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Sonora, 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

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

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

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

Sonora, CA – Those wanting to get outdoors for Memorial Day Weekend will have another camping choice at New Melones Lake. The Bureau of Reclamation is reopening the Acorn Campground at the lake’s Tuttletown Recreation Area tomorrow, Friday, May 26, through Tuesday, May 30. Resources at the site include a boat launch, a day-use area, a frisbee disc golf course, and around eight miles of trail for hiking or mountain biking.

More Camping Opportunities At New Melones For the Holiday Weekend

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

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

Soulsbyville, CA

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Three Mother Lode Counties Added To Ongoing Storm Response And Recovery Efforts

Sonora, CA – Three Mother Lode counties have been added to the storm state of emergency requests for federal aid. Governor Gavin Newsom on Tuesday requested...

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Three Mother Lode Counties Added To Ongoing Storm Response And Recovery Efforts

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