Tangipa: Wildfire Crisis Burning Through Wallets
Issues arising with the Fair Plan, and a call for fire prevention, are the focus of a new blog authored by Assemblyman…
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…
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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…
Supreme Court clears the way for a lawsuit over COVID-19 pandemic-era unemployment claims in Alabama
WASHINGTON (AP) — People left waiting for months on their unemployment claims during the coronavirus pandemic in Alabama must be able to sue…
MAGA activist charged with being a fake elector for Trump seeks to lead the Michigan GOP
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Republicans in Michigan may choose a MAGA activist leader who is charged with being a fake elector for Donald Trump to…
Haiti orphanage founder convicted in US court of abusing minors faces lengthy prison term
MIAMI (AP) — A jury in Miami has convicted the founder of an orphanage in Haiti of sexually abusing boys at the facility in Port-au-Prince.…
Syria’s national dialogue conference is in flux amid pressure for a political transition
DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — An official with the committee preparing a national dialogue conference in Syria to help chart the country's future…
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 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…
Lady Gaga to perform a free concert on Rio’s Copacabana beach in May
SAO PAULO (AP) — Lady Gaga has confirmed that she will perform a free concert on Rio de Janeiro’s Copacabana Beach on May 3.
“I’ve been…
The Oscars are more international than ever. So why is the international film category broken?
NEW YORK (AP) — For many filmmakers, the Oscars are a pipe dream. But not because they think their movies aren’t good enough.
The Iranian…
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…
