Calendar for July 21, 2014
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Forest smokejumpers attend film’s opening day
The Stanislaus National Forest is using the release of “Planes 2: Fire and Rescue” — a movie with a striking resemblance to the Rim Fire — to get out the word about its “One Less Spark” fire prevention campaign.
The agency got a few of the U.S. Forest Service smokejumpers to explain their jobs, show off their gear and answer questions from children and adults on opening day Friday at Regal Cinema 10 in Sonora.![]()
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Homeless must go, council decides
The city of Sonora has a new law making it a misdemeanor for homeless people to camp on public or private property.
However, the new law is set to expire at the end of the year in hopes that community leaders can come up with a more well-rounded plan to deal with the problem.![]()
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Groveland: Conserve water or pay more
Groveland property owners with public water and sewer connections will see their bills go up beginning next month unless they cut back usage about 20 percent.
The Groveland Community Services District Board of Directors on Monday approved emergency rates for both services in response to the region’s three-year drought.![]()
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Letters to the Editor for July 22, 2014
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News of Record for July 22, 2014
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Obituaries for July 22, 2014
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Man drowns at Rainbow Pool
A 30-year-old Southern California man drowned Tuesday at a popular Groveland-area swimming hole.
Enkhchuluun Demberel, of Torrance, Los Angeles County, was swimming about noon at Rainbow Pool, a day-use area on the Stanislaus National Forest’s Groveland Ranger District.![]()
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Mono Way widening: Full road closure looms
Mono Way widening work continues this week, and city officials are informing drivers that a full, two-week closure starting Monday will complicate travel on the busy road.
According to the City of Sonora, a short stretch of Mono Way will be shut down from July 28 through Aug. 8 while crews replace a culvert that allows drainage under the road. The closure will occur between Roselyn Lane and Rogers Road, with no through traffic allowed until the culvert is completed.![]()
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TUD lowers water-use reduction goal to 25 percent
The Tuolumne Utilities District Board of Directors was able to relax some of TUD’s Phase III water restrictions Tuesday, following recent support from the state and months of diligent conservation by customers.
The board voted 5-0 to lower the district’s water-use reduction goal from 50 to 25 percent. However, customers still face a $500 fine and potential service restrictions if they don’t reduce their usage by at least 25 percent.![]()
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Sonora High trustees vote to save football season
Crisis was seemingly averted Tuesday night when the Sonora Union High School District Board of Trustees approved an amended bond construction schedule that won’t destroy the home football season and isn’t expected to incur much greater cost.
The timeline still hinges on the approval of the California Environmental Quality Act initial study for the $16.7 million upcoming projects — three building renovations, track and field resurfacing and a new aquatic center.![]()
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AutoZone OK’d by supervisors
Following a lengthy appeal process, the Calaveras County Board of Supervisors gave its approval Tuesday to a proposed auto parts store in Valley Springs.
The 4-1 vote, with Supervisor Merita Callaway dissenting, came after hours of discussion regarding the planning process and highway access issues with Caltrans.![]()
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Letters to the Editor for July 23, 2014
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News of Record for July 23, 2014
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Obituaries for July 23, 2014
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One-Day-Deal July 25, ONLY
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Bear Valley music fest, art show to open
The 46th annual Bear Valley Music Festival will open Friday and continue through Aug. 10 at the 7,000-foot level in Bear Valley.![]()
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Datebook for July 24-30
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‘Rods to Rails’ show returns to Jamestown
Starting at 8 a.m. Saturday, Jamestown’s cozy Main Street will be closed off and free to spectators to view an array of spectacular vehicles during the Jamestown Promotion Club’s third annual “Rods to Rails” classic car show.![]()
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Strawberry Fall Festival takes shape for Sept. 11
Ticket sales began this week for the 2014 Strawberry Fall Music Festival, taking place Sept. 11 to 14 at the Nevada County Fairgrounds in Grass Valley. Performers will include Jerry Douglas, Eliza Gilkyson, John Jorgenson, Patty Griffin and more to be announced.![]()
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