One of Many Voices Leading the Charge to Save a Local Fire Station
The following are remarks made during the 3-hour discussion at the Jan. 6 Board of Supervisors meeting about the county’s…
Real Problems
Letter to the Editor Tom McClintock, our Congressional representative, has recently been touting a bill passed by the House that he…
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…
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….
Local Environmental Group Continues to Protect the Sierra Nevada Despite National Attacks
This citation is from the Winter 2025 Newsletter from Central Sierra Environmental Resource Center (CSERC). ENGAGE TUOLUMNEencourages our community to…
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…
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….
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…
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…
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…
Apply Now to the Woodsmoke Reduction Program
It’s almost woodsmoke season! Fall and winter are prime wood-burning seasons in Tuolumne County, affecting our air quality. Lowered air…
