A lone tombstone stands out above the star thistles in Springfield Cemetery outside of Columbia.
Story and photos by Thomas Atkins
In the early days of the Mother Lode when shovels and picks penetrated the soil in search of gold, holes were also dug for those who perished from the harsh conditions of pioneer living, and […]

Executive Look

W (Rated PG-13) 131 mins
As unpopular as it is to say these days, I admit that I like President Bush. Being a political science major, my studies have helped me understand what is going on more so than most, and the man fascinates me. For whether or not one agrees with his policies (and […]

“What should be the new president’s #1 priority?” (asked in sports bars, cemeteries and other mysterious places)

“The economy. What it boils down to is that anybody who works has a right to have a good job, a fair paycheck and go home and not worry about how he’s gonna make his mortgage tomorrow. That’s the […]

“Best Couples Costume” award went to Dave Leitaker, “The Pirate”, and Samantha Foster, “The Beer Wench”! (Both reside in Copperopolis).
 Story and photos by Greg Kristapovich
The creatures in Copperopolis just cannot wait to come out! So the folks at Micki and Larry’s (M&L’s) Sports Pub (on Copper Cove Drive) schedule what is perhaps the Mother Lode’s […]

Story and photos by Greg Kristapovich
You just never know who’ll show up at the Nugget Bar in Murphys! On Saturday night, October 25th, Deacon Jones – who often played alongside the legendary John Lee Hooker – showed up with his band at the popular bar at Big Tree Road and Main Street! Although the appearance […]