Tuolumne County’s Wallet: Budget Basics for Residents Part 1
We have heard a great deal about Tuolumne County’s budget amid decisive changes in departments and personnel this past year….
What Is the Latest on Fire Insurance in Tuolumne County?
This article leans heavily on a post in the Public Policy Institute of California’s blog, “A Deeper Look at California’s…
Where Will the Farmer’s Market Go?
One of the most unusual projects the Sonora City Council is actively pursuing is a downtown catchment basin next to…
League of Women Voters Opposes the SAVE Act
The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act for the second time in April 2025. It…
Just Mercy – A Movie Review
“Each of us is more than the worst thing we’ve ever done,” says Bryan Stevenson, the founder of the Equal…
The Refuge Recovery Center
Refuge: A place to be safe from danger, harm, or trouble. I recently toured The Refuge Recovery Center, a residential…
Medicare Advantage Plans are Discontinuing Coverage in Tuolumne County
As of January 1, 2026, three of four existing Medicare Advantage (MA) plans will no longer be available to Tuolumne County seniors….
An Oasis in an Educational Desert
The enthusiasm and passion that Anneka Rogers Whitmer has for her job are certainly admirable. As the Director of Special…
The 2018 California Values Act
Part One of this series was printed in the November 7, 2025 Newsletter. Part Two: A Local Perspective Obvious violations…
A Voice for Us to Hear
The following was written by a county employee and read by an acquaintance at the Oct. 21 Board of Supervisors…
Fossil Fuels Industry v. Consumers: They Profit, We Lose
We have a choice: continue using fossil fuels to power our country or transition to alternative energy. Why bother to…
The 2018 California Values Act: Confronting Unjust Federal Immigration Enforcement
Part One: Background Part Two of this article will be continued in the November 21 Newsletter. The United States has…
