In the Wake of the Rim Fire, What Comes Next? A Story of Recovery, Restoration and Reforestation
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/16/2015 06:35 PM
Groveland, CA...The Stanislaus National Forest is rising phoenix-like from the blackened forest left by the Rim Fire that blazed through the Sierras in August of 2013. Left with a burn scar that is one-third larger than New York City, a reforestation team is diligently working to bring forth a new forest. Since the fire, much has been done in the way of making the forest safe for public travel and recreation along main travel routes. Snags and fire-damaged trees are a safety hazard to humans and wildlife; they also create a tremendous fuel load on the ground (biomass) as they fall. This fuel can feed future fires, which can be severely damaging to the soil. Jack-strawed trees can also make it difficult for tree seedlings to gain a foothold...
These park benches were crafted from cedar trees burned in the Rim Fire. Photo by: USDA Forest Service.
Vehicle vs Pedestrian Accident After Celtic Faire Turns Fatal For Stockton Woman
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/16/2015 04:57 PM
Sonora, CA... The Sonora Police Department was contacted by the Stanislaus County Coroners Officer and advised that the female pedestrian in the vehicle vs. pedestrian accident on Stockton Road, on Saturday, 7 March 2015, has passed away as the result of the injuries she sustained from the incident. The female pedestrian has been identified as Kathy Warner, 61 of Stockton. The investigation into this matter is ongoing.
Twain Harte Woman Celea Janka Passes Away From Injuries Sustained In Friday Collision
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/16/2015 02:51 PM
Twain Harte, CA...On 3/13/15, at approximately 1625 hours a 90 year old Twain Harte man was driving his 2004 Audi A4 eastbound on Hwy 108 and was stopped in the left turn lane onto Twain Harte Drive East. At the same time a 44 year old Pinecrest, CA. woman was driving a 2004 Chevrolet Suburban westbound on Hwy 108 at approximately 45 miles per hour approaching the Audi's location. For an unknown reason the driver of the Audi decided to make a left hand turn, at slow speed, onto Twain Harte Drive East directly a short distance ahead of her vehicle, she applied her brakes, but was unable to stop her Suburban in time...
Traffic Update....Vehicle Off Roadway & Party Trapped On Parrotts Ferry
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/09/2015 06:03 PM
Columbia, CA...CHP is reporting a vehicle off the roadway and party trapped in a collision on Parrotts Ferry Road near the shooting range. Please use caution in the area....
110 Grams Of Meth Plus Heroin, Marijuanna & Prescription Pills Trigger Sonora Arrests
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/06/2015 10:21 AM
Sonora, CA... On 3/5/15 about 2:00 A.M. Tuolumne County Deputies initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle Mono Way near Hess Avenue. The Deputies contacted the occupants of the vehicle, 39 year old Kimberly Hubbard, and 58 year old, Lonnie Pierce. During this contact a search of the vehicle, and each occupant was completed. Deputies located the following items...
Sonora, CA...1 March 2015, at approx. 4:42 pm, a 2000 Silver Nissan pick-up was eastbound on the 1000 block of Mono Way, when the female driver deliberately drove the vehicle into the new retaining wall on the north side of Mono Way....
Oakdale Man Arrested On Under Age Sex, Human Trafficking & Other Charges
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/01/2015 09:38 AM
Oakdale, CA...On Feb. 2nd, 2015, Detectives with the Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Office arrested 35 year old Daniel Leon Clifton at his residence in Oakdale. Clifton was arrested after a 2 month long investigation into his alleged relationship with an underage female who resided in Tuolumne County. The relationship is suspected to have lasted for longer than two years. Clifton was arrested on more than 10 counts including unlawful sexual intercourse with a minor, oral copulation, human trafficking, and many charges related to the manufacturing and exchanging of obscene images and videos. Clifton is currently in custody at the Tuolumne County Jail and being held on a $500,000 bail...
The Premier of "88 Days" Filled Angels Camp With Twain On Saturday Night
Posted by: thepinetree on 02/24/2015 08:31 AM
Angels Camp, CA...The Mark Twain Biopic “88 Days” Premiered on Saturday night at the filled performing arts center in Angels Camp. The film captures the pivotal time for Mr. Twain when he found his voice and made the transformation from reluctant newspaper man into the literary icon he became. His yarn about the Celebrated Jumping Frogs of Calaveras County made that transformation possible for him. It was pivotal for our area as well as it has colored much of our post gold rush history. From towns such as Twain Harte to Bret Harte High School and our annual celebration of all things Frog. Those 88 Days live on....
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Sonora, CA...During the morning of 20 February 2015, Christopher Warfield, 37 of Oakdale, was released from the Tuolumne County Jail, where he had been booked by the Sheriff’s Department on a warrant and for tampering with a vehicle. Warfield is on felony probation out of Stanislaus County for numerous violations, including burglary and possession of stolen property....
Sonora Police Department Recognizes Employees & Volunteers of the Year.
Posted by: thepinetree on 02/20/2015 07:49 PM
Sonora, CA...The Sonora Police Department’s Awards Committee recommended the following individuals be recognized as Employees/Volunteers of the Year for the Police Department. On 17 February 15, all the individuals were recognized before the City Council and were presented certificates for their accomplishment. Each individual will have their name added to the perpetual plaques which are displayed in the lobby of the Police Department. This years recipients were...
