You Are Free to Roam the High Country as Sonora Joins Ebbetts Pass in Reopening
Posted by: thepinetree on 05/17/2024 09:13 AM
Kennedy Meadows, CA...The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) formally reopened Sonora Pass on State Route 108 at 3:00 p.m. yesterday after five weeks of snow removal operations. Our District 10 Long Barn and District 9 Sonora Junction Maintenance crews made great progress clearing Sonora Pass this season exceeding our annual goal of reopening State Route 108 prior to Memorial Day.
Yosemite, CA...Now through early summer is the best time to view the total of 2,425 feet of drops that make up the glorious Yosemite Falls, one of the world’s tallest waterfalls, drops a total of 2,425 feet. Click below for the latest in the webcam that shows the upper portion.
Sonora, CA...The Columbia College Fire Academy is pleased to announce that 24 students have earned graduation and Certificates of Completion from the Fire Technology Program. Students who completed Firefighter 1 and 2 were awarded their certificates on May 2, 2024 at Columbia College in Oak Pavilion.
Sonora, CA...Among the graduating class of Fall 2023, 25 Associate of Arts Degrees have been conferred, 6 Associate of Arts Transfer Degrees, 32 Associate of Science Degrees, and 10 Associate of Science Degrees. Seventeen (17) students will graduate with distinction (cumulative grade point averages of 3.75 or better**) and 9 with honors (between 3.5 and 3.74 grade point averages*).
The Mother Lode’s Greater Sierra Forestry Corps Graduates its Second Cohort at Columbia College
Posted by: thepinetree on 05/04/2024 08:22 PM
Columbia, CA...The Greater Sierra Forestry Corps, a WIOA Title-1 financially assisted program, is excited to announce the graduation of its second cohort, which took place on May 1st in the Dogwood Forum at Columbia College.
California Gold Rush History Comes to Life at Columbia State Historic Park
Posted by: thepinetree on 05/03/2024 02:20 PM
Columbia, CA...Columbia State Historic Park and Friends of Columbia invite the public on May 16-19 to explore “Diggins Tent Town 1852,” a recreation of an 1850s mining camp. At this annual living history event, visitors have the opportunity to experience the Gold Rush come to life. Over 150 costumed volunteers will help to recreate life in the Gold Rush era in detail, including clothing, food and entertainment.
Dynamite and Other Explosives Located at a Home in Strawberry Successfully Disposed of and Removed from Home
Posted by: thepinetree on 05/02/2024 04:40 PM
Strawberry, CA...TCSO deputies with the assistance of CCSO Bomb Squad, the San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office (SJCSO) Bomb Squad, Tuolumne County Fire Department and the United States Forest Service, successfully disposed of the unstable explosives by detonation, causing approximately 10 loud explosions in the Strawberry area.
Explosives located at the home which were determined to be stable were safely transported by the Bomb Squads for disposal.
Arnold, CA...After a brief visit old man winter, spring returns starting on Saturday. Temps will still be cool but will be warming into the week. The latest detailed forecasts from the National Weather service for the West Slope & Mother Lode are below.