21+ hour, 49+ min ago  (673+ words) Jacqueline Kerr arrived to a Florida convention center Friday, suitcases stuffed with intricate, hand-made costumes " pink sequined ball gowns, a leopard bodysuit and an all-white rhinestone cowgirl ensemble " all paying homage to classic Barbie looks. None of them made it…...

1+ day, 16+ hour ago  (729+ words) The name of Tiger Woods" organization that helps kids is the TGR Foundation, and it has a mandate to offer educational programs and learning labs so students can "find and follow their passions on their path to a brighter future,…...

1+ day, 13+ hour ago  (616+ words) Kids and the Easter Bunny hunt for eggs in Columbia State Historic Park during a previous Columbia Victorian Easter Celebration. " "UNDER THE SEA ADVENTURE: An exhibit titled "Under the Sea Adventure" will feature ocean-inspired artwork made by artists with intellectual…...

1+ day, 21+ hour ago  (657+ words) Brett Joseph Cohen, of Ambler, Pa., poses with meteorites he recovered in Ohio earlier this month. (Aubrey Whelan/The Philadelphia Inquirer/TNS) Brett Joseph Cohen was manning the only meteorite stall at the Philadelphia Mineralogical Society's annual trade show Sunday…...

2+ day, 14+ hour ago  (819+ words) Sophomore goalkeeper Rebekah Reid clears the ball during Sonora's home game against Escalon on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026. Junior Estrella Machado fires a shot past a Cougars defender. Sonora senior captains Karalynn Ludwig (8) and Adyson Kroeze (3) await instructions from the officials during…...

2+ day, 21+ hour ago  (545+ words) Skillcations consist of a blend of skill + vacation and adds some structured learning or practice to the equation. (Casey Mccallister/Dreamstime/TNS) Travel trends in 2026 include immersive and experiential travel along with mindful, wellness, off-peak travel and a strong focus…...

3+ day, 13+ hour ago  (650+ words) The Trans Valley League's Most Outstanding Offensive Player, Sammy Villafana, takes his shot over a wall of Hughson defenders on Friday, Jan. 16, 2026. First team all-leaguer Bryant Ramos says a pre-game prayer before Sonora's game against Hughson. Junior first-teamer Chase Castle…...

3+ day, 13+ hour ago  (738+ words) Varsity swimmers from Summerville and Sonora high schools hopped on the bus on Friday to be hosted by their Calaveras County neighbor, Bret Harte High School in Angels Camp, for an invitational swim meet. Summerville, Sonora, Bret Harte and Union…...

3+ day, 17+ hour ago  (13+ words) George Kahumoku Jr: ALOHA CALIFORNIA TOUR: George Kahumoku & Kimo West'The Union Democrat...

6+ day, 14+ hour ago  (13+ words) Library of Congress acquires images from "first tourist expedition" into Yosemite'The Union Democrat...