There is no shortage of good people doing quiet, extraordinary work in our community. But every so often, someone builds something so rooted in compassion and persistence that it becomes more than a service. It becomes a lifeline.
That is what Nancy’s Hope has become.

Most of District Three sits around 4000 feet and up. That means when winter rolls in, we do not get a light frost. We get snow, downed trees, and the annual game of “Does my generator work?”

This Friday, millions of people will head straight for the clearance bins, the click-to-ship deals, and the promise of half-priced happiness. And look, we have all done it. Sometimes it is just easier to let a cardboard box do the work.

But this year, I want to offer a different idea.

Gratitude is more than just a feeling. It is something we do.

It shows up in how we treat people. How we respond when someone needs help. How we carry ourselves when no one is looking.

In Tuolumne County, our seniors are the heart of the community. But right now, too many of them are being left behind.

The county budget affects every part of daily life in Tuolumne County…

Every summer we brace for smoke, prepare for evacuations, and hope we won’t be next.