Nic Peterson

5 days ago | mymotherlode.com | Nic Peterson

Jamestown, CA– The Sierra No. 3 steam locomotive, one of the most iconic engines in American film and television history, is preparing to return to service at Railtown 1897 State Historic Park in Jamestown, with its official debut set for July 12. Ahead of the public celebration, California State Parks and the California State Railroad Museum Foundation are encouraging visitors to stop by the park in the coming weeks.

5 days ago | mymotherlode.com | Nic Peterson

Sacramento, CA– Assembly Republicans on Monday announced the launch of “Cost of Living Week,” a coordinated effort to highlight what they describe as rising economic pressures on California families and to call for action on a set of stalled affordability-focused bills.

5 days ago | mymotherlode.com | Nic Peterson

Sonora, CA– A temporary closure of Deer Valley 4WD Road in the Calaveras Ranger District has been issued to protect the federally listed Yosemite Toad and its critical breeding habitat, the U.S. Forest Service announced recently. Acting Forest Supervisor Jim Junette signed the forest order, which prohibits motor vehicle access on Forest Road No. 8N02 from its intersection with Highway 4 to the Eldorado and Stanislaus National Forest boundary.

1 week ago | mymotherlode.com | Nic Peterson

Sonora, CA– Tuolumne County residents can recycle mattresses and tires for free on Saturday, June 7, during a community event hosted by the Tuolumne County Solid Waste Division, the Greater Valley Conservation Corps, and the Mattress Recycling Council. The event will take place from 8 a.m. to noon at the Greater Valley Conservation Corps satellite office, located at 14993 Camage Avenue in East Sonora. Residents may bring up to nine car or passenger truck tires, provided they are off the rim.

1 week ago | mymotherlode.com | Nic Peterson

Tuolumne County District Attorney's Office Logo View Photo Sonora, CA– A Tuolumne County jury on May 20 convicted Cheryl Ann Porter of driving under the influence of a drug following a two-day trial, District Attorney Cassandra Jenecke announced. Porter was sentenced the same day by Judge David C. Beyersdorf to three years of formal probation, credit for time served, a $2,142 fine, and enrollment in a DUI education class. The judge declined to impose additional jail time or electronic...