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Central Valley Women’s Entrepreneurship Center opens Modesto office
The expansion into Modesto marks the center’s commitment to offering no-cost services to aspiring entrepreneurs and business owners across the Valley. The office seeks to meet the needs of entrepreneurs in Stanislaus, Merced, Alpine, Calaveras, Mariposa and Tuolumne counties. “The new office extends Fresno State’s support developing entrepreneurs and...
Last Weekend Of July Events
There are several events planned for the weekend of July 27th and 28th. First, tomorrow, Friday, 26th the Tuolumne County Farm Bureau will host their annual barbeque and auction at Hurst Ranch in Jamestown. Details and the phone number to call to get tickets is in the event listing here.
New Details Regarding Explosive Device Found In Sonora
Sonora, CA – Tuolumne County Sheriff’s officials are releasing new details regarding explosive devices that were discovered in a Sonora home on the same day hand grenades were found in a Jamestown residence. Earlier this week, we reported on explosive devices being uncovered in two homes, one in...
Tuolumne County Awards $1.97 Million For Courthouse Elevator Project
Sonora, CA — The Tuolumne County Board of Supervisors took a step on Tuesday toward utilizing the currently vacant former courthouse building on Yaney Avenue. The supervisors voted 4-1 to approve a $1.97 million contract with local contractor Robert Boyer Construction to install an elevator in the historic building. It is an Americans with Disabilities Act requirement to have one in order to fully utilize the site.
Jamestown Man’s Backpack And Bike Link Him To Burglary
Jamestown, CA – A Jamestown man was arrested after leaving his backpack and bicycle at the scene of the crime. Tuolumne County Sheriff’s deputies recently responded to the area of Jamestown Road near Loadstar Drive after homeowners reported a man attempting to get into their garage. The victim told deputies they woke up to the sound of someone trying to get into their house from the garage. In an attempt to stop them, the victim pounded on the door and heard the suspect, 50-year-old Christopher Richardson, take off.
Grand jury says Tuolumne County Sheriff's dispatch center inadequate, understaffed
The Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Dispatch Center continues to be understaffed, in addition to having many structural deficiencies that make the facility unable to meet current and future electrical, technological, and safety needs, the 2023-2024 Tuolumne County Grand Jury said in its official findings from a recently released annual report.
Deputies detonate live hand grenades found in Northern California home, avoid area
(FOX40.COM) — Several bomb squads are currently working to remove explosives from a home in Northern California, according to the Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Office. Around 4:30 p.m., TCSO, Calaveras County, and the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office said it responded to an area near Pin Oak Court in Jamestown after someone reported finding multiple live […]
Calaveras and San Joaquin Counties Bomb Squads Assist Tuolumne County Sheriff After Explosive Devices Found in Jamestown and Sonora
Hand Grenades Found Near Pin Oak Court in Jamestown & Explosives Found in Sonora. July 24, 2024 – Tuolumne County Sheriff's Office officials report that deputies were on scene in the area of Pin Oak Court in Jamestown after a resident in the area reported finding multiple live hand grenades inside their relative’s home while they were in the process of cleaning it out. The Joint Calaveras/ San Joaquin County Bomb Squad deputies are currently on scene to assist with safely removing the explosives.
Explosive Devices Discovered In Two Tuolumne County Homes
Tuolumne County, CA – Scary finds were made in two homes, one in Sonora and the other in Jamestown, where explosive devices were located, and loud booms could be heard as the devices were safely detonated last night. Tuolumne County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the area of Pin Oak...
Man Rescued After Falling Into Rainbow Pool
Tuolumne County, CA – Quick-thinking good Samaritans are being credited for saving a man after he fell into the Rainbow Pool swimming basin near Groveland in Tuolumne County last week. After an inquiry about the incident, sheriff’s spokesperson Ashley Boujikian relayed that on Wednesday, July 17th, dispatch received one...
Supervisors OK nearly $2M elevator for Yaney Avenue courthouse building
A nearly $2 million contract for a three-story elevator addition to the Tuolumne County government-owned historic Yaney Avenue courthouse building was approved 4-1 Tuesday by the county’s elected supervisors. Although the county could be facing a General Fund shortfall of $2.4 million to $3.7 million in the next fiscal...
Changes in store at Tuolumne County Senior Center amid staffing woes
The Tuolumne County Senior Center is reducing its hours of operation and will be temporarily closed for three days next week due to staffing level challenges, the center’s interim executive director said Monday. Starting Tuesday, the center will be open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mondays through Fridays....
Tuolumne Supervisors To Hear About Fire Study, Hire New Clerk/Auditor/Controller
Sonora, CA — Several items will go before the Tuolumne County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday. The board will vote to appoint Donny McNair as the new Tuolumne County Clerk and Auditor-Controller. He would replace recently retired leader Debi Bautista, who has since returned to the county as a retired annuitant. The Clerk and Auditor-Controller position pays just over $183,000.
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