Sonora News

The Tuolumne Utilities District is becoming increasingly concerned about the lack of precipitation this winter.

Darin Grossi, executive director of the Tuolumne County Transportation Council, said earlier this week that the tree work should be finished no later than Wednesday.

"Passionate." That is actor Robbie Smittle's answer when asked for one word to describe his experience playing the title role in a risky, streamlined, high-wire production of "Hamlet" at Stage 3 Theatre Company in Sonora.

Tuolumne County Sheriff Jim Mele will hold town hall meetings in Sonora and Twain Harte this month to discuss issues on the minds of area residents.

Details of the Amgen Tour of California course were unveiled this morning by race organizers, and Stage 4 between Sonora and Clovis has a familiar look.

Darrell Slocum, Media PR Marketing Director for the Sonora Stage of the Amgen Tour, was Wednesday's KVML "Newsmaker of the Day". Sonora has been selected as the May 16th starting point for the fourth leg of the eight day 750 mile race.

A YOSEMITE AREA Regional Transportation Bus sits idle in a parking lot in Yosemite Valley.

The Amgen Tour of California will release details of its eight-stage professional bicycle race at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday.

Two of four people accused of possessing marijuana for sale when Tuolumne County authorities raided their medical marijuana collective in May pleaded guilty Monday in Tuolumne County Superior Court.

This morning Sonora police stopped a burglary in progress at the Earth & Ocean Board Shop near the Save Mart in the Timberhills Shopping Center.

A winter storm is forecast to arrive in the Central Sierra on Tuesday, bringing much-needed rain and snow to the parched region.

CALAVERAS COUNTY The Sheriff's Office reported the following: WEDNESDAY 6:19 p.m., Arnold - A report was taken after a door was found left open at a residence on Marti Drive.

A Soulsbyville stay-at-home mom said she played a role in nabbing a man suspected of leading local authorities on a high-speed chase through East Sonora on Thursday.

The Tuolumne County Supervisors in Sonora, Calif., will take up a proposal on Feb.

Four operators of a medical marijuana collective raided by Tuolumne County authorities last May claimed a small victory in Tuolumne County Superior Court on Wednesday.

Music Canadian-born country music star Terri Clark will perform at 8 p.m. today in the Willow Creek Lounge at the Black Oak Casino in Tuolumne as part of her "Roots and Wings" unplugged acoustic tour.

Three local fashionistas are teaching a generation of would-be seamstresses the fine art of sewing at the Mother Lode's very own sewing school.

Similar to the City of Sonora, the Angels Camp Police Department is investigating a case where a man reportedly passed a $100 fake bill at a local business.

The Sonora Chamber of Commerce not only concentrates their marketing efforts within the Sonora area but they are also dedicated to raising the awareness of Sonora through tourism, and markets the area as a tourism destination.

Sonora Rentals and Sales, at 13613 Bergel Road, was burglarized on Jan. 22 and again sometime between Jan.