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…
A Brief History of Climate Change: Why It Matters to Tuolumne County Residents
In 1959, oil and gas industry scientists informed their management that burning fossil fuel products would begin to warm the…
Libraries Are Under Attack by Project 2025
Libraries are the cornerstones of a democratic society (1). The Heritage Foundation, as revealed in Project 2025, seeks to spread…
Overwhelmed, to Say the Least
On Saturday, June 14, our small community gathered 1,700+ strong to show the world that we won’t take the abuse…
