The Union Democrat

The Union Democrat

The Union Democrat is a local newspaper that caters to the Sonora region in California. It has been part of Western Communications, the same company that publishes The Bulletin in Bend, Oregon, since 1998.

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  • 1 day ago | uniondemocrat.com | Shaun Holkko

    An old cliche states that all good things must come to an end, which was the case this past weekend in Fresno County. Sonora High School senior Broen Holman concluded his preps athletic career Saturday night at Veterans Memorial Stadium in Clovis. Holman placed ninth in the boys 3,200-meter race at the CIF State Track and Field Championships. “I feel it was a really good way to end my high school career,” he said.

  • 1 day ago | uniondemocrat.com | Jason Anderson

    Tom Thibodeau joined former Sacramento Kings coach Mike Brown on a dubious list Tuesday when he was fired after five seasons as head coach of the New York Knicks. Every NBA Coach of the Year from 2018-23 has been fired. The list includes Dwane Casey (Toronto Raptors), Mike Budenholzer (Milwaukee Bucks), Nick Nurse (Raptors), Thibodeau (Knicks), Monty Williams (Phoenix Suns) and Brown (Kings).

  • 2 days ago | uniondemocrat.com | Guy McCarthy

    A year ago, business in Jamestown was not booming. The venerable Jamestown Hotel, the National Hotel, the bars and restaurants in both hotels, and The Willow Saloon had recently closed. Tourism ebbed, and remaining owners of businesses in downtown Jamestown have been concerned about perceptions of a downturn in the local economy. More recently, The Service Station restaurant and beer garden on Main Street closed its doors in March.

  • 2 days ago | uniondemocrat.com | Shaun Holkko

    A tremendous season came to a close this past weekend for the Mother Lode Gun Club junior trap shooting team, who hoisted the state championship. The Nuggets competed Saturday afternoon at the Angels Camp Gun Club amid scorching temperatures that eclipsed 100 degrees with mild winds. A total of 127 participants shot at the contest.

  • 2 days ago | uniondemocrat.com | Guy McCarthy

    One of the most famous and beloved steam locomotives at Railtown 1897 State Historic Park — Sierra No. 3 — is expected to return to action soon, following a 1,472-day inspection required by the Federal Railroad Administration. Sierra No. 3 has appeared in so many movies and television shows it is viewed by many railroad historians and movie historians as a high-profile, world-famous piece of the past for Tuolumne County, for the Hollywood film and TV industries, and for their shared histories.

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