Tracey Petersen

Yosemite, CA—No reservations are needed this year to visit Yosemite National Park, as data from last year showed it is not the “most effective approach for the coming season.” Park officials report that the decision follows a comprehensive evaluation of t... See more

Sonora, CA — Tuolumne County Office of Emergency Services (OES) has opened two facilities for those impacted by the widespread power outages as the winter storm continues to blow through the Mother Lode, and the sheriff is asking the public to watch out f... See more

Sonora, CA – One dirty habit leads to another, as proven by last month’s Tobacco & Litter Pick-Up in Downtown Sonora event, revealing shocking statistics of nicotine waste. Tuolumne County Public Health (TCPH) reports on the success of the volunteer e... See more

Sonora, CA – Looking for something inexpensive to do in the Mother Lode during the long holiday weekend? In honor of Presidents Day, Monday, Feb. 16th, the Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) will waive day-use fees at the lake. However, other fees, including ove... See more

Sonora, CA – Mother Lode Congressman Tom McClintock’s “Consequences for Social Security Fraud Act” has been folded into another bill, HR 1958, which recently passed the House Judiciary Committee. Rep. McClintock explained that it makes specific acts relat... See more