Local News
Public works reports more than 150 truckloads of debris already taken from the Chinese Camp area of Tuolumne County.
Two Pooches Hoping To Find Their Way Home Before The New Year
Calaveras County Animal Services reports these two friendly cattle dogs were seen wandering loose in the Valley Springs area after…
Missing Teen In Mariposa County
Sheriff’s officials are turning to the public for help to find this teen who has not been seen since after…
Snowmobiler Injured In Sierra Nevada Avalanche
A group of seven snowmobilers in Mono County, near Latopie Lake in the Bridgeport Winter Recreation Area, came upon a…
CA Ballot Measure Focuses On Youth AI And Smartphone Use
A new proposed California ballot measure would place new rules on Artificial Intelligence products used by children, and prohibit smartphone…
Additional Christmas Tree Drop-Off Spots For City Of Sonora Residents
Information was announced yesterday about free live tree recycling opportunities organized by the Tuolumne County Solid Waste Division.
Senator Alvarado-Gil Receives Committee Assignments
Mother Lode Republican Senator Marie Alvarado-Gil will have extra influence in some areas during the upcoming legislative session.
Democrats: The Attempted Censorship Of Free Speech
Senate Minority Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) recently spoke on the US Senate floor.
Local Author Releases Debut Children’s Book
A Sonora writer has released her first children’s novel and is developing a global adventure series.
Holiday Adoption Fees Reduced For Long Term Shelter Animals
The Humane Society of Tuolumne County is reducing adoption fees through the end of December.
CHP Highlights New Public Safety Laws
Several new laws take effect in California on January 1, dealing with electric bikes, vehicle burglary tools, speeding, and other items.
How To Recycle Christmas Trees For Free
Now the Christmas holiday is over, what to do with the tree.
Polls
State News
Wooley scores season-high 21 points as No. 16 Louisville beats California 90-70
Sophomore Adrian Wooley scored a season-high 21 points and No. 16 Louisville beat California 90-70. Ryan Conwell made six 3-pointers…
US News
Channel Tunnel power malfunction fixed, but rail delays linger
PARIS (AP) — Trains were running again Wednesday in both directions through the Channel Tunnel between continental Europe and the…
Global shares trade mixed with some exchanges closed ahead of the New Year
Global stock markets, including Germany, Japan and South Korea, are closed for the yearend and New Year’s holidays, while trading…
Junta leader is declared the winner of Guinea’s presidential election
CONAKRY, Guinea (AP) — Junta leader Gen. Mamdi Doumbouya was declared the winner of Guinea’s presidential election held over the…
World News
Bulgaria to become the 21st country to join the euro, deepening EU ties despite fears
SOFIA, Bulgaria (AP) — On New Year’s Day, Bulgaria becomes the 21st country to join the euro currency union, furthering…
Pakistan’s polio cases fell by half in 2025 despite attacks on vaccination teams
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan reported fewer than half as many cases of polio in 2025 than the previous year, a…
A forgotten chapter: The stories of Allied POWs in Nagasaki during the atomic bombing
NAGASAKI, Japan (AP) — Hundreds of prisoners of war from Allied countries were held at brutal Japanese camps in Nagasaki…
Entertainment News
Isiah Whitlock Jr., actor from ‘The Wire,’ ‘Veep’ and Spike Lee films, dies at 71
Actor Isiah Whitlock Jr. has died at age 71. His manager confirmed he passed away Tuesday in New York after…
Kennedy Center renaming prompts a new round of cancellations
The Kennedy Center is ending the year with a new round of artists saying they are canceling scheduled performances after…
From Pope Francis to Charlie Kirk, many deaths in 2025 had a wide impact
The world lost influential people in 2025, and some of their deaths had significant impacts. Pope Francis died in April,…
Events
Calaveras Master Gardeners Open Garden Gate
Calaveras Master Gardeners Demonstration Garden | 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Warming Hut
Calaveras Big Trees State Park | 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Calaveras Master Gardeners Demonstration Garden | 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Warming Hut
Calaveras Big Trees State Park | 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Closing Reception and First Friday Night Poetry and Prose
Goodness Cafe | 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Warming Hut
Calaveras Big Trees State Park | 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Goodness Cafe | 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Warming Hut
Calaveras Big Trees State Park | 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
American Legion Breakfast
Tuolumne Country Veterans Hall | 8:00 am - 11:00 am
Warming Hut
Calaveras Big Trees State Park | 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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Tuolumne Country Veterans Hall | 8:00 am - 11:00 am
Warming Hut
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Calaveras Sheriff’s Office Spokesperson, Lt. Stark, Retires
Sonora High Ranked Number One Small Town Football Team In Nation
TCSOS Receives Elaine Symons Baker Award
Sonora Woman Arrested On Fentanyl Related Charges
Suspected Drug Activity At A Local Lodge Lands Two In Jail
CHP Highlights New Public Safety Laws
Salt Spring Valley Road Reopens
Tree Work Planned On Snell Street And Racetrack Road
AHS Warning Patients Of Medical Scam
Health Officials Issue Heavy Metal Poisoning Warning


