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…
Get Ready to Vote
California is not waiting. While a federal executive order targeting mail-in voting winds through the courts — challenged by California…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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….
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…
Prescribed Burn Associations: Managing Your Property with Fire
Tuolumne County is one of 29 counties in California with a Prescribed Burn Association (PBA) (1). Prescribed burns are permitted…
Are Local Elections in Peril?
We are facing a potentially dire electoral emergency. Will Congress outlaw vote-by-mail before November? Will voters feel threatened at the…
California’s 2026 Primary Election is June 2
The following list of important dates is the schedule of notable 2026 Primary Election activities planned by the State of…
Tuolumne County Needs Weather Data
In Tuolumne County, weather shapes our daily lives. We watch storms build over the ridges, track shifting winds during fire…
