Sonora, CA...From the Tuolumne County Sheriff's Dept....A house fire was reported shortly after 6:30 PM on Pine Road in Sonora. Three occupants escaped the flames with only the clothes they were wearing.
Edgar Albert Santana Charged with Vehicular Manslaughter in Death of Ella Hampton-Rauch, 67, From Groveland
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/30/2018 10:30 AM
Sonora, CA...This is an update from CHP now that the deceased's name has been released as Ella Hampton-Rauch, 67, From Groveland. On Thursday April 26, 2018 at approximately 11:50 pm, 22 year Winton resident, Edgar Albert Santana, was driving a 2010 Dodge Avenger, traveling westbound on State Route 108, east of Old Wards Ferry over crossing, following behind a 2016 Toyota Prius Toyota at approximately 40-50 mph. At this time, a 2002 Ford F-150 was traveling eastbound on State Route 108, east of Old Wards Ferry over crossing. Santana drove over the solid double yellow lines into the eastbound lane to pass the Prius, directly into the path of the Ford F-150. The left front of Santana's vehicle collided head-on with the Ford F-150 in the eastbound lane.
Adventist Health Sonora's Health Pavilion and Diana J. White Cancer Institute Grand Opening
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/30/2018 12:23 PM
Sonora, CA...The community is invited to a ribbon-cutting celebration and open house on Monday, April 30, at 2 p.m. at Adventist Health Sonora’s new Health Pavilion and Diana J. White Cancer Institute. Located at 900 Mono Way in Sonora, the Health Pavilion is a brand-new, 64,000-square-foot building that will offer state-of-the-art health care services close to home. The design of the Health Pavilion is filled with elements from nature to inspire a sense of well-being.
Celebrate Spring Aboard Railtown 1897’s Popular & Fun Wildflower Train
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/28/2018 08:38 AM
Jamestown, CA...Tickets on Sale Now for Two Weekends Only: April 21, 22, 28 & 29. With spring in full bloom, California State Parks, Railtown 1897 State Historic Park and the California State Railroad Museum Foundation are proud to provide guests with a unique opportunity to experience spring wildflowers from aboard a train. While the Park is open daily, special Wildflower Train Rides are available on two weekends – April 21, 22, 28 & 29 – and depart from the Depot promptly at 3 p.m. Prior to boarding the train, passengers will have the opportunity to learn about the wildflowers of California’s Sierra Nevada foothills with an informative naturalist presentation at 2:30 p.m.
Report Shows Tourism to Yosemite National Park Adds $589,343,700 in Economic Benefits
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/28/2018 08:56 AM
Yosemite, CA...Report shows visitor spending supports 6,666 jobs in local economy. A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 4,336,889 visitors to Yosemite National Park in 2017 spent $451,782,000 in communities near the park. That spending supported 6,666 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $589,343,700.
Glacier Point Road in Yosemite National Park Now Open
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/28/2018 09:08 AM
Yosemite, CA...Yosemite National Park announces the Glacier Point Road will open to all vehicular traffic at 9:00 am on Saturday, April 28, 2018. There will be limited visitor services available at Glacier Point. There is no projected opening date for the Glacier Point store or the Bridalveil Creek Campground. The Four Mile Trail is open from Yosemite Valley to Glacier Point.
67 Year Old Groveland Man Loses His Life in Head on Collision on Hwy 108, Winton Man Arrested For Felony DUI
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/27/2018 09:05 AM
Sonora, CA...On Thursday April 26, 2018 at approximately 11:50 pm, 22 year Winton resident, Edgar Albert Santana, was driving a 2010 Dodge Avenger, traveling westbound on State Route 108, east of Old Wards Ferry over crossing, following behind a 2016 Toyota Prius at approximately 40-50 mph. At this time, a 2002 Ford F-150 was traveling eastbound on State Route 108, east of Old Wards Ferry over crossing. Santana drove over the solid double yellow lines into the eastbound lane to pass the Prius, directly into the path of the Ford F-150. The left front of Santana's vehicle collided head-on with the Ford F-150 in the eastbound lane.
Traffic Update....Overturned Logging Truck vs Power Pole with Lines Down Near Hwy 49 & Sims
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/27/2018 10:04 AM
Jamestown, CA...Traffic Update....Overturned Logging Truck vs Power Pole with Lines Down Near Hwy 49 & Sims. Lanes are blocked, please use caution in the area and detour down to Hwy 120 when traveling to Groveland avoid Hwy 49 at this time.
