Safety Tool or Privacy Threat?
License Plate Readers Notice those shiny new cameras downtown? They photograph every vehicle that passes, read the license plate, log…
Understanding the 2025-2026 Grand Jury Reports
Behind the Devastation: Tuolumne County Community Development Department Staffing Findings Introduction The Tuolumne County Community Development Department (CDD) is one of…
Ready for Anything: CERT
Emergency Preparedness Training for Tuolumne County Residents Have you ever been inspired to prepare to help your community during emergencies?…
Why School Board Elections Matter
There is still time to run for a School Board! If an incumbent does not run for a school board…
What Do Atmospheric Rivers Portend?
Californians are rightfully concerned about drought and wildfire. Tuolumne County’s elevation somewhat mitigates these challenges, as storms rise over our mountains…
The Raging Grannies of the Mother Lode: Who They Are and Why They Raise Their Voices
In March 2025, five women sat in the center of the audience at a meeting of Tuolumne County Indivisible (TCI)…
Get Yourself Ready, Set, and Go for an Evacuation
In Tuolumne County, many of us live in a tinderbox. We’ve all seen what large fires can do to communities…
Reviewing the Reviews: Tracking County Compliance with Civil Grand Jury Findings
[Note: This is the first of several planned spotlight articles focusing on the 2025-2026 Civil Grand Jury Reports to support…
Run For Something
Strong communities depend on people who are willing to step forward and serve. That’s why it’s so important for thoughtful,…
Recent Civil Grand Jury Reports Include Investigations Into Earlier Questions by Engage Tuolumne Community
[Note: Published in previous newsletters and archived on our website are four articles questioning conflicts of interest and ethics of…
Election Numbers for Tuolumne County June 2 Primary
20,369 Total ballots cast35,763 Registered voters56% Voter turnout We did well as a community for a primary election, but we…
How to Participate in Board of Supervisors Meetings
This article provides: Tuolumne County Government Links The Tuolumne County Government website contains links to the departments and entities that…
