Furry Valentine’s Day Speed Dating A Success
Calaveras County Animal Services reports eight animals found forever homes.
Jamestown Woman And Sonora Man Resist Arrest
While deputies were arresting the man struggling with them, the female allegedly pounced on them.
Tuolumne County Gets $9-M Broadband Infrastructure Grants
This was the final round of grants approved by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) for five projects in…
Last Weekend Of February Events
The last weekend of February is coming up and there are some events planned.
TC Business Council Hears Update On PG&E Undergrounding, Other Initiatives
Regional leaders from Pacific Gas and Electric gave a presentation, and took questions, from business leaders in…
Congressman McClintock Authors Blog, ‘Musk and Democracy’
Republican Congressman Tom McClintock shares his opinions about the DOGE group in a new myMotherLode.com blog.
Mathiesen Reflects On Time As Chicken Ranch Rancheria Tribal Chair
Lloyd Mathiesen, who led the Chicken Ranch Rancheria of Me Wuk Indians through a period of recent economic growth,…
Sonora’s Cassina High: One Of 74 Model Continuation Schools In State
Local educators say this esteemed award demonstrates the school's commitment to academic success, student…
A Traffic Stop In Groveland Uncovers Drugs And A ‘Ghost Gun’
One of the suspects refused to give his name and when being booked into jail more meth was found on him.
18 Local Students Recognized For Overcoming Major Obstacles
Tuolumne County education leaders honored one child chosen from each county school, highlighting their path,…
CCWD’s Ratterman Reappointed MCWRA President
A director with the Calaveras County Water District has been reappointed as President of the Mountain Counties…
Sonora Councilman Storms Off After LGTBQ Resolution Fails
The most contentious issue on Tuesday's agenda was whether to move forward with a resolution of support for the…
Their mosque burned down in LA-area wildfire. They’re still determined to gather for Ramadan
Members of Masjid Al-Taqwa, a mosque which burned down in one of the recent Los Angeles-area wildfires, are scrambling to find a space where…
Democrats channel their outrage over DOGE, Ukraine and more in marathon Senate session
WASHINGTON (AP) — The budget resolution from Republicans was on the agenda in the Senate, but the late-night debate encompassed so much…
Senate Republicans approve budget framework, pushing past Democratic objections after all-night vote
Republican senators pushed a $340 billion budget framework to passage over Democratic objections after a nearly all-night vote. The early…
Federal judge allows Trump’s mass firings of federal workers to move forward
A federal judge in Washington has allowed President Donald Trump’s mass firings of federal workers to move forward. U.S. District Judge…
Netanyahu decries release of wrong body as a ceasefire violation. Hamas pledges to investigate
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed revenge for what he described as a “cruel and malicious violation” of the ceasefire…
Middle East latest: Netanyahu says body Hamas released was that of a woman from Gaza, not a hostage
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says a body that Hamas militants released during the handover of remains of Israeli hostages is…
UK court backs Vatican, refuses to say London financier acted in ‘good faith’ in…
A British court has largely backed the Vatican and refused to declare that a London-based financier acted in “good faith” in his dealings…
Wellness blogger Belle Gibson lied about having cancer. Years later, Australia is still chasing her
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — A decade after wellness influencer Belle Gibson admitted she didn't have terminal brain cancer, which she…
Music Review: Tate McRae’s ‘So Close to What’ entices with post-Britney Spears,…
She can sing. She can dance. She's mastered a sultry gaze. She can write a smutty phrase. Is Tate McRae the new princess of dirty, breathy…
Music Review: Sam Fender’s pop-rock soars on his third album, ‘People Watching’
NEW YORK (AP) — As its title “People Watching” suggests, Sam Fender spends the bulk of his third studio album putting his observations about…