The Team - photo by Alec For many of us in Tuolumne County our top priority is fire safety. We know that land clearing is a must, but what is the best way to go about making it happen? Motherlode Goats LLC offers a unique and sustainable way to manage our land and reduce wildfire fuel - goats! Alec Zachreson owns and operates a goat rental service in the Tuolumne County area for landowners looking to clear or maintain their acreage. I had the pleasure of meeting with Zachres

The welcome sign for the Welcome Home Maker's Market 2026 Earlier this month the very first “Welcome Home Maker’s Market” was held in Copperopolis by hosts Ashley Arnold and Megan Teske. The Maker’s Market is expected to occur semi-annually and is part of a larger project intended to grow into a space that can bring together our community, including additional events like classes and group gatherings. With a focus on non-toxic, eco-friendly, and reusable products, their hope

Arnold Acres Homestead is a charming 8 acre property nestled into a woodsy back road of Jamestown, CA. The homestead is owned and operated by Ashley and Brandon Arnold, along with their son Decker. They have been building up their little bucolic oasis for over 4 years and have created a charming community hub for locals to source homemade sourdough, farm fresh eggs, and more! The Homestead With Brandon being a lineman, the family spent 8 years on the road living in an RV to t