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Sonora Farmers Market Opens Saturday
Sonora, CA – Get ready for some mouth-watering fruits, vegetables, baked goods, and tamales throughout the summer and into the fall this year at the Sonora Farmers Market. It officially opens Saturday, May 18th, at 7:30 a.m. and runs until 11:30 a.m. Organizers tout that all previous produce vendors will be returning this year. Seven Tuolumne County and five out-of-county vendors will sell items like honey, eggs, flowers, nursery plants, and nuts.
BB Gun Recovered From Student At Sonora High
Sonora, CA — The police department responded to Sonora High School on Wednesday after a student brought a BB gun to campus. Sonora High Superintendent Ed Pelfrey notes that the situation was reported by other students to school administrators, who immediately contacted the PD. An investigation was quickly conducted and the BB gun was recovered. No information was released related to the student involved, but the district stresses that bringing a weapon to campus is a violation of the Weapons at School Act which carries severe punishment for students in violation.
Fire In Jamestown’s Woods Creek Area Injured a Woman
Jamestown, CA – A woman cried for help early Monday morning as a fire began to grow in the Woods Creek area of Jamestown. A report of a fire on Monday, May 13th, around 2:51 a.m., sent Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Deputies racing, with sirens and lights flashing, to the area of Wigwam Road near Highway 108. Sheriff’s official recount: “The reporting party told dispatchers she saw a small fire and heard a woman call for help and yell she was on fire.”
Six Picks For Bret Harte 2024 Athletic Hall of Fame
Angels Camp, CA – Six individuals have been named the newest to be inducted into the Bret Harte Athletic Hall of Fame. The selection committee announced that the class of 2024 inductees will share their ceremony with those selected in 2023. Those chosen were primarily considered based on their achievements as high school student-athletes and coaches at Bret Harte.
MLL all-league team filled with Red Hawks
When the 2024 season began, the big question surrounding the Calaveras High School softball team was whether the Red Hawks could continue their expected success with a new head coach, only three returning varsity players, and four freshman starters. That question was quickly answered. Calaveras won 21 games and returned...
Traffic Delays On Highway 108 West Of Soulsbyville
The CHP is urging travelers to avoid Highway 108 today between Draper Mine Road and Soulsbyville due to ongoing Caltrans work. Traffic is getting backed up in the area, so the CHP is urging people to take an alternate route if possible, or be prepared for notable delays. Only one...
Calaveras juniors reign supreme in powder puff action
In the final athletic competition of the school year, the Calaveras High School junior class took care of business, emerging as the only team not to suffer a loss during the annual powder puff game on Thursday afternoon at Frank Meyer Field in San Andreas. The Calaveras juniors triumphed over...
Caltrans To Swing Open Sonora Pass Gates
Sonora, CA – Caltrans District 10 officials report that Highway 108 Sonora Pass will officially reopen this afternoon. The gates will swing open at 3 p.m. for the season. Caltrans officials stated, “District 10 Long Barn and District 9 Sonora junction maintenance crews made good progress this season clearing Sonora Pass and are now ready to safely reopen the highway to traffic prior to Memorial Day!”
There’s so much to love about living in a small town
“Would you ever want to work for a newspaper in a larger market?”. That’s a question I often get asked. Many writers view small newspapers as stepping stones to something bigger. Especially in the sports world, the dream for many is to cover a professional team or at least a top college program.
Calaveras Fair And Mid-May Weekend Events
There are many events planned for this weekend. Today is Opening Day for the Calaveras Fair and Jumping Frog Jubilee as detailed here, ticket information is in the event listing here. Ned Ledoux performs Friday at 8 pm, the Destruction Derby is planned for Sunday at 5:30pm. In Honor of...
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