Fire Destroys Home on Pine Drive in Sonora
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.
Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Dept. Activity Logs Through April 20 – 26th
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 […]
Glacier Point Road in Yosemite National Park Opens Today
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 […]
Report Shows Tourism to Yosemite National Park Adds $589,343,700 in Economic Benefits
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. […]
Celebrate Spring Aboard Railtown 1897’s Popular & Fun Wildflower Train
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 […]
Traffic Update….Overturned Logging Truck vs Power Pole with Lines Down Near Hwy 49 & Sims
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 […]
67 Year Old Groveland Man Loses His Life in Head on Collision on Hwy 108, Winton Man Arrested For Felony DUI
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 […]
Caltrans Crews Near Sonora Pass Summit
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 College Fire Academy Graduation Tonight at 6pm
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 […]
Felon Receives Additional Charges After Search Warrant.
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, […]
Opportunities Abound for Anglers Despite Flooding of Moccasin Creek Hatchery
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 […]
CAL FIRE Crew Readiness Drills for Baseline and Vallecito Camps in Moccasin May 2nd & 3rd
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 […]
The Second Annual Senior Family Forum is May 3rd
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 […]
66 Year Old Twain Harte Man Arrested for Robbery, Vehicle Theft, Resisting Arrest & More
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 Man Arrested on Various Charges
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 […]
68 Year Old Arrested on Theft, Drug Charges & More
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. […]
Traffic Update….Motorcycle Down Near Sr108 / Draper Mine Rd
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 […]
Sonora Pass Opens to Kennedy Meadows Today at Noon!
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 […]
Inmate Firefighter Dies at Sierra Conservation Center
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 […]
Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Dept. Activity Logs Through April 19th
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, […]
Ceres Man Arrested For Theft of Challenger Hellcat & Drug Charges
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 […]
Downed Tree Blocks Parrotts Ferry & Community Helps Open Roadway Back Up
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 […]
Shop Local During “Switchover” Time at SNAC
Arnold, CA…Shop Local During “Switchover” Time at SNAC
Subaru vs Home on Parrotts Ferry Leads to Arrest of Murphys Man
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 […]
Great Work By Local Law Enforcement Agencies and a Homeowner Lead to Arrests
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 […]
Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Dept. Activity Logs Through April 16th
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 […]
Yosemite Medical Clinic Legislation Passes House Floor
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 Burglary Suspects Captured in Tuolumne County
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 College Presents 49th Commencement on April 27
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 […]
Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Dept. Activity Logs Through April 11th
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