Sonora, CA…Hunting season begins in Tuolumne and Mariposa counties on Sept. 16 and in Calaveras County on Sept. 23, and Forest officials urge hunters to plan for fire safety. “Stanislaus National Forest is experiencing frequent lightning storms, which increase the potential of fire activity,” said Scott Tangenberg, acting Forest Supervisor. “We want hunters to not […]
The Stanislaus National Forest is hosting its first Sign Language Extravaganza Sept. 16 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Pinecrest Lake on the Summit Ranger District. Family fun and activities are planned for all participants, whether you are deaf, hearing impaired, or a hearing individual. Visitors will enjoy a Forest Service presentation in spoken […]
Yosemite, CA…There are multiple fires burning in Yosemite National Park’s wilderness. Showers and thunderstorms are possible each afternoon and evening through Tuesday, with a slight increase in temperature and lower relative humidities. Gusty and erratic winds are possible with any thunderstorm that develops. Smoke will be moderate throughout the Yosemite area, except for Wawona, today […]
Pinecrest, CA…The Summit Complex consists of three fires burning on the Summit Ranger District. The McCormick Fire (4,332 acres) is located north of Fence Creek Road and Clark Fork Road. The Douglas Fire (311 acres) is located south of Douglas Picnic Area and Eureka Valley Campground on Hwy 108. The Willow Fire (10 acres) is […]
La Grange, CA…On Saturday around 11:30 PM, the Sheriff’s Office received a report of a possible boating accident just North of the Fleming Meadows boat ramp on Lake Don Pedro in La Grange. The reporting person had seen two flares discharged over the water from Fleming Campground. Sheriff’s Deputies along with the Boat Patrol Unit […]
Pinecrest, CA…A Forest Service contractor began reconstructing the Pinecrest Day Use Area parking area and roadways today. Contractor KW Emerson of San Andreas, California, will reconstruct Lot 2, the parking area adjacent to the Pinecrest Lake Resort snack shack in this first phase of the project. “This is a multi-season project,” said Tim Hughes, Stanislaus […]
Yosemite, CA…There are multiple fires burning in Yosemite National Park’s wilderness. Very little change in temperatures and humidities through the weekend. Slight chance for afternoon/early evening showers and thunderstorms for the next several days. A slight warming trend will begin Sunday. Finding insurance is a huge problem for homeowners in the Sierra Nevada foothills. Delos […]
Tuttletown, CA…New Melones is holding it’s annual Cast Event on September 9th. This event is a great opportunity for kids up to high school level that are disadvantaged or otherwise unable to go fishing. New Melones with have free fishing poles and tackle for the kids. Boat rides, games and lunch will also be provided. […]
Sacramento, CA…Once again we find ourselves coming together to pay respects and honor a fallen brother. Sadly, today we join many other agencies for the funeral of Sacramento Sheriff’s Deputy Robert French who was tragically killed in the line of duty. We send our deepest heartfelt condolences to Deputy French’s family, friends and the Sacramento […]
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Sonora, CA…The latest Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Deputies Activity Logs are enclosed… Sheriff’s Daily Report 09-06-2017 Sheriff’s Daily Report 09-05-2017 Sheriff’s Daily Report 09-04-2017 Sheriff’s Daily Reports 09-03-2017 Sheriff’s Daily Report 09-02-2017 Sheriff’s Daily Report 09-01-2017 Sheriff’s Daily Report 08-31-2017 Sheriff’s Daily Report 08-30-2017 Sheriff’s Daily Report 08-29-2017 Sheriff’s Daily Report 08-28-2017 Sheriff’s Daily Report 08-27-2017 […]
Jamestown, CA…Caltrans will have one-way traffic control on State Route 120 (SR-120) in Stanislaus and Tuolumne counties this week to allow for paving. Work will occur as follows: On SR-120 at Knights Ferry, the eastbound lane will be closed on Thursday, September 7, 2017, from 8:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Motorists should expect delays of […]
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 […]
TUOLUMNE COUNTY — Caltrans has completed a $287,000 project that constructed vehicle turnouts on New Priest Grade/State Route 120 (SR-120), helping residents, tourists and businesses enjoy their journey while traveling on this gateway toward Yosemite National Park. The turnouts are on New Priest Grade’s 5-mile climb east of the SR-49/SR-120 junction. SR-120 is a gateway […]
Sonora, CA….On Monday afternoon, Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to Kohl’s in the Junction Shopping Center in Sonora for a sighting of a wanted theft suspect. A social media post shared from a business in Oakdale of a woman stealing a wallet and cell phone, went viral after the theft occurred around 11 AM on […]
CHP’s Labor Day weekend Maximum Enforcement Period was from 6:01 pm Friday, September 1st to 11:59 pm Monday, September 4th. During this time CHP investigated 21 fatal traffic collisions statewide which claimed the lives of 21 people. The 21 lives lost were 15 vehicle occupants of which 7 were without seatbelts, 5 motorcyclists of which […]
Eagle Meadows, CA…On September 3, 2017 at approximately 2:30 pm, 66 year old Carmel Valley resident, Christine Factor was driving a 2011 Lexus GX460, westbound on State Route 108 west of Forest Route 6N24, Eagle Meadows, at approximately 50-55 MPH. For unknown reasons, Christine Factor allowed her vehicle to veer to the right and travel […]
Jamestown, CA…On September 1, 2017, at approximately 7:53 pm, Officer Huddleston observed a white 2012 Ford Budget Rental Van westbound on SR-108 west of Sierra Rock Road, tailgating another vehicle and driving partially on the right shoulder. Officer Huddleston attempted to make an enforcement stop on the van. The van moved into the left turn […]
Sonora, CA…On 9/2/17, at about 0202 hours, Officer Hankins was standing outside of his patrol car on Washington Street, Near the Sonora Inn. A black car drove by him going N/B on Washington St. There was a “Loud pop,” as the car passed by him. A guy standing about 100′ south of him started yelling. […]
Tuolumne, CA…A traffic stop for a brake light out leads to a drug sales arrest. On Saturday just after 1:00AM, Deputy Speer stopped a silver Hyundai sedan in Tuolumne City for having a brake light out. The driver, 46-year-old Dale Biehle of Sonora is on searchable probation and was driving the car with a suspended […]
Yosemite, CA…There are multiple fires burning in Yosemite National Park’s wilderness Smoke will be present due to a high pressure system which brings higher temperatures and lower relative humidities. Hot and dry weather will persist through the weekend and into early next week. Finding insurance is a huge problem for homeowners in the Sierra Nevada […]
Sonora, CA…This week the Tuolumne Narcotics Team, with the assistance of Detectives and Tuolumne County Probation Officers, conducted a large scale operation that netted 14 suspects that were booked into the Tuolumne County Jail for various charges. The investigation focused on narcotics being smuggled into the Tuolumne County Jail via multiple methods ranging from personal […]
Arnold & Groveland, CA…We are locally owned pharmacies and you’ll always work with somebody at our pharmacies who greets you by name. We specialize in serving our community with fast, friendly, professional service and the highest-quality medicines and health products. Our pharmacists take the time to explain your medication, and answer questions you may have. […]
Pinecrest, CA…The Summit Complex consists of 3 fires burning on the Summit Ranger District. The Douglas Fire (181 acres) is located South of the Douglas Picnic Area and Eureka Valley Campground on Hwy 108. The McCormick Fire (965 acres) is located North of forest road 6N06 and Fence Creek Campground. The Willow Fire (6 acres) […]
Oakhurst, CA…There will be a community meeting Thursday, August 31 at the Community Center in Oakhurst at 7 pm. The fire was active yesterday and grew primarily toward the north and east. Firefighters continue to build direct and indirect line to protect the community of Fish Camp, Sugar Pine, and the Yosemite Mountain Ranch. Dry […]
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Yosemite, CA…This vegetation fire is burning on the Sierra National Forest. The fire is located near the communities of Sugar Pine and Fish Camp. The cause is under investigation. Fire crews, engines, dozers and aircraft are at scene. The fire is burning in steep terrain with heavy fuel loading. Fire Crews made good progress last […]
Sonora, CA…Connie Williams, Stage 3 Theatre Company’s board chair, has announced that the 24-year-old theatre company has exhausted all avenues in locating alternative theatre facilities to complete its 2017 season and must “go dark.” According to Williams, it is not likely that Stage 3 will produce shows until at least mid 2018 to early 2019. […]
Tuolumne, CA…On Saturday evening, Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a home in the 18000 block of Evergreen Drive in Tuolumne. A caller reported 31-year-old Lawrence Thompson Jr. was at the residence loading his belongings into a vehicle. Thompson was wanted on several warrants for his arrest. Thompson spotted the deputies and fled from the home. Deputies […]
Sonora, CA…As part of its ongoing efforts to improve pedestrian safety in Tuolumne County, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) and Sonora Police Department (SPD), will be conducting a pedestrian safety enforcement operation that will focus on motorists and pedestrians who fail to yield the right-of-way or who take unsafe and illegal actions. On August 29, […]
