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Final Pinecrest Shoreline Management Plan Released to the Public |
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Posted by: John_Hamilton on 07/23/2012 06:41 PM
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Sonora, CA... Supplemental to a license agreement with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), the Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E), in coordination with the Stanislaus National Forest, today released the final Shoreline Management Plan (SMP) for Pinecrest Lake to the public. The SMP is available at www.pinecrestlakeupdate.com or copies can be obtained at the Stanislaus National Forest Supervisor’s Office in Sonora or the Summit Ranger District Office in Pinecrest, Calif...
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Full Highway Closure of Hwy 49 to Hwy 120 in Chinese Camp |
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Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 07/23/2012 08:21 PM
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Tuolumne County, CA..The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has closed State Route 49 (SR-49) headed north from SR-120/ Chinese Camp to SR-108 for road construction. Work began on Thursday, July 19, 2012, and will continue until Friday, August 31, 2012. ...
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One Way Traffic Control on Hwy 108 at Kennedy Meadows |
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Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 07/23/2012 08:22 PM
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Tuolumne County, CA...The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform one-way traffic control on State Route 108 (SR-108) from Kennedy Meadows to approximately one and half miles east of Kennedy Meadows. Work will begin on Monday, July 23, 2012, through Friday, July 27, 2012, from 7:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m....
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Blasting to Take Place Near Construction Site at Hwy 108 |
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Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 07/23/2012 08:23 PM
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Tuolumne County, CA....On Wednesday, July 25, 2012, Caltrans crews will be blasting near the construction site for the State Route 108 East Sonora Bypass Phase II Project. Blasting is scheduled to start at 4:00 p.m. and Caltrans anticipates being done around 5:00 p.m. Roads will not be closed for blasting and traffic should not be impacted.
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Man Posing as Law Enforcement Pulls Over Woman |
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Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 07/19/2012 09:49 AM
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Cold Springs, CA...On Thursday July 12th, a female was driving on Hwy 108 near Cold Springs in Tuolumne County. At approx. 7:00 am, a male subject in a vehicle resembling a law enforcement patrol car stopped her. The subject, who was wearing a tan shirt and pants and posing as a law enforcement officer, approached her and stated she was driving erratically. The subject was wearing a law enforcement type duty belt but did not appear to have a handgun. The subject detained the female for an extended period of time before allowing her to leave. ....
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John C. Hyde, 50 of Jamestown So Sadly Lost his Life in Last Evenng's Motorcycle Accident |
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Posted by: John_Hamilton on 07/19/2012 10:37 AM
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Jamestown, CA...The CHP release is now in on the fatal accident we reported on last night. John C. Hyde, 50 of Jamestown sadly lost his life last evening when his 2000 Honda Motorcycle collided with a utility pole on Hwy 49 and Sims Road. Mr. Hyde was riding his motorcycle within the road closure approaching the intersection with Sims Road. As Mr. Hyde approached the traffic barricade, it appears he attempted to go around the left side of the barricade. The front tire and right front handlebar of the Honda hit the left side of the barricade. Mr. Hyde braked while veering off towards the west edge of the highway. Mr. Hyde struck a wood utility pole bordering the west side of the highway and was ejected...
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Cause of 24 Acre Jamestown Vegetation Fire Under Investigation |
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Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 07/18/2012 12:17 PM
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Jamestown, CA...CAL Fire states the cause of the 24 acre vegetation fire that occurred on July 15th at Preston Lane in Jamestown is under investigation. There were no damage to the Jamestown Apartments. No Injuries. Multiple Fire Crews responded to this incident. CAL Fire report enclosed...
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Sonora Sees Alarming Increase in DUI Accidents and Arrests |
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Posted by: John_Hamilton on 07/18/2012 02:35 PM
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| Sonora, CA...The Sonora Police Department has noticed an alarming increase in driving under the influence accidents and arrests during the first six months of 2012. Between Jan and June 2011, the Sonora Police Department only had 27 arrests for DUI. This year, during the same time period the Department has had 60 arrests. There has also been a 19% increase in DUI related accidents.... |
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Fire Update...Man Life Flighted to UC Davis After Mobile Home Fire |
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Posted by: John_Hamilton on 07/17/2012 09:56 AM
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Columbia, CA...Crews are still on scene mopping up after a fire this morning destroyed a mobile home in the Columbia area. The male resident of the home was life flighted to UC Davis Medical Center due to injuries he sustained in the fire. There was some but minimal extension of the fire into vegetation surrounding the home...
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Tuolumne County Exhibit Takes Gold at State Fair! |
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Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 07/17/2012 03:03 PM
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Tuolumne County, CA...For 5 out of 6 years now Tuolumne County was awarded a gold ribbon at the 2012 California State Fair in Sacramento. The “Best Visitor Experience” ribbon was also awarded as a result of the imaginations of Sandy Gordon, Exhibit Coordinator and Marketing Manager for Tuolumne County Visitors Bureau, in collaboration with exhibit builder Richard Bay of Sacramento. They followed a Tuolumne ....
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