Wyoming State

Amador County, CA

Rock Springs, WY

Stockton, CA

Tuolumne County, CA

Sonora, CA– Law enforcement officials from the Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) apprehended homicide suspect Sabrina Starkweather yesterday, thanks to a valuable tip provided by a member of the community. The timely information, which came in response to TCSO’s public appeal on May 24th, in a story that was covered here, played a crucial role in leading detectives to the Stockton area, where the arrest was successfully made in collaboration with the Stockton Police Department.

Suspect Arrested In Homicide Case Following Crucial Tip from Community

Sonora, CA

Jamestown, CA

Sonora, CA – A Jamestown man could spend the rest of his life in prison for murder. Yesterday (Thursday, May 25), Tuolumne County District Attorney Cassandra Jenecke announced that 51-year-old Steve Berrigan was sentenced to 9 years, 4 months, plus 55 years to life in state prison. He was convicted of the first-degree murder of 76-year-old Craig Arthur Hale of Twain Harte, as well as identity theft and driving a stolen vehicle.

Former Jamestown Man Could Spend Rest Of Life Behind Bars

Sonora, CA — CHP officers are out in force this Memorial Day weekend in the Mother Lode, making sure motorists are following the rules of the road. The CHP Maximum Enforcement Period (MEP) began at 6 p.m. yesterday. They advise drivers hitting the road to remember to buckle up, obey speed limits, and avoid distractions. Also, never drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs. If you do celebrate, plan ahead and designate a sober driver or use rideshare services.

CHP Maximum Enforcement Period For Holiday Weekend Underway

Sonora, CA– A residential structure fire involving a building started on Lyons Street at Hope Lane. The fire was located in the attic of the house. No people were occupying the building at the time of the fire but firefighters did safely remove one dog from the residence. The cause of the fire is unknown and is being investigated. The fire did cause a road closure in this location.

Structure Fire In Downtown Sonora

California State

Tuolumne, CA

Ronald Lynn Gee, born January 2, 1956 in Turlock, California passed away Monday, May 22, 2023 at his residence in Tuolumne, California. Terzich & Wilson Cremation-Funeral Home entrusted with Cremation arrangements. Date of Death: 05/22/2023. Age: 67. Residence: Tuolumne, CA.

Gee, Ronald

Illinois State

Groveland, CA

Patsy Ruth Massocco, born July 29, 1935 in Illinois passed away Monday, May 22, 2023 at Adventist Health Sonora. Terzich & Wilson Cremation-Funeral Home entrusted with Cremation arrangements. Date of Death: 05/22/2023. Age: 87. Residence: Groveland, CA.

Massocco, Patsy

Mokelumne Hill, CA

Amador County, CA – A swift water rescue near Mokelumne Hill was carried out during this “National Boating Safety Week.”. On Thursday, a woman paddle boarding on the Mokelumne River fell off the board into the water, and she was not wearing a life jacket. The Amador County Sheriff’s Swift Water Rescue Team found the woman holding onto a tree in the middle of the river along Electra Road. Luckily, they were able to safely retrieve her from the rushing waters, unharmed. Most waterways statewide are experiencing fast-flowing water due to the winter storms dumping historic levels of snow.

Many Boats Will Hit The Waterways This Holiday Weekend

Copperopolis, CA

Update at 3:27.: The forward progress of the fire has been stopped. The size of the fire has been updated to 9.8 acres with crews remaining on scene strengthening lines and maintaining containment. Update at 3:21 p.m.: Fire crews are continuing to make good progress and contain the fire that...

Update: Vegetation Fire In Copperopolis

Yosemite National Park, CA

Sonora, CA – Caltrans crews typically shoot to have Highway 108 Sonora and Highway 4 Ebbetts passes open by the Memorial Day weekend, but this year there is just too much snow and storm damage. Caltrans reports that both passes are “experiencing extremely heavy, tightly packed snow with high...

Caltrans Updates Conditions On Two Mountain Passes

Groveland, CA – Now that the pipe work is done, crews will begin rehabilitating manholes in the Groveland area. The work is part of the Groveland Community Services District’s (GCSD) $5.8 million Wastewater Collection System Improvement Project, as earlier detailed here. District officials report that this phase will have crews rehabilitating about 30 originally installed, broken-down manholes throughout the sewer collection system.

Groveland Begins Manhole Rehabilitation In Wastewater Improvement Project

Calaveras County, CA

There are several events planned for Memorial Day weekend. The Auxiliary Rummage Sale to benefit the Mi Wuk/Sugar Pine Fire Protection District will be held Friday and Saturday as detailed here. For the first time ever, Dodge Ridge Mountain Resort will be open Memorial Day Weekend for skiing and snowboarding....

Memorial Day Weekend Events

Quealy, WY

Reliance, WY

Green River, WY

Superior, WY

Point Of Rocks, WY

NewsBreak

Gun And Meth Land Wyoming Couple In Handcuffs

Pioneer, CA – A traffic stop in the Pioneer area of Amador County turned up a loaded firearm and drugs, resulting in a Wyoming couple’s arrest....

Gun And Meth Land Wyoming Couple In Handcuffs

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