Oregon State

Sonora, CA

Stockton, CA

Tuolumne County, CA

Sonora, CA– Law enforcement officials from the Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) apprehended homicide suspect Sabrina Starkweather yesterday, thanks to a valuable tip provided by a member of the community. The timely information, which came in response to TCSO’s public appeal on May 24th, in a story that was covered here, played a crucial role in leading detectives to the Stockton area, where the arrest was successfully made in collaboration with the Stockton Police Department.

Suspect Arrested In Homicide Case Following Crucial Tip from Community

Sonora, CA — CHP officers are out in force this Memorial Day weekend in the Mother Lode, making sure motorists are following the rules of the road. The CHP Maximum Enforcement Period (MEP) began at 6 p.m. yesterday. They advise drivers hitting the road to remember to buckle up, obey speed limits, and avoid distractions. Also, never drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs. If you do celebrate, plan ahead and designate a sober driver or use rideshare services.

CHP Maximum Enforcement Period For Holiday Weekend Underway

Jamestown, CA

Sonora, CA – A Jamestown man could spend the rest of his life in prison for murder. Yesterday (Thursday, May 25), Tuolumne County District Attorney Cassandra Jenecke announced that 51-year-old Steve Berrigan was sentenced to 9 years, 4 months, plus 55 years to life in state prison. He was convicted of the first-degree murder of 76-year-old Craig Arthur Hale of Twain Harte, as well as identity theft and driving a stolen vehicle.

Former Jamestown Man Could Spend Rest Of Life Behind Bars

Sonora, CA– A residential structure fire involving a building started on Lyons Street at Hope Lane. The fire was located in the attic of the house. No people were occupying the building at the time of the fire but firefighters did safely remove one dog from the residence. The cause of the fire is unknown and is being investigated. The fire did cause a road closure in this location.

Structure Fire In Downtown Sonora

Copperopolis, CA

Update at 3:27.: The forward progress of the fire has been stopped. The size of the fire has been updated to 9.8 acres with crews remaining on scene strengthening lines and maintaining containment. Update at 3:21 p.m.: Fire crews are continuing to make good progress and contain the fire that...

Update: Vegetation Fire In Copperopolis

Yosemite National Park, CA

Sonora, CA – Caltrans crews typically shoot to have Highway 108 Sonora and Highway 4 Ebbetts passes open by the Memorial Day weekend, but this year there is just too much snow and storm damage. Caltrans reports that both passes are “experiencing extremely heavy, tightly packed snow with high...

Caltrans Updates Conditions On Two Mountain Passes

California State

Mokelumne Hill, CA

Amador County, CA – A swift water rescue near Mokelumne Hill was carried out during this “National Boating Safety Week.”. On Thursday, a woman paddle boarding on the Mokelumne River fell off the board into the water, and she was not wearing a life jacket. The Amador County Sheriff’s Swift Water Rescue Team found the woman holding onto a tree in the middle of the river along Electra Road. Luckily, they were able to safely retrieve her from the rushing waters, unharmed. Most waterways statewide are experiencing fast-flowing water due to the winter storms dumping historic levels of snow.

Many Boats Will Hit The Waterways This Holiday Weekend

Modesto, CA

Knights Ferry, CA–The Knights Ferry Fuel Project has kicked off, aiming to enhance wildfire preparedness in the region. The project, spanning 11.5 acres, received funding from the 2021-2022 CAL FIRE Wildfire Prevention CCI (California Climate Investments) Grant Program, granted to the East Stanislaus Fire Safe Council (ESFSC). This endeavor focuses on roadside brushing and thinning in strategic areas to improve community access in the event of a nearby fire threat.

Knights Ferry Fuel Project Commences

Columbia, CA

Standard, CA

Soulsbyville, CA

Tuolumne, CA

Chinese Camp, CA

Vallecito, CA

Twain Harte, CA

Angels Camp, CA

Douglas Flat, CA

Murphys, CA

Moccasin, CA

Altaville, CA

Groveland, CA

Hathaway Pines, CA

Long Barn, CA

Avery, CA

Sheep Ranch, CA

Arnold, CA

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Woman Arrested In Sonora For Intentionally Crashing Into Barbershop

Sonora, Ca — The Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an incident that left damage to a local business. On Saturday at around 9pm, the sheriff’s...

Woman Arrested In Sonora For Intentionally Crashing Into Barbershop

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