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Stanislaus National Forest Ends Temporary Fire Restrictions in High Hazard Areas |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 11/20/2017 04:57 PM
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Sonora, CA... The fire restrictions in high hazard areas have been terminated as of Nov. 20, 2017. The Stanislaus National Forest enacted the temporary fire restrictions on July 20. A campfire permit is still required for those camping outside of developed campgrounds and can be obtained at visitor centers or online at www.PreventWildfireCA.org.
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Minor Injuries in DUI Collision on Hwy 49 |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 11/19/2017 10:02 AM
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Sonora, CA...On November 18, 2017 at approximately 2352 hours, Michael A. Newton of Twain Harte was driving a black 2009 Ford Crown Victoria northbound on State Route 49 south of Jack Page Road. Theodore J. Phelan of Sonora was driving a white 1992 Jeep Cherokee southbound on State Route 49 approaching Jack Page Road. Due to his high level of alcohol intoxication, Mr. Phelan crossed the double yellow lines and drove wrong-way into the northbound lane. Mr. Newton noticed the Jeep crossing into his lane so he slowed and moved his vehicle to the right shoulder. The Jeep continued across the northbound lane and collided with the Ford on the east shoulder of State Route 49 just south of Jack Page Road.
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Another Vehicle vs Pedestrian Collision in Sonora Area |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 11/19/2017 11:48 AM
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Sonora, CA...On Friday, November 19th, just after 7 p.m., the Sonora Police Department responded to a vehicle vs. pedestrian collision in the 300 block of Stockton Street. It was determined that a 2004 red Honda SUV, driven by a 47-year-old Sonora woman, was traveling eastbound on Stockton Road and had struck a 38-year-old man also from Sonora. The male was crossing Stockton Road from north to south outside of any marked crosswalk when the collision occurred.
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Be Ready for Winter & Shop Local at SNAC |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 11/17/2017 06:04 AM
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Arnold, Murphys & Sonora, CA...Ever since we opened our first store in Downtown Sonora, our goal has been the same. To provide our customers with high quality, innovative outdoor products, priced so you can spend more time using your gear than paying for it. At SNAC, you’ll find affordable clothing and gear to outfit yourself for every outdoor adventure! Recreational kayaking, stand-up paddling (SUP) canoeing, backpacking, camping, climbing … in the winter, layer up for snowshoeing, skiing, snowboarding, and more.
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Tis the Season as Chain Controls in Effect on Local Highways |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 11/17/2017 08:12 AM
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Arnold, CA...The precipitation and the nip in the air is bring snow to the high country. Sonora, Ebbetts & Tioga Passes are closed. Ebbetts is closed at the east end of Lake Alpine, Sonora is closed 26.4 miles of Strawberry or just over a marathon's length from Strawberry. Chain controls from Tamarack on up Hwy 4, 8.7 miles past Strawberry on Hwy 108 and from 6.3 Miles east of Ham's Station on Hwy 88. Drive Safe out there...
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Early Morning Traffic Stop on Hwy 108 Lands Modesto Woman & Oakdale Man in Jail |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 11/17/2017 08:29 AM
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Jamestown, CA...It is always a good idea to drive safely and ensure your vehicle equipment is functioning properly. That is especially true if you're car is loaded with illegal drugs. Our partners at Sonora CHP pulled over a vehicle early Wednesday morning on Hwy 108 at Chicken Ranch Road in Jamestown for a lighting equipment violation. The officer soon discovered there was a need to call our Narcotics Team.
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Active Shooter Drill Yesterday Helped Local First Responders & Organizations Plan...Just in Case |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 11/17/2017 08:58 AM
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Sonora, CA...Adventist Health Sonora, along with partners throughout Tuolumne County, participated in the 2017 California Statewide Medical and Health Exercise (SWMHE) on Thursday, November 16 at Adventist Health Sonora’s main campus. This full scale exercise was based on a hospital campus active shooter scenario helped our community to be better prepared for emergencies and incidents of all types and sizes.
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All Fires Contained or Out on Stanislaus National Forest |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 11/17/2017 01:40 PM
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Sonora, CA...Stanislaus National Forest fire officials announced all lightning strike fires that were burning on the forest are either fully contained or out. The Summit Complex Fire, which included the Douglas, Willow and McCormick fires, were declared out. The Creek Fire was called 100 percent contained and the Bummers Fire was called controlled. “The wet weather over the past week made conditions too wet for these fires to continue,” said Clint Gould, acting deputy fire chief. “Any fire activity on the Creek or Bummers fire is very low intensity and both fires are completely contained.”
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Experience the Magic of Christmas At Calaveras & Sonora Lumber |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 11/16/2017 05:48 AM
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Angels Camp & Sonora, CA....Experience the Magic of Christmas At Calaveras & Sonora Lumber
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Caltrans District 10 Road Report & Repair Schedule Through November 25th |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 11/16/2017 07:02 PM
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Angels Camp, CA...The latest schedule of road repairs and maintenance that will affect your travels in our area and as you travel. Locally crews will be working on many of our roadways. Below is Caltrans plans for repairs and maintenance on local roads. It shows the route, county and location of the possible repairs. Weather and other factors can alter their schedule.
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