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06/04/2026

Here's our FREE weekly guide to upcoming local arts and entertainment events. For more information, check out the Weekender that comes out every Wednesday at:
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Here’s a look at arts and entertainment events happening this week in Tuolumne and Calaveras counties. To submit an event for consideration in a future publication, email Weekender Editor Margie

06/04/2026

Rowdy Rodes also became the first shooter to achieve an undefeated season in the program's history.

Another dominant performance propelled the Mother Lode Gun Club Nuggets to their fourth-straight team championship last weekend at the California Youth Shooting Sports Association Junior State Trap Championships in Carson

06/04/2026

What began as an idea to clean up a potential fire hazard quickly became something more.

A herd of 100 goats recently helped reduce wildfire risk and brought neighbors together in a Sonora Firewise community.

06/04/2026

Incumbent Anaiah Kirk pulled ahead of challenger Tim McCaffrey by 44 votes as of Wednesday afternoon, continuing the trend that has gone in Kirk's favor since the initial batch of results were released Tuesday night.

Incumbent Anaiah Kirk took the lead from challenger Tim McCaffrey in the close race for the District 3 seat on the Tuolumne County Board of Supervisors, after additional results from

06/03/2026

Here’s where things stood at the end of election night, with quotes from candidates and photos from watch parties.

Preliminary results released on election night Tuesday showed competitive races in several key Tuolumne County contests, but some final outcomes remained uncertain with more ballots still to be counted.

06/03/2026

The Banks family of Jamestown have been backers of 15-year-old Maverick Alaway's pursuit of an unprecedented Triple Crown performance.

Maverick Alaway isn’t just a once-in-a-generation talent on a 125cc motocross bike. In fact, the 15-year-old Ione native is more akin to a once-in-a-lifetime type of phenom who’s currently in

06/03/2026

A fundraising luncheon last Thursday commemorated the creation of WATCH in 1972 and celebrated the achievements of its clients.

The Sonora nonprofit WATCH Resources Inc., which offers support services to adults with intellectual disabilities and their families, hosted a fundraising Legacy Luncheon on Thursday for more than 150 donors,

06/03/2026

They hope to make the awards dinner an annual event.

In a Northern California community already rich with history and customs, yet another tradition was born Sunday at the inaugural Athletes of Excellence dinner, hosted by the Youth Sports Foundation

06/03/2026

Check out the Summer Music Edition of the Weekender in tomorrow's paper!

And it's done! Pick up a Union Democrat tomorrow to get your Summer Music Edition of the Weekender! Or, pick up a free Weekender at businesses throughout the county or at The Union Democrat business office at 84 S. Washington St.

06/02/2026