What a great local newspaper covering Sonora, Tuolumne & Calaveras Counties…read more Great local coverage, professional dedicated staff, who put out a outstanding local newspaper Mon-Saturday. If you like a local newspaper, The Sonora Union Democrat is worth reading. http://www.UnionDemocrat.com

This is actually a decent paper in a nearby county, so I often look at the headlines. But it is…read moreseriously marred by their charging for their online version which very few will pay. I remember when the Ledger tried that. It didn't work and now they have no online version at all since having been purchased by the local Miwuk tribe last month. This limiting access by charging to read online articles is really not fair to their writers as well as the advertisers who deserve a wider audience, especially in the gold country where so many of us read multiple papers. I usually read about 6 papers a week, mostly on line, especially now that our local paper has abandoned independent journalism for employment at the casino, which, come to think of it is a pretty big story which more papers should be covering as it does not bode well for the future of local journalism.

Mr. Parra is truly talented - he entertained our friends during my husband's and daughter's…read morebirthday party. He pre-draws a heading for the picture that reflects the event. Everyone enjoyed going away with this personalized part favor. Would definitely hire him again!

We hired Steve for our company Christmas party. He was both professional and personable from the…read moreonset of signing the contract to the end of the party. Everyone enjoyed his caricatures and thought it was one of the highlights of the party. He asked each person/couple what their likes were so that he could incorporate it into the pictures (mine had my husband and me with our dog at the beach), which made them even more special. Because the drawings were so popular, Steve stayed 2 hours longer than we originally contracted for and did so gladly! I highly recommend Steve for any of your party plans.

Every community has a unique flavor and style of its own and I love reading local newspapers…read more The heart of Calaveras County is the Calaveras Enterprise, based in San Andreas. This newspaper is outstanding in its field, giving quality local coverage. The staff is Great! Read the newspaper also online. http://www.CalaverasEnterprise.com

I wish the Enterprise would find a way to cover Amador news also, which would be so much better…read morethan the phony farcebook "news" we're getting now from the casino employees who've taken over the Ledger Dispatch. But sadly it doesn't seem willing to compete in that arena. Love the Lodestar though, especially its Amador coverage, so am adding a star for that but that is going to change if they can't hang onto Scott Anderson. The Enterprise seems to have trouble finding an editor that will stick and the online version is better than the competition but seems to be stuck in certain areas, or maybe isn't updated completely. At least they're hanging in there, and may feel or be threatened by the "nut news" of Amador, purporting to cover Calaveras also, with their apparently unlimited funding. Free, independent press in the foothills is at risk.

A friend posted a link to a Ledger Dispatch article about a missing woman and asked everyone to…read morespread the word. I couldn't even read the article without registering, which wouldn't be a problem... although it's a bit invasive to require a home address and phone number. I tried anyway, then received an email saying my registration would be reviewed before sending me a password. I gave up. I get requiring registration with real information before posting comments, but to READ an article? Guess what, jerks... the woman is dead. Not sure of the circumstances yet, but maybe you should let everyone read the important news, no? Maybe this sort of tragedy might be prevented in the future?

Every time I criticize the Ledger Dispatch on-line by posting comments about one of their stories,…read morethey prevent me from logging on to their site. This has happened to me four times. I find it hard to believe that a newspaper would respond to negative comments by preventing those comments from appearing on their web site. I guess First Amendment rights have little meaning for the morons that run that rag. As for the stories they publish, they lack detail and let the most obvious questions go unanswered (I call this the Ledger Dispatch's Don't Ask, Don't Tell policy of news reporting).

I've had two ads appear in The D, and I'm getting ready to put in a third. I got a good response…read moreboth times, with customers telling me they came in to my wife's bakery because they saw the ad. The publisher, Tom, is personable, easy-going and easy to work with.

paid for publishing of fictitious business, never got a copy and nothing was sent to county for…read moreproof of publication. Emailed and they suggested I republish, i.e., pay them again.

My organization used Image Makers Signs to make three large 4x4 signs for an event. After calling…read moremultiple places with no luck because it was a last minute request, James and Justin were able to help us out and I can't thank them enough! From the first phone call to getting proofs for the signs to getting the signs, everything was top quality customer service. They were even able to accommodate us by delivering the signs because they couldn't fit in my co-workers car! We will for sure be using Image Makers for all of our sign needs. Highly recommend! Also, even though it was last minute, the signs were still A+ quality!

James was incredibly professional and delivered top-quality work with impressive attention to…read moredetail. His friendly team made the entire process smooth and enjoyable. The results exceeded all my expectations, this was a gift and they were beyond happy. Thank you so much !

The Oakdale Leader has always been my go to for any local news and business information. The staff…read moreis always kind and helpful, answering any questions one might have about the marketing services they provide. The 209 magazine is also lovely! It has A beautiful layout that is both informative and interesting! With stories on the 209 and the many wonderful businesses, events, and people that call the 209 home! Next time you see the 209 magazine on a counter or coffee table, give it a gander!

Maddie is awesome!!! I went in to file a fictitious business name and Maddie cought an error from…read morethe county which i completely over looked. Walked in have a bad and walked out smiling great service and took care of every thing very fast i had a proof emailed to me before i even made it home. Deffentliy going back.

There lack of response to emails and calls regarding stories was very frustrating. They were…read morecompletely useless when it came to customer or phone service. I would not recommend them ever.

When shopping for a newspaper to publish a legal notice, the Turlock Journal, also known as the…read moreCeres Courier, quoted me the price of $125 to publish the notice for four (4) consecutive weeks. When I submitted the legal notice to the contact person at the Turlock Journal, Judy Kenyon, my request was denied. I then went back to the courts in an effort to force the Turlock Journal to publish my notice, which the court backed. However, by the time I resubmitted the notice to Judy Kenyon at the Turlock Journal, I was told the price had essentially doubled to $300 at then end of the month of May. Judy Kenyon then had the NERVE to tell me it was still less than the Modesto Bee, as if that would make the crappy business of doubling the quoted price taste like sugar. This process has left me distraught as I constantly watched the pricing to ensure it aligned with what I reported to the court. When trying to verify updated information, nowhere could I find any indication the price had doubled. Additionally, I could not find any direct contact information for anyone other than Judy Kenyon such as a manager or supervisor. There is simply no one to contact to protest the huge price hike. I understand businesses retain prerogative to change prices but this practice feels more predatory than fair. It seems like the Turlock Journal is attempting to price-gouge when they think no one is able to hold them accountable. How can someone be taken to task if you do not know whom to take to task? Now we are stuck with returning to the courts to inform them the Turlock Journal is no longer a viable option due to their shady business practices and that this business clearly does not honor their own pricing quotes. I will go with another local circular as some of them are $200. Had I known I would receive the ol' bait n' switch from this business, I would have petitioned the court for one of the other Stanislaus county newspapers. Not a good look being greedy Turlock Journal!

Was charged for papers delivered did not want Very bad…read morecustomer service Very rude !!! Will never get over how I was treated and a bad paper Please don't order the paper

This is a sad excuse for a newspaper business! We have to call EVERY DAMN TO RECEIVE OUR MORNING…read morePAPER , it's not the mid morning paper or the afternoon paper... it's the MORNING PAPER and as such it should be on my door step between 7-8 am .... This issue has been going on now all summer and we're tire of it... countless emails no one to talk to about it... piss poor excuse for a business. I want my paper delivered to my home EVERY MORNING ON TIME OR IM STOPPING MY PAPER. Get it together sun star, your better than this... or you use to be.