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!
Sonora, CA…Yesterday evening at about 7:15 p.m. SPD officers responded to a vehicle v. bicycle collision near the 600 block of Stockton Road. It was determined that a westbound 2005 Hyundai Elantra and a westbound bicycle collided resulting in non-life-threatening injuries to the bicyclist, who was treated at a local hospital. The cause of the […]
Sonora, CA…On January 18, 2018, at approximately 1123 hours, CHP Officer Gowin was on duty in a marked CHP patrol vehicle traveling southbound on Stockton Road, approaching State Route 49. A 1995 Honda CBR 600 motorcycle, driven by Christopher Rommel, was traveling directly in front of the State Vehicle and was exceeding the posted speed […]
San Andreas, CA…January 19, 2018 – Recent rains and cooler temperatures across the region have lowered the threat of wildfires allowing CAL FIRE’s Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit to transition out of peak fire season effective Monday, January 22, 2018 at 8:00 a.m. in Tuolumne, Calaveras and the eastern portions of San Joaquin and Stanislaus Counties. “This has […]
Oakdale, CA…On January 18, 2018 at approximately 8:30 am, a 20 year old male Turlock resident was driving a 2001 Infinity sedan westbound on State Route 108, west of Kennedy Road, approaching a right bend in the roadway, in heavy fog, at an unknown speed. At this time, 30 year old Patterson resident, Christian Prado, […]
Arnold, CA…Heavy Snow Possible Over The Mountains through Friday. A cold Pacific storm system is forecast to move through interior NorCal later today through Friday. Snow levels will lower rapidly with this storm, dropping to 3000 to 4000 feet tonight and 2500 to 3500 feet on Friday. In addition, gusty winds during the storm may […]
Arnold, CA…Heavy Snow Possible Over The Mountains Thursday through Friday. A cold Pacific storm system is forecast to move through the interior of Northern California on Thursday and Thursday night, with snow showers continuing through the day on Friday. Snow levels will lower rapidly with this storm, dropping to around 4000 feet Thursday night, and […]
Jamestown, CA…Last Wednesday, the Manteca Police Department asked for our assistance locating a stolen 2000 Chevrolet Suburban. They had information the vehicle was possibly headed to Chicken Ranch Casino in Jamestown. We found the SUV at the casino! Thanks to the security team at Chicken Ranch Casino, we also found the two occupants. 31-year-old Anthony […]
Sonora, CA…From the Tuolumne Sheriff’s Dept….”Monday morning, Deputy Poel conducted a traffic enforcement stop on a 2002 gray Ford Ranger for expired registration. He deployed his partner, K9 Beau, who alerted to the presence of narcotics in the truck. Methamphetamine, packaging, prescription pills, and a hypodermic needle were found during a search of the truck. […]
Sonora, CA…The Sheriff’s Office received interesting call Saturday morning. 34-year-old William Castner was reportedly yelling while waving a machete around as he walked near the corner of Main St and Red Hills Rd in Chinese Camp. Castner then took a man’s motorcycle helmet and smashed it on the ground until it broke. While looking for […]
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 […]
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 […]
Columbia, CA…Columbia College has named 182 students to the fall 2017 semester President’s List. We are pleased to officially recognize their exceptional scholastic achievement. This acknowledgment is reserved for students completing twelve or more units of semester coursework at Columbia College and earning a cumulative grade point average between 3.5 and 4.0, with no grade […]
Bentonville, Ark….Today, Walmart announced plans to increase the starting wage rate for all hourly associates in the U.S. to $11, expand maternity and parental leave benefits and provide a one-time cash bonus for eligible associates of up to $1,000. The company is also creating a new benefit to assist associates with adoption expenses. The combined […]
Jamestown, CA…Early this morning, our deputies responded to Chip’s Chevron in Jamestown for a report of a white Toyota truck abandoned in the carwash. When deputies arrived, they found evidence of a plan that went awry. An attempt to rip the carwash cash machine out of the ground by using a large chain attached to […]
Sonora, CA….The Sonora Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance regarding thefts of street signs in the area of Hope Ln. in the City of Sonora. The total value of the stolen signs has made it grand theft, a felony in the State of California. Any tips or investigative leads would be greatly appreciated. […]
San Francisco, CA…PG&E will be starting a new Time-of-Use rate plan in April. Customers will start receiving letters next week. This will start as a pilot program with 150,000 customers throughout our service area. In Calaveras County, 3,500 customers will be included in the pilot, mostly in Arnold. In Tuolumne County, 4,000 customers will be […]
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!
Tuolumne, CA…On Sunday evening, 53-year-old Craig Williams of Tuolumne threatened the life of one of his neighbors. He did not stop there…Not only did he make the mentioned threat, but he also tried lighting the victim’s car on fire with a propane torch and then threw the lit propane torch at the victim. Williams was […]
Jamestown, CA…Rodney served as a US Army Ranger in Panama and during the Bosnian conflict. He is a disabled vet living in Jamestown and just returned after Christmas to find his home had been struck by Burglars. Our deputies responded and started an investigation but, until the crooks are caught, one deputy wanted to do […]
Sonora, CA…SPD is attempting to identify the man shown below. The suspect stole a purse and a cell phone from an employees vehicle at Walmart. The suspect then made purchases at local businesses with the debit/credit cards that were taken. Suspects physical description is between 6′-6’3″, tattoos on both forearms and possibly on his neck. […]
Sacramento, Ca…A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for our area…Yeah! Snow expected. Plan on slippery road conditions. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 7 inches at Sierra pass levels, with localized amounts up to 1 to 2 feet over higher peaks are expected. Details are below… Winter Weather Advisory URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE […]
Columbia, CA…Enjoy an hour-long walking tour of town led by a park staff member or docent. See the actual gold discovery site, learn about the buildings and early merchants of Columbia. Sponsored by The Friends Of Columbia SHP. Visit their website for more information. Town Tours are every Saturday & Sunday starting at 11 am. […]
Angels Camp & Sonora, CA…Calaveras & Sonora Lumber Red Hot Buys for January
Arnold, CA…Caltrans has chain controls in effect on Hwys 4, 108 & 88. Details are below… SR 4 [IN THE CENTRAL CALIFORNIA AREA] IS CLOSED FROM 0.5 MI EAST OF THE JCT OF SR 207 /MT REBA TURNOFF/ TO 7.2 MI WEST OF THE JCT OF SR 89 /EBBETTS PASS/ (ALPINE CO) – FOR THE […]
Arnold, Twain Harte & Groveland, CA…What To Do If You Get the Flu? I’m guessing that the flu isn’t on your top-10 wish list, right? But just in case you get sick this flu season, here’s a list of 10 things you can do to help ease your symptoms—and to stop the flu in its […]
Jamestown, CA…The Wild Rose Presents “A Winter’s Day” By Ken Mayer Photography
Jamestown, CA…An early morning vehicle registration check lands four Modesto residents into the custody of the Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Office. Just after 3:00AM today, Deputy V. Lee checked the registration status of a blue Mitsubishi sedan parked at the Whistle Stop gas station in Jamestown. The car just so happened to be reported stolen according […]
Jamestown, CA…On Wednesday, January 3, 2018, just before 2 pm, a 23 year old Turlock resident, Eddie Fernando Gonzales Jr, was driving a Jeep Grand Cherokee westbound on State Route 108/120, east of Lancaster Road at approximately 55 mph, negotiating a right hand curve in the road. At this time, 54 year old Los Altos […]
Sonora, CA…To reach aggressive visitor attendance goals in 2018, the Tuolumne County Visitors Bureau, the area’s destination marketing organization, has taken some bold steps, including international outreach in public relations and tourism, addition of staff, credentialed assessment of County for tourism growth, and new marketing programs. One major effort is to expand visitation year-round to […]
