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Sonora · SonoraSonora, 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 Dav…See the Story
Familiar Name Picked For At-Large Planning Commission Seat
Sonora · SonoraSonora, 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 county this…See the Story
New Subaru Of Sonora Facility Planned On Mono Way
Sonora · SonoraSonora, CA – The Stanislaus National Forest is shifting its fire resources to strategic places to prepare for expected thunderstorms in the Sierra Mountains producing lightning this weekend, as reported here. “We’re strategically moving resources around and prepositioning them in locations to be better able to quickly respond to anything that may happen,” explained Stanislaus National Forest Fire Management Officer Beck Johnson. In a recent anno…See the Story
Stanislaus National Forest Shifts Strategic Fire Resources
Sonora · SonoraSonora, CA– The Tuolumne County Board of Supervisors and Public Works Department provided an update on the ongoing issues related to the Tuolumne Road Surface Treatment Project. The county is addressing concerns over the project’s poor quality, emphasizing its commitment to accountability and proper stewardship of taxpayer dollars. The Tuolumne Road Surface Treatment Project, Contract No. 1722, initially bid in June 2023, was rebid due to missin…See the Story
Tuolumne County Updates On Road Surface Treatment Project
Sonora · SonoraSonora, CA– The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service is inviting public comment on a draft environmental impact statement for a proposed national old-growth forest plan amendment. The draft, which is published in the Federal Register, will be open for a 90-day comment period. This amendment aims to provide consistent guidance for the stewardship and conservation of old-growth forests across national forests. It emphasizes proactive ma…See the Story
Forest Service Seeks Public Comment On Old Growth Forest Management Plan
Sonora · SonoraSonora, CA – A direct fire suppression tactic is being used on the 370-acre lightning strike Sheering Fire burning in the Stanislaus National Forest, while fire officials relay that full suppression has been the strategy from the beginning. The blaze ignited on June 25th and is burning among dead and down fuel within the 2013 Rim Fire footprint west of Cherry Lake. As the flames continued to burn through the planning area, firefighters shifted t…See the Story
Direct Fire Tactics Being Used On Forest Sheering Fire
Heatwaves · SonoraSonora, CA — The Tuolumne County Office of Emergency Services is recommending that people cool off at the local public libraries and pools during this week’s heat wave. Of note, the Sonora Main Library’s conference room (480 Greenley Road) will be open during special hours on July 4, Independence Day, from 12:30-6pm. Otherwise, the main library is open today, Wednesday and Friday from 9 am – 6 pm and Saturday from 10 am – 6 pm. The Groveland, Tw…See the Story
Tuolumne County Offering Spots To Cool Off During Heat Wave
Sonora · SonoraSonora, CA — The four-day Mother Lode Fair wrapped up late on Sunday evening. There was a busy crowd at the fairgrounds throughout the weekend taking in the carnival rides, exhibits, vendors, and live entertainment. Saturday’s Junior Livestock Auction was a success, as fair officials report that 300 lots were sold, with about $900,000 raised for the local youth. It is up from $810,000 in 2023. There was a wide range of entertainment acts on the …See the Story
