Local News
The Sonora City Council approved rate adjustments that will be paid for waste pickup services as part of the recent…
Arnold Rim Trail Improvements Proposed, Grant Money Eyed
There was a standing room only crowd, with 77 residents on hand, at a recent meeting in support of planned…
Old Priest Grade Closure Today
A reminder that Old Priest Grade in southern Tuolumne County will be closed for much of today due to needed…
Mother Lode State Senator Weighs In On Cannery Closing
Marie Alvarado-Gil criticizes the Del Monte Cannery closure as the latest victim of California’s Democrat-driven business exodus.
Local Olympian Downhill Skier Cashman Turning Heads In World Cup
The Sonora-born and Strawberry native had her best result in Super-G this past weekend.
Visit Tuolumne County Selects 10 “Sweet Spots”
To entice visitors to explore local small businesses as Valentines Day is approaching…
Update: Structure Fire Reported In Ponderosa Hills
CAL Fire reports that when fire crews reached the home, they could find no sign of a fire
Local Food Banks Receiving Money From PG&E
PG&E recently announced that $1 million will be donated to food banks across Northern and Central California, and some of the money will be dispersed locally.
Cedar Ridge Prescribed Burning On Standby As Officials Monitor Conditions
We reported earlier that planned burning could begin as soon as today in the Stanislaus National Forest, near Cedar Ridge.
Injuries Occur During House Fire In Mariposa
Four people were transported away to treat minor injuries following a house fire in Mariposa County.
Democrats: The Oppressive Nature Of The Trump-Republican Economy
House Democratic Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries recently held a press conference.
Road Work In The Mother Lode
There are a few areas on local highways where work will impact travel
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State News
In their words: Trump’s threats over Greenland draw warnings and profanities at global forum
European leaders and California Gov. Gavin Newsom have expressed strong concerns at the World Economic Forum over the Greenland crisis…
US News
Supreme Court seems inclined to keep Lisa Cook on Fed board despite Trump attempt to fire her
The Supreme Court seems inclined to keep Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook in her job. The justices are casting doubt…
The Latest: Trump says a Greenland deal ‘framework’ is reached and cancels tariff threat
U.S. President Donald Trump has decided to drop his threat of imposing tariffs on several European countries. He announced a…
Trump cancels tariff threat over Greenland, says NATO agreed to ‘framework’ of future Arctic deal
President Donald Trump has announced he is canceling a planned tariff on U.S. allies in Europe over Greenland. This decision…
World News
Russia watches US-European tensions over Greenland with some glee, gloating and wariness
As tensions simmered between the United States and Europe over President Donald Trump’s push to acquire Greenland, Russian officials, state-backed…
Indonesian handprints are the oldest cave art found yet
Handprints on the walls of Indonesian caves may be the oldest rock art studied so far, dating back at least…
Trump’s Board of Peace is dividing countries in Europe and the Middle East
Divisions have emerged over U.S. President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace as its ambitions have grown beyond Gaza. Some Western…
Entertainment News
Everything you need to know about the 2026 Sundance Film Festival
PARK CITY, Utah (AP) — The 42nd Sundance Film Festival kicks off this week in Park City, Utah. It will…
Taylor Swift, Kenny Loggins, members of Kiss and more get into Songwriters Hall of Fame
New York (AP) — Taylor Swift, Kiss’ Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley, Christopher “Tricky” Stewart, Alanis Morissette and Kenny Loggins…
What to know about the 2026 Grammys, where Kendrick Lamar, Bad Bunny and Lady Gaga go head-to-head
The 2026 Grammy Awards will take place Feb. 1 at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. This year marks a…
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Calaveras Big Trees State Park | 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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Crystal Falls | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm
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42nd Community Christmas Eve Day
Manzanita Building, Motherlode Fairgrounds | 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Christmas Eve Service
Sonora United Methodist Church, Sonora CA | 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
St. Matthew Lutheran Christmas Eve Service
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Community Christmas day dinner
Manzanita Building, Motherlode Fairgrounds | 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Murphys Friends Free Christmas Dinner
Native Sons Hall | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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Community Christmas day dinner
Manzanita Building, Motherlode Fairgrounds | 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Murphys Friends Free Christmas Dinner
Native Sons Hall | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Mind Over Matter
Tuolumne County Enrichment Center | 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
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Mother Lode MLK Jr. Celebration
Two Orphaned Black Bears Return Home To Calaveras County
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Man Late For Work Arrived Even Later After Pulled Over For Erratic Driving
East Sonora Police Chase Ends In Fatal Crash
Local Business Vandalized In Sonora
Old Priest Grade Closure Today
Road Work In The Mother Lode
Old Priest Grade To Close One Day Next Week
Initiative Makes Cheaper-Cost Insulin Pens Available
State Warns About Spike In Hospitalizations From ‘Death Cap’ Mushrooms
Grant Supports Calaveras County's Injury Prevention Program


