Shop SNAC For Father's Day! Thanks for shopping local!
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/16/2017 08:24 AM
Arnold, Murphys & Sonora, CA...Nothing is better than spending time with the littles and showing 'em the most important things in life. If you're looking for the perfect gift for Dad this Father's Day, SNAC can help! SNAC Sonora has technical backpacking & climbing gear. SNAC Murphys has quality Men's footwear & apparel. Come to SNAC Arnold or Sonora for the best selection of Kayaks! New EMOTION Kayaks starting at under $400! Thanks for shopping local!
Tuolumne County Regional Fire Academy Graduates Eight New Firefighters
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/16/2017 08:16 PM
Sonora, CA...The Tuolumne County Fire Department is proud to announce the graduation of five TCFD Volunteer Firefighters, one Mi Wuk Sugar Pine Fire District Volunteer Firefighter and two TCFD Fire Explorers from the Tuolumne County Regional Volunteer Firefighter Academy. County Fire held a small graduation ceremony on Friday night to recognize the dedication, sacrifice and hard work these eight individuals endured over the last five months. Attendees of the ceremony included the family and friends of the graduates, Supervisor Randy Hanvelt (District 2) and CAL FIRE/TCFD staff.
Karen Lynn Collins, 51 From Groveland Passed Away in Tragic Collision On Mono Way
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/15/2017 08:04 AM
Sonora, CA...On June 14, 2017 at approximately 2:45 pm, a 2004 Dodge Ram pickup, driven by 72 year old William Charles Whitehouse, from Twain Harte, was traveling eastbound on Mono Way, west of El Ray Lane directly to the rear of a 2006 Honda Civic being driven by 51 year old Groveland resident, Karen Lynn Collins. A 2003 Chevrolet Silverado being driven by Rolland Anthony Demartini was traveling westbound on Mono Way east of El Ray Lane. Mrs. Collins slowed her vehicle in preparation to make a left turn northbound onto El Ray Lane, Mr. Whitehouse failed to slow his vehicle in a timely manner to the rear of Mrs. Collins’ vehicle. Subsequently, the front of Mr. Whitehouse’s vehicle collided with the rear of Mrs. Collins’ vehicle. This collision caused Mrs. Collins’ vehicle to be pushed into the westbound lane, directly into the path of Mr. Demartini’s vehicle. The front of Mrs. Collins vehicle collided with the left front of Mr. Demartini’s vehicle. Mrs. Collins was pronounced deceased on the scene.
Multiple Agencies Assist In Successful Arrest Of Trio In Big Rig Theft
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/14/2017 06:49 AM
Sonora, CA...The Stanislaus County Auto Theft Task Force on 06/13/17, was in the area of West Main St in Turlock when they located a 2012 Kenworth Big Rig that had been reported stolen to Oakdale PD. StanCATT conducted surveillance on the vehicle. The vehicle became mobile and started to drive through Stanislaus County. While conducting surveillance on the big rig, StanCATT was able to positively identify the driver as James Sass, 36, from Turlock. James Sass was known to have a Felony No Bail warrant issued out of Stanislaus County for a prior auto theft case.
Sonora, CA...We have a strong and committed sales staff with many years of experience satisfying our customers' needs. Feel free to browse our inventory online, request more information about vehicles, set up a test drive or inquire about financing!
Traffic Update...Collision Near Mono Way & Jenness
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/14/2017 03:14 PM
Sonora, CA...CHP is reporting a collision near Mono Way & Jenness. Tuolumne SO says their are 3 vehicles involved and CPR is in progress on one victim.
Elder Empowerment Conference On June 14th At Black Oak
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/13/2017 12:04 PM
Sonora, CA...You are invited to attend the Elder Empowerment Conference scheduled for Wednesday, June 14th from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm at The Hotel & Conference Center at Black Oak Casino Resort. This information filled free event will feature Dr. Patrick Arbore, founder and director of the Center for Elderly Suicide Prevention and Grief Related Services, a program of the Institute on Aging and Wilson Wewa, prominent member, spiritual leader, and oral historian of the Northern Paiute Tribe of Oregon and member of the Confederated Tribe of the Warm Springs Reservation. Well versed in elder empowerment, both speakers will offer a wealth of information to those in attendance!
El Portal Road in Yosemite National Park Remains Closed Highway 140 closed at Parkline at least through the weekend
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/13/2017 02:19 PM
Yosemite, CA...The El Portal Road and Arch Rock Entrance into Yosemite National Park remain closed due to a rockslide that occurred yesterday around Noon. Yosemite National Park staff are assessing the area and the road will remain closed at least through the weekend of June 17-18, 2017. After the assessment is complete, crews will begin to remove rock debris and repair the road to make it safe for visitors to travel on. There is no estimate for when the road will reopen.
Sonora Pass/SR-108 Now Open For The Summer...Not Yet For Ebbetts
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/13/2017 02:32 PM
Tuolumne County – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has removed the winter snow, cleared the debris and made the necessary repairs to open State Route 108 (SR-108) over Sonora Pass at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 13, 2017. The diligent work of Caltrans crews enabled the opening of the pass for motorists who utilize this route. To see some of the challenges that come with opening the mountain routes, visit goo.gl/8vEp1o for a Caltrans News Flash that provides insight to the work.
Yosemite, CA...Yesterday evening at 1900 hours Yosemite Fire and Aviation started ignition on the Soupbowl Prescribed Fire Unit between the South Entrance and the community of Wawona. At 2100 hours operations were shut down due to mixed rain and snow. Burn conditions were good leading up to the weather event. 5-10 acres of blackline was complete along the Wawona Road (State Hwy 41 Extension).
