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5 days ago | 
mymotherlode.com | Tracey Petersen
Sonora, CA — It is day two of the riding, roping, and bucking broncos, bringing cheers from the crowd at this year’s Mother Lode Roundup Rodeo. There are plenty of activities even before the fast-riding rodeo.
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5 days ago | 
mymotherlode.com | Tracey Petersen
66th Annual Mother Lode Roundup Parade in Sonora View Photos The sunny, warm weather brought out a large crowd for the 66th Mother Lode Roundup Parade.
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5 days ago | 
mymotherlode.com | Tracey Petersen
Jamestown, CA— The CHP has released details about a two-vehicle collision on Highway 49 and 108 this week that resulted in the rider being ejected from the bike and subsequently flown to a Valley hospital with serious injuries. The collision occurred just after 6 p.m. on Thursday, May 8, 2025, near the Main Street intersection.
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6 days ago | 
mymotherlode.com | Tracey Petersen
Rancho Calaveras, CA — The CHP reminds motorists to watch out for motorcycles after a recent incident. Wednesday morning, the CHP reported a solo crash involving a motorcycle near Seco Street and Jim Brady Road, south of Highway 108 in Jamestown. When officers questioned the rider, he told them that a vehicle cut him off, causing him to hit a fence. Luckily, the rider was not injured in this incident.
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6 days ago | 
mymotherlode.com | Tracey Petersen
Washington Fire of 2022 in Sonora -- TFSC photo View Photo Tuolumne County, CA— Some seniors needing help clearing their property in preparation for wildfires this season can apply for assistance thanks to a state grant. The Tuolumne Fire Safe Council (TFSC) has been awarded an $875,000 CAL FIRE Climate Investment Grant to create the necessary 100 feet of defensible space around the homes of low-income seniors and disabled residents in the county. Over four years, the funding will assist...
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6 days ago | 
mymotherlode.com | Tracey Petersen
TUD Prioritized Locations for Wildfire Risk Mitigation map View Photo Sonora, CA: Tuolumne Utilities District (TUD) has adopted a TUD Wildfire Defense Plan developed with funding from the USDA Forest Service Community Wildfire Defense Grant. The plan was approved unanimous by the Board of Directors at their April 22nd meeting. “This is a huge win for our community,” relayed Board President Ron Ringen, who spearheaded the initiative and pushed for its creation, stating, “Our team’s hard work...
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6 days ago | 
mymotherlode.com | Tracey Petersen
Yosemite North Pines Campground View Photo Yosemite, CA— Yosemite National Park will release reservations for several campgrounds next week. Per park officials, those vying for a site will be able to reserve one starting May 15 at 7 am PDT via Recreation.gov for the following provided list of campgrounds: Upper Pines sites 1–124: August 15 through September 14 North Pines: August 15 through September 14 Lower Pines: June 15 through September 14 Wawona A & C loops and horse sites: August 15...
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6 days ago | 
mymotherlode.com | Tracey Petersen
Vegetation fire in the Copperopolis area of Calaveras County -- PGE camera View Photo Update at 3:09: Firefighters have stopped the forward spread of a vegetation fire in the Copperopolis area of Calaveras County. CAL Fire reports that the flames broke out around 2:30 p.m. in grass out on Hub Court near Chuckwagon Drive north of Highway 4. The Wagon Fire’s forward spread was stopped at an estimated acre in size and was burning at a slow rate of spread. Crews will work towards full containment...
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6 days ago | 
mymotherlode.com | Tracey Petersen
Sonora, CA — Stanislaus National Forest has released a new list of seasonal road closures that will continue through the end of the month. The warm weather has allowed crews to do more road clearing, enabling forest officials to remove some roads from the list of closures. Acting Forest Supervisor Jim Junette issued a new forest order on Thursday for affected roads in the Summit and Calaveras Ranger Districts, extending the road closures listed below, effective May 9 through May 31.
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1 week ago | 
mymotherlode.com | Tracey Petersen
Black Oak Casino Resort new THE HOTEL lobby -- resort photo View Photos Tuolumne, CA — With the renovation and expansion work on THE HOTEL nearing completion, a ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, May 15, to showcase the makeover. THE HOTEL is now fully connected to the casino, and a new, larger lobby has been added to serve as the main entrance to both, as can be viewed in the image box. Additionally, 48 new luxury suites have been added. “Completing this addition to...
