In the realm of swindles, scams and backsliding chicanery, it is generally agreed that the following episodes were the Old West’s biggest gold mine frauds of the 19th Century. While one of these stories took place in Calaveras County and the other hundreds of miles east in the state of Nevada, the principle culprits in
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Even if you’re not a hiker – in fact, even if you use a cane, walker or wheelchair, or have young grandchildren in tow – you can still enjoy one of the world’s great wonders. Our top 10 outings include picnics, photo outings and much more throughout Yosemite National Park. Most are in the valley due to
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By Bob Hoyt Retirement. For those of us nearing the end of our working careers, just the thought of it can keep us awake at night. How do I get there?  Am I saving enough to maintain my lifestyle? Can I pay my debts down to a manageable level before quitting work? What about the
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Need a healing infusion of natural beauty? Yosemite’s roads less traveled offer the perfect autumn outing.

“Woof-woof-woof, woof-woof-woof, woof-woof-woof.”  The incessant barking of a lonely dog can go on for hours. Dogs are intelligent, social creatures. To be left isolated with no stimulation or company goes against their very nature. Dogs evolved as active partners with man. They hunted, herded, protected and offered companionship. Dogs had jobs, got exercise and had
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For one day, Sonora will be the center of the bicycling universe, attracting many of the world’s top racers and media coverage reaching millions of
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Erv Kroeker wasn’t always a legend among Mother Lode cyclists. He wasn’t always the wiry, fit and age-defying marvel that he is at 71. There
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