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…
Local Coffee Roaster Hit by Tariffs
If you, like two-thirds of American adults, drink coffee every day, you may enjoy a brew produced by Tuolumne County’s…
No One is Above the Law, Including a County Supervisor
Today I am angry, disgusted, and disappointed. Recently, after reviewing records from the Community Development Department (known to many as…
Why Vote YES on California Proposition 50 in the November 4 Special Election
When I first heard about Proposition 50, I was strongly opposed to it. California already has a fair redistricting system….
We Need Sustainable Funding for the Tuolumne County Office of Emergency Services (PART 1)
One of California’s worst wildfires roared through the small town of Paradise on November 8, 2018. Just a few months…
Homelessness in Neighboring Counties: Calaveras, Amador, and Mariposa
We have been hearing a lot about homelessness and unhoused people over the past decade. The Union Democrat reporting has…
Nancy’s Hope Offers Hope to Many
When asked why she started Nancy’s Hope, Nancy Scott explained that her faith motivated her to help those in need….
TAY House Provides Housing and Services for Local Youth
Who knew there was a local housing program for youth who had been either in the foster care system or…
Is Our Local Meals on Wheels at Risk?
Meals on Wheels is a nationwide program that annually delivers nutritional meals to 2 million people. It is broadly popular…
Medi-Cal: A Potential Crisis Emanating from Project 2025
Medi-Cal (as Medicaid is called in California) is a lifeline for many in our community. That lifeline is now under…
An Overview of Tuolumne County Housing Goals and Funding
Note: Engage Tuolumne’s series of articles on homelessness began with the June 4 and 20 newsletters (“Let’s Have a Conversation…
Impact of Potential Social Security Changes on Local Residents
The Administration has given conflicting information about its plans for Social Security. For example, in December, President Trump told NBC…
