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Jeffery & Sheila Heffington From Chowchilla Passed Away in Head on Collision on Hwy 4 |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 02/18/2020 03:16 PM
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Angels Camp, CA...On 02/15/2020, at approximately 1030 hours, Mr. Zhang was driving his Lexus eastbound on SR-4, east of Pool Station Road, traveling at an unknown speed. Mr. Heffington was driving his Toyota westbound on SR-4, east of Pool Station Road at an unknown speed. As the two vehicles approached the same curve in the roadway, Mr. Zhang allowed his Lexus to travel over the double yellow lines and into the opposing traffic lane, directly into the path of the Toyota. The front of the Lexus collided with the front of the Toyota in the westbound traffic lane. The Lexus continued onto the north shoulder and collided with a traffic sign and overturned.
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Sgt. 1st Class Javier Gutierrez & Sgt. 1st Class Antonio Rodriguez Gave Their Lives in Afghanistan |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 02/10/2020 02:45 PM
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Washington, DC...The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who were supporting Operation Freedom's Sentinel. Both soldiers died February 8, 2020 in Nangarhar Province, Afghanistan, as a result of wounds sustained while engaged in combat operations. The incident is under investigation.
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Former Bear Valley Resident & Actor Robert Conrad Passes Away at 84 |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 02/09/2020 09:58 AM
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Malibu,, CA...Actor Robert Conrad who was a fixture in the Bear Valley Community & in our area for many years passed away yesterday from heart failure at 84. In addition to his hit TV Series, Wild Wild West, Black Sheep Squadron & others, He also tried to build TV Series, High Mountain Rangers & High Sierra Rangers based partly on his time in our area including time spent volunteering with Bear Valley Search & Rescue..
  
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Sonora Residents Pilot Robert Clough, 73 & Passenger Robert Parriott, 71 Perished in Yesterday's Airplane Crash |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 02/06/2020 12:36 PM
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Columbia, CA...From the Tuolumne Sheriff's Office..."The victims have been identified as 73-year-old Robert Clough and 71-year-old Robert Parriott, both of Sonora. Robert Clough was determined to be the pilot and Robert Parriott the solo passenger inside the aircraft. The preliminary cause of death is major trauma; however, the final cause is pending autopsy. The cause of the crash along with the circumstances are being investigated by the NTSB. We are saddened by this tragic loss and want to extend our condolences to their family and friends.
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Actor Kirk Douglas 1916 - 2020 Passes Away at 103 |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 02/05/2020 03:49 PM
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Hollywood, CA..."Kirk Douglas (born Issur Danielovitch; December 9, 1916 – February 5, 2020) was an American actor, producer, director and author. A centenarian, he was one of the last surviving stars of the film industry's Golden Age.[2] After an impoverished childhood with immigrant parents and six sisters, he made his film debut in The Strange Love of Martha Ivers (1946) with Barbara Stanwyck. Douglas soon developed into a leading box-office star throughout the 1950s, known for serious dramas, including westerns and war movies. During his career, he appeared in more than 90 movies. Douglas is known for his explosive acting style, which he displayed as a criminal defense attorney in Town Without Pity (1961)." From Wikipadia....Click Below for Full Bio
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Pierce Orion Emerson Gone All Too Soon |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 02/04/2020 12:57 PM
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Murphys, CA...Pierce Orion Emerson, son of Kenneth Emerson and Kristen Mergl of Murphys, California, passed away on January 30, 2020, at the tender age of 2 years old after battling a rare genetic disorder. He died at home with his family by his side. Pierce will be remembered for his bubbly personality and big heart, and most of all, for bringing everyone around him closer together. In such a short life, Pierce taught us true love and true loss and the strength of family.
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John Vincent Tiscornia 1938 - 2020 |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 02/04/2020 01:23 PM
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San Andreas, CA...John was born December 1, 1938, in Stockton, California, the son of Vincent and Kathryn Segale Tiscornia and passed on his ranch near San Andreas January 30, 2020, at the age of 81. John was a sixth generation resident of Calaveras County descended from San Andreas, Murphys, Jesus Maria, and Mountain Ranch pioneer families. The Tiscornia family has been in business in the county continually for over 150 years with John being a cattle rancher and General Partner of Tiscornia Ranches L.P. until his death.
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June C. Souza 1931 - 2020 |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 02/03/2020 09:49 PM
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Arnold, CA...June C. Souza 1931 - 2020. June Souza passed away peacefully on Jan. 24, 2020 in Sonora, with family by her side. Born in Oakland CA, June lived in Walnut Creek until retiring to Arnold in 1982. She was a baker for 14 years for the Mount Diablo school district. She enjoyed gardening, bird watching, enjoying wildlife, and raising dachshunds.
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Los Angeles Lakers Legend Kobe Bryant Dies at 41 in Helicopter Crash |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 01/26/2020 02:18 PM
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Los Angeles, CA...(AP) — Kobe Bryant, the 18-time NBA All-Star who won five championships and became one of the greatest basketball players of his generation during a 20-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers, died in a helicopter crash Sunday. He was 41. Bryant died in a helicopter crash near Calabasas, California, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press. It was unclear if family members were on the helicopter. The crash happened around 10 a.m. near about 30 miles northwest of downtown Los Angeles.
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