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 […]
Jamestown, RD…From the Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Dept….Bad driving leads to more serious charges for two Modesto women. Late Wednesday night, a Sheriff’s Deputy pulled over a silver Toyota sedan on Chicken Ranch Road in Jamestown after witnessing the vehicle swerve into the opposing lane. Deputies spoke with driver, 53-year-old Kelly Schriver and passenger 31-year-old Ashly […]
Kennedy Meadows, CA…Caltrans crews have removed the winter snow, cleared the debris, made necessary repairs and plan to reopen State Route 108 (SR-108)/Sonora Pass at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 3, 2018. Sonora Pass rises to 9,623 feet, making it the second highest pass in the Sierra. Even with low volumes of snow, Sonora Pass […]
Pinecrest, CA…PG&E is reporting over 1600 customers in the Pinecrest and Strawberry Areas without power due to major equipment failure. PG&E repair crew is on-site working to restore power hopefully by 1pm this afternoon. From the USFS..”Power and phones are out of service at the Summit Ranger District due what PG&E is reporting as a […]
Tuolumne, CA…Every 15 Minutes Summerville High School 2018. This video was edited by Summerville senior Halle Bell. Every 15 minutes someone dies from a Drunk driver. This program helps educate students on what could happen.
Twain Harte, CA…Traffic Update….Possible Injury Collision Near Tuolumne Dr & Cherokee Dr. Please use caution in the area…. Incident: 00084 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Tuolumne Dr / Cherokee Dr Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.043536 -120.232190 Detail Information 8:40 AM 4 [4] 1039 3 ON LOG 72 8:40 AM 3 [3] 1039 CDF / EMS STARTED […]
Tuolumne, CA…From the Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Dept…”Look at the huge smiles on the faces of these kids! First dirt was turned for the Big Dreams Park and Playground in Tuolumne. Nearly $340,000 has been raised over the last five years to turn this project into reality. Around $20,000 for this project was raised at the […]
Sonora, CA…Nearly 500 community members and Adventist Health Sonora staff attended the ribbon-cutting celebration at the new Health Pavilion and Diana J. White Cancer Institute, which was held on April 30 in honor of the birthdate of the late Diana J. White. Members of the White family traveled from across the country to attend. The […]
Sonora, CA…The community is invited to a ribbon-cutting celebration and open house on Monday, April 30, at 2 p.m. at Adventist Health Sonora’s new Health Pavilion and Diana J. White Cancer Institute. Located at 900 Mono Way in Sonora, the Health Pavilion is a brand-new, 64,000-square-foot building that will offer state-of-the-art health care services close […]
Sonora, CA…This is an update from CHP now that the deceased’s name has been released as Ella Hampton-Rauch, 67, From Groveland. On Thursday April 26, 2018 at approximately 11:50 pm, 22 year Winton resident, Edgar Albert Santana, was driving a 2010 Dodge Avenger, traveling westbound on State Route 108, east of Old Wards Ferry over […]
Sonora, CA…From the Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Dept….A house fire was reported shortly after 6:30 PM on Pine Road in Sonora. Three occupants escaped the flames with only the clothes they were wearing.
Sonora, CA…The latest Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Deputies Activity Logs are enclosed… TUOLUMNE COUNTY SHERIFF MEDIA BULLETIN Thursday, April 26, 2018 00:15 MISC INFORMATION 1804260001 Occurred on Mount Everest Ct, Sonora. Teenaged pedophile on the roof. Service Class: RESD. . Disposition: Log Note. 01:30 SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE CHECK 1804260003 Officer initiated activity at Burger King Restaurant, Mono […]
Yosemite, CA…Yosemite National Park announces the Glacier Point Road will open to all vehicular traffic at 9:00 am on Saturday, April 28, 2018. There will be limited visitor services available at Glacier Point. There is no projected opening date for the Glacier Point store or the Bridalveil Creek Campground. The Four Mile Trail is open […]
Yosemite, CA…Report shows visitor spending supports 6,666 jobs in local economy. A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 4,336,889 visitors to Yosemite National Park in 2017 spent $451,782,000 in communities near the park. That spending supported 6,666 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $589,343,700. […]
Jamestown, CA…Tickets on Sale Now for Two Weekends Only: April 21, 22, 28 & 29. With spring in full bloom, California State Parks, Railtown 1897 State Historic Park and the California State Railroad Museum Foundation are proud to provide guests with a unique opportunity to experience spring wildflowers from aboard a train. While the Park […]
Jamestown, CA…Traffic Update….Overturned Logging Truck vs Power Pole with Lines Down Near Hwy 49 & Sims. Lanes are blocked, please use caution in the area and detour down to Hwy 120 when traveling to Groveland avoid Hwy 49 at this time. Incident: 00160 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr49 / Sims Rd Loc Desc: BTWN […]
Sonora, CA…On Thursday April 26, 2018 at approximately 11:50 pm, 22 year Winton resident, Edgar Albert Santana, was driving a 2010 Dodge Avenger, traveling westbound on State Route 108, east of Old Wards Ferry over crossing, following behind a 2016 Toyota Prius at approximately 40-50 mph. At this time, a 2002 Ford F-150 was traveling […]
Eagle Meadows, CA…Check out Caltrans crews’ progress clearing 9,623′ Sonora Pass on KCRA 3 tonight. Reporter Will Heryford joined us for a ride along to document seasonal clearing on this scenic route. Once the snow is cleared, there is lots of other work that needs to be done. Prior to opening the roadway for public […]
Columbia, CA…The Columbia College Fire Academy will hold its graduation ceremony and presentation of certificates to 25 students who successfully completed the Fire Technology Program this spring. The event, which is open to the general public, will be held Thursday, April 26, 2018 beginning at 6 p.m. in the Oak Pavilion at the college. The certificates will be awarded […]
Sonora, CA…From the Tuolumne Sheriff’s Dept….A search warrant served at the home of a felon, lands him in jail with additional charges. On Tuesday evening the Tuolumne Narcotics Team served a search warrant at 45-year-old Sean Burdan’s home on Ayba Street in Sonora. During the search, a rifle was located along with methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia, […]
Moccasin, CA…Anglers anticipating California’s general trout opener Saturday, April 28 will find many local fishing opportunities despite the flooding of the California Department of Fish and Wildlife’s (CDFW) Moccasin Creek Hatchery in Tuolumne County, which supplied many Central Valley and western Sierra Nevada waters with trout. Don Pedro Reservoir, located downstream from the Moccasin Creek […]
San Andreas, CA…Wednesday, May 2nd and Thursday, May 3rd, 2018 the Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit of the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) will be conducting crew readiness drills for the 2018 fire season. Division Chief Jeff Sanders explained “These drills are essential to gauge the readiness of the Unit Conservation Camp Crews for […]
Sonora, CA…Join us for a morning of presentations from local experts discussing issues relating to Tuolumne County seniors and their families. Speakers include: – Tuolumne County Sheriff Jim Mele- Scams/Abuse/Additions – Tuolumne County District Attorney’s Office Laura Krieg, Esq.- Elder Abuse- Criminal Prosecutions & Scams – Tamara Polley, Esq. of Tamara Polley Law- Wills/Trusts/Estate Planning […]
Twain Harte, CA…From the Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Dept….Many of you heard sirens and saw police activity yesterday evening near Black Oak Casino in Tuolumne. Just before 5 PM, Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a disturbance at a home on Golf Club Drive in Twain Harte. It was reported that 66-year-old David Mussenden forced open a locked […]
Sonora, CA…From the Sonora Police Dept….On 04/24/2018 Officers from the Sonora Police Department with assistance for the Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Office attempted to locate Edward Cooper at a home on Norlin Street in Sonora. Cooper had several outstanding warrants for his arrest, which include Vehicle Theft, Probation Violations and Obstructing or Resisting Police Officers. Upon […]
Twain Harte, CA…On Sunday evening Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a home on Teague Lane in Twain Harte for a report of a burglary. When the homeowner arrived at the residence, a red Chevrolet S10 Blazer was seen leaving the property. The homeowner was familiar with the Blazer and knew it belonged to 68-year-old Randy Gulizia. […]
Sonora, CA…Traffic Update….Motorcycle Down Near Sr108 / Draper Mine Rd Incident: 00345 Type: Trfc Collision-Minor Inj Location: Sr108 / Draper Mine Rd Loc Desc: WB Lat/Lon: 37.986724 -120.286263 Detail Information 4:57 PM 5 [7] [Rotation Request Comment] 1039 VICS 209-532-4523 4:57 PM 4 [5] 1185 for hd 4:57 PM 3 [6] [Notification] [CHP]-Problem changed from […]
Pinecrest, CA…From Caltrans Distict 10..”**Sonora Pass Update** Winter Closure Moving Up The Hill We expect to move the winter closure gate from the current closure point at Eagle Meadows up the hill to Kennedy Meadows at noon today if all goes as planned. Our Maintenance Supervisor is checking the road out this morning to make […]
Jamestown, CA…An inmate firefighter died Saturday, April 21, at Sierra Conservation Center (SCC). The cause of his death is unknown and foul play is not suspected. Anthony Colacino, 33, a newly assigned inmate firefighter, was participating in a training hike that began around 7 a.m. when he collapsed around 7:50 a.m. The fire captain on […]
Sonora, CA…The latest Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Deputies Activity Logs are enclosed… TUOLUMNE COUNTY SHERIFF MEDIA BULLETIN Thursday, April 19, 2018 00:18 Calls Transferred to CDF (Public Service Request) Request) 1804190001 Occurred on Perricone Rd, Chinese Camp. Req lift assist////transferred to calfire. . Disposition: Referred To Other Agency. 00:26 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE 1804190002 Occurred on Sturgis Rd, […]
