CHP - Sonora

05/29/2026

05/27/2026

Today, the Sonora Area CHP participated in the 2026 Law Enforcement Torch Run for the Special Olympics. We began at the Red Church on Washington Street and ended at the Motherlode Fairgrounds. Along the route we were met by spectators who cheered for both the athletes and us. At the end of the run, we celebrated with a hotdog lunch and even some ice cream! Thank you to the Sonora Police Department and the Tuolumne County Sheriff's Office for also being a part of this fun and memorable event. We are so proud of the athletes from the Tuolumne County Ravens and will continue to support them as their summer events begin. CHP - Advisory Committee for Persons with Disabilities

05/26/2026

State Route 108 is blocked at Kennedy Meadows due to a stuck big rig. The tow trucks are on their way to assist. Also, the Sonora Pass will be closing at noon due to an up coming storm. Please use alternate route.

05/19/2026

This past Sunday, the Sonora Area CHP participated in the Cars, Cops and Coffee car show. This car show was held at Adventist Health Sonora and benefits families impacted by cancer treatments. While there, we were also able to speak to the public about pedestrian and bike safety. Thank you to the Modesto Area CHP office and Sergeant Danny Bowen for bringing his CHP motorcycle to the event. It's not often the residents from Tuolumne County can see these motorcycles up close and ask specific questions about the technology that goes into them.

05/15/2026

Today in observance of National Pizza Party Day, Chipper stopped by to have a slice of pizza with the officers at the Sonora CHP office. If you are also celebrating National Pizza Day and choose to have an alcoholic beverage along with it, remember to designate a sober driver. Thank you Pizza Plus in Jamestown for preparing the pizzas for us!

05/13/2026

Earlier this afternoon, the Sonora Area CHP participated in the Tuolumne County Peace Officers' Memorial ceremony that was hosted by the Tuolumne County Sheriff's Office. Lieutenant Matyshock was honored to announce the name of a Sonora Area CHP officer who lost his life in the line of duty. Officer Wesley D. Johnson, ID 2767, End of Watch April 15, 1969. The names of other local officers/deputies from allied agencies who lost their lives in the line of duty were also announced. Even though they were lost, they will never be forgotten.

05/13/2026

Recently, Sonora Area CHP employees played in a First Responder Softball Tournament in Oakdale. Although we didn't win it, we still had a great time getting to meet many new people. Thanks for the invite!

05/11/2026

The Sonora Area CHP needs your assistance. On May 8, 2026, at approximately 11:40 pm, a fatal traffic crash occurred on State Route 108, east of La Grange Road. We are asking if anyone witnessed the traffic crash, or has any information regarding the traffic crash, to please contact the Sonora Area CHP office at 209-984-3944.