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3 days ago · Tuolumne County Animal Control has a new $65,000 spay and neuter surgery facility for stray cats and dogs, which will help lower costs of sterilizing adopted strays and help …

Dec 31, 2024 · The family of the late Richard "RJ" Bennett (left), who died Oct. 10 at home in Sonora of a fentanyl overdose, including (above, from left) his sister, Stacie Bennett; mother, …

Dec 31, 2024 · Here are the top 10 most-read local news stories on The Union Democrat’s website over the past year based on the number of views:

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Dec 29, 2023 · These were the top 10 local news photos of 2023 selected by The Union Democrat editorial staff. Check out Saturday’s Union Democrat to read about the staff’s picks …

4 days ago · Sonora High students from left) Maylone Suess, Melissa Vassar and Bella Ahrens were among those who made Valentine’s Day cards for homebound T…

Jan 15, 2025 · BAKER — A celebration of life for Cheryl Lynn Baker, 68, of Sonora, who died Dec. 8 at Adventist Health Sonora, will begin at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 28, at Sierra Bible …

Feb 22, 2023 · In anticipation of snow at lower elevations that could delay newspaper delivery, The Union Democrat has temporarily made its website and e-edition free for everyone to read …