Published Oct 23, 2026 11:46 am
Ron Ringen and Tom Crosby
Sonora, CA — This weekend’s Mother Lode Views will feature interviews with the two candidates running for Tuolumne Utilities District Division One.
TUD’s Board of Directors consists of five seats, each assigned to a specific geographic region.
Division One is the lone contested seat on the ballot during this November’s General Election. The candidates are challenger Tom Crosby and incumbent Ron Ringen.
During the interviews, they will share their views on issues such as efforts to acquire water rights, infrastructure needs, operations, rates, public engagement, development, and more.
Division One is centered around Phoenix Lake and Lyons Bald Mountain Road, and covers some additional surrounding areas.
Mother Lode Views airs Saturday and Sunday morning at 9:30 on AM 1450 and FM 102.7 KVML. Mother Lode Views can also be heard Sunday morning at 10 o’clock on 93.5 KKBN and at 9 a.m. on STAR 92.7.
For our extensive audio archive of past interviews on Mother Lode Views click on the “Media” tab and on “Mother Lode Views” or keyword: mlviews
Written by BJ Hansen.
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