Flat Fire Incident Update, 162 Acres, 35% Contained, Forward Progress Stopped. ~ Photos By Chip Dingman

Flat Fire Incident Update, 162 Acres, 35% Contained, Forward Progress Stopped.  ~ Photos By Chip Dingman

Moccasin, CA…Flat Fire Incident from June 25, 2018 at 6:28 am. Date/Time Started: June 24, 2018 1:54 pm near Hwy 49 & Marshes Flat Rd, in the Community of Moccasin. Acres Burned – Containment: 162 acres – 35% contained. Forward spread stopped. No structures lost and all evacuations have been lifted. Flat Fire Incident Information: […]

Missing Tuolumne County Man Donald Clark Found Deceased

Missing Tuolumne County Man Donald Clark Found Deceased

Sonora, CA…From the Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Office…”With our dearest sympathy we inform you Sheriff’s Office investigators confirmed that Donald Clark was found deceased on an adjacent property. Our most sincere condolences to the Clark family. There are no additional details at this time. The investigation is ongoing. No foul play is suspected. Please respect the […]

Flat Fire Holding at 120 Acres, 25% Contained, Evacuations Still in Active

Flat Fire Holding at 120 Acres, 25% Contained, Evacuations Still in Active

Moccasin, CA…Flat Fire is 120 acres and 25% contained. Steep and rugged country. Fire crews are busy cutting control lines. Dozers working near the top of the ridge. ***UPDATE*** 3:50 pm CalFire is reporting 120 acres with 25% containment. ***UPDATE*** 3:10 pm CalFire issuing an advisory for the Yosemite Springs Road area. Residents are encouraged […]

Traffic & Fire Update….60 Acre Fire Closes Roads & Sparks Evacuations Near Moccasin.

Traffic & Fire Update….60 Acre Fire Closes Roads & Sparks Evacuations Near Moccasin.

Moccasin, CA…Fire personnel and Sheriff’s Deputies are on scene of a fire approximately 60 acres in size on HWY 49 Moccasin. HWY 49 at 120 is currently closed to through traffic. Please follow this post for updates information. Evacuations will be posted as soon as areas are addressed. ***UPDATE*** 1:40 pm CalFire issuing mandatory evacuations […]

Donald Clark is Missing, Have You Seen Him?

Donald Clark is Missing, Have You Seen Him?

Sonora, CA…66-year-old, Donald Clark was reported missing by his family. He was last seen at his home on Rimrock Road in Sonora on Thursday, June 21st at 9:15 am. Donald’s vehicle, wallet, and cell phone were all found at his home. Donald is described as 6’0 tall, 200 pounds, gray hair, brown eyes and was […]

Paving Continues on Hwy 108 & Hwy 120 in Stanislaus & Tuolumne Counties

Paving Continues on Hwy 108 & Hwy 120 in Stanislaus & Tuolumne Counties

Stanislaus/Tuolumne County – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is performing a highway improvement project that will repave 34 miles of State Route 108/(SR-108) and SR-120 in Stanislaus and Tuolumne counties. The project began at Lancaster Road in eastern Stanislaus County and will continue to the SR-49/SR-108 junction in Tuolumne County, as well as to […]

Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Dept. Activity Logs Through June 20th

Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Dept. Activity Logs Through June 20th

Sonora, CA…The latest Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Deputies Activity Logs are enclosed… Sheriff’s Daily Report 06-20-18 Sheriff’s Daily Report 06-19-2018 Sheriff’s Daily Report 06-18-2018 Sheriff’s Daily Report 06-17-2018 Sheriff’s Daily Report 06-16-2018 Sheriff’s Daily Report 06-15-2018 Sheriff’s Daily Report 06-14-2018 6-13-18 bulletin Sheriff’s Daily Report 06-12-2018 Sheriff’s Daily Report 06-11-2018

Caltrans District 10 Road Report & Repair Schedule June 24 – 30th

Caltrans District 10 Road Report & Repair Schedule June 24 – 30th

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 […]

TUD Would Like Your Input for Our Next General Manager

TUD Would Like Your Input for Our Next General Manager

Sonora, CA…The Tuolumne Utilities District (TUD) Board of Directors is seeking input and support from the community prior to initiating the executive recruitment for its next General Manager. The District would like you to take this short survey by Thursday, June 28th regarding the characteristics for our next General Manager, Take Survey. We appreciate your time and […]

Be Ready for Your Outdoor Adventures & Thank You for Shopping & Renting Locally at SNAC!

Be Ready for Your Outdoor Adventures & Thank You for Shopping & Renting Locally at SNAC!

Arnold, Murphys & Sonora, CA…Ever since we opened our first store in Downtown Sonora, our goal has been the same. To provide our customers with high quality, innovative outdoor products, priced so you can spend more time using your gear than paying for it. At SNAC, you’ll find affordable clothing and gear to outfit yourself […]

Caltrans District 10 Road Report & Repair Schedule June 10th Through June 23rd

Caltrans District 10 Road Report & Repair Schedule June 10th Through June 23rd

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 […]

K9 Maverick Sniff’s Out Turlock Man’s Drug Stash.

K9 Maverick Sniff’s Out Turlock Man’s Drug Stash.

Jamestown, CA…Late Monday night a Tuolumne Sheriff’s Sergeant conducted a traffic enforcement stop at Wigwam Road in Jamestown on a black Saturn for expired registration. The driver, 44-year-old Michael Holder of Turlock, told the Sergeant his drivers license was suspended and a records check revealed he was on post release community supervision. K-9 Maverick arrived […]

Columbia’s Glorious 4th of July Celebration!

Columbia’s Glorious 4th of July Celebration!

Columbia, CA…Columbia’s Glorious 4th of July Celebration begins with an 11 a.m. flag raising and black powder musket salute Wednesday, July 4, followed by a free concert from the Lucky CuZn Brass Band playing New Orleans style and patriotic tunes,followed by the annual Independence Day parade. July 4th in Columbia has been a tradition since […]

Smiles, Service & Savings at Sonora Ford

Smiles, Service & Savings at 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 […]

Wheeler Fire Southwest of Coulterville Holding at 90 Acres…Evacuations in Place, Red Cross Shelter Open

Wheeler Fire Southwest of Coulterville Holding at 90 Acres…Evacuations in Place, Red Cross Shelter Open

Coulterville, CA…Wheeler Fire Incident Information: Last Updated: June 18, 2018 5:36 pm. Date/Time Started: June 18, 2018 12:30 pm. Administrative Unit: CAL FIRE Madera-Mariposa-Merced Unit. County: Mariposa County. Location: Wheeler Gulch & Hwy 49 South, southwest of Coulterville. Acres Burned Containment: 90 acres. Evacuations: Mandatory evacuations are in place for Mary Harrison Mine Rd, Old […]

Alert Neighbor Helps Nab a Burglar.

Alert Neighbor Helps Nab a Burglar.

Sonora, CA…From the Tuolumne Sheriff’s Dept…”Last night deputies responded to the Cascade Mobile Home Park on 18330 Wards Ferry Road in Sonora for a report of a burglary in progress after an alert neighbor reported seeing a dark skinned man wearing a black hat, red shirt and black hooded sweatshirt breaking into his neighbor’s home. […]

Wheeler Fire Now at 90 Acres Near Gulch & Hwy 49 South, Southwest of Coulterville

Wheeler Fire Now at 90 Acres Near Gulch & Hwy 49 South, Southwest of Coulterville

Coulterville, CA…Wheeler Fire Incident Information: Evacuations: Mandatory evacuations are in place for Mary Harrison Mine Rd, Old Hwy 49 Rd, Crown Lead Rd, and Hwy 49 between Crown Lead Rd to the intersection of Hwy 132. Evacuations advisories are in place for Coulterville. Last Updated: June 18, 2018 3:07 pm Date/Time Started: June 18, 2018 […]

39 Year Old San Jose Man Loses Life in ATV Collision Near Niagara Creek Campgrounds

39 Year Old San Jose Man Loses Life in ATV Collision Near Niagara Creek Campgrounds

Pinecrest, CA…On June 16, 2018, at approximately 1105 hours, a 39 year old San Jose resident was driving a Can-Am side by side ATV. He was traveling westbound on Forest Service Road 6N19Y at approximately 30 MPH, near the Niagara Creek Campgrounds. For unknown reasons, the driver lost control of the ATV and began sliding […]

Be Ready for Your Outdoor Adventures & Thank You for Shopping & Renting Locally at SNAC!

Be Ready for Your Outdoor Adventures & Thank You for Shopping & Renting Locally at SNAC!

Arnold, Murphys & Sonora, CA…Ever since we opened our first store in Downtown Sonora, our goal has been the same. To provide our customers with high quality, innovative outdoor products, priced so you can spend more time using your gear than paying for it. At SNAC, you’ll find affordable clothing and gear to outfit yourself […]

Two Outbuildings, One Vehicle Destroyed in 3 Acre Fire in Jupiter Area

Two Outbuildings, One Vehicle Destroyed in 3 Acre Fire in Jupiter Area

Twain Harte, CA…From the Tuolumne Sheriff’s Office…”Update 6:15 PM: The blaze has been contained at 3 acres with fire retardant containment. Deputies have cleared the scene as no further evacuations are needed. Forest Service Fire personnel remain on scene working to extinguish the flames. Update 5:15 PM: Two structures (outbuildings) and one car have been […]

Disney’s Beauty and the Beast to Aid Mind Matters

Disney’s Beauty and the Beast to Aid Mind Matters

Columbia, CA…Sierra Repertory Theatre has awarded the preview performance of its production of the hit Broadway musical “Disney’s Beauty and the Beast” to Mind Matters to be used as a major fundraiser. “We think this is a great way for people, young and old, to enjoy a wonderful evening in the theatre while helping Mind […]

Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Dept. Activity Logs Through June 10th

Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Dept. Activity Logs Through June 10th

Sonora, CA…The latest Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Deputies Activity Logs are enclosed… Sheriff’s Daily Report 06-10-2018 Sheriff’s Daily Report 06-09-2018 Sheriff’s Daily Report 06-08-2018 Sheriff’s Daily Report 06-07-2018 Sheriff’s Daily Report 06-06-2018 Sheriff’s Daily Report 06-05-2018 Sheriff’s Daily Report 06-04-2018 Sheriff’s Daily Report 06-03-2018 Sheriff’s Daily Report 06022018 Sheriff’s Daily Report 06-01-2018 Sheriff’s Daily Report 05-31-2018 […]

Vegetation Management Prescribed Burn on June 12th in Groveland Area

Vegetation Management Prescribed Burn on June 12th in Groveland Area

San Andreas, CA…The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) will be conducting prescribed burning in Tuolumne County on Tuesday, June 12, 2018. Crews will be burning in the Gookin Vegetation Management Program (VMP). Smoke may be visible in the daytime hours in this area. The prescribed burn will benefit the watershed as […]

CAL FIRE Suspends Burn Permits in Tuolumne, Calaveras, Eastern Stanislaus and Eastern San Joaquin Counties

CAL FIRE Suspends Burn Permits in Tuolumne, Calaveras, Eastern Stanislaus and Eastern San Joaquin Counties

San Andreas, CA…After a wet winter, warming temperatures are quickly drying out the abundant annual grass crop. The increasing fire danger posed by the high volume of dead grass and hotter, drier conditions in the region is prompting CAL FIRE to suspend all burn permits for outdoor residential burning within the State Responsibility Area of […]

Disney’s Beauty and the Beast to Aid Mind Matters

Disney’s Beauty and the Beast to Aid Mind Matters

Columbia, CA…Sierra Repertory Theatre has awarded the preview performance of its production of the hit Broadway musical “Disney’s Beauty and the Beast” to Mind Matters to be used as a major fundraiser. “We think this is a great way for people, young and old, to enjoy a wonderful evening in the theatre while helping Mind […]

Columbia Gold Rush Days

Columbia Gold Rush Days

Columbia, CA…Reserve the second Saturday of every month for Gold Rush Days at Columbia State Historic Park. You’ll get to see inside special exhibits, stores and residences not regularly open to the public.  Docents in period attire will provide lots of information on the structure of their featured building, nature of its business and equipment, […]

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