Sonora News

Gov. Jerry Brown paid a surprise visit to the Mother Lode Fair in Sonora, taking in the livestock and other areas.

According to the Manteca Police Department, the Ford F-350 and Wells Cargo Trailer were found on fire by Sonora-area California Highway Patrol near New Peoria Flat and O'Byrnes Ferry Road in Jamestown around 12:30 a.m. Sunday.

A cooking fire is to blame for a vegetation blaze along Highway 108 according to Sonora Police.

Log in with a subscription to read the full story. Each user who logs in with a subscription will be entered in a monthly drawing for... AN IPAD MINI.* From left: Trevor Mills, 14 of Sonora, Ca., Peter Garrett and Jessy Silveira, both 15 of Carson, launch their scooters at the Mills Park skatepark on Thursday.

A four-day tour in south-central Oregon and the wit and humor of Mark Twain are featured in upcoming Davis Travelaires excursions planned for September and October.

He told officers he would return any shopping carts in the area. 3:06 p.m., traffic violations - Several drivers said they were "stuck" in traffic at a construction zone on Mono Way.

Governor Jerry Brown's Drought Task Force held a meeting in Sonora today to hear what is being done to get through the dry year.

All six bus lines that run daily connecting Sonora with the county's unincorporated communities like Jamestown, Columbia and Twain Harte, will see at least some changes, according to Tuolumne County Transit.

The Tuolumne County Arts Alliance will celebrate its' 44th birthday this Saturday.

Governor Jerry Brown surprised Mother Lode Fair goers tonight. The California legislature is in recess, and Brown decided to make a quick trip to the Mother Lode.

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Members of the Governor's Drought Task Force will meet in Sonora tomorrow to hear about how the dry year is impacting the region.

9:29 a.m., Sonora area - A woman on Crystal Falls Drive West said a bicycle "showed up" in her driveway.

Stage 3 Theatre will present a new production of Academy Award-winning writer Ernest Thompson's classic play "On Golden Pond" Friday through Aug. 10 in downtown Sonora.

Sierra Repertory Theatre brings The Sound of Music to the historic Fallon House Theatre in Columbia.

Stage 3 Theatre Company will present "On Golden Pond" Friday through Aug. 10 at 208 S. Green St. in Sonora.

Cal Fire reports crews are getting a handle on the log fire at Sierra Pacific Industries Standard Mill property on Camage Avenue in Sonora.

CAL Fire reports that the blaze is around 1/2 acre and the forward spread has been stopped.

"Some small things should make a big difference," said Dodge. "Examples include a zip line, a petting zoo, disc golf and a wine and cheese showcase for adults with art demonstrations."

The University of California Cooperative Extension is holding a free Project Learning Tree workshop for teachers from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday at the Sonora Library, 480 Greenley Rd., Sonora.