collision

Major Injuries to 17 Year Old Groveland Woman in Overturned Vehicle Collision

Groveland, CA…On Thursday, November 1, 2018, at approximately 1:37 am, CHP Merced Communications Center received a call of a traffic collision on Ferretti Road west of Lumsden Road. The reporting party had located a solo vehicle overturned off the roadway. The driver, solo occupant, 17 year old Groveland Resident, was driving a 2012 Volkswagen Passat […]

Modesto Man Arrested After Tuolumne County Check Fraud Spree

Modesto Man Arrested After Tuolumne County Check Fraud Spree

Sonora, CA…An arrest was made only a few hours after surveillance footage was shared with the community, regarding a local check fraud investigation. A Black Oak Casino Security Officer alerted law enforcement after spotting 37-year-old Josiah Silveira of Modesto who matched the description of the wanted man. Responding Deputies arrested Silveira and a search of […]

Arrests Made After Assaults in Sonora

Arrests Made After Assaults in Sonora

Sonora, CA…From the Sonora Police Dept….”Last night about 10:45 p.m., we received multiple reports of a disturbance involving a vehicle and several people near the 100 block of Lyons Street. Officers responded and ultimately arrested 25-year-old Francisco Rico of Sonora and a 16-year-old male Tuolumne resident for felony battery. The investigation revealed that a white […]

Yosemite National Park Honors First Responders

Yosemite National Park Honors First Responders

Yosemite, CA….From the National Park Service…”Here in Yosemite National Park, employees provide law enforcement, EMS, search and rescue, and fire fighting efforts. We are so grateful to have an outstanding staff of dedicated first responders protecting this park! On Thursday, the US Postal Service honored first responders from Yosemite, CAL FIRE, and the U.S. Forest […]

Red Flag Warning in Effect from October 30, 11:00 PM until October 31, 11:00 AM

Red Flag Warning in Effect from October 30, 11:00 PM until October 31, 11:00 AM

Arnold, CA…Red Flag Warning URGENT – FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE. National Weather Service Sacramento…Critical Fire Weather Conditions Today through Wednesday Morning for Portions of Interior Northern California. High pressure building inland will bring gusty north to east wind over portions of Interior Northern California today through Wednesday morning. These winds will significantly lower humidity and fuel […]

Pair Arrested and Crime Spree Stopped in its Tracks.

Pair Arrested and Crime Spree Stopped in its Tracks.

Jamestown, CA…From the Tuolumne Sheriff’s Office…..”Deputy Vince Lee was patrolling the Jamestown area just before 3 o’clock Sunday morning when he received information about a purse that had just been stolen from a parked car in East Sonora. The suspects were reportedly driving a silver Toyota truck and headed west toward him. The truck was […]

CAL FIRE Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit Law Enforcement Officers make an Arson Arrest

CAL FIRE Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit Law Enforcement Officers make an Arson Arrest

San Andreas, CA…On Saturday, October 27th, 2018 at approximately 5:23 AM CAL FIRE responded to a wildland fire located on Lake Road approximately 1.3 miles south of Highway 132 near the community of La Grange in Stanislaus County. The fire burned approximately three acres of grass and oak woodlands. The cause was determined to be […]

Caltrans Road Report Through November 3rd

Caltrans Road Report Through November 3rd

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 […]

Fall Events and Recreation Continues at New Melones Lake

Fall Events and Recreation Continues at New Melones Lake

Tuttletown, CA…The Bureau of Reclamation will host a variety of events and activities for people of all ages this fall at New Melones Lake. From kayaking to critters, there is something for everyone! Starting with Acorn Planting Day on Saturday, November 3, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Tuttletown Recreation Area. The majestic oak is synonymous […]

Two Visitors Fall from Taft Point in Yosemite National Park

Two Visitors Fall from Taft Point in Yosemite National Park

Yosemite, CA…A male and female visitor died in an apparent fall from Taft Point in Yosemite National Park. Yosemite National Park Rangers are recovering the bodies this morning. This incident is under investigation and no further details are available. No photos or videos are available. The identification of the deceased has not yet been determined.

Traffic & Fire Update…Structure Fire near Quartz Aly / Jacksonville Rd

Traffic & Fire Update…Structure Fire near Quartz Aly / Jacksonville Rd

Jamestown, CA…Traffic & Fire Update…Structure Fire near Quartz Aly / Jacksonville Rd Incident: 00259 Type: Provide Traffic Control Location: Quartz Aly / Jacksonville Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.914648 -120.414164 Detail Information 3:42 PM 3 [5] 1039 1 3:41 PM 2 [4] FIRE IS OUT SO SHOULD NOT BE NEEDED THAT MUCH LONGER 3:41 PM 1 […]

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