Make Sure You Stop by Doc's BBQ in Sonora Across From the Fairgrounds
Posted by: John_Hamilton on 07/13/2012 01:00 PM
Sonora, CA...We had the pleasure of talking with young entrepreneur Rachael Shevlin who is the new owner of Doc's Smoked BBQ and Burgers on Stockton Road in Sonora. She is just 22 and purchased the popular restaurant recently when she was still only 21 years old. While young chronologically she already has 8 years of restaurant industry experience. She also attended the Columbia College Culinary program and is putting experience and local education to great use. She worked and learned all of the Smokey and BBQ'ey secrets of Doc's for a year and a half before she took the plunge into ownership. She plans on keeping the menu that has attracted legions of loyal followers the same. She has added a salad as a small offering to segment of the population that is more leafy greens inclined. Other than that it is just polishing and refining a proven concept....
Alicia Ripley, Rachael Shevlin & Lizzy Hummel are Ready to Serve You at Doc's at 636 West Stockton Street in Sonora or Give Them a Call and Order Ahead 209.536.1362
Solano County Named Best in Show in the 2012 Counties Exhibits Competition! Calaveras, Tuolune and Amador Counties Take Gold
Posted by: John_Hamilton on 07/13/2012 01:03 PM
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (July 13) – Awards were presented to29 California Counties exhibiting in 2012 California State Fair. Solano County took Best of Show, but other counties followed closely. The Counties Exhibit has been a longstanding fan favorite and continues to draw crowds of fairgoers every year who support their favorite county. Fairgoers have an opportunity to vote in the People’s Choice Award, which will be announced on closing day, July 29...
Above is the Calaveras County State Fair Booth Designed by the Calaveras County Visitors Bureas
Sonora, CA...11 July 2012, at approx. 8:14 am, an Officer from the Sonora Police Department responded to a report of a man down behind PetSmart. Upon the Officers arrival he immediately recognized the subject as Matthew Hardie, 34 of Sonora. Hardie had several cans of compressed air lying around him....
Arson Arrest Made in Connection with Calaveras County Fires
Posted by: John_Hamilton on 07/13/2012 02:11 PM
San Andreas, CA....CAL Fire Enforcement Officers from the Tuolumne/Calaveras Unit in cooperation with the Calaveras County District Attorney’s office have arrested a fourth suspect in connection with allegedly starting several fires in the Angels Camp area of Calaveras County. On Thursday, July 12, 2012, CAL FIRE Law Enforcement Officers arrested CodyJon Emanuel Anderson and charged him with two counts of arson, two counts of arson caused by the use of a device, manufacturing an incendiary device and contributing to the delinquency of a minor. Anderson was booked into the Tuolumne County jail. Anderson resides in Angels Camp, CA and was arrested without incident in Columbia, CA....
Yosemite National Park Requests Visitor Help to Protect Newborn Animals
Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 07/12/2012 05:20 PM
Yosemite National Park, CA...Yosemite National Park is requesting help from visitors to protect newborn animals in the park. During the summer months, many baby birds, fawns, and other young wildlife can be found on the ground. They may appear to be in distress, but are not sick, injured, or abandoned. If moved from their location, the parents cannot care for their offspring and many of the young animals do not survive. If spotted on the ground, these animals should not be moved or handled...
Sonora, CA...“The Hottest Little Fair in California is a Gold Country Keepsake” The Fair began in 1889 as the Tuolumne County Fair & Horse Show, then reinvented itself in 1938 as the Mother Lode Fair...
Sonora Regional Medical Center Offers Free Sports Physicals
Posted by: John_Hamilton on 07/11/2012 10:13 AM
Sonora, CA....Sonora Regional Medical Center will offer free sports physicals for student athletes, cheerleaders and youth campers at three different dates, times and locations this summer....
San Andreas, CA...CAL-FIRE's TCU Command Center has released the report on a small grass fire yesterday in Tuolumne County. One of those dastardly mowers was the culprit. Careful out there when working in the summer. The report is enclosed...
Fire Update....Forward Progress Slowed on La Grange Fires...Over 900 Acres Charred...50% Contained
Posted by: John_Hamilton on 07/10/2012 04:13 PM
La Grange, CA...They are releasing some of the air resources so that is a great sign they have the end in sight for the fires near Lake Don Pedro. They are officially calling the fire now 50% contained. The 7 fire is now being estimated at 800 acres and the earlier La Grange is now reported at 103 acres. The 3 air tankers have been released and now it is just helicopter 404 working hot spots. The list of ground resources on these fires will be long at this time...
Blasting Resumes on Hwy 108 Bypass Construction Project
Posted by: John_Hamilton on 07/10/2012 05:16 PM
Sonora, CA...On Wednesday, July 11, 2012, Caltrans crews will be blasting near the construction site for the State Route 108 East Sonora Bypass Phase II Project. Blasting is scheduled to start at 4:00 p.m. and Caltrans anticipates being done around 5:00 p.m. Roads will not be closed for blasting and traffic should not be impacted....
