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DAKOTA MORLAN
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The Prospector (NYC Midnight Submission)
It had been a month since he’d last seen a woman or a town or a hot meal that would fill his belly to satisfaction. His supplies were...
Aug 8, 20248 min read
When the sun sets on the golden years
Discussing aging and death in a society that doesn't want to age or die When I told friends, family, coworkers that I was writing a...
Aug 7, 20242 min read
Covering the fentanyl crisis
Last year, I played a small part in writing a special report series for Comstock's on the fentanyl crisis. When I think of fentanyl, I...
Aug 2, 20242 min read


Taylor Swift ascends during Eras concert
By Grace Limbott Thousands of eyewitness reports have corroborated video footage that shows singer-songwriter Taylor Swift floating into...
Jan 22, 20242 min read


Lab tests conclude Costco’s rotisserie chicken is actually dodo bird
By Baxter Mercury A discerning Costco customer has shed light on one of the company’s darker secrets — their beloved $4.99 rotisserie...
Jan 5, 20242 min read


This zodiac sign is the most likely to kill and dismember their spouse, and it makes sense why
By Dellia Mavis Some zodiac signs are better in love than others, but the sign most likely to kill and dismember their spouse is Aries....
Dec 29, 20231 min read


Activists decry ‘unethical’ crow down industry
By Ouri Yenez Animal welfare advocates are speaking out against controversial practices that have reportedly been taking place for...
Dec 22, 20232 min read


Google exec says new AI, Gemini, is ‘totally harmless,’ and besides you can always unplug it
By Darnelle Divvies Google’s chief operations officer David Dickman has responded to concerns that the company’s newest artificial...
Dec 17, 20232 min read


Some announcements and a peek behind the curtain
I am very happy to see this story I wrote for the Enterprise recognized in the 2021 California News Publishers Association Awards (CNPA)....
May 12, 20212 min read


Father, grandmother charged with felony child cruelty 3 years after drowning death of young boy
Darlene Williams and Mark Williams Originally published in the Calaveras Enterprise 04/29/21. The paternal grandmother and father of a...
May 12, 20212 min read


Local filmmaking duo makes Sundance debut with 'First Date'
From the Calaveras Enterprise. Manuel Crosby and Darren Knapp graduated from Calaveras High School 18 years apart, but their mutual love...
Jan 28, 20213 min read
Alleged child molester released after attorney argues 'unusual circumstances' due to COVID-19
From the Calaveras Enterprise. San Andreas resident and contractor Brian Paul Ames, charged with 18 felony counts related to the...
Jan 27, 20213 min read
Angels Camp protest postponed amid alleged death threats
From the Calaveras Enterprise. Two teens who were organizing a peaceful protest in solidarity with nationwide anti-racism movements chose...
Jan 27, 20214 min read
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