Tuolumne News

Things were moved around and a carton of cigarettes was stolen. 9:01 a.m., Sonora - An elderly woman on the 12600 block of Red Chestnut Lane was calling PG&E and threatening to blow them up because she is upset about her bill.

While large fires burn in Mariposa and Madera Counties, there were a few small fires over the weekend in Tuolumne and Calaveras Counties.

From left Shay locomotive No. 1 "Diziana"; Shay No. 7 "Sonora"; Heisler No. 2 "Tuolumne" ; and engine No.

The Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit of the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection will suspend all burning permits within state responsibility areas of Calaveras County, eastern San Joaquin County, eastern Stanislaus County and Tuolumne County, authorities said.

A major Tuolumne Utilities District water project is facing delays as district leadership looks for a way to fund it.

The project proponents are husband and wife, Hazel and Richard Mitchell. The project would be located in the Tuolumne Light Industrial Business Park on Eagle Ridge Drive, approximately 290 ft.

Assemblymember Frank Bigelow reviews his first six months in office. Bigelow represents the 5th Assembly District in the California Legislature which includes Tuolumne, Calaveras and 7 other neighboring counties.

PUBLIC MEETING: Tuolumne Utilities District Board of Directors, 2 p.m. Tuesday, 18885 Nugget Blvd., Sonora.

CAL Fire reports this morning that thankfully no vegetation fires have been reported in the Tuolumne-Calaveras region.

It's called the world's oldest profession. But from the looks of things in the Mother Lode, prostitution isn't old -- it's downright extinct.

Five Tuolumne County agricultural operations will be featured Saturday during the sixth annual Farm and Ranch Tour sponsored by Farms of Tuolumne County.

A student has reported a sexual assault that has been linked to an earlier reporting.

Native elders from around the state will gather Saturday at the California State Indian Museum to be honored for their efforts to preserve and share tribal traditions and culture.

Californians can breathe a sigh of relief over a crucial first step in implementing health care reform.

The American Red Cross Capital Region Chapter's annual Heroes Breakfast will be held June 11 to honor "community members from Stanislaus and Tuolumne counties who have performed extraordinary acts of courage." Heroes will be recognized in these categories: animal rescue, good Samaritan , law enforcement, medical professional, military , military , ... (more)

The man accused of setting fire to the Columbia House Restaurant was in Tuolumne County Superior court yesterday.

6:27 a.m., Jamestown - A 2008 Dodge pickup was stolen from the 16900 block of Chicken Ranch Road sometime between 1 and 4 a.m. 10:01 a.m., Columbia - A resident of the 22700 block of Bald Mountain Road North reported burglaries to the residence and various outbuildings on the property.

The California Department of Education released school rankings Friday, two measures showing how well schools are doing compared with others in level of achievement and against schools with similar types of students.

The Summerville Union High School District board will meet at 6:30 tonight in the Summerville High library, 17555 Tuolumne Road, Tuolumne.

The California Department of Education released school rankings Friday, two measures showing how well schools are doing compared with others in level of achievement and against schools with similar types of students.