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News of record for July 15, 2008
A deputy called a woman whose name was on several items in the trash. She said she paid someone to haul off her trash and would pick it up.
Grass Valley couple save man from drowning
A Grass Valley couple "brought back" a Marysville man who was pulled from the South Fork Yuba River after lying at the bottom for as long as a minute Friday afternoon.
Public Transit Beats Buying Gas
Tiffany Shepherd of Soulsbyville commutes to Columbia College four days a week with her 3-year-old son.
If the area entered into a long-term drought, there would be enough water to last the Tuolumne Utilities District until about 2048, according to an analysis by TUD's district manager Tom Scesa.
News of record for May 23, 2008
When the portable toilet was out of order, someone smeared feces all over it, he said.
“So far, everything seems positive.”
Those living in the Mono Vista and Soulsbyville areas could be spared from driving to Sonora to shop for some items if a proposal to build a 24-hour general merchandise and drugstore receives the Tuolumne ... via The Union Democrat
Grandmother gives new meaning to day
“Parenting classes that weren't around or available when I raised children, or at least weren't as prevalent, are an incredible resource.”
Two Sonora boys have developed a reputation every Mother's Day for spoiling the woman who raised them. via The Union Democrat
News of record for May 6, 2008
When she was called back, the woman said she and her fiance were going through some problems and hung up again without giving her name. via The Union Democrat
News of record for May 5, 2008
After they left, he found gas siphoning tools. 1:03 p.m., Jamestown - A man turned in six hypodermic needles he found at his rental property on the 11000 block of McKibben Drive. via The Union Democrat
17 Teachers Honored By County School Boards
Seventeen teachers were honored Tuesday evening during the 2008 County Boards of Trustees Dinner Meeting at Sierra Bible Church. via KVML
Docents Bring the Past to Life
“We decided about six years ago that Railtown needed us more”
The return of wildflowers, blossoms and migrating birds aren't the only signs that spring has sprung in the Mother Lode. via Union Democrat
Sonora CHP Involved In Morning Pursuit
The Sonora area CHP was involved in a pursuit that started at 9:50 this morning in the Willow Springs area. via My Mother Lode
Couple starts up solar program
“It's for the educational value, to show them what can be done”
Mike and Lynn Skutches don't just practice energy conservation. Now, with the help of a PG&E grant, they teach it too. via The Union Democrat
Alextamping Offers Innovative Stamps
March is woman's history month. This is a nice time to honor woman who have made a difference. via BellaOnline
School districts send layoff notices to staff
“It's an ugly sandwich we're all going to have to take a bite out of.”
At least 30 teachers in Tuolumne and Calaveras counties have been given notice, or will be given notice by Friday, of potential layoffs in accordance with the governor's proposed 10 percent budget cut. via The Union Democrat
News of record for March 6, 2008
Someone entered through the roof access and fell through the ceiling. 8:09 a.m., Sonora area - A man on the 23000 block of Comstock Ranch Road said a man in Oklahoma keeps calling claiming to be his wife's ... via The Union Democrat
News of record for February 26, 2008
A few minutes later, he saw man and woman walking on Tuolumne Road at Black Oak Road and stopped. via The Union Democrat
Vehicle Burglaries Peak During Holiday Weekend
“Over the holidays we get a lot of people vacationing up here, and sometimes they aren't as diligent about locking there cars up”
The Tuolumne County Sheriff's Department is investigating a high number of vehicle burglaries occurring between Sunday night and Monday morning between the areas of Soulsbyville and Cold Springs/Strawberry. ... via My Mother Lode
Vehicle burglaries heavy in foothills
“This goes for anytime, not just in light of all the recent thefts.”
A rash of vehicle burglaries over the holiday weekend in the Soulsbyville and Strawberry areas targeted electronics and other valuables left in view, the Tuolumne County Sheriff's Office. via Modesto Bee
New TUD water plants to start operating
“We're trying to make sure everything functions the way it's supposed to”
New treatment plants which will supply water to hundreds of Tuolumne Utilities District customers in the Big Hill and Curtis Creek areas should be up and running within weeks. via The Union Democrat