Local News
Air and ground fire crews are battling a vegetation fire named the Turkey Fire in Calaveras County, where structures are…
Update: Fire In Cold Springs
Air and ground resources have contained the blaze along Modoc Drive south of Highway 108.
Update: Eviction Standoff Underway In Sonora
There is a heavy law enforcement presence in the area of Church Street, near Barretta Street, in Sonora.
Sidewalk Work Underway In Murphys Delaying Traffic
The work on the busy roadway will run more than a month.
Water Rates Going Up In Angels Camp
Effective later this month, the cost of water is increasing for residents in the City of Angels Camp.
Senator Alvarado-Gil Concedes Election, Highlights Accomplishments
Mother Lode Republican Senator Marie Alvarado-Gil is reflecting on her single term serving in the California Senate.
Building Momentum For Soap Box Derby’s Return To Sonora
This Saturday will be a special Soap Box Derby Information Day event as part of Sonora’s Second Saturday Art Night.
Forest Hosting Community Town Hall
The event is tomorrow evening and the forest supervisor will be on hand to answer questions.
Electrical Vehicle Fire In Groveland Takes Several Hours To Contain
The blaze began in the two o’clock hour yesterday, but crews did not get the fire contained until six hours later.
Interior Secretary Visits Yosemite, Supervisor Griefer Reports About Positive Conversation
US Interior Secretary Doug Burgum spent this past Saturday in Yosemite National Park.
Man Who Walks Away From Recovery Center Still Missing
The man has now been missing for over two months and investigators are turning to the public’s help to find him.
Update: Stamp Fire Stopped In Jamestown
A vegetation fire ignited in the 16500 block of Stamp Mill Loop Road East in Jamestown.
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State News
California socialite and ex-Dodger must pay $22M in punitive damages over deaths of young brothers
A Los Angeles jury has ordered California socialite Rebecca Grossman to pay $21 million in punitive damages to the parents…
US News
Carney says opening of Canada-US bridge may take ‘a little longer’
TORONTO (AP) — A new Canadian-built bridge across the Detroit River that U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to block…
A burning cross in a Chicago park shocks residents and has police searching for who did it
Chicago police are urging residents to come forward with any information about a cross burning in a public park. The…
David Briscoe, AP journalist who chronicled Philippines’ democratic revolution, dies at 82
David Briscoe, a journalist for The Associated Press who chronicled the collapse of dictatorship and the rebirth of democracy during…
World News
US military says it’s striking multiple targets in Iran in second day of renewed fire
The U.S. military’s Central Command says it “completed” its latest round of airstrikes targeting Iran. The command said its forces…
Reactor reboot at world’s largest nuclear plant highlights flaws in Japan’s radioactive waste plans
KASHIWAZAKI, Japan (AP) — Japan has resumed operations at the world’s largest nuclear power plant to help the country meet…
Canada seeks to ban social media accounts for children under 16, joining growing global effort
TORONTO (AP) — Canada introduced legislation on Wednesday that could bar children younger than 16 from having social media accounts…
Entertainment News
Movie Review: This train’s going fast, but the jokes fly even faster in “Stop! That! Train!’
Presidential candidates take note: If you ever want an effectively simple campaign slogan, you could do worse than this: “SHE…
Glenn Close will get an Oscar at last — honorarily. So will Ridley Scott and animator Floyd Norman
Glenn Close is finally getting an Oscar. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced Wednesday that she will…
Fabio Luisi and Dallas strip Wagner’s Ring Cycle of staging and issue audio recording
Fabio Luisi wanted his Ring Cycle to be heard and not seen. Wagner’s four-opera epic “Der Ring des Nibelungen,” approaching…
Events
Annual Elder Empowerment Symposium
Sonora Elks Lodge | 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Concerts in the Park 2026
Westside Memorial Park | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Stanislaus Natl Forest Community Town Hall
Stanislaus National Forest Headquarters | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Sonora Elks Lodge | 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Concerts in the Park 2026
Westside Memorial Park | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Stanislaus Natl Forest Community Town Hall
Stanislaus National Forest Headquarters | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Henry V Preview Fundraiser for MLK Jr. Committee
Murphys Creek Theatre | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Optical Astronomy: Dark Sky
Calaveras Big Trees State Park | 8:30 pm
California Invasive Species Action Week
CDFW Central Region (Region 4) | All Day
Murphys Creek Theatre | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Optical Astronomy: Dark Sky
Calaveras Big Trees State Park | 8:30 pm
California Invasive Species Action Week
CDFW Central Region (Region 4) | All Day
Flag Day Event
Caldwell Insurance Services | 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
HENRY V
Murphys Creek Theatre | 7:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Friday Movie Nights
Tuolumne Branch Library | 8:30 pm
Caldwell Insurance Services | 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
HENRY V
Murphys Creek Theatre | 7:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Friday Movie Nights
Tuolumne Branch Library | 8:30 pm
Sonora 2026 Certified Farmers’ Market
Sonora Farmers Market | 7:30 am - 11:30 am
Summer Concert Series Presents The Lack Family
Eproson Park | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Movies in the Park
Mary Laveroni Park | 8:45 pm
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Sonora Farmers Market | 7:30 am - 11:30 am
Summer Concert Series Presents The Lack Family
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Summerville High Seniors Receive National Leadership Accolades
PG&E Funds Lifesaving Equipment For Pinecrest Boat Rescue
Split Vote Narrowly Approves Removing Two Sonora Crosswalks
Man Who Walks Away From Recovery Center Still Missing
Wisconsin Man Sentenced For Assault, Other Crimes, In Yosemite
Sonora Man Handcuffed For Burglary At Local Store
Second Week of June Highway Work Planned in the Mother Lode
Long Delays For Motorists Next Week In Twain Harte
Plan For Traffic Delays Next Week On Shaws Flat Road
Local Health Officials Warn Of Hantavirus Dangers
Surgeries Paused At Adventist Health Sonora Following Water line Break
MACT Health Announces New Executive Director



