Jamestown, CA…From the Tuolumne Sheriff’s Dept…”The use of technology and assistance from a local casino security team, helps nab a car thief. On Friday afternoon we received a call from the Tracy Police Department in regards to a stolen 2018 Dodge Challenger Hellcat. The car had an electronic tracking device which showed it to be […]
Columbia, CA…From the Sonora area CHP….”Approx 8:15 pm, we received a report of a tree down blocking Parrotts Ferry Road approximately one mile north of Marble Quarry Road. Upon arriving on scene, it was discovered that the tree was approximately 3 feet in diameter and was completely blocking the roadway. A passing lumberjack was quick […]
Arnold, CA…Shop Local During “Switchover” Time at SNAC
Columbia, CA…On April 18, 2018, at approximately 8:55 pm, a 26 year old Murphys resident, was driving a 2007 Subaru Forester northbound on Parrotts Ferry Road, north of Porcina Way at approximately 30-35 MPH, while under the influence of alcohol. Due to his high level of alcohol intoxication, as he entered a right hand curve […]
Jamestown, CA…From Sonora CHP…On Monday, April 16, just after 3:25 am, CHP officers observed a black Jeep Cherokee traveling westbound SR-120/108 west of Obyrnes Ferry Road at a high rate of speed, its rear taillights were not working and its rear license plate was missing. The officers attempted to make an enforcement stop and the […]
Sonora, CA…The latest Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Deputies Activity Logs are enclosed… TUOLUMNE COUNTY SHERIFF MEDIA BULLETIN Monday, April 16, 2018 00:01 MISC INFORMATION 1804160001 Occurred at Gibbs Tower on Gibbs Dr/Villa Dr. , Sonora. Caller had questions about the power outage. . Disposition: Log Note. 00:39 SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE CHECK 1804160002 Officer initiated activity at Chips […]
Washington, D.C. – H.R. 3607 by Congressman McClintock to address continued operation of the Yosemite Medical Clinic passed the House floor on April 16th. The legislation addresses all national park medical clinics, assuring that funds generated by clinics be retained by those clinics. Congressman McClintock delivered the following House floor remarks in support of the […]
Copperopolis., CA…On 4-16-18 the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a commercial burglary at the True Value store on Spangler Lane in Copperopolis. In reviewing video surveillance, deputies saw that at approx. 0315 hours, a black Jeep Cherokee with no license plates smashed into the glass door of the business. Two occupants […]
Columbia, CA…Columbia College will hold its 49th Commencement on Friday, April 27 at 6:00 p.m. in the Oak Pavilion. A brief reception for the graduates and guests will be held immediately after the ceremony in Carkeet Park next to the pavilion. The 297 students in the 2018 graduating class have earned a total of 136 […]
Sonora, CA…The latest Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Deputies Activity Logs are enclosed… Sheriff’s Daily Report 04-11-2018 Sheriff’s Daily Report 04-10-2018 Sheriff’s Daily Report 04-09-2018 Sheriff’s Daily Report 04-08-2018 Sheriff’s Daily Report 04-07-2018 Sheriff’s Daily Report 04-06-2018 4-5-18 Log 4-4-18 Log 4-3-18 Log 4-2-18 Log 04-01-2018 Log
Arnold, CA…Caltrans has chain controls in effect on Hwys 4, 88 & 108. Basically past Arnold on Hwy 4, Ham’s Station up on Hwy 88 & Twain Harte up on Hwy 108. Let’s be careful out there… SR 4 [IN THE CENTRAL CALIFORNIA AREA] IS CLOSED FROM THE EAST END OF LAKE ALPINE TO 7.2 […]
Groveland, CA…Traffic Update….Vehicle Down Embankment Near Sr120 / East River Rd. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00269 Type: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj Location: Sr120 / East River Rd Loc Desc: WB E/O NR MM 26.24 Lat/Lon: 37.819992 -120.302605 Detail Information 2:27 PM 9 [16] [Notification] [CHP]-RP RECLD // PTY GOT OO THE VEH AND […]
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 […]
Coulterville, CA…State Route 49 in southern Tuolumne County and northern Mariposa took a beating when a violent storm ripped through the region on March 22. The heavy rain undermined mountain switchbacks, sent rocks, mud and debris onto the roadway, and plugged and destroyed culverts in this mountain region. George Reed Inc. of Modesto and Caltrans […]
Washington, DC…As part of its ongoing efforts to address aging park infrastructure and improve the visitor experience, the National Park Service (NPS) announced today changes to the entrance fees charged at national parks. The changes, which come in response to public comments on a fee proposal released in October 2017, will modestly increase entrance fees […]
Yosemite, CA…Sad you missed experiencing the flood on Saturday? The next best thing is this six-minute video!
Arnold, CA…Caltrans has chain controls in effect from Ham’s Station on up on Hwy 88, Arnold on up on Hwy 4 and Long Barn on up on Hwy 108. Hwy 120 is clear. Enjoy the late season powder and ski safe…. SR 4 [IN THE CENTRAL CALIFORNIA AREA] IS CLOSED FROM 0.5 MI EAST OF […]
Columbia, CA…The Columbia College Foundation and its community partners will present more than $120,000 in scholarships to qualified and deserving students at the annual Columbia College Scholarship and Awards Celebration on Thursday, April 12. The event, 4:30-5:30 pm at the Dogwood Forum on campus, features student and community speakers, musical performances and presentation of the […]
Columbia, CA…The Symphony of the Sierra 2018 Spring Concert will be held at Columbia College, Dogwood Forum, at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 17, 2018. The repertoire provides a wonderful introduction to orchestral music for children, while being complex enough to satisfy the seasoned classical ear. The orchestra is excited to be performing the fourth […]
Arnold, CA…From the National Weather Service…Mountain snow returns later today into early Thursday. A colder and wetter weather system will move into northern California today bringing accumulating snow to the mountains by this evening. Travelers over the higher mountain passes should be prepared for winter driving conditions tonight into Thursday. Snow levels are forecast to […]
Columbia, CA…The Columbia College Presidential Search Committee has selected two finalists who will participate in community open forums scheduled for April 18 and 19, 2018 at Columbia College. The finalists (with most recent position held) are listed below with forum times: Dr. Santanu Bandyopadhyay – (Wednesday, April 18, 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. in the […]
Sonora, CA…From the Tuolumne Sheriff’s Dept…”An ongoing investigation regarding a string of burglaries that occurred last year in Strawberry and Twain Harte, finally comes to an end. In September 2017, the High Risk Supervision Team attempted to locate 26-year-old Michael Valentine of Sonora to serve a probation search. Valentine was not located at that time […]
Arnold, CA….The National Weather has issued an update on the Weather Changes for Interior Northern California this Week…A couple of Pacific weather systems will bring rain, mountain snow, breezy winds and colder temperatures to interior northern California this week. The first Pacific weather system will weaken at it moves inland today. This system will bring […]
Sonora, CA…From the Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Office…A Sonora couple received quite a scare early Saturday morning as they were awakened by a man trying to get into their home. Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the home on Feather River Drive in Sonora just before 4 AM for a report of a prowler banging on a door […]
Sonora, CA…This afternoon our office became aware of a email sent to all school districts in Tuolumne County. Through the investigation we have learned multiple schools throughout the state have received the email from a hacking group somewhere in the UK, referencing threats to schools. This email has gone viral and is believed to be […]
Sonora, CA…May is National Tourism Month and the Tuolumne County Visitors Bureau (TCVB) is celebrating with a Road Show. In years prior the TCVB hosted a Tourism Summit that took place on a single day, in a single location, limiting the number of attendees and participation. With a little bit of thought and restructure the […]
Arnold, CA…From the National Weather Service for the West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada. Today Sunny, warmer. Highs 54 to 69 higher elevations…66 to 74 lower elevations. Prevailing east winds up to 10 mph shifting to the south in the afternoon. Tonight Mostly clear in the evening then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows 36 to 51 higher […]
Sonora, CA…From the Tuolumne Sheriff’s Dept….We are absolutely honored to work with such a fantastic group. These ladies and gentlemen have all been promoted due to their commitment, dedication, and leadership within our agency and the community. They will continue to strive for the success and the goals that we have come to expect within […]
Angels Camp & Sonora, CA…April Red Hot Buys at Calaveras & Sonora Lumber. Click on an image below for full sized image… Forty years ago, Wilbur and Louise Fullaway started a small family owned business, Calaveras Lumber Company. From its humble beginnings with four employees and one delivery truck on ½ acre property, Calaveras […]
Sonora, CA…K9 Fundraiser Dinner and Live Auction at Black Oak Casino. Come join us for good food, great company and a raucous good time at our Live Auction! For details or tickets, call 209-533-5855 or your favorite K9 Deputy and dog! Event occurs on 04/07/2018 from 05:00 PM to .
