Dove Fire Forces Evacuations Near Sonora

The Dove Fire burned 223 acres near Highway 108 and Stockton Road, forcing evacuations across several Tuolumne County neighborhoods. Two firefighters were injured and hospitalized.

Crews worked Sunday night into Monday to extinguish hot spots and strengthen control lines while evacuation orders and warnings remained in place.

Highway 108 was reduced to one lane near the fire, and several local roads remained closed. Evacuation centers opened for residents, pets, and large animals.

A second Tuolumne County blaze, the 13-acre Court Fire, prompted evacuations near the courthouse Monday before crews stopped its forward progress and downgraded orders to warnings.

Residents can follow the Tuolumne County Sheriff for updates and check the county’s evacuation map for current orders, warnings, and road closures.

California Sailor Rescued After Month Adrift

A California sailor was rescued alive after spending about a month adrift during his first solo voyage across the Pacific Ocean.

Kai Sato, 39, left Catalina Island on June 7. Two weeks later, his sailboat’s mast snapped before he ran out of fuel and lost phone service.

Sato used PVC pipes and kayak paddles to repair his sails. He survived on oatmeal, fish, and squid while collecting condensation for drinking water.

The crew of the M/V George III spotted Sato’s damaged boat July 21 about 900 miles from Hawaii and brought him aboard after a 90-minute rescue.

‘The Mask’ Director Chuck Russell Dies at 74

Chuck Russell, the director behind The Mask, A Nightmare on Elm Street 3, and The Blob, died last week in the San Diego area. He was 74.

Russell helped launch major Hollywood careers, casting Cameron Diaz in her first film and directing Jim Carrey in the 1994 blockbuster, The Mask, that made him a household name.

Carrey called working with Russell a privilege and praised the playful atmosphere he created on set, describing The Mask as “one of the jewels of [his] creative life.”

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➤ Fortuna: Former council member Christina Ann Mobley received a 20-month federal prison sentence for embezzling more than $500,000 from her employer, including money used for gambling. (More)

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➤ Kern County: A Glendale resident won a record $1.2 million jackpot Saturday at Hard Rock Casino Tejon after placing a $125 slot-machine wager. (More)

➤ Salinas: Several people, including children, were hospitalized in stable condition after a driver allegedly fleeing police ran a red light and caused a multi-vehicle crash. (More)

➤ Fresno and Kings counties: Health officials confirmed each county’s first West Nile virus case of the year, with both infections reported this month. (More)

➤ Santa Cruz: A 16-year-old lifeguard rescued a 10-year-old boy from rough surf at Seabright Beach before beachgoers helped pull them both to shore. (See Photo)

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➤ Pasadena: A suspected DUI driver stopped to pump gas during a 130-mph police chase from the West Valley to Pasadena before three people were arrested. (Watch Video)

➤ Southern California: Above-normal heat will persist through the week, with inland communities forecast to top 100 degrees Saturday and Lancaster potentially reaching 111. (More)

➤ San Diego: More than 3,000 SDG&E customers lost power Sunday afternoon across Grantville, Allied Gardens, Del Cerro, Lake Murray, Mission Gorge, and Sycamore Canyon. (More)

➤ Coachella Valley: Mr. Corgington, a local corgi who recovered from a career-threatening injury, was selected to represent Team USA at a major race in Lithuania next month. (More)

➤ Players from the Stanford football team formed the first campus chapter of the College Football Players Association yesterday. They’ve now reached the membership threshold needed to elect representatives as they push toward collective bargaining. (More)

➤ The Athletics added former pitcher Chan Ho Park as an investor and senior adviser yesterday, making him the first Korean to own a stake in an MLB club. (More)

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➤ San Diego State is renegotiating football coach Sean Lewis’s contract before the program’s first Pac-12 season. His current five-year deal requires good-faith negotiation opportunities after a conference change. (More)

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➤ The Voice finalist Ralph Edwards opened Vibe Check Studios inside Fresno’s historic Kindler Home, offering recording space, podcasts, and music lessons for local artists. (More)

➤ Kern County Library’s summer reading challenge ends Friday, while Ballet Folklorico Huaztelcalli closes the “Books in Motion” season with Coco on Saturday. (More)

➤ A 15-year-old San Diego athlete made a near-complete recovery after suffering a rare stroke during basketball practice. She later threw a ceremonial first pitch at Petco Park. (More)

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