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Tuolumne County grants more time to Camp Justice residents facing RV removal

The Tuolumne County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Tuesday to extend the Jan. 31 deadline by 60 days for removal of ...
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Fed up with perimenopause or menopause? The We Do Not Care Club is here for you

She's over meticulously applying makeup before leaving the house or, even, having to wear a bra when running errands. She's ...
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Despite appearances, the Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing is on track for fall completion

To the 300,000 drivers who stream through Agoura Hills on the 101 Freeway every day, the Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing ...
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Better results, less learning: AI in schools poses risks

Artificial intelligence can help children to solve tasks and get better results in school, but ultimately may hinder learning ...
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A Sonora mother’s journey from homelessness to homeownership

A referral to Resiliency Village in Tuolumne County nearly one year ago became a turning point for Journey Hobson, a ...
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Stress and competition found to dull creativity in children

Schoolchildren subjected to the strain of competition are at risk of blunting their inventiveness and imagination compared to peers who are allowed to develop without the pressure of overbearing ...
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A spooky immersive game is happening at the old Griffith Park Zoo

The remains of the original Griffith Park Zoo are imbued with memories of the past. Forgotten animal pens, decaying cages and stony backdrops now sit in various states of abandonment. It is, in other ...
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Exercise has 'similar effect' to therapy, study on depression shows

The estimated 280 million people worldwide who suffer from depression could have a treatment option that is not only cheaper than therapy and antidepressents, but that also makes them fitter and ...
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Access Webform

Under certain state laws, you have the right to know and access the personal information we collect about you; the right to request that we correct inaccurate information about you; and the right to ...
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Columbia College considers possible rebrand of Claim Jumpers

They say word travels fast in a small town, and the age-old cliche was as true as ever when residents of Tuolumne County caught wind that Columbia College was potentially considering moving away from ...
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Tuolumne County talent shines at 48th annual Hatler Memorial Wrestling Tournament

Sonora High School was once again home to the 48th annual Hatler Memorial Wrestling Tournament on Saturday, where girls division, junior varsity and varsity wrestlers from more than 60 teams took to ...
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Quit attempts can be boosted with stop smoking apps, research shows

People who are trying to stop smoking could benefit from using a mobile phone app to assist their quit attempt, a study has found. Researchers found that apps designed to help smoking cessation are ...