Thirty Years of Enlightenment about Rivers and Dams - Revisiting the Mother Lode’s Flooded Treasure 
 
 ABOVE: The new bridge spans high above Melones Reservoir
 
 
Over the last century many battles have been fought to keep rivers flowing free, but none hits closer to home than the struggle for the Stanislaus River, a once pristine stretch of water […]

They’re Rough! They’re Tough!
Meet the Mountain Derby Girls!
Photos and Story by Greg Kristapovich

 
ABOVE: Head Coach Maria Hines (center), poses with three of her very intimidating Mountain Derby Girls, Shelley Hodes (left), Jodi Harris (right) and Sarah Butler, kneeling, (all of Jamestown).

 
They’ve been in training since the beginning of the year, and they’ve got a little […]

Five Claw Martial Arts After School Program
Creates Champions with a “Yes I Can!” Attitude
 
 
 
 As Head Instructor and owner of Five Claw Martial Arts, Shun Shifu Dan Sandelin has a passion and dedication for creating young champions, not only in the art of Shou Shu Kung Fu, but also in the art of living. 

The Summerville Varsity and JV Cheer Squads have been practicing for their 1st game on Friday, September 11. They are currently looking for donations to help pay the remaining half they owe for their new uniforms.
 

 
 
On Saturday, August 29th at 6:30 p.m., the Oak Pavilion at Columbia College will be transformed into a glamorous Hollywood-like ballroom setting. Thirteen couples will be performing in a ballroom dance competition – all for local charities – in the 2009 Dancing With Tuolumne County Stars fundraiser.