Adam Artzer (left) and Cody Munsel were two of 25 hunters drawn out of 3,300 Californians to hunt in the special after season G37 zone hunt. Photo by Thomas Atkins.
By Thomas Atkins
This year, between September 27th and November 2nd, the forests, meadows and mountains of Calaveras and Tuolumne Counties were teeming with thousands of […]

Author Gerald French holds a copy of his latest book, “A place called Pinecrest.”
By Thomas Atkins

Since the early 1900s Pinecrest has been a popular destination for those in search of Sierra sunshine and sparkling waters, and its popularity continues to grow as each year more and more tourists and vacationers flock to its inviting summertime […]

It was an exciting, hands-on kitchen tour for the Kackley Family from Salida!  From left to right are: Madison, 5; Christine, their mother; Robert, father; and Megan, 9.
Photos and story by Greg Kristapovich
‘Tis a wondrous time of the year, with magical things happening! And “there’s a magic about candy!’ exclaims Janice Nelson, who has […]

The finale! A super jam session! Leading the performance, left to right is the power quartet of Sourdough Slim, Norton Buffalo, Joe Craven and Cactus Bob!
Story and photos by Greg Kristapovich
Regarded as one of the premier festivals on the West Coast, the Sonora Christmas (craft and music) Festival provided three days of pure excitement, […]

Dan and Amanda experiencing a “rock star” experience in China as they sing (in Chinese) the Beijing Olympics theme song – “Beijing Huan Ying Ni” at their school in front of 5,000 people.
Greetings and Happy Belated Thanksgiving! It’s never too late to give thanks. We have a lot to be thankful for over here, including […]