Local News
Investigators report he was last seen in Calaveras County and other information suggests he was in Tuolumne County as well…
Focusing On Issues Facing The Younger Generation
This weekend’s Mother Lode Views will feature a panel of four graduating high school seniors.
Plan For Traffic Delays Next Week On Shaws Flat Road
Vegetation management work is planned along Shaws Flat Road in the City of Sonora this coming Monday, June 8, through…
TCSO Deputy’s Quick Action Saves Structures From Fire
A routine call for service turned into a race against time this week when a Tuolumne County sheriff’s deputy spotted…
The Gap Widens In The District 3 Tuolumne County Supervisor Race
The incumbent is racking up more votes in the latest ballot count.
Forest Burning Creating Smoke Plume Seen On Highway 108
Burning began this morning on the Sugar Pine Ranger District off Crabtree Road, producing smoky skies.
Baseball Bat Lands Sonora Man Behind Bars
Police report he used it in a fight in downtown Sonora last night.
First Weekend Of June Events
There are several events planned for the first weekend in June in the Mother Lode.
Split Vote Narrowly Approves Removing Two Sonora Crosswalks
Aiming to improve public safety, the Sonora City Council voted 3-2 to remove two crosswalks along South Washington Street.
$249,000 Transportation Grant To Plan Improvements Around Standard Sports Facilities
A plan will be developed to improve access, connectivity, and safety around Standard Park and the neighboring Foundation Sports Park.
Mobile Home Being Towed Overturns In Calaveras County
There is a crash that is blocking Rocky Road near Old Gulch Road, east of San Andreas.
No Injuries From Crash Into Wells Fargo Bank
There was a lot of activity in the Junction Shopping Center in Sonora earlier this week after an SUV crashed into the Wells Fargo Bank building.
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State News
Anthropic urges industry coordination to allow for a ‘pause’ in AI development if risks grow
Anthropic is proposing that top AI companies coordinate a way to pause the development of advanced AI systems if they…
US News
Virginia man gets life in prison for double murder scheme in affair with Brazilian au pair
A Virginia man who was having an affair with the family’s Brazilian au pair has been sentenced to life in…
Limited interest in latest oil and gas lease sale for Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Two corporations bid on a handful of leases during the latest oil and gas lease sale…
Operator of S&P 500 decides against fast-tracking ‘MegaCap’ IPOs into its stock indexes
The operator of the S&P 500 says it has decided not to change its guidelines for when very large “MegaCap”…
World News
Stocks slump as Big Tech sinks and a strong May jobs report boosts odds for higher interest rates
The U.S. stock market had its worst day since October as a sell-off in big technology companies weighed down the…
A Ukrainian maritime drone explodes at a Romanian Black Sea port. No injuries reported.
CONSTANTA, Romania (AP) — A Ukrainian maritime drone that was being used in the country’s war against Russia exploded Friday…
Montenegro is ‘within reach’ of joining the EU by 2028, von der Leyen says after Balkans summit
TIVAT, Montenegro (AP) — Montenegro is on track to become a member of the European Union by 2028, the bloc’s…
Entertainment News
Actor Anthony Head, known for ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer,’ has died at 72
Actor Anthony Head, known for his roles in “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” and “Ted Lasso,” has died at 72. His…
LAPD arrest girlfriend’s son in stabbing death of actor James Handy
Actor James Handy has been stabbed to death, and police have arrested the son of his girlfriend in the killing.…
Taylor Swift’s ‘Toy Story 5’ song is a return to pop country
NEW YORK (AP) — Taylor Swift’s new song for the Disney and Pixar’s forthcoming “Toy Story 5” film is here.…
Events
Rummage to the Rescue Sale
Humane Society of Tuolumne County | 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
First Fridays Music
Murphys Community Park | 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Humane Society of Tuolumne County | 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
First Fridays Music
Murphys Community Park | 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
California Invasive Species Action Week
CDFW Central Region (Region 4) | All Day
Sonora 2026 Certified Farmers’ Market
Sonora Farmers Market | 7:30 am - 11:30 am
Estate Sale
Cole Estate | 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
CDFW Central Region (Region 4) | All Day
Sonora 2026 Certified Farmers’ Market
Sonora Farmers Market | 7:30 am - 11:30 am
Estate Sale
Cole Estate | 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
American Legion Breakfast
Tuolumne Country Veterans Hall | 8:00 am - 11:00 am
Corpus Christi Procession
St. Patrick's Church | 10:30 am - 12:15 pm
California Invasive Species Action Week
CDFW Central Region (Region 4) | All Day
Tuolumne Country Veterans Hall | 8:00 am - 11:00 am
Corpus Christi Procession
St. Patrick's Church | 10:30 am - 12:15 pm
California Invasive Species Action Week
CDFW Central Region (Region 4) | All Day
Dinner at San Andreas VFW Post 2600
VFW Post 2600 | 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Livestock-Predator Workshop
Jackson Civic Center | 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
California Invasive Species Action Week
CDFW Central Region (Region 4) | All Day
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VFW Post 2600 | 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Livestock-Predator Workshop
Jackson Civic Center | 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
California Invasive Species Action Week
CDFW Central Region (Region 4) | All Day























Carrillo Appointed Tuolumne County Superior Court Judge
Lake Tulloch Drowning Victim Identified
Bret Harte High School Names 2026 Athletic Hall Of Fame Class

Update: Second Time Seeking Missing/Runaway Juvenile
Roommates' Argument Turns Physical
Plan For Traffic Delays Next Week On Shaws Flat Road
Mobile Home Being Towed Overturns In Calaveras County
No Injuries From Crash Into Wells Fargo Bank
Surgeries Paused At Adventist Health Sonora Following Water line Break
MACT Health Announces New Executive Director
No Decision Yet On Sonora Tobacco Ordinance


