Local News
After briefly reopening last week, Highway 108 Sonora Pass is closed at Kennedy Meadows.
Trump: May Is National Foster Care Month
President Donald Trump released a Statement declaring the month of May as National Foster Care Month.
States across the wildfire-prone Western US are using AI for early detection
On a March afternoon, artificial intelligence detected something resembling smoke on a camera feed from Arizona’s Coconino National Forest. Human…
Yosemite Volunteer Programs
Yosemite National Park officials are thanking to all those who volunteer…
Heat Problems with Vegetables
As we get ready for this year’s vegetable garden planting season, I begin thinking about summer heat.
Road Work Planned for First Week In May
Motorists can expect delays on several Mother Lode highways this week.
Here’s how to grow your own food with less water, even in a drought
After one of the worst snow years on record in the western United States, communities must live with less water.
Water Work To Close Four Roadways In Calaveras County
CCWD reports the work will last into June.
Dog Tests Positive For Rabies In Calaveras County
The Calaveras County Health & Human Services Agency reports the pooch contracted the disease after a skunk encounter.
A Water Main Installation To Cause Long Delays on Phoenix Lake Road
TUD reports that the work will last for a month.
Update: Power Outage In Mariposa County
PG&E reports crews have restored power to more than 600 customers who woke up to no lights this morning.
Highway 140 In Mariposa County Reopened
Traffic is moving freely on the highway following weeks of repair after a rockslide earlier last month.
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State News
States across the wildfire-prone Western US are using AI for early detection
Another severe wildfire season is forecast for the Western U.S. due to record-breaking heat and an abysmal snowpack. Some states…
US News
Does frequent worship lead to better mental health? Often, but not always, experts say
There is a long-running discussion about the role that religion can play in enhancing personal well-being and lowering the risk…
What to know about hantavirus, the illness suspected in a cruise ship outbreak
Three people have died and others have been sickened by what health authorities suspect is a hantavirus outbreak on a…
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Ohio’s state primaries
WASHINGTON (AP) — Candidates for Ohio’s top elected offices will stand before voters in a statewide primary on Tuesday, although…
World News
A cruise ship is waiting for help after a suspected outbreak of rare hantavirus onboard killed 3
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — A Dutch cruise ship with nearly 150 people aboard, including 17 Americans, was waiting…
Families evacuated from Gaza enjoy a day to decompress at Rome’s ancient baths
ROME (AP) — The Baths of Caracalla, the sumptuously decorated public baths complex near the Colosseum, were long a place…
Austria expels 3 Russian Embassy staff over suspected antenna spying in Vienna
VIENNA (AP) — Austria expelled three Russian Embassy employees who were suspected of espionage by using antennas on Russian diplomatic…
Entertainment News
Met Gala guests from Beyoncé to Nicole Kidman set to flaunt fashion as art
From beyond the museum walls Monday, works of art will move and take shape as the glitterati of guests from…
What to Stream: ‘The Drama,’ MUNA, Rachel McAdams, Dan Stevens and ‘The Other Bennet Sister’
“The Drama,” a rom-com that goes bad starring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson, and the synth-pop group MUNA releasing their fourth…
‘The Devil Wears Prada’ struts to first place with $77 million debut
Studio estimates on Sunday say “The Devil Wears Prada 2” has topped the box office with $77 million in the…
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Community-Wide Open House & Cinco De Mayo Luncheon
Sonora Senior Center | 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Cinco de Maya at San Andreas VFW Post
VFW Post 2600 | 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Sonora Senior Center | 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Cinco de Maya at San Andreas VFW Post
VFW Post 2600 | 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
League of Women Voters Candidate Forum District 5 Calaveras Co.
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Dog Tests Positive For Rabies In Calaveras County
Sonora Celebrates 175th Anniversary
District Three Candidates Kirk and McCaffrey Debate Fire Funding, and Other Topics
Mountain Ranch Man Handcuffed For Alleged Unprovoked Attack
Threat Investigation At Calaveras High School
Investigation Lands Sonora Man In Jail On Child Pornography And Drug Charges
Road Work Planned for First Week In May
Water Work To Close Four Roadways In Calaveras County
A Water Main Installation To Cause Long Delays on Phoenix Lake Road
Calaveras County Shelter Releases Urgent Message
New Ambulance Provider Picked For Tuolumne County



