Get Ready to Vote
California is not waiting. While a federal executive order targeting mail-in voting winds through the courts — challenged by California…
SAVE Act Story 2
This is the second of a series of three voting stories. These stories first appeared in the March 2026 edition…
A Glut of Candidates for Governor
There will be 24 Democrats (including Barack D. Obama Shaw) and 13 Republicans on the June 2 primary ballot for…
Maybe Not Illegal, but Ethical?
In 2020, the Tuolumne County Planning Commission had to consider an application by Anaiah Kirk, then Chair of the Board…
Why Become an Election Observer?
Observers help ensure elections are free, fair, and transparent. By being physically present, they discourage fraud or misconduct and build…
The SAVE Act – Three Women’s Stories
For the next three Engage Tuolumne newsletters, we will publish personal stories of three women and how the SAVE Act…
Tuolumne County Needs a Court-Appointed Special Advocate Program More than Ever
In Tuolumne County, we care deeply about our children and the future of our community. Most children grow up surrounded…
The Role of a Civil Grand Jury
Established by the U.S. Constitution, the American grand jury system was conceived as a way to protect citizens from unfettered…
Firewise USA: Keeping Yourself and Your Neighbors Safe
Firewise USA is a program of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA); its goal is to organize neighborhoods into fire…
To Boycott or Not To Boycott: That is the Question
I moved from Sonora to Southern California in 1986. One of my first discoveries was Target. I loved that store….
Tales of the City: Beautification Committee Abolished
As a founding member of Sonora City Council’s Parks, Recreation, and Beautification Committee (PRB), I have participated with other citizens…
Know the Difference: Primary Elections
A primary election is held months before the November general election to determine which candidates appear on the final, general…
