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Sonora Pass Closure Gate Moving Higher Up
Sonora, CA — Caltrans reports that progress is being made plowing snow off Highway 108 Sonora Pass. Pass-clearing operations commenced last week and crews have been working 10 hours per day, seven days a week. The Long Barn maintenance crew has been busy removing downed trees and other debris.
PG&E Will Be Inspecting Equipment by Helicopter
Sonora, CA — Pacific Gas & Electric will have helicopters flying low in the region on Friday, April 19, inspecting electric towers and poles. PG&E spokesperson Jeff Smith reports, “You can expect to see and hear helicopters flying close to the power lines. They may hover in the same location for brief periods of time. While patrols are underway, you may also see PG&E and/or contractor trucks in the area.”
Mid-April Is Full of Art Events And More
There are many events planned this weekend. First, this whole week has been California’s Arts, Culture, & Creativity Month with many local events. The Greater Good and Tuolumne County Arts invites all ages to experience the transformation of Tuolumne City’s Memorial Hall into an immersive and interactive art experience for Earth Day Weekend 2024. LAST EARTH: Art Experience is envisioned as a can’t miss free event for the community to delve into a realm where art and environmental consciousness converge. The event will showcase a mix of analog and digital projection and video art, recycled sculpture, and interactive elements. The art will be complemented by live music to create what organizers describe as “face-melting” and “a unique time and space for ecological contemplation, reflection, and renewal and will usher the audience through a cycle that spans an entire weekend of performances by California artists.”
Alarming Farm And Ranch Losses In State Pushing Conservation Efforts
Wallace, CA – Noting that California is losing farms and ranches at an alarming rate, the California Rangeland Trust is celebrating the conservation of the 500-acre Yates Ranch in Calaveras County. According to trust officials, in 2022, the Yates family partnered with the trust to place a conservation easement...
Calaveras County Seeks Contractors For Highway Monument Project
Calaveras, CA– Calaveras County, in collaboration with Caltrans and the City of Angels Camp, is set to enhance its scenic beauty with the installation of gateway monument and wayfinding signs along state highways. The project, aimed at enhancing the aesthetic appeal of public spaces, particularly along the state highway system, is now seeking bids from qualified contractors.
Old Priest Road To Close For Maintenance
Tuolumne County, CA – Work on Old Priest Grade in the Groveland area of Tuolumne County will close the roadway for four hours one day this week. Tuolumne County Public Works reports that crews will be conducting general maintenance all day on Thursday, April 18th. The work will include brushing, slide cleanups, and culvert cleanouts along the entire roadway. The hours of operation are from 8 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Applicants Sought To Fill Sonora High School Trustee Seat
Sonora, CA – The Sonora Union High School District is seeking applicants to fill a vacancy on its governing board, and the deadline is fast approaching. Today’s announcement follows the resignation of Trustee Nancy Scott, who vacated the seat on March 30, 2024, as she moved out of Trustee Area 1. First elected in 2018 and reelected in 2022, Trustee Scott served two years as Board President. Her term was to last until 2026.
Update: Structure Fire In Sonora
Update at 5:36 p.m.: Fire crews have contained an afternoon blaze on Rough and Ready Trail off Jamestown Road. CAL Fire dispatch reports that the garage was engulfed in flames when firefighters arrived at the property located in the 19900 block of Rough and Ready Trail near Panorama Place. They added that the fire did not spread to nearby vegetation. Reportedly, one resident and a dog were able to flee the home before firefighters arrived. CAL Fire noted that the house was detached from the garage and suffered no damage.
Columbia University's president rebuts claims she has allowed school to become hotbed of hatred
WASHINGTON — Four months after a contentious congressional hearing led to the resignations of two Ivy League presidents, Columbia University's president appeared before the same committee on Wednesday and unequivocally denounced antisemitism on her campus, rebutting claims that she has allowed Columbia to become a hotbed of hatred. “We...
Missing California student contacts family after disappearing in L.A.
After nearly two weeks of fearing the worst, a family from Northern California says their daughter is safe and sound after disappearing in Los Angeles. Kellie Lynch — whose daughter Noelle Lynch — wrote a statement on Facebook saying that the 23-year-old has contacted the family. “We would like to extend our gratitude for all […]
Angels Camp Council To Discuss Various Items
Angels Camp, CA — The Angels Camp City Council will meet this evening to discuss several projects and initiatives. The council will hear an update on the Utica Park expansion and renovation efforts as construction could be picking up in the coming months. In other business, the city leaders...
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