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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.
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.
2024 Annual Robotics Challenge Showcases Student Ingenuity
Sonora, CA– The 2024 Annual Mother Lode Robotics Challenge took place recently at the Sonora Opera Hall, drawing participation from nineteen teams comprising fifth through eighth-grade students hailing from Belleview, Columbia, Soulsbyville, Summerville Elementary, and Twain Harte Schools. Throughout the academic year, students immersed themselves in the realm of...
Sonora Pass Is Cleared: Repairs Are Underway
Tuolumne County, CA — The crews clearing snow on Highway 108 Sonora Pass successfully met at the top, a significant milestone toward eventually getting it open for the warmer months. Caltrans reports, however, that there is still about a week’s worth of work to repair damaged guardrails, fix culverts,...
Man Arrested For Columbia Attempted Murder
Columbia, CA — An investigation is ongoing after a man was allegedly stabbed with a sword, or very long knife, on Gunsight Road in Columbia. A witness reported to the Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Office that someone was stabbed with what appeared to be a sword on Monday morning during the 11 o’clock hour. Deputies arrived and provided medical aid to the victim, who was later flown to a trauma center out of the area. The suspect, 47-year-old Daniel Forgan, had already left the scene.
Sample, Martin Allan
Martin Allan Sample, age 79 of Tuolumne CA, born June 19, 1944 in Altadena CA, passed away May 12, 2024 at Golden Sonora Care Center Sonora CA. Terzich & Wilson Cremation – Funeral Home entrusted with Cremation services. Date of Death: 05/12/2024. Age: 79. Residence: Tuolumne, CA.
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...
Fright For Residents At A Local Senior Apartment Complex
Tuolumne, CA – A scare occurred yesterday morning for residents of an apartment complex for seniors in Tuolumne. Friday morning, around 11 a.m., firefighters responded to Tuolumne City Senior Apartments at 18402 Tuolumne Road and Pine Street for a vehicle ablaze. When crews arrived at the scene, they saw flames shooting out of the engine of a Plymouth Breeze sedan, which was last produced in 2000. Resident and witness, Ronnie Sinsabaugh, shared that there was grass, bushes, and buildings nearby, and he “worried it could have been a lot worse” if the flames had spread to them.
Baseball Game Recap: Escalon Comes Up Short
Escalon and Summerville squared off in some playoff action on Wednesday, but Escalon had to settle for second. They lost 10-0 to the Summerville Bears. Considering the last time Escalon couldn't score was back in February, the team can't take the result too hard. For Summerville's part, Jarhett Whitney made...
Calaveras Fair And Jumping Frog Jubilee Is Next Week
Angels Camp, CA — This weekend’s Mother Lode Views will preview the upcoming Calaveras County Fair and Jumping Frog Jubilee. The four-day event runs May 16-19 at the fairgrounds in Angels Camp. The guest will be fair manager and CEO Laurie Giannini. She will preview this year’s stage entertainment, the junior livestock auction, new activities, and special recognition being given out to some longtime fair supporters.
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