Story and Photos by Thomas Atkins

One of the thirty Giant Sequoias within the Merced Grove dwarfs the surrounding forest.
Of all of the wonders contained within the boundaries of Yosemite National Park, the groves of Giant Sequoias are some of its most impressive features. Scattered throughout the park’s vast terrain, these clusters of towering trees are […]

Story by Greg Kristapovich

The war bird “Blyak” takes off into the sky. Photo by James L. Drush of Jamestown.
The 42nd Annual Father’s Day Fly-In thrilled throngs of air show enthusiasts June 14th at the Columbia Airport. With the spotlight on homebuilt and light sport aircraft, the exposition presented a wide array of exhibits and demonstrations. […]

By Hoyt Cory

Pinecrest resident Jennie Inch loves Nia!
Twain Harte now has its own place where you can stretch the mind-body connection and exercise from the inside out! Stillwater Yoga, formerly in Jamestown, has relocated to the Twain Harte Shopping Center (at the far end from the market) and all are invited to their grand opening […]

Story and photos by Kay Crow

Deborah Dolenz, sister of Micky Dolenz, lead singer/drummer of the original Monkees attended the event and posed with members of the Monkees tribute band, Pleasant Valley Sunday.
Story and photos by Kay Crow
On Friday 13th the Groveland Hotel presented in their concert series at the Yosemite Courtyard Theatre, The Monkees tribute […]

By Thomas Atkins
The CAL-SAFE Program (California School Age Family Education), a program for pregnant and parenting teenagers, may be facing another giant budget cut, affecting the Tuolumne County branch of the program which services all the high schools in the county.
“Unfortunately we are not high on the priority list for educational funding,” said local CAL-SAFE […]