Caltrans Starts Spring Clearing Of Mountain Passes

Caltrans Starts Spring Clearing Of Mountain Passes

Stockton, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has launched its spring clearing of State Route 108 (SR-108) over Sonora Pass and SR-89 over Monitor Pass, as maintenance crews will be kept busy removing snow, clearing debris, inspecting the roadway and making the appropriate improvements to ensure the public’s safety. The Department intends to open the […]

Traffic Update….Collision On Ridge Road

Traffic Update….Collision On Ridge Road

Martell, CA…CHP is reporting a collision on Ridge Road. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00118 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Ridge Rd / Ampine – Fibreform Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.371258 -120.812212 Close Detail Information 8:43 AM 2 [3] WIDE LOAD TK PULLED OUT IFO RP AND CAUSED HIM TO HIT ANOTHER VEH […]

New Melones Lake Marina Says “Book Now For All Your Summer Adventures”

New Melones Lake Marina Says “Book Now For All Your Summer Adventures”

Angels Camp, CA…New Melones Lake Lovers! Now is the time to book your reservations for a fun filled summer. It is incredibly important to book your boating reservations early to ensure there will be a rental waiting for you. We have Party Cruisers, Super Cruisers, Patio Boats, Fishing Boat, Wave Runners, Kayaks, Paddle Boards, Hydro […]

Twisted Oak Winery Announces The 2017 Award-Winning Twisted Folk Summer Concert Series.

Twisted Oak Winery Announces The 2017 Award-Winning Twisted Folk Summer Concert Series.

Vallecito, CA…The 2017 Twisted Folk Summer Concert Series features a fantastic array of range of musical styles: We’ve got Bluegrass, Cajun, Jazz, two world-class slide guitarists – and quite a few things in between – all for your entertainment! All of this is happening at our scenic hilltop venue for your listening and wine-loving pleasure! […]

A Grand Tasting Wine Event of Frog Jump’s Gold Medal Wine Winners!

A Grand Tasting Wine Event of Frog Jump’s Gold Medal Wine Winners!

Murphys, Ca…The Calaveras Wine Alliance in partnership with the Calaveras County Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a Grand Tasting Wine event on Wednesday, May 17th to kick off the Calaveras County Fair and debut the newly improved wine pavilion located at the County Fairgrounds. The new event will highlight the winners of Calaveras Countys’ […]

CCWD Restores Water Service To Customers In Arnold

CCWD Restores Water Service To Customers In Arnold

Arnold, CA…As of 1:30 p.m. Monday April 3, water service was restored to businesses and homes in the Arnold area. Service was temporarily disrupted starting at 8 a.m. Monday to allow for a waterline tie-in, which is part of the ongoing Reach 3A Pipeline Replacement Project (see initial post about the planned outage here). After […]

CAMPS Has An Unforgettable Easter Brunch Planned For You!

CAMPS Has An Unforgettable Easter Brunch Planned For You!

Angels Camp, CA…Reservations are available now for Easter Brunch at Camps Restaurant! We will be serving a buffet of both new additions and returning favorites (including our famous Camps Eggs Benedict), bottomless mimosas and specialty cocktails. Included with your reservation for the first time at Camps will be family Easter portraits, Easter Egg hunts for […]

Make Plans For Ironstone’s Big Easter Brunch & Egg Hunt On April 16th

Make Plans For Ironstone’s Big Easter Brunch & Egg Hunt On April 16th

Murphys, CA…The big Ironstone Vineyards Easter Brunch & Easter Egg Hunt is Sunday April 16th. Join Ironstone & The Murphy-Angels Lions Club for a Free Easter Egg Hunt. Brunch will be served at 10am & 1pm and reservations are required. Call 209.728.1251 and make plans for a great Easter. Ironstone Vineyards is a premier destination […]

Physician Appointment Wait Times Up Nationwide – 30 percent increase from 2014

Physician Appointment Wait Times Up Nationwide – 30 percent increase from 2014

Sonora, CA…A new survey released this month by Merritt Hawkins, a national physician search firm, has found a 30 percent increase from 2014 to 2017 in the average wait time to schedule a new patient physician appointment in 15 of the largest cities in the nation. “Physician appointment wait times are the longest they have […]

Traffic Update….Car Fire On Bull Creek Road

Traffic Update….Car Fire On Bull Creek Road

Greeley Hill, CA…CHP is reporting a car fire on Bull Creek Road. Please use caution in the area…. Incident: 00170 Type: Car Fire Location: Bull Creek Rd / Buck Meadows Rd Loc Desc: BULL CREEK / GREELEY HILL Lat/Lon: 37.750425 -120.042977 Close Detail Information 11:16 AM 2 [3] CAL FIRE ENRT 11:15 AM 1 [1] […]

Bear Valley in the 21st Century With Tesla Chargers Now Available! ~ By Joel Barnett

Bear Valley in the 21st Century With Tesla Chargers Now Available! ~ By Joel Barnett

Bear Valley, CA…The Bear Valley Business Association has recently installed Tesla chargers at the BV Lodge. These are free to use for any Tesla driver, compliments of the BVBA. In addition, in conjunction with Skyline Resorts, BVBA embarked on wiring the entire Village for public free WiFi. This in now running in a limited capacity […]

Cave Wall Licking At All Time High by Heather Ginn

Cave Wall Licking At All Time High by Heather Ginn

Mountain Ranch, CA…Walking into the visitor’s center at California Cavern, State Historic Landmark, you are greeted by a prehistoric cave bear skeleton, minerals of many shapes and sizes, friendly employees and a sign that reads, ” Do not lick the walls”. “We don’t like cave wall licking.” said Derek Pierce, manager of California Cavern, located […]

The Merchants of Copperopolis Town Square Welcome Spring with Annual Spring Fest and Eggapalooza!

The Merchants of Copperopolis Town Square Welcome Spring with Annual Spring Fest and Eggapalooza!

Copperopolis, CA…Copperopolis Town Square, the shopping, events and entertainment center in Calaveras County will host their Annual “Spring Festival & Eggapalooza” on Saturday, April 15th from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The day’s activities include Easter egg hunts for kids from age 1 to 10 from 11 am to 12 pm and photo opportunities with […]

Tuolumne County Sheriff In Search Of Kevin Sovereen

Tuolumne County Sheriff In Search Of Kevin Sovereen

Sonora, CA…Kevin L. Sovereen is wanted by the Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Office for multiple narcotics and pursuit related felony warrants. Sovereen is known to carry firearms and is to be considered armed and dangerous. Sovereen stands approximately six feet five inches tall and is known to grow facial hair and wear disguises in an attempt […]

Traffic Update…..Vehicle vs Pedestrian On Rail Road Flat Road

Traffic Update…..Vehicle vs Pedestrian On Rail Road Flat Road

Mountain Ranch, CA…CHP is reporting a vehicle vs pedestrian collision on Rail Road Flat Road. The vehicle initially tried to flee the scene. Incident: 00165 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: 6047 Railroad Flat Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.261964 -120.513186 Close Detail Information 1:29 PM 4 [7] VEH TRIED TO RUN BUT STOPPED BY DEBRI 1:28 […]

Bear Valley Introduces 2017 Spring Season Pass and 2017-18 Season Passes

Bear Valley Introduces 2017 Spring Season Pass and 2017-18 Season Passes

Bear Valley, CA…Bear Valley has announced a new 2017 spring season pass as well as its 2017/18 season pass. Both passes come with a variety of mountain perks and discounts including discounts on lessons, buddy passes, retail, food and beverage.  The 2017 spring season pass provides unlimited lift access for the rest of the 2016/17 […]

SPACEX Launches First Used Falcon 9. The Era Of Private, Cost Effective, Space Flights Has Begun!

SPACEX Launches First Used Falcon 9.  The Era Of Private, Cost Effective, Space Flights Has Begun!

Cape Canaveral, FL…SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket delivered SES-10, a commercial communications satellite for SES, to a Geostationary Transfer Orbit (GTO). SES is a world-leading satellite operator, providing reliable and secure satellite communications solutions across the globe. SpaceX launched the SES-10 from historic Launch Complex 39A (LC-39A) at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The SES-10 […]

Planned Water Outage By CCWD In Arnold, Monday April 3

Planned Water Outage By CCWD In Arnold, Monday April 3

Arnold, CA…The Calaveras County Water District is planning to interrupt water service for about 200 homes and 12 businesses in Arnold from 8 a.m. to noon Monday April 3. This water service outage is necessary to allow the District to perform a pipeline tie-in, which is part of the ongoing Reach 3A Transmission Pipeline Replacement […]