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Take advantage of one of two free fishing days in California.
Yosemite Expects Large Crowds For USA’s 250th Anniversary Weekend
Add to that, no reservations are required this year; park officials offer visitors driving and waterfall safety tips to help…
Tuolumne Park And Recreation District Leaders To Highlight Projects
This weekend’s Mother Lode Views will feature a conversation about projects and initiatives being undertaken in the community of Tuolumne.
Veterans Recognition Ceremony Kicked Off Day Two Of Mother Lode Fair
It was held outside the Creekside Building, where there is a special exhibit honoring local Veterans as part of the…
CHP Kicks Off Independence Day Holiday Enforcement Period
All available CHP Officers are out ahead of the Fourth of July holiday.
Parade In Arnold To Slow Traffic On 4th
The 4th of July Annual Independence Day Parade is this weekend and it will impact Highway 4 in Calaveras County.
Good News From CAL FIRE On The Owl Fire
CAL FIRE reports that as of this afternoon the blaze that ignited off Highway 108 is contained.
Update: Power Outage In San Andreas
The electricity is back on for more than 200 customers along Pool Station Road in Calaveras County.
Busy Travel Period Begins Today Ahead Of Holiday Weekend
AAA projects later today, Friday, and Sunday will be the most congested on roadways surrounding the Independence Day holiday.
Fourth of July And USA’s 250th Celebration Events
There are many events planned for the Fourth of July weekend.
Planned Burning Near CAL Fire Headquarters In San Andreas
CAL Fire will be doing prescribed burning today (June 2) near its Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit headquarters in San Andreas.
Calaveras Sheriff’s Boats Out In Force Over 4th of July Weekend
They are enacting the Operation Dry Water campaign for the Fourth of July weekend and giving water safety reminders.
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State News
A California farmer is giving away tons of nectarines that he’s not allowed to sell
A California farmer has been giving away free nectarines this week amid a legal dispute with a food market and…
US News
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce marry in front of famous friends at Madison Square Garden
NEW YORK (AP) — Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce married Friday night at Madison Square Garden, where actor Adam Sandler…
Fireworks, heat and politics: America celebrates its 250th birthday
The 250th anniversary of American independence is colliding with political polarization and a heat wave as celebrations get underway across…
Hot dog eating champs seek to repeat in Nathan’s Famous contest
NEW YORK (AP) — The Nathan’s Famous hot dog eating contest marks the United States’ 250th birthday with chomp and…
World News
Far-right Alternative for Germany party elects leaders as protesters and police clash
ERFURT, Germany (AP) — Thousands of protesters aimed to disrupt the national convention of Germany’s far-right Alternative for Germany party…
Pope marks July 4 by praying in Lampedusa for migrants who died seeking freedom and prosperity
Pope Leo XIV is spending the Fourth of July in the epicenter of Europe’s migration debate. While the United States…
Iran begins dayslong funeral for the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, killed in war
Iran has begun a dayslong funeral for the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, months after an airstrike killed him…
Entertainment News
From ‘The Invite’ to ‘The Studio,’ Seth Rogen loves screaming at Olivia Wilde
Seth Rogen gave Olivia Wilde a note at the end of the shoot for “The Invite.” In it, he wrote,…
Turkish comedian sent to jail to await trial on charges of insulting Erdogan
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — A Turkish court on Friday ordered a comedian jailed pending trial on charges of insulting religious…
Czech film fest in Karlovy Vary honors Dustin Hoffman and Juliette Binoche
PRAGUE (AP) — The Karlovy Vary International Film Festival in the Czech Republic kicked off its 60th edition with honors…
Events
Sonora 2026 Certified Farmers’ Market
Sonora Farmers Market | 7:30 am - 11:30 am
Pancake Breakfast Celebrating the USA's 250th Birthday!
Mi Wuk/Sugar Pine Fire Protection District Fire Station | 8:00 am - 11:00 am
Calaveras Parades
HWY 4 Arnold | 10:00 am - 10:30 am
Sonora Farmers Market | 7:30 am - 11:30 am
Pancake Breakfast Celebrating the USA's 250th Birthday!
Mi Wuk/Sugar Pine Fire Protection District Fire Station | 8:00 am - 11:00 am
Calaveras Parades
HWY 4 Arnold | 10:00 am - 10:30 am
American Legion Breakfast
Tuolumne Country Veterans Hall | 8:00 am - 11:00 am
Mother Lode Fair
Mother Lode Fairgrounds | 9:00 am - 10:00 pm
Tuolumne Country Veterans Hall | 8:00 am - 11:00 am
Mother Lode Fair
Mother Lode Fairgrounds | 9:00 am - 10:00 pm
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Tai Chi for Community
Sonora Opera Hall | 9:00 am
Tuesday Night BINGO
SONORA ELKS LODGE #1587 | 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Sonora Opera Hall | 9:00 am
Tuesday Night BINGO
SONORA ELKS LODGE #1587 | 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Concerts in the Park 2026
Westside Memorial Park | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Music in the Parks
Shutter Park | 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
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Westside Memorial Park | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Music in the Parks
Shutter Park | 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm























Work Begins On Mathiesen Memorial Health Clinic’s New Facility
TCSO Recaps Lime Kiln Road Homicide Arrest
Final Tuolumne County Grand Jury Reports Focus On Public Trust, CDD
Lime Kiln Road Homicide Suspect Officially Charged With Murder
CHP Kicks Off Independence Day Holiday Enforcement Period
Calling On All California Drivers To ‘Slow Their Roll’ For The 4th
Cedar Street In Tuolumne To Close For Paving
Public’s Help Needed To Keep Kittens Safe
Snuffing Out Tobacco Littering



