Sierra Mountain Times

While Tuolumne and Calaveras Counties are renowned for their towering forests of trees, if you know where to look there are a few nooks and crannies where forests can be found in miniature. Al Judnich’s yard in Sonora is one of these unique environments, and people have traveled far and wide to witness his dwarfed […]

Car Show Mania Hits Tuolumne! 
Photos and story by Greg Kristapovich
 
Connoisseurs of classic cars must have been in seventh heaven on Saturday, August 15th, as not one – but two venues held simultaneous car shows! It was the “Redneck Car Show” at Dardanelles Lodge & Resort, AND the 3rd Annual Long Barn Car Show! Each show […]

I consider myself rather “hip”. However, recently, I overheard someone on the street opine, “That Greg doesn’t seem to be very cultured”. This really got to me and I didn’t sleep well for a few nights. I’m very sensitive. But I finally called my personal guru/culture & entertainment advisor, Mahat for advice. “Yes, it is […]

 “What kind of summer jobs have YOU had?” (asked in Sierra Village)

“Well, I’ve worked at a pizza restaurant since I was probably about two years old; not working fully, but bussing tables, stuff like that. A good summer job I had last summer was “horse-packing”. You know, taking people into the Immigrant (Wilderness) It was […]

 Krall, Koz and Culbertson Captivate at Ironstone!
 
Cool breezes blew through the amphitheatre and cool jazz filled the air. It was one absolutely incredible evening at Ironstone. On August 16th, three renowned musicians appeared – and helped launch Ironstone’s first foray into smooth jazz (within their summer concert series) – and with very satisfying results! Dave […]