Local News
Toyon Middle School student advances to state competition.
CHP Provides Winter Weather Driving Tips
CHP urges slower speeds, increased following distance, and emergency supplies.
Update: Tuesday Power Outages And Traffic Impacts
There are some new power outages scattered around the Mother Lode.
Update: Event Cancellations Due To Increasing Stormy Weather Anticipated
Some events planned for this week are being cancelled due to the storm warnings, and potential for low elevation snow.
Yosemite Provides Warnings For Those Entering The Park
It will be a challenge to get into and around Yosemite National Park over the coming days due to the…
Update: Tuolumne County Government Offices, Some Schools, Closed Tuesday
The weather is causing delays and cancellations.
Update: Mother Lode Winter Storm Warning Effective Through Thursday Night
The Winter Storm Warning that has been issued for the Mother Lode, the Sierra Nevada and Mariposa County has been extended until 10 PM Thursday.
Jeffries: GOP Has Zero Interest In Getting ICE Under Control
House Democratic Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke recently at a press availability.
Update: Tuolumne County To Vote On Boosting County Counsel Salary
The county leaders are having a tough time filling the open position.
Tourism Presentation, Fire Engineer Swearing-In, On Sonora Council Agenda
The Sonora City Council typically meets on Mondays, but it will be on Tuesday this week due to the President’s Day holiday.
Update: High Country Spinouts During Snowy Conditions
There are multiple incidents of cars spinning out on Highway 108 in the higher elevations.
Update: Power Outage Impacts Dorrington Area
The estimated restoration time has been delayed for the 3,548 PG&E customers without power in Calaveras County.
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State News
Rescuers race to save 6 skiers trapped by California avalanche that’s left 10 more missing
Authorities say six backcountry skiers are alive and 10 others are missing after an avalanche in Northern California that occurred…
US News
Key quotes from the Rev. Jesse Jackson that define his politics and legacy
The Rev. Jesse Jackson, who died Tuesday at the age of 84, was known not just as a tireless advocate…
New Orleans celebrates Mardi Gras, the indulgent conclusion of Carnival season
As the sun rose in New Orleans, rows of parade-goers already lined the street. People set up chairs, coolers, grills…
Mark Zuckerberg set to testify in watershed social media trial
Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Meta, will testify during a landmark social media trial in Los Angeles. The plaintiff, a…
World News
Australia blocks an alleged Islamic State-linked citizen from returning from Syria
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Australia’s government on Wednesday banned an Australian with alleged ties to the Islamic State group from…
Nigeria and Kenya lead Africa’s push for electric vans assembled from Chinese EV kits
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — E-mobility companies in Africa are beginning to assemble electric vans and taxis locally, using Chinese-made kits…
South Africa wins the toss, sends UAE into bat at cricket’s T20 World Cup
NEW DELHI (AP) — South Africa won the toss Wednesday and sent United Arab Emirates in to bat in their…
Entertainment News
Madonna sends good luck message to American figure skater Amber Glenn before Olympic short program
MILAN (AP) — It wasn’t exactly a prayer that Madonna answered for American figure skater Amber Glenn. More like a…
Oscar-nominated co-writer of ‘It Was Just an Accident’ released from Iranian prison
Mehdi Mahmoudian, the Oscar-nominated cowriter of “It Was Just an Accident,” has been released from an Iranian prison 17 days…
Warner Bros reopens takeover talks with Paramount after receiving a waiver from Netflix
Warner Bros. Discovery is briefly reopening takeover talks with Skydance-owned Paramount to hear the company’s “best and final” offer, while…
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Tuolumne County Youth Centers
Jamestown Youth Center | 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Columbia College Men's Basketball Game
Columbia College Oak Pavilion | 6:00 pm
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Tuolumne County Youth Centers
Jamestown Youth Center | 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Columbia College Men's Basketball Game
Columbia College Oak Pavilion | 6:00 pm
Community Disaster Preparedness Trainings
Jamestown Location | 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Ash Wednesday Taize service
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Ash Wednesday Taize service
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Dementia Caregiver Support Group
Willow Springs Cubhouse | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Calaveras Master Gardeners Open Garden Gate
Calaveras Master Gardeners Demonstration Garden | 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
2026 Job Fair Hetch Hetchy Water & Power
Hetch Hetchy Administration Building | 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Willow Springs Cubhouse | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Calaveras Master Gardeners Open Garden Gate
Calaveras Master Gardeners Demonstration Garden | 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
2026 Job Fair Hetch Hetchy Water & Power
Hetch Hetchy Administration Building | 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Blood Drive
Tuolumne Me-Wuk Indian Health Center Administration Building | 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Ski with a Ranger
Dodge Ridge Mountain Resort | 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Disney's Mary Poppins, The Broadway Musical
Bret Harte High School Theater | 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Tuolumne Me-Wuk Indian Health Center Administration Building | 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Ski with a Ranger
Dodge Ridge Mountain Resort | 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Disney's Mary Poppins, The Broadway Musical
Bret Harte High School Theater | 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm
YLGI Pancake Breakfast!
Applebee's Grill & Bar | 8:00 am - 10:00 am
Annual Seed Share
Saint Matthews Lutheren Church | 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Don Pedro/Moccasin Point Fundraiser for Special Olympics
Moccasin Point Campground | 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
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Sonora Elementary Superintendent’s Contract Terminated
New Superintendent Picked For Calaveras Unified School District
Mariposa Authorities Warning Of Kidnapping Scam
Vehicle Equipment Violations Result In Sonora Man’s Arrest
Groveland Man Arrested After Found With Unique Gun
Mother Lode Congressman’s Bill Social Security Fraud Act Headed To House Floor
Yosemite Provides Warnings For Those Entering The Park
Update: High Country Spinouts During Snowy Conditions
Parking Reached Capacity During First Horsetail Fall Weekend
Flu, RSV and COVID-19 Update
A Dirty Habit Exposed, But A Cleanup Success
Mother Lode Lawmakers Blast New Law Granting Millions To Planned Parenthood


