Astronomers believe they’ve detected an atmosphere around a tiny, icy world beyond Pluto
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A new study suggests that a tiny, icy world beyond Pluto harbors a thin, delicate…
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NASA’s Artemis II moonship returns home to its launch site after historic voyage
The spacecraft that flew four astronauts around the moon is back where its record-breaking journey began. NASA’s Artemis II capsule…
Uber moves toward becoming an ‘everything app’ with hotel bookings powered by Expedia
Uber is expanding into a different side of the travel business. The ride-hailing and delivery company said on Wednesday that…
Archaeologists at Pompeii use AI to reconstruct the face of a man killed in the volcano’s eruption
ROME (AP) — Archaeologists and researchers at the ancient Roman site of Pompeii have used artificial intelligence for the first…
Microsoft cuts OpenAI revenue share in a fresh step to loosen their AI alliance
Microsoft said Monday it will no longer pay a share of its revenue to ChatGPT maker OpenAI, the latest move…
The wide-brimmed Sombrero galaxy is revealed in all its splendor by a telescope in Chile
The Sombrero galaxy and its glowing halo of stars have never looked this good. The latest photo of the popular…
Q&A: Apollo astronaut Schmitt talks about getting back to the moon and life in the universe
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — It was 1972 and Apollo astronauts Harrison “Jack” Schmitt and Eugene Cernan had just stepped onto…
Scientists trace latest interstellar comet’s home to a cold, isolated corner of the Milky Way
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — The comet that rambled past us from another star last year likely originated in a…
Artemis II’s record-breaking journey around the moon ends with dramatic splashdown
The first astronauts to visit the moon in more than a half-century are home. Artemis II’s crew of four emerged…
Artemis II astronauts describe their lunar voyage as surreal and profound ahead of Earth return
The Artemis II astronauts are tidying up their lunar cruiser for Friday’s “fireball” return to Earth. They’re also reflecting on…
Artemis II astronauts follow Apollo tradition of naming lunar features after loved ones
HOUSTON (AP) — Lunar love knows no bounds. Now hurtling home from the moon, the Artemis II astronauts took a…
Travelers will face limits on how many chargers they can carry as airlines try to reduce fire risks
Travelers will soon face restrictions on how many portable chargers they can carry on a flight as airlines continue to…
Artemis II astronauts make long-distance call to the space station as they head home from the moon
The Artemis II astronauts are chatting it up with their friends aboard the International Space Station. Still aglow from their…
Deere & Co agrees to pay $99 million to settle ‘right to repair’ lawsuit
NEW YORK (AP) — Deere & Co. has agreed to pay $99 million as part of a settlement that would…
Artemis II astronauts channel Apollo 8 with a striking Earthset photo
HOUSTON (AP) — The Artemis II astronauts are now forever intertwined with Apollo 8. A day after the historic lunar…
Samsung is discontinuing its texting app, tells impacted users to switch to Google Messages
Samsung is saying goodbye its namesake texting app, at least for United States customers. According to an end of service…
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First Weekend In May Events
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Events
Community-Wide Open House & Cinco De Mayo Luncheon
Sonora Senior Center | 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Cinco de Maya at San Andreas VFW Post
VFW Post 2600 | 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Sonora Senior Center | 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Cinco de Maya at San Andreas VFW Post
VFW Post 2600 | 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
League of Women Voters Candidate Forum District 5 Calaveras Co.
Valley Springs Veterans Hall | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Valley Springs Veterans Hall | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Junior Frog Jump
Utica Park | 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Motherlode Round-Up Parade
Downtown Sonora | 10:00 am
Murphys Mutt March and Dog Show
Murphys Community Park | 10:30 am
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Utica Park | 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Motherlode Round-Up Parade
Downtown Sonora | 10:00 am
Murphys Mutt March and Dog Show
Murphys Community Park | 10:30 am