The board of the Sierra Nevada Conservancy will be coming to Jackson to go on a local tour, to include a visit to the Mokelumne River, the Kennedy Mine and other locally important sites. The tour is open to the public. It will be followed by a public reception at Stanley's Steakhouse in the National Hotel from 5:30 pm to 7 pm. The next day, Thursday, December 5, the board will hold its quarterly meeting at the Jackson Civic Center, beginning at 9 am.

A potluck gathering and presentation on developing and operating a small scale commercial kitchen which will allow farmers to process their products in order to add value and increase customer appeal.

This one-day symposium explores the origins of LAFCos and how their roles have changed since 1963. From simple annexations to municipal service reviews and spheres of influence, LAFCos arrived in the 21st century with a statutory reach that stuns many observers.

The hearing has been postponed until Tuesday, December 10, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm. The Court cited wanting more time to allow his staff enough time to evaluate the case, and also commented there will be no more delays.

On the old Mokelumne Hill and Campo Seco Road stands one of the best preserved stone block houses in the Mother Lode. Built for John H. Wildermuth in 1861, it's an excellent example of the stone masonry work of William Watt. Hand-dressed sandstone blocks, quarried from the hillside nearby were used in construction. The house will be open for viewing.