Nic Peterson

Sonora

Writer at myMotherLode.com

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Vegetation Fire In La Grange

1 week ago | mymotherlode.com | Nic Peterson

La Grange, CA– A vegetation fire located in the 9700 block of Picadero Way in La Grange has grown to ten acres and is threatening structures. Emergency units are currently going door to door to notify residents. Several roads have been closed in the vicinity, including Ranchito at Zelma Way, Banderilla at Picadero, and Ranchito at Banderilla. Residents in the affected zone are being urged to evacuate immediately.
Dog Rescued From Heat On Popular Murphys Hiking Trail

1 week ago | mymotherlode.com | Nic Peterson

Murphys, CA– A Sunday afternoon hike turned into a rescue mission when a dog overheated and its owner ran out of water on a remote trail near New Melones Lake, fire officials said. Murphys Fire Protection District and CAL FIRE TCU Engine 4482 responded Sunday, June 15, to the area of Parrotts Ferry Road and the New Melones Lake Bridge—known locally as “The Bomb” hike—after a dog named Nala began showing signs of heat illness about 1.5 miles from the roadway.
CAL FIRE To Conduct Prescribed Burn Near New Hogan Lake

1 week ago | mymotherlode.com | Nic Peterson

San Andreas, CA– CAL FIRE’s Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit will conduct a hazardous fuel reduction burn near New Hogan Lake in Calaveras County on Thursday, June 19, as part of its Central Hill Vegetation Management Project. The prescribed burn will treat approximately 20 acres of brush directly across from Wrinkle Cove and near the CAL FIRE Valley Springs Forest Fire Station. Crews aim to reduce flammable vegetation and limit regrowth, helping to slow the spread of potential wildfires.
Repeat DUI Offender Gets Four Years In State Prison

1 week ago | mymotherlode.com | Nic Peterson

Tuolumne County District Attorney's Office Logo View Photo Jamestown, CA– A Tuolumne County man with a prior felony DUI conviction has been sentenced to four years in state prison after crashing his vehicle while under the influence, the Tuolumne County District Attorney’s Office announced recently. Brad Leon McIver, of Jamestown, was sentenced by Judge Laura Leslie Krieg after pleading guilty to felony DUI stemming from an April 28, 2024, solo vehicle crash. At the time of the incident,...
Road Work Scheduled Across Calaveras And Tuolumne Counties

1 week ago | mymotherlode.com | Nic Peterson

Sonora, CA– The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will implement one-way traffic control and lane closures on multiple state highways in Calaveras and Tuolumne counties for maintenance and construction from Monday, June 16, through Thursday, June 19. In Calaveras County, work on Highway 4 will cause one-way traffic control from Bonanza Mine Way to Appaloosa Road for highway construction.
Vegetation Fire In Clements

1 week ago | mymotherlode.com | Nic Peterson

Clements, CA– Firefighters are on the scene of a vegetation fire in the Clements area that is estimated to be 3.5-5 acres in size.. The fire is located at the 24000 block of North Mcintire Road in San Joaquin County. Structures are reportedly threatened by this fire. The fire is burning in grass/oak woodland with the potential to reach 20-30 acres. Additional air support is heading to this incident.
Structure Fire In Tuolumne

2 weeks ago | mymotherlode.com | Nic Peterson

Tuolumne, CA– A fully involved structure fire has spread into nearby vegetation in the 18800 block of Evergreen Drive. The fire has also reached a second structure. Evacuation orders are in effect for Evergreen Drive, with evacuation warnings issued for Canyonview Drive and Moonbeam. The Tuolumne County Sheriffâ€™s Office reminds residents that if you feel unsafe, leave the area, do not wait for an official evacuation order.
Forward Progress Halted In Copperopolis Fire

3 weeks ago | mymotherlode.com | Nic Peterson

Copperopolis, CA– Fire crews quickly stopped the forward progress of a vegetation fire, named the Feather Fire, that broke out near Oâ€™Byrnes Ferry Road and Black Creek Drive at 1:20 pm. The fire was burning at a moderate rate of spread and was contained at approximately 3 acres. The cause remains under investigation. Crews will remain on scene to mop up and monitor hot spots. The fire’s location is close to a fire that started yesterday, called the Little Fire.
Sierra No. 3 Steam Locomotive Set To Return At Railtown 1897

3 weeks 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.
Assembly Republicans Launch ‘Cost of Living Week’

3 weeks 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.