Black Friday in Modesto area: Afternoon traffic could be troublesome

Customer Interaction Solutions - Fri Nov 27

Then just go to this Tweet from J.D. Langley a few minutes ago: "Wow. The traffic around the mall area is insane! almost 15 min to get from Standiford/Sick to Pelandale/Salida Blvd." So, don't say we didn't warn you.

Fire damages home

Union Democrat - Fri Nov 27

Two people escaped a house fire today in the Phoenix Lake area. The fire at 21600 Montgomery Road was reported at 11:25 a.m. The property is owned by Glen Kolpack, fire officials said.

Former TPRD manager ordered to pay up

Union Democrat - Fri Nov 27

A Soulsbyville woman serving jail time for embezzlement was ordered Wednesday to repay more than $60,000 to the Tuolumne Park and Recreation District.

Otto The Auto Arrives In The Mother Lode

My Mother Lode - Thu Nov 26

Thanks to a AAA of Northern California donation Otto the Auto has arrived in the Mother Lode.

Robber strikes in Columbia

Union Democrat - Wed Nov 25

The Tuolumne County Sheriff's Office is looking for a man in connection with an armed robbery at the R&L Mini Mart in Columbia today.

Innocent plea in Red Church break-in case

Union Democrat - Wed Nov 25

The man who allegedly attempted to burn down the St. James Anglican Church pleaded not guilty via video arraignment Tuesday in the Tuolumne County Superior Court.

Multiple Charges Filed Against Sonora Area Transient

My Mother Lode - Wed Nov 25

The Tuolumne County District Attorney's office has filed several complaints against 62 year old Thomas Joseph Layden III including a violation of section 455 of the California State Penal Code; an attempt to burn.

Forest to close roads for season

Union Democrat - Wed Nov 25

Beginning Dec. 1, the Stanislaus National Forest plans to close some forest roads until spring.

No Furloughs For Sonora ... At Least Not Yet

My Mother Lode - Tue Nov 24

Sonora, CA -- While Tuolumne County employees, exclusive of emergency personnel, are on the second day of their three day Thanksgiving week furlough, no furlough has been initiated by the City of Sonora.

Tuolumne County Family NOT Involved In Woodland Accident

My Mother Lode - Tue Nov 24

The Woodland C.H.P. Office has confirmed that a Tuolumne County family was not involved in the Monday afternoon accident that claimed the life of a 10 year old girl on County Rd.