Chain Controls on Hwys 88, 4 & 108 For Thanksgiving Morning
Posted by: thepinetree on 11/22/2018 12:40 AM
Arnold, CA...As you make you way on our local roads be careful as these are the first real storms of the season and the roadways will be slick. Chain controls are also in effect from Cottage Springs on up on Hwy 4, above Strawberry on Hwy 108 &
Arnold, Murphys & Sonora, CA...The SNAC Family Thanks You for Shopping Locally!
Caltrans to Close Mountain Passes in Advance of Inclement Weather & Chain Control Info
Posted by: thepinetree on 11/20/2018 11:15 AM
Arnold, CA...We posted a pass closing piece yesterday but this one has additional information on what R1, R2 & R3 Chain Control levels mean. Caltrans is scheduled to close Ebbetts Pass (State Route 4) and Sonora Pass (State Route 108) due to incoming inclement weather in the Sierra Nevada. These closures are currently expected to be temporary and not the long-term, seasonal closures that Caltrans performs on an annual basis.
Winter Storm Watch Wednesday Afternoon Through Thanksgiving....12 -18 Inches of Snow Over Ebbetts & Sonora Passes
Posted by: thepinetree on 11/20/2018 12:06 PM
Arnold, CA...The first of a series of storms will bring moderate to heavy snow to the mountains of Western Plumas County and the Northern Sierra Nevada above 6000 feet Wednesday afternoon into late Wednesday night. This will likely disrupt Thanksgiving holiday travel across Sierra passes. After a brief lull, the next storm is expected late Thursday into Friday, with snow levels expected to rise to around 7000 feet by Friday afternoon.
The National Thanksgiving Turkey Pardoning Ceremony
Posted by: thepinetree on 11/20/2018 08:22 PM
Washington, DC...Thank you very much. Please, be seated. Good afternoon, everyone. A very special day at the White House. We are thrilled to be joined today by our great First Lady, Melania. (Applause.) On behalf of the entire Trump family, I want to wish all Americans a very, very happy Thanksgiving. (Applause.) At this time of the year, we reflect on all of the many blessings in our lives.
Tioga and Glacier Point Roads in Yosemite National Park will Close Beginning at 6:00 pm Tuesday, November 20, 2018 Due to Incoming Winter Weather
Posted by: thepinetree on 11/19/2018 12:51 PM
Yosemite, CA...The Tioga and Glacier Point Roads in Yosemite National Park will close to all vehicular traffic beginning at 6:00 pm on Tuesday, November 20, 2018 due to incoming winter weather. The road will reopen as weather and road conditions permit. This is not necessarily a seasonal closure. A series of winter storms are expected to pass through the Yosemite Area, beginning on Tuesday evening through the Thanksgiving holiday weekend.
Experience the Magic of Christmas at Calaveras & Sonora Lumber
Posted by: thepinetree on 11/17/2018 11:12 AM
Angels Camp & Sonora, CA...Experience the Magic of Christmas at Calaveras & Sonora Lumber
82 Year Old Groveland Man Lost His Life Today in Hwy 120 Collision
Posted by: thepinetree on 11/16/2018 04:29 PM
Groveland, CA...On Friday, November 16, 2018, at approximately 10:42 am, 43 year old San Francisco resident, Ioan Tudosa, was driving a 2018 Nissan Versa, westbound on State Route 120 approaching Smith Station Road at approximately 50 miles per hour, on his way back to San Francisco. At this time, an 82 year old Groveland resident was driving a 1990 Acura Integra, eastbound on State Route 120 east of Smith Station Road at an undetermined speed. Tudosa was distracted as he approached a right curve in the roadway for the intersection with Smith Station Road and diverted his attention from the roadway. During his inattention, he allowed the Nissan to travel over the solid yellow centerline, and completely into the eastbound lane, directly into the Acura's path of travel. Tudosa then noticed he was no longer in the westbound lane and steered abruptly to the right.
34 Year Old Sonora Woman Loses Her Life in Logging Truck vs Vehicle Collision
Posted by: thepinetree on 11/14/2018 12:30 PM
Sonora, CA...On Wednesday, November 14, 2018 at approximately 7:05 am, 25 year old Wallace resident, Tyler Hughes, was driving a loaded logging truck, eastbound on State Route 108 approaching Stockton Street. A 34 year old Sonora resident was driving a 1996 Honda Civic, eastbound on State Route 108, ahead of Hughes. For unknown reasons, the driver of the Civic drove onto the right shoulder and immediately initiated a U-turn directly into Hughes path. Subsequently, the front of the logging truck struck the left side of the Civic.
