High Speed Unlawful Passing Takes Four Lives in Violent Bonds Flat Road Head on Collision
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/03/2024 02:53 PM
La Grange, CA...On May 31, 2024, at approximately 5:09pm 56-year-old Michael Keith of Stockton was driving his 2020 Chevrolet 1500 pickup northbound on Bonds Flat Road, unlawfully passing another vehicle over the double yellow centerline in excess of 100 miles per hour while approaching the T intersection with La Grange Road. Also in the vehicle were his passengers 66-year-old Donna Yarnal of Modesto and 65-year-old Cindi Schuchterman of Salida. At that same time, 33-year-old Janelle Hall of La Grange was driving her 2005 Toyota Highlander southbound on Bonds Flat Road from La Grange Road at approximately 45 miles per hour.
73 Year Old Texas Woman Loses Life in Hwy 120 Head-On Collision
Posted by: thepinetree on 05/30/2024 11:24 AM
Groveland, CA...On May 29th, 2024, just before 1:00pm, 73-year-old James Brent of Humble, Texas was driving a 2024 Kia Forte westbound on State Route 120, west of Smith Station Road along with his 73-year-old female passenger also from Humble Texas. At that same time, 25-year-old Andrew Burney of Truckee, Ca was driving a 2013 Kia Soul eastbound on State Route 120, west of Smith Station Road. For an unknown reason, Mr. Brent allowed his vehicle to travel over the double yellow line, directly in the path of Mr. Burney’s vehicle. As a result, the front of both vehicle’s crashed into each other head-on.
SNAC Arnold's Memorial Day Weekend Kayak, Canoe & SUP Sale!
Posted by: thepinetree on 05/26/2024 08:42 AM
Arnold, CA...Come Check out SNAC Arnold's New & USED Kayaks, Canoes & SUPs! We wanted to kick off the summer with a big sale, so you and your family can hit the water this summer. Get a sweet deal on this gently USED Ocean Kayak Malibu II in great condition at just $749! The retail value of this Double sit-on-top Kayak package is $1149. Weighing in at only 58 lbs., this kayak comes with new seats and used paddles.
SNAC Arnold's Memorial Day Weekend Kayak, Canoe & SUP Sale!
Posted by: thepinetree on 05/23/2024 09:32 PM
Arnold, CA...Come Check out SNAC Arnold's New & USED Kayaks, Canoes & SUPs! We wanted to kick off the summer with a big sale, so you and your family can hit the water this summer. Get a sweet deal on this gently USED Ocean Kayak Malibu II in great condition at just $749! The retail value of this Double sit-on-top Kayak package is $1149. Weighing in at only 58 lbs., this kayak comes with new seats and used paddles.
You Are Free to Roam the High Country as Sonora Joins Ebbetts Pass in Reopening
Posted by: thepinetree on 05/17/2024 09:13 AM
Kennedy Meadows, CA...The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) formally reopened Sonora Pass on State Route 108 at 3:00 p.m. yesterday after five weeks of snow removal operations. Our District 10 Long Barn and District 9 Sonora Junction Maintenance crews made great progress clearing Sonora Pass this season exceeding our annual goal of reopening State Route 108 prior to Memorial Day.
Yosemite, CA...Now through early summer is the best time to view the total of 2,425 feet of drops that make up the glorious Yosemite Falls, one of the world’s tallest waterfalls, drops a total of 2,425 feet. Click below for the latest in the webcam that shows the upper portion.
Sonora, CA...The Columbia College Fire Academy is pleased to announce that 24 students have earned graduation and Certificates of Completion from the Fire Technology Program. Students who completed Firefighter 1 and 2 were awarded their certificates on May 2, 2024 at Columbia College in Oak Pavilion.
Sonora, CA...Among the graduating class of Fall 2023, 25 Associate of Arts Degrees have been conferred, 6 Associate of Arts Transfer Degrees, 32 Associate of Science Degrees, and 10 Associate of Science Degrees. Seventeen (17) students will graduate with distinction (cumulative grade point averages of 3.75 or better**) and 9 with honors (between 3.5 and 3.74 grade point averages*).
The Mother Lode’s Greater Sierra Forestry Corps Graduates its Second Cohort at Columbia College
Posted by: thepinetree on 05/04/2024 08:22 PM
Columbia, CA...The Greater Sierra Forestry Corps, a WIOA Title-1 financially assisted program, is excited to announce the graduation of its second cohort, which took place on May 1st in the Dogwood Forum at Columbia College.