
B. J. Hansen
News Director, KVML at myMotherLode.com
Clarke Broadcasting News Director. Author: California's Rim Fire - Behind The Headlines. Wine podcaster.
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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...
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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...
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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.
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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...
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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.
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10 years ago, I wrote a book on the Rim Fire. For the first time, I am releasing it in hardcover. There is an updated intro highlighting a few happenings over the past decade. Currently only available on Amazon for $22 https://t.co/v9XD4uVU73

Interesting development using new technology in 40-year-old murder case in Calaveras County. https://t.co/CUIsKIcsoA

An update: DUI Arrest Following Jamestown Crash Involving TCSO Deputy - https://t.co/hVrPOAiWSI https://t.co/BuHoGvg5pw