San Francisco, CA

Sonora, CA

There are several events planned for the first weekend in June. The annual First Friday Concert in the Park series, hosted by Murphys Community Club, starts Friday, June 2nd with local band StarDogs featuring a local favorite Brian Jirka, and professional touring musicians Scott Moughton and Rick Deputy. Their high-energy, dance-driven music primarily focuses on 70’s groove music, with Jirka’s original music and some modern sounds blended in. The band was booked a year ago and is sure to bring some great energy! Details about the upcoming Concerts in the Park are here.

First Weekend of June Events

Elk Grove, CA

Jamestown, CA

Susan (Suzie) Alice Nichols Hiemstra born on Sept 13, 1956 passed away March 27, 2023. It is heart wrenching to announce that Suzie lost her 4-month battle with an aggressive cancer on March 27, with her husband Ralph and sons Andy & Tommy by her side. Suzie was born on...

Hiemstra, Susan (Suzie)

Sonora, CA – Chicken Ranch Casino is setting the record straight regarding a drag queen show that will also be held at the Mother Lode Fairgrounds in Sonora. It centers around the Sonora Pride Vaccine Clinic being held this weekend at the fairgrounds. Tuolumne County Public Health is offering free monkeypox and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines during the event from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Sunday, June 4th.

Drag Queen Show Discrepancy

San Jose, CA

Tuolumne County, CA

Update at 3:55 p.m.: Tuolumne County Sheriff’s officials update that the “pair has been located safe.” No further details regarding where or how they were found were released. Further details on their disappearance are below. Original post at 11:45 a.m.: Sonora, CA – The public is being...

Update: Two Local Missing Teens Found

Update at 3:15 p.m.: CAL Fire reports that fire crews have stopped the forward spread of the Hurst Fire burning in the Jamestown area of Tuolumne County. The flames broke out just after 2:30 p.m. in the 17400 block of Highway 108, between High School and Bell Mooney roads. The flames spread was stopped at an estimated one acre in size. A small crew will remain on scene, working towards full containment and mopping up for the next couple of hours. What ignited the grass fire is under investigation.

Update: Fire In Jamestown

Long Barn, CA

Update at 3:20 p.m.: CAL Fire dispatch reports that a vegetation fire in the Long Barn area of Tuolumne County has been contained to an estimated quarter acre. The flames broke out around 2:45 p.m. in some grass in the 25900 block of Highway 108 near Long Barn and Wheeler roads. CAL Fire reports that this blaze was the result of an escaped debris burn, and crews will continue to mop up for the next hour.

Update: Fire In Long Barn Contained

Calaveras County, CA

Valley Springs, CA

Update at 8:15 a.m.: CAL Fire reports that firefighters have knocked down a house fire in the Valley Springs area of Calaveras County. The fire broke out around 7 a.m. They added that the flames were contained to the home located in the 500 block of Highway 12 and Lime Creek Road, despite the house being fully engulfed in flames when crews arrived. No one was inside the home when the blaze broke out, and what sparked it is under investigation. A small crew will remain on the scene, mopping up for several hours.

Update:Structure Fire In Valley Springs

Sonora, CA — This weekend’s Mother Lode Views will feature Sonora City Administrator Melissa Eads and Administrative Services Director Chris Gorsky. A big topic will be the strategic planning related to the incoming Measure Y sales tax revenue that was approved by city voters last November. In addition,...

Sonora Leaders To Discuss Issues Facing City

Sonora, CA – Two Mother Lode counties are holding rabies vaccination clinics, and one is also offering microchips for pets. Both welcome dogs and cats. In Tuolumne County, animal control will be holding a rabies vaccination clinic this Saturday, June 3, at its shelter located at 10040 Victoria Way in Jamestown, behind C & C Mini Mart. The cost is $10, and they only take cash or checks. Owners are also asked to bring their renewal forms for each pet to speed up the process.

Has Your Pet Had Its Rabies Shots?

Arnold, CA

Arnold, CA – Motorists in the Arnold area may have to take a detour as a roadway will be closed Friday. Calaveras County Public Works crews will be doing tree work at 2386 Murphys Drive, between Moran Road and Douglas Drive, south of Highway 4 in the Fly-In-Acres subdivision. It will begin at 7 a.m. and run until 5:30 p.m. on Friday, June 2.

Tree Work Will Close Arnold Road

Sonora, CA — Two suspects found driving a truck that the Sonora CHP was looking for led to their arrests, but not for stealing the pickup. A CHP officer recently spotted on Hospital Road near South Washington Street near the old Tuolumne General Hospital a 1999 white Dodge Ram pickup where a “Be On The Lookout” had been issued. It stemmed from a trailer theft in a local grocery store parking lot. Near the pickup, a man and woman were rummaging through a dumpster.

Truck CHP Seeking Led To Theft Arrest

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Jazz Festival Allows Students To Learn From Top Performers

Sonora, CA — Students from several schools and community colleges across the state will have a chance to learn from top jazz performers at an upcoming...

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