https://mymotherlode.com The Mother Lode's Local News, Sports, Weather, Movies, Classifieds, Yellow Pages, Real Estate Thu, 09 Apr 2026 16:24:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.2 https://mymotherlode.com/news/local/10720889/caltrans-hosting-meeting-about-next-phase-of-wagon-trail-project.html Thu, 09 Apr 2026 15:50:28 +0000 B.J. Hansen https://mymotherlode.com/?p=10720889 Plans for a meeting were announced late yesterday by Caltrans about the next phase of the Wagon Trail Realignment Project between Angels Camp and Copperopolis. ]]> https://mymotherlode.com/news/local/10720707/congressman-mcclintock-attends-business-roundtable-in-tuolumne.html Thu, 09 Apr 2026 14:40:04 +0000 B.J. Hansen https://mymotherlode.com/?p=10720707 Republican Congressman Tom McClintock met with around 60 business leaders in Tuolumne on Wednesday afternoon at the Black Oak Casino Resort. ]]> https://mymotherlode.com/news/local/10720392/weekend-winter-storm-watch-for-the-sierra-nevada.html Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:52:25 +0000 Mark Truppner https://mymotherlode.com/?p=10720392 The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch for the western slope of the northern Sierra Nevada above 4,500 feet, as well as Yosemite National Park above the Valley floor. This is effective from Friday afternoon/evening until Sunday evening. ]]> https://mymotherlode.com/news/local/10719041/vehicle-crashes-into-power-pole-in-jamestown.html Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:16:47 +0000 Tracey Petersen https://mymotherlode.com/?p=10719041 The evening collision resulted in the driver having to be freed from the wreckage. ]]> https://mymotherlode.com/news/local/10718964/mowing-sparks-roadside-hwy-12-fire.html Wed, 08 Apr 2026 23:35:45 +0000 Tracey Petersen https://mymotherlode.com/?p=10718964 CAL Fire reports it was a Caltrans crew working in the area that ignited the blaze. ]]> https://mymotherlode.com/news/local/10718761/caltrans-to-reopen-another-section-of-sonora-pass.html Wed, 08 Apr 2026 21:59:36 +0000 Tracey Petersen https://mymotherlode.com/?p=10718761 As crews continue to clear debris along Highway 108, they have reached the eastbound Kennedy Meadows gate. ]]> https://mymotherlode.com/news/local/10718215/district-three-tc-supervisor-forum-tonight.html Wed, 08 Apr 2026 20:05:18 +0000 B.J. Hansen https://mymotherlode.com/?p=10718215 The incumbent who is running for the District Three Tuolumne County Board of Supervisors position will take part in a candidate forum that will air at 6 pm tonight (Wednesday) on AM 1450 and FM 102.7 KVML ]]> https://mymotherlode.com/news/local/10717585/alvarado-gils-fair-plan-related-bill-passes-committee-hurdle.html Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:55:49 +0000 B.J. Hansen https://mymotherlode.com/?p=10717585 A bill authored by Mother Lode Republican Senator Marie Alvarado-Gil related to reforms to the California Fair Plan passed with bipartisan support in the Senate Natural Resources and Water Committee. ]]> https://mymotherlode.com/news/local/10717382/swiss-fire-at-50-containment-mop-up-ongoing.html Wed, 08 Apr 2026 14:13:40 +0000 B.J. Hansen https://mymotherlode.com/?p=10717382 CAL Fire has provided an update on the Swiss Fire that ignited on Tuesday evening. ]]> https://mymotherlode.com/news/local/10715653/fire-in-mountain-ranch-2.html Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:49:52 +0000 Tracey Petersen https://mymotherlode.com/?p=10715653 Ground and air resources have stopped the forward spread of a vegetation fire along Swiss Ranch Road in Calaveras County. ]]> https://mymotherlode.com/news/local/10715408/chp-releases-new-details-on-hwy-108-rollover-crash.html Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:02:19 +0000 Tracey Petersen https://mymotherlode.com/?p=10715408 Two were flown from the scene near Tulloch Road. ]]> https://mymotherlode.com/news/local/10715163/marijuana-products-sold-at-sutter-creek-store-put-owner-in-handcuffs.html Tue, 07 Apr 2026 22:36:45 +0000 Tracey Petersen https://mymotherlode.com/?p=10715163 The Amador County Sheriff's Office reports that public complaints kicked off an investigation with some callers charging that the store sold those products to minors. ]]> https://mymotherlode.com/news/local/10714876/yosemite-april-snow-surveys-mixed-bag.html Tue, 07 Apr 2026 21:39:10 +0000 Tracey Petersen https://mymotherlode.com/?p=10714876 Park winter rangers report a loss of roughly half of the seasonal snowpack due to the unprecedented hot and dry March. ]]> https://mymotherlode.com/news/local/10714470/ml-roundup-preparations-road-improvement-items-approved-by-sonora-council.html Tue, 07 Apr 2026 18:57:44 +0000 B.J. Hansen https://mymotherlode.com/?p=10714470 The Sonora City Council approved various items at its meeting Monday evening, all with 4-0 votes. ]]> https://mymotherlode.com/news/local/10714155/road-in-arnold-will-be-closed-one-day-next-week-for-tree-work.html Tue, 07 Apr 2026 17:00:11 +0000 B.J. Hansen https://mymotherlode.com/?p=10714155 The Calaveras County Public Works Department is giving an early heads up to travelers that there will be tree work that requires the closure of a road in Arnold. ]]> https://mymotherlode.com/news/local/10713560/hear-from-the-candidates-for-tuolumne-county-superintendent-of-schools.html Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:50:58 +0000 B.J. Hansen https://mymotherlode.com/?p=10713560 Tonight is a chance to learn more about where the incumbent and challenger stand on issues facing local education. ]]> https://mymotherlode.com/news/local/10713420/jeffries-pam-bondi-was-the-most-corrupt-attorney-general-in-modern-history.html Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:00:31 +0000 Mark Truppner https://mymotherlode.com/?p=10713420 House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries issued a statement regarding former Attorney General Pam Bondi. ]]> https://mymotherlode.com/news/local/10601987/enter-the-mymotherlode-vista-contest.html Tue, 07 Apr 2026 00:10:08 +0000 Sabrina Biehl https://mymotherlode.com/?p=10601987 Some beautiful Mother Lode vistas that have been entered in our contest so far... ]]> https://mymotherlode.com/news/local/10711831/love-tuolumne-county-to-host-countywide-volunteer-weekend-april-25-26.html Mon, 06 Apr 2026 23:32:56 +0000 Nic Peterson https://mymotherlode.com/?p=10711831 Organizers seek hundreds of volunteers for service projects across the county. ]]> https://mymotherlode.com/news/local/10711243/calaveras-county-warns-of-rideshare-courier-scam-targeting-elderly.html Mon, 06 Apr 2026 22:30:23 +0000 Nic Peterson https://mymotherlode.com/?p=10711243 Authorities say scammers pose as officials and use rideshare drivers to collect cash from victims. ]]> https://mymotherlode.com/news/local/10711089/tc-supervisors-to-hear-about-woman-of-the-year-discuss-ambulance-ordinance-changes.html Mon, 06 Apr 2026 19:01:49 +0000 B.J. Hansen https://mymotherlode.com/?p=10711089 The Tuolumne County Board of Supervisors will hold its first meeting of April. ]]> https://mymotherlode.com/news/local/10710620/sonora-leaders-to-discuss-park-project-roundup-preparations-cuesta-heights.html Mon, 06 Apr 2026 15:20:33 +0000 B.J. Hansen https://mymotherlode.com/?p=10710620 The Sonora City Council will have the first meeting of April later today at 5 pm. ]]> https://mymotherlode.com/news/local/10710557/caltrans-work-planned-on-area-highways.html Mon, 06 Apr 2026 14:56:49 +0000 B.J. Hansen https://mymotherlode.com/?p=10710557 Traffic delays are planned in various areas of the Mother Lode this week, according to Caltrans. ]]> https://mymotherlode.com/news/local/10708212/trump-operation-epic-fury.html Mon, 06 Apr 2026 13:00:52 +0000 Mark Truppner https://mymotherlode.com/?p=10708212 President Donald J. Trump provided an update on Operation Epic Fury. ]]> https://mymotherlode.com/news/local/10709192/the-low-maintenance-flower-field-grow-more-work-less.html Mon, 06 Apr 2026 00:24:27 +0000 Master Gardeners of Tuolumne County https://mymotherlode.com/?p=10709192 Summertime brings to mind vibrant sunflowers, colorful zinnias, and delicate love in a mist gently blowing in the breeze... ]]> https://mymotherlode.com/news/local/10706189/rockets-take-on-the-warriors-seek-6th-straight-victory-2.html Sun, 05 Apr 2026 13:30:22 +0000 AP News https://mymotherlode.com/?p=10706189 Houston will try to continue its five-game win streak with a victory against Golden State. ]]> https://mymotherlode.com/news/local/10673464/mother-lode-fair-contests.html Sun, 05 Apr 2026 12:02:33 +0000 Sabrina Biehl https://mymotherlode.com/?p=10673464 Still Exhibits have opened to all those interested in entering items to be featured... ]]> https://mymotherlode.com/news/local/10706126/welfare-check-lands-sonora-man-in-handcuffs.html Sat, 04 Apr 2026 21:30:57 +0000 Tracey Petersen https://mymotherlode.com/?p=10706126 Detectives report the man was found inside a home that he did not live in. ]]> https://mymotherlode.com/news/local/10705874/calaveras-county-wants-feedback-on-its-2026-hazard-mitigation-plan.html Sat, 04 Apr 2026 19:20:36 +0000 Tracey Petersen https://mymotherlode.com/?p=10705874 Leaders are asking the public to fill out a survey to hear directly from the people who live and work in the county regarding protection against disasters. ]]> https://mymotherlode.com/news/local/10705699/a-major-mail-theft-fraud-bust-in-amador-county.html Sat, 04 Apr 2026 17:05:10 +0000 Tracey Petersen https://mymotherlode.com/?p=10705699 Investigators relayed that six people were arrested after a traffic stop and search uncovered stolen debit cards, credit cards, IDs, and even postal master keys. ]]> https://mymotherlode.com/news/local/10705524/help-with-defensible-space-work-in-the-mother-lode.html Sat, 04 Apr 2026 14:45:57 +0000 Tracey Petersen https://mymotherlode.com/?p=10705524 The Area 12 Agency On Aging wants residents to know they can get assistance with clearing yard debris. ]]> https://mymotherlode.com/news/local/10704166/la-grange-woman-arrested-for-elder-abuse.html Fri, 03 Apr 2026 23:38:34 +0000 Tracey Petersen https://mymotherlode.com/?p=10704166 Deputies reported that the suspect allegedly hit an elderly man during an argument. ]]> https://mymotherlode.com/news/local/10703802/t-c-fire-dept-considering-charging-user-fees.html Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:56:37 +0000 Tracey Petersen https://mymotherlode.com/?p=10703802 Before making such a move, the department wants to hear from the public regarding the service fees, residents' costs, and when or if they should be implemented. ]]> https://mymotherlode.com/news/local/10703627/tangipa-to-talk-about-fire-legislation-water-affordability-package-local-football.html Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:11:14 +0000 B.J. Hansen https://mymotherlode.com/?p=10703627 This weekend’s Mother Lode Views will feature California Republican Assemblyman David Tangipa. ]]> https://mymotherlode.com/news/local/10703543/community-leader-green-on-why-he-entered-district-two-supervisor-race.html Fri, 03 Apr 2026 19:59:12 +0000 B.J. Hansen https://mymotherlode.com/?p=10703543 Steve Green, who is 63, has been a Tuolumne County resident for 39 years. ]]> https://mymotherlode.com/news/local/10703494/local-veteran-brooks-details-district-two-supervisor-run.html Fri, 03 Apr 2026 19:40:31 +0000 B.J. Hansen https://mymotherlode.com/?p=10703494 Whether it be monitoring emergency scanners, or attending meetings, Mark Brooks has been keeping an eye on community happenings over the past several years. ]]> https://mymotherlode.com/news/local/10703347/behavioral-health-manager-tamayo-running-for-district-2-supervisor.html Fri, 03 Apr 2026 19:00:30 +0000 B.J. Hansen https://mymotherlode.com/?p=10703347 Rayanne Tamayo, a Behavioral Health Manager, is sharing details about her candidacy for District Two Supervisor. ]]> https://mymotherlode.com/news/local/10703319/twain-harte-superintendent-details-tc-superintendent-of-schools-bid.html Fri, 03 Apr 2026 18:57:49 +0000 B.J. Hansen https://mymotherlode.com/?p=10703319 The current Principal and Superintendent of the Twain Harte School is the lone challenger facing incumbent Zack Abernathy in the Tuolumne County Superintendent of Schools race. ]]> https://mymotherlode.com/news/local/10703256/power-outage-in-mariposa.html Fri, 03 Apr 2026 18:26:22 +0000 Tracey Petersen https://mymotherlode.com/?p=10703256 Originally more than 250 PG&E customers in the Midpines area were impacted but that number has jumped to nearly 300 with another outage being reported. ]]> https://mymotherlode.com/news/local/10703095/temporary-closures-planned-for-sonora-downtown-public-restrooms.html Fri, 03 Apr 2026 17:38:37 +0000 B.J. Hansen https://mymotherlode.com/?p=10703095 The City of Sonora will make some improvements to its public ahead of the Farmers Market season, and it will require temporary closures of the facilities. ]]> https://mymotherlode.com/news/local/10702500/yosemite-starts-offering-digital-passes-to-speed-up-entry.html Fri, 03 Apr 2026 13:45:21 +0000 B.J. Hansen https://mymotherlode.com/?p=10702500 In an effort to allow vehicles through the gate more quickly, Yosemite National Park has debuted a new way to purchase an entry pass. ]]> https://mymotherlode.com/news/local/10700981/2nd-year-of-t-c-dui-prosecution-unit-statistics-out.html Thu, 02 Apr 2026 23:40:34 +0000 Tracey Petersen https://mymotherlode.com/?p=10700981 While the conviction numbers appear to be down from last year, the D.A.'s office notes looks can be deceiving. ]]> https://mymotherlode.com/news/local/10700631/snow-dragons-come-from-behind-to-take-clover-cup-championship.html Thu, 02 Apr 2026 21:46:52 +0000 Tracey Petersen https://mymotherlode.com/?p=10700631 Down three goals to nothing early in the game, the Ebbetts Pass girls soccer team rallied, pulling out a nail-biter win. ]]> https://mymotherlode.com/news/local/10700113/easter-weekend-events-planned-around-mother-lode.html Thu, 02 Apr 2026 18:59:31 +0000 B.J. Hansen https://mymotherlode.com/?p=10700113 The upcoming weekend will feature various types of events, ranging from Easter Celebrations, to train rides, and a special rodeo. ]]> https://mymotherlode.com/news/local/10699469/multi-agency-active-shooter-training-held-in-calaveras-county.html Thu, 02 Apr 2026 16:10:58 +0000 B.J. Hansen https://mymotherlode.com/?p=10699469 Avery Middle School was the site of an active-shooter training exercise this week. ]]> https://mymotherlode.com/news/local/10699007/bleak-sierra-snowpack-reading-following-heat-wave.html Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:36:08 +0000 B.J. Hansen https://mymotherlode.com/?p=10699007 The California Department of Water Resources conducted its critical April 1st manual snowpack survey at Phillips Station near Lake Tahoe on Wednesday. ]]> https://mymotherlode.com/news/local/10697411/sonora-woman-with-three-prior-duis-arrested-again.html Wed, 01 Apr 2026 23:47:39 +0000 Tracey Petersen https://mymotherlode.com/?p=10697411 According to the police report, when they stopped her this time, she was in the parking lot of a local liquor store. ]]> https://mymotherlode.com/news/local/10697019/two-wheeled-race-to-slow-traffic-in-calaveras-county.html Wed, 01 Apr 2026 22:29:55 +0000 Tracey Petersen https://mymotherlode.com/?p=10697019 This weekend is the 49th annual Copperopolis road race 2026 and motorists may want to find an alternative route or pull over and join the fun. ]]> https://mymotherlode.com/news/local/10696648/philanthropic-partner-grants-millions-to-support-yosemite.html Wed, 01 Apr 2026 21:05:19 +0000 Tracey Petersen https://mymotherlode.com/?p=10696648 The funds, targeted in 2026, will go towards 60 grants funding science, restoration, cultural, and visitor-focused works. ]]> https://mymotherlode.com/news/local/10696242/chp-release-details-on-hwy-49-tuttletown-crash.html Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:49:07 +0000 Tracey Petersen https://mymotherlode.com/?p=10696242 Three vehicles were involved in the rollover collision that stalled traffic for a couple of hours last week. ]]> https://mymotherlode.com/news/local/10696158/thanks-to-community-support-calaveras-sheriffs-office-debuts-new-k-9-chiro.html Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:19:37 +0000 B.J. Hansen https://mymotherlode.com/?p=10696158 There is a new, four-legged force for justice patrolling the foothills of Calaveras County. ]]> https://mymotherlode.com/news/local/10695682/leos-law-would-mandate-fentanyl-testing-in-child-welfare-cases.html Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:20:06 +0000 B.J. Hansen https://mymotherlode.com/?p=10695682 Inspired by a tragic loss that impacted the Amador County community of Jackson, State Senator Marie Alvarado-Gil has introduced SB 1234, known as "Leo’s Law." ]]> https://mymotherlode.com/news/local/10695360/early-morning-crash-on-highway-4.html Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:24:27 +0000 B.J. Hansen https://mymotherlode.com/?p=10695360 A vehicle has crashed and traveled approximately 150 feet off Highway 4 between Angels Camp and Copperopolis. ]]> https://mymotherlode.com/news/local/10695199/winter-weather-advisory-for-the-mountains-above-6000-feet.html Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:25:09 +0000 Mark Truppner https://mymotherlode.com/?p=10695199 The Winter Weather Advisory that has been issued for the western slope of the northern Sierra Nevada above 6,000 feet and Yosemite National Park (above the Valley floor), will expire at 8 AM this morning (Thursday). ]]> https://mymotherlode.com/news/local/10693575/mother-lode-congressman-on-dhs-funding.html Wed, 01 Apr 2026 01:04:22 +0000 Tracey Petersen https://mymotherlode.com/?p=10693575 Congressman Tom McClintock argues for more money, stating, “If we have no immigration laws, we have no border.” ]]> https://mymotherlode.com/news/local/10693330/storm-repairs-to-temporarily-close-cottonwood-road-in-forest.html Tue, 31 Mar 2026 23:33:37 +0000 Tracey Petersen https://mymotherlode.com/?p=10693330 Stanislaus National Forest officials report that the roadway will be closed for more than a month and a half. ]]> https://mymotherlode.com/news/local/10693057/high-speed-motorcycle-chase-from-sonora-to-jamestown.html Tue, 31 Mar 2026 22:03:16 +0000 Tracey Petersen https://mymotherlode.com/?p=10693057 The CHP reports that the pursuit along Highway 108 hit speeds of over 100 mph. ]]> https://mymotherlode.com/news/local/10692518/cuesta-heights-housing-project-clears-hurdle-hoping-for-economic-improvements.html Tue, 31 Mar 2026 19:51:32 +0000 B.J. Hansen https://mymotherlode.com/?p=10692518 The Sonora City Council voted 5-0 to approve one of the required readings of an ordinance to extend the life of the Cuesta Heights planned subdivision map. ]]> https://mymotherlode.com/news/local/10692063/yosemite-clean-energy-secures-416000-catalyst-grant.html Tue, 31 Mar 2026 17:24:43 +0000 B.J. Hansen https://mymotherlode.com/?p=10692063 The funding, part of the statewide California Jobs First Initiative, will support the development of a cutting-edge biomass and timber inventory model. ]]> https://mymotherlode.com/news/local/10691475/law-enforcement-raid-in-tuolumne-leads-to-csam-and-firearms-arrests.html Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:46:02 +0000 B.J. Hansen https://mymotherlode.com/?p=10691475 An investigation into digital crimes escalated into a major law enforcement operation resulting in the arrest of four individuals on charges ranging from child exploitation to felony firearm possession. ]]> https://mymotherlode.com/news/local/10691174/jeffries-opposing-the-gop-bill-which-funds-ice-brutality.html Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:00:35 +0000 Mark Truppner https://mymotherlode.com/?p=10691174 House Democratic Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries recently spoke on the House Floor against House Republicans' DHS funding bill. ]]> https://mymotherlode.com/news/local/10691160/winter-weather-advisory-in-yosemite-national-park.html Tue, 31 Mar 2026 12:32:51 +0000 Mark Truppner https://mymotherlode.com/?p=10691160 The National Weather Service has issued a Winer Weather Advisory for Yosemite National Park, above the Valley floor, effective now until 5 AM Wednesday. ]]> https://mymotherlode.com/news/local/10689452/self-defense-bill-by-assembly-member-heath-flora-advances-with-bipartisan-support.html Mon, 30 Mar 2026 23:51:06 +0000 Nic Peterson https://mymotherlode.com/?p=10689452 Measure aimed at clarifying California law moves forward after committee narrows scope to civil liability. ]]> https://mymotherlode.com/news/local/10689137/hospice-of-amador-and-calaveras-reaffirms-ethical-care-amid-statewide-fraud-concerns.html Mon, 30 Mar 2026 22:30:59 +0000 Nic Peterson https://mymotherlode.com/?p=10689137 Local nonprofit responds to reports of hospice fraud in California while emphasizing transparency and patient-centered care. ]]> https://mymotherlode.com/news/local/10688920/local-candidate-forums-planned-ahead-of-upcoming-elections.html Mon, 30 Mar 2026 18:47:29 +0000 B.J. Hansen https://mymotherlode.com/?p=10688920 Central Sierra Broadcasting will host several candidate forums leading up to both the June Primary and November General elections. ]]> https://mymotherlode.com/news/local/10688472/sonora-council-will-vote-on-housing-subdivision-extension.html Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:20:54 +0000 B.J. Hansen https://mymotherlode.com/?p=10688472 The map for the proposed 46 lot subdivision near Shaws Flat was first approved in 2008 and city leaders will discuss a seven year extension. ]]> https://mymotherlode.com/news/local/10688318/crowds-gathered-at-no-kings-protests-around-mother-lode-over-weekend.html Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:01:08 +0000 B.J. Hansen https://mymotherlode.com/?p=10688318 Nationwide, and locally, No Kings protests were held in response to actions by President Donald Trump. ]]> https://mymotherlode.com/news/local/10686085/trump-world-autism-day-is-april-2nd.html Mon, 30 Mar 2026 13:00:36 +0000 Mark Truppner https://mymotherlode.com/?p=10686085 President Donald Trump issued a Proclamation regarding World Autism Day. ]]> https://mymotherlode.com/news/local/10683747/9-sickened-in-e-coli-outbreak-tied-to-a-california-companys-raw-milk-and-cheese-2.html Sun, 29 Mar 2026 16:30:34 +0000 AP News https://mymotherlode.com/?p=10683747 Health officials say nine people, including children, have been sickened in an expanding outbreak of E. coli food poisoning tied to raw milk and raw milk cheddar cheese. ]]> https://mymotherlode.com/news/local/10672253/oakdale-rodeo-queen-contestants-and-events.html Sun, 29 Mar 2026 14:35:44 +0000 Sabrina Biehl https://mymotherlode.com/?p=10672253 There are several events leading up to the Oakdale Rodeo which is planned for the second weekend in April. ]]> https://mymotherlode.com/news/local/3328489/last-week-of-march-road-projects.html Sun, 29 Mar 2026 14:34:35 +0000 Sabrina Biehl https://www.mymotherlode.com/?p=3328489 A few road projects are planned for the last days of March and the beginning of April. ]]> https://mymotherlode.com/news/local/10683733/injured-warriors-guard-stephen-curry-set-to-return-to-5-on-5-scrimmaging-in-the-coming-days-2.html Sun, 29 Mar 2026 13:30:29 +0000 AP News https://mymotherlode.com/?p=10683733 Stephen Curry missed his 24th straight game for the Golden State Warriors but is set to resume five-on-five scrimmaging in the coming days with hopes he might still return from a lingering right knee injury before the end of the regular season. ]]> https://mymotherlode.com/news/local/10664903/salvias-easy-plants-for-your-foothill-garden.html Sun, 29 Mar 2026 13:26:12 +0000 Master Gardeners of Tuolumne County https://mymotherlode.com/?p=10664903 You want your yard to look nice, even if you don’t have lots of time, lots of money or a green thumb... ]]> https://mymotherlode.com/news/local/10683705/sonora-man-arrested-after-refusing-to-leave-casino.html Sat, 28 Mar 2026 21:00:55 +0000 Tracey Petersen https://mymotherlode.com/?p=10683705 Deputies report the suspect had already been kicked off the Jamestown property for trespassing but returned. ]]> https://mymotherlode.com/news/local/10683544/raptors-nesting-season-brings-climbing-closures-in-yosemite.html Sat, 28 Mar 2026 18:09:31 +0000 Tracey Petersen https://mymotherlode.com/?p=10683544 Already underway this month and lasting through mid-July, more than a dozen areas are closed to the public to protect their critical nesting season. ]]> https://mymotherlode.com/news/local/10683376/power-outage-in-sonora-10.html Sat, 28 Mar 2026 16:14:49 +0000 Tracey Petersen https://mymotherlode.com/?p=10683376 PG&E reports nearly 600 customers lost power overnight near the Greenley Road area and the estimated restoration time has been push back to this evening. ]]> https://mymotherlode.com/news/local/10683299/groveland-man-handcuffed-for-drugs-and-firearm.html Sat, 28 Mar 2026 15:48:37 +0000 Tracey Petersen https://mymotherlode.com/?p=10683299 The suspect was pulled over for a code violation, but it was what was discovered in his vehicle that led to his arrest. ]]> https://mymotherlode.com/news/local/10683173/bear-valley-wraps-up-the-25-26-season.html Sat, 28 Mar 2026 14:32:10 +0000 Tracey Petersen https://mymotherlode.com/?p=10683173 This weekend is the last chance to hit the ski slopes in Alpine County. ]]> https://mymotherlode.com/news/local/10681283/arnold-business-wins-inaugural-biomass-business-competition.html Fri, 27 Mar 2026 23:21:57 +0000 Tracey Petersen https://mymotherlode.com/?p=10681283 Entrepreneurs pitched their ideas of converting forest biomass into usable products. ]]> https://mymotherlode.com/news/local/10680632/sonora-chp-alerts-public-to-scam.html Fri, 27 Mar 2026 20:51:28 +0000 Tracey Petersen https://mymotherlode.com/?p=10680632 The CHP reports that scammers are currently targeting the Mother Lode area. ]]> https://mymotherlode.com/news/local/10680275/senator-alvarado-gil-to-detail-wildfire-package.html Fri, 27 Mar 2026 18:41:55 +0000 B.J. Hansen https://mymotherlode.com/?p=10680275 California District Four Republican Senator Marie Alvarado-Gil recently introduced several bills related to issues like prevention, home-hardening tax credits, and the California Fair Plan. ]]> https://mymotherlode.com/news/local/10679715/tuolumne-county-referenced-among-those-losing-the-most-population.html Fri, 27 Mar 2026 16:25:41 +0000 B.J. Hansen https://mymotherlode.com/?p=10679715 The US Census Bureau released a nationwide report that lists Tuolumne County on one of its top 10 lists. ]]> https://mymotherlode.com/news/local/10679589/calaveras-county-launches-update-to-hazard-mitigation-plan.html Fri, 27 Mar 2026 15:26:04 +0000 B.J. Hansen https://mymotherlode.com/?p=10679589 Calaveras County officials have officially begun the process of updating the region’s Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP), a move designed to better protect residents and infrastructure from future natural disasters. ]]> https://mymotherlode.com/news/local/10679477/california-approves-new-farmworkers-day-replacing-cesar-chavez-day.html Fri, 27 Mar 2026 14:42:12 +0000 B.J. Hansen https://mymotherlode.com/?p=10679477 Taking action ahead of the upcoming March 31 holiday, the state of California has officially renamed Cesar Chavez Day to Farmworkers Day. ]]> https://mymotherlode.com/news/local/10677349/dry-weather-halts-prescribed-burning-in-forest.html Fri, 27 Mar 2026 00:33:41 +0000 Tracey Petersen https://mymotherlode.com/?p=10677349 However, forest officials noted that fuel reduction work still continues, just without fire. ]]> https://mymotherlode.com/news/local/10677104/investigation-and-raid-result-in-sizable-drug-bust.html Thu, 26 Mar 2026 23:22:26 +0000 Tracey Petersen https://mymotherlode.com/?p=10677104 Detectives relayed that a search of a Sonora residence uncovered a drug sales operation, ending in a Sonora man’s arrest. ]]> https://mymotherlode.com/news/local/10676551/caltrans-to-reopen-section-of-sonora-pass.html Thu, 26 Mar 2026 21:43:42 +0000 Tracey Petersen https://mymotherlode.com/?p=10676551 Caltrans announced that travelers will be allowed to go up to Eagle Meadows this weekend. ]]> https://mymotherlode.com/news/local/10668935/last-weekend-of-march-events-2.html Thu, 26 Mar 2026 20:54:10 +0000 Sabrina Biehl https://mymotherlode.com/?p=10668935 There are many events planed for the fourth weekend of March... ]]> https://mymotherlode.com/news/local/10675844/sonora-area-foundation-announces-100000-matching-challenge.html Thu, 26 Mar 2026 18:56:43 +0000 B.J. Hansen https://mymotherlode.com/?p=10675844 It is being called the "You Give>We Give campaign, and it will help local non-profits. ]]> We Give campaign, and it will help local non-profits. ]]> https://mymotherlode.com/news/local/10675228/rollover-crash-on-highway-108-near-tulloch-dam-road.html Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:20:33 +0000 B.J. Hansen https://mymotherlode.com/?p=10675228 The CHP reports that a vehicle went off Highway 108 and traveled down an embankment. ]]> https://mymotherlode.com/news/local/10675067/man-airlifted-after-falling-from-roof-in-calaveras-county.html Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:21:44 +0000 B.J. Hansen https://mymotherlode.com/?p=10675067 The Calaveras Consolidated Fire Department reports that a 75-year-old man was injured after falling from a roof on Wednesday in the Valley Springs – Rancho Calaveras area. ]]> https://mymotherlode.com/news/local/10674955/newsom-issues-final-warning-to-oakdale-others-over-lack-of-housing-element.html Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:01:51 +0000 B.J. Hansen https://mymotherlode.com/?p=10674955 The City of Oakdale is one of 15 California communities called out by Governor Gavin Newsom’s administration for failing to comply with state housing rules. ]]> https://mymotherlode.com/news/local/10674780/ward-fire-stopped-overnight-in-tuolumne-county.html Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:13:33 +0000 B.J. Hansen https://mymotherlode.com/?p=10674780 There was a 1.5 acre fire that ignited Wednesday night in the area of Wards Ferry Road and Powell Ranch Road. ]]>