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Calaveras Student Appointed To US Naval Academy
San Andreas, CA — A Calaveras High School student has successfully completed a rigorous process, which included receiving a nomination from local Congressman Tom McClintock, to be appointed to the US Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. Colin Dunn will be one of only 1,200 incoming plebes, or freshmen, out...
Local Educator Honored For Improving Student Attendance
Sonora, CA – The state’s top educator recognized the 2024 recipients of the Model School Attendance Review Board (SARBs), and one is from Tuolumne County. Rob Egger from the Tuolumne County Superintendent of Schools Office, who has over three decades of experience in Tuolumne County as a teacher, lecturer, and administrator, was one of 23 across the state to get the award. All were praised by State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond for voluntarily committing to serve as expert role models and support providers for other SARBs in school districts and counties seeking technical assistance throughout the state. This year, 23 school attendance review boards (SARBs) have been designated as model programs by the State SARB for exemplary practices that contribute to reducing chronic absenteeism rates and improving student attendance.
Sonora Man And Juvenile Accomplice Arrested For Armed Robbery
Sonora, CA – A Sonora man and his juvenile accomplice have been arrested for armed robbery and kidnapping. Sonora Police report that the crime took place on March 12th, but the pair was not handcuffed until April 6th. Investigators learned that 21-year-old Alexander Adrian Hernandez and his 16-year-old accomplice had driven the victim, whom they knew, to a local bank.
What to know about the Jumping Frog Jubilee and the Calaveras County Fair this weekend
ANGELS CAMP, Calif. — Hop on by the Calaveras County Fair this week for an annual competition that's sure to be ribbit-ing. The Jumping Frog Jubilee honorsMark Twain's hurmous short story published in 1865. The winner is whoever can get the frog to jump the furthest. The fair runs...
Sunshine Brought A Big Crowd Out For Roundup Parade
Sonora, CA – A perfect day with plenty of sunshine had a big crowd lining Washinton Street in downtown Sonora for the parade that kicked off the 65th Annual Mother Lode Roundup weekend. Parade-goers cheered on bands, cowboys and girls, rodeo queens, Model T’s, and some colorful floats. There...
Leadership Philosophy And Budget Review On Agenda
Sonora, CA — A special meeting has been called for Tuesday by the Tuolumne County Board of Supervisors. It will not be held in the board meeting room in downtown Sonora, but instead at the Tuolumne Community Resilience Center on Bay Avenue in Tuolumne. The meeting will open at...
Crash with injury reported on Crane Road in Oakdale
OAKDALE, Calif. — A crash was reported on Crane Road in Oakdale. It was reported at the intersection of Crane Road and Highway 108. Emergency crews are responding to the scene. Injuries have been reported but have not been confirmed by KCRA at this time. See our live traffic...
Car crash reported on Estelle Avenue in Riverbank
RIVERBANK, Calif. — A vehicle crash was reported early Tuesday morning at Estelle Avenue and Patterson Road in Riverbank. EMS were dispatched to the scene around 4:34 a.m. It was unclear what caused the crash, how many vehicles were involved or the extent of any injuries. See our live...
Mother Lode Round Up Weekend Events
There are many events planned for Mother’s Day weekend. First the Standard Farmers Market this open again this Friday. The market will be open every Friday 4-8 pm from May through October in the parking lot off Peaceful Valley Road in East Sonora. Saturday in addition to the Mother...
Jamestown Resident Sentenced To 18 Years To Life
Sonora, CA– Aaron Hagerman, a Jamestown resident, has been sentenced to 18 years to life in state prison following a verdict handed down on May 2. Hagerman will serve an initial term of 11 years, with the possibility of an additional 7 to life indeterminate sentence. The sentencing stems...
Angels Camp Police Officer Honored For Saving Lives
Angels Camp, CA – An Angels Camp police officer is being honored for de-escalating a “suicide by cop” situation where others were being threatened. Officer McDearmid received an Officer Commendation Tuesday night at the Angels Camp City Council meeting for her actions regarding a suicidal person. The incident occurred this January when Officer McDearmid was dispatched to a situation involving a suicidal person with a gun. Police report that the person said that he was “going to shoot his neighbors if officers didn’t shoot him first.” Officer McDearmid is praised for her ability to de-escalate the situation peacefully, and no one was harmed.
A Nighttime Treat As Aurora Borealis Lit Up The Sky
Sonora, CA – Those in the Northern Hemisphere and right here in the Mother Lode experienced an epic display of the luminous northern lights overnight due to a severe solar storm. The picture in the image box shows the red sky in the Columbia area around 10 last night....
Sonora Pass Closed To Over-Snow Vehicle Use On Forest
Sonora, CA – No more snowmobiling or use of over-snow vehicles (OSV) on the Stanislaus National Forest along Highway 108 Sonora Pass, effective immediately. Forest officials advised that the main reason for the OSV highway closure is to protect aquatic and terrestrial species, road conditions, watersheds, and other similar areas. This is per the Stanislaus National Forest’s Over-Snow Vehicle Use Record of Decision signed July 13, 2021. The OSV Record of Decision closes every year on April 15th, unless the Forest Supervisor issues a Forest Order for an earlier or later closure date.
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