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Petaluma, CA

Sonora, CA

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

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

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

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

Modesto, CA

Knights Ferry, CA–The Knights Ferry Fuel Project has kicked off, aiming to enhance wildfire preparedness in the region. The project, spanning 11.5 acres, received funding from the 2021-2022 CAL FIRE Wildfire Prevention CCI (California Climate Investments) Grant Program, granted to the East Stanislaus Fire Safe Council (ESFSC). This endeavor focuses on roadside brushing and thinning in strategic areas to improve community access in the event of a nearby fire threat.

Knights Ferry Fuel Project Commences

Angels Camp, CA

Murphys, CA — This weekend’s Mother Lode Views will focus on the Utica Water and Power Authority which operates a 27-mile-long water conveyance system consisting of Gold-Rush-era ditches, wooden flumes, and penstocks to transport water to residential, commercial and agriculture customers in communities like Angels Camp, Murphys and others up the Highway 4 corridor.

Unique History Of Utica Water And Power Authority

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

Groveland, CA

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.

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