B. J. Hansen

Sonora

News Director, KVML at myMotherLode.com

Clarke Broadcasting News Director. Author: California's Rim Fire - Behind The Headlines. Wine podcaster.

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Articles

Radio Phone-a-thon To Help Tuolumne Park and Recreation District

Jul 18, 2024 | mymotherlode.com | B. J. Hansen

Kelly Bunnel, James Wood, and Shelly Davis King View Photo Tuolumne, CA — The Tuolumne Park and Recreation District will be having a major fundraiser on Friday to help maintain and expand its recreational programs and offerings in Tuolumne. The special district is separate from Tuolumne County government and keeps up and oversees several public properties in the township and puts on events throughout the year, such as the summer concert series at West Side Memorial Park. There are also plans...
Familiar Name Picked For At-Large Planning Commission Seat

Jul 18, 2024 | mymotherlode.com | B. J. Hansen

Tuolumne County Administration Building View Photo Sonora, CA — The Tuolumne County Board of Supervisors picked a member to fill an open seat on the Tuolumne County Planning Commission, and the move created a new vacancy. How it works is that each of the five board of supervisors individually nominates a member to represent their specific supervisorial district, and then two additional at-large seats are decided jointly by the board. Longtime commissioner Jerry Morrow is currently serving as...
Calaveras Man Arrested On Domestic Violence, Drug, And Gun Charges

Jul 18, 2024 | mymotherlode.com | B. J. Hansen

West Point, CA — An extensive investigation led to the arrest and several charges filed against a West Point man. The Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office reports that 27-year-old Jordan Fox Peters was allegedly under the influence of drugs and a victim at a residence on Lily Gap Road felt unsafe and tried to leave. The victim attempted to call 911 but Peters reportedly grabbed the person by the throat and took the phone away. He also pushed a child in the process.
Financial Trends And Planning Commission Pick On Supervisors Agenda

Jul 18, 2024 | mymotherlode.com | B. J. Hansen

Tuolumne County Board of Supervisors Sign View Photo Sonora, CA — The Tuolumne County Board of Supervisors will hold a special meeting this morning. The board will review applications for an open Tuolumne County Planning Commission seat that was vacated by the departure of Kara Bechtle. Several prospective candidates have applied for the position that helps oversee land use decisions. In addition, there will be a presentation on long-term financial trends and forecasts. The purpose is to give...
Power Outages Impacting Greater Sonora And Phoenix Lake Areas

Jul 17, 2024 | mymotherlode.com | B. J. Hansen

Sonora, CA — PG&E is investigating a pair of major power outages impacting thousands of customers in Tuolumne County. At 8:36 am, 2,641 customers lost power in the Sonora and East Sonora areas. A minute later, at 8:37 am, 1,893 customers lost electricity in the Phoenix Lake region. The cause of the outages is not immediately known.
U-Haul Truck Stuck Near Top Of Sonora Pass

Jul 17, 2024 | mymotherlode.com | B. J. Hansen

Tuolumne County, CA — Travelers should expect significant delays if trying to go over Highway 108 Sonora Pass this morning. The CHP reports that a 26-foot-long U-Haul truck that is pulling a 17-foot trailer has become stuck near the summit of the pass. The area is about a mile east of Kennedy Meadows. The truck was located at about 5 am and a tow truck is heading to the area. The CHP reports that the incident is blocking both the east and westbound traffic lanes.
Early Morning House Fire In Tuttletown

Jul 17, 2024 | mymotherlode.com | B. J. Hansen

CAL Fire - Tuolumne County Fire Logo View Photo Tuolumne County, CA — Firefighters are working to extinguish a residential structure fire that also spread to about a quarter acre of vegetation in the 20500 block of Jackass Hill Road. The fire ignited shortly before 5 am. Crews have made progress knocking down the blaze and are now mopping up the incident. There have been no initial reports of any injuries. The cause of the fire is not immediately known. Be prepared for activity in the...
Fire Ignites Near J-59

Jul 16, 2024 | mymotherlode.com | B. J. Hansen

CAL Fire - Tuolumne County Fire Logo View Photo La Grange, CA — Air and ground resources are responding to a vegetation fire on J-59 near Old Don Pedro Road. The fire is estimated to be three acres in size, according to CAL Fire. There are no initial reports of any structures being threatened. Be prepared for activity in the area. We will pass along more information as it becomes available. Written by BJ Hansen. Sign up for our Breaking News Alerts and the myMotherLode.com Daily Newsletters...
Council Approves Dragoon Gulch Forestry Partnership

Jul 16, 2024 | mymotherlode.com | B. J. Hansen

Previous storm Damage on Dragoon Gulch Trail View Photo Sonora, CA — The Sonora City Council voted 4-0 to enter into a partnership with Columbia College related to forestry work on the Dragoon Gulch Trail. The Greater Sierra Forestry Corps, which is a partnership involving the college, Mother Lode Job Training, and others, will do educational training on the nearly four-mile trail. It will be a place for students to develop forestry skills while also getting done needed trail maintenance....
New Sonora Subaru Facility Environmental Review Released

Jul 16, 2024 | mymotherlode.com | B. J. Hansen

Artist Rendering of Subaru of Sonora facility View Photo Sonora, CA — There are plans to build a new Subaru of Sonora building at 12828 Mono Way, near the boundary line separating the City of Sonora and the unincorporated area of the county. Since 2017, Subaru of Sonora has shared a mutual space with the Sonora Ford Dealership at 13254 Mono Way, and there is a need for separate buildings. The owner/applicant is Cypress Square Properties, LLC. A 146-page environmental report released by the...