The Grim Reaper Is Making The Rounds To Local High Schools...Today Is Sonora
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/11/2016 10:28 AM
Sonora, CA...The Grim Reaper is haunting Sonora high school today for the EVERY 15 MINUTES Program. The Every 15 Minutes Program offers real-life experience without the real-life risks. This emotionally charged, 2-day program, is an event designed to dramatically instill teenagers with the potentially dangerous consequences of drinking alcohol and texting while driving. This powerful program will challenge students to think about drinking, texting while driving, personal safety, and the responsibility of making mature decisions when lives are involved.
Sonora Man Arrested After Twitter Threat To Sonora High Students
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/11/2016 06:29 PM
Sonora, CA...On 9 April 2016, at approx. 7:22 pm, three students from Sonora High School came to the police department to report a possible planned school shooting. The students related Elijah Perez, 20 of Sonora, was making threats about carrying out a school shooting and threatening to kill three specific students. The students showed officers Twitter messages Perez had sent. The Twitter messages were all centered on Perez carrying out a school shooting, plus targeting three students. In his messages, Perez referenced being on the news for killing students, and going to prison for the shooting.
The Big Don't Do It Yourself Flooring Sale Going On Now At Pinnell's Carpet One
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/10/2016 09:37 AM
Angels Camp & Sonora, CA...The Big Don't Do It Yourself Flooring Sale Going On Now At Pinnell's Carpet One.
Columbia College Community Chorus Concerts are April 23 and 24
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/10/2016 09:43 PM
Columbia, CA...The Columbia College Community Chorus, conducted by Dr. Daryl Hollinger, will perform its annual Spring concert in the sanctuary of St. Matthew Lutheran Church on Saturday evening, April 23rd, at 7:30 p.m., and again on Sunday afternoon, April 24th, at 3:00 p.m. The first half of this varied spring program features three of Dr. Hollinger's original Psalm settings and the famous Mass in G by Franz Schubert for chorus, soprano, tenor and bass soloists with chamber orchestra. After a short intermission, the 43-member chorus will perform a lively group of well-known choruses from stage and opera: The popular Va, pensiero, from Verdi’s Nabucco, choruses from Borodin’s Prince Igor, Gounod’s Faust, and Verdi’s Il Travatore. A choral medley from Fiddler on the Roof and an audience sing-along from The Sound of Music are also on the program. A special treat will be three songs from Shakespeare's plays set by jazz great George Shearing.
Vehicle Collision, Injuries & DUI Arrest Proves 17 Year Old Sonora Man Needs Another 15 Minutes Presentation
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/07/2016 05:08 PM
Tuolumne, CA....On April 7th at 12:25am a 17 year old Sonora man was driving a 1996 Chevy Silvarado southbound on Mi Wu Street south of Seven Pines Road. The driver was unable to maintain his vehicle and drove off the roadway, down an embankment colliding with several trees. The minor exited the vehicle and fled the scene of the collision with one of the passengers. The other two passengers stayed with the vehicle until emergency personnel arrived on scene. As Officer Lopez and Officer Dillon were on scene investigating the collision, the driver who had already been identified, returned to the scene. The driver was determined to be under the influence of alcohol and arrested for felony driving under the influence and felony hit and run.
Groveland Ranger District China Underburn. Ignition Late April Or Early May
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/06/2016 08:28 PM
Groveland, CA...The Groveland Ranger District is planning to conduct an understory burn this month and as soon as next week, weather and fuels conditions permitting. The burn area is located approximately 4 miles NE of Greeley Hill, along Forest road 1S29, 2S28, and 2S17, encompassing approximately 546 acres. The area will be treated with low-intensity fire, accomplishing approximately 50 acres daily. Smoke may be visible from Smith Station Road, with some down canyon drift smoke visible in the evening and early morning...
Caltrans Begins Clearing & Prepping Passes For Summer Openings
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/04/2016 04:45 PM
Pinecrest, CA...The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is scheduled to begin its spring clearing of State Route 108 (SR-108) over Sonora Pass today, removing snow, clearing debris, inspecting the roadway and making the appropriate improvements to ensure the public’s safety. The department intends to open the closure gates at Eagle Meadows and Kennedy Meadows after reaching those points on SR-108.
Felon In Possession Of A Firearm Arrest & More In Sonora Today
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/04/2016 09:00 PM
Sonora, CA...Late this morning around 11:30 A.M., Deputy Yorston was patrolling in East Sonora when he saw a Mitsubishi Lancer driving towards him. Deputy Yorston recognized the vehicle and the driver from having previous law enforcement contacts with him. Deputy Yorston recognized the driver as being Wayne Dunlap a 26 year old Sonora man who is an unlicensed driver and who currently has a warrant for his arrest.
Celebrate Spring Aboard Railtown 1897’s Wildflower Train Behind the Famous Sierra No. 3 Tickets on Sale Now for Two Saturdays Only: April 9 & 16 (Opening This Weekend)
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/02/2016 12:45 PM
Jamestown, CA...With spring in full bloom, California State Parks and Railtown 1897 State Historic Park (SHP) are proud to provide guests with a unique opportunity to experience spring wildflowers from aboard a train pulled by the “Movie Star Locomotive” Sierra No. 3! While the Park is open daily, special Wildflower Train Rides are available on two Saturday afternoons -- April 9 & 16 -- 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 by watching an informative video presentation at 2:15 p.m.
Is It an Allergy—or Is It a Cold? Spring Advice & Savings From Meadowmont & Groveland Pharmacies!
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/02/2016 05:36 PM
Arnold & Groveland, CA...Spring has sprung—or it’s just about to. That means spring allergies are “blooming,” too. But sometimes it’s hard to tell the difference between a cold and a seasonal allergy, also known as hay fever. Here are some signs to look for and ways to find relief.
